JP5715530B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays an identification symbol in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area, and when a special result is derived as a result of the variable display game, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state capable of giving a predetermined gaming value to a person.

  Conventionally, a random number is acquired based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening, and a variable display game is executed to determine whether or not to win the game result based on the random number and to display the identification symbol in a variable manner. A gaming machine is known. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine in which the display mode in the display device is changed by a player's operation so that the player can play in the player's favorite mode (Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-340065 A

  However, even if the mode is changed, there is no change in the content and result of the game, so the player may not be active in mode selection. In addition, a player who does not understand the meaning of a mode may select a mode with an ambiguous understanding.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays an identification symbol in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area, and when a special result is derived as a result of the variable display game. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a player a predetermined gaming value, it is intended to give interest to mode change and improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area, provided with a variable display device for displaying a variable display game for variable display of the identification symbol,
If the special result as a result of the variable display game is derived, in a player to the gaming machine to generate a special game state capable impart Yu technique value,
Start winning storage means for extracting a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory for executing the variable display game; ,
Pre-determination means for determining execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory from a random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed ,
As the special result, special result selection means for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results;
Game value determining means for determining a game value that can be given to a player in relation to the special game state, according to the type of the special result derived when the special game state occurs;
And capable of controlling the effect control means the performance related to the progress of the previous Symbol variable display game,
With
The gaming value determining means determines to give a predetermined gaming value according to the type of the special result derived when the special gaming state occurs,
The special result selection means includes:
The first special result,
A second special result having a different magnitude of the predetermined game value to be given from the first special result;
Is selectable,
The production control means includes
There is provided an effect mode control means for selecting and executing one of the effect modes from a plurality of effect modes in which the execution modes of effects in the plurality of variable display games are different
The production mode control means includes
When it is determined by the prior determination means that the start memory as the first special result has occurred or when the variable display game based on the start memory is started, other than the second effect mode in the plurality of effect modes And when the pre-determining means determines that the start memory as the second special result has occurred, or when the variable display game based on the start memory starts, Control to be a production mode other than the first production mode in the production mode,
It is possible to suggest or notify that different types of special results are derived according to the effect mode over a plurality of variable display games by the effect mode.

According to the invention described in claim 1, the first effect mode, the first special result is selected Rugadai second special result is not the selected mode, the second effect mode, the second special result is selected However, the first special result is not selected . Thereby, it is possible to give an impression that the performance of the gaming machine itself has changed due to the change of the effect mode, to give interest to the change of the effect mode, and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the change in the production mode is related to the game result, the player can be interested in the game result.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game value determining means can determine to give a specific game value which is a type of game value different from the predetermined game value,
The special result selection means is capable of selecting a specific special result in which a predetermined special result and the predetermined special result are different from each other in magnitude of the specific game value to be given,
The production mode control means includes
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the start memory as the specific special result has occurred or when the variable display game based on the start memory is started, other than the fourth effect mode among the plurality of effect modes When the start-up memory that is the predetermined special result is determined to have occurred or when the variable display game based on the start-up memory is started, the plurality of the display modes are controlled. Control to be a production mode other than the third production mode in the production mode,
The effect control means sets the first effect mode and the second effect mode as a first effect mode group, and the effect mode group setting means sets the third effect mode and the fourth effect mode as a second effect mode group. With
The first effect mode group and the second effect mode group are characterized by suggesting or notifying different types of game value among the game values to be given to the player according to the type of the special result.

According to the invention described in claim 2 , not only the effects are switched, but also the impressions that the player feels depending on the effect mode groups because the types of jackpots that are suggested and notified by the effect modes differ in each effect mode group. It becomes different, and the impression that the performance of the gaming machine itself has changed can be given, the interest in the change of the production mode can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the change in the production mode is related to the game result, the player can be interested in the game result. In addition, by setting a plurality of effect mode groups, the effect modes are diversified and the game is enhanced.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The production mode group setting means sets the first production mode group or the second production mode group based on the operation of the operation means ,
The effect mode control means selects and executes from the effect modes included in the effect mode group set by the effect mode group setting means .

According to the invention described in claim 3, since the effect mode is selected within the range of the mode group selected by the player, the effect mode control corresponding to the player's preference can be performed.
The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A high probability state in which the probability that the special result is derived after execution of the special gaming state is set higher than the normal probability state according to the type of the special result derived when the special gaming state occurs A probability setting means capable of generating
The game value determining means determines the occurrence of the high probability state after execution of the special game state as the predetermined game value.
According to the invention described in claim 4, a high probability state can be generated as the predetermined game value after the execution of the special game state.

According to the present invention, a change in Starring output mode, can give the impression that the performance itself is changed in the game machine, not interested to changes in presentation mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the change in the production mode is related to the game result, the player can be interested in the game result.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining transition of the game state in a 7th embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting process. It is a flowchart explaining the process in change. It is a flowchart explaining a display mode setting process. It is a figure explaining a display mode lottery table. It is a figure explaining transition of the game state in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of the kind of special result in 2nd Embodiment, and a special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure start port switch common process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure pending | holding information determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the fall determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the fall lottery process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the second half part of the special figure display process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process in change in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the kind of special result in the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining another example of the kind of special result in the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the prefetch command reception process in the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the prefetch notice table in the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process during change in the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit flag 2 setting process in the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the kind of special result in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit flag 1 setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit flag 2 setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the latter half part of the special figure display middle process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process in change in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition of the gaming state in another example of the third embodiment. It is a figure explaining the kind of special result in another example of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the kind of special result in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit flag 1 setting process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit flag 2 setting process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the latter half part of the special figure display middle process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process in change in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process in change in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 1st modification of a 4th embodiment. It is a figure explaining the kind of special result and specific variation pattern selection table in the 2nd modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 2nd modification of a 4th embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the pending | holding number command reception process in the 2nd modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the kind of special result in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in a 5th embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in a 5th embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in a 5th embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the second half part of the special figure display middle process in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end process in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process in change in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game process in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the skip button input process in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the prefetch command reception process in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process in change in 6th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the other example of the effect in 6th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining prize ball payout conditions in a 7th embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining a winning opening switch / error monitoring process in the seventh embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the fraud & winning prize monitoring process in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the winning number counter update process in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the payout command transmission process in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the second half part of the special figure display middle process in 7th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining transition of the game state in the 1st modification of a 7th embodiment. It is a figure explaining the kind of special result in the 1st modification of 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the latter half part of the special figure display process in the 1st modification of 7th Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening is provided. It should be noted that due to the arrangement of obstacle nails or the like, the start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) is only left-handed (a shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the area on the left side of the game area 32). The game ball can be won, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 (second start prize opening) is played to the right only (the game ball is discharged so that the game ball flows down the area on the right side from the center of the game area 32). The ball is configured to be awarded.

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

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

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

  Also, outside the game area 32, there are a special figure fluctuation display game that forms a special figure fluctuation display game, a special figure fluctuation display game, and a general figure fluctuation display game triggered by winning a prize to the usual figure start gate 34. A collective display device 50 (see FIG. 3) that is executed at each location is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  When the normal figure random number extracted when the passage to the normal figure start gate 34 is detected is a win value, the stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes the normal figure specific result and the normal figure is a hit. When the electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) is driven, the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). This makes it easier for a game ball to win a second start winning opening inside the normal variable winning device 37, and the number of times that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed increases.

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

  The game control apparatus 100 plays the first or special figure 2 variable display game with the special figure display (variable display apparatus) based on the prize winning to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning apparatus 37 or the start memory thereof. . The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure variation in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 41 (variable display device, effect display device) corresponding to each special figure variable display game. A display game is to be executed. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state (so-called, Big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode (stop result mode) of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

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

  Note that the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. Also, the display device 41 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. Further, the special game variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the game machine 10 with the special map 1 display and the special map 2 display. The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and the special figure variable display game can be executed, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. It is like that.

  In addition, in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, a game ball is placed in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37). When a winning is won, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is immediately based on the start memory. Is started, and at this time, the starting memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, a state in which the first or special figure 2 fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not ended. In the special game state, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37), if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by one. One start-up memory is stored. And the state where the special figure 1 variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) can be started in the state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variable display game or the end of the special game state) Then, the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is started based on the stored start memory. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display, processing for displaying a special figure variation display game to be stopped is performed. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state (production mode) is set, the sound is output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs is performed. . That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game). In addition, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling the production of the decoration variation display game (decoration special figure variation display game). In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means for controlling a variation display game (special view variation display game) and a decoration variation display game (decoration special diagram variation display game).

  Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state. I do. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, it is 1 to open the grand prize opening until a predetermined number of game balls have won the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening. A round is performed, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. 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 special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. 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.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms is 600 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms) in which the opening time (normal power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1400 ms). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric power) is not two times the first number of times of opening for one hit result of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 4 times). In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, three types of 15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B, and 15R normal are set as the types of special results. In the 15R probability variation A, the number of balls that can be acquired in the special gaming state is about 1000, and after the special gaming state is finished, it becomes a high probability state until the next big hit and also becomes a short time state. The 15R probability variation B has about 2000 balls that can be acquired in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, it becomes a high-probability state until the next big hit and becomes a short-time state. Normally, the number of balls that can be acquired in the special game state is about 1000, and after the special game state is finished, the normal probability state is entered and the time is shortened until 100 special figure variation display games are executed.

  That is, if it is 15R probability variation A or 15R normal, the first game value (about 1000 balls) is given, and if it is 15R probability variation B, the second game value (about 2000 balls) is awarded. Is granted. Therefore, the 15R probability variation A gives the first game value and the first special result that generates the high probability state, and the 15R probability variation B gives the second game value and the second special result that causes the high probability state. None, 15R normal gives the first game value and produces a third special result that generates a normal probability state. And the ratio (here 50%) for selecting the first special result is set higher than the ratio for selecting the second special result (here 20%) or the third special result (here 30%). .

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c), the display mode system that is a group of display modes for producing a game includes a probability change notification system, an appearance & continuation rate notification system, and a normal system. This display mode system can be selected. The probability variation notification system and the appearance & continuation rate notification system include a plurality of display modes, and the display modes can be switched depending on the state of the game.

  The appearance and continuation rate notification system is a display mode system that can indicate and notify the display mode that there is a large number of appearances when a big hit is caused by the display mode or that there is a high possibility of continuation of a high probability state. . This ball and continuation rate notification system includes two types of display modes: a one-shot reverse rotation mode and a steady road mode. The one-shot reverse rotation mode is a display mode for notifying that the big hit in the mode is 15R probability variation B or 15R normal. The steady mode is a display mode for notifying that the big hit in the mode is 15R probability variation A or 15R normal. As a result, the steady mode is a mode in which the game value that can be given is low but a high probability state is likely to occur based on the fact that the 15R probability variation A is more easily selected than the normal 15R, and the one-inversion mode is the 15R probability variation B. 15R is a mode in which the game value that can be given is high, but the high probability state is not likely to occur.

  In addition to winning the mode transition lottery, the transition of these display modes is controlled so as to shift to the steady mode by the occurrence of the start memory that becomes the 15R probability variation A and the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. , 15R probability change B is controlled to shift to the steady road mode by the occurrence of the start memory and the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. That is, the steady mode is the first effect mode in which the first special result (15R probability variation A) or the third special result (15R normal) can be derived, and the one-shot reverse mode is the second special result (15R probability variation B) or The second production mode in which 3 special results (15R normal) can be derived is formed, and the appearance and continuation rate notification system forms a first production mode group including the first production mode and the second production mode.

The probability change notification system is a display mode system that can suggest and notify whether or not a probability change big hit that becomes a high probability state occurs by the display mode. This probability change notification system includes three types of display modes: hell mode, ground mode, and heaven mode. Hell mode is a display mode that reports that the big hit in that mode will be a normal big hit (predetermined special result) , and the heaven mode is a notification that the big hit in that mode will be a promising big hit (specific special result). The display mode to be used. The ground mode is a display mode for notifying that a big hit in the mode is a normal big hit or a probable big hit. Thereby, the hell mode becomes a mode in which a high probability state does not occur, and the heaven mode becomes a mode in which a high probability state occurs.

  In order to shift to these display modes, in addition to winning the mode transition lottery, it is possible to shift to the ground mode or heaven mode by generating a start memory that will be a probable big hit or starting a special figure display game based on the start memory. Control is performed so as to shift to the hell mode or the ground mode by the occurrence of the start memory that is normally a big hit and the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. That is, the heaven mode has the third effect mode that can derive the first special result (15R probability variation A) or the second special result (15R probability variation B), and the hell mode can derive the third special result (15R normal). The fourth effect mode is provided, and the probability change notification system forms a second effect mode group including the third effect mode and the fourth effect mode.

  In the normal system, only the normal mode can be set as the display mode, and any big hit can be generated in this normal mode. That is, the normal mode has a normal performance mode in which the first special result (15R probability variation A), the second special result (15R probability variation B) or the third special result (15R normal) can be derived, and the normal system is the normal performance mode. A normal production mode group including

  In this way, not only the effects are simply switched, but the type of jackpot that is suggested and notified by the display mode in each display mode system is different, so that the player feels different depending on the display mode system, and the gaming machine It is possible to give an impression that the performance of the game itself has changed, to give interest to the change of the display mode, and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the change in the display mode is related to the game result, the player can be interested in the game result. Further, by setting a plurality of display systems, the modes are diversified and the game is enhanced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when power is turned on again.

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

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

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for performing (such as whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step A8, when the game process number is “1”, a special figure changing process (step for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc.) A10) is performed. In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit or a big winning opening opening pattern for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the setting, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process, and the like.

  If the game process number is “3” in step A8, the fanfare / setting for setting the opening time of the big prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, setting the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big prize opening, etc. Processing during the interval (step A12) is performed. If the game process number is “4” in step A8, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, or a big prize winning ball remaining ball process A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the game is performed. If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. In this jackpot ending process, the probability variation state and the short time state are set according to the type of special result derived when the special gaming state occurs as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. That is, the probability that the special result is derived after the execution of the special gaming state is set higher than the normal probability state according to the type of the special result derived when the special control state occurs in the game control device 100. Probability setting means capable of generating a high probability state.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of a special figure 1 display (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on a special figure 1 display is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of a special figure 2 indicator (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on a special figure 2 indicator is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output count) is loaded (step A205), the start port signal output count is updated (+1), and it is checked whether the output count overflows (step A206). If it is determined that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal output number area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the output count overflows (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( Step A211) is performed. And after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch (for example, start port 1 switch 36a etc.) to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A215) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A216).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A219, A220, A221). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A223) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) is a random number extraction means for extracting random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37. Make. In addition, the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and predetermined as start memory that becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A start winning storage means for storing the number at the upper limit is provided. In addition, the start winning storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting storage up to a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A224), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A225; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A226), and command setting processing (Step A227) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A225; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, it is checked whether or not a condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A231). If not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step A232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the time is shortened. This is a case where it is not in a state, and a case where it is not in a big hit (special game state).

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A235) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A236; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A237), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding big hit information table Is acquired (step A238), and symbol information is acquired from the set information table and saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A240). On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A236; No), a loss information table is set (step A239), and symbol information is acquired from the set information table and saved in the symbol information (work) area ( Step A240) is performed.

  After the symbol information is obtained from the set information table and saved in the symbol information (working) area (step A240), the starting opening prize design command is obtained from the set information table and the starting opening winning is received. The effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A241). Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A242), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A243).

  And the special figure information setting process (step A244) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A245) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A245) for setting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game ( Step A246) is performed. Each of the special figure information setting process in step A244, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A245, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A246 is the same as the process executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process. It is.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A247), and the second half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A248), command setting processing (step A249) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A250), the command setting process (step A251) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A247 and A248, and a starting opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A250, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). (Execution information such as whether or not it becomes a specific variation pattern) Pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

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

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A308), a command setting process (step A309) is performed, a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already been started (step A306; Yes), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

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

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

  In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start winning memory means (game control device 100), the change display game based on the second start memory is changed to the change based on the first start memory. Priority control means for preferential execution over the display game

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

  Next, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol) is performed. Here, when the result is a big hit, the type of special result is selected based on the big hit symbol random number. After that, the test signal corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol number (special symbol 1 stop symbol) is saved (step A323), and the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded ( In step A324), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A325).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A326), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (step A327). Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A328), and the special figure information setting process (step A329) for setting the special figure information is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation patterns in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern setting for setting the fluctuation aspect of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Processing (step A331) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. When selecting a variation pattern (variation mode), a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number 1 to 3 is selected in the variation pattern selection table.

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

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A341) for setting shift information and jackpot information is performed on the jackpot flag 2 for determination.

  Next, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A342) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol is performed. Here, when the result is a big hit, the type of special result is selected based on the big hit symbol random number. After that, the test signal corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol number is saved (step A343), and after loading the stop symbol pattern information set in the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A344), the stop symbol pattern The information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A345).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A346), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (step A347). Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A348), and special figure information setting processing (step A349) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A350) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure two variation display game, the variation pattern setting for setting the variation aspect of the special figure two variation display game is performed. Processing (step A351) is performed. When selecting a variation pattern (variation mode), a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number 1 to 3 is selected in the variation pattern selection table.

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

  That is, the game control device 100 has a random number determination means for determining whether the result of the variable display game becomes a special result at the start of the variable display game based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means (game control device 100). Eggplant. Further, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), and the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning). Based on the detection of the game ball by the device 37), a variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the random number determination unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern used for executing the variation display game based on the first predetermined random number (variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3). In addition, the game control device 100 serves as special result selection means for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results as the special result.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A381), and the RWM big hit flag 2 is loaded. Processing to clear the area (step A382) is performed.

  Next, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A383), and if it is determined that the jackpot is hit (step A384; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is performed (step A390). A test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the two-variable display game is saved in the RWM (step A391), and the process proceeds to step A392. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A384 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A384; No) as a result of the check, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded. (Step A385), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A386) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A387), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A388; Yes), a test signal relating to the jackpot (special chart one jackpot) start of the special figure 1 variable display game is issued. The data is saved in the RWM (step A389), and the process proceeds to step A392.

  Then, after saving the test signal related to the special figure 1 big hit in step A389 or saving the test signal related to the special figure 2 big hit in step A391, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired. Save in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A393). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A394).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A395), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A396) is performed. Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern number set in the stop symbol information setting process is loaded from the stop symbol information area of the RWM, a fanfare command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is prepared (step A397), and the command setting process (Step A398) is performed. After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A399), and a command setting process (step A400) is performed.

  Next, the signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state is saved in the external information output data area (step A401), and the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the winning prize opening information is set (step A402). The big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A403). Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A404), the illegal winning period non-monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A405). With the above processing, the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in the special gaming state is set based on the type of the special result. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a game value determining means for determining the game value that can be given to the player in the special game state according to the type of special result derived when the special game state occurs.

  Then, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the fanfare / interval process (step A406), specifically, the process number “3” relating to the fanfare / interval process, and switching of various states in the table. A process for setting information is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information about turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on at the time of power failure recovery, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in the normal probability state (low probability state), and the hit results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and special figure fluctuation display game that are output to the production control device 300 when the power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state, information on clearing the number of remaining time reduction fluctuations after a big hit), and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A388 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A388; No) as a result of the check, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether the time is short (short time state) (step A451). . If the time is not short (step A451; No), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is performed (step A457), and the special figure display process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A457), a process of setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is performed.

  When the time is short (step A451; Yes), the time variation number for managing the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game to be in the time reduction state is updated by -1 (step A452), and the time variation number becomes 0. (Step A453). When the number of hourly fluctuations is not 0 (step A453; No), that is, when the hourly state continues in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is performed (step A457), and the special figure is being displayed. The process ends.

  When the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A453; Yes), that is, when the short-time state ends in this special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command at the time-shortening end is prepared (step A454). A setting process (step A455) is performed. After that, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time reduction) is performed (step A456), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time reduction) (step A456), a process for setting the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a process related to the end of the short time state, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 19 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

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

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

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

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

  When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B72), which is processing related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B73), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B74) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B75), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B76) for performing a process based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information regarding increase / decrease of the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B77) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch command (start opening prize effect command, winning effect symbol command) including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game is used. A prefetch command reception process (step B78) for performing a process based on the above is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B79) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state.

[Waiting for customers]
Further, the process shown in FIG. 20 is performed in the customer waiting process in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this customer waiting process, first, the received command is confirmed (step B231), and it is determined whether the received command is a change start command transmitted at the start of the special figure change display game (step B232). If it is a change start command (step B232; Yes), a changing process transition setting process is performed (step B236), and the customer waiting process is terminated. If it is not a change start command (step B232; No), it is determined whether there is an operation of the effect button (step B233). When there is no operation of a production button (step B233; No), a customer waiting screen is set (step B237), and a customer waiting process is complete | finished. If there is an operation of the effect button (step B233; Yes), it is determined whether there is a display mode system determination operation (step B234).

  The display mode system determining operation is an operation in which the player operates the effect button 25 to select a desired display mode system. If there is no display mode system determining operation (step B234; No), the waiting for a customer is performed. The process ends. In this case, the normal system is set as the default display mode system. Thereby, when the player's preference is not known, the biased effect mode control is not performed, and any player can enjoy it. If there is a display mode system determination operation (step B234; Yes), the corresponding display mode system is set (step B235), and the customer waiting process is terminated. The display mode system may be selected not only during the waiting state for the customer but also during the game.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 21 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), the effect button related information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B92), and the movable body request set process (step B93) is performed. Next, display mode setting processing is performed (step B241), and display mode information is set as a variation pattern setting parameter (step B242).

  Thereafter, a variation pattern information setting process (step B99) is performed, a random number seed initialization process (step B100) is performed, and a process (step B100) for setting a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is performed. The scene sequence table is a table that manages the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display in the decorative special map variable display game, the display of the effect character, and the operation and display of the movable accessory in the notice effect. is there. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Next, a fluctuation number management process (step B102) for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state by the effect control device 300 is performed, and the fluctuation for setting the fluctuation time of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is set. Time setting processing (step B103) is performed. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B104), and the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B105). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the executed scene has ended. If the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B105; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of this update timer is 0 (step B105; Yes), the next scene data is set (step B106), and the process during change is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Display mode setting process]
FIG. 22 shows the display mode setting process in the above-described changing process. In this display mode setting process, the display mode system being set is confirmed (step B251), and it is determined whether it is a normal system (step B252). And when it is a normal system (step B252; Yes), a display mode setting process is complete | finished. If it is not a normal system (step B252; No), it is determined whether it is a probability change notification system (step B253).

  If it is a probability change notification system (step B253; Yes), the mode type being displayed is confirmed (step B254), the result of the starting variation is confirmed (step B255), and a big hit that does not satisfy the stay condition occurs. Is determined (step B256). The case where a jackpot that does not satisfy the stay condition occurs is a case where 15R probability variation A or B occurs in the hell mode, or a case where 15R normal occurs in the heaven mode.

  When a big hit that does not satisfy the stay condition occurs (step B256; Yes), the corresponding display mode is confirmed (step B266), the corresponding display mode is set (step B267), and the display mode setting process is terminated. To do. Thereby, it shifts to the display mode according to the kind of generated big hit, and the variable display game can be executed in the display mode corresponding to the game result.

  If a big hit that does not satisfy the stay condition does not occur (step B256; No), it is determined whether a big hit that satisfies the stay condition occurs (step B257). The case where a big hit that satisfies the stay condition occurs is a case where a 15R probability change A or B occurs in the heaven mode, a case where a 15R normal occurs in the hell mode, or a big hit occurs in the ground mode. It is.

  If a jackpot that satisfies this stay condition occurs (step B257; Yes), the display mode setting process ends. As a result, a big hit occurs in the current display mode. Further, when the big hit satisfying the stay condition does not occur (step B257; No), that is, when the result is out of order, the display mode transition lottery is executed based on the display mode transition lottery table 1 (step B258).

  And as a result of lottery, when the change of display mode is not selected (step B259; No), a display mode setting process is complete | finished. When the change of the display mode is selected (step B259; Yes), the corresponding display mode is confirmed (step B266), the corresponding display mode is set (step B267), and the display mode setting process is terminated. To do. As a result, the display mode selected by lottery is set.

  On the other hand, if it is not a probability change notification system (step B253; No), that is, if it is a payout & continuation rate notification system, the mode type being displayed is confirmed (step B260), and the result of the starting variation is confirmed. (Step B261), it is determined whether or not a big hit that does not satisfy the stay condition occurs (Step B262). The case where a big hit that does not satisfy the stay condition occurs is a case where the 15R probability variation B occurs in the steady mode, or a case where the 15R probability variation A occurs in the one-shot reverse mode.

  When a big hit that does not satisfy the stay condition occurs (step B262; Yes), the corresponding display mode is confirmed (step B266), the corresponding display mode is set (step B267), and the display mode setting process is terminated. To do. Thereby, it shifts to the display mode according to the kind of generated big hit, and the variable display game can be executed in the display mode corresponding to the game result.

  If a big hit that does not satisfy the stay condition does not occur (step B262; No), it is determined whether a big hit that satisfies the stay condition occurs (step B263). A case where a jackpot that satisfies the stay condition occurs is a case where a 15R probability variation A or 15R normal occurs in the steady mode, or a case where a 15R probability variation B or 15R normal occurs in the one-shot reverse mode. .

  If a jackpot that satisfies this stay condition occurs (step B263; Yes), the display mode setting process is terminated. As a result, a big hit occurs in the current display mode. Further, when the big hit satisfying the stay condition does not occur (step B263; No), that is, when the result is out of order, the display mode transition lottery is executed based on the display mode transition lottery table 2 (step B264).

  And as a result of lottery, when the change of display mode is not selected (step B265; No), a display mode setting process is complete | finished. When the display mode change is selected (step B265; Yes), the corresponding display mode is confirmed (step B266), the corresponding display mode is set (step B267), and the display mode setting process is terminated. To do. As a result, the display mode selected by lottery is set.

  FIG. 23 shows a display mode lottery table that is referred to when a display mode is selected by lottery. This display mode lottery table can be shifted based on the pre-read result determined before starting the special figure variation display game based on the start memory and the current display mode based on the start memory. Display mode and selection probability are set.

  FIG. 23A shows the display mode lottery table 1 that is referred to when the probability variation notification system is used. When there is no specific hold that is a big hit in the look-ahead result, it is possible to select from ground mode to each mode, from hell mode to ground mode or hell mode, from heaven mode to ground mode or heaven mode . When the pre-reading result includes the start memory that becomes 15R probability variation A or B, the transition to the hell mode and the stay that do not satisfy the stay condition are restricted. Moreover, when the pre-reading result has a start memory of 15R normal, the transition to the heaven mode and the stay that do not satisfy the stay condition are restricted.

  FIG. 23 (b) shows the display mode lottery table 2 that is referred to in the case of a payout & continuation rate notification system. When there is no specific suspension that is a big hit in the prefetch result or when there is a start memory that becomes 15R normal, it is possible to select either the steady road mode or the one-shot reverse rotation mode. When the pre-reading result has a start-up memory that becomes 15R probability variation A, the transition to the one-shot reverse rotation mode that does not satisfy the stay condition and the stay are regulated. When the pre-reading result includes a start memory that becomes 15R probability variation B, the transition to the steady road mode and the stay that does not satisfy the stay condition are restricted.

  In this way, by restricting the transition and stay according to the look-ahead result, the variable display game from which each special result is derived will not be executed in a non-corresponding display mode, which may mislead the player. Instead, the mode change can be related to the outcome of the game. In addition, since the display mode is switched in advance, it is possible to advance the game in anticipation of what special results are derived by the player. Further, since the display mode transition is performed within the range of the display mode system selected by the player, mode control corresponding to the player's preference can be performed.

  That is, the effect control device 300 serves as effect mode control means for selecting and setting any effect mode from a plurality of effect modes having different execution modes of effects. In addition, the production control device 300 sets the first production mode (steady road mode) and the second production mode (one-shot reversal mode) as the first production mode group (outing and continuation rate notification system), and the third production mode (heaven). Mode) and fourth effect mode (hell mode) are set as effect mode group setting means (effect control device 300) for setting the second effect mode group (probability change notification system).

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), the variable display device that displays the variable display game that displays the identification symbol in a variable manner (special figure 1 indicator) In the gaming machine that includes the special figure 2 display, the display device 41), and generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player when a special result is derived as a result of the variable display game, As a special result, the special result selection means (game control device 100) for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results, and the special result derived when the special gaming state is generated, According to the game value determining means (game control device 100) for determining the game value that can be given to the player in the gaming state, and the type of special result derived when the special gaming state occurs Probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that a special result is derived after execution of the gaming state is set higher than the normal probability state, and effects related to the progress of the variable display game The game value determined by the game value determining means includes a first game value and a second game value higher in value than the first game value. The special result selection means includes a first special result (15R probability variation A) that gives a first game value and generates a high probability state, and a second that gives a second game value and generates a high probability state. The special result (15R probability variation B) and the third special result (15R normal) that gives the first game value and generates the normal probability state can be selected, and the ratio of selecting the first special result is An effect mode control means that sets higher than the ratio of selecting the 2 special results or the third special result, and the effect control means selects and sets any effect mode from a plurality of effect modes with different effect execution modes ( An effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect mode control means is capable of deriving the first special result or the third special result in the first effect mode (steady road mode), and the second in the second effect mode (one-shot reverse mode). The production mode is selected so that the special result or the third special result can be derived.

  The effect mode control means (effect control device 300) prohibits the effect mode when executing the variable display game from which the first special result is derived from becoming the second effect mode, and the second This means that the effect mode when executing the variable display game from which the special result is derived is prohibited from being the first effect mode.

  Further, the effect mode control means (effect control device 300), when the second display mode is set, when the variable display game in which the first special result is derived is started, When the first effect mode is set when the display game starts, and the variable display game in which the second special result is derived in the state where the first effect mode is set, The second effect mode is set when the variable display game starts.

  Further, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game are extracted and used as start memory as the right to execute the variable display game. Based on the start winning memory means (game control device 100) for storing the predetermined number as an upper limit and the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning memory means, the execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory is stored in the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the variable display game based on the game is executed, and the effect mode control means (effect control device 300) derives the first special result by the pre-determining means. When it is determined that the start memory corresponding to is stored in the start winning storage means, the first effect mode is set before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. When it is determined by the prior determination means that the start memory corresponding to the derivation of the second special result is stored in the start winning storage means, the second effect mode is set before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. It will be to do.

  Further, the effect mode control means (effect control device 300) can derive the first special result (15R probability variation A) or the second special result (15R probability variation B) in the third effect mode (heaven mode), and the fourth effect. In the mode (hell mode), the production mode is selected so that the third special result (15R normal) can be derived.

  In addition, an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) has a first effect mode (ground mode) and a second effect mode (one-shot reverse mode). A production mode group setting for setting a first production mode group (a play & continuation rate notification system) and a third production mode (heaven mode) and a fourth production mode (hell mode) as a second production mode group (probability change notification system). Means (effect control device 300), and the effect mode group setting means sets the first effect mode group or the second effect mode group based on the operation of the operation means, and the effect mode control means (effect control device 300). Corresponding to the effect mode group set by the effect mode group setting means, the transition control between the first effect mode and the second effect mode and the second The fact that so as to perform a transition control between presentation modes and the fourth effect mode.

  Further, the production mode control means (production control device 300) can set a normal production mode (normal mode) from which the first special result, the second special result, or the third special result can be derived, and the production mode group setting means. (Production control device 300) sets the normal production mode as a normal production mode group (normal system) and sets the normal production mode group until the operation means (production button 25) is operated. It will be done.

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the first 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. The gaming machine of this modification can change the performance itself of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, three types of performance modes A, B, and C in which the selection probability of each special result and the appearance are different are set in the gaming machine of this modification. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), the performance system can be selected from a normal system that is fixed to the performance mode A by the player's selection and a performance mode transition system that can transition between the performance modes B and C. It has become. In the performance mode transition system, when a predetermined transition condition is established, a lottery of the transition destination is performed at a rate as shown in FIG.

  In order to perform such control, the gaming machine is provided with a performance selection button for the player to select a performance system. An input by the operation of the performance selection button is input to the game control apparatus 100, and control is performed so as to switch the performance system based on this input. Further, in the game control device 100, when the system is the performance mode transition system, for example, based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as execution of a predetermined number of special figure variation display games or a specific result mode is derived is established. The transfer destination lottery is performed at a rate as shown in FIG. 24C, and the performance mode determined by the lottery is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game value changing means capable of changing the assignable game value associated with each of a plurality of types of special results. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a performance mode setting means for setting one performance mode from a plurality of performance modes in which game values that can be given for each of a plurality of types of special results are associated.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), the variable display device that displays the variable display game that displays the identification symbol in a variable manner (special figure 1 indicator) In the gaming machine that includes the special figure 2 display, the display device 41), and generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player when a special result is derived as a result of the variable display game, Based on the special result selection means (game control device 100) for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results and the type of special result derived when the special gaming state occurs, Game value determining means (game control device 100) for determining a game value that can be given to the player in the gaming state, and the game value determining means is associated with each of a plurality of types of special results. The that it comprises a grantable game value capable of changing the game value changing means (gaming controller 100).

  The game value changing means includes a plurality of performance modes in which game values that can be given for each of a plurality of types of special results are associated, and a performance mode setting means (game control) that sets one performance mode from the plurality of performance modes. Device 100). Further, an operation means (performance selection button) operable by the player is provided, and the performance mode setting means changes the performance mode based on the operation of the operation means.

  It should be noted that the player may select an arbitrary performance mode from the performance modes A, B, and C, and play the game in the selected performance mode. Also, only a game shop clerk may be able to select any performance mode. In addition, the configuration of the present embodiment and the modified example of the present embodiment can be applied in combination with other embodiments and the modified example.

[Second Embodiment]
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. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can execute a falling lottery that draws the transition to the normal probability state when it is in a high probability state, and a period during which the falling lottery is performed and a period during which the falling lottery is not performed are set.

  FIG. 25 shows the selection probability of each special result when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result, and the operation mode of the special variable prize winning device 38. As shown in FIG. 25 (a), there are three types of special results: 15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B, and 15R probability variation C. Each special result is set to a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state. However, the number of game balls that a player can acquire is different. Further, the special figure 2 variable display game (special figure 2) is more advantageous for the player than the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 1).

  25 (b) to 25 (d) show the operation modes of the special variable winning device 38 in the special gaming state when each special result is derived. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), in the 15R probability variation A, after the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined opening time, the operation for closing the special winning opening for a predetermined closing time is performed once in each round. That is, 15 opening / closing operations are performed. As shown in FIG. 25 (c), in the 15R probability variation B, as in the 15R probability variation A, after opening the grand prize opening for a predetermined opening time, the operation of closing the grand prize opening for a predetermined closing time is performed. Do it twice in a round. That is, 30 opening / closing operations are performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), in the 15R probability variation C, similarly to the 15R probability variation A, after opening the grand prize winning opening for a predetermined opening time, the operation of closing the big winning prize opening for a predetermined closing time is performed. , 3 times in each round. That is, 45 opening / closing operations are performed.

  As a result, about 500 balls can be obtained with 15R probability variation A, about 1000 balls can be earned with 15R probability variation B, and about 1500 balls can be earned with 15R probability variation C. In addition, even when a plurality of opening / closing operations are performed in one round, if a predetermined number of game balls are won in the middle of the round, the opening in the round ends and the next round The number of opening / closing times may be less than originally planned.

  The special result of the decorative special map variation display game does not clearly notify the type of each special result, and since the current round number is not notified in the special game state, the 15th release from the start of the special game state. Until the operation, it is not known which special game state is based on which special result. If the 16th release is not performed, it is clear that the 15R probability variation A was obtained, and if the 16th release is performed, the 15R probability variation B or the 15R probability variation C is clarified. After that, if the 31st release is not performed, it is clear that the 15R probability variation B is obtained, and if the 31st release is performed, it is clear that the 15R probability variation C is achieved.

  FIG. 26 shows the transition of the gaming state. In normal gaming state, it is a normal probability state (special figure low accuracy, 1/300), not a short time state (no support), and a lottery to decide whether or not to shift to the normal probability state when it is a high probability state There will be no lottery. When a big hit occurs in the normal gaming state, the game shifts to the probable gaming state after the special gaming state ends. In this probability variation gaming state, it is a high probability state (special figure high probability, 1/30), a short time state (with support), and no falling lottery is performed. That is, the special figure variation display game executed in this probability variation gaming state forms the second variation display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is not performed.

  Then, when a predetermined number of games (here, 20 games) are executed in the probability variation gaming state, the state shifts to the falling lottery state. In the falling lottery state, the state is a high probability state (special figure high accuracy), the short time state (with support), and a falling lottery is performed (falling probability 1/10). In other words, the special figure fluctuation display game executed in the falling lottery state forms the first fluctuation display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed. If the falling lottery is won in this falling lottery state, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. Further, when the falling lottery state is not won and the predetermined number of games (three games here) are executed or a big hit, the game shifts to the probability variation gaming state.

  As a result, in the high probability state, the probability variation gaming state in which the falling lottery is not performed and the falling lottery state in which the falling lottery is performed are alternately repeated, and the game in the high probability state is changed, and the high probability state The games in can be made interesting. And in a variable display game with no falling lottery, you can concentrate on winning or enjoying it, and in a variable display game with a falling lottery, in addition to expecting you not to win the falling lottery, there will be no falling lottery after the next game The game can be enjoyed with the expectation that the variable display game will be executed.

  Also, since the variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is not executed is more easily executed than the variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed, the determination by the falling lottery is executed than the game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed. It is easy to concentrate on the variable display game that is not done, and to concentrate on enjoying the big hit. And even if the fluctuation display game with the determination by the falling lottery is overcome, the fluctuation display game without the determination by the falling lottery is executed, so that it is possible to change the game in the high probability state and enjoy the progress of the game it can.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of effects related to the falling lottery in the falling lottery state. In the probability variation gaming state, as shown in FIG. 27A, “chance zone” is displayed, and it is informed that it is a high probability state and the falling lottery is not performed. Then, when a predetermined number of games are performed in the probability variation gaming state, a falling lottery state is entered, and as shown in FIG. Production related to the falling lottery is started.

  In the effects relating to the falling lottery, the teammate character and the enemy character fight as shown in FIGS. 27B and 27C, and if the teammate loses as shown in FIG. It shows that it fell into a state. Moreover, it is shown that it has fallen to the normal probability state also by displaying the symbol of "End" in the result aspect of the decoration special figure variation display game. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27E, it is indicated that if the teammate character wins, the high probability state continues without winning the falling lottery. It is also shown that the high probability state continues by displaying the “continuation” symbol in the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game.

  The possibility of continuation of the high probability state may be suggested depending on the type of enemy character. For example, it is suggested that a weak character has a high possibility of continuing the high probability state, and a strong character suggests that the possibility of continuing the high probability state is low. In addition, the strongest character suggests that the possibility of continuing the high probability state is very low, but if the ally character wins, it will be a big hit, and even if the chance of falling is high You can enhance your interest by giving them a sense of expectation.

  FIG. 28 shows an effect pattern in the falling lottery state. FIG. 28A shows an effect pattern in a case where the falling lottery is not won. In the effect executed in the changing time (t1 to t2) in the first special figure change display game in the falling lottery state, Directing to win. Thereafter, the teammate character is also present in the effects performed in the variation time (t3 to t4) in the second special map variation display game in the falling lottery state and the variation time (t5 to t6) in the third special diagram variation display game. Will produce a victory.

  FIG. 28B shows an effect pattern when the falling lottery is won in the second special figure fluctuation display game in the falling lottery state. In the effect executed at the change time (t11 to t12) in the first special figure change display game in the falling lottery state, an effect that the teammate character wins is performed. Then, a falling lottery performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game in the falling lottery state is won (t13), and the probability state shifts to the normal probability state (low probability). In the effect performed in the variation time (t13 to t14) in this special figure variation display game, an effect that the teammate character loses is performed. Further, at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game (t15), the time-short state is ended. In the next special figure variation display game, a transition is made to the normal game state, and during the variation time (t15 to t16) in this special figure variation display game, an effect in the normal game state is performed.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 29 is performed instead of the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. In this special figure start port switch common process, a process of extracting the falling lottery random number and saving it in the random number save area (step A222) is performed.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
In addition, the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 30 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In this special figure hold information determination process, if the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A232; Yes), whether or not the falling lottery is won depending on whether or not the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. A fall determination process is performed to determine whether or not (step A233). Then, it is determined whether or not there is falling information that is set when it is determined that the falling lottery is won (step A234).

  When there is no fall information (step A234; No), a big hit determination process (step A235) is performed. Moreover, when there exists fall information (step A234; Yes), special figure reservation information determination processing is complete | finished. In this case, the current probability state is a high probability state, but since the normal probability state is set in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, prefetching processing is not performed because there is a possibility of inconsistency in the prefetching result. . That is, when determining whether or not a special result is to be obtained, a high probability state is set, but when a variable display game is executed, a normal probability state is set. There is a possibility that the result will not be obtained, and there is a possibility that there will be a contradiction between the effect and the result if such a start memory is continuously produced. Therefore, by not determining whether or not the start memory having such a possibility is a special result, a continuous effect that the result about the start memory becomes a special result is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent contradiction from occurring.

  Note that the fall information is cleared when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, that four special events have occurred after the start-up memory for winning the falling lottery or the special-figure display game based on the starting memory for winning the falling lottery is generated. It is to execute a figure variation display game. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the probability state when the pre-reading process is performed for the start memory from being different from the probability state when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed.

[Falling judgment process]
FIG. 31 shows the fall determination process (step A233) in the above-described special figure hold information determination process. In this fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A261), and when it is not a high probability (step A261; No), the fall determination process is terminated. If the probability is high (step A261; Yes), the number of fluctuations during probability variation is confirmed (step A262), and it is determined whether the predetermined number of times has been reached (step A263).

  The number of fluctuations during probability change is the number of times that the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched is a special figure fluctuation display game to be executed at what game from the start of the high probability state, Here, the predetermined number of times is the number of times of falling lottery state, for example, the 21, 22, and 23rd games. If the predetermined number of times has not been reached (step B263; No), the fall determination process ends. If the predetermined number of times has been reached (step B263; Yes), a lower limit determination value is set (step A264), and it is checked whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A265). Note that winning the falling lottery means that the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The falling judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the falling judgment value and not more than the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the falling judgment value. In addition, it is determined that the falling lottery is won.

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A266; Yes), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A266; No), an upper limit determination value is set (step A267), and it is checked whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A268).

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A269; No), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. Further, when the value is equal to or lower than the upper limit determination value (step A269; Yes), that is, in the case of winning, the fall information is saved in the work setting information area (step A270), and a process for preparing a fall information command (step) A271) is performed. Thereafter, command setting processing (step A272) is performed, and the fall determination processing is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 displays the result of the falling lottery corresponding to the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. A pre-falling lottery means for judging in advance is provided. By saving the fall information in this fall determination process, the prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory is not performed until the predetermined condition is satisfied as described above. As a result, it is possible to produce a consistent performance. Further, the fall information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. That is, the prefetch result about the falling lottery is notified.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Start Process, Special Figure 2 Variation Start Process]
Further, instead of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 are performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, a fall lottery process (steps A320 and A340) for determining whether or not the fall lottery is won is performed.

[Falling lottery processing]
FIG. 34 shows the falling lottery process (step A320) shown in FIG. 32 and the falling lottery process (step A340) shown in FIG. In this falling lottery process, first, a process of loading a falling lottery random number from the falling lottery random number saving area (step A361) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A362). If the probability is not high (step A362; No), a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A377) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. Further, when the probability is high (step A362; Yes), the falling lottery execution information set in the falling lottery state is confirmed (step A363), and it is determined whether there is execution information (step A364). .

  If there is no execution information (step A364; No), the save area of the falling lottery random number is cleared to 0 (step A377), and the falling lottery process is terminated. When there is execution information (step A364; Yes), a lower limit determination value is set (step A365), and it is checked whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A366). If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A367; Yes), that is, if not winning, the save area of the falling lottery random number is cleared to 0 (step A377), and the falling lottery process is terminated. . If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A367; No), an upper limit determination value is set (step A368), and it is checked whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A369).

  When the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A370; No), that is, when the winning lottery random number is not winning, a process of clearing the falling lottery random number save area to 0 (step A377) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value (step A370; Yes), that is, if it is a win, the number at the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A371).

  Then, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A372), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A373), and the command setting process (step A374) is performed. Then, the falling lottery execution information is cleared (step A375), the falling lottery end counter is cleared (step A376), and the falling lottery random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A377) to finish the falling lottery processing. .

  Accordingly, when the falling lottery is won, the probability state becomes the normal probability state. The time reduction state is set to end with the end of the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a fall lottery means that determines that the high probability state falls to the normal probability state by executing the fall lottery. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a probability transition unit that shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state when it is determined by the falling lottery unit that the falling lottery is won.

[Special figure display processing]
In addition, the process shown in FIG. 35 is performed in place of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. In this process, when it is determined in step A388 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A388; No), as shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether the falling lottery is being executed (step A407). ). The execution of the falling lottery means that the lottery is in the falling lottery state. When the falling lottery is not being executed (step A407; No), it is determined whether or not the probability change (special drawing high accuracy) is being performed (step A408).

  If it is not under certainty (step A408; No), that is, if it is in the normal gaming state, the special figure display in-process is terminated. If the probability change is in progress (step A408; Yes), that is, if the probability change game state, the fall lottery start counter for managing the period of the probability change game state is updated by -1 (step A409), and the value of the counter Is determined to be 0 (step A410).

  When the value of the counter is not 0 (step A410; No), that is, when the probability variation game state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the special figure display in-process is terminated. When the counter value is 0 (step A410; Yes), that is, when the next special figure variation display game is in the falling lottery state, the falling lottery execution information is set (step A411), and the command setting process ( Step A412) is performed, an initial value (3 in this case) is set in the falling lottery end counter for managing the period of the falling lottery state (step A413), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the falling lottery is being executed (step A407; Yes), the falling lottery counter for managing the period of the falling lottery state is updated by -1 (step A414), and whether the value of the counter has become 0 is checked. Determination is made (step A415). If the counter value is not 0 (step A415; No), that is, if the falling lottery state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the special figure display in-process is terminated. When the counter value is 0 (step A415; Yes), that is, when the next special figure variation display game is changed to the probability variation game state, the falling lottery execution information is cleared (step A416), and the command setting process ( Step A417) is performed, an initial value (20 in this case) is set in the falling lottery start counter for managing the period of the probability variation gaming state (Step A418), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

  By this process, after setting a predetermined number of games (here, 20 games) to the probability variation gaming state in which the falling lottery is not executed in the high probability state, the predetermined number of games (here, 3 games) is set as the falling lottery state in which the falling lottery is executed. The game state transition is repeated. That is, the game control device 100 can control the first variation display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed and the second variation display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is not executed as the variation display game in the high probability state. It serves as a variable display game control means.

  Further, a fall lottery execution information command including information related to setting and clearing of the fall lottery execution information is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the game state is also set by the effect control device 300 based on this information. Although the production control device 300 can independently manage the gaming state, the game control device 100 transmits a falling lottery execution information command including information regarding setting and clearing of the falling lottery execution information. Thus, it is possible to grasp the gaming state with the effect control device 300 when the power failure is restored.

[Fluctuation processing]
In addition, the changing process shown in FIG. 36 is performed instead of the changing process shown in FIG. In this process during fluctuation, when there is an effect request flag (step B91; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability change (high probability state) is in progress (step B94), and when it is not in the probability change (step B94; No), The process after the variation pattern information setting process (step B99) is performed. If the probability change is in progress (step B94; Yes), the gaming state is confirmed from the falling lottery execution information command (step B95), and it is determined whether the player is in the falling lottery state (step B96).

  As described above, in the case of a high probability state, a falling lottery execution information command including information related to clearing of the falling lottery execution information is transmitted from the game control device 100 when the probability variation gaming state is entered, and a falling lottery state is entered. In this case, a fall lottery execution information command including information related to the setting of the fall lottery execution information is transmitted from the game control device 100. In the determination of whether the player is in the falling lottery state (step B96), the current gaming state is determined based on the transmitted falling lottery execution information command.

  When the gaming state is not the falling lottery state (step B96; No), the probability changing effect execution information is set as the variation pattern information setting parameter (step B97), and the processing after the variation pattern information setting process (step B99) is performed. When the gaming state is the falling lottery state (step B96; Yes), the falling lottery execution information is set as the variation pattern information setting parameter (step B98), and the processing after the variation pattern information setting process (step B99) is performed. Thereby, even with the same variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100, a variation pattern according to the gaming state can be selected. For example, in the falling lottery state, the effects as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 are performed. Can do. That is, the effect control in which the effect control device 300 executes an effect related to the execution of the first variable display game and the second variable display game in which the falling lottery is performed (for example, an effect related to the execution of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means). Make a means. In the variation frequency management process (step B102), the production control device 300 manages the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the probability variation game state or the falling lottery state.

  Based on the above, the variable display device (display device 41) for displaying the variable display game that displays the identification symbol in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37). In the game machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the probability that the result of the variable display game will be a special result is set higher than the normal probability state. A probability setting means (game control device 100) for generating a high probability state, a fall lottery means (game control device 100) for determining that the high probability state falls to a normal probability state by execution of a fall lottery, and a fall Probability transition means (game control device 100) for transitioning from the high probability state to the normal probability state when it is determined by the lottery means that the falling lottery has been won; As the variable display game, the variable display game control means (game control device 100) capable of controlling the first variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed and the second variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is not executed. And an effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing effects related to the execution of the first variation display game and the second variation display game.

  Further, the variation display game control means (game control device 100) sets the rate at which the second variation display game is executed as the variation display game in the high probability state to be higher than the rate at which the first variation display game is executed. It will be like that.

  In addition, when the first predetermined number of times of the second variable display game is executed in the high probability state, the variable display game control means (game control device 100) has a second predetermined number of times less than the first predetermined number of times. When the variable display game is executed and the second predetermined number of times of the first variable display game is executed, the first predetermined number of times of the second variable display game is executed.

  In the falling lottery state, in order to concentrate the player's interest on the falling lottery, the big hit lottery of the special figure variation display game may not be performed, or the lottery may be performed in the normal probability state. . Further, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery may be different from the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game not won in the falling lottery. Further, although the probability variation game state is 20 games and the falling lottery state is 3 games, other settings may be used. Further, the number of games may be changed according to the situation. For example, the probability variation gaming state period may be shortened or the falling lottery state period may be lengthened, or a random period selected by lottery may be set as the high probability state period is longer. Further, although it is clearly notified which state is the probability variation gaming state or the falling lottery state, it may be non-notified or vaguely notified.

  Further, the special drawing 1 variable display game may not be subjected to the falling lottery. For example, if it is a big hit when it is not in the short-time state, the special-figure variable display game is executed several times immediately after the special game state, but if the winning lottery is won here, the short-time state The period that becomes becomes short. In particular, the special figure 1 variable display game has a disadvantageous setting for the player as compared to the special figure 2 variable display game, which is very disadvantageous for the player. For this reason, such a situation can be prevented by not performing the falling lottery for the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Further, the falling lottery may not be performed in one or several special figure change display games after the special game state is ended.

  Also, if the falling lottery is not performed for the special figure 1 variable display game, it is possible to intentionally aim at the first start opening (start winning prize opening 36) in a high probability state. In addition, it is desirable that the usual start gate 34 is provided on the right side of the center case so that it is right-handed during a short time state. If it does in this way, it can prevent aiming at the 1st starting mouth intentionally. In addition, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the high probability state is limited to a predetermined number of times, or the number of games in which the special figure 1 variation display game is not subjected to the falling lottery is limited. In addition, it is possible to prevent intentionally aiming at the first starting port by allowing only the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed during the high probability state.

  Further, in the second variation display game, it is assumed that the determination by the falling lottery is not performed. However, as shown in this embodiment, this control extracts the falling lottery random number for determining the winning of the falling lottery. In addition to not judging whether or not, a lottery lottery random number is not extracted, or a lottery lottery random number is extracted and a lottery lottery is performed, but a result that is not always won (a result that does not fall) is selected. It can also be realized by setting a judgment value in the above.

[First Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a first modification of the second embodiment described above will be described. 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. The gaming machine of this modification performs continuous effects over a plurality of special figure variation display games in the falling lottery state.

  FIG. 37 shows an example of effects related to the falling lottery in the falling lottery state of this modification. When a predetermined number of games are executed in the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 37A, a fall lottery state is entered as shown in FIG. 37B, and an effect relating to the fall lottery is started. In this production related to the falling lottery, if the ally character and the enemy character fight and if the teammate loses, it is an effect that the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is shown. The production is performed continuously.

  In the first special figure fluctuation display game in the falling lottery state, as shown in FIGS. 37 (b) to (d), the ally character and the enemy character battle each other, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is not settled. The battle continues as shown in FIGS. 37 (e) and (f). In the third special figure fluctuation display game which is the last special figure fluctuation display game in the falling lottery state, when the falling lottery is not won, the teammate character is shown in FIGS. 37 (g) to (i). It is shown that an effect of winning is performed and the high-probability state continues, and a probable game state is entered as shown in FIG. If any of the special drawing fluctuation display games in the falling lottery state is won, the teammate character is displayed in the third special figure fluctuation display game which is the last special drawing fluctuation display game in the falling lottery state. A loss effect is performed to indicate that the game is in the normal probability state, and the normal game state is entered.

  FIG. 38 shows an effect pattern in the falling lottery state. FIG. 38 (a) is an effect pattern when the falling lottery is not won, the variation time (t21 to t22) and the stop time (t22 to t23) in the first special figure variation display game in the falling lottery state, Production is continuously performed over the fluctuation time (t23 to t24) and stop time (t24 to t25) in the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation time (t25 to t26) in the third special figure fluctuation display game. Is called. Then, the effect that the teammate character wins is performed during the variation time (t25 to t26) in the third special figure variation display game, and it is indicated that the high probability state continues.

  FIG. 38B shows an effect pattern in the case of winning the falling lottery in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the falling lottery state. Also in this case, the variation time (t31 to t32) and stop time (t32 to t33) in the first special map variation display game in the falling lottery state, the variation time (t33 to t34) in the second special diagram variation display game, and The production is continuously performed over the stop time (t34 to t35) and the change time (t35 to t36) in the third special figure change display game. Then, during the variation time (t35 to t36) in the third special figure variation display game, the teammate character loses, indicating that the high probability state has ended.

  In the case of FIG. 38 (b), in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the falling lottery state, the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is entered. Notification is performed in the third special figure fluctuation display game which is the last lottery state. Thereby, the feeling of expectation that it is a high probability state can be given during the fall lottery state. In addition, the short-time state (Fujiden support) ends at the end of the falling lottery state (t37) so as not to know that it has fallen, but ends in the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery. You may do it.

[Second Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a second modification of the above-described second embodiment will be described. 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. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the falling lottery execution mode differs depending on the type of special result.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, special result types as shown in FIG. 39 are set. In the 15R probability variation A1, A2, A3, the operation mode of the special variation winning device 38 in the special gaming state is the same operation mode as the 15R probability variation A of the second embodiment. It is difficult to distinguish. The 15R probability variation B1, B2, B3 is an operation mode similar to that of the 15R probability variation B of the second embodiment in the operation mode of the special variation winning device 38 in the special gaming state, and any special result is obtained from this operation mode. It is difficult to determine whether or not.

  A fall probability that is a winning probability of the fall lottery is set corresponding to each of the plurality of special results. For example, if it is 15R probability variation A1, the fall probability is 1/10, if it is 15R probability variation A2, the fall probability is 1/15, and if it is 15R probability variation A3, the fall probability is 1/20. It is. Since these are difficult to discriminate because the operation modes of the special variable winning device 38 are the same, it is difficult for the player to know the fall probability. In addition, in the case of 15R probability variation C, in addition to the largest number of balls, the fall probability is low, which is a special result that is very advantageous for the player.

  In order to perform such control, in the big hit end process (step A15) in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 9, the winning probability of the falling lottery is set based on the type of special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state. To do. In the fall determination process shown in FIG. 31 and the fall lottery process shown in FIG. 34, a determination value according to the set winning probability is used. In addition, you may make it perform the effect which suggests and alert | reports the winning probability of a fall lottery.

  Thus, by controlling the fall probability in the fall lottery according to the type of special result, it is possible to change the game in the high probability state and enhance the interest. In particular, if the special results are displayed in a form that is difficult for the player to discriminate, it is difficult to grasp what probability is controlled, and the first variation display game in which a falling lottery is performed has a sense of tension. You can play.

  From the above, the falling lottery means (game control device 100) selects the probability of determining to drop the high probability state to the normal probability state based on the type of the special result that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state. It will be like that.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 40, you may make it vary the period which becomes a fall lottery state corresponding to each of a some special result. For example, in the case of 15R probability variation A1, after executing the special figure variation display game 10 times in the probability variation game state where the falling lottery is not performed, the special figure variation display game is performed three times in the fall lottery state where the falling lottery is performed. It is supposed to repeat the execution. In addition, when it is 15R probability variation A2, the special figure variation display game is executed 20 times in the probability variation game state, and when it is 15R probability variation A3, the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times in the probability variation game state. It has become.

  In order to perform such control, in the big hit end process (step A15) in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 9, a game executed in the probability variation game state based on the type of special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state Set the number. Further, in the special chart display processing shown in FIGS. 16 and 35, a value corresponding to the special result is set as the initial value of the falling lottery start counter. In addition, you may make it perform the production | presentation which suggests and alert | reports the fall lottery cycle.

  In this way, by controlling the execution timing of the variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed and the variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is not executed by the special result, the game in the high probability state is changed, It can enhance interest. In particular, if the special results are displayed in a form that is difficult for the player to discriminate, it is difficult to grasp when the variable display game in which the judgment by the falling lottery is executed, and it is possible to play with tension. it can.

  From the above, the special results include a plurality of types of special results, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) determines that the result of the variable display game is one of the plurality of types of special results. When the special game state occurs, a high probability state is generated, and the variable display game control means (game control device 100) determines the first predetermined number of times based on the type of the special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state. The second predetermined number of times can be controlled. Note that both the setting of the winning probability of the falling lottery and the setting of the cycle of the falling lottery according to the special result may be performed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 40, a configuration in which the period of the falling lottery state is changed corresponding to each of a plurality of special results may be combined with a pre-reading effect. FIG. 41 shows an example of the effect. The display device 41 performs an effect display 41a (specific effect) as shown in FIG. 41 (a) that suggests the length of the period until the falling lottery state. In this effect display, the clear display suggests that the period until the falling lottery state is long, the cloudy display in the sun, and the cloudy display indicate that the period until the falling lottery state is short. Is informed that it is in the falling lottery state.

  Further, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b displayed on the display device 41 suggests the high possibility of being a big hit as a pre-reading effect and the high possibility of winning the falling lottery in the same effect form. Yes. When a pre-reading effect is performed, whether the pre-reading effect suggests the possibility of a big hit or the possibility of winning the falling lottery depending on the type of the effect display 41a that suggests the length of the period until the falling lottery state Can be guessed to some extent, and the player can have both a sense of expectation for the big hit and the disappointment of the winning of the falling lottery to improve the interest. Further, since the execution timing of the variation display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed is suggested, the second variation in which the determination by the falling lottery is not executed for the player who wants to generate a big hit before the determination by the falling lottery is executed. Gives a sense of tension in the display game and enhances the interest.

  FIGS. 41B to 41D show an example of effects in the case of a big hit in a high probability state. As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the decorative special figure start storage display 41 b is displayed at the bottom of the display area of the display device 41. The decoration special figure start memory display 41b has a one-to-one correspondence with the start memory, the left end corresponds to the oldest start memory, and the special figure change display game is started and the start memory is consumed. As a result, it moves to the left one by one.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the start memory that is digested third is a start memory that is a big hit, and the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to this start memory is varied. There is a look-ahead effect that suggests that the possibility of a big hit is high. The player is not sure if the pre-reading performance alone suggests that there is a high probability of winning a big hit, or if the player is more likely to win the falling lottery, but the length of the period until the falling lottery state Since the effect display 41a suggesting that the period until the falling lottery state is suggested, it can be estimated that the prefetch effect is likely to be a big hit. In this case, it is notified that the prefetch effect is likely to be a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the prefetch effect is performed is displayed. The special result is derived as shown in FIG. 41 (d).

  FIGS. 41 (e) to (g) show an example of effects when winning the falling lottery in a high probability state. As shown in FIG. 41 (e), here, the start memory that is digested third is the start memory that wins the falling lottery, and the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to this start memory is different. A pre-reading effect is suggested that suggests that there is a high probability of winning the falling lottery. The player has a high possibility of winning the falling lottery because the effect display 41a indicating the length of the period until the falling lottery state suggests that the period until the falling lottery state is short. If you do not fall into the lottery drawing state by the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, there is a high probability that it will be a big hit, so you will also have a sense of expectation .

  In this case, it is informed that the pre-reading effect is highly likely to win the falling lottery, and as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the special figure variation display based on the start memory in which the pre-reading effect was performed. In the game, it will be in the falling lottery state. It cannot be denied that the possibility of winning a big hit at this point in time, and there is still a sense of expectation. However, as shown in FIG. The game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (e), even if it can be estimated that the pre-reading effect is informing that there is a high possibility of winning the falling lottery, the start memory before the start memory is a big hit. If this is the case, the start-up memory in which the pre-reading effect was performed is executed in the probability variation gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, control is performed so that a variable display game in which the falling lottery is not performed immediately after the big hit is executed. For this reason, the player also expects to win a big hit in the start memory before the start memory in which the pre-reading effect is performed. In particular, when there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory prior to the start memory in which the pre-reading effect was performed, an effect may be provided that encourages entry into the falling lottery state.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the process shown in FIG. 42 is performed in the prefetch command reception process (step B78) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, prize presentation symbol command) has been received (step B111), and if not received (step B111; No), a prefetch command is received. End the process. If it has been received (step B111; Yes), a prefetch command is stored in association with the stored start memory (step B112), and it is determined whether the high probability state is being reached (step B113).

  When the state is not a high probability state (step B113; No), a prefetch notice with a low probability is set (step B120), and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. In this case, for example, when the start memory is a big hit, the start memory is a specific reach (e.g., SP reach), or the start memory is a start memory selected by lottery, the result is out of place. To do.

  If the state is a high probability state (step B113; Yes), it is determined whether the start memory for winning the falling lottery is determined (step B114). If the start memory for winning the falling lottery is selected (step B114; Yes), the prefetch notice table 2 is set (step B117), and the prefetch notice execution lottery is performed based on the set table (step B118). ). If it is not the start memory for winning the falling lottery (step B114; No), it is determined whether the start memory is a big hit (step B115).

  If the start memory is a big hit (step B115; Yes), the prefetch notice table 2 is set (step B117), and the prefetch notice execution lottery is performed based on the set table (step B118). If the start memory is not a big hit (step B115; No), the prefetch notice table 1 is set (step B116), and the prefetch notice execution lottery is performed based on the set table (step B118). Thereafter, a prefetch notice is set in the selected mode (step B119), and the prefetch command receiving process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the prefetch notice table 2 has a higher probability of selecting execution of the prefetch effect than the prefetch notice table 1, and the probability of selecting the pattern 3 among a plurality of types of execution modes is higher. Yes. That is, when winning a big hit or winning a falling lottery, the pre-reading effect is easy to be executed, and furthermore, there is a high possibility of winning a big hit or a falling lottery in the order of pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 3. It has come to suggest.

[Fluctuation processing]
In addition, the changing process shown in FIG. 44 is performed instead of the changing process shown in FIG. In this changing process, first, in the case of a high probability state (step B94; Yes), the number of games from the previous big hit symbol to the predetermined number of times is confirmed (step B121), and it remains as a changing pattern information setting parameter. Falling lottery execution suggestion information corresponding to the number of games is set (step B122). By these processes, the effect display 41a is set according to the length of the period until the falling lottery state is reached. The setting of the effect display 41a is basically set according to the length of the period until the falling lottery state is reached, but when the pre-reading effect suggesting that it is a big hit is performed, the fall is performed. When the effect display 41a that suggests that the length of the period until the lottery state is short is set, or when a pre-reading effect that suggests winning the falling lottery is being performed, until the falling lottery state is reached You may make it set the production | presentation display 41a which suggests that the length of a period is long.

  Based on the above, the variable display device (display device 41) for displaying the variable display game that displays the identification symbol in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37). In the game machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the probability that the result of the variable display game will be a special result is set higher than the normal probability state. A probability setting means (game control device 100) for generating a high probability state, a fall lottery means (game control device 100) for determining that the high probability state falls to a normal probability state by execution of a fall lottery, and a fall Probability transition means (game control device 100) for transitioning from the high probability state to the normal probability state when it is determined by the lottery means that the falling lottery has been won; As the variable display game, the variable display game control means (game control device 100) capable of controlling the first variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is executed and the second variable display game in which the determination by the falling lottery is not executed. And an effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing effects related to the execution of the first variation display game and the second variation display game, and the effect control means executes the first variation display game. This means that the execution mode of the specific effect is different depending on whether the second variation display game is executed or not.

  Further, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) indicates that during the execution of the second variation display game, the first variation display game is executed after the second variation display game and the determination by the falling lottery is executed. It is possible to perform the suggestion.

  The effect display 41a is set as a specific effect, and the execution mode of the specific effect is made different by changing the effect display 41a between when the first variation display game is executed and when the second variation display game is executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the display of the decoration special figure variation display game is set as the specific effect, and the result mode and the identification information to be used are different between when the first variation display game is executed and when the second variation display game is executed. Alternatively, the execution mode of the decorative special figure variation display game may be a specific effect, and the variation pattern may be different between when the first variation display game is executed and when the second variation display game is executed. Also good.

  Moreover, you may make it make the appearance probability of the above-mentioned specific effect differ by the case where a 1st fluctuation display game is performed, and the case where a 2nd fluctuation display game is performed. Furthermore, the effect shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 is set as the specific effect, and the specific effect can be executed in either case where the first variation display game is executed or when the second variation display game is executed. The second variation display game may have a lower probability of being executed than the first variation display game.

[Third Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a third modification of the second embodiment described above will be described. 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. The gaming machine of this modification is configured so that no big hit occurs in the falling lottery state.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 45 is performed in the big hit flag 2 setting process (step B341) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In the big hit flag setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A421), and it is determined whether the game is a falling lottery execution game (step A422).

  If the game is not a falling lottery execution game (step A422; No), a big hit random number is loaded and prepared from the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) (step A423), and a big hit determination process is performed (step A424). If the determination result in the big hit determination process is not a big hit (step A425; No), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 (step A427), and the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. If the determination result in the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A425; Yes), the big hit information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A426), and the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0. (Step A427) and the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is a falling lottery execution game (step A422; Yes), the big hit determination is not performed, the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 (step A427), and the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. . As a result, in the falling lottery state, the big hit determination is not performed and the result is always lost, and it is possible to concentrate on whether or not the falling lottery is won and enjoy the game.

  It should be noted that, when the lottery is in the falling lottery state, the big hit determination is not performed, and the determination result may be always out of place. That is, in the falling lottery state, there is no big hit determination value, and the determination may be made so as to be out of place regardless of the value of the big hit random number. Further, the same process may be performed in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 32 so that no big hit occurs in the falling lottery state.

  From the above, random number extraction means (game control device 100) for extracting random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). And random number determination means (game control device 100) for determining whether the result of the variation display game becomes a special result at the start of the variation display game based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means, The means does not determine whether a special result is obtained at the start of the first variation display game, or the special result is obtained at the start of the first variation display game regardless of the random number extracted by the random number extraction means. That is, the control for determining that it is not to be executed is executed.

  In addition, the structure of each modification of this embodiment mentioned above can be applied in combination. In addition, the configuration of the present embodiment and the modified example of the present embodiment can be applied in combination with other embodiments and the modified example.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, about the structure similar to the game machine of the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to win a jackpot by satisfying a predetermined condition in addition to winning the jackpot lottery.

  FIG. 46 shows the transition of the gaming state. In the normal gaming state, it is a normal probability state (special figure low accuracy, 1/300), and is not in a short time state (no support). Further, when a probable big hit occurs in each gaming state, the game changes to the probable gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. In this probability variation gaming state, it is a high probability state (special figure high probability, 1/30), and a short time state (with support). Further, when a normal big hit occurs in each gaming state, the game mode shifts to the short-time gaming state after the special gaming state ends. At this time, in the short game state, the normal probability state (special figure high accuracy, 1/300), and the short time state (with support). At this time, when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times in the short game state, the game state shifts to the normal game state. In addition to the big hits caused by the lottery, the big hits can also be generated by executing a predetermined number of special figure change display games (reaching the ceiling) without generating new big wins after the end of the special game state based on the normal big hits. . In this case as well, depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred, the game shifts to a probable gaming state or a short-time gaming state.

  FIG. 47 shows the types of special results. There are 15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B, and 15R probability variation C in the probability variation big hit, and the operation mode of the special variation winning device 38 in the special game state based on these is the operation mode shown in FIGS. 25 (b) to (d). Thus, after the special gaming state is finished, the state becomes a high probability state. Further, there are 15R normal A, 15R normal B, 15R normal C, and 15R normal D in the normal jackpot, and the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in the special game state based on these is 15R shown in FIG. 25 (d). It is the same as the operation mode of the probability variation C, and enters the normal probability state after the special gaming state is finished. In addition, in the case of a normal big hit, depending on the type of special result, a special figure variation display game in which a big hit is generated by satisfying the condition by digesting without generating a new big hit after the end of the special gaming state. The number of ceiling games, which is the number of executions, is set. For example, if it is 15R normal A, 400 games are set as the number of ceiling games, and after the special game state is finished, a special jackpot display game of 400 games is executed without generating a new jackpot, and the big hit is achieved. Occur.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 14 performs the process shown in FIG. In the big hit flag 1 setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal probability state is set (step A431). If the normal hit state is not set (step A431; No), the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 1 region (step A434). ). If the normal probability state (step A431; Yes), the number of games up to the ceiling is confirmed (step A432), and it is determined whether the ceiling has been reached (step A433).

  When the ceiling is reached (step A433; Yes), the big hit flag 1 area is saved with the big hit information (step A438), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 (step A439), The big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. As a result, a big hit is generated by executing a special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times without reaching a new big hit after the special gaming state based on the normal big hit (end of the ceiling).

  If the ceiling has not been reached (step A433; No), the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step A434). Then, the jackpot random number is loaded from the jackpot random number saving area (for special figure 1) (step A435), and the jackpot determination process is performed (step A436). If the determination result in the big hit determination process is not a big hit (step A437; No), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 (step A439), and the big hit flag 1 setting process ends. If the determination result in the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A437; Yes), the big hit information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step A438), and the big hit random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0. Then, the big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. Thereby, when it is a high probability state or when it has not reached the ceiling, the big hit determination by the normal lottery is performed.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
Further, in the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A341) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 15, the process shown in FIG. 49 is performed. In the big hit flag 2 setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal probability state is set (step A441). If the normal hit state is not set (step A441; No), the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 2 region (step A444). ). If the normal probability state (step A441; Yes), the number of games up to the ceiling is confirmed (step A442), and it is determined whether the ceiling has been reached (step A443).

  When the ceiling is reached (step A443; Yes), the big hit information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A448), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 (step A449), The big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. As a result, a big hit is generated by executing a special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times without reaching a new big hit after the special gaming state based on the normal big hit (end of the ceiling).

  If the ceiling has not been reached (step A443; No), the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A444). Then, the jackpot random number is loaded from the jackpot random number save area (for special figure 2) (step A445), and the jackpot determination process is performed (step A446). When the determination result in the big hit determination process is not a big hit (step A447; No), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 (step A449), and the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. If the determination result in the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A447; Yes), the big hit information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A448), and the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0. (Step A449) and the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. Thereby, when it is a high probability state or when it has not reached the ceiling, the big hit determination by the normal lottery is performed.

[Special figure display processing]
In addition, the process shown in FIG. 50 is performed in place of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. In this process, the processes of steps A451 to A457 are performed to determine whether the normal probability state is reached (step A458).

  In the determination of whether or not the normal probability state is present (step A458), when the normal probability state is not satisfied (step A458; No), the special figure display process is terminated. In the case of the normal probability state (step A458; Yes), the number of games up to the ceiling is updated by -1 (step A459). As will be described later, the initial value of the number of games up to the ceiling is set according to the type of the special result at the end of the special game state, and this value is updated by -1 in the normal probability state. This makes it possible to manage the number of games up to the ceiling.

  Thereafter, a ceiling information command for instructing the number of games up to the ceiling is prepared (step A460), a command setting process (step A461) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. The ceiling information command is transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 performs production based on this information. A ceiling information command for instructing the number of games to reach the ceiling may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a counting means for counting the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state. Further, the game control device 100 serves as special game state control means for generating a special game state when the counting result by the counting means reaches a predetermined number.

[Big hits end processing]
Further, in the jackpot end process (step A15) in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 9, the process shown in FIG. 51 is performed. In this jackpot ending process, first, the probability variation judgment flag indicating the probability state after the end of the special gaming state and the presence or absence of the short-time state, the type of the special result that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state was a probable big hit In this case, it is checked whether the flag is a high probability entry flag (step A471), and it is determined whether the entry is a high probability entry (step A472).

  If it is not a high-probability rush (step A472; No), that is, if it is a normal big hit, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A473), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is sent to the test signal. Save in the output data area (step A474). Next, save the number of the hour and hour in the game state display number area (step A475), save the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A476), special game mode The low probability & short time flag is saved in the flag area (step A477).

  After that, the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A478), and the initial value (100 in this case) is saved in the short time fluctuation number area (step A479). As a result, after the special gaming state is ended, the normal probability state is set and the time shortened state is set. Moreover, the time-short state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game 100 times in the time-short state.

  Then, the ceiling number corresponding to the jackpot symbol is set (step A480), and the ceiling number information command corresponding to the set ceiling number is set (step A481). As a result, the number of ceiling games corresponding to the type of special result is set. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a selection means for selecting a predetermined number of times (the number of times of ceiling) at which a special game state is generated according to the type of special result. The ceiling number information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and based on this, the effect control device 300 can grasp the number of ceiling games. It is also possible to provide an effect of suggesting and notifying the number of ceiling games, such as changing the ending screen according to the number of ceiling games.

  After that, a probability information command corresponding to a probability variation determination flag indicating whether or not there is a probability state after the special gaming state or a short-time state is prepared (step A490), command setting processing is performed (step A491), Processing transition setting processing 3 is performed (step A492), and the big hit end processing is ended.

  On the other hand, in the case of high probability entry (step A472; Yes), a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A482), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A483). Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A484), the common figure high probability & power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A485), and the special game The high probability & short time flag is saved in the mode flag area (step A486).

  After that, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A487), and the time variation count area is reset (step A478). As a result, after the special gaming state is finished, a high probability state and a short time state are obtained. In addition, the short-time state continues until the next big hit. Next, the number of games up to the ceiling is reset (step A489), and a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A490). Then, a command setting process is performed (step A491), a special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is performed (step A492), and the jackpot end process is terminated.

[Fluctuation processing]
In addition, the changing process shown in FIG. 52 is performed instead of the changing process shown in FIG. In this changing process, when there is an effect request flag (step B91; Yes), it is determined whether the normal probability state is being reached (step B131). If it is in the normal probability state (step B131; Yes), the number of games until the ceiling is reached is confirmed (step B132), and the ceiling arrival suggestion information is set as the variation pattern information setting parameter (step B133). Thereby, the effect display which suggests the length of the period until a ceiling arrival is set.

  FIG. 53 shows an example of an effect suggesting the length of the period until reaching the ceiling. The display device 41 performs an effect display 41c that suggests the length of the period until reaching the ceiling. In the effect display 41c, the display of rain suggests that the period until the ceiling reaches is long, suggests that the period until the ceiling reaches is short in the order of cloudy display, and the display where the sun is clouded. Informs that it is reaching the ceiling.

  As shown in FIG. 53A, when there are 200 games or more up to the ceiling, rain is displayed as the effect display 41c, and the display changes to cloudy display and cloudy display as the arrival at the ceiling approaches. As shown in FIG. 53 (b), in the game immediately before reaching the ceiling, the effect display 41c is a display in which the sun is clouded, and after that, when reaching the ceiling, the effect display 41c becomes a clear display. . Note that only when the effect button 25 is operated, the arrival at the ceiling may be clearly notified as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), even when there are 100 games or more until reaching the ceiling, the effect display 41c suggesting that the ceiling is near is displayed with clouds over the sun, and the expectation for reaching the ceiling is displayed. You may make it speak. In this case, since the ceiling has not been reached, the effect display 41c returns to the rain display as shown in FIG. Such an effect that expresses the expectation of reaching the ceiling is effective if it is performed immediately before the 400, 500, 600, 700 games, which are the number of ceiling games set according to the special result, when the ceiling is not reached. Is.

  As described above, a game is provided that includes a variable display device (display device 41) that displays a variable display game that displays the identification symbols in a variable manner, and generates a special game state advantageous to the player in relation to the result of the variable display game. In the machine, the counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state, and the special gaming state is generated when the counting result by the counting means reaches a predetermined number. Special game state control means (game control device 100). In addition, selection means (game control apparatus 100) for selecting a predetermined number of times for generating a special game state according to the type of special result is provided.

  In addition, although it is assumed that a big hit will be generated in the next special figure fluctuation display game that has reached the ceiling, a big hit may be generated in the special figure fluctuation display game that has reached the ceiling, or in the start memory that occurred first after reaching the ceiling. A big hit may be generated in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the game, or a big hit may be generated by a predetermined number of games after reaching the ceiling. Further, a high probability state may be set by reaching the ceiling.

  In addition, when a big hit is generated after reaching the ceiling, the type of special result is determined based on the distribution of the special figure variation display game (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) in which the big hit occurs. Alternatively, the type of the special result may be determined by assigning one of the special drawings 2 or the type of the special result may be determined by assigning the start winning area that is first won after reaching the ceiling. Further, the jackpot generated after reaching the ceiling may be a jackpot having a high value such as a promiscuous jackpot or a jackpot with many balls.

  In addition, the number of ceiling games is determined according to the type of special result, but the number of ceiling games is drawn at the timing of reaching the ceiling, during the special game state, during the first special figure change display game after the end of the special game state, etc. You may make it determine by. Alternatively, the number of ceiling games may be determined by lottery when the power is turned on accompanied by RAM clear.

  Further, in the special figure variation display game that is a big hit by reaching the ceiling, if the determination result of the random number is also a big hit, the big hit by the determination of the random number may be preferentially generated. In this case, it is possible to stock the jackpot that was scheduled to be generated by reaching the ceiling and generate the jackpot after the jackpot generated by the determination of the random number. In addition, external information that distinguishes the big hits generated by the determination of random numbers from the big hits generated by reaching the ceiling is transmitted to a management device (hall computer) that is provided in the game store and manages a plurality of gaming machines in an integrated manner. Anyway.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, the ceiling game number is set even in the case of a probable big hit, and the predetermined game number is digested after completion of the special game state regardless of the type of special result. You may make it hit and generate a big hit. By setting the number of ceiling games as shown in FIG. 55, for example, in the case of 15R probability variation C, the next big hit will surely occur in 3 games, and it will be an unprecedented highly interesting gaming machine be able to.

  Also, since the period from the 200 games to the 250 games is a period in which there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur, it is possible to enhance the interest by setting a specific effect mode as a chance zone. Furthermore, even when 500 games are selected as the number of ceiling games, it is possible to enhance the interest by performing an effect that gives an expectation to reach the ceiling immediately before the 200 or 250 games. In addition, regardless of the type of the special result, when the special game state is completed and the predetermined number of games is used to reach the ceiling and a big hit is generated, the big hit lottery by the random number determination is not performed. You may do it. Further, the configuration of the present embodiment can be applied in combination with other embodiments and modifications thereof.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described third embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, a big hit is generated by executing a special figure variation display game having a predetermined variation mode a predetermined number of times.

  FIG. 56 shows the game state transition. In the gaming machine of this modification, points can be earned by executing a special variation display game in a specific variation mode in a normal gaming state that is neither a probability variation state nor a short-time state apart from the occurrence of a big hit by lottery. When the acquired points become predetermined points, a big hit occurs. In other words, a big hit is generated when a special figure variation display game of a specific variation mode is executed a predetermined number of times. In this case as well, depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred, the game shifts to a probable gaming state or a short-time gaming state.

  FIG. 57 shows the types of special results. In the case of a normal big hit, the next required number of points, which is the number of points required to generate a big hit, is set according to the type of special result. For example, in the case of 15R normal A, 2 points are set as the required number of points next time, and when the number of points acquired becomes 2 points after the end of the special game state, a big hit occurs.

  FIG. 58 shows an example of the variation mode. FIG. 58A shows the variation pattern selected when the result is out of sync. In the game control device 100, any one of the variation patterns 1 to 11 is selected as the variation mode, and a command including information on the selected variation mode is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In the effect control device 300, an effect pattern is selected corresponding to the variation mode selected by the game control device 100, and the decoration special figure variation display game is executed.

  For example, when the variation pattern 1 or 2 is selected, the variation time is 10 seconds, and the effect pattern without reach is selected. For the player, since the production pattern is the same, it cannot be determined whether the variation pattern is 1 or 2, but if it is the variation pattern 2, 1 point is added. That is, it is difficult to determine whether or not points have been acquired. Similarly, the variation patterns 3 and 4 where the performance pattern is normal reach, the variation patterns 5 and 6 which are SP1 reach, and the variation patterns 7 and 8 which are SP2 reach A are also added one point if they are one variation pattern. However, since the player cannot determine which variation pattern, it is difficult to determine whether or not points have been acquired. However, there may be a case where it is possible to guess that points have been acquired by performing an effect corresponding to the number of points currently acquired.

  When the variation patterns 9, 10, and 11 are selected, SP2 reach B, SP3 reach A, and SP3 reach B are selected as corresponding production patterns, and points are added. In this case, the player can recognize the acquisition of points from the effect pattern because the result is out of order. That is, the variation mode to which points are not given constitutes the first variation mode, the variation mode to which points are awarded constitutes the second variation mode, and the variation mode is the first variation mode and the second variation mode. Have become difficult to recognize. In addition, the first variation mode includes a plurality of variation modes having different variation display times for displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner, and the second variation mode has the same variation display time as the plurality of first variation modes having different variation display times. A plurality of variation modes are included.

  FIG. 58B shows a variation pattern selected when the result is a big hit. In this case, points are not given in any variation pattern. Note that SP2 reach B and SP3 reach A and B are production modes that have a high ratio of selection in the case of a big hit and a high expectation level for the big hit. And if the performance with a high degree of expectation of the jackpot is made, points will be awarded even if the result is lost, so if it is this production pattern, the player will get points with the expectation of the jackpot Can have the expectation.

  In this way, the big figure is generated by executing the special figure fluctuation display game of a specific fluctuation mode a predetermined number of times, so what kind of fluctuation mode the player becomes every time the fluctuation display game is executed. Pay attention and enjoy the process until the big hit, prevent the monotonous process of the big hit, and enhance the fun of the game.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
In order to perform such control, the big hit flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 59 is performed instead of the big hit flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. In the big hit flag 1 setting process, it is determined whether it is a normal time which is neither a probability change state nor a time-short state (step A501). If it is not normal time (step A501; No), the process after the process of saving the shift information (step A434) in the big hit flag 1 area is performed.

  When it is normal time (step A501; Yes), the set required number of points and the current number of points are confirmed (step A502). When the required number of points has not been reached (step A503; No) The process after the process of saving deviation information (step A434) in the big hit flag 1 area is performed. When the necessary number of points is reached (step A503; Yes), the big hit information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step A438). As a result, a big hit occurs when the necessary number of points is acquired. The point storage area is cleared (step A504) after the process of saving the big hit information in the big hit flag 1 area (step A438).

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
Also, instead of the big hit flag 2 setting process shown in FIG. 49, the big hit flag 2 setting process shown in FIG. 60 is performed. In the big hit flag 2 setting process, it is determined whether it is the normal time which is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state (step A511). If it is not normal time (step A511; No), the processing after the processing (step A444) for saving deviation information in the big hit flag 2 area is performed.

  When it is normal time (step A511; Yes), the set required number of points and the current number of points are confirmed (step A512). When the required number of points has not been reached (step A513; No) The process after the process of saving shift information (step A444) in the big hit flag 2 area is performed. When the necessary number of points is reached (step A513; Yes), the big hit information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A448). As a result, a big hit occurs when the necessary number of points is acquired. The point storage area is cleared (step A514) after the process of saving the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 area (step A448).

[Special figure display processing]
Also, the process shown in FIG. 61 is performed in place of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. In this process, it is determined whether it is the normal time that is neither the probability variation state nor the time-short state (step A521). If it is not the normal time (step A521; No), the special figure display processing is terminated. If it is normal (step A521; Yes), the executed variation pattern is confirmed (step A522), and the point corresponding to the executed variation pattern is stored in the point storage area (step A523). Then, a point number information command corresponding to the current point number is prepared (step A524), command setting processing (step A525) is performed, and the special figure display processing is ended.

  As a result, when the variation pattern selected in the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 2 variation start process shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is the variation pattern to be given points, the corresponding points are added. The Rukoto. That is, the game control device 100 has a first variation mode (a variation mode in which no points are given) and a second variation mode (a variation mode in which points are given) that are different from the first variation mode as a variation mode of the identification symbol. A variation mode selection means for selecting one variation mode from the plurality of variation modes included is included. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a second variation mode determination unit that determines that the second variation mode is selected by the variation mode selection unit and counts the number of times of the determination. Further, the game control device 100 serves as special game state control means for generating a special game state when the count result by the second variation mode determination means reaches a predetermined number of times (predetermined plural times).

[Big hits end processing]
Also, instead of the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 51, the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 62 is performed. In this jackpot ending process, the process of resetting the number of games up to the ceiling (step A489), which has been performed in the case of a high probability rush (step A471; Yes), that is, in the case of a probable big hit is not performed. If it is not a high probability entry (step A471; No), that is, if it is a normal big hit, the next required number of points corresponding to the big hit symbol is set (step A531), and the next required number of points is set. Next time necessary point number information command is set (step A532). Thereby, the required number of points next time according to the type of special result is set, the game is not monotonous, the required number of times is difficult to grasp, and the interest is enhanced. The next necessary point number information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and based on this, the effect control device 300 can grasp the next required point number. It is also possible to perform an effect of suggesting and notifying the next required number of points, such as changing the ending screen according to the required number of next time.

[Fluctuation processing]
Also, the changing process shown in FIG. 63 is performed instead of the changing process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is determined whether it is a normal time that is neither a probable change state nor a short-time state (step B141). If it is not a normal time (step B141; No), the following change pattern information setting process (step B99) is performed. Process. If it is normal time (step B141; Yes), the current number of points is confirmed from the point number information command (step B142), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined point that generates a big hit at one point is reached (step B142). Step B143).

  Then, when the predetermined point that generates a big hit at one point is not reached (step B143; No), point information corresponding to the current number of points is set as a variation pattern information setting parameter (step B144). In addition, when reaching a predetermined point that generates a big hit with one more point (step B143; Yes), information immediately before reaching the predetermined point is set as a variation pattern information setting parameter (step B145).

  As a result, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests and notifies the points that are currently acquired, and it is possible to suggest or notify the player of the second variation mode or the number of appearances of the second variation mode. It is possible to entertain, prevent the process of being a big hit from becoming monotonous, and enhance the fun of the game. For example, suggesting that it is just before the required number of points is reached and informing the effect, it is suggested that the reach is close by replacing the reach effect with a special one or replacing the character that appears with a special character, Inform them to increase their interest and continue their games. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the change display game controlled in the first change mode or the second change mode and the effect related to the counting result by the second change mode determination means. .

  From the above, it is provided with a variable display device (special display 1 display, special map 2 display, display device 41) for displaying a variable display game that displays the identification symbols in a variable manner, and in relation to the result of the variable display game, In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player, as a variation mode of the identification symbol, one variation from a plurality of variation modes including a first variation mode and a second variation mode different from the first variation mode Fluctuation mode selection means (game control device 100) for selecting a mode, and second variation mode determination unit (game control device) for determining that the second variation mode is selected by the variation mode selection unit and counting the number of times of determination. 100) and special game state control means (game control device 100) for generating a special game state when the count result by the second variation mode determination means reaches a predetermined number of times.

  Further, an effect control means (effect) for controlling the effect related to the variation display game controlled in the first variation mode or the second variation mode and the effect related to the counting result by the second variation mode determination unit (game control device 100). A control device 300).

  The special game state control means (game control device 100) can generate a special game state even when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, and the special result includes a plurality of types of special results. The second variation mode determination means (game control device 100) starts counting after the result of the variation display game becomes any one of a plurality of special results, and the special game state control means The predetermined number of times is determined based on the type of special result.

  In addition, although it was assumed that a big hit was generated in the next special figure fluctuation display game that reached the necessary point, a big hit was generated in the special figure fluctuation display game that reached the necessary point, or it occurred first after the necessary point was reached. A big hit may be generated in a special figure variation display game based on the start memory, or a big hit may be generated by a predetermined number of games after reaching a necessary point. Further, a high probability state may be set by reaching the necessary point.

  In addition, when a big hit is generated after the necessary points are reached, the type of special result is determined according to the distribution of the special figure change display game in which the big hit occurs (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). The type of special result may be determined by either one of the distributions of 1 or Special Figure 2, or the type of special result may be determined by the distribution of the start winning area that is first won after reaching the necessary points. good. Further, the jackpot generated after reaching the necessary point may be a jackpot having a high value such as a promising jackpot or a jackpot with many balls.

  Also, the required number of points is determined according to the type of special result, but the required number of points is determined at the timing such as when the required point is reached, in the special game state, during the first special figure change display game after the special game state ends You may make it determine by lottery. In addition, the required number of points may be determined by lottery when the power is turned on with the RAM being cleared.

  Also, in the special figure variation display game that is a big hit when the necessary points are reached, if the random number determination result is also a big hit, the big hit by the random number determination may be preferentially generated. In this case, the jackpot that was scheduled to be generated when the necessary point was reached may be stocked and generated after the jackpot generated by the random number determination. Also, external information that distinguishes the big hits generated by the determination of random numbers from the big hits generated by reaching the necessary points is transmitted to a management device (hall computer) that is provided in the game store and comprehensively manages a plurality of gaming machines. You may do it.

  Alternatively, it is possible to set the condition for generating a big hit only by executing a special figure changing display game of a specific change mode a predetermined number of times or acquiring necessary points, and not to make a big hit lottery by random number determination. Further, the ease of point acquisition may be changed depending on the number of starting memories. In the gaming machine according to this modification, an average of about 1.6 points can be obtained in 100 games, and a big hit is generated by acquiring points in about 300 games. However, this setting can be arbitrarily changed. Further, although only the variation pattern for adding points is set, a variation pattern for subtracting points may be set.

  In addition, points can be earned when it is not in a promiscuous state and not in a short-time state, but it is easier to earn points when in a short-time state than when not in a short-time state, and a big hit occurs again during the short-time state It may be easy to do. Moreover, the point number information command corresponding to the current number of points may not be transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 may independently count the points and reflect them in the effect.

  Further, although points are given in a specific variation pattern, points may be given in the case of a specific result mode. For example, a loss result that gives a point to a loss result and a loss result that does not give a point are set. In this case, for example, the variation result in which points are given in the present modification is associated with the outlier result in which points are assigned, and the outage result in which no points are assigned is associated with the variation pattern in which points are not given, and the same processing is performed. To do. In addition, points may be awarded when a loss reach occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), or points may be always awarded in a special figure 2 variable display game executed in a state other than the short-time state. Also, the number of points is counted, but the number of executions of a specific variation pattern required for the next jackpot is set according to the type of special result, and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that becomes a specific variation pattern is counted. You may do it.

[First Modification of Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a first modification of the above-described fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described fourth 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. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of production.

[Fluctuation processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the changing process shown in FIG. 64 is performed instead of the changing process shown in FIG. In this process during fluctuation, when it is the normal time that is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state (step B141; Yes), it is confirmed whether the variation mode set from the variation pattern command is a variation mode that can acquire points (step B151). ). If points can be acquired (step B152; Yes), the second effect information is set as the variation pattern information setting parameter (step B156).

  If the points cannot be obtained (step B152; No), the second effect execution lottery process (step B153) is performed, and it is determined whether the result of the lottery is a result of executing the second effect (step B154). If it is the result of executing the second effect (step B154; Yes), the second effect information is set as the variation pattern information setting parameter (step B156). If the result is a result of not executing the second effect (step B154; No), the first effect information is set as the variation pattern information setting parameter (step B155).

  That is, when the variation mode (first variation mode) in which points cannot be obtained, the first effect or the second effect is executed, and when the variation mode allows points to be acquired, the second effect is performed. ing. The first effect is an effect that does not include an effect related to point acquisition, and the second effect is an effect that includes an effect related to whether or not points are acquired. That is, the effect control device 300 performs the first effect executing means for executing the first effect during the execution of the variable display game controlled to the first change mode, and the change controlled to the first change mode or the second change mode. A second effect executing means for executing a second effect different from the first effect during execution of the display game is provided. By executing such a second effect, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for being in the second variation mode. Even if the second effect is executed, it is not always the second variation mode, so it is difficult to grasp whether or not the second variation mode has occurred toward the occurrence of the big hit. The game can be continued while enjoying the expectation that this has occurred.

  Further, the second effect can be executed at least when the first variation mode and the second variation mode have the same variation time, and the second effect corresponding to each variation time is set. As a result, there is a possibility of the second variation mode in any case where an effect with a short variable display time is executed or an effect with a long variable display time is executed. But you can have a big win.

  FIG. 65 shows an example of the second effect. Here, as shown in FIGS. 65 (a) and 65 (b), the second effect performed during the execution of the reach effect that the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other and win if the teammate character wins is shown. In this example, the second variation mode capable of acquiring points is executed. In the second effect executed here, a display prompting the user to operate the effect button 25 that constitutes the operating means is displayed as shown in FIG. 65B during the reach effect. When the player operates the effect button 25, the reach effect is notified as shown in FIG. 65 (d) after the reach effect is completed as shown in FIG. 65 (c). That is, it is notified that it was the 2nd fluctuation mode. Further, when the player does not operate the effect button 25, the point acquisition is not notified as shown in FIG. 65 (f) after the reach effect is ended as shown in FIG. 65 (e). That is, it is not notified that it was the second variation mode, and it is unknown whether it was the first variation mode or the second variation mode.

  By making such a production mode, the player can actively participate in the game by operating the operation means, and it becomes easy to grasp whether or not the second variation mode has occurred. It can be a game according to the taste. Note that the second effect may be executed instead of the reach effect. Further, in the second effect, not only the point acquisition notification, but also the cumulative points and the number of executions of the second variation mode may be notified. In this way, you can motivate to continue playing.

  From the above, the first variation mode and the second variation mode are the variation modes in which it is difficult for the player to recognize which variation mode, and the special gaming state control means (game control device 100) has the second variation mode. A special gaming state can be generated when the result of counting by the mode determining means reaches a predetermined number of times, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is executing the variable display game controlled to the first variable mode. A second effect different from the first effect is executed during the execution of the first effect executing means (effect control device 300) for executing the first effect and the variable display game controlled in the first variation mode or the second variation mode. Second effect executing means (effect control device 300).

  In addition, an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is executing the second effect in the variation display game controlled in the second variation mode. When there is an operation on the operation means, the fact that the variation display game is in the second variation mode is notified.

  In addition, the first variation mode includes a plurality of variation modes having different variation display times for displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner, and the second variation mode has the same variation display time as the plurality of first variation modes having different variation display times. The second effect executing means (effect control device 300) includes a plurality of change modes and can execute at least the second effect corresponding to the change modes having the same change display time.

  Further, the effect control means (effect control device 300) can notify the count result by the second variation mode determination means (game control device 100).

[Second Modification of Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a second modification of the above-described fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described fourth 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. The gaming machine of this modification can always obtain points with a specific number of games.

  FIG. 66 (a) shows the types of special results. In the gaming machine of this modification, three types of D1, D2, and D3 are set as 15R normal D. These are specific variation patterns for a variation pattern selection table that determines the variation mode for a special diagram variation display game in which the number of executions of the special diagram variation display game counted from the end of the special gaming state is the number of variation pattern selection table switching games. Settings to change to the selection table are made. For example, when 15R normal D1, D2, D3 occurs in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern selection table of the special figure fluctuation display game for the 220th game, the 230th game, and the 240th game, respectively, selects the specific fluctuation pattern. Change to table. It is to be noted that the normal variation pattern selection table is returned from the special diagram variation display game next to the special diagram variation display game in which the specific variation pattern selection table is selected.

  FIG. 66B shows a specific variation pattern selection table. All of the variation modes selected in the specific variation pattern selection table are variation modes in which points can be acquired. That is, in the case of 15R normal D1, D2, D3, points can be always obtained in the special figure variation display game of the predetermined game counting from the end of the special game state. As a result, by continuing the game, it will approach the occurrence of a big hit, and can motivate to continue the game.

  In order to perform such control, the game control apparatus 100 counts the number of games since the end of the special gaming state, and the special figure variation that becomes the variation pattern selection table switching game number set according to the type of the special result. For the display game, the variation mode is set using the specific variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a predetermining unit that determines information related to the execution of the variable display game that is executed based on a predetermined start memory that has not yet occurred. The variation mode can be determined in advance (to the second variation mode). Further, the variation mode selection means (game control device 100) selects the second variation mode as the variation mode of the variation display game when the number of executions of the variation display game reaches the predetermined number of executions.

  Then, in the state where the start memory for executing the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the number of change pattern selection table switching games has not yet occurred, the notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold, which is a notification regarding the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, is performed. It is possible. FIG. 67 shows an example of such a notice when a hold occurs. In the example shown in FIG. 67, 15R normal D1 is derived in the special figure 1 variation display game, the 220th game is set as the number of variation pattern selection table switching games, and the 220th special game state after the end of the special game state. An example is shown in which the variation pattern selection table is switched to the specific variation pattern selection table for the diagram variation display game.

  The special figure variation display game being executed in FIG. 67 (a) is the 216th special figure variation display game counted from the end of the special gaming state. Then, there is a special figure start memory for executing the 217th and 218th special figure change display games. In this state, as shown in FIG. 67 (b), when the special figure start memory for executing the 219th special figure fluctuation display game is generated, the special figure for executing the 220th special figure fluctuation display game that has not yet occurred. A notice at the occurrence of the hold is made at the position where the decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the start memory is displayed.

  In the advance notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold, the area where the decoration special figure start memory display 41b is displayed is surrounded by a dotted line, and information on the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory (here, “?”) Is displayed. ) Is displayed. As described above, the notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold is performed in the area where the decorative special figure start memory display 41b is displayed, so that it is possible to effectively notify that something will occur if the start memory is generated.

  For the type of display of the notice when a hold occurs, a message such as “?” Or “what happens?” Is displayed, and some players cannot understand the contents of the information, or the type of variation. Various types of information such as easy-to-recognize information that clearly informs the contents of information by displaying that points can be acquired or the like are prepared. The notification mode of the notice of occurrence of the hold can be changed according to the progress of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 67 (c), the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is changed. When is finished, the notification mode is changed from “?” To “point?”. Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (d), the notification mode is changed from “Point?” To “Point!” During the execution of the next special figure variation display game. In other words, the information is gradually switched from ambiguous notification to definite notification.

[Hold count command reception processing]
In order to perform such control, the process shown in FIG. 68 is performed in the hold number command reception process in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In the hold number command reception process, in addition to the process of increasing / decreasing the display of the decoration special figure start memory display 41b in accordance with the increase / decrease of the special figure start memory, the special figure fluctuation display which is a predetermined number of times with the set special information. In a state where the start memory for executing the game has not yet occurred, processing related to the control of the notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold for performing notification regarding the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is also performed.

  In the hold number command reception process, first, the special figure reservation number command is confirmed (step B161), and it is determined whether the special figure reservation number command has been received (step B162). And when the decoration special figure reservation number command is not received (step B162; No), a reservation number command reception process is complete | finished. If a decoration special figure hold number command is received (step B162; Yes), it is determined whether the command is an overflow command (step B163).

  If the command is an overflow command (step B163; Yes), the pending number command reception process is terminated. If the command is not an overflow command (step B163; No), it is determined whether the object of the decoration hold number command is FIG. 1 (step B164). If the decoration hold number command is the special figure 1 (step B164; Yes), that is, if the decoration hold number command is transmitted based on the increase or decrease of the first start memory, the current special figure 1 hold number storage area Is acquired (step B165), and a value based on the decoration special figure hold number command received this time is acquired (step B166). Next, the difference is calculated and the value in the special figure 1 hold number storage area is updated (step B167), the special figure 1 hold number display data is set based on the updated contents (step B168), and a notice is given when the hold occurs. The notice execution flag at the time of the occurrence of the hold set when it is performed is confirmed (step B173).

  On the other hand, when the object of the decoration hold number command is the special figure 2 (step B164; No), that is, the decoration hold number command transmitted based on the increase / decrease of the second start memory, the current special figure 2 hold number A value in the storage area is acquired (step B169), and a value based on the decoration special figure holding number command received this time is acquired (step B170). Next, the difference is calculated and the value in the special figure 2 hold number storage area is updated (step B171), the special figure 2 hold number display data is set based on the updated contents (step B172), and a notice is given when the hold occurs. The notice execution flag at the time of the occurrence of the hold set when it is performed is confirmed (step B173).

  By the above processing, the display of the decorative special figure start memory display 41b is increased or decreased in accordance with the increase or decrease of the special figure start memory number (holding number). That is, the effect control device 300 serves as start memory notifying means for recognizing to the player the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means (game control apparatus 100). The start memory notifying means notifies the player of the start memory number by controlling the display in the start memory display area. It can also be said that the production control device 300 serves as a start memory display control means for performing display control of the decoration special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means (game control device 100).

  A holding notice notification flag at the time of holding occurrence is confirmed (step B173) when the holding notice is issued (step B174; No). It is confirmed whether the table is to be changed (step B179). If it is in the flag set state (step B174; Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the suspension for changing the variation pattern selection table has been generated (step B175).

  If it has not been generated (step B176; No), the pending number command reception process ends. If it has already occurred (step B176; Yes), the display for the change pattern selection table change target hold is switched to the detailed notice display (step B177), and the notice execution flag at the occurrence of the hold is cleared (step B178). ), It is confirmed whether or not the next hold to be generated is a target for changing the variation pattern selection table (step B179). The detailed notice display is a display for recognizing that the player can recognize the point acquisition in the special figure changing display game executed based on the predetermined start memory that is the subject of the notice when the suspension occurs. By switching to the detailed notice display when the start memory for performing the notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold occurs in this way, a privilege can be given to the player who has generated the start memory, and the stoppage can be prevented.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the generated hold is a change pattern selection table change target (step B179). If it is not a change target (step B180; No), the hold number command reception process is terminated. If the change is to be made (step B180; Yes), the advance notice at the occurrence of the hold is set as the advance notice at the occurrence of the hold (step B181) based on the contents of the changed variation pattern selection table (step B181). The flag is set (step B182), and the pending number command reception process is terminated. The number of games for changing the variation pattern selection table is transmitted from the game control device 100 at the end of the special game state, and the effect control device 300 counts the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state. Thus, it is possible to confirm whether or not the next occurrence of the hold is the target for changing the variation pattern selection table.

  With the above processing, the notice of the on-hold occurrence that performs notification regarding the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in a state where the start memory for executing the special figure fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation pattern selection table is changed has not yet occurred. Will be performed. Thereby, even if there is no start-up memory, it is possible to execute a notice for the player, and a novel notice effect can be performed. Further, since the player tries to generate a corresponding start memory, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. It should be noted that such a notice at the time of occurrence of the hold may be performed for the start memory that has not yet been generated to execute the special figure variation display game in which the variation pattern selection table is not changed. In this case, it is more effective if it is performed corresponding to the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game that is the number of variation pattern selection table switching games selected according to the type of each special result.

  In other words, the production control device 300 holds based on the determination of the predetermining means (game control device 100) and suggests information related to the execution of the variable display game based on the predetermined start memory before the occurrence of the predetermined start memory. Pre-notification means that can execute advance notice when it occurs. In addition, the production control device 300 selects one notification mode from a plurality of notification modes as a notification mode of a notice of occurrence of a hold with respect to a predetermined start memory that has not yet occurred and the predetermined condition is satisfied. A notification mode selection means for executing a time notice is provided.

  In addition, the change of the notification mode of the advance notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold can be changed when the predetermined timing is reached by performing an update setting according to the progress status of the special figure variable display game in the process during the change. it can. This change is made so as to make it easier to sequentially recognize that points can be acquired in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory subject to the notice of occurrence of holding. As a result, it is possible to suppress the stoppage because an attempt is made to generate the start-up memory in which the advance notice is given at the time of occurrence of the hold.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), a variable display device that can execute a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner (see Fig. 1 display) Game machine 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41), and a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of stopping the variable display game is a predetermined special result, A start winning storage means (game control device 100) for extracting a predetermined random number and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as an execution right of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and a start winning Start memory notification means (production control device 300) for recognizing to the player the number of start memories stored in the storage means, and a variation table executed based on predetermined start memory that has not yet occurred. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining information related to the execution of the game, and the start memory notifying means based on the determination of the pre-determining means before the predetermined start memory is generated In other words, it has a prior notification means (production control device 300) for performing prior notification (notice of occurrence of holding) that suggests information related to the execution of the variable display game based on the above.

  Further, the prior determination means (game control device 100) can determine the variation pattern (variation mode) of the variation display game in advance, and the prior notification unit varies the variation display game executed based on a predetermined start-up memory. The prior notification that suggests the pattern is performed.

  Further, the start memory notifying means (effect control device 300) is provided for each start memory stored in the start winning storage means in the start memory display area set as a part of the display area of the variable display device (display device 41). The start memory display (decoration special figure start memory display 41b) corresponding to is displayed, and the prior notification means (production control device 300) displays the start memory display when a predetermined start memory is generated in the start memory display area. In the displayed area, prior notification is performed.

  The variable display game is based on the first predetermined random numbers (variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3) related to the execution of the variable display game among the predetermined random numbers stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100). The variable display game execution mode control means (game control device 100) controls the execution mode of the game, and the variable display game execution mode control means uses the fluctuation pattern used for executing the variable display game based on the first predetermined random number. A variation pattern setting means (game control device 100) for setting, and a plurality of variation pattern selection tables each including a plurality of variation patterns set so that the selection probabilities are different from each other. The variation pattern is determined with reference to one of the plurality of variation pattern selection tables, Is established, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the specific variation pattern selection table including only the specific variation pattern among the plurality of variation pattern selection tables, and the predetermining means (game control device 100) As the information related to the execution of the variable display game based on the predetermined start memory that has not yet occurred, it is determined that the variable display game has a specific variation pattern, and a prior notification means (effect control device) No. 300) notifies in advance that the variation display game executed based on the predetermined start memory becomes a specific variation pattern before the occurrence of the predetermined start memory that will satisfy the predetermined condition. It will be.

  In addition, the prior notification means (the production control device 300) selects one notification mode from a plurality of notification modes as a notification mode of the prior notification for a predetermined start memory that has not yet occurred, which will satisfy the predetermined condition. In addition, a notification mode selection unit (production control device 300) that performs prior notification is provided, and the notification mode selection unit changes the notification mode of the previous notification being executed according to the progress of the variable display game. In other words, the variation pattern of the variation display game based on the predetermined start-up memory is switched to a notification mode that allows the player to easily recognize.

  In addition, when a predetermined start memory corresponding to the prior notification occurs, the prior notification means (the effect control device 300) displays the start memory display (decoration special figure start memory display 41b) corresponding to the predetermined start memory. This means that the player can be notified of the change mode (the second change mode) of the change display game executed based on the predetermined start-up memory.

  In addition, although the notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold is performed on the decorative special chart start memory display 41a, it is not limited to this, and may be performed on another display area in the display device 41 or another display device. Further, the execution mode of the advance notice at the time of the occurrence of the hold is not limited to the display, but may be performed by voice, lamp, LED lighting or the like.

  Further, in the hold number command reception process shown in FIG. 68, it is checked whether the next hold to be generated is the target for changing the variation pattern selection table (step B179). You may make it start a notice at the time of holding | maintenance at the time of the generation | occurrence | production of the special figure start memory before a single. However, as shown in FIG. 67, when the notice of occurrence of the hold is displayed by displaying it in the start memory display area, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the special figure start memory to be changed is displayed in the start memory display area. The notice will be given when the hold occurs after the status is displayed. That is, the display position of the notice when the hold occurs is set to be within the position of the maximum hold number so as not to exceed the displayable position of the decorative special figure start storage display 41b.

  Further, when the player stops playing the game when the on-hold notice is given, the notice on the on-hold occurrence may be terminated or switched to the detailed notice display. The determination as to whether or not the player has quit the game is made based on, for example, whether or not the operation unit 24 is operated, whether or not there is a winning at the start winning opening 36 or the like in a predetermined period, and the like.

  In addition, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the start memory determined to be a big hit by the pre-reading process is displayed in a display manner similar to the notice at the time of holding occurrence, and points are displayed in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. You may make it perform the production which makes it look like it was a big hit by reaching a necessary point.

  In addition to the big hits caused by the lottery, the big hits can also be generated by executing a predetermined number of special figure change display games (reaching the ceiling) without generating new big wins after the end of the special game state based on the normal big hits. In the case where the configuration is provided, a notice at the time of the occurrence of the suspension may be made to the start memory that has not yet been generated to execute the special figure variation display game as the number of ceiling games.

  In addition, the configurations of the modifications of the present embodiment described above can be applied in combination. In addition, the configuration of the present embodiment and the modified example of the present embodiment can be applied in combination with other embodiments and the modified example.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine of the fifth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described third embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to set a high probability state over a special figure variation display game with a predetermined number of executions after the end of the special gaming state, and depending on the type of special result, The number of executions of the special figure variation display game is different.

  FIG. 69 shows the transition of the gaming state. In the normal gaming state, the normal probability state (special figure low accuracy, 1/300) is set, and the normal mode display indicating the normal probability state is set instead of the short time state (no support). When a big hit occurs in the normal gaming state, the game shifts to the probable gaming state after the special gaming state ends. In this probability variation gaming state, the probability variation mode display is set to indicate a high probability state (special figure high probability, 1/30), a short time state (with support), and a high probability state. Then, the game is shifted to the normal game state by digesting the predetermined number of games selected according to the type of special result in the probability variation game state.

  FIG. 70 shows the types of special results. In the case of 15R probability change A, the special variation winning device 38 operates in the operation mode shown in FIG. 25 (b) in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, 120 special figure variation display games are executed. It will be in a probable gaming state over a period of time. Further, in the case of 15R probability variation B, 15R probability variation C, and 15R probability variation D, the special variation winning device 38 operates in the operation mode shown in FIG. 25 (d). The probable game state is maintained over a period of 60 or 90 special figure fluctuation display games.

  The 15R probability variation B, C, and D have the same result form of the decorative special figure variation display game, and it is difficult for the player to determine which special result is the result. In the case of the 15R probability variation B, C, D, in the probability variation gaming state, for the 30th game and the 60th game, which are the number of times that the probability variation gaming state may continue or end, from the 3rd game before A special effect indicating the possibility of the end of the probability variation gaming state is performed over the number of times of the game. In FIG. 71, the execution mode of the effect in the case of the 30th game is shown.

  FIG. 71 (a) shows a case where the period during which the probability variation gaming state is set is 30 games. Before the 27th game, which is 3 games before the 30th game, an effect during ST is performed as a probability change mode display indicating the probability change gaming state. Then, a special effect indicating the possibility of the end of the probability variation gaming state is executed from the 27th game to the 30th game, and the normal effect is performed from the 31st game as a normal mode effect indicating the normal gaming state. In addition, with the end of the probability variation gaming state, the time reduction state is also ended.

  FIG. 71 (b) shows a case where the period for which the probability variation gaming state is set is 60 games. In this case as well, before the 27th game, which is the 3rd game before the 30th game, an effect during ST is performed as a probability change mode display indicating that the game is in the probability change game state, and the probability change from the 27th game to the 30th game is performed. A special effect indicating the possibility of the end of the gaming state is executed. Then, in the special effect of the 30th game, the ST return effect informing that the probability variation game state continues is performed, and the effect during ST indicating the probability variation game state is performed from the 31st game. Note that the same applies to the case where the period during which the probability variation gaming state is set is 90 games.

  72 and 73 show an example of effects in the period shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 72 (a), an effect during ST is performed before the 27th game. In the effect during ST, the ST number which is the number of continued games in the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 72 (b), the special effect starts when the 27th game is reached. In this special effect, if the patrol light provided on the gaming machine shines by hitting the effect button 25 repeatedly, it is informed that it is a big hit, and the occurrence of a big hit in a short period until the end of the probabilistic gaming state is generated. The production is expected.

  This effect is also performed in each of the 28th game, the 29th game, and the 30th game. Here, as shown in FIG. 72 (f), the patrol light does not shine even in the 30th game and no big hit occurs. Thereafter, if the period of time in which the probability change gaming state is 30 games as shown in FIG. 71 (a) is 30 games, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 73, it is notified that the probability variation gaming state is over, and as shown in FIG. 73 (c), the normal game state is returned to the normal gaming state from the next special figure variation display game. Also, as shown in FIG. 71 (b), when the period of time of the probable gaming state is 60 games, an explosion video is displayed as shown in FIG. 73 (d), as shown in FIG. 73 (e). It is notified that the probability variation gaming state will continue, and as shown in FIG. 73 (f), the next special figure variation display game is also in the probability variation gaming state and the effect during ST is performed.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process, Big hit flag 2 setting process]
In order to perform the processing as described above, in the big hit flag 1 setting processing and big hit flag 2 setting processing shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, the processing of steps A431 to A433 and A441 to A443 is not performed.

[Special figure display processing]
In addition, the process shown in FIG. 74 is performed in place of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. If it is determined in step A388 of FIG. 16 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A388; No), it is determined whether the time is short (time saving state) (step A541). If the time is not short (step A541; No), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is performed (step A547), and the special figure display process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A547), a process of setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is performed.

  If the time is short (step A541; Yes), the probability variation variation count for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the probability variation state is updated by -1 (step A542), and the probability variation variation count becomes zero. (Step A543). In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the short-time state ends with the end of the high-probability state. When the number of times of probability change is not 0 (step A543; No), that is, when the probability change state and the short time state continue even in the next special figure change display game, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is performed (step A547). The process during the figure display is terminated.

  Also, if the probability variation change count is 0 (step A543; Yes), that is, if the probability variation state and the time-short state end in this special figure variation display game, a probability information command at the time of the probability variation (time-short) end is prepared. (Step A544), command setting processing (Step A545) is performed. Thereafter, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time reduction) is performed (step A546), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time reduction) (step A546), a process for setting the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a process related to the end of the short time state, and the like are performed. That is, the normal probability setting means for setting the normal probability state by ending the high probability state when the number of times of the variable display game executed after the game control device 100 sets the high probability state reaches a predetermined number. Eggplant.

[Big hits end processing]
Also, instead of the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 51, the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 75 is performed. In this big hit end processing, the processing of steps A482 to A487 is performed, the initial value of the probability variation variation number corresponding to the big hit symbol is saved in the probability variation (short time) variation frequency region (step A551), and then the processing of steps A490 to A492 is performed. Then, the jackpot ending process is completed. Thereby, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the probability variation gaming state according to the type of the special result is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a selection means for selecting a period for which a high probability state is set according to the type of special result.

[Fluctuation processing]
In addition, the changing process shown in FIG. 76 is performed instead of the changing process shown in FIG. In this process during fluctuation, if there is an effect request flag (step B91; Yes), it is determined whether the probability change state is in effect (step B191), and if it is not in the probability change state (step B191; No), the fluctuation pattern information is determined. Setting processing (step B99) The following processing is performed.

  If it is in the probability change state (step B191; Yes), it is determined whether there is a special flag (step B192). The special flag is a flag that is set when the most recent special result is 15R probability variation B, C, D. When this special flag is not present (step B192; No), the following processing is performed after the variation pattern information setting process (step B99). In this case, the most recent special result is 15R probability variation A, and it is clear from the operation mode of the special variation winning apparatus 38 that no other special effects are performed.

  If there is a special flag (step B192; Yes), the number of probability variation is confirmed (step B192), and it is determined whether the number is a specific game (step B193). This probability variation number of times is that the number of executions of the special figure variation display game since the end of the special gaming state is managed in the effect control device 300, but every time the special figure variation display game is executed from the game control device 100. It is also possible to transmit the number of times of probability variation and to manage the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state based on this. The number of specific games is the number of games divided by the 30th game and the 60th game before the 30th game, which is the number of game breaks that the probability variation gaming state may continue or end. It is the number of games corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be performed.

  When it is not this specific number of games (step B193; No), the process below a fluctuation pattern information setting process (step B99) is performed. If the number of games is a specific number (step B193; Yes), special effect zone information is set as a variation pattern information setting parameter (step B194), and the processing after the variation pattern information setting process (step B99) is performed. By setting the special zone information, a variation pattern for performing the special effect is selected, and the special effect is executed. Further, in the special figure variation display game that becomes the number of breaks, a corresponding special effect is set depending on whether or not the probability variation gaming state is continued. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a specific production control unit that performs a specific production when a period in which the selection unit can be selected passes in a high probability state.

  Based on the above, it is advantageous for the player when the variable display game that displays the identification symbol in a variable manner is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state, a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the variable display game is a special result is set higher than the normal probability state is generated for a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. Probability setting means (game control device 100) and selection means (game control device 100) for selecting a period of high probability according to the type of special result are provided.

  The selection means is configured to select one period from a plurality of predetermined periods according to the type of special result, and is specified when a period in which the selection means can be selected passes in a high probability state. The specific effect control means (effect control device 300) for performing the effect is provided.

  Note that even if the probability variation gaming state continues for the number of breaks, it may be possible to return to the time shortening state again after ending the time reduction state and making it appear as if the probability variation gaming state has ended. In this case, for example, a variation pattern selection table in which only SP reach is selected in the number of breaks is set and SP reach is executed, and an effect of returning to the probability variation gaming state is performed in the effect during the SP reach. In addition, the configuration of the present embodiment described above can be applied in combination with other embodiments and modifications thereof.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine of the sixth 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. The gaming machine of this embodiment can change the variation time of the special figure variation display game to a variation time shorter than the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection table by the player's selection.

  FIG. 77 shows an example of the variation mode. FIG. 77 (a) shows the variation pattern selected when the result is out of sync. In the game control device 100, any one of the variation patterns 1 to 10 is selected as the variation mode, and a command including information on the selected variation mode is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In the effect control device 300, an effect pattern is selected corresponding to the variation mode selected by the game control device 100, and the decoration special figure variation display game is executed.

  In addition, in the game control device 100, it is determined whether or not it is possible to skip to change the variation time of the special figure variation display game to a variation time shorter than the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection table according to the selected variation pattern. It comes to decide. For example, when the game control device 100 selects the variation pattern 1 or 2, the variation time of 10 seconds is set, and the effect control device 300 selects the effect pattern without reach. When the variation pattern is 1, the player can select skipping. When skipping is selected, the variation time is changed to 1 second. Further, when the variation pattern 2 is selected, skip cannot be selected.

  The selection ratio of variation pattern 1 that can be skipped is 86.5%, whereas the selection ratio of variation pattern 2 that cannot be skipped is 0.5%, and the same effect pattern is selected. In the variation pattern, the variation ratio in which skip can be selected has a higher selection ratio. Further, even in the case of a variation pattern in which another effect pattern is selected, the variation pattern in which skipping can be selected has a higher selection ratio.

  FIG. 77 (b) shows a variation pattern selected when the result is a big hit. Also in this case, as a variation pattern for selecting the same effect pattern, a variation pattern that can be skipped and a variation pattern that cannot be skipped are set. When the result is a big hit, the variation ratio in which skip cannot be selected in the variation pattern in which the same effect pattern is selected has a higher selection ratio.

  The selection of skip is possible for the start memory that executes the special figure fluctuation display game before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation pattern (effect pattern) at the time of this selection and the special figure fluctuation The player cannot know the result of the display game. Therefore, when skip cannot be selected, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory.

  In order to perform such control, the gaming machine is provided with a skip button for the player to select skip. The input by operating the skip button is input to the game control device 100. The gaming state includes a normal gaming state and a probability variation gaming state. After the special gaming state is finished, the probability variation gaming state is assumed until a predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed.

[Special Figure Game Processing, Skip Button Input Processing]
Also, the special game process shown in FIG. 78 is performed instead of the special game process shown in FIG. In this special game processing, skip button input processing (step A561) is performed. As shown in FIG. 79, in the skip button input process, first, it is determined whether there is a skip standby hold (step A571). The skip standby hold is a start-up memory in which the player has not selected whether or not to skip. If there is no skip standby hold (step A571; No), the skip button input process is terminated. If there is a skip waiting hold (step A571; Yes), it is determined whether there is a skip operation that is an operation of the skip button by the player (step A572).

  If there is no skip operation (step A572; No), the skip button input process ends. If there is a skip operation (step A572; Yes), the target hold skip information is confirmed (step A573), and it is determined whether skipping is possible (step A574). The skip information includes information on the variation pattern determined by the prefetching process, so that it can be determined whether the variation pattern can be skipped.

  If skipping is possible (step A574; Yes), skip decision information is set in the target hold (step A575), a skip decision command is prepared (step A576), and command setting processing is performed (step A579). Then, the skip button input process is terminated. If skipping is not possible (step A574; No), skip failure information is set in the target hold (step A577), a skip failure command is prepared (step A578), and command setting processing is performed (step A579). The skip button input process is terminated. The skip determination command and the skip failure command are later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 sets whether to skip the target start memory.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Further, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 80 is performed instead of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this special figure 1 variation start process, the pending skip information to be digested is confirmed (step A581), and if there is skip determination information (step A582; Yes), skip execution information is set as a variation pattern determination parameter (step A583). ). Thereby, the variation time is set to 1 second regardless of the variation pattern random number.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 81 is performed instead of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this special figure 2 variation start process, the pending skip information to be digested is confirmed (step A591), and if there is skip determination information (step A592; Yes), skip execution information is set as a variation pattern determination parameter (step A593). ). Thereby, the variation time is set to 1 second regardless of the variation pattern random number.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Further, in the prefetch command receiving process in the first scene control process shown in FIG. 19, the process shown in FIG. 82 is performed. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, prize presentation symbol command) has been received (step B201). If it has not been received (step B201; No), skip failure has occurred. It is determined whether there is information (step B210). If it has been received (step B201; Yes), a prefetch command is stored in association with the stored start memory (step B202), and it is determined whether or not a high probability state is being established (step B203).

  When it is not in the high probability state (step B203; No), a prefetch notice with a low probability is set (step B209), and it is determined whether there is skip failure information (step B210). In this case, for example, when the start memory is a big hit, the start memory is a specific reach (e.g., SP reach), or the start memory is a start memory selected by lottery, the result is out of place. To do.

  If the state is a high probability state (step B203; Yes), it is determined whether the start-up memory is a big hit (step B204). If the start memory is a big hit (step B204; Yes), the prefetch notice table 2 is set (step B206), and the prefetch notice execution lottery is performed based on the set table (step B207). If the start memory is not a big hit (step B204; No), the prefetch notice table 1 is set (step B205), and the prefetch notice execution lottery is performed based on the set table (step B207). Thereafter, a prefetch notice is set in the selected mode (step B208), and it is determined whether there is skip failure information (step B210).

  The prefetch notice table 2 has a higher probability of selecting execution of the prefetch effect than the prefetch notice table 1, and has a higher probability of selecting a pattern with high reliability among a plurality of types of execution modes. That is, it is easy to execute a prefetch effect when it is a big hit, and it is easy to select a prefetch effect with higher reliability.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is skip failure information (step B210). If there is no skip failure information (step B210; No), the prefetch command reception process is terminated. Further, when there is skip failure information (step B210; Yes), it is confirmed whether the corresponding hold has been prefetched (step B211). Then, if the corresponding hold has been prefetched in advance (step B211; Yes), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated.

  If the corresponding hold is not already prefetched (step B211; No), a prefetching notice execution lottery is performed based on the prefetching notice table 2 (step B212), and a prefetch notice is set in the selected mode (step B212). B213), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated. As described above, since the start memory that cannot be skipped is likely to be a big hit, the player's sense of expectation is made by performing a pre-reading effect when the player selects skip but cannot. To increase. In addition, when the corresponding hold is prefetched in advance (step B211; Yes), it may be changed to a prefetch effect with higher reliability.

[Fluctuation processing]
Further, the changing process shown in FIG. 83 is performed instead of the changing process shown in FIG. In this changing process, when it is in the normal state that is not the short-time state (step B221; Yes), it is determined whether there is skip failure information in the start-up memory (step B222). If there is skip failure information (step B222; Yes), skip failure information is set as a variation pattern setting parameter (step B223).

  As a result, when there is a start memory that the player has selected to skip, but cannot be started, a specific effect is continuously performed over the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. As described above, since the start memory that cannot be skipped is likely to be a big hit, if the player selects skip but cannot, a specific effect is continuously given over the start memory. Doing so increases the player's expectations.

  From the above, it is provided with a variable display device (special display 1 display, special map 2 display, display device 41) for displaying a variable display game that displays the identification symbols in a variable manner, and in relation to the result of the variable display game, In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a random number related to the execution of the variable display game is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) Random number extraction means (game control device 100) for performing, variation mode selection means (game control device 100) for selecting the variation mode and variation time of the identification symbol based on the random numbers extracted by the random number extraction unit, and the operation of the player And a change mode selection means based on the operation of the operation means before the start of the change display game. The variation time information, and it has to be set to a predetermined time period regardless of the random number extracted by the random number extracting unit.

  Further, the variation mode selection means is based on the operation of the operation means, regardless of the random number extracted by the random number extraction means, as the variation time of the identification symbol than the variation time selectable by the random number extracted by the random number extraction means. This means that a short variation time is set.

  Further, the variation mode selection unit is responsive to the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit based on the operation of the operation unit only when the variation mode selected based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit is a predetermined variation mode. First, the predetermined time is set as the variation time of the identification symbol.

  The predetermined variation mode is selected with a higher probability when the result of the variable display game is a special result than when the result is not a special result.

  In addition, there is provided an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for effecting the game, and the effect control means is not a predetermined change mode but a change mode selection unit that changes the change mode selected based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit. However, when the predetermined time cannot be set as the variation time of the identification symbol, a specific effect is performed.

  The skip selection for the start memory may be selected at any time before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. However, the skip selection may be performed only for a predetermined period from the occurrence of the start memory, or may be selected based on the start memory. The predetermined period before the start of the figure variation display game may not be selected. Moreover, you may make it alert | report by pre-reading production | presentation that it is start memory | storage which can select the skip. Further, skip selection may be performed for each start memory, or stored start memories may be selected at once.

  FIG. 84 shows another example of the effect execution mode in the case where there is a start memory that the player has selected to skip but was impossible. If there are three start memories and the special figure variation display game based on the third start memory is a big hit, if skip selection is not performed, the start memories are stored in each start memory as shown in FIG. A normal performance selected by a random number is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 84 (b), when the skip selection operation is performed for the start memory that becomes a big hit in the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, the skip for the start memory is skipped. After presenting a result that is impossible, perform a special special effect from the running special figure fluctuation display game to the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory, and finally derive a special result. Also good. In this case, during the period when the special effect is being performed, the input of the skip button may not be accepted like the freeze effect in the pachislot machine. Note that the configuration of this embodiment and another example of this embodiment can be applied in combination with other embodiments and modifications thereof.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the seventh 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. The gaming machine of the present embodiment can pay out game balls only on the condition that the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a specific result.

  FIG. 85 shows the payout conditions for prize balls (game balls). As shown in FIG. 85 (a), in the payout conditions, winning to various winning openings, derivation of specific missed symbols, and derivation of specific jackpot symbols are set. The winnings at various winning openings are the same as those for ordinary gaming machines. In addition, with regard to the derivation of a specific loss symbol or the derivation of a specific jackpot symbol, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out only by deriving a specific symbol (specific result) without imposing any other conditions. It has become.

  FIG. 85B shows the variation pattern selected when the result is out of sync. In the game control device 100, any one of the variation patterns 1 to 10 is selected as the variation mode, and a command including information on the selected variation mode is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In the effect control device 300, an effect pattern is selected corresponding to the variation mode selected by the game control device 100, and the decoration special figure variation display game is executed.

  In addition, the game control device 100 determines whether or not to pay out a winning ball according to the selected variation pattern, and when paying out a winning ball, pays out the corresponding winning ball at the end of the special figure display game. To control. For example, when the game control device 100 selects the variation pattern 1 or 2, the variation time of 10 seconds is set, and the effect control device 300 selects the effect pattern without reach. When the variation pattern 1 is selected, a normal loss symbol is derived and the winning ball is not paid out. When the variation pattern is 2, the specific loss symbol is derived and 150 symbols are displayed at the end of the special diagram variation display game. The prize ball is paid out.

  That is, when the variation patterns 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 are selected, a specific missed symbol is derived, and a payout condition is established by deriving the specific miss, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. . The probability that a particular outlier symbol is derived by selecting these variation patterns 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 is higher than the probability that a special result is derived. Although the specific missed symbol is displayed on the special symbol 1 display or the special symbol 2 indicator, the corresponding specific missed symbol is also displayed in the decorative special symbol variation display game displayed on the display device 41. This display continues for a period during which the game balls are paid out.

  FIG. 85 (c) shows the types of special results. In addition to the 15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B, and 15R probability variation C, which are the operation modes of the special variation winning device 38 shown in FIG. 25, 15R probability variation D, 15R probability variation E, and 15R normal are set. In the 15R probability variation D, the operation mode of the special variation prize-winning device 38 in the special gaming state is only to perform short-time opening twice, and the number of playable balls that can be acquired is almost zero. In addition, after the special game state ends, the state becomes a high probability state. The 15R probability variation E does not release the special variation winning device 38 in the special game state, and pays out 2400 game balls only by deriving the special result. In addition, after the special game state ends, the state becomes a high probability state. In the normal 15R mode, the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in the special game state is the same as that in the 15R probability change C, but the normal probability state is entered after the special game state ends.

  That is, the 15R probability variation E forms a specific jackpot symbol, the payout condition is established by deriving the specific jackpot symbol, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. That is, a special result other than the 15R probability variation E forms the first special result that does not correspond to the specific result, and the 15R probability variation E that is a specific jackpot symbol forms the second special result corresponding to the specific result. Note that 15R normal may also be the second special result, and a corresponding number of game balls may be paid out by derivation. The specific jackpot symbol is displayed on the special chart 1 display or the special chart 2 display, but the corresponding special jackpot symbol is also displayed in the decorative special map variation display game displayed on the display device 41. This display continues for a period during which the game balls are paid out. In other words, the production control device 300 identifies the decorative special figure variation display game to be displayed on the display device 41 when the game ball is paid out based on the derivation of the specific result (the specific missing symbol or the specific jackpot symbol). The information display mode (result mode) is controlled to a display mode related to the specific result.

  In this way, the corresponding game ball is paid out by deriving a predetermined specific result in the variable display game, so that the player suffers a disadvantage due to a malfunction of the game ball launching mechanism or a ball stop in the game area. Can be prevented. Also, in addition to paying out game balls by deriving a specific result determined in advance in the variable display game, it is possible to pay out game balls based on conventional winnings, thereby diversifying the game and improving game playability. Can do. That is, in addition to paying out a game ball on condition that only the second special result corresponding to the specific result is derived, the first special result that does not correspond to the specific result is derived to win a prize winning in the same way as a conventional gaming machine. The game ball can be paid out based on the game, and the game can be diversified and the game performance can be improved. In particular, for the 15R probability variation E with the largest number of balls, the payout condition is established by deriving the jackpot symbol (derivation of the specific result), and the corresponding number of game balls are paid out, so that a higher game value is given. The player can be prevented from suffering a disadvantage.

  The payout of game balls on condition that only the winning of the jackpot symbol is derived takes a shorter time until paying out all game balls than the payout of game balls based on winning in the normal special prize winning device 38. In particular, in the special figure 2 variable display game where the game is played mainly in the short-time state, by increasing the selection ratio of 15R probability variation E, in addition to speeding up the progress of the game due to the short-time state, the game ball at the time of the big hit The payout is also speeded up, and a large amount of game balls can be given to the player in a short period of time, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Prize mouth switch / error monitoring process]
In order to perform the processing as described above, the processing shown in FIG. 86 is performed in the winning opening switch / error monitoring processing in the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. First, the fraud monitoring table of the count switch 38a in the special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 (for example, data indicating the port number to which the detection signal from the count switch is input, the bit position of the signal in the port, etc.) Is stored) (step S71). Next, an illegal & winning monitoring process (step S72) for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the big winning opening even though the big winning opening is not open and detecting a normal winning is executed. After that, a fraud monitoring table of the start port 2 switch 37a in the ordinary electric power (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step S73), and monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the electric power even though the ordinary electric power is not open. In addition, an illegal & winning monitoring process (step S74) for detecting a normal winning is executed.

  Then, a winning monitoring table (for example, a list indicating switches that do not require fraud monitoring) of a winning opening switch that does not require fraud monitoring processing is prepared (step S75). A winning number counter updating process (step S76) for updating the winning number is performed. Next, an error scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal of the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored for errors is to be monitored this time is prepared (step S77). A gaming machine error monitoring table 1 for monitoring abnormality of the chute ball blow switch, overflow switch and payout control device from the payout control device 200 is prepared (step S78). Then, an error check process (step S79) for determining whether an abnormality has occurred in these switches and the payout control device is executed.

  Thereafter, a gaming machine error monitoring table 2 for monitoring the opening of the front frame (glass frame 15) and the gaming frame (front frame 12) based on signals from the front frame opening detection switch 63 and the gaming frame opening detection switch 64 is prepared ( Step S80). Then, the error scan counter is loaded, converted into the gaming machine error monitoring table 2 for monitoring the opening of the front frame and gaming frame, and prepared (step S81), and it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in these switches. The error check process (step S82) is performed, and the winning opening switch / error monitoring process is terminated.

[Unauthorized & winning monitoring process]
FIG. 87 shows the fraud & prize winning monitoring process (steps S72 and S74) in the above-described prize opening switch / error monitoring process. This fraud & prize winning monitoring process is a process that is performed on the count switch 38a of the big prize opening or the start opening 2 switch 37a in the ordinary electric train. The big winning opening (special variable winning device 38) and the ordinary electric power (ordinary variable winning device 37) are likely to be cheated by forcibly opening the opening / closing member and inserting the game balls to pay out the winning balls. Other illegal monitoring.

  In this fraud & winning monitoring process, first, the fraud monitoring period flag of the winning prize switch to be monitored for errors is checked (step S91), and whether it is during the fraud monitoring period, that is, a large winning mouth (special variable prize winning) as a gaming state. It is determined whether or not the device 38) is closed or the ordinary power (ordinary variable winning device 37) is closed (step S92). If it is the fraud monitoring period (step S92; Yes), it is checked whether or not there is an input to the target prize opening switch (step S93).

  If there is no input to the target prize-winning switch (step S94; No), it is checked whether the target illegal prize notification timer has already timed up or after -1 update (step S104). If there is an input to the target winning opening switch (step S994; Yes), the target illegal winning number is updated by +1 (step S95), and the number of illegal winnings after addition is the number of fraud determinations to be monitored (for example, It is checked whether or not (5) has been exceeded (step S96). The number of judgments is five, for example, when a large winning opening in the open state is converted to a closed state, the game ball is caught by the door member of the large winning opening, and the gaming ball passes the valid period of the count switch. This is because it is not determined to be illegal when winning a prize or when noise is added to the signal, and it is not determined to be an error easily even if it is not illegal.

  If the number of determinations has not been exceeded (step S97; No), a winning monitoring table for the target winning opening switch is prepared (step S102). If the determined number is exceeded (step S97; Yes), the number of fraudulent winnings is limited to the fraud occurrence determining number (step S98), and the initial value is saved in the target fraudulent winning notification timer area (step S99). Next, a target illegal prize occurrence command is prepared (step S100), an illegal prize occurrence flag is set as an illegal flag (step S101), and the set illegal flag is compared with the value of the target illegal flag area (step S101). S102).

  On the other hand, if it is not the fraud monitoring period (step S92; No), a winning monitoring table of the target winning opening switch is prepared (step S102), and a winning number counter updating process (step S103) for setting a winning ball is performed. Then, it is checked whether or not the target unauthorized prize notification timer has already expired or has expired after the -1 update (step S104), and if it has not expired (step S105; No), the fraud & prize winning monitoring process is terminated. To do. If the time is up (step S105; Yes), it is determined whether it is an error notification end timing (step S106).

  If it is not the error notification end timing (step S106; No), a target unauthorized winning cancellation command is prepared (step S108). If it is the error notification end timing (step S106; Yes), the target illegal winning number is reset (step S107), and the target illegal winning cancellation command is prepared (step S108). Thereafter, an illegal winning cancellation flag is set as an illegal flag (step S109), and the set illegal flag is compared with the value of the target illegal flag area (step S110).

  Then, if the value of the target fraud flag area matches the set fraud flag (step S111; Yes), the fraud & winning prize monitoring process is terminated. If the value of the target fraud flag area does not match the set fraud flag (step S111; No), the set fraud flag is saved in the fraud flag area (step S112), and command setting processing is performed (step S113). ) And terminate the fraud & winnings monitoring process. Through the above processing, an error notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when an error occurs, and an illegal winning error cancel command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the error is canceled, so that the start and end of error notification are set. Will be.

[Winner counter update process]
FIG. 88 shows the winning number counter update processing (steps S76 and S103) in the above-described winning opening switch / error monitoring processing and fraud & winning monitoring processing. In this winning number counter updating process, first, the number of winning port switches to be monitored is acquired from the winning monitoring table (step S121), and it is determined whether there is an input to the target winning port switch (more precisely, an input change). A check is made (step S122).

  If there is no input (step S122: No), it is determined whether monitoring of all the switches has been completed (step S128). If there is an input (step S122; Yes), the value of the target winning number counter area is loaded (step S123), the target winning number counter is updated by +1 (step S124), and it is checked whether it overflows (step S124). Step S126).

  If no overflow has occurred (step S126; No), the updated value is saved in the winning number counter area (step S127), and it is determined whether all the switches have been monitored (step S128). If overflow has occurred (step S126; Yes), it is determined whether monitoring of all switches has been completed (step S128). When monitoring of all the switches has not been completed (step S128; No), the process returns to the process of checking whether there is an input to the target winning switch (step S122). If all the switches have been monitored (step S128; Yes), the winning number counter updating process is terminated. With the above processing, a winning ball corresponding to the winning is set.

[Payout command transmission processing]
Also, in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8, a payout command transmission process shown in FIG. 89 is performed. In the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether there is a count number other than “0” in the winning number counter area provided for each winning opening (step S131). If there is no count number (step S132: No), the address of the winning number counter area to be checked is updated (step S133), and it is determined whether the checking of the counting numbers of all the winning number counter areas has been completed. (Step S134). If it is determined in this determination that all checks have been completed (step S134; Yes), the payout command transmission process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S134; No), the process returns to step S131 and the above process is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S132 that there is a count number (step S132; Yes), the count number in the target winning number counter area is subtracted (-1) (step S135), the winning number counter area, That is, a payout command (negative logic data) corresponding to the winning opening address is acquired (step S136). Then, an off time (for example, a time during which the strobe signal is maintained at a low level) indicating whether data reading is valid or invalid is set (step S137), and the payout command (negative logic data) acquired at step S136 and the off state are set. The (low level) strobe signal is output to the port 131 (see FIG. 3) (step S138).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the off time set in step S137 has elapsed (step S139). If it has not elapsed (step S139; No), the process returns to step S138, and if it has elapsed (step S139; Yes). Sets the remaining output time of negative logic data (step S140). Next, a payout command (negative logic data) is output, and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output to the port 131 (step S141). Then, it is determined whether the output time of the negative logic data set in step S140 has ended (step S142). If it has not ended (step S142; No), the process returns to step S141, and if it has ended (step S142; Yes) ) Inverts the negative logic payout command data to generate positive logic payout command data (step S143).

  Next, the remaining ON time (high level time) of the strobe signal is set (step S144), and the payout command (positive logic data) generated in step S143 and the strobe signal in the ON state (high level) are sent to the port 131. (Step S145). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the on-time set in step S144 has ended (step S146). If it has not ended (step S146; No), the process returns to step S145, and if it has ended (step S146; Yes) The remaining output time of the logical data is set (step S147).

  Then, a payout command (positive logic data) is output and a strobe signal in an off state (low level) is output to the port 131 (step S148), and it is determined whether or not the set output time of the positive logic data has ended (step S148). Step S149). If the output time has not ended (step S149; No), the process returns to step S148. If the output time has ended (step S149; Yes), positive payout command data is saved in the RWM as port state holding data (step S150). ), The command transmission process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball is transmitted to the payout control device 200, and the payout control device 200 pays out the game ball based on this payout command. As described above, by outputting negative logic payout command data and then outputting positive logic payout command data, the command receiving side reads and compares negative logic payout command data and positive logic payout command data. Thus, it can be determined whether or not a correct command has been received. For example, the negative logic payout command data received earlier is logically inverted and compared with the positive logic payout command data received later. By making a request to the game control apparatus 100, it becomes possible to receive an accurate command.

[Special figure display processing]
In addition, the latter half of the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 90 is performed instead of the latter half of the special figure display middle processing shown in FIG. In this processing, after performing the processing from step A451 to A456, the symbol to be stopped is confirmed (step A601), and is a symbol that generates a prize ball (a specific off-set symbol or a specific jackpot symbol that produces a specific result)? Is determined (step A602).

  If it is not a symbol that generates a prize ball (step A602; No), the special figure display in-process is terminated. If the symbol is for generating a winning ball (step A602; Yes), a value based on the stopped symbol is added to the 15 winning ball counters in the winning number counter area (step A603). Then, a prize ball number information command based on the set value is prepared (step A604), a command setting process (step A605) is performed, and the special figure display in-process is terminated.

  As a result, when a specific off-set symbol or a specific jackpot symbol having a specific result is derived, the payout of the winning ball is set. Also, at this time, by transmitting a prize ball number information command to the effect control device 300, for example, a process for outputting a fanfare or a specific display pattern of a decorative special symbol as an effect of paying out a prize ball in the effect control device 300 Processing to be controlled can be performed. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a value giving means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the specific result when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined specific result.

  Based on the above, the identification symbol is based on the fact that the game ball launched toward the game area 32 passes through the predetermined areas (the start winning port 36 and the normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area 32. Display that executes a variable display game that displays a variable display (Special Figure 1 display, Special Figure 2 display), and an effect that can execute a decoration variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display game Display device (display device 41), game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the variation display game and decoration variation display game, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the decoration variation display game ), Wherein the game control means gives out a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the specific result when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined specific result. The game control device 100) is provided, and the effect control means controls the display mode of the identification information to the display mode related to the specific result when the game ball is paid out by the value giving means. It becomes.

  In addition, a winning device (start winning port) having detection means (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, general winning port switches 35a to 35n, count switch 38a) for detecting the winning of the game ball in the game area 32. 36, an ordinary variable winning device 37, a general winning port 35, and a special variable winning device 38). When the value adding means (game control device 100) detects a game ball by the detecting means, the detected detecting means A predetermined number of corresponding game balls are paid out.

  Further, when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the game value is given to the player, and the special result corresponds to the first special result that does not correspond to the specific result and the specific result. There is a second special result, and the winning device is provided with a special variable winning device 38 capable of converting from a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won to an open state in which a game ball can be won, and a value giving means (game control device 100). When the first special result is derived, the special variation winning device 38 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball is selected according to the detection result of the gaming ball that has won the special variation winning device 38. When the payout and the second special result are derived, the special variable prize-winning device 38 is not controlled to be in the open state, and a predetermined number corresponding to the second special result regardless of whether or not the game ball is detected by the detecting means. I will pay out the game balls And thus it has.

  Further, the number of game balls to be paid out based on the second special result is larger than the number of game balls that can be paid out based on the first special result. Furthermore, the number of game balls to be paid out based on the second special result is the number of game balls to be paid out based on the establishment of payout conditions other than the derivation of the second special result (derivation of a specific missed symbol, winning in a winning opening, etc.) It will be more than the number.

  Note that if the payout condition is, for example, the derivation of a specific missed symbol or a specific jackpot symbol, it is possible to make no winning opening in the game area 32. However, a game ball detector that generates a start condition for the variable display game is provided. Further, in addition to awarding a prize ball by deriving a specific result predetermined in the variable display game, setting of a high probability state, execution of a specific effect, or the like may be performed. In addition, specific off-line symbols and specific jackpot symbols are displayed on the special figure 1 display or special figure 2 display and the display device 41a, but only on the special figure 1 display or special figure 2 display. You may make it display a specific detachment symbol. Further, the specific lossy symbols may be different for each variation pattern.

  In addition, it is equipped with an enclosed ball type game machine that circulates and uses a predetermined number of game balls enclosed in the gaming machine, and each counter that manages the number of game balls paid out to each game machine and the number of game balls that have been launched. In the case of a personal system, the same configuration can be obtained by performing a process of adding the player's ball count data based on the specific outlier symbol or the specific jackpot symbol being derived. it can.

  In addition, in the case of a specific variation mode, a specific missed symbol is derived and a prize ball is paid out. However, the variation display game of the specific variation mode is ended without deriving the specific missed symbol. The prize ball may be paid out by doing so. That is, the condition is satisfied only if the value providing means satisfies a specific condition predetermined in the variable display game (such as derivation of a specific result or termination of the variable display game in a specific variation mode). Thus, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the condition may be paid out. In this case, the first special result is a special result that does not satisfy a predetermined specific condition, and the second special result is a special result that satisfies a predetermined specific condition. Alternatively, a specific missed symbol may be derived with a predetermined probability regardless of the execution of the variation display game of a specific variation mode, and award ball payout by deriving the specific missed symbol may be set.

  In other words, based on the fact that the game ball launched toward the game area 32 passes through the predetermined areas (the start winning port 36 and the normal variable prize device 37) provided in the game area 32, the variable display device (special feature) In the gaming machine that executes the variable display game that displays the identification symbols in a variable manner on the display 1 in FIG. 1, the special display 2 and the display device 41), it is only necessary to satisfy a specific condition predetermined in the variable display game. When the condition is satisfied, value providing means (game control device 100) for paying out a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the condition may be provided.

[First Modification of Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the seventh embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-mentioned seventh embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present embodiment can set a high probability state without operating the special variation winning device 38 on condition that the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a specific jackpot result.

  FIG. 91 shows the transition of the gaming state. In the normal gaming state, it is a normal probability state (special figure low accuracy, 1/300), and is not in a short time state (no support). Then, when the probability variation big hit occurs, the game shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state ends. In the probability variation game state, the effect control device 300 performs an effect of notifying that the state is a high probability state (special figure high probability, 1/30), a short time state (with support), and a probability variation game normal state. In addition, when a normal big hit occurs, the game state shifts to the short-time game state after the special game state ends. At this time, in the short game state, the effect control device 300 performs an effect of notifying that the normal probability state (special figure high accuracy, 1/300), the short time state (with support), and the short time game state. At this time, when 100 special figure variation display games are executed in the short game state, the game state shifts to the normal game state.

  Also, when a latent big hit occurs, the game shifts to a latent probability changing gaming state. In this latent probability changing game state, it is a high probability state (special figure high probability, 1/30) and not a short time state (no support). In the case of this latent big hit, the special variable winning device 38 (large winning opening) is not opened and closed, and the production control device is such that the production in the latent probability variation gaming state is similar to the production in the normal gaming state. Controlled by 300, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the player has won the latent big hit and has entered a high probability state. However, since the effect control device 300 performs a high-probability suggesting effect that suggests that the game is in the latent probability changing game state at an arbitrary timing, it is possible to guess that the game is in the latent probability changing game state although it cannot be clearly recognized. Yes. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to the setting of the high probability state.

  FIG. 92 shows the types of special results. The 15R probability variation A and the 15R probability variation C are probability variation big hits. The operation mode of the special variation prize winning device 38 in the special game state based on the 15R probability variation A is only to perform short-time opening twice, and the number of winning balls that can be acquired is almost zero. Further, the operation mode of the special variation winning apparatus 38 in the special game state based on the 15R probability variation C is the same as the operation mode shown in FIG. Usually, 15R is a big hit, and the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in the special game state based on this 15R normal is the same as the operation mode shown in FIG. 1500. The 15R probability variation B is a latent big hit, and when the 15R probability variation B is derived, the special variation winning device 38 does not operate, and the number of balls that can be acquired is zero. That is, the 15R probability variation B forms the second special result corresponding to the specific result. However, 0 game balls are paid out in accordance with this specific result.

  As described above, the high probability state may be set with the opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38 and the high probability state may be set without opening / closing the special variable winning device 38. Diversification opportunities will be diversified and gaming will be enhanced. In particular, when the high probability state is set without opening / closing the special variable winning device 38, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the high probability state is set, and the high probability suggesting effect may be executed. , Can increase the willingness to continue the game.

[Special figure display processing]
In order to perform such control, the process shown in FIG. 93 is performed in place of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. In this process, a process of confirming the symbol to be stopped (step A601) is performed, and if the symbol does not generate a winning ball (step A602; No), it is determined whether or not it is a probability variation entry (step A618). And when it is not a probability change entry (step A618; No), a special figure display process is complete | finished. In the case of the probability variation entry (step A618; Yes), that is, when the 15R probability variation B symbol is derived, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A619), A signal related to the start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A620). Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A621), the ordinary figure low probability & no ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A622), A high probability & no time saving flag is saved in the game mode flag area (step A623).

  After that, a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A624), a probability information command corresponding to high probability & no time saving is prepared (step A625), and command setting processing (step A626) ) To finish the special figure display process. As a result, the state of high probability is obtained with the derivation of the 15R probability variation B symbol, and this process performs the second control for setting the high probability state based on the derivation of the second special result corresponding to the specific result. In the case of 15R probability variation A or C, a high probability state is set in the jackpot end process in the special figure game process, and this process sets a high probability state based on the derivation of the first special result that does not correspond to the specific result. The first control is performed.

  From the above, the probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of setting the probability state from which the special result is derived based on the special result derivation to a high probability state higher than the normal probability state is provided, and the probability setting means Is capable of executing a first control for setting a high probability state based on derivation of the first special result and a second control for setting a high probability state based on derivation of the second special result. A high-probability suggesting effect that suggests that the second control has been executed by the probability setting means can be executed.

  Note that the configurations of the present embodiment and the modified example of the present embodiment can be applied in combination with other embodiments and the modified examples. In particular, a configuration for setting a high probability state without operating the special variation winning device 38 that is a configuration of the modified example is a special figure variation display game with a predetermined number of executions after the end of the special gaming state in the fifth embodiment. It is effective if it is applied to a gaming machine in which a high probability state is set over a range of times and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in which the high probability state is set according to the type of special result is different.

  That is, a plurality of types of second special results for setting a high probability state without operating the special variable prize winning device 38 are provided, and the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game to be a high probability state set by each second special result ( The number of STs) is varied. By doing so, a high probability state occurs in a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize, and since the number of times of termination is different, the gameability can be improved and the willingness to continue the game can be increased. .

  From the above, the second special result includes a plurality of types of special results, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) determines that the number of times of the variable display game executed after setting the high probability state is the predetermined number of times. The normal probability setting means (game control device 100) for ending the high probability state and setting the normal probability state in the case that the high probability state is reached, the normal probability setting means is based on the derivation of the second special result. When this occurs, the predetermined number of times is determined according to the type of the second special result that triggered the occurrence of the high probability state.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above has a variable display device (special feature) that displays a variable display game that displays an identification symbol in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37). 1 display, special display 2 display, and display device 41), and when a special result is derived as a result of the variable display game, a special game state capable of giving a predetermined game value to the player is generated. A special outcome selection means (game control device 100) for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results as a special result, and the type of special result derived when a special gaming state occurs Depending on the game value determination means (game control device 100) for determining the game value that can be given to the player in the special game state, and the type of special result derived when the special game state occurs Probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that a special result is derived after execution of the special game state is set higher than the normal probability state, and the progress of the variable display game The game value determined by the game value determining means includes a first game value and a second game having a higher value than the first game value. The special result selection means includes a first special value (15R probability variation A) that gives a first game value and generates a high probability state, and a second game value and generates a high probability state. The second special result (15R probability variation B) to be made and the third special result (15R normal) that gives the first game value and generates the normal probability state can be selected, and the first special result is selected. The ratio is set higher than the ratio of selecting the second special result or the third special result, and the effect control means selects and sets one of the effect modes from a plurality of effect modes in which the execution mode of the effect is different A mode control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect mode control means is capable of deriving the first special result or the third special result in the first effect mode (steady road mode), and the second effect mode (one-shot reverse mode). ), The production mode is selected so that the second special result or the third special result can be derived.

  Therefore, based on the fact that the first game result is more easily selected than the third special result, the first effect mode is a mode in which a high probability state is likely to occur although the game value that can be given is low, and the second effect mode is Based on corresponding to the derivation of the second game result and the third special result, the game value that can be given is high, but the high probability state is not always likely to occur. Thereby, it is possible to give an impression that the performance of the gaming machine itself has changed due to the change of the effect mode, to give interest to the change of the effect mode, and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the change in the production mode is related to the game result, the player can be interested in the game result.

  The effect mode control means (effect control device 300) prohibits the effect mode when executing the variable display game from which the first special result is derived from becoming the second effect mode, and the second The production mode when executing the variable display game from which the special result is derived is prohibited from being the first production mode.

  Therefore, since the variable display game from which each special result is derived is not executed in correspondence with the incompatible presentation mode, the mode change is related to the game result without giving the player a misunderstanding. be able to.

  Further, the effect mode control means (effect control device 300), when the second display mode is set, when the variable display game in which the first special result is derived is started, When the first effect mode is set when the display game starts, and the variable display game in which the second special result is derived in the state where the first effect mode is set, The second effect mode is set when the variable display game starts.

  Therefore, since the change is made to the corresponding effect mode at the start of the change, the change display game can be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the game result.

  Further, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game are extracted and used as start memory as the right to execute the variable display game. Based on the start winning memory means (game control device 100) for storing the predetermined number as an upper limit and the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning memory means, the execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory is stored in the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the variable display game based on the game is executed, and the effect mode control means (effect control device 300) derives the first special result by the pre-determining means. When it is determined that the start memory corresponding to is stored in the start winning storage means, the first effect mode is set before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. When it is determined by the prior determination means that the start memory corresponding to the derivation of the second special result is stored in the start winning storage means, the second effect mode is set before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. Like to do.

  Therefore, since the effect mode is switched in advance, it is possible to advance the game in anticipation of what special result is derived by the player.

  Further, the effect mode control means (effect control device 300) can derive the first special result (15R probability variation A) or the second special result (15R probability variation B) in the third effect mode (heaven mode), and the fourth effect. In the mode (hell mode), the production mode is selected so that the third special result (15R normal) can be derived.

  Therefore, by making it possible to set an effect mode that makes it clear whether or not a high-probability state will occur, the effect modes are diversified and the game is enhanced.

  In addition, an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) has a first effect mode (ground mode) and a second effect mode (one-shot reverse mode). A production mode group setting for setting a first production mode group (a play & continuation rate notification system) and a third production mode (heaven mode) and a fourth production mode (hell mode) as a second production mode group (probability change notification system). Means (effect control device 300), and the effect mode group setting means sets the first effect mode group or the second effect mode group based on the operation of the operation means, and the effect mode control means (effect control device 300). Corresponding to the effect mode group set by the effect mode group setting means, the transition control between the first effect mode and the second effect mode and the second And so as to perform a transition control between presentation modes and the fourth effect mode.

  Therefore, since the transition of the effect mode is performed within the range of the mode group selected by the player, it is possible to perform the effect mode control corresponding to the player's preference.

  Further, the production mode control means (production control device 300) can set a normal production mode (normal mode) from which the first special result, the second special result, or the third special result can be derived, and the production mode group setting means. The (production control device 300) sets the normal production mode as a normal production mode group (normal system) and sets the normal production mode group until the operation means (production button 25) is operated. ing.

  Therefore, if the player's preference is not known, the biased effect mode control is not performed, so that any player can enjoy it.

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

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

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 game control device (special result selection means, game value determination means, probability setting means, start winning storage means, prior determination means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, effect mode control means, effect mode group setting means)

Claims (4)

Based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area, provided with a variable display device for displaying a variable display game for variable display of the identification symbol,
If the special result as a result of the variable display game is derived, in a player to the gaming machine to generate a special game state capable impart Yu technique value,
Start winning storage means for extracting a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory for executing the variable display game; ,
Pre-determination means for determining execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory from a random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed ,
As the special result, special result selection means for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results;
Game value determining means for determining a game value that can be given to a player in relation to the special game state, according to the type of the special result derived when the special game state occurs;
And capable of controlling the effect control means the performance related to the progress of the previous Symbol variable display game,
With
The gaming value determining means determines to give a predetermined gaming value according to the type of the special result derived when the special gaming state occurs,
The special result selection means includes:
The first special result,
A second special result having a different magnitude of the predetermined game value to be given from the first special result;
Is selectable,
The production control means includes
There is provided an effect mode control means for selecting and executing one of the effect modes from a plurality of effect modes in which the execution modes of effects in the plurality of variable display games are different,
The production mode control means includes
When it is determined by the prior determination means that the start memory as the first special result has occurred or when the variable display game based on the start memory is started, other than the second effect mode in the plurality of effect modes And when the pre-determining means determines that the start memory as the second special result has occurred, or when the variable display game based on the start memory starts, Control to be a production mode other than the first production mode in the production mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest or notify that different types of special results are derived according to the effect mode over a plurality of variable display games. The game value determining means can determine to give a specific game value which is a type of game value different from the predetermined game value,
The special result selection means is capable of selecting a specific special result in which a predetermined special result and the predetermined special result are different from each other in magnitude of the specific game value to be given,
The production mode control means includes
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the start memory as the specific special result has occurred or when the variable display game based on the start memory is started, other than the fourth effect mode among the plurality of effect modes When the start-up memory that is the predetermined special result is determined to have occurred or when the variable display game based on the start-up memory is started, the plurality of the display modes are controlled. Control to be a production mode other than the third production mode in the production mode,
The effect control means sets the first effect mode and the second effect mode as a first effect mode group, and the effect mode group setting means sets the third effect mode and the fourth effect mode as a second effect mode group. With
The said 1st production mode group and the 2nd production mode group suggest or alert | report about the game value of a different type among the game values provided to a player according to the kind of said special result. The gaming machine described. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The production mode group setting means sets the first production mode group or the second production mode group based on the operation of the operation means ,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect mode control means selects and executes from effect modes included in the effect mode group set by the effect mode group setting means .   A high probability state in which the probability that the special result is derived after execution of the special gaming state is set higher than the normal probability state according to the type of the special result derived when the special gaming state occurs A probability setting means capable of generating
  The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming value determining means determines the occurrence of the high probability state after execution of the special gaming state as the predetermined gaming value. .

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