JP5747215B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a display device for displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and a player who has a special result as a result of the variable display game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the above.

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

JP 2002-239154 A

  The continuous production that repeats the notice production over multiple variable display games is set so that the possibility of a big hit increases as the number of executions (continuous number) increases, and the player's expectation is increased step by step. There are many. However, for example, if the process is overlooked in the middle of the continuous performance and the current number of executions cannot be grasped, the player's expectation cannot be effectively increased.

  An object of the present invention is provided with a display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, it is possible to surely increase the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought about by the continuous performance.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the display game is a special result,
Start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the start winning opening as start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Determination means for determining various random values stored in the start storage means;
Game execution means for executing the variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
Prefetching means for prefetching result-related information stored in the start storage means and corresponding to the start memory waiting for execution of the variable display game;
Continuous production execution control means capable of executing a plurality of continuous production based on the prefetching result by the prefetching means,
The continuous production execution control means includes:
When there is a start memory in which the pre-read result by the pre-read means satisfies a predetermined condition, the continuous multiple-time effects are performed in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on the start memory with a predetermined probability. To decide
One said each round of presentation in continuous multiple effect is performed for each of the variable display games, the each round of directing includes the contents of the effect of executing at least the last, and to stop in this the variable display game The effect image based on the two pieces of identification information is displayed at a position not covered with the previous effect image .

Here, the “display device” may be either a special figure display or a display device (production display device).
“Result-related information” includes a random number that determines the occurrence of a special gaming state, a random number that determines the type of special result, a random number that determines a variation pattern, and the like.
In addition, the “prefetching” is performed by determining the information stored in the start storage means before the execution of the variable display game, thereby determining a random number that determines the occurrence of a special gaming state, a random number that determines the type of special result, and a variation pattern The random number etc. which determine are determined. In addition, the timing of “look ahead” may be any time.
Further, “a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on start-up memory satisfying a predetermined condition” means a variable display game based on start-up memory satisfying at least a predetermined condition and a variable display executed before that It is only necessary that a plurality of continuous (that is, at least two) effects are executed in the game, and the start timing may be anytime.
Also, “including at least the content of the effect performed last time” is, for example, displaying the next effect while displaying the previous effect. Moreover, you may make it repeat the last production in each time. In addition, you may make it also include the content of the production before last time. Further, the effect is not limited to display, but may be sound, light emission, or the like.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the continuous performance execution control means spans the variable display game based on the start memory with a predetermined probability when there is a start memory in which the pre-read result by the pre-read means satisfies the predetermined condition. It is determined that a plurality of continuous effects are performed in a plurality of variable display games, and each of the effects in the continuous multiple effects is executed for each variable display game. For example, even if a player looks away and misses, the previous production remains, so the progress of the current multiple productions can be grasped, It is possible to surely raise the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought about by. In addition, compared to the so-called step-up effect, where the content of the effect changes depending on the stage of the effect, the effect as in the present application grasps how much the stage is progressing even if the player does not know the content of the effect at each stage. Since it can be done, the expectation that it will be a jackpot of the player brought about by continuous production can be raised reliably.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuous performance execution control means includes:
As an effect of the continuous multiple times, an effect of sequentially displaying effect images in a predetermined display area of the display device,
In each effect, the effect image displayed in the previous effects is continuously displayed, and the new effect image is displayed in the display area other than the area where the effect image is already displayed. And

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the continuous performance execution control means performs an effect of sequentially displaying effect images in a predetermined display area of the display device as a continuous multiple-time effect. The effect image displayed in the previous effect is continuously displayed, and the new effect image is displayed in the display area other than the area where the effect image is already displayed. For example, the player is looking away. Even if you miss it, you can grasp the current progress status of multiple productions based on the number of production images, and reliably increase the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought by the continuous production it can.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the continuous performance execution control means includes:
The maximum number of the effect images that can be displayed by the effect is set according to the number of the start memories when it is determined to perform the effect a plurality of times.

  Here, for example, the “maximum number” is decreased when the number of starting memories is large, and is increased when the number of starting memories is small.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the continuous production execution control means determines the maximum number of production images that can be displayed in the production according to the number of start memories when it is determined to perform the production a plurality of times. Therefore, it is possible to finally display a predetermined number of effect images without depending on the start timing of a plurality of continuous effects. In other words, the number of continuous effects that can be executed is determined by the number of start memories at the start of the plurality of consecutive effects, but even if the number of start memories at this time is small, the maximum number is determined. By increasing the number, it is possible to display a predetermined number of effect images. In addition, when the number of starting memories is large, the maximum number is reduced, so that it is possible to produce an effect so as to increase the player's expectation step by step until the final continuous production.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect, wherein one of a plurality of background images is selected and set as a background image in the display area of the display device according to a gaming state. A background image selection means,
The continuous production execution control means includes:
As the effect image, displaying an image of a corresponding part in another background image different from the background image being displayed on the display device,
The background image selection means includes
When the effect image is displayed in the entire display area, the background image is changed to the other background image.

Here, the “gaming state” is, for example, each of a plurality of states having different probability states in which the variable display game is a big hit. Further, it may be further subdivided according to the presence / absence of notification of the probability state.
Further, “other background image different from the currently displayed background image” is a background image corresponding to the transitioned gaming state when the transition of the gaming state is known from the prefetching result.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided background image selection means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of background images according to the gaming state as a background image in the display area of the display device, and continuous effect execution control The means displays an image of a corresponding part in another background image different from the background image currently displayed on the display device as the effect image, and the background image selection means displays the effect image in the entire display area. In addition, since the background image is changed to the other background image, it is possible to effectively notify the gaming state that may shift to the next. In other words, a part of the background corresponding to the gaming state that may be shifted to the next by each performance gradually becomes visible, so continuous advance notice over multiple variations while expecting the transition to the gaming state You can enjoy the production.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, wherein the game execution means includes:
A normal variation mode for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display that stops after the plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time only once during the execution of the variation display game;
The unit variation display is performed by selecting one of the variation modes and the pseudo continuous variation mode for deriving the result mode by performing the unit variation display two or more times during the execution of the variation display game,
The continuous production execution control means performs each production in the continuous multiple productions for each unit variation display.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the game execution means executes the unit variation display only once during the execution of the variation display game and derives the result mode, and executes the unit variation display for the variation display game. This is a method of selecting and executing one of the fluctuation modes of the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode for deriving the result mode by performing two or more times, and the continuous production execution control means is continuous for each unit fluctuation display. Since each stage of the multi-stage performance is performed, even the pseudo-continuous variation mode can be performed in the same way as the normal variation mode, and the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought about by the continuous performance is ensured. Can be increased. Moreover, if it is a normal fluctuation | variation aspect, each time of the production | presentation in the continuous multiple times production will be performed for every fluctuation | variation display game. In the pseudo continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed a plurality of times and the pseudo variation display game is executed a plurality of times, each time the unit variation display for displaying the pseudo variation display game has an effect of each time. Since it is performed, it can be brought closer to the effect in the case of the normal variation mode. Thereby, the presentation effect by performing a quasi-continuous change aspect can be heightened.

  In the case of performing continuously over a plurality of variable display games, there is no continuous notice without starting memory. In other words, it is difficult to generate in a gaming machine that is difficult to win a start winning opening, or it ends with a single fluctuation and is not continuous. That is, there is a problem that the gaming machine which is difficult to win the start winning opening cannot obtain an effect that it can continuously have a sense of expectation over a plurality of variations, which is an original effect of continuous performance. In addition, when performing a continuous presentation in a pseudo-variable mode, it can be executed without a start-up memory, but since the execution time of the variable display game becomes long, if the occurrence rate is set high, it will not be hit. If the impression of a gaming machine having a long execution time is given and the rate of occurrence is set low, there is a problem that the player can rarely see continuous performance. However, it is possible to solve these problems by making it possible to perform the same continuous performance in both the pseudo continuous variation mode and the normal variation mode. That is, when the start memory is large, the start memory can be quickly digested by performing the continuous effect in the normal variation mode, and when the start memory is small, the continuous effect is executed in the pseudo continuous variation mode. Thus, it is possible to increase the number of executions of a plurality of continuous effects, and it is possible to mutually complement the problems in the case of executing continuous effects in each variation mode.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the continuous production execution control means determines the number of the start memories at the start of the continuous multiple productions. As the number of executions of continuous multiple times,
The game execution means determines the number of the start memory at the start of the plurality of continuous presentations, and the number of unit fluctuation displays executed in the variable display game that executes the plurality of successive presentations. It is characterized by.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the continuous production execution control means sets the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous productions as the number of executions of a plurality of continuous productions, and executes a game. The means uses the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous effects as the number of unit variable displays executed in a variable display game that executes a plurality of continuous effects. It is possible to perform the same number of effects as the start memory number at the start of a plurality of effects. As a result, when a plurality of continuous effects are started, the number of executions can be known based on the number of start memories at that time, so that the player can be prepared for the final round.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the game execution means is:
When the number of start memories is two or more when the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition satisfies the predetermined memory, the variable display game is executed by the start memory and the start memory that satisfies the predetermined memory condition. Selecting the normal variation mode for the variation display game based on the starting memory to be performed,
When the number of start memories is 1 or less when the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition satisfies the pre-reading result, the pseudo-continuous variation with respect to the variable display game based on the start memory that the pre-read result satisfies the predetermined condition A mode is selected.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the game execution means, when the start memory number is 2 or more at the time of occurrence of the start memory in which the prefetch result satisfies the predetermined condition, the start memory in which the prefetch result satisfies the predetermined condition. In addition, the normal variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the startup memory in which the variation display game is executed until the start memory, and the number of the start memories is 1 or less when the start memory occurs in which the pre-read result satisfies the predetermined condition. In some cases, the pseudo-continuous variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the start memory whose pre-reading result satisfies a predetermined condition, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unpleasant. In other words, a long pseudo-continuous variation mode occurs despite the fact that there are many start-up memories, and when it eventually deviates, the player may feel uncomfortable because the time of the long pseudo-continuous variation mode is wasted. Therefore, since the variation mode is selected and executed based on the starting memory number at the start of the continuous performance, a balanced continuous performance can be generated regardless of the starting memory number, and the player is unpleasant. Can be prevented. In addition, since the variation mode is determined by the start-up memory at the start of continuous production without setting a random number or determination value for selecting the variation mode, it is possible to reduce the control burden.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably increased the expectations for becoming large per.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 start winnings monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 start winnings monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game branch processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the gaming state of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of a jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of the breakdown at the time of jackpot winning. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of the game state which transfers after a hit end. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of a stage mode effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a continuous production. It is a flowchart for demonstrating holding information setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the maximum sticking number determination process. It is a figure which shows a response | compatibility with the starting memory | storage number and the maximum number of times of each sticking. It is a flowchart for demonstrating continuous production | presentation control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a sticking number determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the board side continuous notice display apparatus. It is a figure which shows another example of the continuous production in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the pseudo | simulation continuous number setting process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows another example of the continuous production in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating this continuous / pseudo continuous determination process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows another example of the continuous production in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the continuous production in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the continuous production in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the present continuous production start time and the next continuous production start time in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous production start determination process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the reservation memory prefetch notification in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the modification of the setting of the present continuous production start time and the next continuous production start time in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the present continuous production start time, the selection continuous production start time, and the next continuous production start time in the game machine of the 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the modification of the continuous production start determination process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating alerting | reporting of the execution decision timing of the continuous production in the game machine of a 6th modification.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board 1 provided in the gaming machine 100.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. The member holding frame 140 and the firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130 are included.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and the game board 1 is fitted and accommodated in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A square-shaped opening is formed. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  A clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is disposed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, a portion extending from a slightly lower side to an upper end portion than the center of the front frame body 130. Has been. Between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate as the clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140, a portion surrounded by the guide rails 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 is launched a game ball. The game area 1a flows down.

  One side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to open and close like a door. By opening the clear member holding frame 140, the front side of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened. The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. Double glass plates are fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through a glass plate.

  A frame side continuous notice (effect) display device provided with an LED 161 (see FIG. 3) inside the front portion of the clear member holding frame 140 around the portion where the glass plate is fixed and the gaming area 1a can be visually recognized. (Frame decoration device) 72, speakers 145 and 145 for outputting sound, and the like are provided. The frame-side continuous notice display device 72 produces a continuous effect in various light emission modes.

  A key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. The key hole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame main body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the key hole 143 and rotated to one side (for example, counterclockwise). The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached below the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. Around the upper plate 153, an effect button (not shown) that can be operated by the player is provided.

  On the lower panel 152 on the lower side of the open / close panel 151, a lower plate 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 153, and a launch operation of the game balls toward the game area 1a, An operation handle 156 for adjusting a firing force when a game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 145 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 1a of the gaming board 1 includes a center case 200, a universal start gate 21, a special figure 1 start opening 24, a special figure 2 start opening 25, a first grand prize opening 26, a general prize. A mouth direction changing member (not shown) called a windmill, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are arranged. In addition, an out hole 29 for collecting the out ball is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a, and the launching force of the game ball launched into the game area 1a is absorbed in the upper right of the center case 200. A launching force absorbing portion 28 is provided along the inner surface of the guide rail 2.

  A game state display device 160 is provided on the lower right front of the game board 1 and outside the guide rail 2. In this game state display device 160, a special figure display 23 for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game, a special figure 1 display 22A for displaying a special figure 1 fluctuation display game, and a special figure for displaying a special figure 2 fluctuation display game. 2 display 22B, a general-purpose memory display 20 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general-purpose variable display game (number of memory for general-purpose start), and an unprocessed number of times for a special-purpose variable-game 1 Special figure 1 memory display 12 for displaying, Special figure 2 memory display 13 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of special figure 2 variable display game (special figure 2 starting memory number), Special figure 1 / Special figure 2 variable display game A decision round number display 14 for displaying whether the result is per 2R or per 15R is provided (see FIG. 3). Special figure memory display 20, Common figure display 23, Special figure 1 display 22A, Special figure 2 display 22B, Special figure 1 storage display 12, Special figure 2 storage display 13, Decision round number display 14 is integrally provided as a segment LED.

  The center case 200 is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a, and has a window portion 10a that serves as a display area for a special figure change display game (decoration special figure change display game). A liquid crystal display device 50 is disposed behind the window 10 a formed in the center case 200. The liquid crystal display device 50 includes, for example, a display unit including a liquid crystal display, and the display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 1 through the window 10 a of the center case 200. Instead of the liquid crystal display device 50, a display such as an EL or CRT may be used as the display device.

  On the upper part of the center case 200, an armor portion 230 protruding in a hook shape is provided. The front end of the armor portion 230 is disposed in the vicinity of the back surface of the glass plate that regulates the front side of the game area 1 a, thereby preventing the game ball from flowing into the center case 200. The armor portion 230 includes an inclined surface portion 231 that is inclined from the upper end portion to the lower left side, and a movable member (special electric accessory) that opens and closes the second grand prize winning opening 61 in the middle portion of the inclined surface portion 231. 61b is provided. Inside the second big prize opening 61 (winning area), a second big prize opening sensor 61a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 61 is arranged. Further, a left side surface portion 232 is formed continuously from the lower end portion of the inclined surface portion 231, and a warp flow path constituting member 240 having a warp inlet is provided in a substantially lower portion of the left side surface portion 232.

  In the present embodiment, when two rounds (2R) out of eight types of big hits described later (2R normal hits, per 2R probability variation) are won and when the small hits are won, the opening / closing operation of the movable member 61b The second grand prize opening 61 is opened 2R. Since the opening / closing time of the movable member 61b is set to an extremely short time, almost no prize ball can be expected.

  On the right side of the center case 200, there is provided a board side continuous notice (effect) display device 71 having four light emitting parts configured to be able to visually recognize the light emission of the internal LED from the circular window part. The effects of the variable display game executed on the liquid crystal display device 50 are decorated by the effects of various light emission modes on the board-side continuous notice display device 71. For example, the four light emitting units 71a to 71d are turned on / off corresponding to the number of times of continuous production.

  A normal start gate 21 is provided on the left side of the center case 200. In the usual figure starting gate 21, a usual figure gate sensor 21a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the usual figure starting gate 21 is provided. When a game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 21 and is detected by the general diagram gate sensor 21a, a general diagram change display game is played on the general diagram display 23. Then, when a predetermined result mode is derived in the normal map change display game, the normal map is hit, and the special figure 2 starting port 25 is opened by the opening / closing operation of the movable member 25b described later.

  Note that the universal variation display game may be displayed on a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 50. In this case, as identification symbols (identification information), for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. Ordinary symbols are used, and this is performed by changing the display for a predetermined time and then stopping the display.

  A special FIG. 1 start port 24 is provided below the center case 200, and a special FIG. 1 start port sensor 24a (see FIG. 3) is provided therein. The special figure 1 start right for starting the special figure 1 variable display game is generated based on the detection of the game ball by the special figure 1 opening sensor 24a.

  A special figure 2 start opening 25 is provided below the special figure 1 start opening 24, and a special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a (see FIG. 3) is provided therein. Based on the detection of the game ball by the special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a, a special figure 2 start right for starting the special figure 2 variable display game is generated.

  The special figure 2 starting port 25 includes a pair of left and right movable members (ordinary electric accessories) 25b and 25b. The pair of movable members 25b and 25b are normally kept closed with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball, and the upper part is closed by the special figure 1 starting port 24, so that the special figure 2 is started. A game ball cannot be received in the mouth 25. On the other hand, in the case of hitting a normal figure, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) by a general electric power SOL 25c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device and accepts a game ball. It becomes possible. This makes it easy for a game ball to win the special figure 2 starting port 25, and thus the special figure 2 variable display game can be easily started.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are executed by the special figure 1 display 22A and the special figure 2 display 22B. By stopping and displaying the result mode, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed. In the liquid crystal display device 50, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. That is, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays a variable display game with a plurality of symbols as the variable display device.

  Then, in the special figure variation display game executed by the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B, when a special result mode (for example, “7”) is derived and becomes a special figure big hit (so-called big hit), A special gaming state (so-called jackpot state) occurs. Corresponding to this, a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers of the flat eyes such as “777”) is derived also in the special display variation display game executed on the liquid crystal display device 50. In the special figure fluctuation display game executed by the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B, a small hit result mode (for example, “3”) is derived, A gaming state occurs. Correspondingly, a small hitting result mode (for example, “123”) is also derived in the decorative special figure variation display game executed on the liquid crystal display device 50. Note that the game machine 100 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 22A and the special figure 2 display 22B, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the liquid crystal display device 50.

  A special first prize opening 26 is provided below the special figure 2 starting opening 25. The first big winning opening 26 includes an attacker-type opening / closing door (special electric accessory) 26a that can be rotated in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The open / close door 26b is driven by, for example, a first grand prize opening SOL26c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device. Inside the first grand prize opening 26 (winning area), a first big prize opening sensor 26a (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 26 is disposed. During the special game state, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 26b converts the first grand prize winning opening 26 from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous for the player), and a game ball Inflow becomes easier.

  The general winning opening 27 is provided with a general winning opening sensor 27a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27. A game ball driven into the game area 1a by starting the game is a general winning opening 27, ..., special figure 2 starting opening 25, special figure 1 starting opening 24, first big winning opening 26, second When a prize is entered in any one of the prize winning openings 61 or the like, information regarding the prize balls corresponding to each prize winning opening is output to a discharge control device (not shown). The discharge control device controls the discharge device to discharge (pay out) a predetermined number of game balls.

  In the gaming machine 100, the start right for starting the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game can be stored as a special figure start memory within the upper limit number (for example, four). The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. That is, when there is both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed when the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed.

  Therefore, at the start of the game, that is, when the special figure 1 / special figure 2 start memory number is 0 (hold 0) and the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed, When the game ball wins, the special figure 1 start memory number is incremented by 1 with the generation of the special figure 1 start right. The special figure 1 variation display game is immediately started based on the special figure 1 start right related to the special figure 1 start memory, and at this time, the special figure 1 start memory number is subtracted by one.

  At the start of the game, that is, when the special figure 1 / special figure 2 start memory number is 0 (hold 0) and the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed, When the game ball wins, the special figure 2 start memory number is incremented by 1 with the generation of the special figure 2 start right. Then, the special figure 2 variation display game is immediately started based on the special figure 2 start right related to the special figure 2 start memory, and at this time, the special figure 2 start memory number is subtracted by one.

  On the other hand, in the state where the special figure 1 variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as during the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game or during the special game state, The starting memory number is incremented by one up to the upper limit number, and the special figure 1 starting right is stored. And in the state where the special figure 1 start memory number is 1 or more (holding 1-4 of special figure 1), the special figure 1 variable display game can be started (the previous special figure variable display game is finished, Or, when the special gaming state ends and there is no special figure 2 start memory), the special figure 1 start memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure 1 variable display is based on the stored special figure 1 start right. The game starts.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the special figure 2 starting port 25 in a state where the special figure 2 variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as during the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game or in the special game state, the special figure 2 The starting memory number is incremented by one up to the upper limit number, and the special figure 2 starting right is stored. And in the state where the special figure 2 start memory number is 1 or more (holding 1-4 of special figure 2), the special figure 2 variable display game can be started (the previous special figure variable display game is finished, When the special game state is completed), the special figure 2 start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 2 variable display game is started based on the stored special figure 2 start right.

  The special figure 1 start memory number is displayed on the special figure 1 memory display 12 and is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as a decorative special figure start memory display. Further, the special figure 2 start memory number is displayed on the special figure 2 memory display 13 and also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The start right for starting the usual figure variation table game can be stored as the usual figure start memory within the upper limit number (for example, four) in the same manner as the special figure start right. The number of memory for starting the normal map is displayed on the general memory display 20, but it may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Each start memory display 12, 13, 20 is configured to include, for example, two upper and lower LEDs. When the starting memory number is “1”, the upper LED is lit, and when the starting memory number is “2”, the lower LED is also lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks. The number of start memories can be determined by lighting / blinking the two LEDs in this way.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 has a game control device 30 as a main control device that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and sub-controls that control various effects under the control of the game control device 30. And an effect control device 40 as a device.

  The game control device 30 includes a game microcomputer 31 having a CPU 31a, a RAM 31b, a ROM 31c, etc., a clock (oscillator: CLK) 32, an input / output I / F 33, and the like. Among these, the CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers related to a special figure or a usual variable display game. The various random numbers include the random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, the random number for determining the normal figure of the variable figure display game, the random number for determining the symbol used to determine the stop symbol of the special figure variable display game, and the special figure variation. A random number for determining a variation pattern used for determining a basic variation pattern in the display game (including the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach or various reach) is included.

  The RAM 31b stores a storage area for storing an ON signal of the special figure 1 start opening sensor 24a provided in the special figure 1 start opening 24, a special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a provided in the special figure 2 start opening 25, and the like. The figure includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of a normal gate sensor 21a provided in the start gate 21, a storage area for various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like.

  In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31c, the jackpot determination value for determining whether or not the big hit of the special figure variation display game or the small hit of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined. A special figure determination table having a small hit determination value, a general figure determination table having a normal figure determination value for determining whether or not a normal figure variation display game is successful, and the like are written.

  The input / output I / F 33 has a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown) through a special figure 1 start opening sensor 24a, a special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a, a general figure gate sensor 21a, a general winning opening sensor 27a, and a first large Various signals are input from the winning opening sensor 26a, the second large winning opening sensor 61a, and the like. These various signals are relayed by the input / output I / F 33 and output to the CPU 31a.

  Various control signals output from the CPU 31a are input to the input / output I / F 33. These control signals are transmitted via the input / output I / F 33 as the driving means for opening and closing the first electric prize opening 26 and the ordinary electric power SOL 25c as the driving means for the movable members 25b and 25b of the special drawing 2 starting opening 25. The information is output to the first big prize opening SOL26c, the second big prize opening SOL61c as driving means for opening and closing the second big prize opening 61, the external information terminal 611, the effect control device 40, and the like. Further, the control signal output from the CPU 31a is sent via the input / output I / F 33 to the special figure 1 display 22A, the special figure 2 display 22B, the special figure 1 storage display 12, the special figure 2 storage display 13, It is also output to the decision round number display 14, the general map display 23, the general map storage display 20, and the like.

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

  The effect control device 40 includes a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, a clock (oscillator: CLK) 43, an input / output I / F 44, and the like. The CPU 41 a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, receives the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 30, distributes the effect control command, controls the output of the sound effect from the speaker 145, and emits the decoration lamp / LED 161. Control, lower peach motor 441a drive control, first upper peach solenoid (SOL) 431a drive control, second upper peach solenoid (SOL) 431b drive control, first upper peach motor 433a drive control, Drive control of the second upper peach motor 433b, image display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, and the like are performed.

  The RAM 41b includes a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU 41a, and the like. The ROM 41c stores various control programs executed by the CPU 41a and control data. The ROM 41c stores sound data related to sound effects and the like output from the speaker 145 as an audio ROM. The ROM 41c stores image data relating to an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as a symbol ROM. The RAM 41b and the ROM 41c are provided as separate members, but may be integrated as a first memory (not shown). Further, the first memory and the CPU 41a may be integrated into one chip.

  The input / output I / F 43 includes a speaker 145, a decoration lamp / LED 161, a lower peach motor 441a, a first upper peach SOL 431a, a second upper peach SOL 431b, a first upper peach motor 433a, and a second upper peach motor. 433b, first upper peach position detection sensor 423a, second upper peach position detection sensor 423b, lower peach position detection sensor 441q, effect button sensor 155a, SELECT button sensor 155b, liquid crystal display device 50, board-side continuous notice display device 71 The frame side continuous notice display device 72 is connected. The control signal output from the CPU 41a is output to these blocks via the input / output I / F 43.

  Next, game control processing by the game control device 30 will be described. This game control process includes a main process for comprehensively controlling the game and a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the main process. This main process is realized by the CPU 31a of the game control device 30 reading and executing the main process program stored in the ROM 31b immediately after the activation. As shown in FIG. 4, in the main process, as a process at the start of the program, an initialization process at power-on is performed (step S1) and a power failure recovery process is performed (step S2).

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

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

  If it is determined in step S7 that no power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S4, and the processes in steps S4 to S7 are repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that a power failure has occurred, processing is performed when a power failure occurs (step S8). Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

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

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt process. This timer interrupt process is executed when an interrupt is permitted in step S6 of the main process. As shown in FIG. 5, in step S11, when a timer interrupt request is generated (when interrupt is permitted), the data stored in the register is saved in the RAM 31b. In step S12, various sensors (Special Figure 1 Start Port Sensor 24a, Special Figure 2 Start Port Sensor 25a, General Gate Sensor 21a, General Winner Port Sensor 27a, First Grand Prize Port Sensor 26a, Second Grand Prize Port Sensor 61a. And the like are input via the input / output I / F 33. In addition, output data set in various processes is output to solenoids (first big prize opening SOL26c, second big prize opening SOL61c, general electric power SOL25c), indicators 22A, 22B, 23, and the like.

  In step S13, the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes is output to the effect control device 40 or the like (command transmission process). In step S14, a special figure determination random number for determining whether or not a special figure jackpot (bonus) is appropriate in the special figure variation display game, a symbol determining random number for determining a stop symbol of the special figure variation display game, and a normal figure A random number for determining the universal figure for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct in the variable display game is updated (random number update process 1). In step S15, the initial value of the random number is updated in order to destroy the temporal regularity of the random number (initial value random number update process).

  In step S16, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern in the decorative special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game is updated (random number update processing 2). In step S17, it is detected from the special figure 1 start opening sensor 24a, the special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a, the ordinary figure gate sensor 21a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, the first big winning opening sensor 26a, the second big winning opening sensor 61a and the like. It is monitored whether or not a signal is input (winning mouth SW monitoring process). In step S18, an abnormal state is detected based on detection signals from sensors, ball breakage sensors, payout ball detection sensors, overflow sensors, frame opening detection sensors (none of which are not shown) provided corresponding to each winning opening. Monitor for occurrence (error monitoring process).

  In step S19, processing relating to the special figure variation display game is performed (special figure game processing). The details of this special game process will be described later. In step S20, a process related to the normal map display game is performed (normal game process). An effect control command to be transmitted to the effect control device 40 or the like in step S13 is generated mainly by the special game process in step S19 and the ordinary game process in step S20.

  In step S21, processing related to a display (segment LED) that displays various information related to the game is performed (segment LED editing processing). In step S22, processing for setting a signal to be output to the external management apparatus in the output buffer is performed (external information editing processing). In step S23, a process for declaring that the timer interrupt process has ended is performed. In step S24, a process of restoring the register data saved in the RAM 31b in step S11 is performed. In step S25, a process for setting that the timer interrupt process is completed and the interrupt request can be accepted is performed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special game process (step S19) of FIG. In this special figure game process, the variable display game based on the special figure 2 starting right is executed in preference to the variable display game based on the special figure 1 starting right.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the special figure game process, first, a special figure 1 start winning monitoring process (step S101) for performing a process based on winning in the special figure 1 starting opening 24 is performed. A special figure 2 start winning monitoring process (step S102) for performing a process based on winning is performed. Thereafter, a process for acquiring a special figure game process number (step S103) is performed, and a special figure game branching process (step S104) for selecting a process to be executed based on the acquired game process number is performed. Then, the special figure variation control process (step S105) is performed and the special figure game process is ended.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process (step S101) of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, in this special figure 1 start winning monitoring process, first, based on the monitoring result (presence / absence of detection signal) in step S17 (winning opening SW monitoring process) in FIG. It is determined (step S111) whether or not there is a prize (special figure 1 start prize). In the determination of whether or not there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 24 (step S111), when there is no winning at the special figure 1 starting port 24 (step S111; N), the special figure 1 starting winning monitoring process is performed. Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 24 (step S111), when there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 24 (step S111; Y), the current special figure 1 starting is performed. A process of acquiring the number of memories (step S112) is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 starting memory number is 4 or more (upper limit number or more) (step S113). In the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 or more (step S113), if the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 or more (step S113; Y), the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process is performed. Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 or more (step S113), when the special figure 1 start memory number is not 4 or more (when 0 to 3) (step S113; N), The special figure 1 starting memory number is incremented by 1 (step S114).

  Thereafter, a process (step S115) of storing and determining various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 1 start memory is performed. In the process of storing and determining various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 1 start memory (step S115), based on the start right related to the updated start memory, the hit determination random number, the symbol determining random number, the variation pattern A process for obtaining and storing a random number for determination is performed. Moreover, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value, and a process of storing the determination result in association with the start-up storage is performed. In addition, you may make it perform determination, such as a symbol determination fluctuation number and a fluctuation pattern random number. That is, a process of prefetching the result related information corresponding to the start memory and storing the prefetch information as the result in association with the start memory is performed. This prefetch information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Then, a continuous effect execution determination process (step S116) is performed for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect that is a plurality of continuous effects based on the pre-read result. In this continuous effect execution determination process (step S116), for example, when the pre-read information satisfies a predetermined condition, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect is executed, and when the lottery is won, a continuous effect flag is set. The The case where the pre-read information satisfies a predetermined condition means that the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value, or that the variation pattern determination random number is a value that generates a predetermined variation pattern. It is. Here, in the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the continuous performance, the winning probability when the result is a big win and a small winning is set higher than the winning probability when the result is off, so when the continuous performance is executed Expectations for jackpots and jackpots increase. This continuous effect flag is cleared at the end of the continuous effect. A continuous effect command is set based on the setting of the continuous effect flag. This continuous effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process (step S102) of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, in this special figure 2 start winning monitoring process, first, based on the monitoring result (presence / absence of detection signal) in step S17 (winning opening SW monitoring process) in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a prize (step S121). When it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 25 (step S121), when there is no winning at the special figure 2 starting port 25 (step S121; N), the special figure 2 starting winning monitoring process is performed. Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 25 (step S121), when there is a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 25 (step S121; Y), the current special figure 2 starting is started. A process of acquiring the number of memories (step S122) is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 starting memory number is 4 or more (upper limit number or more) (step S123). In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is 4 or more (step S123), if the special figure 2 start memory number is 4 or more (step S123; Y), the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process is performed. Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is 4 or more (step S123), when the special figure 2 start memory number is not 4 or more (when it is 0 to 3) (step S123; N), The special figure 2 starting memory number is incremented by 1 (step S124).

  Thereafter, a process of storing and determining various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 2 start memory (step S125) is performed. In the process of storing / determining various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 2 start memory (step S125), based on the start right related to the updated start memory, the hit determination random number, the symbol determining random number, the variation pattern A process for obtaining and storing a random number for determination is performed. Moreover, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value, and a process of storing the determination result in association with the start-up storage is performed. In addition, you may make it perform determination, such as a symbol determination fluctuation number and a fluctuation pattern random number. That is, a process of prefetching the result related information corresponding to the start memory and storing the prefetch information as the result in association with the start memory is performed. This prefetch information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Then, a continuous effect execution determination process (step S126) is performed for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect that is a continuous plurality of effects based on the pre-read result. In this continuous production execution determination process (step S126), for example, when the pre-read information satisfies a predetermined condition, a lottery is executed as to whether or not the continuous production is executed, and when the lottery is won, a continuous production flag is set. The The case where the pre-read information satisfies a predetermined condition means that the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value, or that the variation pattern determination random number is a value that generates a predetermined variation pattern. It is. Here, in the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the continuous performance, the winning probability when the result is a big win and a small winning is set higher than the winning probability when the result is off, so when the continuous performance is executed Expectations for jackpots and jackpots increase. This continuous effect flag is cleared at the end of the continuous effect. A continuous effect command is set based on the setting of the continuous effect flag. This continuous effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  Through the processing as described above, the special figure 1 start memory is stored based on the winning of the special figure 1 start opening 24. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a first start storage means for storing a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory) based on a winning at the special figure 1 start port 24. Further, the special figure 2 start memory is stored based on the winning in the special figure 2 start opening 25. That is, the game control device 30 constitutes a second start storage means for storing the second start memory (the special figure 2 start memory) based on the winning at the special figure 2 start port 25. That is, the game control device 30 uses various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (Special Figure 1 start opening 24, Special Figure 2 start opening 25) as a start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit. The starting storage means for storing is used. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as prefetching means for prefetching the result related information stored in the start memory means (game control apparatus 30) and corresponding to the start memory waiting for execution of the variable display game.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 starts and stores a predetermined number as an upper limit in association with a determination unit that determines a random value extracted based on a winning of a game ball at the start port, and a determination result of the random value by the determination unit. It can also be said that it is provided with start-up storage means for sequentially storing as This “sequentially store starting memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit in relation to the determination result” means that when it is determined that a random number that is a big hit when a game ball is won at the starting port is extracted, The game control device 30) transmits a command indicating that it is determined to be a big win together with the start memory number to the sub-board (production control device 40), and when the start memory number is displayed on the sub-board side, It also includes displaying the memory display as a start-up memory where a jackpot may occur. In addition, when the determination result is to execute a continuous effect, a continuous notice effect is executed together with the start memory number from the main board (game control device 30) to the sub-board (effect control device 40). Then, a command indicating that it has been determined is included, and when the starting memory number is displayed on the sub-board side, the memory display for the winning is also a display for executing a continuous notice effect. Further, the determination results may be sequentially stored as start-up storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special game branch process in step S104 of FIG. This special figure game branching process is a process for controlling the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory (start right), and is common to both the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. It is processing.

  In this special figure game branching process, first, it is determined whether or not the process number is 0 (step S131). When it is determined that the process number is 0 (step S131; Y) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S131), a special figure routine process (step S132) is performed. In this special figure normal processing, the start of the special symbol change is monitored, and the special symbol change start setting and the stage mode effect setting for clearly or vaguely informing the current gaming state (probability state) are performed. Also, information necessary for performing the special figure variation start process is set. If the process number is not 0 (step S131; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S131), it is determined whether or not the process number is 1 (step S133). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 1 (step S133), when it is determined that the process number is 1 (step S133; Y), the special figure 2 variation start process (step S134) is performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set. For example, it is determined whether or not the hit determination random number acquired in step S125 of FIG. 8 matches the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value (win lottery), or a stop symbol is set based on the symbol determination random number Or setting a variation pattern based on a random number for determining the variation pattern. When the continuous effect flag is set, a variation pattern for continuous effect is set. Also, information necessary for performing the special figure changing process is set. In the determination of whether or not the process number is 1 (step S133), if the process number is not 1 (step S133; N), it is determined whether or not the process number is 2 (step S135). .

  When it is determined that the process number is 2 in the determination of whether or not the process number is 2 (step S135) (step S135; Y), the special figure 1 variation start process (step S136) is performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is set. For example, it is determined whether or not the hit determination random number acquired in step S115 in FIG. 7 matches the jackpot determination value or the small hit determination value (win lottery), or a stop symbol is set based on the symbol determination random number. Or setting a variation pattern based on a random number for determining the variation pattern. When the continuous effect flag is set, a variation pattern for continuous effect is set. Also, information necessary for performing the special figure changing process is set. If the process number is not 2 (step S135; N) in the determination of whether the process number is 2 (step S135), it is determined whether the process number is 3 (step S137). .

  If it is determined that the processing number is 3 in the determination of whether the processing number is 3 (step S137) (step S137; Y), a special figure changing process (step S138) is performed. In this special figure changing process, a timer for managing the time (fluctuation time etc.) in the special figure changing display game is updated. Also, information necessary for performing the special figure display processing is set. In the determination of whether or not the process number is 3 (step S137), if the process number is not 3 (step S137; N), it is determined whether or not the process number is 4 (step S139). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 4 (step S139), when it is determined that the process number is 4 (step S139; Y), a special figure display process (step S140) is performed. In this special figure display processing, a timer for managing time (such as a stop symbol display time) in the special figure variation display game is updated. Also, if the result of the special figure display game is big or small, the information necessary for processing the fanfare / interval is set, and if the result of the special variable display game is lost, the special figure Set the information required for normal processing. In the determination of whether the process number is 4 (step S139), if the process number is not 4 (step S139; N), it is determined whether the process number is 5 (step S141). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 5 (step S141), if it is determined that the process number is 5 (step S141; Y), the fanfare / interval that is a process related to the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state Medium processing (step S142) is performed. In the fanfare / interval process, a process for outputting a fanfare or the like indicating that the game state is in the special game state or the small hit game state is performed. In addition, information necessary for performing the process during opening of the special winning opening is set. In the determination of whether the process number is 5 (step S141), if the process number is not 5 (step S141; N), it is determined whether the process number is 6 (step S143). .

  In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 6 (step S143), if it is determined that the processing number is 6 (step S143; Y), the big winning opening that is processing relating to the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state A process during opening (step S144) is performed. In this special winning opening opening process, the opening / closing door 26b and the movable member 61b are opened / closed to open the first special winning opening 26 and the second special winning opening 61. In addition, if the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing is set, and if the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state is the final round, the special gaming state is set. Alternatively, the command setting on the end screen of the small hit gaming state and the information necessary for performing the winning ball remaining ball processing are set. If the process number is not 6 (step S143; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 6 (step S143), it is determined whether or not the process number is 7 (step S145). .

  In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 7 (step S145), when it is determined that the processing number is 7 (step S145; Y), the big winning opening that is processing relating to the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state Residual ball processing (step S146) is performed. In the winning ball remaining ball processing, after the final round in the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state is completed and the large winning ports 26 and 61 are closed, all the game balls remaining in the large winning ports 26 and 61 are collected. In order to flow down, a process of waiting for a certain time is performed. Also, information necessary for performing the jackpot end process is set. If the process number is not 7 in the determination of whether the process number is 7 (step S145) (step S145; N), it is determined whether the process number is 8 (step S147). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 8 (step S147), if it is determined that the process number is 8 (step S147; Y), the jackpot end process that is a process related to the special game state or the small hit game state I do. In the big hit end process, a process for ending the special game state or the small hit game state is performed. In addition, information necessary for performing special figure routine processing is set. Thereafter, the special figure game branching process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the process number is 8 (step S147), when the process number is not 8 (step S147; N), the special figure game branching process is terminated.

  Further, in the above-described special figure routine process (step S132), the process as shown in FIG. 10 is performed. In this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S150). In the determination of whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S150), if there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S150; Y), a process for changing the special figure game process number to 1 (step S157). I do. After that, the process for storing the change start information (step S153) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. That is, when there is a special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 2 variation start process (step S134) is selected in the next special figure game branching process (see FIG. 9). If there is no special figure 2 start memory (step S150; N) in the determination of whether there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S150), the determination (step S150; N) S151) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a special figure 1 start memory (step S151), if there is a special figure 1 start memory (step S151; Y), a process for changing the special figure game process number to 2 (step S152) is performed. Do. After that, the process for storing the change start information (step S153) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. That is, when there is no special figure 2 start memory and there is a special figure 1 start memory, the special figure 1 variation start process (step S136) is selected in the next special figure game branching process (see FIG. 9). If there is no special figure 1 start memory (step S151; N), it is determined whether a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S151). S154) is performed.

  If it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S154), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S154; Y), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S154), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S154; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S155), The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S156), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. In the production control device 40, for example, based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command, a process of displaying a customer waiting demo image on the liquid crystal display device 50 is performed.

  As a result of the above processing, the special figure 2 start memory is processed in preference to the special figure 1 start memory. That is, when the game control device 30 has the second start memory (special figure 2 start memory) in the second start memory means (game control device 30), the variable display game (special figure) based on the second start memory. Priority control means for preferentially executing the two-variable display game) over the variable-display game based on the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory). In addition, the game control device 30 serves as determination means for determining various random numbers stored in the start storage means (game control device 30). Further, the game control device 30 serves as a game execution means for executing a variable display game based on the determination result by the determination means (game control device 30).

  Through the special figure game processing as described above, the game control device 30 extracts a random number for determining the winning of the variable display game based on the start winning and stores it as the start memory. When the special figure variation display game can be executed based on the start right related to the start memory, the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 31c is compared with the big hit or small hit A process of determining whether or not to win (winning lottery) is performed. Then, based on this result, after the identification symbol is displayed on the special figure 1 display 22A and the special figure 2 display 22B in a fluctuating manner for a predetermined time, a special figure changing display game to stop display is displayed.

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the special result mode is displayed on the special figure 1 display 22A and the special figure 2 display 22B, and a special game state is generated. In the process of generating the special game state, the game control device 30 opens the opening / closing door 26b of the first big prize opening 26 by the first big prize opening SOL26c, for example, and the game balls to the first big prize opening 26 are opened. Control to enable inflow. Alternatively, the movable member 61 b is rotated so that the second grand prize opening 61 is opened by the second big prize opening SOL 61 c, and control is performed to allow the game balls to flow into the second big prize opening 61. If the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the specific result mode (small hit result mode) is displayed on the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B, and the small hit gaming state is generated. To perform the process. The process for generating the small hit gaming state is the same as the process for generating the special gaming state.

  Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61, or a predetermined time from the opening of the first big prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61. Opening the first grand prize winning opening 26 or the second big winning prize opening 61 until one of the conditions (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses is defined as one round. (For example, 15R or 2R) Continued control (cycle game) is performed. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a loss, control is performed to display the result form of the loss on the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B.

  In the special gaming state, the distribution of whether or not to open any of the first grand prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61 is, for example, a result mode of a special figure variable display game ( Based on the type of winning jackpot). Further, in the small hit gaming state, the second big winning opening 61 is opened.

  In addition, the game control device 30 extracts a random number for determining the normal figure based on the passing of the game ball through the normal figure start gate 21 in the normal figure game process (step S20 in FIG. 5). The determination random number value is compared with the common figure determination value stored in the ROM 31c, and processing for determining whether or not the common figure is true is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 23, processing for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed.

  When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 23 and the normal electric power SOL 25c is operated to open the movable members 25b and 25b of the normal variable prize winning device 25 for a predetermined time. Control. On the other hand, when the result of the common map change display game is a loss, control is performed to display the result form of the loss on the general map display 23.

  In the special figure game process and the normal figure game process described above, a control signal (effect control command) for controlling the effect device (for example, the liquid crystal display device 50 or the like) in accordance with the special image change display game or the normal view change display game. Is generated and output to the production control device 40. This effect control command includes information on the variation pattern and the continuous effect. In the effect control device 40, based on the effect control command from the game control device 30, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays the special display variation display game corresponding to the special display variation display game, the processing related to the continuous production, and the special display corresponding to the start-up memory. Processing to display the figure start memory is performed. Also, processing for controlling sound output from the speaker 145, light emission of the decoration lamp / LED 161, processing for controlling the rotational driving of the lower peach motor 441a, processing for controlling the driving of the first upper peach solenoid, second upper Processing for controlling the driving of the peach solenoid, processing for controlling the rotational driving of the first upper peach motor 433a, processing for controlling the rotational driving of the second upper peach motor 433b, and the like are performed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the first start right or the second start port (see Fig. 2) generated when the game ball wins the first start port (see Fig. 1 start port 24). A lottery means (game control device 30) for executing a winning lottery (big winning lottery, small winning lottery) based on a second starting right generated when a game ball wins at the starting opening 25), the first starting right or the first 2 Fluctuation pattern setting means (game control device 30) for setting the first fluctuation pattern or the second fluctuation pattern based on the result of the winning lottery based on the start right, the first fluctuation pattern or the second fluctuation pattern set by the fluctuation pattern setting means A variation display device (liquid crystal display device 50) that executes a variation display game with a variation pattern, and holds the first start right or the second start right as a first start memory or a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, respectively. Holding means (game control device 30) to perform, variation display instruction means (game control device 30) for sequentially instructing execution of the variation display game according to the variation pattern relating to the first start memory or the second start memory, the result of the lottery being the specific result The special winning state (big hit state) or the small winning game state (small winning state) that opens the big winning ports (first big winning port 26, second big winning port 61) in a predetermined manner is generated. Profit granting means for granting a profit to the player. Here, the variation pattern related to the startup memory is a variation pattern set based on a variation pattern random number stored in association with the startup memory.

  Further, the variation display instruction means (game control device 30) executes the variation display game based on the second variation pattern related to the second start memory in preference to the variation display game based on the first variation pattern related to the first start memory. Priority instruction means for instructing Further, the fluctuation pattern setting means is held before the first start memory when the lottery result (prefetch result) related to the first start memory satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a win), and the first start memory The first or second variation pattern related to the first or second start memory, in which the variation display game is executed prior to the variation display game based on the first variation pattern related to memory, is continuously related to each other. Continuous variation pattern setting means for changing to a variation pattern (continuous variation pattern) for use. That is, it is configured to be able to execute a continuous effect (holding pre-reading continuous notice effect).

  FIG. 11 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 11, the customer waiting state ST1 is a state in which the special figure variation display game is not executed and is left for a predetermined time, and is a state in which the start right is generated based on the start winning. In this customer waiting state ST1, when a game ball is won at the special figure 1 start port 24 or the special figure 2 start port 25 and a start right is generated, the state shifts to the variable state ST2.

  The fluctuation state ST2 is a state in which a special figure fluctuation display game is being executed. When winning the jackpot lottery in the variation state ST2, a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game, and the state shifts to the jackpot state ST3. When the winning state is shifted to the big win lottery in the variation state ST2, a result mode corresponding to the loss in the special figure variation display game is derived. Thereafter, if there is a special figure start memory, the next special figure variation display game is started. On the other hand, if there is no special figure start memory (hold 0), the process shifts to the customer waiting state ST1 as the predetermined time elapses.

  The jackpot state ST3 is a state in which a special game state is generated in which the first big prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61 is opened a predetermined number of times (rounds) and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. . When the big hit state ST3 ends, if there is a special figure start memory, the next special figure variation display game is started. On the other hand, if there is no special figure start memory (hold 0), the process shifts to the customer waiting state ST1 as the predetermined time elapses.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpots in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a breakdown when winning the jackpot.

  In FIG. 12, 2R normal winning means that the first winning probability (the second winning prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R by the opening / closing operation of the movable member 61b when the big hit occurs, and the jackpot probability after the big hit ends is relatively low ( For example, the jackpot is set to 1/316). The 2R probability change is a second winning probability (for example, the winning probability after the big hit is higher than the first winning probability (for example, The jackpot is set to about 10 times the first winning probability.

  The 15R normal win is a jackpot in which the first big winning opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 26b when the big hit occurs, and the jackpot probability after the jackpot ends is set to the first winning probability It is. The 15R probability change win is a jackpot in which the first big winning opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 26b when the big hit occurs, and the jackpot probability after the big hit ends is set to the second winning probability It is.

  Time reduction means that, by increasing the probability of winning per ordinary figure in the usual figure fluctuation display game until the special figure fluctuation display game is consumed a predetermined number of times, and reducing the fluctuation display time of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game, This is a state where the opening and closing operation of the movable members 25b, 25b as the electric combination is frequently caused to make it easy for the game ball to win the special figure 2 starting opening 25, and is also called electric support (electric combination support).

  Here, the time duration that is continued until the special figure variation display game is consumed 100 times is distinguished from the time duration 1 and the time duration that is continued until the next big hit is distinguished from the time duration 2. Therefore, for example, NO. The game state after 2R normal hit of 2 is expressed as a normal state (short time 1), NO. The game state after hitting 2R probability change of 7 is expressed as a probability change state (time reduction 2).

  In the gaming machine 100, the variation display time of the normal variation display game in a state without time reduction (for example, a normal state) is set to a relatively long time (for example, 30 seconds). Then, the opening time of the special figure 2 starting port 25 when the normal figure is changed in the normal figure display game is set to a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the special figure 2 for one normal figure is set. The number of opening of the start port 25 is also set small (for example, once). On the other hand, the variable display time of the normal-variable display game in a state with a short time (for example, a normal state (short time 1)) is set to a short time (for example, 2 to 5 seconds) compared to a case without a short time. Has been. Then, the opening time of the special figure 2 starting port 25 when the normal figure change display game hits the normal figure is set to a long time (for example, 1 second) as compared with the case where there is no short time, and one normal time is displayed. The number of times of opening of the special figure 2 starting port 25 with respect to the figure is also set larger than the case where there is no time reduction (for example, three times).

  In this way, in the state with time reduction (so-called medium time reduction), the number of times the special figure 2 starting port 25 is opened is increased compared to the state without time reduction, and it is easier for the game ball to win the special figure 2 starting port 25. Therefore, the special figure 2 start-up memory is hardly interrupted, and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly executed until the time-short state is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the opening time of the big prize opening is shortened with a number of rounds less than 15R (for example, 1 second), and as an example per so-called short-time opening per 2R (per 2R normal per 2R probability variation). Although it is adopted, it may be possible to employ a short-time opening per opening where the opening round of the grand prize opening is other than 2R.

  The breakdown of the jackpot shown in FIG. 12 is as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b). As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the number of wins in the special figure 2 variable display game is larger than that in the special figure 1 variable display game. 4 is set to a low ratio per 2R probability variation (no time reduction). The ratio of 8 to 15R probability variation (with time saving until next big jackpot) is set high. In other words, during the time period when the special figure 2 variable display game is likely to be executed, the No. with the largest profit given to the player is shown. Eight jackpots are likely to occur.

  In this way, the profit granting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 wins the first prize in the first mode in which the game ball can easily win when the first winning (per 15R) is won in the big winning lottery. The first mode when the first profit granting means for giving the player a first profit by opening the mouth (the first grand prize winning opening 26), and when winning the second hit (per 2R) in the big hit lottery Granting a second profit having a value lower than the first profit to the player by opening the grand prize opening (second grand prize opening 61) in the second mode with a shorter opening time than Means.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state that shifts after the winning is over. The circled numbers in FIG. 14 correspond to the numbers indicating the jackpot type in FIG. FIG. 14 shows the case where the winning lottery is won in the normal state D, but the case where the winning lottery is won in the game states E to H is almost the same. Further, the game control device 30 controls the transition of the gaming state triggered by winning the jackpot. Specifically, it is performed within the special figure game process (step S19 in FIG. 5).

  In normal state D, no. When winning for 2R normal per 1 (no time saving), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. And it shifts to the normal state D after the end of the jackpot. No. When winning 2R per 2R normal (with 100 times shorter), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second grand prize winning opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to a normal state (time reduction 1) F. When the special figure variation display game is consumed 100 times, the normal state (time reduction 1) F shifts to the normal state D.

  No. If the player wins the 3R 15R normal (with a time reduction of 100 times), a state C per 15R occurs, and the first big prize opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 wins × 15R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to a normal state (time reduction 1) F. When the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times, the normal state (short time 1) F shifts to the normal state D. No. If the winning is per 2R probability change of 4 (no time saving), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. And it shifts to the probable change state E after the end of the jackpot.

  No. If the winning per 2R probability change of 5 (with 100 times shorter) is won, a state B per 2R occurs, and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to a probable change state (time reduction 1) G. When the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times, the probability variation state (short time 1) G shifts to the probability variation state E. No. When winning 6 per 15R probability change (with 100 times shorter), a state C per 15R occurs, and the first big prize opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 wins × 15R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to a probable change state (time reduction 1) G. When the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times, the probability variation state (short time 1) G shifts to the probability variation state E.

  No. When winning the 7R 2R probability variation (with time saving until the next jackpot), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second grand prize winning opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to the probability variation state (time reduction 2) H. This state H is continued until the next jackpot occurs. No. When winning the 15R probability change per 8 (with time saving until the next jackpot), a state C per 15R occurs, and the first big winning opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 wins × 15R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to the probability variation state (time reduction 2) H. This state H is continued until the next jackpot occurs.

  The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a small hitting lottery determined by a small hitting determination value different from the big hitting lottery based on the big hit determination value (the winning probability per small hit is, for example, 1/220). It is configured to be generated. Unlike the big win, there is no game state transition when the small win. As shown in FIG. 14, when winning a small hit in the normal state D, a small hit state A is generated, and the second big prize winning opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R like the state 2B per 2R. And it returns to the normal state D after the end of the small hit. In addition, when winning a small winning lottery in any of the gaming states E to H different from the normal state D, the original gaming state is returned after the small winning is completed. In other words, for example, when the small hitting lottery is won in the probability changing state E, the probability changing state E is continued even after the small hitting ends.

  Thus, after the big hit or the small hit, the normal state D, the probability variation state E, the normal state (time reduction 1) F, the probability variation state (time reduction 1) G, or the probability variation state (time reduction 2) H should stay. It becomes. In order for the player to recognize whether he / she is staying in the normal state (D, F) or the probability variation state (E, G, H), the gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to execute a stage mode effect. For example, a mode corresponding to the normal state and a mode corresponding to the probability change state are provided, and the player can recognize the game state in which the user stays based on the background image and the effect contents in the liquid crystal display device 50. The background image in the liquid crystal display device 50 is selected and set by the effect control device 40 based on information from the game control device 30 according to the game state from the plurality of background images shown in FIG. Yes. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as background image selection means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of background images as a background image in the display area of the display device (liquid crystal display device 50) according to the gaming state. Since the presence / absence of time reduction is obvious from the behavior of the special figure 2 starting port 25, if the player is notified of the normal state or the normal state, the player can distinguish the above-described gaming states D to H.

  Also, in this stage mode production, it is not clearly informed whether the normal state (D, F) or the probability variation state (E, G, H) is stayed, that is, one mode is changed to a plurality of gaming states. By making it correspond, it is also possible to notify vaguely that there is a possibility of staying in any gaming state (referred to as an ambiguous mode or gray zone).

  For example, a transition destination state indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 14, that is, a normal state D after the small hit end, a normal state D after the end of 2R normal hit (no time reduction), and a probability change state E after the end of 2R probability change (no time reduction). Cannot be determined from the behavior of the second big prize opening 61 when the hit occurs and the behavior of the special figure 2 starting port 25 after the hit. Therefore, after these hits are completed, the same stage mode effect (gray zone 1, FIG. 15B) is executed, so that it is not clearly notified which game state the user is in. Thereby, since it is not completely denied that the 2R probability change was made, it can be expected that the player may have shifted to the probability change state.

  Further, for example, the transition destination state indicated by a bold line in FIG. 14, that is, the normal state after the end of 2R normal hit (with a time reduction of 100 times) F (short time 1) F, the probability change state after the end of the per 2R probability change (with a time reduction of 100 times) ( Time shortening 1) G cannot determine which state is in accordance with the behavior of the second big prize opening 61 when the hit occurs and the behavior of the special figure 2 starting port 25 after the hit. Therefore, after these hits are finished, the same stage mode effect (gray zone 2, FIG. 15 (c)) is executed so as not to clearly notify which game state the user is in. Thereby, since it is not completely denied that the 2R probability change was made, it can be expected that the player may have shifted to the probability change state. Note that after the special figure variation display game has been digested 100 times, the game may move to the above-described gray zone 1 so as not to completely deny that the game is still in a probable variation state.

  On the other hand, the state of the transition destination indicated by a thin line in FIG. 14, that is, the probability variation state after the end of 2R probability variation (with time saving until the next big hit) (time shortening 2) H, the probability variation state after the end of 15R probability variation (with time reduction of 100 times) ( Short time 1) G and the probability change state E after the short time end, and the probability change state (short time 2) H after the end of the 15R probability change (with time reduction until the next big hit) (stage time 2) H stage stage production that clearly informs the state ( The probability change confirmation mode, FIG. 15 (d)) is executed. Also, in the normal state (time reduction 1) F after the end of 15R normal (with time reduction of 100 times) F and the normal state D after the time reduction end, a stage mode effect (normal confirmation mode, figure) clearly informing those states 15 (a)) is executed.

  Thus, the gaming machine 100 has a first gaming state (normal state) in which the winning probability of the big win lottery is set relatively low, and a second gaming state (probability change) in which the winning probability is set higher than the first gaming state. Game state setting means (game control device 30) that can be changed on condition that the big win lottery is won. In addition, game state notifying means (game control device 30 and liquid crystal display device 50) capable of notifying the player of whether the user is staying in the first game state or the second game state in a fixed mode is provided. This gaming state notification means is configured to be able to notify the player in an ambiguous mode that there is a possibility of staying in either the first gaming state or the second gaming state (not clearly informing the gaming state). ing.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can execute a plurality of continuous effects (continuous effects) based on the pre-read result of the start memory. This continuous multiple-time effect is an effect as shown in FIG. 16, and an effect image 80 is displayed in a predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display device 50 in the decorative special map variable display game corresponding to the special map variable display game. Are sequentially displayed. In each production, the production image 80 displayed in the previous production is continuously displayed, and a new production image 80 is displayed (may not be displayed) when the result mode is displayed. As shown in FIG. 16 (i), as the effect images 80, six effect images 80 are set at the maximum, and the larger the effect images 80 to be displayed, the higher the possibility of a big hit. It has become. Furthermore, in the display of the result mode, the final stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to the newly displayed effect image 80.

  In the effect control device 40, in order to execute such a continuous effect, a process for making settings related to the continuous effect and the like based on a command transmitted from the game control device 30 when a start memory is generated is shown in FIG. Hold information setting processing is performed. In this hold information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a hold information command transmitted from the game control device 30 is received when the start-up memory is generated (step S160). In the determination of whether or not the hold information command has been received (step S160), if the hold information command has not been received (step S160; N), the hold information setting process ends. In the determination of whether or not the hold information command has been received (step S160), if the hold information command has been received (step S160; Y), a process of acquiring hold number information (step S161) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the hold number information (step S161), the process of acquiring the hold number information is performed based on the information included in the hold information command. Next, the process (step S162) for obtaining determination information related to the hold is performed. Judgment information is information related to the look-ahead result of the start memory among the information included in the hold information command. For example, a continuous production command transmitted when execution is determined.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a continuous effect command (step S163). If there is no continuous effect command (step S163; N), a process of storing determination information related to the hold (step S167) is performed to hold the command. The information setting process ends. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous production command (step S163), if there is a continuous production command (step S163; Y), the received hold information command is based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory. Is determined (step S164).

  In the determination of whether or not the hold information command is based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory (step S164), if it is based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory (step S164; Y), the special figure A process of setting one continuous effect flag (step S165) is performed, and a process of setting the number of start memories until the suspension is set in a continuous effect number counter (step S167). Further, in the determination as to whether or not the hold information command is based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory (step S164), when the command is not based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory (step S164; N), The process (step S165) which sets FIG. 2 continuous effect flag is performed, and the process (step S167) which sets the start memory | storage number until the said reservation to a continuous effect number counter is performed.

  After performing the process (step S167) of setting the number of starting memories until the suspension to the continuous effect number counter (step S167), the maximum number of applied number determination process (step S168) for determining the maximum number of applied images of the effect image 80 is performed. Thereafter, a process for storing determination information related to the hold (step S167) is performed, and the hold information setting process is terminated. That is, when the continuous effect flag is set and the continuous effect command is transmitted in the game control device 30, the effect control device 40 also sets the continuous effect flag. Through this process, a plurality of continuous effects are executed thereafter. In other words, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 constitute continuous effect execution control means capable of executing a plurality of continuous effects based on the result of prefetching by the prefetching means (game control device 30).

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the maximum number-of-applying number determination process, first, based on the pre-read information, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is a big hit (step S170). In the determination of whether or not it is a jackpot (step S170), if it is a jackpot (step S170; Y), a maximum hitting number selection process for the jackpot (step S171) is performed, and each maximum sticking number determination process (step S171). Step S173) is performed, and the maximum number-of-applied-sheets determination process is terminated. If it is not a big hit (step S170; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S170; N), a maximum applied number selection process for detachment (step S172) is performed, and a maximum applied number determination process for each time (step S172). S173) is performed, and the maximum number-of-applied-sheets determination process is terminated.

  The maximum number of pasted sheets is the number of effect images 80 displayed in the decorative special figure variation display game which is the final round of the continuous performance. It has become. That is, the player can recognize that the larger the maximum number of pasted sheets, the higher the possibility of winning the jackpot.

  In each maximum application number determination process (step S173), as shown in FIG. 19, the maximum application number in each continuous effect is determined from the current start memory number. For example, when the current start memory number is 8, it is possible to paste one or less effect images 80 each time within a range not exceeding the maximum number of pasted sheets. When the current start memory number is 1, 6 or less effect images 80 can be pasted each time within a range not exceeding the maximum number of pasted sheets. It should be noted that the maximum number of pasted sheets and the maximum number of pasted times determined here are stored until the end of the continuous performance.

  Thus, by determining the maximum number of pasted sheets each time, it is possible to finally display a predetermined number of effect images 80 without depending on the start timing of continuous multiple effects. In other words, the number of continuous effects that can be executed is determined by the number of start memories at the start of the plurality of consecutive effects, but even if the number of start memories at this time is small, the maximum number is determined. By increasing the number, it is possible to display a predetermined number of effect images 80. In addition, when the number of starting memories is large, the maximum number is reduced, so that it is possible to produce an effect so as to increase the player's expectation step by step until the final continuous production.

  From the above, the continuous production execution control means (game control device 30 and production control device 40) can display the production according to the number of start memories when it is decided to perform a plurality of continuous productions. The maximum number of effect images 80 is set.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs the continuous effect control process shown in FIG. 20 at the start of the decoration special figure variation display game. In this continuous effect control process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation start command transmitted from the game control device 30 when starting the special figure variation display game has been received (step S180). In the determination of whether or not this variation start command has been received (step S180), if the variation start command has not been received (step S180; N), the continuous effect control process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the change start command has been received (step S180), if the change start command has been received (step S180; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a continuous effect flag (step S181). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous effect flag (step S181), if there is no continuous effect flag (step S181; N), the continuous effect control process is terminated. If there is a continuous effect flag (step S181; Y), the number-of-pasting-number determination process for determining the number of effect images 80 to be newly displayed in the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be executed. (Step S182) is performed.

  In this sticking number determination process, as shown in FIG. 21, first, a process of obtaining the maximum sticking number determined in the above-described maximum sticking number determination process (see FIG. 18) (step S190) is performed. And the process (step S191) which acquires the pasted number of sheets which is the number of the already displayed effect images 80 is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the number of pasted sheets is the maximum number of pasted sheets (step S192). If the number of pasted sheets is the maximum number of pasted sheets (step S192; Y), the number of effect images 80 displayed this time is used. A process of setting 0 as a certain number of pasting sheets (step S196) is performed, and the pasting number determining process is ended. Further, when the number of pasted sheets is not the maximum number of pasted sheets (step S192; N), a process (step S193) of acquiring the maximum number of pasted sheets each time determined in the above-described maximum pasted sheet number determining process (see FIG. 18) is performed.

  Then, a process of setting the number of pasted sheets (step S196) is performed, a process of adding the number of pasted sheets to the number of pasted sheets (step S197) is performed, and the pasted number determining process is terminated. In the process of setting the number of pasted sheets (step S196), the current number of pasted sheets is set to a value that is less than or equal to the acquired maximum number of pasted sheets and does not exceed the value obtained by subtracting the number of pasted sheets from the maximum number of pasted sheets. .

  Returning to FIG. 20, after performing the number-of-pasting determination process (step S182), it is determined whether there is a special figure 1 continuous effect flag (step S183). In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous production flag (step S183), when there is no special figure 1 continuous production flag (step S183; N), that is, when there is the special figure 2 continuous production flag, the continuous production is performed. A process of decrementing the number counter by 1 (step S185) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is 0 (step S186). If the value of the continuous effect counter is not 0 (step S186; N), the continuous effect control process is terminated. If the value of the continuous effect counter is 0 (step S186; Y), a process of clearing the continuous effect flag (step S187) is performed, and the continuous effect control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 1 continuous production flag (step S183), if there is a special figure 1 continuous production flag (step S183; Y), the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is the special figure 2 display. It is determined whether or not the game is a variable display game (step S184). In the determination of whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (step S184), if it is not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (step S184; N), the continuous effect counter is decremented by one. The process (step S185) to perform is performed. Subsequent processing is as described above. Further, in the determination whether the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (step S184), if the special figure fluctuation display game is a special figure fluctuation display game (step S184; Y), the result is a big hit It is determined whether or not (step S188).

  In the determination of whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S188), if the result is not a jackpot (step S188; N), the continuous effect control process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S188), if the result is a jackpot (step S188; Y), a process for setting the maximum number of sheets to be pasted (step S189) is performed, and the continuous performance flag is set. A clearing process (step S187) is performed, and the continuous effect setting process is terminated.

  That is, since the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game, a continuous effect is executed with the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory as the final round. If so, the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory currently being processed is executed before the special figure 1 variable display game which is the final round of the continuous notice. Therefore, in this case, the continuous performance number counter is not subtracted. Further, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, a special gaming state occurs after that, so that the effect image 80 with the maximum number of pasted sheets is displayed, and the continuous effect is displayed here. Exit. Thereby, when the special figure 2 variable display game is interrupted and executed, it is possible to prevent the contradiction in the continuous performance.

  The continuous effects shown in FIG. 16 are executed by the processing as described above. First, when a start-up memory whose pre-read result satisfies a predetermined condition occurs, the start of a continuous effect is determined with a predetermined probability, and a continuous effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 40. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the continuous production is started based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory whose result is a big hit. In the production control device 40, the maximum number of pasted sheets is determined and the maximum number of pasted sheets is determined each time in the processes shown in FIGS. The example shown in FIG. 16 is an example in which the maximum number of stickers is set to 3, and the maximum number of stickers each time is 4 in the start memory (in FIG. 16 (a), since the special figure variation display game is started, the start memory number Therefore, 2 is set. Further, 4 is set in the continuous performance counter.

  In the first special figure change display game of the continuous production shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), as a result of the processing shown in FIGS. The effect image 80 is displayed (pasted) when the result mode is displayed. The number of pasted sheets this time is the maximum number of pasted sheets each time (here, 2) or less and does not exceed the value obtained by subtracting the number of pasted sheets (here, 0) from the maximum number of pasted sheets (here, 3). . Thereby, the number of pasted sheets becomes 1. In addition, the effect control device 40 performs a process of setting the final stop symbol in the decorative special symbol variation display game to a symbol (here, a circle) corresponding to the newly displayed effect image 80.

  In addition, in the second special figure variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D, 1 is selected as the number of pasted sheets this time, and the effect image displayed at the first time of the continuous effect that is the previous effect. 80 is continuously displayed and a new effect image 80 is displayed when the result mode is displayed. Note that the number of pasted sheets this time is not more than the value obtained by subtracting the number of pasted sheets (here, 1) from the maximum number of sheets pasted (here, 3), which is equal to or less than the maximum number of sheets pasted (here, 2). As a result, the number of pasted sheets becomes 2. Further, in the display of the result mode, the final stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to the newly displayed effect image 80 (here, a black triangle).

  In addition, in the third special figure variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 16 (e) and 16 (f), 1 is selected as the number of pasted images this time, and the effect image displayed at the second time of the continuous effect as the previous effect. 80 is continuously displayed and a new effect image 80 is displayed when the result mode is displayed. As a result, the number of pasted sheets becomes 3. In the display of the result mode, the final stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to the newly displayed effect image 80 (here, a black square).

  Thereafter, in the fourth special figure variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 16 (g) and 16 (h), 0 is selected as the number of pasted images this time, and the effect image displayed at the third time of the continuous effect as the previous effect. 80 is continuously displayed. Note that the number of pasted sheets is selected as 0 because the number of pasted sheets (3 here) is the maximum number of pasted sheets (3 here). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 16, the fourth special figure variation display game is a game in which the final round of the continuous production is performed, and a jackpot result mode is displayed as a result mode.

  In this way, each production in the continuous production includes at least the content of the production performed last time. For example, even if the player looks away and misses, the previous production remains, so the current continuous Therefore, it is possible to grasp the progress of a plurality of performances, and to surely increase the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought about by the continuous performance. In addition, compared to the so-called step-up effect, where the content of the effect changes depending on the stage of the effect, the effect as in the present application grasps how much the stage is progressing even if the player does not know the content of the effect at each stage. Since it can be done, the expectation that it will be a jackpot of the player brought about by continuous production can be raised reliably.

  From the above, a display device (liquid crystal display) that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning opening (Special Figure 1 starting opening 24, Special Figure 2 starting opening 25) In a gaming machine having a display device 50, a special figure 1 display 22A, a special figure 2 display 22B), and capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result, A starting storage means (game control device 30) for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of a game ball at the starting winning opening as a starting storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and various kinds of storage stored in the starting storage means Determination means (game control device 30) for determining a random number value, game execution means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means, and a start storage means for storing the variable display Run the game Prefetching means (game control device 30) for prefetching result-related information corresponding to the waiting start memory, and continuous effect execution control means (game) capable of executing a plurality of successive effects based on the prefetched result by the prefetching means And the continuous production execution control means, when there is a start memory in which the pre-read result by the pre-read means satisfies a predetermined condition, the variable display based on the start memory with a predetermined probability. It is determined to perform a plurality of continuous effects in a plurality of variable display games over the game, and each of the effects in the continuous multiple effects is executed for each variable display game. At least the contents of the performance executed last time are included.

  Further, the continuous effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) sequentially displays effect images 80 in a predetermined display area of the display device (liquid crystal display device 50) as a continuous multiple-time effect. In each production, the production image 80 displayed in the production up to the previous time is continuously displayed, and a new production image 80 is displayed in a display area other than the area where the production image 80 has already been displayed. It will be like that.

  In addition, during the execution of the continuous effect, the number of executions of the continuous effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 is notified by the board side continuous notice display device 71 provided in the right part of the center case 200. . In FIG. 22, the example of the alerting | reporting of the frequency | count of execution by the panel side continuous notice display apparatus 71 was shown. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the description of the effect image 80 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the previous special figure variation display game is finished and the execution of the continuous effect is started, the light emitting unit of the board side continuous notice display device 71 is equal to the number of executions of the continuous effect. Lights up. In this example, the number of executions of continuous effects is three, and the player can recognize that three continuous effects are executed by lighting the three light emitting units. Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the special figure change display game for the first time of the continuous effect is started, one of the board side continuous notice display devices 71 (light emitting unit 71c) is turned off and turned off. An effect such that light is emitted from the light emitting unit 71c into the screen is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22C, the result mode is displayed, the special figure variation display game is ended, and the first continuous effect is ended. At this time, the effect image 80 is displayed, but is omitted here.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (d), when the special figure change display game for the second time of the continuous performance is started, one of the board side continuous notice display devices 71 (light emitting unit 71b) is turned off, An effect such that light is emitted from the light emitting unit 71b that has been turned off into the screen is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 22 (e), the result mode is displayed, the special figure variation display game is finished, and the second continuous effect is finished. At this time, the effect image 80 is displayed, but is omitted here.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22 (f), when the special figure variation display game for the third time of the continuous production is started, one of the board side continuous notice display devices 71 (light emitting unit 71a) is turned off and turned off. An effect such that light is emitted from the light emitting unit 71a into the screen is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (g), the result mode is displayed, the special figure variation display game is finished, and the third continuous effect is finished. In this example, the third special figure variation display game is a game in which the final presentation of the continuous production is performed, and a jackpot result mode is displayed as a result mode.

  That is, the gaming machine 100 notifies the number of games of the continuous variation pattern set by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) (how many times the held game is used as the continuous variation pattern). (Board side continuous notice display device 71) is provided. Thereby, the player can easily recognize how many game-changing display games are likely to be a big hit, so that the game can be performed calmly.

  The display order of the plurality of effect images 80 may be determined, or may be arbitrarily selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, if the display order of the effect image 80 is determined in the order of circle → black triangle → black square, the effect image 80 indicates the progress status of the effect multiple times continuously. It is possible to identify. In addition, even if the display order is not determined and the display order is arbitrarily selected, it is possible to identify the progress status of a plurality of continuous effects by the number of effect images 80. Furthermore, in this case, the possibility of a big hit may be notified by the combination of the displayed effect images 80. In this case, for example, in the pasted number determination process shown in FIG. The type of effect image 80 to be displayed this time is selected based on the type of image 80. That is, the production of each time may be determined based on at least the content of the production executed last time.

  In addition, in the pasting number determination process shown in FIG. 21, when it is the final round of the continuous effect, control may be performed so that the number of effect images 80 becomes the maximum number of pasted sheets regardless of the maximum number of pasted sheets each time. Further, at least one effect image 80 may be displayed in each effect. By doing so, for example, even if the player is looking away and missed, the number of executions of the current continuous effect can be grasped by the number of effect images 80, and the player's jackpot brought about by the continuous effect It is possible to surely increase the expectation of becoming. The number of executions may not be notified by the board side continuous notice display device 71. Moreover, although the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are separately executed as the special figure fluctuation display game, only a single special figure fluctuation display game may be executed.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, an image of a corresponding part in another background image different from the background image being displayed on the display device is displayed as the effect image 80.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15, a stage mode effect is provided in which a plurality of states with different probability states and time savings are notified by the difference in the background symbols. In the continuous multiple-time production of this modified example, in addition to the occurrence of big hits and small wins, as the advance notice of mode transition based on this, the corresponding part in the background of the mode that is likely to change next or change It is used as the effect image 80 and is sequentially displayed. In this continuous effect, when the mode transition is notified in advance, the entire display area is covered with the effect image 80, and the background image is changed to a background image composed of the effect image 80. When the mode does not shift, the effect image 80 is not displayed in the entire display area, and the original background image is restored when the continuous effect ends.

  In order to perform such an effect, the effect control device 40 transmits, as pre-read information, information on a mode to be subsequently shifted to the effect control device 40 in addition to the presence / absence of occurrence of a big hit or a small win. In addition, the production control device 40 selects a background to be used as the production image 80 based on the prefetch information. In addition, when the mode is not changed, the background of the mode that may change from the current mode is appropriately selected in the effect control device 40.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of such an effect. In the first special figure variation display game shown in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), 1 is selected as the number of pasted games this time, and the rendered image 80 is displayed (pasted) when the result mode is displayed. Further, in the second special figure variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 23C and 23D, 1 is selected as the number of pasted sheets this time, and the effect image 80 displayed at the first time of the continuous effect as the previous effect. Is continuously displayed and a new effect image 80 is displayed when the result mode is displayed. Thereafter, in the case of notifying that the continuous production progresses and the mode shifts, as shown in FIG. 23E, the entire display area is covered with the production image 80 and the background image is produced. The background image composed of the images 80 is changed.

  By making such a continuous effect, it is possible to effectively give a notice of a gaming state that may be shifted to the next. In other words, a portion of the background corresponding to the gaming state that may be shifted to the next by each performance gradually becomes visible, so that it is expected to shift to the gaming state, and continuous effects over multiple variations. Can enjoy.

  In addition, such a continuous production is not only for leaving the possibility of a big or small win, but also for shifting from an ambiguous mode that does not clearly notify the probability state to a mode that clearly notifies the probability state. The present invention can also be applied to effects such as notification and suggesting a probability state in an ambiguous mode. In addition, the effect image 80 is not limited to the background image of the mode that is or is likely to shift to the next. For example, in order to notify the high likelihood of jackpot, it is different from the background symbol corresponding to the mode. An image may be used as the effect image 80.

  From the above, background image selection means (effect control device 40) that selects and sets one of a plurality of background images according to the gaming state as a background image in the display area of the display device (liquid crystal display device 50). The continuous production execution control means (game control device 30, production control device 40) displays an image of a corresponding portion in another background image different from the background image being displayed on the display device as the production image 80, The background image selection means changes the background image to another background image when the effect image 80 is displayed in the entire display area.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification example is a variation display game in which a unit variation display that is stopped after a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time is performed only once during the execution of the variation display game, and a result aspect is derived. A variation mode and a pseudo-variation mode in which unit variation display is performed two or more times during execution of a variation display game to derive a result mode are selected and executed. Yes. Further, it is possible to execute a plurality of continuous effects even in a pseudo continuous variation mode.

  In the continuous effect execution determination process (step S116) in the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process shown in FIG. 7 and the continuous effect execution determination process (step S126) in the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process shown in FIG. After the execution of the effect is determined, a process of selecting whether the continuous effect is performed in the normal variation mode or the pseudo continuous variation mode is performed. When executing in the normal variation mode, the continuous production flag is set so that the continuous production is started from the special figure variation display game to be started next, and continuously as a hold information command to the production control device 40. Processing similar to that in the above-described embodiment for transmitting the effect command is performed. Further, when executing in the pseudo-continuous variation mode, the continuous effect is not started immediately, but the continuous effect is performed in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that has decided to execute the continuous effect. In this case, for example, the specific continuous effect flag is set when the execution of the continuous effect is determined, and the specific continuous effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 as a hold information command. In the effect control device 40, when the specific continuous effect command is received, the start of the continuous effect is waited until the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory.

  Then, in the game control device 30, in the special figure 2 change start process (step S134) and the special figure 1 change start process (step S136) in the special figure game branching process shown in FIG. 9, the pseudo continuous number setting process shown in FIG. I do. In the pseudo continuous number setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation mode is a pseudo continuous variation mode (step S200). In the determination of whether or not this is a pseudo continuous variation mode (step S200), if it is not a pseudo continuous variation mode (step S200; N), the pseudo continuous number setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a pseudo-continuous variation mode (step S200), if it is the pseudo-continuous variation mode (step S200; Y), the variation time that can generate the unit variation display of the same number as the start memory number is set. A setting process (step S201) is performed, and the pseudo continuous number setting process is terminated. In addition, information regarding the number of unit variation displays is included in the variation start command transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  In the production control device 40, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in a pseudo-continuous fluctuation mode based on the received information regarding the number of unit fluctuation displays. In addition, as processing related to the continuous effect, the maximum number of pasted sheets is determined, and the maximum number of pasted sheets in each unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode is determined. Further, in each unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode, processing for determining the number of effect images 80 to be pasted and processing for displaying the effect image 80 are performed.

  Thus, by setting the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous productions as the number of unit fluctuation displays in the pseudo-continuous variation mode or the number of executions of a plurality of continuous productions, If a plurality of performances are started, the number of executions can be known based on the number of starting memories at that time, so that the player can be prepared for the final round.

  From the above, the continuous production execution control means (game control device 30, production control device 40) determines the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous productions, The game execution means (game control device 30) sets the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous effects as a unit that is executed in a variable display game that executes the effects a plurality of times. This means that the number of times of display is variable.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of a continuous effect executed in a pseudo continuous variation mode. In this example, the start memory at the start of the continuous performance is 4, and the number of unit variation displays is set to 4. The maximum number of pasted sheets is set to 3. In the first unit variation display of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), 1 is selected as the number of pastes this time, and the effect image 80 is displayed (pasted) when the result mode is displayed (temporary display). The The number of pasted sheets this time is the maximum number of pasted sheets each time (here, 2) or less and does not exceed the value obtained by subtracting the number of pasted sheets (here, 0) from the maximum number of pasted sheets (here, 3). . Thereby, the number of pasted sheets becomes 1. Further, the effect control device 40 performs a process of setting the final stop symbol (temporary stop symbol) in the unit variation display to a symbol (here, a circle) corresponding to the newly displayed effect image 80.

  In addition, in the second unit variation display of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 25C and 25D, 1 is selected as the number of pasted sheets this time, and the effect image 80 displayed at the first time of the continuous effect as the previous effect is displayed. While being continuously displayed, a new effect image 80 is displayed when the result mode is displayed (temporary display). Note that the number of pasted sheets this time is not more than the value obtained by subtracting the number of pasted sheets (here, 1) from the maximum number of sheets pasted (here, 3), which is equal to or less than the maximum number of sheets pasted (here, 2). As a result, the number of pasted sheets becomes 2. In the display of the result mode, the final stop symbol (temporary stop symbol) is a symbol corresponding to the newly displayed effect image 80 (here, a black triangle). In addition, since it is a quasi-continuous variation mode, the starting memory is not subtracted between FIGS. 25 (a) to (h).

  In addition, in the third unit variation display of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 25 (e) and 25 (f), 1 is selected as the number of pasted sheets this time, and the effect image 80 displayed at the second time of the continuous effect as the previous effect is displayed. While being continuously displayed, a new effect image 80 is displayed when the result mode is displayed (temporary display). As a result, the number of pasted sheets becomes 3. In the display of the result mode, the final stop symbol (temporary stop symbol) is a symbol corresponding to the newly displayed effect image 80 (here, a black square).

  Thereafter, in the fourth unit variation display of the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 25 (g) and 25 (h), 0 is selected as the number of pasted items this time, and the effect image 80 displayed at the third time of the continuous effect as the previous effect is displayed. Displayed continuously. Note that the number of pasted sheets is selected as 0 because the number of pasted sheets (3 here) is the maximum number of pasted sheets (3 here). In the example shown in FIG. 25, the fourth unit variation display is the last unit variation display in the special figure variation display game, and is the last continuous effect. The result mode displayed in this unit variation display is the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this example, the jackpot result mode is displayed.

  In addition, when performing a continuous effect in a pseudo-continuous variation mode, the number of executions of unit variation display is notified in the notification of the number of executions by the board side continuous notice display device 71, and the light emitting unit is turned off for each unit variation display. . Thereby, it is possible to make the continuous effect executed in the pseudo continuous variation mode look like the continuous effect executed in the normal variation mode.

  By performing such a continuous production, even in the pseudo-continuous variation mode, it is possible to perform the same performance as the normal variation mode, and to surely increase the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought about by the continuous performance. it can. Moreover, if it is a normal fluctuation | variation aspect, each time of the production | presentation in the continuous multiple times production will be performed for every fluctuation | variation display game. In the pseudo continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed a plurality of times and the pseudo variation display game is executed a plurality of times, each time the unit variation display for displaying the pseudo variation display game has an effect of each time. Since it is performed, it can be brought closer to the effect in the case of the normal variation mode. Thereby, the presentation effect by performing a quasi-continuous change aspect can be heightened.

  From the above, the game execution means (game control device 30) normally derives a result mode by performing unit variation display that stops after a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time only once during the execution of the variation display game. The variation mode and the pseudo variation variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times during the execution of the variation display game and the result mode is derived are selected and executed. The continuous production execution control means (game control device 30 and production control device 40) performs each production of a plurality of continuous productions for each unit variation display. In addition, it can be said that the continuous production execution control means includes pseudo continuous production execution control means for performing each production of a plurality of continuous productions for each unit variation display when the variation mode is a pseudo continuous variation mode. .

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present modified example may select either the main continuous effect in which the continuous effect is performed in the normal variation mode or the pseudo continuous effect in which the continuous effect is performed in the pseudo-variable mode depending on the number of start memories when the execution of the continuous effect is determined. It comes to choose.

  In the game control device 30, the continuous effect execution determination process (step S116) in the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process shown in FIG. 7 and the continuous effect execution determination process (step S126) in the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process shown in FIG. ), A continuous / pseudo continuous determination process shown in FIG.

  In this continuous / pseudo-continuation determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern determination random number is a predetermined value (step S210). In the determination of whether or not the fluctuation pattern determination random number is a predetermined value (step S210), if the fluctuation pattern determination random number is not the predetermined value (step S210; N), the continuous / pseudo continuous determination process ends. . Further, in the determination of whether or not the variation pattern determination random number is a predetermined value (step S210), if the variation pattern determination random number is a predetermined value (step S210; Y), a branching process based on the start memory number (step S210; Y) Step S211) is performed. That is, in the gaming machine of the present modification, when determining the execution of the continuous effect, it is necessary that at least the random number for determining the variation pattern is a predetermined value.

  In this branching process based on the starting memory number (step S211), when the starting memory number is 1 or less, a pseudo-continuous setting process (step S212) for setting a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and the main / pseudo continuous determining process is performed. finish. Further, in the branch process based on the start memory number (step S211), when the start memory number is 2 or more, the continuous setting process (step S213) for setting the continuous production is performed, and the continuous / pseudo continuous determination process is performed. Exit.

  By performing such processing, the player can be prevented from feeling unpleasant. In other words, a long pseudo-continuous variation mode occurs despite the fact that there are many start-up memories, and when it eventually deviates, the player may feel uncomfortable because the time of the long pseudo-continuous variation mode is wasted. Therefore, since the variation mode is selected and executed based on the starting memory number at the start of the continuous performance, a balanced continuous performance can be generated regardless of the starting memory number, and the player is unpleasant. Can be prevented. In addition, since the variation mode is determined by the start-up memory at the start of continuous production without setting a random number or determination value for selecting the variation mode, it is possible to reduce the control burden.

  From the above, the game execution means (game control device 30), when the start memory number is 2 or more when the start memory is generated when the prefetch result satisfies the predetermined condition, the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition. In addition, the normal variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the startup memory in which the variation display game is executed until the start memory, and the number of the start memories is 1 or less when the start memory occurs in which the pre-read result satisfies the predetermined condition. In some cases, the pseudo-continuous variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the start memory whose prefetching condition satisfies the predetermined condition.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification suggests an identification symbol that stops at the effect image 80.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of a continuous effect of this modification. In this example, an example is shown in which a continuous effect is executed over five special figure fluctuation display games. Note that the case where the continuous production is executed in the special figure variation display game of 5 times is, for example, that the number of the special figure 1 start memory at the start of the continuous production is 4, and the special figure 2 start memory is once in the middle. This is the case. The maximum number of pasted sheets is set to 5. In addition, the decoration special figure variation display game can stop three pieces of identification information in the upper, lower, and lower regions in the left, middle, and right areas, respectively, and the special result mode (for example, the upper, middle, lower, or diagonal five lines) , 7, 7, 7) are stopped and displayed, and a special gaming state is generated.

  In the first special figure fluctuation display game shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b), 1 is selected as the number of pasted games this time, and as shown in FIG. An image 80 is displayed (pasted). In the effect image 80 displayed at this time, a display suggesting the stop of a predetermined identification symbol (here, “7”) is performed at the stop position of the identification symbol in the upper left. Thereafter, the variation display of the identification symbol is finished and the result mode is displayed. At this time, the identification information suggested by the effect image 80 is not stopped at the position where the effect image 80 is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the continuous effect is continued in the next special figure fluctuation display game. When notifying the end of the continuous effect, the identification information suggested by the effect image 80 is stopped at the position where the effect image 80 is displayed.

  Thereafter, in the second special figure variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIG. 27 (c), 1 is selected as the number of pasted games this time, and the effect image 80 displayed in the first continuous effect as the previous effect is continued. In addition, a new effect image 80 is displayed during the variation display of the identification symbol. In the effect image 80 displayed at this time, a display suggesting the stop of a predetermined identification symbol (here, “7”) is performed at the stop position of the identification symbol on the lower right. Thereafter, the variation display of the identification symbol is finished and the result mode is displayed. However, since the continuous effect continues, the identification information suggested by the effect image 80 is not stopped at the position where the effect image 80 is displayed. .

  Similarly, in the third special figure variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIG. 27D, 1 is selected as the number of pasted games this time, and the effect image 80 displayed in the second continuous effect of the previous effect is continued. In addition, a display indicating that a predetermined identification symbol (here, “6”) is stopped is displayed at the upper right identification symbol stop position. Further, in the fourth special figure variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIG. 27 (e), 1 is selected as the number of pasted sheets this time, and the effect image 80 displayed in the third continuous effect, which is the previous effect, continues. In addition, a display indicating that the predetermined identification symbol (here, “6”) is stopped is displayed at the lower left identification symbol stop position.

  Then, in the fifth special drawing variation display game of the continuous effect shown in FIG. 27 (f), 1 is selected as the number of pasted sheets this time, and the effect image 80 displayed in the fourth continuous effect as the previous effect is continued. And an effect image 80 of “Intense heat” is displayed. In addition, when the fifth continuous effect is the final continuous effect, and when the variation display of the identification symbol is finished and the result mode is displayed thereafter, the effect image 80 is displayed as shown in FIG. The identification information suggested by the effect image 80 stops at the displayed position. Thereafter, a predetermined reach effect is executed, and finally, the variable display of the central display area is terminated and the result mode is displayed. By suggesting the identification information that stops at the effect image 80 in this way, in addition to the possibility of winning a jackpot, it is possible to simultaneously notify the occurrence of reach and the notice of the jackpot symbol.

  Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification is configured to extend the running continuous effect when a new start memory is generated during execution of the continuous effect and a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, a case where a deviation result mode is derived at the end of the continuous production being executed, and a jackpot result mode is derived in a special figure variation display game based on a new start memory. Is the case.

  FIG. 28 shows an example in which a new start memory is generated during execution of a continuous effect in a pseudo-continuous variation mode, and the continuous effect is extended. In this example, a start memory is generated from a state where there is no start memory, and a special figure variation display game (from t1) that executes three continuous effects in a pseudo continuous variation mode in which unit variation display is performed three times based on the start memory. This is an example in which a start-up memory in which the result is a big hit occurs (t2) during the execution of t3). In this case, while performing the process of increasing the number of executions of the continuous effect by 1, the third continuous effect (the continuous effect that was scheduled to be the last time) executed in the special-figure display game that is being executed next time The process which changes to the production | presentation which alert | reports continuing is performed. Then, after the running special figure variation display game is finished, the fourth continuous effect is performed in the newly generated special figure variation display game (t4 to t5).

  FIG. 29 shows an example in which a new start-up memory is generated while a continuous effect is being executed in the normal variation mode, and the continuous effect is extended. In this example, the start memory in which the result is a big hit in the middle of executing two continuous effects (t10 to t11, t12 to t14) from the state where the start memory is 2 to the two special figure variation display games. This is an example of occurrence of (t13). In this case, a process of changing the continuous effect (second continuous effect) that was scheduled to be the last in the continuous effect being executed to an effect informing that it will be continued next time is performed. Furthermore, the special figure variation display game (t15 to t16) based on the new start memory is set to a pseudo continuous variation mode in which unit variation display is performed a predetermined number of times. Here, the number of unit variation displays in the special figure variation display game based on the new start-up memory is set to two, and a process of increasing the number of executions of continuous effects by two is performed. Then, after the continuous production (second continuous production) scheduled to be the final game is completed, the third and fourth continuous productions are performed in the special figure variation display game based on the newly generated start memory.

  By extending the continuous production in this way, it is possible to execute the continuous production more times than the initial start memory number, and to improve the interest of the continuous production. In addition, for example, a continuous effect that was ultimately scheduled to be derived as a result mode of losing can be changed to a continuous effect that ultimately results in a jackpot result. You can increase your expectation.

  Although the special figure variation display game based on the newly generated start memory is set as the pseudo continuous variation mode, it may be the normal variation mode, and this modification is also applied to a gaming machine that does not perform the pseudo continuous variation mode. Is possible. Further, the predetermined condition for extending the continuous performance is not limited to the above-described condition.

  Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification can select whether to start from the special figure fluctuation display game that is executing the continuous production or the next special figure fluctuation display game at the timing when the execution of the continuous production is decided. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the first half predetermined period in the special figure variation display game is defined as section A (t20 to t21), and the second half predetermined period and the period until the start of the next special figure variation display game are represented as section B (from t21). This is set as t23). And the execution timing of the continuous production (the winning timing for the special figure 1 start port 24 or the special figure 2 start port 25 that triggered the execution of the continuous production) is the section A (current continuous production start time). In the case of the special drawing variation display game being executed, the continuous production is started, and when the execution timing of the continuous production is the section B (next continuous production start time), the next special drawing fluctuation display game is started. Continuous production is started.

  FIG. 31 shows a continuous effect start determination process executed by the effect control device 40 for determining the start timing of execution of the continuous effect when the execution of the continuous effect is determined. This continuous production start determination process is performed as a continuous production execution determination process (step S116) in the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process shown in FIG. 7 and a continuous production execution decision in the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process shown in FIG. You may make it perform with the game control apparatus 30, after determining execution of a continuous production in a process (step S126).

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the continuous effect start determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the execution of the continuous effect has been determined (step S221). In the determination of whether or not the execution of the continuous effect is determined (step S221), when the execution of the continuous effect is not determined (step S221; N), the continuous effect start determination process ends. In addition, when the execution of the continuous effect is determined (step S221; Y) in the determination of whether or not the execution of the continuous effect is determined (step S221), the execution timing of the continuous effect (determination of execution of the continuous effect) It is determined whether or not the winning timing for the special figure 1 starting port 24 or the special figure 2 starting port 25 which is the trigger of the period is the section A (step S222).

  In the determination of whether or not the execution timing of the continuous effect is the section A (step S222), if the determination timing of the execution of the continuous effect is the section A (step S222; Y), the current special figure change A process of starting a continuous effect from the display game (step S223) is performed, and the continuous effect start determination process ends. Thereby, for example, a continuous effect as shown in FIG. 16 is started from the special figure fluctuation display game being executed.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the execution timing of the continuous effect is the section A (step S222), when the determination timing of the execution of the continuous effect is not the section A (step S222; N), the next special figure change A process of starting a continuous effect from the display game (step S224) is performed. Thereafter, the hold storage prefetch notification process (step S225) is performed, and the continuous effect start determination process is ended. In the on-hold storage prefetch notification process (step S225), a process of notifying on the decoration special figure start storage display 56 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 is performed that the continuous effect starts from the next special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 32, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, the special display start storage display 56 (in this case, the special display start storage display 56 corresponding to the start storage for executing the special view variation display game for starting the continuous detection is performed by the hold storage prefetch notification process (step S <b> 225). 2 is displayed in a display mode (triangular display mode) different from the normal display mode (circle display mode). As a result, even if it is not possible to start a continuous production from the running special map fluctuation display game, the player who knows that the next production will start from the next special map fluctuation display game has a sense of expectation during that time. Can do.

  From the above, the continuous production execution control means (game control device 30 and production control device 40) is newly started at the next continuous production start time from the second timing after the first timing to the stop of the variable display game. When the memory is stored and the start memory is a start memory for executing a continuous effect, the execution of the continuous effect is started from the next variation display game. Become. In addition, a start memory display unit that performs a start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided, and a new start memory is stored within the next continuous effect start time, and the start memory is a continuous effect (continuous If it is the start memory for determining the start of the effect, the start memory display unit corresponding to the start memory from the currently running variable display game is notified of the start of the continuous effect from the next variable display game. It becomes that.

  In the gaming machine of the sixth modification, the length of the section A (current continuous production start time) may be changed according to the execution time of the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the time of the section A is set in advance according to the execution time, and the time of the section A is determined according to the execution time selected in each special figure variation display game. It has become. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 33A, the game X having the execution time of 12 seconds is set to 5 seconds as the section A. In addition, the game Y whose execution time is 30 seconds is set to 9 seconds as the section A, and the game Z whose execution time is 60 seconds is set as 12 seconds as the section A.

  As described above, the length of the section A (current continuous production start time) can be changed according to the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, so that the special figure fluctuation display game being executed regardless of the execution time length. Thus, it becomes possible to secure the time required for the process for executing the continuous performance. Therefore, even if new start-up memories are stored in the start-up storage means at various timings, it is possible to reliably perform continuous effects. In addition, in the special figure fluctuation display game having a long execution time, the time of the section A can be sufficiently taken, and the chances of starting the continuous effect during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game can be increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the sixth modified example, a period in which it is possible to select whether or not to start the continuous effect from the special figure variation display game being executed may be set. As shown in FIG. 34, a predetermined period (t30 to t31) from the start in the special figure variation display game is a current continuous production start time, a subsequent predetermined period (t31 to t32) is a selected continuous production start time, and the next time after that. A predetermined period (t32 to t33) until the start of the special figure variation display game is set as the next continuous production start time. And when the execution timing of the continuous production (the winning timing to the special figure 1 start port 24 or the special figure 2 start port 25 that triggered the execution of the continuous production) is the continuous production start time this time, The continuous production starts from the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. In addition, if the execution timing of the continuous production is the selected continuous production start time, the continuous production starts from the special drawing variation display game being executed, or the continuous production starts from the next special drawing variation display game. Select. Also, when the execution timing of the continuous production is the next continuous production start time, the continuous production is started from the next special drawing variation display game.

  FIG. 35 shows a continuous effect start determination process performed in place of the continuous effect start determination process of FIG. In this continuous effect start determination process, first, it is determined whether or not execution of the continuous effect has been determined (step S231). In the determination of whether or not the execution of the continuous effect is determined (step S231), when the execution of the continuous effect is not determined (step S231; N), the continuous effect start determination process ends. In addition, when the execution of the continuous effect is determined (step S231; Y) in the determination of whether or not the execution of the continuous effect is determined (step S231), the determination timing of the execution of the continuous effect (determination of execution of the continuous effect) It is determined (step S232) whether or not the winning timing for the special figure 1 starting port 24 or the special figure 2 starting port 25 that is the trigger for the current continuous production start time.

  In the determination of whether or not the execution timing of the continuous production is the current continuous production start time (step S232), when the determination timing of the execution of the continuous production is the current continuous production start time (step S232; Y). Then, a process of starting a continuous effect from the current special figure fluctuation display game (step S235) is performed, and the continuous effect start determination process is ended. Thereby, for example, a continuous effect as shown in FIG. 16 is started from the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the execution timing of continuous production is the current continuous production start time (step S232), when the determination timing of execution of continuous production is not the current continuous production start time (step S232; N). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the selection continuous production start time (step S233).

  If it is not the selected continuous production start time (step S233; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the selected continuous production start time (step S233), that is, if it is the next continuous production start time, the next special figure change Processing for starting a continuous effect from the display game (step S236) is performed. Thereafter, the hold storage prefetch notification process (step S237) is performed, and the continuous effect start determination process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the selection continuous production start time (step S233), if it is the selection continuous production start time (step S233; Y), whether or not the continuous production is started from the current variation display game. Determination (step S234) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not to start the continuous production from the current variation display game (step S234), for example, the random production starts the continuous production from the current variation display game at a predetermined rate (for example, 50%) or the next variation. It is determined whether to start a continuous production from the display game. In the determination of whether or not to start the continuous production from the current fluctuation display game (step S234), when the continuous production starts from the current fluctuation display game (step S234; Y), the continuous production from the current special figure fluctuation display game is continued. Processing for starting the production (step S235) is performed, and the continuous production start determination processing is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not to start the continuous effect from the current variation display game (step S234), when the continuous effect is not started from the current variation display game (step S234; N), from the next special figure variation display game. Processing for starting a continuous effect (step S236) is performed. Thereafter, the hold storage prefetch notification process (step S237) is performed, and the continuous effect start determination process ends.

  By performing such processing, it becomes possible to start or not to start the continuous notice effect from the running variable display game, and to perform the interesting continuous effect more suitably. be able to.

  From the above, the continuous production execution control means (game control device 30 and production control device 40) has a new start memory stored in the start storage means (game) during a predetermined period (selected continuous production start time) during execution of the variable display game. If it is stored in the control device 30) and the start memory is a start memory for starting a continuous notice effect, a continuous effect from a variable display game being executed at a predetermined rate The selection means for selecting whether to start the execution of the continuous notice effect from the next variation display game is provided.

  In addition, you may make it alert | report whether the generation | occurrence | production timing of the start memory used as the opportunity of execution of a continuous production is either this time continuous production start time, the selection continuous production start time, or the next continuous production start time. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the generation timing of the start memory that triggers execution of the continuous production is the current continuous production start time, the player is notified by setting the background image in blue. Also, as shown in FIG. 36B, when the start memory generation timing that triggers the execution of the continuous effect is the selected continuous effect start time, the background image is displayed in red to notify the player. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the generation timing of the start memory that triggers the execution of the continuous effect is the next continuous effect start time, the player is notified by setting the background image to yellow. By doing in this way, the player determines whether the execution of the continuous production is started from the running special figure fluctuation display game or the execution of the continuous production is started from the next special figure fluctuation display game. Can reassure the player.

  In other words, the continuous production execution control means (game control device 30 and production control device 40) has the same timing that the start memory for determining the start of continuous production is stored in the start storage means (game control device 30). If it is the production start time, the continuous production starts from the running variable display game, and if it is the next continuous production start time, the continuous production starts from the next fluctuation display game, and the selected continuous production start time. In this case, the start memory for starting the continuous production is selected by selecting at a predetermined rate whether to start the continuous production from the running variation display game or to start the next production from the next variation display game. Informing means for informing whether the timing stored in the storage means (game control device 30) is the current continuous production start time, the selected continuous production start time, or the next continuous production start time. And thus are e.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above displays a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning opening (Special Figure 1 starting opening 24, Special Figure 2 starting opening 25). A display device (liquid crystal display device 50, special figure 1 display 22A, special figure 2 display 22B) is provided, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player can be generated when the result of the variable display game is a special result. A starting storage means (game control device 30) for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of a game ball at a starting winning opening as a starting storage, with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the starting storing means Determination means (game control device 30) for determining various random values stored in the game, game execution means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the determination result by the determination means, and start storage means Is stored in the variable display Pre-reading means (game control device 30) for pre-reading the result-related information corresponding to the start-up memory that is waiting for the execution of the program, and a continuous effect capable of executing a plurality of continuous effects based on the pre-read result by the pre-reading means Execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40), and the continuous effect execution control means starts with a predetermined probability when there is a start memory in which the prefetching result by the prefetching means satisfies a predetermined condition. It is decided to perform a plurality of continuous effects in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on memory, and each effect in a plurality of continuous effects is executed for each variable display game, The production of each time includes at least the content of the production executed last time.

  Therefore, when there is a start memory in which the pre-reading result by the pre-read means satisfies the predetermined condition, the continuous performance execution control means is continuously executed in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on the start memory with a predetermined probability. For example, since each of the effects in the continuous multiple effects is executed for each variable display game, each effect includes at least the content of the effect executed last time. Even if the player is looking away and missed, the previous production remains, so it is possible to grasp the progress of the current continuous multiple productions, which is a big hit of the player brought about by the continuous production It is possible to increase the sense of expectation for this. In addition, compared to the so-called step-up effect, where the content of the effect changes depending on the stage of the effect, the effect as in the present application grasps how much the stage is progressing even if the player does not know the content of the effect at each stage. Since it can be done, the expectation that it will be a jackpot of the player brought about by continuous production can be raised reliably.

  Further, the continuous effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) sequentially displays effect images 80 in a predetermined display area of the display device (liquid crystal display device 50) as a continuous multiple-time effect. In each production, the production image 80 displayed in the production up to the previous time is continuously displayed, and a new production image 80 is displayed in a display area other than the area where the production image 80 has already been displayed. I am doing so.

  Therefore, the continuous effect execution control means performs the effect of sequentially displaying the effect image 80 in a predetermined display area of the display device as a continuous multiple-time effect, and each time the effect is displayed in the previous effect. Since the effect image 80 is continuously displayed and the new effect image 80 is displayed in the display area other than the area where the effect image 80 is already displayed, for example, the player is looking away and missed. In addition, it is possible to grasp the progress status of the present continuous multiple times based on the number of effect images 80, and it is possible to reliably increase the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought about by the continuous effect.

  In addition, the continuous effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) can produce an effect image 80 that can be displayed in the effect according to the number of start memories when it is determined to perform a plurality of continuous effects. The maximum number is set.

  Therefore, the continuous effect execution control means sets the maximum number of effect images 80 that can be displayed in the effect according to the number of start memories when it is determined to perform a plurality of continuous effects. A predetermined number of effect images 80 can be finally displayed without depending on the start timing of a plurality of effects. In other words, the number of continuous effects that can be executed is determined by the number of start memories at the start of the plurality of consecutive effects, but even if the number of start memories at this time is small, the maximum number is determined. By increasing the number, it is possible to display a predetermined number of effect images 80. In addition, when the number of starting memories is large, the maximum number is reduced, so that it is possible to produce an effect so as to increase the player's expectation step by step until the final continuous production.

  In addition, background image selection means (effect control device 40) for selecting and setting one of a plurality of background images according to the gaming state as a background image in the display area of the display device (liquid crystal display device 50) is provided. The effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) displays an image of a corresponding part in another background image different from the background image being displayed on the display device as the effect image 80, and selects a background image. The means changes the background image to another background image when the effect image 80 is displayed in the entire display area.

  Therefore, a background image selection unit that selects and sets one of a plurality of background images according to the gaming state as a background image in the display area of the display device, and the continuous effect execution control unit displays the effect image 80 as a display image 80. The image of the corresponding part in the other background image different from the background image being displayed on the device is displayed, and the background image selecting means displays the background image when the effect image 80 is displayed in the entire display area. Since it is changed to the background image, it is possible to effectively notify the gaming state that may shift to the next. In other words, a portion of the background corresponding to the gaming state that may be shifted to the next by each performance gradually becomes visible, so that it is expected to shift to the gaming state, and continuous effects over multiple variations. Can enjoy.

  The game execution means (game control device 30) performs a unit variation display that stops after a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time only once during the execution of the variation display game, and derives a result manner. The unit variation display is executed by selecting one of the variation modes and the pseudo variation variation mode for deriving the result mode by performing the unit variation display two or more times during the execution of the variation display game, and executing the continuous effect. The control means (the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40) is configured to perform each effect in a plurality of continuous effects for each unit variation display.

  Accordingly, the game execution means performs the unit variation display only once during the execution of the variation display game and derives the result mode, and performs the unit variation display a plurality of times more than once during the execution of the variation display game. The continuous effect execution control means selects and executes any one of the variation modes of the pseudo-continuous variation mode for deriving the result mode. Since the effect is performed, the pseudo-continuous variation mode can be performed in the same manner as the normal variation mode, and it is possible to reliably increase the expectation that the player will be a big hit brought about by the continuous performance. Moreover, if it is a normal fluctuation | variation aspect, each time of the production | presentation in the continuous multiple times production will be performed for every fluctuation | variation display game. In the pseudo continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed a plurality of times and the pseudo variation display game is executed a plurality of times, each time the unit variation display for displaying the pseudo variation display game has an effect of each time. Since it is performed, it can be brought closer to the effect in the case of the normal variation mode. Thereby, the presentation effect by performing a quasi-continuous change aspect can be heightened.

  In the case of performing continuously over a plurality of variable display games, there is no continuous notice without starting memory. In other words, it is difficult to generate in a gaming machine that is difficult to win a start winning opening, or it ends with a single fluctuation and is not continuous. That is, there is a problem that the gaming machine which is difficult to win the start winning opening cannot obtain an effect that it can continuously have a sense of expectation over a plurality of variations, which is an original effect of continuous performance. In addition, when performing a continuous presentation in a pseudo-variable mode, it can be executed without a start-up memory, but since the execution time of the variable display game becomes long, if the occurrence rate is set high, it will not be hit. If the impression of a gaming machine having a long execution time is given and the rate of occurrence is set low, there is a problem that the player can rarely see continuous performance. However, it is possible to solve these problems by making it possible to perform the same continuous performance in both the pseudo continuous variation mode and the normal variation mode. That is, when the start memory is large, the start memory can be quickly digested by performing the continuous effect in the normal variation mode, and when the start memory is small, the continuous effect is executed in the pseudo continuous variation mode. Thus, it is possible to increase the number of executions of a plurality of continuous effects, and it is possible to mutually complement the problems in the case of executing continuous effects in each variation mode.

  Further, the continuous production execution control means (game control device 30, production control device 40) sets the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous productions as the number of executions of a plurality of continuous productions. The game execution means (game control device 30) determines the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous effects, and displays the unit variable display executed in the variable display game that executes the continuous multiple effects. Try to be the number of times.

  Therefore, the continuous performance execution control means sets the number of start memories at the start of a plurality of continuous effects as the number of executions of the continuous multiple effects, and the game execution means Since the number of start memories at the start of the production is the number of unit variation displays executed in a variable display game that executes a plurality of successive productions, the start at the start of a plurality of successive productions The same number of effects as the number of memories can be performed. As a result, when a plurality of continuous effects are started, the number of executions can be known based on the number of start memories at that time, so that the player can be prepared for the final round.

  In addition, the game execution means (game control device 30), when the start memory number is two or more when the start memory has a pre-read result satisfying a predetermined condition, the start memory and the start When the normal variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the start memory in which the variation display game is executed until the memory is stored, and the start memory number is 1 or less when the start memory is generated when the prefetch result satisfies the predetermined condition. The pseudo-continuous variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the start memory in which the prefetch result satisfies the predetermined condition.

  Therefore, when the start memory number is 2 or more when the start memory is generated when the prefetch result satisfies the predetermined condition, the game executing means is configured to start the prestore result satisfying the predetermined memory and the variable display game until the start memory. When the normal variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the start memory to be executed, and the start memory number is 1 or less when the start memory is generated when the prefetch result satisfies the predetermined condition, the prefetch result is the predetermined Since the pseudo continuous variation mode is selected for the variation display game based on the start memory that satisfies the condition, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unpleasant. In other words, a long pseudo-continuous variation mode occurs despite the fact that there are many start-up memories, and when it eventually deviates, the player may feel uncomfortable because the time of the long pseudo-continuous variation mode is wasted. Therefore, since the variation mode is selected and executed based on the starting memory number at the start of the continuous performance, a balanced continuous performance can be generated regardless of the starting memory number, and the player is unpleasant. Can be prevented. In addition, since the variation mode is determined by the start-up memory at the start of continuous production without setting a random number or determination value for selecting the variation mode, it is possible to reduce the control burden.

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

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

22A Special Figure 1 Display (Display Device)
22B Special Figure 2 Display (Display Device)
24 Special Figure 1 Start Entrance (Start Prize Winner)
25 Special Figure 2 Start Entrance (Start Prize Winner)
30 Game control device (starting storage means, determination means, game execution means, prefetching means, continuous performance execution control means)
40 effect control device (continuous effect execution control means, background image selection means)
50 Liquid crystal display devices (display devices)
80 production image 100 game machine

Claims (1)

Provided with a display device for displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state,
Start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the start winning opening as start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Determination means for determining various random values stored in the start storage means;
Game execution means for executing the variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
Prefetching means for prefetching result-related information stored in the start storage means and corresponding to the start memory waiting for execution of the variable display game;
Continuous production execution control means capable of executing a plurality of continuous production based on the prefetching result by the prefetching means,
The continuous production execution control means includes:
When there is a start memory in which the pre-read result by the pre-read means satisfies a predetermined condition, the continuous multiple-time effects are performed in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on the start memory with a predetermined probability. To decide
One said each round of presentation in continuous multiple effect is performed for each of the variable display games, the each round of directing includes the contents of the effect of executing at least the last, and to stop in this the variable display game A game machine that displays an effect image based on the two pieces of identification information at a position that does not cover the previous effect image .

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