JP5990683B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a continuous effect over a plurality of variable display games based on a determination result of a random number value in a start-up memory . In such a gaming machine, for example, even if there is a random value that is a big hit in the start-up memory, or only a random value that is out of place, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by performing continuous notice notification. There are some that make a mistake or notify the result (for example, see Patent Document 1).
In addition, in the current gaming machine, the random number value is determined at the time when the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening is stored as the start memory, and the random value is determined again at the start of the variable display game. This is because when determining the variation pattern, it is necessary to consider the variation time depending on the number of start memories at that time, for example, when the number of start memories at the time when the start memory is newly stored is large. The variation pattern for the newly stored start memory is short. However, when the number of start memories at that time is small when the determination is made again at the start of the variation, the change pattern for the start memory is Since it is desirable to change to a long one, the variation pattern set in advance at the time stored as the start memory is changed to a variation pattern adapted to the storage state at the time of starting the variation .

JP 2003-290515 A

Here, the case of applying the game machine to perform the continuous announcement as described in Patent Document 1 to the state of the gaming machine, interest for games is reduced.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest for games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device capable of 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,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Starting storage means for extracting various random values that are the right to execute the variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening, and storing up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Start time determination means capable of determining a random value as an execution right stored in the start storage means at the start of the variable display game based on the execution right;
Prefetch determination means capable of determining a random value as the execution right before execution of the variable display game based on the execution right;
Continuous effect control means capable of performing control to execute a continuous effect over a plurality of variable display games when a predetermined condition based on the determination result of the prefetch determination means is satisfied ,
The various random numbers include
A first random number value used for determining whether or not to derive a special result in the variable display game;
At least a second random number value used for determination of the variation pattern of the variation display game,
The start time determination means and the prefetch determination means are
Jackpot determination means for comparing the first random number value with a predetermined first determination value to determine whether or not to derive a special result;
Variation pattern determination means for comparing the second random number value with a predetermined second determination value to determine a variation pattern of the variation display game,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means includes a specific variation pattern in which a predetermined effect is executed,
The second determination value is
Common determination set to generate the specific variation pattern at a predetermined rate regardless of the number of execution rights stored in the start storage unit at the time of determination by the variation pattern determination unit included in the start time determination unit Value,
The continuous production control means includes
When the execution right determined by the prefetch determination means is to derive the special result, the variable display game that provides the special result regardless of whether the execution right generates the specific variation pattern While it can be controlled to execute the continuous production in the variable display game up to ,
If the execution right determined by the prefetch determination unit does not derive the special result, the change display in which the specific change pattern is generated based on the fact that the execution right is to generate the specific change pattern. In the variable display game up to the game, it can be controlled to execute the continuous production,
In the predetermined condition in the case of executing the continuous effect, the execution right stored before the execution right that is the determination target of the prefetch determination unit is an execution right that does not generate the specific variation pattern. Is included .

Here, the “gaming machine” includes a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball game machine, and a sparrow ball game machine.
The “variable display device” may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, or a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, and a rotating drum are used. may be in combination with such a mechanical display device, it has good if it contains an image viewable area.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved .

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the interest of games can be improved .

1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine showing the configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table in case the result of a fluctuation | variation display game is off. It is an example of a variation pattern determination table when the result of the variation display game is a big hit. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port SW monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port SW common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of start opening prize production | presentation information command. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a change display game start process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure starting port SW common process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting aspect of the prefetch effect in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation stop process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting aspect of the prefetch effect in the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change stop processing in the 3rd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change display game start process in 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a game board 1 surrounded by a guide rail 2 and having a game area 1a on the front side where a game ball is launched to play a game. A machine frame that is an outer frame of the gaming machine and is fixed to the island facility, a clear member holding frame that covers the front surface of the game area 1a, a front frame to which the game board 1 is attached, and a game that is provided below the game area 1a. An illustration of an operation panel having an upper plate and a lower plate for containing a ball and having an operation handle for a player to perform a launch operation is omitted.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and results of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. Depending on how, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous for the player), the game balls that have not won the winning hole or the like are collected. An out hole 11 is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

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

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

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) is maintained. However, since the first start winning opening 13 is provided above, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general power open / close SOL7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. The normal variation winning device 7 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

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

  The special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are a special figure 1 display 8 (variation display device, first variation display device) and a special figure 2 display 9 (variation display) provided in the game area 1a. Device, the second variable display device), and after a plurality of special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) are displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined result mode (stop result mode) is stopped and displayed. Done in In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game is executed. ing. That is, the special figure 1 display 8, the special figure 2 display 9, and the display device 43 constitute a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit) State). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the big jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. A determination value (first determination value), various tables for determining a variation pattern (execution mode) of the special figure variation display game, determination values, and the like are stored.

  Further, the input / output interface 33 is connected to a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a winning port SW12a, 12a,. The frame opening SW 121, the discharge and emission control device 50, and the like are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. The glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame is opened.

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

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

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 40a. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30. Further, the input / output interface is configured to receive detection signals from operation buttons 158 serving as operation means that can be operated by the player, and the effect control device 40 is based on these detection signals (game control device). The gaming machine 100 is controlled (under 30 control). The operation button 158 is provided, for example, on the surface of an upper plate that holds a game ball provided on the front panel of the gaming machine 100.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed to start a CTC (counter timer circuit). Next, processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4) is performed. Thereafter, an initial value random number update process (step S5) is performed to update the initial value of random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers to break the temporal regularity of random numbers, and an interrupt is permitted (steps) S6) is performed. In the initial value random number update process (step S5), the same process is performed for each of the random numbers for the special figure 1 variable display game and the random numbers for the special figure 2 variable display game.

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

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has not occurred (step S7; N), the process returns to the above-described processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4). If not, the determination (step S7) of whether or not a power failure has occurred is repeated from the process for prohibiting interruption (step S4). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Y), a power failure process (step S8) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply 61 supplies power that can execute the processing at the time of the power failure.

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

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S10) is performed. Next, processing of inputs from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) Based on the output data set in various processes, an input / output process (step S11) is performed to perform an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power open / close SOL7b).

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

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

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S20) that is provided in the gaming machine 100 and performs a process related to the segment LED that displays various information related to the game is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S21) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, an interrupt end declaration process (step S22) is performed, a process for restoring the saved register data (step S23) is performed, an interrupt permission process (step S24) is performed, and a timer interrupt process is performed. finish.

Then, in the game control device 30, in the special game process (step S18) among the above processes, the detection signal of the game ball is input from the first start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13. Based on this, the random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a special figure 1 start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure 2 variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c with a predetermined upper limit. A process of storing up to a number (for example, 4) as the special figure 2 start memory is performed.
Thereby, the game control device 30 functions as a start storage means capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number together with the random value based on the winning of the game ball into the start winning opening.

  Further, at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory, the jackpot determination random number value (first random number value) stored in the special figure 1 start memory is stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the jackpot determination value (first determination value) for the variable display game, a process of determining whether the special figure 1 variable display game is missed is performed. Also, after this processing, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 start memory number. Similarly, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory, the jackpot determination random number value (first random number value) stored in the special figure 2 start memory is stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the jackpot determination value (first determination value) for the two-variable display game, a process of determining whether the special figure two-variable display game is missed is performed. Thereby, the game control apparatus 30 functions as a jackpot determination means for determining derivation of the special result when the first random number value matches the first determination value. Also, after this process, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 2 starting memory number. Further, in any of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, the process of determining the fluctuation pattern (execution mode) based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is also performed. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, processing for selecting a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number is performed. Then, the game control device 30 displays the special identification information on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 on the basis of the determination result of the start memory as described above, and then stops and displays the special identification information. A process of displaying a figure variation display game is performed.

  Also, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special chart 1 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). A pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not there is a big hit, miss or big hit symbol (type of special result mode), and reach of the special figure 1 variable display game. Similarly, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special figure 2 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as at the start winning prize) The pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not a big hit, out of game or jackpot (special result mode type) and reach have occurred in the special figure 2 variable display game. The results of these determinations are transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 as result information (holding determination information).

  Here, the reach (reach state) means, for example, that a plurality of display results are derived and displayed at different times in the variable display game of the display device 43 capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner. A stage in which some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed in a gaming machine in which the gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is set in advance. The display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is a special result mode even when the display control of the display device 43 progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. And, for example, a state in which a variable display by a plurality of variable display areas is maintained (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which special result forms are aligned. The reach state is a display state when the display control of the display device 43 progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas among the left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects (reach patterns), and the reach results are different in the possibility that a special result mode is derived (having different reliability), such as normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1 reach), Special reach 2 (SP2 reach), special reach 3 (SP3 reach), special reach 4 (SP4 reach), and special reach 5 (SP5 reach) are set. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  Next, a method for selecting a variation pattern (mainly reach pattern) in the special diagram variation display game will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Here, the variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern is determined based on the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the number of reserved memories (the number of start memories), and the like. FIG. 5 is a table for determining a variation pattern when a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is out of place), and FIG. 6 is a case where a special result mode is derived in the special diagram variation display game (big hit) Is a variation pattern determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern determination table in the case where a special result mode is not derived in the special map variation display game (when it is out of place) is a predetermined timing (a start winning prize or a special diagram) at which the variation pattern is determined. The table to be referred to differs according to the number of reserved memories (for example, reserved 1 to 4) at the start of the variable display game.

When a table is selected according to the number of reserved memories at the predetermined timing, first, a group lottery for determining the latter half variation pattern table is performed. Specifically, in the latter half variation pattern table, the game control device 30 acquires (extracts) the variation pattern random number 1 (second random value) (for example, any value from “0” to “49999”). It is determined by comparing with a determination value (second determination value) stored in the ROM 31b.
More specifically, for example, when the number of holdings when performing group lottery is 1, the obtained variation pattern random number 1 may be any value among 43000 numbers from “0” to “42999”. For example, the reachless table is selected as the latter half fluctuation pattern table that does not generate the reach state. If the value is any one of 5284 numbers from “43000” to “48283”, the latter half variation pattern table for generating normal reach is selected, and 715 numbers from “48284” to “48998” are selected. If any of these numbers is selected, the latter half fluctuation pattern table for generating the SP1-1 reach is selected. If any of the 99 numbers “48999” to “49097” is selected, SP1− The latter half fluctuation pattern table that generates two reach is selected, and if the value is any one of 660 numbers from “49098” to “49757”, the latter half fluctuation pattern table that generates SP2-1 reach is selected. , "49758"-"49840" If any of the 83 numbers, the second half fluctuation that generates SP2-2 reach If the turntable is selected and any one of 142 numbers from “49841” to “49982”, the latter half fluctuation pattern table for generating the SP3 reach is selected, and “49983” to “49999” 17 If the value is any one of the numbers, the latter half fluctuation pattern table that generates the SP4 reach is selected.
Therefore, if the obtained variation pattern random number 1 (second random number value) is equal to or greater than the value “43000”, the occurrence of the reach state is determined. Thereby, the game control device 30 functions as a variation pattern determining unit that determines the variation pattern by comparing the second random number value with a predetermined second determination value.
Further, if the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is any value of 1716 numbers from “48284” to “49999”, each second-half variation pattern that generates a reach state (specific reach state) equal to or greater than SP1 reach. The table will be selected.

Further, when the number of holdings when performing the group lottery is 2, if the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is any value of 44500 numbers from “0” to “44499”, a reach state is generated. The non-reach table is selected as the latter-half fluctuation pattern table that is not allowed. If the value is any one of 3784 numbers “44500” to “48283”, the latter half fluctuation pattern table for generating normal reach is selected, and 1716 numbers “48284” to “49999” are selected. If any of these values is selected, each second-half fluctuation pattern table that generates a reach state (specific reach state) equal to or higher than SP1 reach is selected.
Similarly, when the number of holds when the group lottery is performed is 3, if the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is any one of 45500 numbers “0” to “45499”, the reach is reached. The reachless table is selected as the latter half variation pattern table that does not generate a state. If the value is any one of 2784 numbers from “45500” to “48283”, the latter half fluctuation pattern table for generating normal reach is selected, and 1716 numbers from “48284” to “49999” are selected. If any of these values is selected, each second-half fluctuation pattern table that generates a reach state (specific reach state) equal to or higher than SP1 reach is selected.
Furthermore, even when the number of holds when the group lottery is 4, if the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is any value among 47000 numbers from “0” to “46999”, a reach state is generated. The non-reach table is selected as the latter-half fluctuation pattern table that is not allowed. If the value is any one of 1284 numbers from “47000” to “48283”, the latter half variation pattern table for generating normal reach is selected, and 1716 numbers from “48284” to “49999” are selected. If any of these values is selected, each second-half fluctuation pattern table that generates a reach state (specific reach state) equal to or higher than SP1 reach is selected.

As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the determination value for determining each reach state group equal to or higher than SP1 reach is set to the same value in the table regardless of the number of holds at the time of the determination. This means that it can be determined which group is selected by the same determination value (common determination value).
Thus, the second determination value used for the determination by the variation pattern determination means (game control device 30) when the big hit determination means (game control device 30) determines not to derive a special result is determined by the variation pattern determination means. Regardless of the number of start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) at the time of determination, a common determination value set to generate a specific reach state at a predetermined rate is included, and a special result is derived. If the occurrence of the specific reach state is determined in the case of not being performed, the specific reach state is not changed to another reach state when the variable display game is executed.
Therefore, in the production of the variable display game that generates the specific reach state, there is no inconsistency in the production due to the change to another reach state, so that an effective production can be executed, Production can be performed without deteriorating interest.

  Here, “normal reach” means reach that is not targeted for pre-reading effects (notice effect), and “special reach” means reach that is targeted for pre-reading effects (notice effect).

Next, when the latter half fluctuation pattern table is determined, the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined based on the latter half fluctuation pattern table. Specifically, the second half variation pattern is obtained (extracted) by the game control device 30 by obtaining (extracting) the variation pattern random number 2 (for example, any one of 200 numbers “0” to “199”). It is determined by comparing with the judgment value stored in the ROM 31b.
More specifically, for example, it is assumed that the number of holds when the group lottery is performed is 1, and the selected second-half fluctuation table has selected a table that generates SP1-1. In this case, if the obtained variation pattern random number 2 is any value of 174 numbers from “0” to “173”, SP1-1A reach is selected as the latter-half variation pattern.

  Next, when the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined, the first half fluctuation pattern is determined based on the latter half fluctuation pattern. Specifically, for the first half variation pattern, the game control device 30 acquires (extracts) the variation pattern random number 3 (for example, one of 250 numbers “0” to “249”). It is determined by comparing with the judgment value stored in the ROM 31b.

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

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is a big hit), the types of big hits (for example, 15R probability variable big hit A, 15R normal big hit, 15R probability variable big hit B) Etc.) The table to be referenced is different depending on.
Here, the 15R probability variation big hit A is, for example, a big hit that informs the transition to the probability variation state (high probability state) after the jackpot is ended, and the 15R probability variation big hit B is a probability variation state (high) after the jackpot end. It means a big hit that does not notify the transition to the probability state.

When a table is selected according to the type of jackpot, first, a group lottery for determining the second half variation pattern table is performed as in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game. Specifically, in the latter half variation pattern table, the game control device 30 acquires (extracts) the variation pattern random number 1 (for example, any value from “0” to “49999”) and is stored in the ROM 31b. It is determined by comparing with the judgment value.
When the latter half fluctuation pattern table is determined, the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined based on the latter half fluctuation pattern table. Specifically, this second half variation pattern is determined by the game control device 30 acquiring (extracting) the variation pattern random number 2 (for example, any value from “0” to “199”) and storing it in the ROM 31b. Determined by comparing with value.
Although not shown, when the latter half variation pattern is determined, the first half variation pattern is determined based on the latter half variation pattern. Specifically, the first half variation pattern is determined by the game control device 30 acquiring (extracting) the variation pattern random number 3 (for example, any value from “0” to “249”) and storing it in the ROM 31b. Determined by comparing with value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 3, a fanfare / interval process (step S36) is performed for performing a process such as updating the number of times that the special winning opening is opened in the special game state. Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 4, a special winning opening open process (step S37) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S37), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S36) is set. Also, if the special game state is the final round, the command setting on the end screen of the special game state and the information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball process (step S38) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 5, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S38) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball process (step S38), when the special gaming state is the final round, the time until all the gaming balls remaining in the special winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c after the special winning opening is closed. Set up. In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 6, a big hit ending process (step S39) is performed. In this jackpot end process (step S39), a process for ending the special game state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step S33) is set.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the start port SW monitoring process, first, if there is a new game ball winning in the first start winning port 13, a process (step S50) for setting the special figure 1 hold information is performed. A start port SW common process (step S51) is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not normal power operation is in progress (step S52).

  In the determination as to whether or not the normal electric operation is in operation (step S52), is the open state in which the normal variable winning device 7 constituting the general electric (ordinary electric accessory) is activated and the game ball can be won? Is determined. In the determination of whether or not the general electric operation is in operation (step S52), if the general electric operation is in operation (step S52; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls due to illegal winning has reached the upper limit ( Step S53) is performed. On the other hand, in the determination (step S52) of whether or not the normal power operation is being performed, when the normal power operation is not being performed (step S52; N), the start port SW monitoring process is terminated.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the number of game balls due to illegal winning has reached the upper limit (step S53), if the number of game balls due to illegal winning has reached the upper limit (step S53; Y), the start port SW The monitoring process ends. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the number of game balls due to illegal winning has reached the upper limit (step S53), when the number of game balls due to illegal winning has not reached the upper limit (step S53; N), the normal variable winning is achieved. If there is a new winning game ball in the device 7, processing for setting the special figure 2 hold information is performed (step S54). And a special figure start port SW common process (step S55) is performed, and a start port SW monitoring process is complete | finished.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure start port SW common process, first, a process of setting a start winning flag corresponding to the number-of-holds information (step S60) is performed. In the process of setting a start winning flag corresponding to the number-of-holds information (step S60), the special figure starting port SW common process is started by winning at any starting port of the first starting winning port 13 and the normal variable winning device 7. A start winning flag is set based on whether or not it has been done. As the start winning flag, the special figure starting port SW common process is started by winning the first starting winning port 13, and the special figure starting flag is set by winning the normal variable winning device 7. When the mouth SW common processing is started, the special figure 2 flag is set. In the following process, if the special figure 1 flag is set, the special figure 1 start-up process is performed as a corresponding process. If the special figure 2 flag is set, the special process 2 is designated as the corresponding process. Processing for start-up storage is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the start winning flag corresponding to the number-of-holds information (step S60), the process of updating the start port signal output count (step S61) is performed, and is the corresponding hold the upper limit (for example, 4)? It is determined whether or not (step S62). When it is determined whether or not the corresponding hold is an upper limit (for example, 4) (step S62), if the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S62: Y), that is, no more corresponding start-up memory is stored. If it cannot be stored, it is determined whether or not the corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start storage (step S63). In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63), when this corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63; Y), the special figure A process for setting the number-of-holds command (step S64) is performed, and the special figure starting port SW common process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63), if this corresponding hold is not due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63; N), the special figure start is performed. The mouth SW common process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S62), when the corresponding hold is not the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S62: N), the corresponding start memory number is set to 1. Increment processing (step S65) is performed.

  Next, a process for obtaining the corresponding jackpot random number (step S66), a process for obtaining the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S67), and a process for obtaining the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step S68) are performed. Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step S69) is performed, and the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Note that the special figure hold number command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  In the special figure hold information determination process (step S69) performed in the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 9, the result corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. A prefetching process for determining related information is performed. As shown in FIG. 10, in this special figure hold information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (step S70).

  In the determination of whether or not a big hit is being made (step S70), it is determined whether or not a special gaming state is in effect. In the determination of whether or not the big hit is made (step S70), if the big hit is made (step S70; Y), the processing for setting the number-of-holds information command (step S78) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination processing Exit. That is, in this case, the prefetch process is not performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the jackpot is being hit (step S70), if the jackpot is not being hit (step S70; N), the jackpot random number acquired in the process of acquiring the corresponding jackpot random number (step S66) is used for prefetch processing. Process to get to. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S71), and it is determined whether or not the acquired big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S71), if it is a big hit (step S71; Y), the symbol information based on the big hit symbol random number acquired in the process of acquiring the corresponding big hit symbol random number (step S67) Is set (step S72). In addition, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S71), if it is not a big hit (step S71; N), a process of setting disparity information (step S73) is performed.

  Next, the process of acquiring the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in the process of acquiring the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number (step S68) for the prefetching process (step S74), and the process of selecting the corresponding prefetching fluctuation pattern table (step S75). )I do. Here, the pre-reading variation pattern table is selected when the corresponding variation pattern random number value is a determination value corresponding to a variation pattern having a reliability equal to or higher than special reach 1 (SP1 reach) by the prefetching process. It is a fluctuation pattern table.

  Next, a variation pattern setting process (step S76) is performed based on the corresponding variation pattern random number. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S71), it is not a big hit (step S71; N), and the fluctuation pattern set in the fluctuation pattern setting process is greater than or equal to special reach 1 (SP1 reach). If the variation pattern has a certain reliability, the variation pattern set according to the number of suspensions at the time of determination does not change.

  Next, a process for setting a start opening winning effect command (step S77) is performed, a process for setting a hold number information command (step S78) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is ended. As shown in FIG. 11, the start opening prize effect command includes a start opening prize effect information command 1 for instructing that the corresponding hold is “less than normal / reach” and the corresponding hold is “miss / special reach”. 1 ”(SP1 reach)” and a start opening prize information information command 3 indicating that the corresponding hold is “extra special reach 2 (SP2 reach)”, , Starting opening prize presentation information command 4 for instructing that the corresponding hold is “outside / special reach 3 (SP3 reach)” and that the corresponding hold is “outside / special reach 4 (SP4 reach)”. Start opening prize presentation information command 5 to be instructed, and start opening prize presentation information command to instruct that the corresponding hold is “big hit” When adapted to be transmitted to have, after the effect control device 40.

  In addition, the production control device 40 performs a continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. In this continuous notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a start opening prize presentation information command has been received (step S80). In the determination of whether or not the start opening prize effect information command has been received (step S80), when the start opening prize effect information command is received (step S80; Y), based on the received start opening prize effect information command. Then, a process (step S81) of acquiring start opening winning effect information included in the starting opening winning effect information command is performed. On the other hand, in the determination as to whether or not the start opening prize presentation information command has been received (step S80), if the start opening prize presentation information command has not been received (step S80; N), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. .

  Next, after obtaining the start opening winning effect information, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is being executed (step S82). If it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S82), if the continuous notice is being executed (step S82; Y), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S82), if the continuous notice is not being executed (step S82; N), the game result for the hold other than the hold is determined to be definite. Is determined (step S83).

  In the determination as to whether or not the game result for the hold other than the hold is determined to be out of place (step S83), if the game result for the hold other than the hold is determined to be out of place (step S83; Y), It is determined whether or not the game result regarding the hold is a big hit (step S84). On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the game result for the hold other than the hold is definite (step S83), there is a hold for which the game result is a big hit for the hold other than the hold (step S83; N). Ends the continuous notice setting process.

  In the determination of whether or not the game result for the hold is a big hit (step S84), if the game result for the hold is a big win (step S84; Y), a random number for determining the continuous notice is acquired. A process (step S85) is performed, and a process (step S86) of selecting the big hit continuous notice allocation table stored in the ROM 40b is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is to be executed with reference to the continuous notice setting random number and the jackpot continuous notice distribution table (step S90). In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S90), if the continuous notice is to be executed (step S90; Y), it is determined whether or not the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91). .

In the determination of whether or not the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91), if the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91; Y), the value of the special figure 1 hold number is set in the continuous notice number counter. A setting process (step S92) is performed.
On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91), if the hold is not the special figure 1 start memory (step S91; N), the number of the special figure 2 hold is indicated in the continuous notice number counter. A process of setting a value (step S93) is performed.
Then, a process of setting a continuous notice generation flag (step S94) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the game result for the hold is a big hit (step S84), if the game result for the hold is not a big hit (step S84; N), the reliability of the variation pattern for the hold It is determined whether or not is greater than or equal to SP1 reach (step S87). When it is determined whether or not the reliability of the variation pattern for the hold is SP1 reach or more (step S87), if the reliability of the change pattern for the hold is SP1 reach or more (step S87; Y), a continuous notice is determined. A process for obtaining a random number for use (step S88) is performed, and a process for selecting a continuous notice allocation table for loss stored in the ROM 40b (step S89) is performed.

  Next, whether or not to execute the continuous notice with reference to the continuous notice setting random number for continuation notice setting random number and the continuous notice assignment table for deviation from the continuity notice setting random number for big hit and the case of referring to the continuous notice assignment table for big hit Is determined (step S90). In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S90), if the continuous notice is to be executed (step S90; Y), it is determined whether or not the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91). .

In the determination of whether or not the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91), if the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91; Y), the value of the special figure 1 hold number is set in the continuous notice number counter. A setting process (step S92) is performed.
On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the hold is the special figure 1 start memory (step S91), if the hold is not the special figure 1 start memory (step S91; N), the number of the special figure 2 hold is indicated in the continuous notice number counter. A process of setting a value (step S93) is performed.
Then, a process of setting a continuous notice generation flag (step S94) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

Further, in the determination of whether or not the reliability of the variation pattern for the hold is equal to or higher than SP1 reach (step S87), when the reliability of the change pattern for the hold is not equal to or higher than SP1 reach (step S87; N), it is continuous. The notice setting process is terminated.
In other words, when the occurrence of the specific reach state (first specific reach state, second specific reach state) is determined by the variation pattern determining means (game control device 30), the effect control device 40 determines that the specific reach state is In the variable display game up to the generated variable display game, continuous effect control means for controlling to execute a continuous effect is provided.

  As a result, the occurrence of the specific reach state is determined, and even in the case of the continuous display in the variable display game up to the variable display game in which the specific reach state occurs, the fluctuation that causes the specific reach state to occur. When the display game is executed, it is not changed to another reach state. Therefore, since a continuous presentation is performed up to a variable display game that generates the specific reach state, and a reach state that does not contradict the continuous presentation does not occur at the end, an effective presentation can be executed. The production can be performed without reducing the interest in the game.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs a variable display game start process shown in FIG. In this variation display game start process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received (step S100). In the determination of whether or not this change start command has been received (step S100), if the change start command is received (step S100; Y), the change of the change pattern selected by the game control device 30 at the start of change is shown. A process of acquiring the pattern number from the change start command is performed (step S101). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not this change start command has been received (step S100), if the change start command has not been received (step S100; N), the change display game start process ends.

  Next, after obtaining the variation pattern number, it is determined whether there is a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S102). In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S102), if there is a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S102; Y), a process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S103) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S104).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S104), if the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S104; Y), a process of clearing the continuous notice occurrence flag (step S104). S105), a process of selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the continuous notice final selection table (step S106), a process of setting the selected variation pattern (step S107), and a variation display game start process are terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S104), if the value of the continuous notice number counter is not 0 (step S104; N), it is used when the continuous notice is not the final time. The processing for selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the continuous notice selection table (step S108) and the processing for setting the selected variation pattern (step S107) are performed, and the variation display game start processing is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S102), when there is no continuous notice occurrence flag (step S102; N), a process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the normal selection table (step S109). ), A process of setting the selected variation pattern (step S107) is performed, and the variation display game start process is terminated.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a special figure start port SW common process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure start port SW common process in the present embodiment, in the determination (step S62) whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4), the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4). ) (Step S62: Y), that is, when the corresponding start memory cannot be stored any more, it is determined whether or not there is a hold in which the game result is a big hit in the corresponding hold memory (step S110). .

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hold that results in a big hit in the corresponding hold memory (step S110), if there is no hold that becomes a big win (step S110; N), SP1 to SP1 in the corresponding hold memory. It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined number or more of suspensions for generating the reach state 3 (step S111). Then, in determining whether or not there are a predetermined number or more of holds that generate the reach states of SP1 to SP3 in the corresponding hold memory (step S111), the hold that generates the reach states of SP1 to SP3 in the corresponding hold memory Is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step S111; Y), it is determined whether or not the corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63). In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63), if this corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63; Y), the overflow command Is set (step S112), a special figure hold number command is set (step S64), and the special figure start port SW common process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination as to whether or not there is a hold that results in a big hit in the corresponding hold memory (step S110), if there is a hold that results in a big win (step S110; Y), SP1 to SP1 in the corresponding hold memory. In the determination of whether or not there are a predetermined number or more of holds for generating the reach state of 3 (step S111), there are no more than a predetermined number of holds for generating the reach states of SP1 to SP3 in the corresponding hold storage (step S111; Y) In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63), if this corresponding hold is not due to the special figure 1 start memory (step S63; N), the special figure start The mouth SW common process is terminated.

  Further, the effect control device 40 of the present embodiment performs the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. In this prefetch effect process, first, it is determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S120). In the determination of whether or not this overflow command has been received (step S120), if an overflow command is received (step S120; Y), a process for acquiring the hold determination information from within the overflow command is performed (step S121). And the process (step S122) which alert | reports the prefetch result based on hold determination information to the display part 43a is performed, and a prefetch effect process is complete | finished.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S120), if the overflow command has not been received (step S120; N), the prefetch effect process is terminated.

  From the above, the gaming machine of the second embodiment is determined in advance in the notification means (display device 43) for notifying the player of the determination result of the random value by the determination means (game control device 30) and the variable display game. When a predetermined reach state is generated, an overflow that causes the game ball to win a start winning opening (first start winning opening 13) exceeding a predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the start storage means (game control device 30). Overflow detecting means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for detecting the random number value stored in the starting storage means when the overflow detecting means detects an overflow. The determination result can be notified.

  Therefore, when an overflow is detected by the overflow detection means, the determination result of the start memory stored in the start storage means can be notified, so that a player who wants to know the determination result quickly continues to release the game ball. Overflow is generated, stoppage can be suitably prevented, and games can be prevented from becoming redundant.

  In this embodiment, in the special figure start port SW common processing, the overflow command is set when the corresponding hold is based on the special figure 1 start memory, but this is not restrictive. Even if this is due to the special figure 2 start memory, an overflow command may be set.

<First Modification>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect processing in the first modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, in the prefetch effect process in the first modified example, in the determination of whether or not an overflow command is received (step S120), if an overflow command is received (step S120; Y), an overflow A process of incrementing the value of the overflow counter for counting the number of times by 1 (step S130) is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the overflow counter has reached a predetermined number (step S131). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the first predetermined number (overflow counter value “4”), the second predetermined number (overflow counter value “8”), or the third predetermined number (overflow counter value “16”). )), The process for acquiring the hold determination information from within the received overflow command (step S121) is performed, and the prefetch result based on the hold determination information is notified to the display unit 43a (step S122). ) To complete the prefetch effect process.

Specifically, for example, when the value of the overflow counter reaches the first predetermined number, processing for obtaining the hold determination information from within the received overflow command (step S121) is performed, and the digestion order is based on the hold determination information. The process of notifying the display unit 43a of the oldest hold result (game result) of which is the first is performed (step S122).
In addition, when the value of the overflow counter reaches the second predetermined number, processing for acquiring the hold determination information from the received overflow command (step S121) is performed, and whether or not all the corresponding holds are determined based on the hold determination information. The process (step S122) which notifies a result (game result) to the display part 43a is performed.
In addition, when the value of the overflow counter reaches the third predetermined number, processing for acquiring the hold determination information from the received overflow command (step S121) is performed, and all the corresponding fluctuations of hold based on the hold determination information are performed. A process of notifying the display unit 43a of the pattern (step S122) is performed.

  From the above, the gaming machine of the first modified example of the second embodiment is a counting means (effect control device 40) that counts the number of overflows detected by the overflow detection means (game control device 30, effect control device 40). ) And the notification means (display device 43) can change the notification mode of the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) based on the counting result by the counting means. Become.

  Therefore, since the notification mode changes depending on how much it overflows, it becomes possible to allow the player to select how long the game ball will continue to be hit, and it is possible to suitably prevent stop hitting, and to enhance the interest in the game. Can be improved.

  Note that when notifying the display unit 43a of the pending fluctuation pattern, for example, if the fact that a highly reliable reach state such as SP2 reach or SP3 reach occurs as the fluctuation pattern, the value of the overflow counter increases. Each time, the rank is increased in the order of SP1 reach → SP2 reach → SP reach 3 from the low-reliability reach state and displayed on the display unit 43a, and finally reach when the third predetermined number is reached. It is good also as a structure which displays the kind of state.

  In addition, the production control device 40 of the first modification performs the variation stop process shown in FIG. In this variation stop process, it is first determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received (step S140). In the determination of whether or not this variation stop command has been received (step S140), if the variation stop command is received (step S140; Y), the variation stop process (step S141) is performed and the value of the overflow counter is cleared. The process (step S142) is performed, and the change stop process is terminated.

<Second Modification>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect processing in the second modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, in the prefetch effect process in the second modified example, when an overflow command is received (step S120; Y) in the determination as to whether or not an overflow command is received (step S120), at this time It is determined whether or not the special figure changing game is changing (step S151).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure changing game is changing (step S151), if the special figure changing game is changing (step S151; Y), a process of setting the operation reception timer of the operation button 158 (Step S152) is performed, and an operation instruction display process of the operation button 158 is performed on the display unit 43a (Step S153).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation reception timer of the operation button 158 has expired (step S154). When it is determined whether or not the operation reception timer for the operation button 158 has expired (step S154), if the operation reception timer for the operation button 158 has not expired (step S154; N), the operation button 158 is operated. It is determined whether or not there is (step S155).

  In the determination of whether or not the operation button 158 is operated (step S155), when there is an operation of the operation button 158 (step S155; Y), a process for acquiring the hold determination information (step S121), the hold determination information A process of informing the result based on (Step S122) is performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the operation button 158 is operated (step S155), if the operation button 158 is not operated (step S155; Y), the process proceeds to step S154.

  In the determination of whether or not the operation reception timer for the operation button 158 has expired (step S154), if the operation reception timer for the operation button 158 has expired (step S154; Y), an operation instruction for the operation button 158 is issued. Is performed (step S156), and the prefetch effect process is terminated. That is, when the player does not operate the operation button 158 during the time-up after the operation reception timer of the operation button 158 is set, the pre-reading effect is not performed.

  From the above, the gaming machine of the second modified example of the second embodiment includes an operation means (operation button 158) that can be operated by the player and a detection means (production control device 40) that detects the operation of the operation means. The notification means (display device 43) detects that the operation of the operation means has been detected by the detection means when the overflow is detected by the overflow detection means (game control device 30, presentation control device 40). Therefore, the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) can be notified.

Accordingly, when an overflow is detected by the overflow detection means, the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage means can be notified, so that the player who wants to know the determination result quickly continues to release the game ball. Overflow is generated, stoppage can be suitably prevented, and games can be prevented from becoming redundant.
Also, since the notification is made based on the detection of the operation of the operation means by the detection means, that is, the determination result is notified when the operation means is operated, the determination result can be suitably notified in accordance with the player's intention. it can. That is, only the player who wants to know the determination result in advance can know the determination result.

<Third Modification>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect processing in the third modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, in the pre-reading effect process in the third modification, in the determination of whether or not the operation button 158 is operated (step S155), when the operation button 158 is operated (step S155; Y). Performs a process of incrementing the value of the button counter by 1 (step S160).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the button counter has reached a predetermined number (step S161). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, a first predetermined number (button press count “1”), a second predetermined count (button press count “3”), or a third predetermined count (button press count “number of times”). If it reaches any one of “5 times”), a process of acquiring hold determination information from within the received overflow command (step S121), and a process of notifying the display unit 43a of a prefetch result based on the hold determination information (Step S122) is performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated.

Specifically, for example, when the value of the button counter reaches the first predetermined number, a process for obtaining the hold determination information from within the received overflow command (step S121) is performed, and the digestion order is based on the hold determination information. The process of notifying the display unit 43a of the oldest hold result (game result) of which is the first is performed (step S122).
In addition, when the value of the button counter reaches the second predetermined number, processing for acquiring the hold determination information from the received overflow command (step S121) is performed, and whether or not all the corresponding holds are determined based on the hold determination information. The process (step S122) which notifies a result (game result) to the display part 43a is performed.
In addition, when the value of the button counter reaches the third predetermined number, processing for acquiring the hold determination information from the received overflow command (step S121) is performed, and all the corresponding fluctuations of hold based on the hold determination information are performed. A process of notifying the display unit 43a of the pattern (step S122) is performed.

  From the above, the gaming machine of the third modified example of the second embodiment can detect the operation mode of the operation means (operation button 158) by the detection means (production control device 40), and the notification means (display device) 43) makes it possible to change the notification mode of the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) based on the operation mode detected by the detection unit.

  Therefore, since the notification mode changes depending on the operation mode of the operation means by the player, the player can select the operation mode of the operation means, and the determination result can be appropriately notified according to the player's intention.

  Moreover, in the production control device 40 of the third modified example, the variation stop process shown in FIG. 22 is performed. In this variation stop process, it is first determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received (step S140). In the determination of whether or not this variable stop command has been received (step S140), if the variable stop command is received (step S140; Y), the variable stop process (step S141) is performed to clear the value of the button counter. Processing (step S170) is performed, and the variation stop processing is terminated.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing continuous notice setting processing in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, in the continuous notice setting processing in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the continuous notice is not being executed in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed in step S82 (step S82; N). Determines whether the hold is a hold storage that generates a big hit (step S84).

  In the determination of whether or not the hold is a hold memory that generates a big hit (step S84), if the hold is not a hold memory that generates a big win (step S84; N), a hold that generates a big hit before the hold It is determined whether there is a memory (step S180).

  Then, in the determination of whether or not there is a holding memory that generates a big hit before the holding (step S180), if there is a holding memory that generates a big hit before the holding (step S180; Y), the holding is SP4. It is determined whether or not the hold storage is to generate a reach state (step S181).

  Then, in the determination of whether or not the hold is a hold memory that generates the SP4 reach state (step S181), when the hold is a hold memory that generates the SP4 reach state (step S181; Y), the production mode A process of setting a change flag (step S182) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S90. At this time, since the continuous notice is not executed (step S90; N), the continuous notice setting process is ended.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the hold is a hold storage that generates a big hit (step S84), if the hold is a hold storage that generates a big win (step S84; Y), a continuous notice determination process is performed. (Step S183). At this time, in the continuous notice determination process, a random number for determining the continuous notice is acquired and a continuous notice distribution table for big hits stored in the ROM 40b is selected. Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number for determining the continuous notice is to execute the continuous notice by referring to the big hit continuous notice allocation table.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a holding memory that generates a big hit before the holding (step S180), when there is no holding memory that generates a big hit before the holding (step S180; N), the holding is SP4 reach. In the determination of whether or not the storage is a reserved storage that generates a state (step S181), if the storage is not a stored storage that generates the SP4 reach state (step S181; N), a continuous notice determination process is performed (step S183). . At this time, in the continuous notice determination process, a random number for determining the continuous notice is acquired and a continuous notice allocation table for losing stored in the ROM 40b is selected. Then, referring to the continuous notice allocation table for loss, it is determined whether or not the obtained random number for determining the continuous notice is for executing the continuous notice.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a variable display game start process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, in the variation display game start process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, whether or not the game result of the special figure variation display game started after obtaining the variation pattern number (step S101) is a big hit. Is determined (step S190).

  In the determination of whether or not the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is a big hit (step S190), when the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is a big hit (step S190; Y), Then, it is determined whether or not there is an effect mode change flag (step S191).

  In the determination of whether or not there is an effect mode change flag (step S191), if there is an effect mode change flag (step S191; Y), it corresponds from the specific effect table that generates the SP4 reach as the second half variation pattern. A process of selecting a variation pattern (step S192) is performed. Thereby, the production | generation control apparatus 40 determines generation | occurrence | production of a 2nd specific reach state (for example, SP4 reach) by the fluctuation pattern determination means (game control apparatus 30), and generation | occurrence | production of the said 2nd specific reach state is determined. When there is a start memory for deriving a special result in the start memory before the start memory, the effect mode is changed so that the second specific reach state is generated in the variable display game based on the start memory for deriving the special result. The production mode changing means is performed.

  Therefore, in the conventional announcement effect, if a special result (big hit) is derived, the main purpose of the player is achieved. In such a case, it is possible to cancel the determined second specific reach state. Although it was general, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, in the variable display game executed after the variable display game from which the special result is derived, the occurrence of the second specific reach state was previously notified. Nevertheless, dissatisfaction of the player due to the occurrence of the second specific reach state can be suitably prevented.

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

  Further, 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.

  This application is a divisional application. For the convenience of applicants, patent offices, and third parties, the initial application of the application (parent application), the claims, and the effects of the invention will be described. This divisional application is divided when the original application is examined as it was originally claimed and received the first notice of reasons for refusal. Therefore, the claims at the beginning of the application are the same as the claims described in the specification immediately before the division.

[Problems of the original application]
Here, when a gaming machine that performs continuous advance notice as in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-290515 is applied to an existing game machine, even if it is determined that the continuous advance notice is to be executed in advance, re-determination at the time of actual change start It is highly conceivable that the fluctuation pattern will be changed.
For example, it is assumed that a reach with a high degree of expectation is selected as a variation pattern in the determination at the time when a new start prize is generated, and it is determined that continuous notice is given up to a variation display game that generates the reach. However, depending on the state of the starting memory number at the start of the fluctuation of the variable display game based on the newly generated start prize, the fluctuation pattern in the last variable display game for which continuous notice is made may be a reach with a low normal expectation. There is a possibility that it will be changed to the fluctuation pattern by, and the meaning of having executed the continuous notice until then will be lost. In this case, the player falls into a sense that his expectation is betrayed, and the interest in the game is reduced.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute an effect without lowering the interest of the game.

[Claims of the original application (same for both initial and immediately before division)]
[Claim 1]
A variable display device capable of 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,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous for a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result, and capable of generating a reach state at a stage before generating the special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game together with a random value based on winning of the game ball in the start winning opening;
Determining means for determining the random number value,
The random value includes
A first random number value used for determining whether or not to derive a special result in the variable display game;
At least a second random number value used for determining a variation pattern of the variation display game,
The determination means includes
Jackpot determination means for comparing the first random number value with a predetermined first determination value to determine derivation of a special result;
Fluctuation pattern determining means for comparing the second random number value with a predetermined second determination value to determine the fluctuation pattern;
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means includes a specific reach state in which a predetermined effect is executed,
The second determination value used for determination by the variation pattern determination unit when the big hit determination unit determines that the special result is not derived is stored in the start storage unit at the time of determination by the variation pattern determination unit. A gaming machine including a common determination value set to generate the specific reach state at a predetermined rate regardless of the number of start-up memories.
[Claim 2]
Comprising continuous production control means for executing continuous production over a plurality of variable display games;
The continuous production control means includes
When the occurrence of the specific reach state is determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means, control is performed to execute the continuous effect in the variation display game up to the variation display game in which the specific reach state occurs. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
[Claim 3]
The specific reach state is
It consists of multiple reach states with different execution modes and appearance frequencies,
The continuous production control means includes
Occurrence of the first specific reach state in which a specific execution mode is set among the plurality of reach states or the second specific reach state in which the appearance frequency is set to a predetermined frequency or less by the variation pattern determination unit. 3. The control according to claim 2, wherein, when determined, in the variable display game up to the variable display game in which the first or second specific reach state occurs, the continuous presentation is controlled. Game machines.
[Claim 4]
Informing means for informing a player of the determination result of the random number value by the determining means;
In the variable display game, when a predetermined reach state that is determined in advance occurs, an overflow that detects an overflow in which a game ball wins the start winning opening exceeding a predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the start storage means Detecting means,
The notification means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the overflow is detected by the overflow detection means, the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage means can be notified.
[Claim 5]
Counting means for counting the number of overflows detected by the overflow detection means,
The notification means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a notification mode of the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage unit can be changed based on a counting result by the counting unit.
[Claim 6]
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Detecting means for detecting the operation of the operating means,
The notification means includes
When the overflow is detected by the overflow detecting means, the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage means can be notified based on the detection of the operation of the operating means by the detecting means. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein:
[Claim 7]
The detection means can detect an operation mode of the operation means,
The notification means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the notification mode of the determination result of the random number value stored in the start storage unit can be changed based on the operation mode detected by the detection unit.
[Claim 8]
An effect mode changing means for changing the effect mode in the variable display game is provided,
The production mode changing means is:
When the occurrence of the second specific reach state is determined by the variation pattern determining means, and there is a start memory for deriving the special result in the start memory before the start memory where the occurrence of the second specific reach state is determined The game machine according to claim 7, wherein the effect mode is changed so that the second specific reach state is generated in the variable display game based on the start memory for deriving the special result.

Here, the “gaming machine” includes a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball game machine, and a sparrow ball game machine.
The “variable display device” may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, or a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, and a rotating drum are used. A combination with a mechanical display device or the like may be used as long as it includes an image displayable area.
The “second determination value” is a value serving as a reference for determining which variation pattern is selected when the reach state is generated and the reach state is generated based on the random number value. There may be more than one depending on the number of patterns.
The “specific reach state” refers to a reach state that is a target of a notice effect (prefetch effect) among a plurality of reach states.
The “predetermined effect” is, for example, a notice effect.
In addition, the “common determination value” is the same value between the tables even when the determination table used according to the number of start memories (the number of holdings) is different when comparing the random number value and the predetermined determination value. Refers to the set judgment value.
Note that the “variable display game up to the variable display game in which the specific reach state occurs” includes the variable display game in which the specific reach state occurs. That is, the variable display game in which the specific reach state occurs is the last variable display game in which continuous effects are executed.
Here, the “first specific reach state” means, for example, a reach state that has a longer execution time than a normal reach state.
The “second specific reach state” means, for example, a reach state in which a premium effect is executed.
Here, the “notification mode” refers to, for example, notifying the start memory that is first in the digestion sequence among the start memories stored in the start memory means, or all the start memories stored in the start memory means. This means that notification is made.
Here, the “operation mode” means, for example, the number of times the operation means is pressed.

[Effect of invention of original application]
According to the present invention, the second determination value used for determination by the variation pattern determination unit when the big hit determination unit determines not to derive a special result is stored in the start storage unit at the time of determination by the variation pattern determination unit. Since a common determination value for determining that a specific reach state is to be generated at a predetermined ratio regardless of the number of start memories stored is included, if the occurrence of the specific reach state is determined when no special result is derived, a variable display game The specific reach state is not changed to another reach state at the time of execution.
Therefore, in the production of the variable display game that generates the specific reach state, there is no inconsistency in the production due to the change to another reach state, so that an effective production can be executed, Production can be performed without deteriorating interest.

100 gaming machine 30 game control device (starting storage means, determination means, jackpot determination means, variation pattern determination means)
40 production control device (continuous production control means)
43 Display device (variable display device)

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of 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,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Starting storage means for extracting various random values that are the right to execute the variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening, and storing up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Start time determination means capable of determining a random value as an execution right stored in the start storage means at the start of the variable display game based on the execution right;
Prefetch determination means capable of determining a random value as the execution right before execution of the variable display game based on the execution right;
Continuous effect control means capable of performing control to execute a continuous effect over a plurality of variable display games when a predetermined condition based on the determination result of the prefetch determination means is satisfied ,
The various random numbers include
A first random number value used for determining whether or not to derive a special result in the variable display game;
At least a second random number value used for determination of the variation pattern of the variation display game,
The start time determination means and the prefetch determination means are
Jackpot determination means for comparing the first random number value with a predetermined first determination value to determine whether or not to derive a special result;
Variation pattern determination means for comparing the second random number value with a predetermined second determination value to determine a variation pattern of the variation display game,
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means includes a specific variation pattern in which a predetermined effect is executed,
The second determination value is
Common determination set to generate the specific variation pattern at a predetermined rate regardless of the number of execution rights stored in the start storage unit at the time of determination by the variation pattern determination unit included in the start time determination unit Value,
The continuous production control means includes
When the execution right determined by the prefetch determination means is to derive the special result, the variable display game that provides the special result regardless of whether the execution right generates the specific variation pattern While it can be controlled to execute the continuous production in the variable display game up to ,
If the execution right determined by the prefetch determination unit does not derive the special result, the change display in which the specific change pattern is generated based on the fact that the execution right is to generate the specific change pattern. In the variable display game up to the game, it can be controlled to execute the continuous production,
In the predetermined condition in the case of executing the continuous effect, the execution right stored before the execution right that is the determination target of the prefetch determination unit is an execution right that does not generate the specific variation pattern. A game machine characterized by that.

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