JP6175098B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides 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 in the start winning area, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a winning of a game ball to a starting port, which is a starting condition of a variable display game executed by a variable display device, is stored as a start memory up to a predetermined number. The memory is displayed on the display unit so that the player can clearly grasp it. In addition, various modes are used to display the start-up memory on the display unit. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a display of a start-up memory display and a variable display game based on the start-up memory display and the start-up memory is used. The contents of the production are displayed in association with each other.

JP 2002-95835 A

However , in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is not sufficient to improve the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In a gaming machine adapted to generate a special gaming state advantageous to
Start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start storage that becomes the right to execute the variable display game;
Determining means for determining the predetermined random number before the execution of the variable display game to be executed in correspondence with the predetermined random number;
Start memory display control means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory;
An in-execution information display control means for displaying an in-execution information display that is information relating to the variable display game being executed,
The start winning area includes a first start winning area and a second start winning area having an opening / closing member that can be converted into a closed state and an open state.
After the end of the special game state, it is possible to generate a specific game state advantageous to a player that makes it easy to win a game ball in the second start winning area,
The start memory display control means includes
In the predetermined period from the occurrence of the specific gaming state to the completion of the ending condition including the predetermined number of times of execution of the variable display game, the start-up memory display is expanded as compared to the case where the predetermined period is not the predetermined period. Can be controlled to display
In the predetermined period, based on a determination result of the determining means, controllable der a display mode of the starting memory display,
The enlargement display control is terminated when the variable display game with the special result occurs .

  Here, the “determination means” makes it possible to display information related to the determination result by determining the information stored in the start storage means before executing the variable display game (so-called prefetching). This determination may be made at any time, for example, when start-up memory is generated or when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to 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 a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating holding information display setting processing. It is a flow chart for explaining change display game processing. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting display for alerting | reporting the information regarding a determination result. It is a figure which shows the selection probability of alerting | reporting display. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in a display part. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in a display part. It is a figure which shows another example of alerting | reporting display. It is a figure which shows the modification of a starting memory | storage display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change display game process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the modification of the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the hold information display setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the variable display pattern detailed setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation stop process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the alerting | reporting period setting process in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the modification of the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the modification of the game machine of a 4th modification.

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

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

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

  Also, in the game area 1a, a normal map start gate 4, a normal map memory display 15 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a normal map variable display game that is a normal variable display game, and a normal map variable display as a normal variable display device. A general-purpose display 5 for displaying a game is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 forming a first start winning area, an ordinary variable winning apparatus 7 (second start winning opening) forming a second starting winning area, and an auxiliary game A special figure memory display 18 for lighting and displaying the number of unprocessed times of the special figure fluctuation display game is provided, and a special figure display 9 as a fluctuation display device for displaying the special figure fluctuation display game is provided. The common figure memory display 15, the common figure display 5, the special figure storage display, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as a gaming state display LED 8 (illustrated in FIG. 2) representing a gaming state. In addition, 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. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. 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. 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 becomes a special result mode (specific result), it becomes a hit of the usual figure, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3). For 2 seconds). Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it is easy to start the second special figure variation display game.

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

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, the special figure variation as the auxiliary game is based on detecting the game ball by the normal variation winning device 7 and the start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) provided in the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). A start right to start the display game is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. The start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure memory display 18 having LEDs. Further, a start memory display 70 (for example, see FIG. 14) is made on the display unit 43a in accordance with the display on the special figure memory display 18.

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner. This is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 is executed. . As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “3”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state). It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “3, 3, 3”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the display device 43 without providing the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine 100.

  Further, the special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device includes 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 toward the front side. During the special gaming state, the game winning ball opening is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of gaming balls into the winning game opening and giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. It is like that. 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) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed 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 discharged (paid out) by the discharging device 51 (shown in FIG. 2).

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

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

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, as well as a big hit determination random number for a special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game Various random numbers such as a fluctuation pattern random number for determining the game, a random number for hit determination of the usual figure fluctuation display game, and the like are also generated. The RAM 31c includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the first start winning opening 13, the start opening SW7d provided in the normal variation winning apparatus 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. ing. 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, a determination value of a variation pattern, and the like are stored. In addition, a hit determination value of the normal map change display game and a change pattern of the normal view change display game (first change display time and second change display time as the change display time) are also stored.

  Further, the input / output interface 33 is provided with a start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a winning port SW12a, 12a,..., A count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, an inner frame opening SW121, and a discharge and emission control device via a low pass filter and a buffer gate. 50 etc. 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 display 9, the special figure storage display 18, the common figure display 5, and the common figure storage display 15 Are output to the external output terminal 16 connected to the management device 200 outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge / emission control device 50.

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

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

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and various LEDs 45 and movable effects are output via an output port and a driver 40f (not shown). It is output to the movable motor 44 of the apparatus. 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 2 msec) as processing related to the game.

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

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed to start a CTC (counter timer circuit). Next, 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.

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

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has not occurred (step S7; No), the process returns to the above-described processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4), and thereafter the power supply is shut off. If not, the determination (step S7) of whether or not a power failure has occurred is repeated from the process for prohibiting interruption (step S4).

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Yes), a power failure process (step S8) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

  In the power failure process (step S8), first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. 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 input from various sensors (starting port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) and output data set in various processing On the basis of the above, an input / output process (step S11) for performing an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, open / close SOL7b) is performed.

  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 of the special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the special figure variation display game, Random number update processing 1 (step S13) for updating the winning 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.

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step S15) is performed for updating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the decorative special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, a winning port for monitoring whether or not a signal is input from the start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., And the count SW 10c (whether or not a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input). A switch monitoring process (step S16) is performed. Then, an error monitoring process (step S17) for monitoring each signal and an error is performed, a special figure game process (step S18) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general game for performing a process regarding the common figure variation display game. Processing (step S19) is performed.

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

  And in the game control apparatus 30, mainly in the usual game process (step S19) among the above processes, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the usual figure start gate 4, A random number value for determining the hit of the normal figure is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b, and a process for determining whether or not the hit of the normal figure changing display game is determined. Then, after the normal identification information is variably displayed on the normal display 5 for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general variability display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode (specific result) is displayed on the general map display 5 and the electric power open / close SOL 7b is operated so that the open / close member 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 is operated. , 7a is controlled as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  The operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes two operation states, a normal operation state (first operation state) and a short-time operation state (second operation state). It is supposed to be set. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7. In the normal operation state, the variation display time of the usual variation display game is a first variation display time (for example, 30 seconds). Further, the release mode when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won is the first release time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the general variation display game is The number of times of opening for one hit result is the first number of times of opening (for example, once). The short-time operation state is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state. At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled to be a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, , 0.5 seconds), thereby controlling the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 per unit time to be substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal variation display game, the release time is the second release time (for example, 1 second). The number of times of opening for one hit result of the variable display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times). In the short-time operation state, control may be performed such that the probability that the hit result of the normal-variation display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. That is, the short-time operation state is a state in which the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 is increased and the opening time in one opening is extended, and as a result, the opening time per unit time is extended. . This makes it easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started. That is, the game control device 30 is an operation state in which the operation state of the second start winning opening (ordinary variation winning apparatus 7) is an operation state in which it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening than the other operation states. A second start winning facilitating means for making the second start winning facilitating state is provided.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as will be described in detail later, in the special game processing (step S18), the detection signal of the game ball from the first start winning port 13 and the starting port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7 Based on the input, a random number value for jackpot determination of the special figure variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a start-up memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  Further, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, the big hit judgment random number value stored in the start memory is compared with the big hit judgment value (specific value) for the special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Then, a process of determining a miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, 1 is subtracted from the starting memory number. Also, a process for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number is 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.

  Here, there are two probability states, a normal probability state (first probability state) and a probability variation state (second probability state), in the probability state, which is a state of probability that a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game. In the game control device 30, any one probability state is set. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of a jackpot result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and this specific value (first determination value) is compared with a big hit determination random number value. Yes. Further, in the probability variation state, the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value are set as the specific values, and this specific value (first determination value, second determination value) and the jackpot determination random number value Are compared, and if they match, it is determined that the game is a big hit. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a probability variation control means capable of controlling the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be in the special result mode in either the normal probability state or the probability variation state.

  If a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied (if it is a specific special result mode (probability variation pattern)), the probability state is changed to a probable state after the special game state is finished. And so on. When a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game in the probability variation state, the normal probability state is temporarily set regardless of whether or not the special result mode is associated with establishment of a predetermined condition. . And when it is a special result aspect accompanied by establishment of predetermined conditions, it will be in a probability change state again after completion | finish of a special game state. In the case of a special result mode (normal symbol) that is not accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, the normal probability state is maintained as it is even after the special game state is ended.

  In addition, as described above, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes a normal operation state and a short-time operation state, and the probability state in the special figure variation display game includes a normal probability state and a probability variation state. These combinations constitute three game states, a normal game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time game state, and the game control device 30 sets any one game state based on a predetermined condition. The normal game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a probability variation state. The short-time game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. When the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, a time-reduced special figure fluctuation display game (time-short fluctuation display game) in which the execution time of one special figure fluctuation display game is shortened as a special figure fluctuation display game. Is configured to run.

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

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

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1 reach), special reach 2 ( SP2 reach) is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special reach 1 (SP1 reach) <special reach 2 (SP2 reach). In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  Then, in the game control device 30, based on the determination result of the start memory as described above, the special figure display device 9 displays a special figure fluctuation display game that displays the special identification information fluctuating for a predetermined time and then stops and displays it. I do.

  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. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as a process for generating the special game state, for example, the open / close door 10a of the special variable prize winning device 10 is opened by the big prize opening SOL10b, thereby allowing the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Take control. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.3 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed 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 controls the discharge / emission control device 50 based on the detection signals of the game balls input from the sensors (starting port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. Processing is performed so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the device 51.

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

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

  The type of special result mode includes 15R normal (design) in which the number of rounds in the special game state is 15 rounds and the game state is set to the short-time game state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed after the special game state is completed. ), The number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and after the special gaming state ends, the game state becomes the probability variation state until the next special result mode is derived (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is Three types of 2R probability change (symbol) in which the gaming state is a probability variation state after the special gaming state is completed in two rounds until the next special result mode is derived are set. That is, the 15R probability variation and the 2R probability variation are special result modes that are accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the probability variation state (specific game) that facilitates the generation of the next special game state after the special game state based on the special result mode ends. Status).

  In the special game state (first special game state) based on 15R normal, 15R probability change, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first release time (25 seconds), and the special game state based on 2R probability change In the (second special game state), the opening time of the special winning opening is the second opening time (0.3 seconds) shorter than the first opening time. Here, in the special game state based on 2R probability change, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 0.3 seconds is performed twice with a wait time of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done. That is, the first special gaming state in which the 15R normal and 15R probability changes are executed for a predetermined period, and the second special gaming state in which the 2R probability change is set to be shorter than the first special gaming state. Is to execute. That is, the game control device 30 extracts a random number (a jackpot symbol random number) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variable winning device 7), and the extracted random number value On the basis of this, an additional game value determining means for determining whether or not to add an additional game value separately from the special game state, or determining an additional game value amount to be added.

  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. 5, in the special game process, first, the first start winning port 13 serving as the start winning port, the winning to the normal variable winning device 7 are monitored, and various random number values are stored based on the winning. The mouth monitoring process (step S30) is performed, and the 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 this game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 0, in order to monitor the change start of the special symbol and perform the special symbol change start setting, the effect setting, or the special figure normal processing A special figure routine process (step S33) for setting necessary information is performed. In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 1, the special figure change start process 2 (step S34) is performed. In the special figure change start process 2 (step S34), information related to the change of the special symbol is set. For example, the start memory is decremented by 1 with the execution of the special figure change display game based on the start memory. Perform the process. Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 2, the timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, etc.) in the special figure fluctuation display game or the special figure display processing (step A special figure changing process (step S35) for setting information necessary for performing S36) is performed.

  In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 3, a special figure display process (step S36) is performed. In the special figure display processing (step S36), a timer for managing the time (such as the stop symbol display time) in the special figure variation display game is updated. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S37) 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).

  Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 4, fanfare / interval process (step S37) for performing processing such as updating the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the special game state is performed. In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 5, a special winning opening releasing process (step S38) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S38), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S37) is set. If the special game state is the final round, the command setting for the special game state end screen and the information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball process (step S39) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 6, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S39) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball processing (step S39), when the special gaming state is the final round, it takes time until all the gaming balls remaining in the large winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c after the special winning opening is closed. Set up. In the game branch process (step S32), if the game process number is 7, a big hit end process (step S40) is performed. In the jackpot ending process (step S40), 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 special figure variation control process (step S41) for performing a process such as updating the game process timer is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start prize (step S50). In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning (step S50), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the start port SW7d when there is a starting winning. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S50), if there is no start prize (step S50; N), the start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S50), if there is a start prize (step S50; Y), a process (step S51) for acquiring the special figure start memory number is performed, and the special figure start memory is stored. It is determined whether the number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S52).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52), when the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52; Y), that is, when the start memory cannot be stored any more, The start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52), if the special figure start memory number is not the upper limit value (step S52; N), the special figure start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step S53) is performed, processing for storing the jackpot determination random number value (step S54), processing for storing the jackpot symbol random number (step S55) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S54 and 55), the process of storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated special figure starting storage number is performed. . That is, the start storage means for the game control device 30 to store the right for executing the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening and various random number values extracted as the start storage up to a predetermined number. Make.

  After performing the process of storing various random number values, it is determined whether or not it is a determinable period (step S56). The determination as to whether or not it is the determination possible period (step S56) is a period during which the special figure hold information determination process (step S57), which is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up storage, can be executed. Is determined. In the determination of whether or not it is a determinable period (step S56), if it is not the determinable period (step S56; N), a process of setting a decoration special figure holding information command to be displayed on the display unit 43a of the display device 43 ( Step S58) is performed, display setting of the special figure hold number in the display unit 43a is performed, and the start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not it is a determinable period (step S56), if it is the determinable period (step S56; Y), a special figure hold information determination process (step S57) is performed to display the decorative special figure hold information. A command setting process (step S58) is performed, and the start port monitoring process is terminated. The decoration special figure hold information command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory.

  In the special figure hold information determination process (step S57) performed in the start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 6, the result related information corresponding to the start memory is determined before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Perform prefetch processing. As shown in FIG. 7, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, a process (step S60) of acquiring a big hit determination random number value stored in a process of storing a big hit determination random number (step S54), It is determined whether or not there is a winning value (step S61).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hit value (step S61), it is determined whether or not the acquired big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), when there is no winning value (step S61; N), that is, when the acquired random number for determining the big hit does not coincide with the big hit determining value, setting of outlier information is performed. Processing (step S62) is performed. In the loss information setting process (step S62), as a result of determining the jackpot determination random number value, a process of storing information indicating that no special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed. Thereafter, a process for setting the deviation variation pattern information (step S63) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), when there is a winning value (step S61; Y), that is, when the acquired random number for determining the big hit matches the big hit determination value, the big hit information A setting process (step S64) is performed. In the jackpot information setting process (step S64), as a result of the determination of the jackpot determination random value, a process for storing information indicating that a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of setting jackpot variation pattern information (step S65) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Note that the loss variation pattern information and the jackpot variation pattern information are transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory.

  In the special figure routine process (step S33) performed when the process number is 0 in the game branching process (step S32) shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol variation start is monitored, or the special symbol variation start setting is set. The special information is set up for the usual processing. As shown in FIG. 8, in this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory (step S70). In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S70), if there is no start memory (step S70; N), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73).

  If it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73; Y), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S73; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S74). The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S75), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 40 performs, for example, a process of displaying a customer waiting demo image on the display unit 43a of the display device 43.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S70), if there is a start memory (step S70; Y), the special figure change start process 1 (step S71) for setting information related to the special figure change display game. )I do. After that, the process for storing the information of the change start (step S72) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the process of storing the information on the start of change (step S72), the special figure process number is changed to 1, and the special figure change start process 2 is selected in the next game branch process (step S32) (see FIG. 5). Become so.

  In the special figure fluctuation start process 1 (step S71) performed in the special figure usual process shown in FIG. 8, information regarding the special figure fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure variation start process 1, it is first determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S80). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S80), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S80), if it is a big hit (step S80; Yes), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the big hit determination value, the process of setting the jackpot information ( Step S81) is performed, and a process of setting a stop symbol (Step S82) is performed. In the process of setting the big hit information (step S81), for example, the process of setting the big hit flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S80), if it is not a big hit (step S80; No), that is, if the big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, a process of setting a stop symbol ( Step S82) is performed.

  In the process of setting the stop symbol (step S82), the process of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the start memory being processed. The stop symbol set here is output to the effect control device 40 later as stop symbol data. Thereafter, a process for setting special figure information which is information set for the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S97), and the special figure fluctuation start process 1 is completed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random number value stored in the start storage unit with the determination value, and also serves as a game execution unit that executes the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit.

  The effect control device 40 performs a hold information display setting process shown in FIG. 10 as a process related to the special figure variation display game. In this hold information display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a hold information command has been received (step S90). The hold information command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the start memory is generated, and includes information related to the start memory. The hold information command includes a decoration special figure hold information command, a deviation variation pattern information, a jackpot variation pattern information, and the like. In the determination of whether or not the hold information command has been received (step S90), if the hold information command has not been received (step S90; N), the hold information setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the hold information command has been received (step S90), if the hold information command has been received (step S90; Y), processing for acquiring the hold information (step S91) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the hold information (step S91), the process of acquiring the information on the hold number based on the decoration special figure hold number command which is one of the hold information commands, and the deviation fluctuation which is one of the hold information commands. Based on the pattern information and the jackpot variation pattern information, a process for obtaining determination information (information including the result of the pre-reading process for the start memory) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a hold information display flag (step S92).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S92), the hold information display that is set when the information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70 as the information about the start memory as will be described later. It is determined whether there is a flag. In the determination of whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S92), if there is no hold information display flag (step S92; N), a process for storing information related to the hold (step S94) is performed, and the hold information is displayed. The information setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S92), if there is a hold information display flag (step S92; Y), a hold information display setting process (step S93) is performed.

  In the hold information display setting process (step S93), a process for displaying information related to the determination result on the start memory display 70 as information about the start memory is performed. Thereafter, a process for storing information related to the hold (step S94) is performed, and the hold information setting process is terminated. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as a start memory display control means for displaying a start memory display 70 corresponding to the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30).

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs a variable display game process shown in FIG. 11 as a process related to the special figure variable display game. In this variation display game process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (step S100). The variation pattern command includes information on the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. The variation pattern command is also a command for instructing the start of variation of the special figure variation display game, and is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the special figure variation display game is started. In the determination of whether or not this variation pattern command has been received (step S100), if the variation pattern command has not been received (step S100; N), the variation display game process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the variation pattern command has been received (step S100), if the variation pattern command has been received (step S100; Y), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol designation command has been received (step S100; Y). Step S101) is performed.

  In determining whether or not a stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101), it is determined whether or not a stop symbol designation command transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 has been received following the variation pattern command. . This stop symbol designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol in the decorative special symbol variation display game. The result of the special symbol variation display game (in this embodiment, it is off, 15R normal, 2R probability variation, 15R probability variation Information). In determining whether or not the stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101), if the stop symbol designation command has not been received (step S101; N), whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the variation pattern command It is determined whether or not (step S112).

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S112; N) in the determination of whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the fluctuation pattern command (step S112), the predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the fluctuation pattern command. Is determined (step S112). If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S112; Y) in determining whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the variation pattern command (step S112; Y), a process of discarding the command (step S113) is performed. Then, the variable display game process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101), if the stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command is abnormal ( Step S102) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the received command is abnormal (step S102), if the received command is abnormal (step S102; N), a process of discarding the command (step S113) is performed, and the variable display game process is terminated. To do. If the received command is normal (step S102; Y) in determining whether the received command is abnormal (step S102), a process of setting details of the variable display pattern (step S103) is performed. That is, the variation display game process is continued only when both the variation pattern command and the stop symbol designation command are received and there is no abnormality in both commands.

  In the process of setting the details of the variation display pattern (step S103), a process of setting the variation pattern of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed based on the received command. Thereafter, a variation display process (step S104) is performed, a decoration special figure variation display game is executed, and it is determined whether a variation stop command is received (step S105).

  In determining whether or not a change stop command has been received (step S105), whether or not a change stop command transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the change display of the special figure change display game is terminated has been received. Is determined. In the determination of whether or not this change stop command has been received (step S105), if the change stop command has not been received (step S105; N), the change display process (step S104) is performed again. In addition, in the determination of whether or not the variable stop command has been received (step S105), when the variable stop command is received (step S105; Y), the variable stop process (step S106) is performed.

  In the change stop process (step S106), the change display of the decoration special figure change display game is stopped, and the process of displaying the result mode is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a specific stop mode has been derived (step S107). In the determination of whether or not this specific stop mode has been derived (step S108), it is determined whether or not the result mode has become the specific stop mode. The specific stop mode can be arbitrarily set, but is “1, 2, 3” in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the determination of whether or not the specific stop mode has been derived (step S107), if the specific stop mode has been derived (step S107; Y), a process of setting the hold information display flag (step S108) is performed to change The display game process is terminated. By setting the hold information display flag by the process of setting the hold information display flag (step S108), the information related to the determination result is started as the information about the start memory for the start memory newly stored as described above. It is displayed on the memory display 70.

  In the determination of whether or not the specific stop mode has been derived (step S107), if the specific stop mode has not been derived (step S107; N), it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S109). I do. If it is determined in step S109 that the result is a big hit (step S109; N), the variable display game process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S109), if the result is a big hit (step S109; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S110).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S110), if there is no hold information display flag (step S110; N), the variable display game process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S110), if there is a hold information display flag (step S110; Y), processing for clearing the hold information display flag (step S111) is performed, and the change is made. The display game process is terminated. As a result of this processing, the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, that is, the special game state is started, and thereafter, information regarding the determination result is not displayed on the start memory display 70 as information about the start memory. It becomes like this. Note that the display of the information related to the determination result that has already been displayed ends. When the special gaming state occurs, the player's purpose has been achieved, and information relating to the determination result that has been necessary until then (for example, whether or not the special gaming state occurs) is no longer necessary here. Therefore, even if the predetermined period for displaying the information on the determination result is ended, the interest of the game does not decrease, and the player has a new interest at the start of the next predetermined period. Can be realized with a start-up memory display 70 that can be viewed with interest.

  12 and 13 show a notification display for displaying information related to the determination result on the start memory display 70. FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, this notification display is a notification display (negative display) for notifying the high possibility of losing, and losing kun 1 to 3, and the high possibility of being a big hit. Six types of hits 1 to 3 are set as notification displays (positive display). As shown in FIG. 13, when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a big hit, the selection probability of the notification display is 72% for hit-kun 3 and 13% for hit-kun 2; Is 5%, per-kun 1 is 3%, outlier-kun 2 is 3%, and outlier-kun 3 is 1%. In addition, the selection rate of the notification display when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is out of order is 2% for hit-kun 3, 8% for hit-kun, 10% for miss-kun, 10 for hit-kun 1 %, Miss Kun 2 is 20%, Miss Kun 3 is 30%. That is, for these six types of notification displays, the probability of being a big hit (high reliability) when the notification display is displayed is highest for hit-kun 3, hit-kun 2, and out-of-place 1 , Hit-kun 1, detachment-kun 2, and detachment-kun 3 are set to be lower in this order.

  14 and 15 show an example in which the information related to the determination result is displayed on the start-up storage display 70 by the processing as described above. As shown in FIG. 14B, in the state where there are three starting memories a to c as shown in FIG. 14A, the result of the decoration special figure variation display game is the specific result mode “1, 2, 3”. When the operation is stopped, the state in which the information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70 as the start memory information is started. At this time, a start notification display 73 for notifying that such a state has started is displayed on the display unit 43a. Then, as shown in FIGS. 14C to 14E, when f is generated from the new start memory d during the execution of the special figure variation display game, information regarding the determination result of the start memory is displayed by the above-described notification display. It is displayed on the start memory display 70. In this example, for example, as shown in FIG. 14 (e), “outside kun 3” is displayed for the start memories d to f, and the result of the special figure variation display game based on these start memories is out of place. It is reported that there is a high possibility that

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 15A, there are three starting memories a to c as in FIG. 14, and as shown in FIG. An example is shown in which the state is stopped in the mode “1, 2, 3” and the state in which the information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70 as the start memory information. In this example, as shown in FIG. 15 (e), “Starter 3” is displayed for the start memories g and h, and the result of the special figure variation display game based on these start memories may be lost. It has been reported that the performance is high. In addition, “starter 3” is displayed for the start memory i, and it is informed that the result of the special figure variation display game based on this start memory is likely to be a big hit.

  By performing such notification, it is possible to realize the start-up memory display 70 that can be viewed with interest by the player while adopting the prefetching function. In addition, since information regarding the determination result is displayed over a predetermined period based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (being a specific result), the variable display is performed in addition to whether or not the result of the variable display game being executed is a big hit. It is possible to improve the interests other than the variable display game, such as whether or not the game results will be a predetermined result, and what the content of the displayed information is, and improve the interest of the entire game can do.

  From the above, the start storage means (game) for storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7) as the start storage When the random number value stored in correspondence with the start-up memory is a specific value, a special result is derived in the corresponding variable display game and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. In the gaming machine configured as described above, determination means (game control device 30) for determining a random value, and start memory display control means (effect control device) for displaying a start memory display 70 corresponding to the start memory stored in the start memory means 40), and the start memory display control means starts information about the determination result by the determination means as information about the start memory over a predetermined period based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. And thus it was to control so as to display the stored display 70.

  Further, the predetermined condition includes that the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined specific result.

  In addition, the predetermined period ends due to the occurrence of a special gaming state.

  In addition, as the information regarding the determination result, the probability of being a big hit is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the occurrence of reach or the type of reach may be notified in advance. . In addition, although the predetermined condition for starting the display of information related to the determination result is derived as the specific stop mode, it is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this, occurrence of a predetermined loss reach, or “output XX within ○ rotation” When this is achieved after such a notice display is made (so-called mission achievement), or when there is a start-up memory that becomes a big hit as a result of the pre-reading process, anything is acceptable. Further, the predetermined period for displaying the information related to the determination result is ended by the occurrence of the special gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display of information on the determination result may be terminated when a specific number of special figure change display game is executed or a specific stop mode is derived again. Further, although the prefetch process is always performed, the prefetch process may be performed only in a state where information regarding the determination result is displayed. Further, depending on the state of the start memory when starting display of the information related to the determination result (for example, whether there is a start memory that is a big hit), the display mode of the information related to the determination result for the newly stored start memory thereafter May be changed. This change in display mode may be anything such as increasing the appearance probability of a highly reliable notification display (for example, hit-kun 3) when there is a start-up memory that is a big hit.

  Further, the above-described notification display for displaying the information related to the determination result on the start-up storage display 70 is an example, and is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, in addition to the six types of notification display described above, a notification display indicating that the possibility of a big hit is uncertain may be set. In this case, the selection probability shown in FIG. 13 is changed to a selection probability including these three types of notification displays. In addition, instead of displaying all start memory displays 70 in a notification display, only a specific start memory is selected to be displayed in a notification display (for example, selected by a random number that determines whether or not to display a notification display) ) In addition, a specific notification display may be displayed only for the start memory that is likely to be a big hit or a big hit. Further, although information related to the determination result is displayed for the start memory stored after the state of displaying the information related to the determination result on the start memory display 70 is started, the information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70. When the state is started, information regarding the determination result may be displayed for the already stored start-up memory.

  Further, display means 80 for displaying the start memory may be provided, and information regarding the determination result may be displayed by the display mode of the start memory display 70 displayed on the display means 80. FIG. 17 shows an example in which the start memory a, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), in a state where a predetermined condition is satisfied and information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70 is started. In the example shown in FIG. 17B, a new start memory c is generated from a state where b is present, and information about the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70 displayed on the display means 80. The display means 80 shown in FIG. 17 includes an LED whose lighting color can be changed, and shows the possibility that the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory will be a big hit due to the difference in the lighting color. ing.

  The display mode on the display unit 80 is not limited to this. For example, the possibility of a big hit by flashing may be indicated. Furthermore, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device or a dot matrix LED may be provided to indicate the possibility of a big hit with a symbol. In addition, information related to the determination result may be displayed on the start memory display 70 displayed on the display unit 43a. Further, the start memory display 70 may not be displayed on the display unit 43a.

  Further, when the first start winning opening 13 is won as a special figure variation display game, a first start memory is generated, and a first special figure variation display game is performed based on the first start memory, and the normal variation prize winning device 7 is obtained. When a prize is won, a second start memory may be generated, and a second special figure variation display game may be performed based on the second start memory (two types of special figure variation display games may be performed).

  Further, in the case of such a configuration, when the second special figure variation display game is preferentially executed over the first special figure variation display game, it is determined by the determination means as information about the start memory. During the period when the information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display, based on the determination result of the start memory by the determination means, a predetermined launch operation instruction that is an instruction related to the launch operation advantageous to the player is displayed on the display unit 43a. You may make it perform in.

  For example, if the first start memory has a start memory from which a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game, an instruction for a firing operation that suppresses an increase in the second start memory (an instruction to suppress the fire) Or an instruction not to aim at the normally variable winning device 7), the player can quickly obtain a profit. In addition, when an instruction regarding the launch operation is given, it is suggested that there is a start-up memory from which a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, for example, when there is a start memory in which a special result mode is derived in a special figure variation display game, a game ball until the special result mode is derived by giving an instruction to suppress the launch of the game ball Consumption of (player's ball) can be suppressed, and the player is not disadvantaged. Especially for beginners, it is possible to accurately give instructions regarding the launching operation rather than simply informing that there is a start memory in which a special result mode will be derived in a special figure variation display game. It is possible to prevent the progress from being disadvantaged and to eliminate the profit difference between the expert and the beginner.

  That is, to the game board 1 in which the game area 1a is formed, to the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7) where the game balls launched into the game area 1a can win, and to the starting winning opening Start memory means (game control device 30) for storing the winnings of the game balls up to a predetermined upper limit for each win, and game execution control means (game control device) for executing a variable display game based on the start memory 30) and a display device 43 having a display unit 43a capable of displaying an image related to the variable display game, and when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode, the player is predetermined. In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives the gaming value of, the starting winning port has a first starting winning port 13 and a second starting winning port (ordinary variable winning device 7), First start on First start storage means (game control device 30) for storing a game ball winning in the mouth 13 up to a predetermined upper limit number as a first start memory, and second starting storage for a game ball winning in the second start winning opening. Second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the game execution control means executes the first variation display game based on the first start storage and stores it in the second start storage. The second variation display game is executed on the basis of the second variation display game, and when there is a second start memory, the second variation display game based on the second start memory is prioritized over the first variation display game based on the first start memory. Determination means (game control) for determining whether or not a special result mode is derived in a variable display game based on the start memory for a start memory that is configured to be executed automatically and has not yet executed the variable display game apparatus 0) and a launch operation that is advantageous to the player based on the determination result of the start memory by the determination means during the period when the information related to the determination result by the determination means is displayed on the start memory display as the information about the start memory You may make it provide the firing operation instruction control means (the game control apparatus 30 and the production control apparatus 40) which performs the predetermined | prescribed firing operation instruction 60 which is the instruction | indication regarding the display part 41a.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to display information about the determination result when a predetermined reach state occurs in the variable display game.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the variable display game process shown in FIG. 18 is performed instead of the variable display game process shown in FIG. In this variation display game process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (step S100). If the variation pattern command has not been received (step S100; N), the variation display game process is terminated. To do. If a variation pattern command has been received (step S100; Y), it is determined whether or not a stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101).

  In determining whether or not a stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101), if a stop symbol designation command has not been received (step S101; N), whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the variation pattern command If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S112; N), it is again determined whether the predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the variation pattern command (step S112). If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S112; Y) in determining whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the variation pattern command (step S112; Y), a process of discarding the command (step S113) is performed. Then, the variable display game process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101), if the stop symbol designation command has been received (step S101; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command is abnormal ( Step S102) is performed, and if the received command is abnormal (Step S102; N), a process for discarding the command (Step S113) is performed, and the variable display game process is terminated. If there is no abnormality in the received command (step S102; Y), a process for setting details of the variable display pattern (step S103) is performed, and a variable display process (step S104) is performed to display the decorative special figure variable display. Run the game.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a specific reach mode has been derived (step S120). Here, the specific reach mode is, for example, normal reach. In the determination of whether or not the specific reach mode has been derived (step S120), if the specific reach mode has not been derived (step S120; N), it is determined whether or not a change stop command has been received (step S105). I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not the specific reach mode has been derived (step S120), if the specific reach mode has been derived (step S120; Y), a process of setting the hold information display flag (step S108) is performed. It is determined whether a change stop command has been received (step S105). By setting the hold information display flag by the process of setting the hold information display flag (step S108), information related to the determination result for the newly stored start memory is displayed on the start memory display 70.

  In the determination of whether or not the change stop command has been received (step S105), if the change stop command has not been received (step S105; N), the change display process (step S104) is performed again. In addition, in the determination of whether or not the change stop command has been received (step S105), when the change stop command is received (step S105; Y), the change stop process (step S106) is performed. Thereafter, a process of clearing the hold information display flag (step S111) is performed, and the variable display game process is ended.

  Through the processing as described above, the hold information display flag is set in the period from the occurrence of the specific reach to the end of the special figure variation display game, and information on the determination result for the start memory newly generated in this period is displayed in the start memory display. 70.

  FIG. 19 shows an example in which the information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70 by the processing as described above. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when there is a start memory a and b and there is a specific reach in the decorative special figure variation display game as shown in FIG. 19 (b), information on the determination result Is displayed on the start memory display 70. At this time, the display unit 43a is notified of the start of such a state, and a start notification display 73 that prompts the player to launch a game ball is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, when new start memories c and d are generated during execution of a specific reach, information related to the determination result of the start memories is displayed on the start memory display 70. The display of the information related to the determination result ends when the hold information display flag is cleared by the end of the special figure variation display game.

  By performing such processing, in addition to whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a big hit, it will become interested and expected whether or not a predetermined reach state will occur. Can improve the interests. Further, the player can be prevented from stopping during the reach state.

  From the above, the predetermined condition includes that a predetermined reach state has occurred in the variable display game.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), when the start memory has reached the upper limit value and a winning to the first starting winning port 13 or the normal variable winning device 7 as a new starting winning port occurs, As shown in FIG. 19 (d), information related to the determination result for the start memory (starting memories a and b) stored before the state for displaying the information related to the determination result is started may be displayed. In this way, the player can be prevented from stopping during the reach state.

  In other words, the start memory display control means (production control device 40) is the start winning opening (first start prize) in the state where the start memory is stored up to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4) by the start memory means (game control device 30). Determination means (game control device 30) for the start memory stored before a predetermined condition for starting display of information on the determination result is established based on the winning of the game ball in the mouth 13, the normal variation winning device 7) Control may be performed so that information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70.

  It should be noted that the specific reach is preferably a reach that is unlikely to be a big hit. This is because a reach with a low probability of big hits is unlikely to be a big hit, but the special figure fluctuation display game will continue for a long time, which may reduce the interest of the player. is there. In such a case, by displaying the information on the determination result as described above, it is possible to prevent the interest from being reduced or stopped when a reach that has a low probability of being a big hit occurs. Of course, a specific reach is not limited to a reach that is unlikely to be a big hit, and may be all reach, for example.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification displays information related to the determination result when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state (when the game state is the probability variation state or the short-time game state).

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the special gaming state is finished and the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, information regarding the determination result is displayed. In this state, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), the start memory display 70 is enlarged and displayed at the center of the display unit 43a, and the display of the decoration special figure variation display game is replaced with the variation display of the identification information. 70.

  FIGS. 20B and 20C show the execution mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory a. As shown in FIG. 20B, during the variation display of the special map variation display game based on the start memory a, the start memory display 70 corresponding to the start memory a displayed at the left end of the display unit 43a is displayed so as to be shaken. Is done. Then, when the change display is stopped, the start memory display 70 displayed so as to be shaken is stopped as shown in FIG. After that, when starting the special figure variation display game based on the next start memory b, the start memory display 70 is displayed so as to slide sideways as shown in FIG. The corresponding start memory display 70 is moved to the left end of the display unit 43a. Then, the start memory display corresponding to the start memory b is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 20 (e), and the start memory display 70 displayed so as to be shaken as shown in FIG. 20 (f) is displayed. By stopping, the variable display is stopped.

  Here, with respect to the start memory f generated during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory b, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory is a big hit, as shown in FIG. Then, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory c is changed to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game based on the identification information. Further, a notification display suggesting the possibility of a big hit is displayed on the start memory display 70 corresponding to the start memory c. That is, although the upper limit of the start memory is 4, in the state shown in FIG. 20 (e), only the start memory during execution of the special figure variation display game and the three start memories previously stored are displayed on the display unit 43a. The start memory display 70 corresponding to the start memory f is not displayed on the display unit 43a. When the special figure variation display game based on the start memory b is completed, the start memory display 70 corresponding to the start memory f is displayed. At this timing, the display mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is changed. I am doing so.

  In order to perform such processing, the production control device 40 sets the hold information display flag during the period in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state. Moreover, when a predetermined notification display (for example, the uncertain notification display as shown in FIG. 16) or the uncertain notification display as shown in FIG. A process for changing the display mode of the game is performed.

  Based on the above, it is possible to win a game ball from a closed state where it is impossible to win a game ball when the result of a normal fluctuation display game for deriving the result becomes a specific result after variably displaying multiple pieces of normal identification information The normal variation winning device 7 to be converted into the open state is provided at the start winning opening, and the time for the normal variation winning device 7 to be converted into the open state based on the end of the predetermined special gaming state is determined from the first opening time. Specific game state control means (game control device 30) for generating a specific game state (probability variation state, short-time game state) changed to a second release time longer than the first release time is provided, and start memory display control The means (production control device 40) controls to display information on the determination result by the determination means on the start memory display 70 as information about the start memory in the specific gaming state.

  FIG. 21 shows a modification of the display with respect to the second modification. When the gaming state is other than the probability variation state, the player simply expects the occurrence of the special gaming state, so if the advance notice is given for all types of special gaming states, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced. It becomes like this. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, the player is more interested in whether or not the next special gaming state is to change the subsequent gaming state to the probability variation state than the occurrence of the special gaming state. You will concentrate. Therefore, by giving a notice in the probability variation state about the possibility that the subsequent game state is set to the probability variation state, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the continuation of the probability variation state.

  In the start memory display 70 of this modification, for the start memory for generating reach, the reach mode notice display 74 for notifying the type of identification information to be reached is performed. At this time, when the type of identification information that becomes reach is a big hit with the identification information, if the subsequent gaming state is not the probability variation state (15R normal reach), it is based on the starting memory Even if the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the information regarding the determination result displayed on the start memory display 70 is a low-expected notification display (for example, Miss Kun) 3) is selected. In addition, when the type of identification information to be reached is a big hit with the identification information, the subsequent gaming state is a probability variation state (15R probability variation, 2R probability variation reach), as shown in FIG. As shown in b), a high-expected notification display (for example, hit-kun 3) is selected as information related to the determination result displayed on the start memory display 70. By doing in this way, a player's expectation can be efficiently raised according to the object of the player's interest which changes with generation | occurrence | production of a probability change game state.

  It should be noted that the reach mode advance notice 74 as described above may be performed even in the normal game state or the short-time game state. In addition, for the start memory for generating reach, the reach mode notice display 74 for notifying the type of identification information to be reached is performed, but the possibility of occurrence of reach may be notified. In this case, for example, the information is displayed together with a low-reliability notification display (Harae-kun 3 or Hirae-kun 2).

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification can execute a continuous notice as a notice of notice of the existence of a start memory for executing a special figure variation display game for deriving a special result. Here, the continuous notice is a continuous effect that continuously produces effects over a plurality of special figure variation display games. Note that it is not always necessary to notify the derivation of the special result, and it is also possible to notify that there is a possibility that the special result is derived. That is, a continuous effect executing means (effect control device 40) is provided for executing a continuous effect over a plurality of special figure variation display games. In addition, the game execution means (game control device 30), as an execution mode of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, displays a unit fluctuation display that stops after a plurality of identification symbols are fluctuated for a predetermined time during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. The normal variation mode in which the result mode is derived only once, and the pseudo variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived during the execution of the variation display game. It is like that.

The production control device 40 performs the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 22 instead of the hold information display setting process shown in FIG. This hold information setting process is different in that a continuous notice setting process (step S130) is performed. As shown in FIG. 23, in the continuous notice setting process, it is first determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S140). The continuous notice flag is a flag that is set when the continuous notice is being executed. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S140), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S140; Y), the continuous notice setting process is ended because the continuous notice is already being executed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S140), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S140; N), a process (step S141) for obtaining hold information before the hold is performed. Then, it is determined (step S142) whether or not to execute the continuous notice.

  In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S142), the execution of the continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability. For example, a random value is extracted and the random value is a specific value. In case you decide to run a continuous notice. In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S142), when the continuous notice is not executed (step S142; N), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S142), when the continuous notice is executed (step S142; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (step S143).

  In the determination of whether there is a big hit within the hold (step S143), it is determined whether there is a start memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the currently stored start memory. In the determination of whether there is a big hit in the hold (step S143), if there is no big hit in the hold (step S143; N), a process of setting the start memory count +1 until the hold to the continuous notice count counter (Step S145) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (step S143), if there is a big hit in the hold (step S143; Y), a process (step S144) for setting the pseudo-continuous execution schedule flag is performed, A process (step S145) of setting the start memory count +1 until the suspension to the continuous notice counter is performed.

  In the process of setting the start memory count +1 until the hold (step S145), 1 is added to the start memory that is the target of the hold information setting process, that is, the start memory until the start memory that has received the hold information command. Performs processing to set the value in the counter. Thereafter, a process of setting a continuous notice flag (step S146) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In other words, the effect control device 40 serves as a continuous effect executing means for executing a continuous effect in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games over a special figure fluctuation display game based on a start memory accompanied by establishment of a predetermined condition.

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs the process shown in FIG. 24 as the variable display pattern detail setting process (step S103) in the variable display game process shown in FIG. In this variable display pattern detailed setting process, first, a process of acquiring a variable pattern number (step S150) is performed. The variation pattern number is for determining the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and is selected based on the variation pattern random number stored in the start memory in the game control device 30 at the start of the special figure variation display game. Is transmitted to the production control device 40. In the process of acquiring the variation pattern number (step S150), a process of acquiring the variation pattern number transmitted from the game control device 30 is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S151). The continuous notice flag is a flag that is set when the continuous notice is being executed. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S151), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S151; N), a process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the normal selection table (step S156) is performed. Then, a variation pattern setting process (step S155) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S151), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S151; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a pseudo continuous execution schedule flag (step S152). .

  In the determination of whether or not there is a pseudo continuous execution schedule flag (step S152), when there is no pseudo continuous execution schedule flag (step S152; N), a process of selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the continuous notice selection table (step S152). S153) is performed, and a variation pattern setting process (step S155) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a quasi-continuous execution schedule flag (step S152), if there is a quasi-continuous execution schedule flag (step S152; Y), the corresponding variation pattern is selected from the continuous notice pseudo-continuation selection table. Processing (step S154) is performed, and variation pattern setting processing (step S155) is performed. The number of unit fluctuation displays in the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode selected in the process of selecting the corresponding fluctuation pattern from the continuous notice pseudo-continuous selection table (step S154) is the same number as the value of the current continuous notice number counter. It is said.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S135), a variation pattern is selected from the acquired variation pattern number and the selected selection table, and then the variation display pattern detailed setting process is terminated.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs the process shown in FIG. 25 as the change stop process (step S106) in the change display game process shown in FIG. In this variation stop process, first, a variation stop setting process (step S160) for stopping the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and it is determined whether there is a continuous notice flag (step S161).

  When it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S161), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S161; N), the variation stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S161), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S161; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S162).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S162), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation is stopped is a big hit. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S162), if it is a big hit (step S162; Y), a process for clearing the pseudo-run execution schedule flag (step S163) and a process for clearing the continuous notice flag are performed. (Step S164) is performed, and the change stop process is terminated. That is, when a big hit occurs, the continuous notice is ended. In the process of clearing the pseudo continuous execution schedule flag (step S163), if the pseudo continuous execution schedule flag is not set from the beginning, the state without the pseudo continuous execution schedule flag is maintained as it is.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S162), if it is not a big hit (step S162; N), a process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S165) is performed, It is determined whether the value is 0 (step S166).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S166), when the value of the continuous notice number counter is not 0 (step S166; N), the change stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S166), if the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S166; Y), the process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S166; Y) Step S164) is performed, and the variation stop process is terminated. As a result, the continuous notice executed for the start memory where the result is out of order ends.

  FIG. 26 shows an example in which the continuous notice is executed in the pseudo continuous variation mode by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), when a state in which information about the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70 in a state where there are three start memories a to c is started and a new start memory d is generated, the start memory is stored. Information on the determination result is displayed. At this time, when the execution of the continuous notice is determined in the continuous notice setting process (see FIG. 23) for the start memory d, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory c is a big hit. The pseudo-continuous execution schedule flag is set and the continuous notice flag is set so that the continuous notice is ended in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory c. In addition, the number of continuous notice executions is set to four. The value of the continuous notice execution counter is set to 5.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the special figure change display game for which the start of the continuous notice is determined is finished, the value of the continuous notice counter is decremented by 1 to 4. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), a special figure variation display game based on the start memory a is started. In the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory a, the first continuous notice is executed, and one continuous notice display 75 is displayed on the display unit 43a to indicate that the first continuous notice is being executed. .

  As shown in FIG. 26D, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory a is finished, the value of the continuous notice counter is decremented by 1 and becomes 3. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), a special figure variation display game based on the start memory b is started. In the special figure variation display game based on the start memory b, the second continuous notice is executed, and two continuous notice displays 75 are displayed on the display unit 43a to indicate that the second continuous notice is being executed. . Similarly, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), when the special figure change display game based on the start memory b is finished, the value of the continuous notice counter is decremented by 1 and becomes 2. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (g), a special figure variation display game based on the start memory c is started.

  The special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory c results in a big hit, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in a pseudo continuous fluctuation mode. At this time, since the value of the continuous notice counter is 2, the number of unit variation displays is two. In the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory c, the third continuous notice is executed at the first unit fluctuation display shown in FIG. 26G, and the third continuous notice is being executed on the display unit 43a. As shown, three continuous notice displays 75 are displayed. Then, after the first unit variation display is completed as shown in FIG. 26 (h), the second unit variation display is started as shown in FIG. 26 (i). In the second unit fluctuation display shown in FIG. 26 (i), the fourth continuous notice is executed, and four continuous notices 75 are displayed on the display unit 43a to indicate that the fourth continuous notice is being executed. Is done. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (j), the special figure variation display game based on the start memory c is finished, and a special result is derived. At this time, the values of the continuous notice flag, the pseudo continuous execution schedule flag, and the continuous notice counter are cleared. Moreover, the display of the information related to the determination result for the start memory d ends.

  In this way, by setting the execution mode to the pseudo continuous variation mode, it is possible to execute the continuous notification for the number of start memories when the start of the continuous notification is determined, and there is a discrepancy between the start memory number and the number of executions of the continuous notification. It can be prevented from occurring.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the display mode of information related to the determination result is changed by the operation of the operation button 158 serving as an operation unit.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the process related to the display of the information related to the determination result (steps S107 to S111) is not performed in the variable display game process shown in FIG. 11, and the determination is made by operating the operation button 158 in the effect control device 40. The notification period setting process shown in FIG. 27 for changing the display mode of the information regarding the result is performed. This notification period setting process is performed during the stop display time, which is the time for displaying the result mode in the decorative special figure variation display game. In the notification period setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the stop display time has ended (step S170). In the determination of whether or not the stop display time has ended (step S170), if the stop display time has ended (step S170; Y), a display end time process for ending the display of the result mode (step S176). To complete the notification period setting process. Further, in the determination of whether or not the stop display time has ended (step S170), if the stop display time has not ended (step S170; N), it is determined whether or not there is an operation input (step S171). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is an operation input (step S171), if there is no operation input (step S171; N), it is determined whether or not the stop display time has ended (step S170). Further, in the determination as to whether or not there is an operation input (step S171), if there is an operation input (step S171; Y), it is determined whether or not it is an effect effective period (step S172).

  In the determination of whether or not it is the effect effective period (step S172), it is determined whether or not it is the effect effective period in which the effect using the operation button 158 is being executed. In the determination of whether or not it is the effect effective period (step S172), if it is the effect effective period (step S172; Y), the effect display process (step S177) is performed and the notification period setting process is ended. That is, in this case, it is determined that the operation of the operation button 158 is for the effect, and processing for reflecting the operation of the operation button 158 on the effect is performed in the effect display process (step S177). Further, in the determination as to whether or not it is the effect effective period (step S172), if it is not the effect effective period (step S172; N), it is determined whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S173).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S173), if there is no hold information display flag (step S173; N), processing for setting the hold information display flag (step S174) is performed, and a notification period is set. End the process. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a hold information display flag (step S173), if there is a hold information display flag (step S173; Y), a process of clearing the hold information display flag (step S175) is performed to notify Terminate the period setting process.

  28 and 29 show an example in which the display mode of information related to the determination result is changed by such processing. In the state where the information about the determination result is not displayed as shown in FIG. 28A, the change display time of the special figure change display game is ended and the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. When the player presses the operation button 158 during the display time, the display of information regarding the determination result is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 28C to 28E, information about the determination result for the newly stored start memories d to f is displayed on the start memory display 70.

  In addition, in the state where the information on the determination result is displayed as shown in FIG. 29A, the change display time of the special figure change display game is ended and the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 29B. When the player presses the operation button 158 during the stop display time to be performed, information regarding the determination result is not displayed. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 29C to 29E, the display of the information related to the determination result for the newly stored start memories j to l is not displayed on the start memory display 70. By doing in this way, the presence or absence of the display of the information regarding a determination result can be determined by a player's intention, and the notification according to a player's liking can be performed.

  From the above, an operating means (operation button 158) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the predetermined condition includes that the operating means is operated by the player.

  Although the display mode of the information related to the determination result is changed by the operation of the operation button 158 serving as the operation means during the stop display time, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the operation button 158 is also performed during the variable display. Thus, the display mode of information related to the determination result may be changed. In addition, in the variable display game process shown in FIG. 11, the process related to the display of the information related to the determination result (steps S107 to S111) is performed, and the display of the information related to the determination result is started when the specific stop mode is derived. In addition, the process may be terminated when a big hit occurs.

  30 and 31 show another example in which the display mode of information related to the determination result is changed by operating the operation button 158 serving as an operation unit. FIG. 30 shows an example in which the display mode of information related to the determination result is changed by the operation mode of the operation button 158. As shown in FIG. 30A, in a state where information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70, an instruction display 76 for instructing operation of the operation button 158 is displayed at a predetermined timing.

  When the player presses the operation button 158 according to the instruction display 76, the notification display of a predetermined start memory display (here, start memory b) is changed as shown in FIG. 30 (b). Further, every time the player presses the operation button 158 according to the instruction display 76, the notification display of the predetermined start memory display 70 changes stepwise as shown in FIGS. As described above, by changing the display mode of the information related to the determination result according to the operation mode of the operation button 158, the display mode of the information related to the determination result is changed by the player's own operation. Interest can be improved.

  FIG. 31 also shows an example in which the display mode of information related to the determination result is changed by the operation mode of the operation button 158. As shown in FIG. 31A, in a state where information related to the determination result is displayed on the start memory display 70, an instruction display 76 for instructing operation of the operation button 158 is displayed at a predetermined timing.

  When the player presses the operation button 158 according to the instruction display 76, the notification display of a predetermined start memory display (here, start memory b) is changed as shown in FIG. When the player further presses the operation button 158 according to the instruction display 76, the notification display of the predetermined start memory display 70 changes stepwise as shown in FIG. However, if the player does not press the operation button 158 without following the instruction display 76, the display of the information regarding the determination result ends as shown in FIG. 31 (d).

  In addition, it is preferable to change the notification display so as to shift to a notification display that is likely to be a big hit. Further, the operation mode of the operation button 158 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, the notification display may be gradually changed by repeatedly hitting. Furthermore, the operation means is not limited to the operation button 158, and any means that can detect an operation by the player, such as a touch panel, a trackball, and a cross key, may be used. Further, the process of clearing the hold information display flag may be performed when a big hit occurs. Further, a selection image for selecting whether or not to display information on the determination result during the customer waiting state may be displayed so that the player can select it.

  From the above, the start memory display control means (production control device 40) is configured to change the display mode of the information related to the determination result based on the operation mode of the operation unit (operation button 158) by the player. Become.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above is a start that stores, as a start memory, a right to execute a variable display game based on a winning of a game ball to a start winning opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7). A special game that includes a storage means (game control device 30), and when a random value stored corresponding to the start-up memory is a specific value, derives a special result in the corresponding variable display game and is advantageous to the player A starter display for displaying a start memory display 70 corresponding to a start memory stored in a start memory means, and a determination means (game control device 30) for determining a random number value. Control means (production control device 40), and the start memory display control means relates to the determination result by the determination means as information about the start memory over a predetermined period based on establishment of a predetermined condition. So as to control to display the start memory display 70 to that information.

Here, the “starting memory display” may be displayed on a display device that displays a game corresponding to the variable display game, or may be displayed by display means for starting memory display. Moreover, you may make it use both together.
In addition, the “predetermined condition” is, for example, when hitting a button repeatedly, occurrence of a predetermined missed reach, or after displaying a notice such as “Give out XX within ○ rotation” (so-called mission achievement), etc. anything is fine.
Further, the “information regarding the determination result” is, for example, whether or not the game is a big hit or the possibility of a big hit.
Further, the “determination unit” can display information related to the determination result by determining the information stored in the start storage unit before executing the variable display game (so-called prefetching). This determination may be made at any time, for example, when start-up memory is generated or when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, it comprises a determination means for determining a random number value, and a start memory display control means for displaying information about the start memory stored in the start memory means as a start memory display 70, and the start memory display control means has a predetermined condition. Based on the establishment of the control, control is performed so that information on the determination result by the determination means is displayed as information about the start memory over a predetermined period, so that the player sees with interest while adopting a pre-read function. The start memory display 70 that can be realized is realized. In addition, since the information about the determination result is displayed over a predetermined period based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied other than whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a big hit, When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to improve the interest other than the variable display game, such as what kind of information is displayed, and to improve the interest of the entire game.

  Further, the predetermined condition includes that the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined specific result.

  Therefore, the predetermined condition includes that the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined specific result. Therefore, in addition to whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a big hit, the result of the variable display game is Whether or not a predetermined result is obtained will also have an interest and a sense of expectation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the predetermined period is ended when the special gaming state occurs.

  Therefore, since the predetermined period is ended by the occurrence of the special gaming state, it is possible to realize the start memory display 70 that can be viewed with interest by the player while adopting the prefetching function. That is, when the special gaming state occurs, the player's purpose is achieved, and information regarding the determination result that has been necessary until then (for example, whether the special gaming state occurs) is no longer necessary here. . Therefore, even if the predetermined period ends here, the interest of the game will not decrease, and further, it will have a new interest for the start of the next predetermined period, and the player will see with interest The start memory display 70 that can be realized is realized.

  Further, an operation means (operation button 158) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the predetermined condition includes the operation of the operation means by the player.

  Therefore, since it includes the operation of the operation means by the player, it is possible to determine whether or not to display information related to the determination result according to the player's intention, and to perform notification according to the player's preference.

  In addition, the start memory display control means (the effect control device 40) is configured to change the display mode of the information related to the determination result based on the operation mode of the operation unit (the operation button 158) by the player.

  Therefore, since the display mode of the information related to the determination result is changed based on the operation mode of the operation means by the player, the display mode of the information related to the determination result is changed by the player's own operation. Can be improved.

  Further, the predetermined condition includes the occurrence of a predetermined reach state in the variable display game.

  Therefore, since the predetermined condition includes the occurrence of a predetermined reach state in the variable display game, whether or not the predetermined reach state occurs in addition to whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a big hit. Will also have an interest and expectation, and can improve the fun of the game. Further, the player can be prevented from stopping during the reach state.

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

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

7 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize gate)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 Game control device (starting storage means, determination means)
40 Production control device (starting memory display control means)
70 Start memory display 100 Game machine 158 Operation button (operation means)

Claims (1)

Based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In a gaming machine adapted to generate a special gaming state advantageous to
Start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start storage that becomes the right to execute the variable display game;
Determining means for determining the predetermined random number before the execution of the variable display game to be executed in correspondence with the predetermined random number;
Start memory display control means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory;
An in-execution information display control means for displaying an in-execution information display that is information relating to the variable display game being executed,
The start winning area includes a first start winning area and a second start winning area having an opening / closing member that can be converted into a closed state and an open state.
After the end of the special game state, it is possible to generate a specific game state advantageous to a player that makes it easy to win a game ball in the second start winning area,
The start memory display control means includes
In the predetermined period from the occurrence of the specific gaming state to the completion of the ending condition including the predetermined number of times of execution of the variable display game, the start-up memory display is expanded as compared to the case where the predetermined period is not the predetermined period. Can be controlled to display
In the predetermined period, based on a determination result of the determining means, controllable der a display mode of the starting memory display,
The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the enlargement display control is terminated when the variable display game with the special result occurs .

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