JP6643565B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed based on a prize of a game ball in a start winning prize area, and when a result of the variable display game is a special result, a predetermined And a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives the game value of (i).

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the fact that a game ball wins at the start port provided in the game area (start winning). ) Is executed in a variable display game, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special game state is opened in which the special variable prize winning device is opened.

  In such a gaming machine, the start memory, which is the right to execute the variable display game, can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the start winning, and the variable display game is executed based on the start memory. Further, a start memory display indicating the existence of the start memory is provided to the player. Further, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which the start storage display is not displayed according to the progress of the game (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-148192 A

  By not displaying the start memory display, the area for performing the effect display is increased, so the interest is improved, but during that period, the player cannot grasp the state of the start memory, and the start memory corresponding to the start prize is not obtained. Inconvenience has occurred for the player, for example, it cannot be confirmed whether or not the game has occurred. An object of the present invention is to prevent inconvenience for a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
Based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, a variable display game for displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, a predetermined game value is given to the player. In gaming machines that generate special games to be granted,
A display device capable of displaying information about the game,
Start storage means capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game as a start memory together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit based on the winning of the game ball into the start winning area,
Start storage display means capable of displaying, on the display device, a first hold display and a second hold display indicating information relating to the start storage stored in the start storage means;
Prior determination means for determining the content related to the variable display game before the variable display game is executed,
Holding means for holding the determination result of the prior determination means,
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether to set the display mode of the first hold display to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode in accordance with the determination result ,
The start storage display means,
During the execution of one of said variable display games, the second hold display is displayed continuously, the first hold display is in progress in the first specific effect as a non-display, the first specific effect has been completed It is re-displayed in the later specified period, and is not displayed during the execution of the second specified effect that starts after the specified period has elapsed,
If a new start memory is generated during the execution of the first specific effect or during the specific period ,
Wherein for the second hold display, to display due to the generation of the new start-up storage,
Wherein for the first hold display, when the front Symbol second specific effect is completed following the variable display game is executed, the first hold display of the display mode corresponding to the new start-up storage, the It is possible to suggest the determination result by changing from the normal display mode to the specific display mode,
The holding means may determine the determination result of the new start memory generated during the execution of the first specific effect or during the specific period until at least the second specific effect ends and the next variable display game is executed. Is characterized by holding .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent inconvenience from occurring for a player.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining a winning device. It is a figure explaining the details of a collective display. It is a figure explaining the details of an information display device. It is a figure explaining the details of the production operation part. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a figure explaining a hit probability and a hit type. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure game process. It is a flowchart explaining a starting port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure starting port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure suspension information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special winning opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure ordinary process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 change start process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 change start process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure changing process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a fanfare / interval. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during opening of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning a prize mouth residual ball processing. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end process. (A) is a flowchart explaining the small hit fanfare middle processing, and (b) is a flowchart explaining the small hit middle processing shift setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining a small hitting process. (A) is a flowchart illustrating a small hit remaining ball process, and (b) is a flowchart illustrating a small hit end process shift setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining a general-purpose game process. It is a flowchart explaining a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a normal electric winning switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual process. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a normal figure display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a normal drawing. It is a flowchart explaining a normal power operation shift setting process. (A) is a flowchart illustrating a per-figure end processing, and (b) is a flowchart illustrating a per-figure normal processing shift setting processing 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of display on a display device. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol type command process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation effect setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation effect setting process. It is a figure explaining a scenario management registration address area and a motion management registration address area. 9 is a flowchart illustrating one-shot command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 reservation information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a pre-reading symbol system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a prefetch variation command processing. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 4th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 4th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 5th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 5th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 6th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 7th modification. It is a flow chart explaining the gate switch monitoring processing in the 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary processing in the 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the process during normal view display in the seventh modification. It is a flow chart explaining single command processing in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the general view information setting process in the 7th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 8th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect in the 8th modification.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

  In addition, an illumination device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and a motor therein and a lamp (LED) 17 for annunciation abnormality notification are provided above the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 having a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and performance, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effect). I have. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12.

  An upper plate 21 (reservoir plate) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launching device, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are provided below the front frame 12. There are provided an upper plate ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower plate (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a hitting ball firing device, and the like. Further, on the upper edge of the upper plate 21, an effect operation unit 700 for receiving an operation input from a player is provided. The effect operation unit 700 is an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a press operation input from the player. Further, the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. A key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  Also, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 which is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, to discharge a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. And a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hit ball launching device moves the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, when the player operates the staging operation unit 700, in the fluctuating display game (decorative special figure fluctuating display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), an effect or the like in which the operation of the player is interposed is performed. Can be.

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

  A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30. The game area 32 is configured to be surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at four corners of the game board 30, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 including a display device 41 serving as a first display device is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is mounted in a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the display area of the display device 41, protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and prevent game balls from jumping from the surrounding game area 32.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), an EL (EL display), and a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols) and information relating to a game, such as a character that creates a special figure variation display game and a background image that enhances the rendering effect, are displayed in an area (display area) where an image on the display screen can be displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are displayed in a variable manner (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen. In addition, a board effect device 44 that performs a game effect by operating is provided on a right portion of the center case 40. The board effect device 44 is in the shape of a quadrangular prism, and is rotatable about an axis along the length direction.

  Further, a sub-display device 49 serving as a second display device is provided inside the concave portion of the center case 40 and below the display device 41. The sub display device 49 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), an EL (EL display), a CRT (CRT), and the like. In a region (display region) where an image on the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a character that produces a special figure variable display game or a background image that enhances the rendering effect is displayed. The sub display device 49 is one of the board effect devices 44 that perform a game effect by operating, and operates upward from the initial position shown in FIG. It is possible to have an overlapping state.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal symbol start gate (general symbol start gate) 34 for giving a start condition of the general symbol change display game. The game ball that has won the ordinary figure starting gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 7). Further, a general winning opening 35 is disposed on the left and below the center case 40 in the game area 32. The gaming balls that have won the general winning opening 35 are detected by a winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 7).

  Further, on the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variable prize winning device (large winning prize port) 38 that can convert between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game is arranged. Has been established. The special fluctuation winning device 38 has a movable member on the game area 32 side, and the movable member becomes substantially vertical depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game as an auxiliary game and the large winning opening is closed (player For example, a game ball that leans to the left and flows down the game area 32 from an unfavorable closed state is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that can be accepted.

  That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by a movable member driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 7) as a driving device, and a special gaming state (first special gaming state). ) During the middle or small hitting game state (the second special game state), the large winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening, and A predetermined game value (prize ball) is provided. In addition, inside the special winning opening (winning area), a special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 7) is disposed as a detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening. . In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two special winning opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball flowing into the special winning opening is detected by one of the special winning opening switches 38a. By providing a plurality of the special winning opening switches 38a in this manner, the game balls flowing into the special winning opening can be quickly detected.

  Below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, start winning area) and a second special figure change display for giving a start condition of a first special figure change display game (special figure 1 change display game). A winning device 90 having a second start winning opening 97 (start winning opening, start winning area) for providing a start condition of a game (a special figure 2 variable display game) is provided. The winning device 90 includes a distribution member 92 for alternately distributing the game balls flowing into the upper inflow port 91 to the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97 (see FIG. 6). . A game ball that has won the first start winning port 36 is detected by the start port 1 switch 36a, and a game ball that has won the second start winning port 97 has a start port 2 switch 97a that forms the start port 2 switch 1 (FIG. 7). ).

  On the left side of the prize device 90, a normal variable prize device 37 (second start prize port, start prize area) for providing a start condition of the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is provided. ing. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member 37b which can be opened by turning the upper end side in a direction of falling toward the front side and can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in. The movable member 37b is always A closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot flow in is maintained. When the result of the normal-floating fluctuation display game is a predetermined stop display mode (specific result), a game ball is placed on the normal fluctuation winning device 37 by the general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 7) as a driving device. The state can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the inflow is easy. A game ball that has won the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is detected by a starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 7) that forms the starting port 2 switch 2. Further, below the prize device 90, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize port or the like is provided.

  FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the winning device 90. As shown in FIG. 3A, a distribution member 92 is provided inside the winning device 90 at a position immediately below the inflow port 91. In addition, a first start winning port 36 is provided at the lower left of the distribution member 92, and a second start winning port 97 is provided at the lower right of the distribution member. Further, a cover member 93 is provided so as to cover the front of the distribution member 92, the first starting winning opening 36, and the second starting winning opening 97. The cover member 93 is transparent or translucent so that the behavior of the game ball in the winning device 90 can be visually recognized.

  The distribution member 92 is an inverted T-shaped member that can rotate around a rotation shaft 92a extending in the front-rear direction. Of the three arms extending from the position where the rotation shaft 92a is arranged, to the left of the arm 92b extending upward, there is an arm 92c extending to the left adjacent to the arm 92b. A first holding portion 92e for temporarily holding a game ball is formed by the arm member 92b. To the right of the arm portion 92b extending upward, an arm portion 92d extending to the right adjacent to the arm portion 92b is provided. A second holding portion 92f for temporarily holding a game ball is formed. The distribution member 92 is capable of receiving the game ball whose first holding portion 92e has flowed into the inflow port 91, as shown in FIG. 3A, with the arm portion 92b extending upward always facing upward. 3B, the second holding portion 92f is rotatable between a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received, as shown by a solid line in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the first holding portion 92 e is at a position capable of receiving the game ball flowing into the inflow port 91, the second holding portion 92 f moves the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 97. Is caused to flow down. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the second holding portion 92f is at a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received, the first holding portion 92e faces the first start winning opening 36. It is in a state where the game ball is caused to flow down.

  The upwardly extending arm portion 92b is provided with a first magnet 92g, and the winning device 90 facing the first magnet 92g when the upwardly extending arm portion 92b is vertical. A second magnet 94 is provided on the rear wall. The first magnet 92g and the second magnet 94 have the same pole on the opposite side, and the left and right arms 92b extending upward due to the repulsive force do not stay in a vertical state and stay in the right and left directions. Are urged to rotate to any one of. Thus, in a state where the rotation of the distribution member 92 is stopped, one of the first holding portion 92e and the second holding portion 92f can always receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91.

  In such a winning device 90, as shown in FIG. 3B, the game ball flowing into the inflow port 91 can be received toward the inflow port 91 of the first holding portion 92e and the second holding portion 92f. It is held by one of the holding portions in the state. When the game ball is held by one of the holding portions, the distribution member 92 is rotated in the direction of the holding portion by the weight of the game ball, and the held game ball is in the direction in which the holding portion is turned. It flows down to the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), when the game ball that has flowed in the first holding portion 92e is received, the distribution member 92 rotates leftward due to the weight of the game ball and enters the first start winning opening 36. After that, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second holding unit 92f stops in a state in which the next game ball can be received. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the game ball that has flowed in the second holding portion 92f is received, the distribution member 92 rotates rightward due to the weight of the game ball, and the game ball moves to the second start winning opening 97. After that, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first holding unit 92e stops in a state in which the next game ball can be received.

  The game balls that have flowed down from the holding unit are likely to flow into the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97, but may not flow in, and if not, flow out of the winning device 90. In particular, if the momentum when flowing into the holding portion is strong, there is a high possibility that it will not flow into the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97. It should be noted that a configuration may be such that any one of the start winning openings is won.

  In addition, as the distribution member 92 rotates, the other holding unit, which is not the holding unit holding the game ball, faces the inflow port 91 to be in a state where it can be received. Then, the game ball accepted next time is guided to the winning port on the other holding unit side. As a result, the game balls sequentially flowing into the inflow port 91 are alternately distributed to the first starting winning opening 36 and the second starting winning opening 97.

  Further, a normal variable winning device 37 is provided on the left side of the winning device 90, so that there is a possibility that a game ball that has not won the first starting winning port 36 may win the normal variable winning device 37. ing. Further, a general winning opening 35 is provided on the right side of the winning device 90, so that there is a possibility that a game ball that does not win the second starting winning opening 97 may win the general winning opening 35. . Further, at a position on the left side of the prize device 90 and at the upper right of the normal variable prize device 37, the flowing direction of the game ball flowing down from the left side of the normal variable prize device 37 is directed to the normal variable prize device 37. There is provided a guide portion 98 for changing the position.

  As shown in FIG. 2, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), a first special figure change display game, a second special figure change display game, and a special figure change display game, which constitute a special figure change display game, are displayed. A collective display device 50 is provided for displaying a general-purpose variation display game triggered by a prize at the diagram starting gate 34 and displaying various information.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 display for a first special figure change display game (a first special figure change display unit) configured by a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. ) 51 (D1) and a special figure 2 display (second special figure change display section) 52 (D2) for the second special figure change display game, and a change display for the general figure change display game composed of LED lamps. (D8, D10, D18) and storage display units 54, 55, 56 (D11 to D16) for notifying the number of start storage of each variable display game, which are also constituted by LED lamps. Prepare.

  The collective display device 50 also includes a second game state display unit (second game state display, time reduction state notification unit) 58 (D17) that lights up when a time reduction state occurs and notifies the user of the occurrence of the time reduction state. The third game state display section (third game state display, probability state display section) 59 (D9) for displaying that the big hit probability state is the high probability state when the power is turned on, and the number of rounds at the big hit ( A round display section 60 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times of opening and closing of the special fluctuation winning device 38 is provided. The collective display device 50 is further illuminated when a big hit occurs to notify the occurrence of a big hit, or to notify that a right-handed game is more advantageous than a left-handed game. A display unit (right-hand notification unit) and the like may be provided.

  The special figure change display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the change display game, that is, while performing the decoration special figure change display game on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. The blink cycle is set to, for example, 100 ms. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure change display game on the special figure 1 display device 51, as shown in FIG. 4B, in addition to the center segment, it is provided on the lower right side of 7 seg. The eighth segment is also driven to blink so as to indicate that it is fluctuating, so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is "missing", for example, the center segment (the eighth segment on the lower right side in addition to the special figure 1) is turned on as a result mode of the missing, and the result of the game is In the case of "hit", the game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the loss result mode as a hit result mode (special result mode).

  The general-purpose indicator 53 blinks the lamp during the change to indicate that the change is occurring, and displays the game result as a lighting mode and a lighting color according to the result of the game after a predetermined time. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, among the lamps D8, D10 and D18 constituting the general-purpose indicator 53, when the game result is out of order, only the lamp D8 is turned on. When the game result is a hit and the stop symbol number is "1", only the lamp D10 is turned on. When the game result is a hit and the stop symbol number is "2", only the lamp D18 is turned on. When the result of the game is a hit and the hit stop symbol number is "3", the lamps D10 and D18 are turned on.

  In addition, the general-purpose display indicator 56 displays the number of stored memories (= reservation number) of the general-purpose start gate 34, which is a change start condition of the general-purpose display 53, by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, of the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 constituting the general-purpose reservation indicator 56, when the number of reservations is “0”, both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are switched off. When the lamp is turned off, only the lamp D15 is turned on when the number of holdings is "1", when both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned on when the number of holdings is "2", when the number of holdings is "3" Is configured so that the lamp D15 is turned on and off and the lamp D16 is turned on, and when the number of reservations is "4", both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are turned on and off.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 indicates the number of special figure 1 start memories (special figure 1 hold, first start memory) which are the execution right of the first special figure change display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. Display is made by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), among the lamps D11 and D12 constituting the special figure 1 hold display 54, when the special figure 1 starting storage number is “0”, the lamp D11 and the lamp D11 When both of the lamps D12 are turned off, when the special figure 1 starting memory number is "1", only the lamp D11 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 starting memory number is "2", both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are used. Is turned on, the lamp D11 is turned on and off when the special figure 1 starting storage number is "3", and the lamp D12 is turned on when the special figure 1 starting storage number is "4". Are made to blink. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 ms.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 indicates the number of special figure 2 start memories (special figure 2 hold, second start memory) which are the execution right of the second special figure change display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. Are displayed by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4E, among the lamps D13 and D14 constituting the special figure 2 hold display 55, when the special figure 2 starting storage number is “0”, the lamp D13 and the lamp D13 When both of the lamps D14 are turned off, and when the number of stored special figure 2 starts is "1", only the lamp D13 is turned on, and when the number of stored start special figure 2 is "2", both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are set. Is turned on, the lamp D13 is turned on and off when the special figure 2 starting storage number is "3", and the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are set when the special figure 2 starting storage number is "4". Are made to blink. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 ms.

  The second game state display unit (time saving state notification unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and, for example, as shown in FIG. The lamp is turned off when the function is not operated, and the lamp is turned on when the time-saving state occurs (when the fluctuation time reducing function is activated).

  The third game state display section (probability state display section) 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. (Probability state), the lamp is turned off, and if the jackpot probability state is the high probability state (probable change state) when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not performed, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, the round display unit 60 corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. The lamp to be turned on. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4G, when the number of selected rounds among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display unit 60 is “16”, the lamps D5 to D7 are turned on. When the number of selected rounds is "8", the lamps D4 to D6 are turned on, and when the number of selected rounds is "2", the lamp D3 is turned on. The round display section may be constituted by a 7-segment display.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, at the upper left of the center case 40, a display of a fourth symbol for executing the decoration special figure variation display game separately from the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41, and start storage. An information display device 800 for displaying numbers is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the information display device 800 includes six LEDs L1 to L6 arranged in a line. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), L1 is a special figure 1 fourth design LED for displaying a fourth design for executing the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the first special figure change display game. L2 is a special figure 2 fourth design LED for displaying a fourth design for executing the decorative special figure change display game corresponding to the second special figure change display game. L3 and L4 are special figure 1 reserved LEDs 1 and 2 displaying the number of special figure 1 start storages, and L5 and L6 are special figure 2 reserved LEDs 1 and 2 displaying the special figure 2 start storage number.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), in L1 and L2, during the fluctuation of the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game, the LED is blinked to indicate that the fluctuation is occurring. The game result is displayed as a lighting mode and a lighting color according to the result of the game. In the case of the present embodiment, the light is turned off when it is out of the range, and turned on when it is a big hit or a small hit. The display mode in the case of the small hit may be different from the display mode in which the small hit or the big hit. For example, you may make it blink in a mode different from the blink during a change.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5D, L3 and L4 are special figure 1 start storage (special figure 1 hold) which is the execution right of the first special figure change display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. Is displayed by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. In the case of this embodiment, when the special figure 1 start storage number is "0", both L3 and L4 are turned off, and when the special figure 1 start storage number is "1", only L3 is turned on. When the number of stored memories in FIG. 1 is "2", both L3 and L4 are turned on, and when the number of stored memories is "3", L3 is turned on and off and L4 is turned on. When the starting memory number is "4", both L3 and L4 are set to blink. The blink cycle is set to, for example, 100 ms.

  As shown in FIG. 5D, L5 and L6 are special figure 2 start storage (special figure 2 hold), which is the execution right of the second special figure change display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. Is displayed by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. In the case of this embodiment, when the number of stored special figure 2 is “0”, both L5 and L6 are turned off, and when the number of stored stored special figure 2 is “1”, only L5 is turned on. When the number of stored memories in FIG. 2 is “2”, both L5 and L6 are turned on, and when the number of stored memories is “3”, L5 is turned on and off and L6 is turned on. When the starting memory number is "4", both L5 and L6 are set to blink. The blink cycle is set to, for example, 100 ms.

  Note that the brightness of the information display device 800 may be adjusted so that the game is not affected. For example, when the information display device 800 is provided in the vicinity of the inflow port 91 of the winning device 90, a problem arises in that the game balls flowing in due to light emission become difficult to see. In order to solve such a problem, the brightness of the information display device 800 may be adjusted. Examples of the method of adjusting the luminance include a method of lowering the current value flowing through the LED by using a resistor, a method of adjusting by a software control such as a PWM control, and a method of using these in combination.

  By providing the information display device 800 separately from the display device 41, the display area of the display device 41 can be effectively utilized without occupying the display region of the display device 41 by displaying the fourth symbol. In the case where a movable effect member or the like is provided, the information display device 800 is placed at a position that is not within the operation range of the movable effect member so that the information display device 800 is not covered during the operation. Deploy. Further, the fourth symbol may be displayed on the display device 41 instead of the information display device 800. In this case, the fourth symbol is displayed at a position that is not concealed by the effect member, the effect display, and the like so that the fourth symbol is always visible. In addition, when a movable effect member or the like is provided, in order to prevent the fourth design from being covered in the course of operation, the movable effect member is located at a position that does not become an operation range of the movable effect member or a display range of the effect display. It is displayed or moved to a position where it does not overlap according to the operation of the movable effect member or the display mode of the effect display, so that it is always visible.

  FIG. 6 shows details of effect operation unit 700. FIG. 6A is a plan view of the effect operation unit 700. The effect operation unit 700 according to the present embodiment includes an effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25, as shown in FIG. Have been. That is, effect operating unit 700 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to a physical push button function.

  Then, sensitivity setting data, LED luminance data, and the like are transmitted from the effect control board (effect control device) 300 to the effect operation unit 700, and an effect button is transmitted from the effect operation unit 700 to the effect control board (effect control device) 300. A push button signal (press detection signal) from an effect button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the (push button) 25 and a touch ON / OFF signal (contact / non-contact detection signal) from a touch sensor 29a provided in the touch panel 29 are output. It is configured to be.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the effect button (push button) 25 is used to press the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 (the operation of pressing the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 to push down the effect operation unit 700). ) Is detected. In addition, a plurality of points are provided on the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700, and a touch sensor provided on the touch panel 29 detects a touch operation on a point provided on the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, nine points of “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa” are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the “TSW4” point provided in the center of the effect operation unit 700, the “TSW1” point provided on the left side of the “TSW4” point, and the back side of the “TSW4” point (game The “TSW3” point provided on the board 30 side), the “TSW6” point provided on the right side of the “TSW4” point, and the “TSW8” provided on the near side (player side) of the “TSW4” point. Point, “TSW2” point provided between “TSW1” point and “TSW3” point, “TSW5” point provided between “TSW3” point and “TSW6” point, and “TSW6” point "TSW7" point provided between the point and the "TSW8" point, and between the "TSW8" point and the "TSW1" point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. Note that the number of points is not limited to nine, and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. Also, in FIG. 6B, for convenience, each point of “TSW1” to “TSW8” is described as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, respectively. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

  The points at which the touch operation can be detected by the touch sensor of the touch panel 29 are the eight points “TSW1” to “TSW8”, and the touch operation is not detected at the “Pa” point. Of course, the touch operation may be detected even at the “Pa” point. In addition, at each of the nine points “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa”, LEDs of independent systems (full-color LEDs in the case of the present embodiment) are arranged.

  The “Pa” point can be determined, for example, by using the LED of the “Pa” point as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or by sequentially turning on the LED of each point on the upper surface of the staging operation unit 700 like a roulette. LED can be used for a “probable (or probable change)” point, and an LED at a “Pa” point can be used for a prefetching correct effect.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” points, and the like) for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 is determined by brightness adjustment (hole setting). , And player adjustment). That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. Further, the touch sensor forcibly turns off the touch when the touch-on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)) (stops the output of the touch-on signal and turns off the touch-off). Signal output function). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured not to detect a continuous contact operation for a predetermined time or more.

  As an operation of the player detected by such an effect operation unit 700, for example, an operation shown in FIG. “Single hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 700 once, and “continuous hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 700 multiple times at intervals within a predetermined time. “Long press” is an operation of keeping the effect operation unit 700 pressed for a predetermined time or more, and “touch” is an operation of touching the touch panel 29. The “Pa operation (TSW1or8) + long press” means that the “Pa” point or one (or both) of the two adjacent points “TSW1” and “TSW8” is in contact with the “Pa” point. This is an operation of pressing, and “flick” is an operation of sliding as if playing while touching the touch panel 29. Of course, the operation to be detected is not limited to these operations.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the launching device (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by a turning member such as an obstacle nail or a windmill arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening. 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, or flows into the out opening 30a provided at the lowermost portion of the gaming region 32 and is discharged from the gaming region 32. When the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number corresponding to the type of the winning opening is determined. The prize balls are discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 7).

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 7) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 34 is provided in the general-purpose starting gate 34. When the game ball hit into the area 32 passes through the general-purpose starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and the general-purpose variation display game is performed. In addition, a state in which the general figure variable display game cannot be started, for example, a state in which the general figure variable display game is already performed and the general figure variable display game is not finished, When the game ball passes through the general-purpose starting gate 34 when 37 is converted to the open state, if the general-purpose starting storage number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four), the general-purpose starting storage number is added ( +1), and one ordinary figure starting memory is stored. The stored number of the general-purpose starting prize is displayed on the general-purpose reserve display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, the hit figure random number value (hit random value) for determining the result of the hit figure variation display game is stored in the hit figure starting memory. To determine the result of the ordinary figure change display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the general-figure variation display game wins, and a specific result mode (general-figure specific result) is derived.

  The general-figure variation display game is provided on the collective display device 50, and is displayed on a variation display unit (general-figure display) 53 composed of LEDs. Makes identification information (regular figure, ordinary pattern). Incidentally, constituted by the display device Hiroshizu indicator 53, usually identification information as, for example, numbers, symbols, after such with a character pattern, which causes a predetermined time variable display, configured to display the results to display stopped You may. If the stop display of the normal-floating fluctuation display game is a general-figure identification result, the normal-figure hit occurs and the movable member 37b of the normal-variation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning port inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed increases.

  The winning balls to the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the ordinary variable winning device 37 are respectively detected by a starting opening 1 switch 36a and starting opening 2 switches 37a, 97a provided therein. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, and is stored as a special figure 1 start memory up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, four). The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 97 or the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is detected as the start winning ball of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is stored as the special figure 2 start memory. Is stored to the limit. At the time of detection of the starting winning ball, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are extracted as start storage information, and the extracted random numbers are stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 7). In a special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) as a special figure start memory, each of which is stored up to a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). Then, the storage number of the special figure start storage is displayed on the storage display unit (the special figure 1 reservation display 54, the special figure 2 reservation display 55) of the collective display device 50 for the notification of the number of winning start, and the center is displayed. The display device 41 and the information display device 800 of the case 40 are also displayed as the decoration special figure start storage display.

  The game control device 100, based on winning in the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97 or the normal variable winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof, the special figure 1 display 51 (variable display device) or The first or second special figure variation display game is performed on the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display device). The first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game are performed by changing and displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. Further, a decorative special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like) are varied and displayed on the display device (image display device) 41 is executed. Then, as a result of the special figure change display game, if the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes the special result mode (special result), a big hit occurs and the special game state ( A so-called big hit state). In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the display device 41 or the information display device 800 corresponding thereto is also a special result mode. When the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes the small hit result mode as a result of the special figure change display game, a small hit is made and a small hit game state (so-called small hit game state). , Small hit state). In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the display device 41 or the information display device 800 corresponding thereto is also the small hit result mode.

  In the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special design (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers and the like on the display device 41 is displayed in the left variation display region (first special design) and the right variation display region ( In each of the second special symbol) and the medium fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed at a speed that is difficult to identify (high-speed fluctuation). Then, the symbols fluctuating after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. This is performed by displaying the result of the special figure change display game in a result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game using a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure start storages, and also performs various effect displays such as appearance of a character to enhance interest. Further, in the information display device 800, the decorative special figure variation display game is executed using L1 and L2 as described above.

  Note that the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display. However, each special figure change display may be performed independently or not simultaneously. The game is displayed. Also, the display device 41 may use different display devices or different display areas in the first special figure variable display game and the second special figure variable display game, or use the same display device or display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed independently and not simultaneously. In addition, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may not be provided in the gaming machine 10, and the special figure change display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

  Further, in a state where the first special figure change display game (second special figure change display game) can be started and the number of start memories is 0, the first start winning opening 36 (or the second start winning opening). 97 or the normal variable winning device 37), the starting memory is stored with the generation of the starting right, the starting memory number is incremented by one, and the first special memory is immediately stored based on the starting memory. The figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started, and at this time, the starting storage number is decremented by one. On the other hand, the first special figure change display game (the second special figure change display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure change display game has already been played, and the special figure change display game ends. If the game ball does not enter the first starting winning opening 36 (or the second starting winning opening 97 or the normal variable winning device 37) in a state where the game ball is not in the special gaming state or the small hitting gaming state, the starting is started. If the storage number is less than the upper limit number, the start storage number is incremented by one and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the number of start memories is 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure change display game (second special figure change display game) can be started (the last special figure change display game is ended or the special game state or the like) When the small hitting game state is over), the start memory number is decremented by one, and the first special figure change display game (second special figure change display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure variable display game and the second special figure variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variable display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch. The non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the winning opening switch 38a are provided with coils for detecting magnetism and detect a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. (Hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch). Further, a micro switch having mechanical contacts is provided for a glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or a body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 or the like. Can be used.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in a comprehensive manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. A CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110 with the input unit 120 and the output unit 130. .

  The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator. The CPU 110 operates an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock used as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to generate. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400, so that they can operate. Is done.

  The power supply device 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC voltage of 32 V DC from a 24 V AC power supply and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower-level DC voltage such as 12 V DC and 5 V DC from the 32 V DC voltage. Unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal and a reset signal.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, You may comprise so that it may be provided on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, as in the present embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on the power supply device 400 or a board different from the main board. Is provided, the cost can be reduced by excluding it from the replacement.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be constituted by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (especially the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to 17 V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, at the time of turning on the power or recovering from the power failure, the reset signal is output after a lapse of a predetermined time from that point.

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of a forced interrupt signal, and resets the entire control system.

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

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

  The ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine a variation pattern by referring to variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start-up memory. In addition, the variation pattern table includes a variation variation pattern table selected when the result is incorrect, a large variation pattern table selected when the result is a large hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include tables for determining the latter half variation pattern which is the variation pattern after the reach state (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation pattern selection table, etc.), and the variation before the reach state. A table for determining a first-half variation pattern that is a pattern (a first-half variation group table, a first-half variation pattern selection table, and the like) is included.

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the special result mode is reached, a part of the plurality of display results has already been derived at a stage where the display result has not been displayed yet. It refers to a display state in which the displayed result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state deviates from the display condition of the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. No display mode. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It means a display state in which at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfy a condition for a special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game fluctuates a plurality of pieces of identification information in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device for a predetermined time. In the case where the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right and middle after the display and the result mode is displayed, the state where the condition for 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, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, any one of the left, middle, and right variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode (for example, the same state). The state that has become the identification information (excluding the special result mode) may be 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 reach effects having different possibilities (different expected values) of deriving the special result mode include normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premium reach are set. Note that the expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. The reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived (a big hit) in the special figure variable display game. In other words, the special display mode may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (in the case of a loss). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which the jackpot is more likely to be a big hit than the case where the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and to generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices, and output the game machines. 10 overall control. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 has a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure change display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, and a change pattern (various types) in the special figure change display game. A random number generating circuit for generating a random number of a fluctuation pattern for determining a reach or non-reach variable display game (including an execution time of a variable display game), a hit random number for determining a hit of a normal map variable display game, and the like. And a clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives an update timing of the random number generation circuit to the CPU 111A based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. I have.

  Further, the CPU 111A obtains any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111 </ b> A determines the game result (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) of the special figure change display game, the probability state of the special figure change display game as the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). State), the operating state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 as the current gaming state (time saving operation state (general power support state) or the normal operation state), the number of stored start-ups, and the like. One of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired. Here, when executing the special figure change display game, the CPU 111A constitutes a change distribution information obtaining means for obtaining any one change pattern table from among a plurality of change pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like. Control for paying out is performed. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball loan request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball rental.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning port 36, a second starting winning port 97, and a normal variable winning device. 37 are connected to the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a (starting port 2 switches 1 and 2), the gate switch 34a in the general-purpose starting gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 for receiving a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converting the signal to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is provided. ing. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so that the lead wires of the sensor and the proximity switch are short-circuited incorrectly, the sensor and the switch are disconnected from the connector, and the lead wire is cut off and floated. It is configured to detect an abnormal state as described above and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the special winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. Is done. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, a detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when detecting an abnormality of the sensor or the switch are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal of a fraudulent detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame opening detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10. A detection signal of the switch 63 and a detection signal of a body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the like are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and a detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Further, of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main substrate 100 to a not-shown test test device via the relay substrate 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switches 37a, 97a are configured to be input to the second input port 123 and the gaming microcomputer 111. .

  As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, a voltage of 12 V is supplied to the proximity I / F 121 from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage of, for example, 5 V required for normal operation of the IC. Has become.

  The data held by the second input port 123 is read out by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 to assert (change to an effective level) the enable signal CE2. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and a first input port 122 described later.

  The input unit 120 also receives a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on detection of a radio wave by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payout control device). A signal indicating whether or not 200 is ready to accept a command), an abnormal payout status signal (a status signal indicating abnormal payout), a shot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided for taking in a signal based on the input signal and supplying the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are temporarily input to the first input port 122 and are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit on the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from outside.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. The reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in a port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test test apparatus. It is configured as follows. Further, the configuration may be such that the reset signal RESET can be output to the trial test apparatus via the relay board 70. Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to each of the ports 122, 123, and 124 of the input unit 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent a malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication route from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. Note that the one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

  Furthermore, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data indicating the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test shooting test device of the accredited institution (not shown), a signal indicating the jackpot probability state, and the like via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass production sale product) installed in a game store. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start-up switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the test firing test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, a detection signal which cannot be supplied to the test shooting test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 or the board radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the state is not possible. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for taking in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting a signal line of a detection signal of the switch without passing through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and a signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  The output unit 130 has a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (generic solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. Is provided with a second output port 134 for outputting the opening / closing data. The output unit 130 further includes a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of a segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected is provided.

  Further, the output section 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big hit information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal plate 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (a hall computer)) installed in a game arcade. It can be supplied to an external device. The fifth output port 137 also outputs a firing permission signal to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, a first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal in response to an opening / closing data signal of the special winning opening solenoid 38b or the general-purpose solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134 is output to the output unit 130. , A second driver 138 b for outputting an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and a current for the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71. Is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so as to drive a solenoid operated at 32V. In addition, DC 12 V is supplied to the second driver 138 b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  The dynamic driving method is achieved by applying a current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line by the second driver 138b outputting 12V, and extracting the current from the cathode terminal via the segment line by the third driver 138c outputting the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in the above, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be communicable with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 like a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC), similar to the game microcomputer 111, and a video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. A video display processor (VDP) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the above image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing programs to be executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 for providing a work area, and stores stored contents even when power is not supplied during a power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held, and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that is a timekeeping unit that generates information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, and the like) are connected. A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the production, and instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, turns on the decorative lamp, And processes such as drive control of the solenoid and management of the production time.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing an image. The VDP 312 includes an image ROM 325 storing character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 are connected.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronizing signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronizing signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. Note that the VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of the interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. Signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 in the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. The video data, the horizontal synchronizing signal HSYNC, and the vertical synchronizing signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A sound ROM 327 in which sound data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 includes an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and a lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and is provided with a sound source LSI 314. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

  Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the fluctuation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are converted into the production control command signal (production command). ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. I have.

  The effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the information display device 800. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable character or the like that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 334 for driving and controlling a lamp, a motor, a solenoid, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. In addition, even if a frame effect device provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating an effect device) is provided on the glass frame 15 and a frame effect movable body control circuit for controlling the drive of the frame effect device is provided. good.

  Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) for detecting the state and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 And a switch input circuit 336 for detecting the input and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor and a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and to electronic components controlled by the same. In addition to DC32V, a display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, a DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, a DC5V for a power supply voltage of a command I / F 331, and a DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker are generated. It is configured to be. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC-DC for generating 3.3 V DC or 1.2 V DC based on 5 V DC is used. A DC converter is provided in effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generator 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. In addition, control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling a VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), a sound source LSI 314, an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker, a lamp, a motor, and the like are output from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. Further, the cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for judging the hit of the general figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the general figure starting gate 34, and reads the ROM 111B. Is compared with the judgment value stored in the game, and a process of judging a hit or miss of the ordinary figure change display game is performed. After the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed on the general symbol display for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a general symbol variance display game to be stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of the normal symbol change display game is a hit, the specific result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated. Then, control is performed to generate a hit state in which the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 forms a conversion control execution unit that performs conversion control of the conversion member (the movable member 37b). When the result of the general-floor variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result mode of the out-of-position on the general-purpose display.

  In addition, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the first starting winning port 36, and the first special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the starting memory. A big hit determination random number value of the game is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B to perform a process of determining a hit loss of the first special figure variable display game. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second opening winning opening 97 or the starting opening 2 switch 37a, 97a provided in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and based on the starting memory, the second starting memory is stored. A big hit determination random number value of the special figure change display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to perform a process of determining a hit or miss of the second special figure change display game.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs to the effect control device 300 a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game. Then, after displaying the identification symbol (identification information) on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a special figure change display game to be stopped and displayed is performed. That is, the game control device 100 performs the change display game based on the winning of the game balls flowing down the game region 32 into the start winning regions (the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37). The game control means for controlling the progress is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game on the display device 41 or the information display device 800 based on the control signal from the game control device 100. Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of setting an effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, controlling light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on a control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 forms an effect control unit that controls an effect related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, CPU 111A of the gaming controller 100, when JP diagram variable displaying game result is big hit and Koatari, displays the special results aspects and Koatari result aspect the special symbol 1 display 51 and special symbol 2 display 52 At the same time, a process for generating a special game state or a small hit game state is performed. In the process of generating the special gaming state and the small hitting gaming state, the CPU 111A opens the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b, for example, so that the game ball can flow into the large winning opening. Is performed. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the special winning opening, or until a predetermined opening possible time elapses after the opening of the special winning opening, the special winning opening is achieved. Is defined as one round, and the control (cycle game) of continuing (repeat) this predetermined number of rounds is performed. That is, the game control device 100 forms a special winning opening opening / closing control unit that controls opening and closing of the special winning opening when the stop result mode is the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result mode of the out of control on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52.

  Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state (specific game state) as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variable display game. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of a winning result in the special figure change display game is higher than the low probability state. In addition, regardless of which of the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game is in the high probability state based on the result mode of the special figure change display game, the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game do not change. Both of the variable display games are in the high probability state. That is, the game control device 100 forms a probability setting unit that sets a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result to a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state.

  Further, based on the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game, the game control device 100 sets the game state as a time-saving state (a specific game state, a normal high-probability state, a normal-power support state, a normal-time operation state) after the end of the special game state. ) Can be generated. In this time-saving state, the probability of being a winning result of the general-floor variation display game (general-figure probability) is set to a high probability (general-figure high-probability state) higher than 0 which is a normal probability (general-figure low-probability state). Is possible. Thus, the opening time of the normal fluctuation prize device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the normal fluctuation prize device 37 is in the ordinary low probability state (normal operation state). Here, in the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the ordinary probability is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal operation state.

  Further, in the time-saving state, the execution time of the general-floor display game (normal-figure fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, the general-figure stop time for displaying the result of the general-figure fluctuating display game is, for example, 600 msec, When the normal fluctuation winning game 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time of the first stop symbol (normal electric opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 msec × 1 time), The opening time of the second hit stop symbol (ordinary power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 msec × 2 times), the opening time of the third hit stop symbol (ordinary power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms × 3 times).

  It should be noted that the execution time of the general-float display game, the general-figure stop time, the number of times of the general-figure release, and the general-figure open time are appropriately set so that the general-figure fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in the time saving operation state. For example, in the time reduction state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described general-purpose variable display game (the general-purpose variable display time) to be the second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time. (E.g., 10,000 ms equals 1000 ms). Further, in the time reduction state, it is possible to control the general stop time for displaying the result of the general change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms is set to be shorter than the first stop time). 704 ms). Further, in the time-saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning game 37 is released as a result of the general fluctuation display game being hit, the release time (normal power release time) is changed to the second state in the normal state (low normal probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of ordinary power) is larger than the first number of times of opening (for example, two times) with respect to one hit result of the normal figure fluctuation display game. The number of times (for example, four times) can be set to the second number of times of opening. Further, in the time reduction state, the probability of being a hit result of the general-floor variation display game (general-figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal-figure low-probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operation state. It is possible to set a probability (normally high probability state, for example, 250/251).

  In the time-saving state, by changing any one or more of the ordinary figure fluctuation time, the ordinary figure stop time, the number of ordinary times of opening, the ordinary time of opening, and the ordinary probability, the ordinary fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is changed. The time required to change the state to the open state is made longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states different from each other. Further, when a hit occurs, one of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently of each other, both can be generated at the same time, or only one of them can be generated.

  FIG. 9 shows the probability of winning and the type of winning. As shown in FIG. 9A, the probability of a big hit is the same in the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game. Further, the probability of a small hit is different between the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game. The probability of the small hit does not change regardless of the state of the large hit probability.

  FIG. 9 (b) shows the types of hits, the average number of winning prize balls and the distribution probability for each type of hit. There are 16R probability variations A to F, 6R probability variation, and 2R probability variation A and B in the jackpot type. Although the number of rounds that can be executed in the 16R probability change A to F in the special game state is 16 rounds, the effect contents and the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in each round are different. In addition, the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game state for each of the 2R probability changes A and B is two, but the effect contents are different.

  In addition, after the special game state based on the big hit is completed, the game state becomes the high probability state (specific game state) for a period until a predetermined number of times (here, 80 times) of the special figure change display game is executed. Therefore, any of the jackpot types is a probable variable jackpot. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state in which the variable display game is executed to be advantageous to the player for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. Of course, it may include a normal jackpot in which a low probability state is set after the end of the special game state. In the case of the 16R probability change A to F, the 6R probability change, and the 2R probability change A, the normal variable prize winning device is provided for a predetermined number of times (here, 80 times) until the special figure variable display game is executed after the end of the special game state. The operation state of 37 is a time saving operation state. In the case of the 2R probability change A, the operation state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 becomes the normal operation state after the end of the special game state.

  The operation modes of the special variable winning device 38 in each round include a long opening and a short opening. The opening time is 29 seconds for the long opening and 0.2 seconds for the short opening. Therefore, the more rounds that are long open, the greater the number of acquired prize balls. The 16R probability changes A, B, and F are long open in any round. Therefore, it is a 16-round big hit (actually 16R). These differ in the content of the production. In addition, the 16R certainty variable C is long open up to 12 rounds and short open up from 13 to 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said that it is substantially a 12 round jackpot (actual 12R). The 16R probability change D is long open up to 8 rounds and short open up from 9 to 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said that the jackpot is actually 8 rounds (actual 8R). The 16R probability change E is long open up to 4 rounds and short open up from 5 to 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said that it is substantially a 4-round jackpot (actual 4R). The 6R probability change is long open in any round, and the 2R probability changes A and B are short open in any round. In the case of a small hit, short opening of 0.2 seconds is performed twice as in the case of the 2R probability change A and B.

  Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, first, a process of prohibiting an interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the value of a register or the like is saved at the start address of the region when an interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the address of the RAM is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the higher order. In step S4, the leading 00h is set. Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step S5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a signal to stop firing, and the firing of game balls is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (the first input port 122) is read (step S6), and processing for setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, the program of the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) that performs various controls in accordance with an instruction from the game control device 100 serving as the main control means is executed. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up and sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up. Can be prevented from dropping commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It forms a waiting means for setting a waiting time.

  The timing of the power-on delay timer is performed using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not a target of validity determination) of the RAM that is not a target of validity determination (calculation of a checksum). Accordingly, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to calculate the check data excluding a part of the RAM area, so that it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122. By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 can be reliably performed. Can be detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the elapse of the standby time, the initialization switch 112 is operated after the elapse of the standby time, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the elapse of the standby time. You need to keep doing it. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, the operation can be detected immediately after the power is turned on without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on can be detected. Can be prevented.

  After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (Step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (Steps S8 to S12) are performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via a port and a data bus to set the number of times of checking (for example, two times) (step S8), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (Step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal has not continued for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine waits until the power of the gaming machine is cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately cope with a failure at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 forms a power failure monitoring unit that monitors the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. Thus, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during a period in which the activation of the game control device 100 serving as the main control unit is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately cope with a malfunction when the power is turned on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the storage contents at the time of the previous power-off are retained, so backup processing and the like are performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM, and the control load can be reduced.

  On the other hand, if the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, if no power failure has occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and whether the timer value is 0 is determined. Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not expired, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable and writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM is permitted (step S13). ), And outputs the OFF data to all output ports (sets no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port mounted in the gaming microcomputer 111 in advance and used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15), and read first. It is determined whether the initialization switch has been turned on from the state of the first input port 122 (step S16).

  If the initialization switch is OFF (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S17). If (Step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (Step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process of calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19), and the calculated checksum and power-off time are determined. It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process shifts to step S21 in FIG. 11 to perform a process in a case where normal recovery from a power failure has occurred.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 11 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make

  In step S21 of FIG. 11, an initial value at the time of restoration from power failure is saved in an area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error monitoring. Note that the busy signal status area storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 is ready to accept a command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. The state is undefined. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the state of the touch switch signal is changed to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure change display game is the high probability state (step S22). Here, if the special figure is not in the high probability (step S22; N), the process skips steps S23 and S24 and shifts to step S25. If the special map is in the high probability state (step S22; Y), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), and the high probability notification LED (error display saving vessel) of one (lit) data segment area (step S24). Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the process number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S25), and step S31 is performed. Proceed to. In this embodiment, in step S25, the model designation command, special symbol 1 reserved number of commands, special symbol 2 holding the number of commands, probability information command, screen designation command (plying in if plying demonstration screen command, otherwise Then, send a plurality of commands such as a command on the recovery screen). Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect number information command and a high probability number information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, if the process jumps from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to be permitted to access (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in an area to be initialized (step S29). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demonstration area and an area related to the setting of the effect mode. Then, a command for initializing the RAM is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S30), and the process proceeds to step S31. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, and a predetermined time ( For example, a command for notifying the RAM initialization by light and sound (for 30 seconds) is transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect number information command and a high probability number information command are also transmitted.

  In step S31, a process of activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the game microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the frequency of the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the frequency-divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a jackpot random number) generated by hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) in a predetermined order and storing it as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). Is a pattern that determines By exchanging the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be enhanced. Note that the bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be allowed to make any setting.

  Thereafter, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are extracted, and various initial value random numbers corresponding thereto (in the case of the present embodiment, a random number for determining a hit symbol of a special figure) A predetermined value of RWM is used as an initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), a random number for determining the hit of the ordinary symbol (hit random number), and a random number for determining the hit symbol of the ordinary symbol (hit symbol random number). After saving in the area (step S33), an interrupt is permitted (step S34). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number updating process (step S35) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU, and the big hit random number, the small hit random number, the hit random number, and the hit random number are processed by the program. This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing as a unit. In addition, in the case of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, a so-called “initial value changing method” is used in which a start value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes round. "Has been adopted. Each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or may be a random-type update in which all values in a range appear randomly without duplication until one cycle. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number updating process in step S35, the number of times (for example, two times) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S36). It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process (step S35). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating process and the check of the power failure monitoring signal (loop process) are repeatedly performed. By permitting an interrupt (step S34) before the initial value random number updating process (step S35), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt is executed. Is kept waiting by the initial value random number update process, thereby avoiding pressure on the interrupt process.

  In addition, the initial value random number updating process in step S35 may be a method of performing an initial value random number updating process in a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid the execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to prohibit the interrupt and then update and release the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed and only the main process is performed, there is no problem if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number update process, so that the main process It has the advantage of being simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). When the ON state of the check number of times the power failure monitoring signal is not continued (step S38; N), the process returns to decision power failure monitoring signal is either ON (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the process of temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39) is performed. A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S40) is performed.

  Then, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S42). Furthermore, after performing a checksum calculation process of calculating a checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off (step S43) and a process of saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ) after performing, waits for supply of the game machine is shut off. Thus, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power-off, it is possible to determine whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power-off is correctly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in general and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means ), The main control means delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control apparatus when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time.

  In addition, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power failure, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

  In addition, the main control unit (game control device 100) stores a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (initialization switch) that can be operated from the outside, and based on operation of the initialization operation unit. Initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C, and reads the operation state of the initialization means before the start of the standby time.

  In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the elapse of the standby time.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 12 is started.

  When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing register save processing for transferring a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main processing) to the RWM. Next, an upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, a D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same process as step S4 in the main process is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and capture of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) are performed. Then, based on the output data set in the various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general-purpose solenoid 37c) and the like is performed.

  When the signal of the firing stop is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal of the firing permission is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal is set to the enabled state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the payout control device. At this time, no processing of the signal or the like is performed. The firing permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from the game control device, and the second signal (the firing permission signal) indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from the payout control device is also the payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, two firing permission signals are output to the firing control device, and when both are permitted to fire, the game ball is configured to be ready to fire.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (Step S105) for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, a random number update process 1 (Step S106), and a random number update process 2 (Step S107) are performed. Thereafter, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the special winning port switch 38a shown in FIG. A winning opening switch / status monitoring process for monitoring (for example, whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) (step S108). In addition, special figure game processing (step S109) for performing processing relating to the special figure fluctuation display game, and general figure game processing (step S110) for performing processing relating to the general figure fluctuation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111) for driving a segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display a special figure change display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents, and the magnetic sensor 61 Fraudulent magnet monitoring process (step S112) for checking the detection signal from the controller and determining whether there is any abnormality, and fraudulent radio wave for checking the detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. A monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S114) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in an output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are performed by the interrupt return. Automatically (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (step S109) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game processing, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the input of the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a are monitored, the entire process relating to the special figure change display game is controlled, and the display of the special figure is set.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start-up switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start-up 1 switch 36a and the start-up 2 switches 37a, 97a. In the start-up switch monitoring process, when there is a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the normal variable winning device 37, various random numbers (such as a big hit random number) are extracted and the winning is determined. At the stage before the start of the special figure change display game based on the special figure, the game result preliminary determination is performed to determine the game result based on the winning in advance.

  Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

  Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). Note that the minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing timer is “0” (step A4). If the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4; Y), that is, if the time has expired or the time has already expired, reference is made to branch to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be set is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number is obtained using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is “0”, the start of the change of the special figure change display game is monitored, and the setting of the start of the change of the special figure change display game, the setting of the effect, and the change of the special figure change display game are performed. A special map ordinary process (step A8) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process, and the like. (Step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the type of the big hit and the big winning port of each big hit A special figure display process (step A10) for setting a fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the process during the fanfare / interval, and the like is performed.

If the special figure game processing number is “3” in step A7, the opening time of the special winning opening is set, the number of times of opening is updated, and information necessary for performing the special winning opening processing is set. The processing during the fanfare / interval (step A11) is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "4", an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the last round, while an ending command is set if the big hit round is the last round. A special winning opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball processing is performed.

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the last round, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining ball in the big winning opening and the big hit end processing are executed. A special winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
If the special figure game processing number is "6" in step A7, a big hit end processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure ordinary processing is performed.

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to perform the setting of the opening time and opening pattern of the special winning opening when a small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the processing during the small hitting A small hit fanfare medium process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
If the special figure game processing number is "8" in step A7, a small hitting middle process (step A16) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing a small hit remaining ball process, and the like is performed. .
If the special figure game processing number is "9" in step A7, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining sphere winning in the big winning opening during the small hitting processing, and the small hit ending processing Small ball remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing the processing.
If the special figure game processing number is "10" in step A7, a small hit end processing (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure ordinary processing is performed.

  Then, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A19), the symbol variation control processing (step A20) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of special symbol 2 display 52 (step A21), performs symbol variation control process according to the special symbol 2 display 52 (step A22), ends the special symbol game process to. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not “0” (step A4; N), that is, if the time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step A19, and the subsequent processing is performed. Do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode without the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device. The condition device is operated when a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the condition device is operated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable prize device 38 is set (the accessory continuous operation device is activated). The condition device not operating means that the above-mentioned flag is not set, for example, as in the case of winning a small hit lottery. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag which is turned on / off by software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch which is turned on / off electrically. In addition, the "condition device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to the present specification. It is used as a term having various meanings.

[Start port switch monitoring processing]
Next, the details of the start-up switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the starting port switch monitoring process, first, a first starting port (first starting winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition processing, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (here, the starting port 1 switch 36a), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded into the latch register to prepare it, and the target starting port is set to the target starting port. Is set to indicate that there has been a prize. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the first starting port (step A103).

  If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A106, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A103 that there is a prize in the first starting port (step A103; Y), a table for setting information of suspension by the first starting port (first starting prize port 36) is set. After the preparation (Step A104), the common process for the special figure starting port switch (Step A105) is performed.

  Next, a second starting port (normal fluctuation winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A106), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A107) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition processing, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (here, starting port 2 switch 37a), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded and prepared in the latch register, and the target starting port is set to the target starting port. Is set to indicate that there has been a prize. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the second starting port (step A108).

  If it is determined in step A108 that there is no winning in the second starting port (step A108; N), the process proceeds to step A113 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A108 that there is a prize in the second starting port (step A108; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation prize winning device 37) is operating, that is, the ordinary variation. It is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is operated to be in an open state in which a game ball can be won (step A109). If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A109; Y), the step is performed. The process shifts to the process of A111 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A109 that the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (step A109; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric fraud is occurring (step A110).

  In the determination as to whether or not an irregular fraud has occurred, it is determined that a fraud has occurred if the number of illegal winnings in the normal variable prize winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (for example, 5). In the normal variable winning device 37, a game ball cannot be won in a closed state, and a game ball can be won only in an open state. Therefore, when a game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud occurs, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. If the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  In step A110, if it is determined that the unauthorized fraud has occurred (step A110; Y), the process proceeds to step A113, and the subsequent processes are performed. Further, if it is determined in step A110 that a normal telephone fraud has not occurred (step A110; N), a table for setting information of suspension by the second starting port (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is prepared (step A111). Then, the common process for the special figure starting port switch (step A112) is performed, and the process proceeds to the process of step A113 to perform the subsequent processes.

  Next, a third starting port (second starting winning port 97) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A113), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A114) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition processing, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (here, starting port 2 switch 97a), the jackpot random number extracted in the latch register is loaded and prepared. Is set to indicate that there is a prize. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the third starting port (the second starting winning port 97) (step A115).

  When it is determined in step A115 that there is no winning in the third opening (step A115; N), the opening switch monitoring process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that there is a prize in the third starting port (step A115; Y), a table for setting information of suspension by the third starting port (second starting prize port 97) is set. After the preparation (step A116), the special figure starting port switch common processing (step A117) is performed, and the starting port switch monitoring processing ends.

[Tokuzu start switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special figure startup port switch common processing (steps A105, A112, A117) in the above-described startup port switch monitoring processing will be described. The special figure starting port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure starting port switch common process, first, information on the number of winnings to the monitoring target starting port switch of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a is provided. The number of times of starting port signal output, which is the number of times output to the ten external management devices, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether or not the number of outputs overflows (step A132). Step A133). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of times of output overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output count area. When the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of to-be-updated special figure reservations (starting memory) corresponding to the monitored start-up switch among the start-up 1 switch 36a and the start-up 2 switches 37a and 97a is less than the upper limit (step A135). ). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A135; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing ends. In addition, when the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit value (step A135; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) is updated by +1 ( (Step A136), and save the target starting port winning flag (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the starting port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures are calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition processing in steps A102 and A107 is converted to the big hit of the RWM. The data is saved in the random number storage area (step A139). Next, a jackpot symbol random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, a small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A142) and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A143). Further, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A144), and the special figure reservation information determination processing (step A145) is performed.
Then, a start port switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step A146), an effect command setting process (step A147) is performed, and a special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the starting winning region of the normal variable winning device 37. A start storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory for executing the variable display game. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) sets various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning area (first start winning opening 36) to the first start up to a predetermined number. A predetermined number of various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning area (the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37) are stored as a memory (the special figure 1 starting memory). The upper limit is stored as the second start memory (the special figure 2 start memory).

[Special figure pending information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination processing (step A145) in the above-described startup port switch common processing will be described. The special figure suspension information determination processing is a look-ahead processing for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, a big hit determination process (step A151) for determining whether or not a big hit is a big hit based on whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value is performed. If the result of the determination is a big hit (step A152; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step A153), and the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A140 is corresponded. The stop symbol information is acquired (Step A154), and the process proceeds to Step A160.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination is not a big hit (step A152; N), a small hit determination process (step A155) for determining whether or not the big hit is a small hit based on whether or not the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value. Do. If the result of the determination is not a small hit (step A156; N), the stop symbol information for the loss is set (step A159), and the process proceeds to step A160.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A156; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A157), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A142 is set. After acquiring (Step A158), the process proceeds to Step A160.

  Then, a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A160), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A161). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A162) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process for setting a fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step A162). A163).

  Thereafter, a prefetch variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A164), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A165), the special figure suspension information judgment processing ends. Note that the special figure information setting processing in step A162 and the fluctuation pattern setting processing in step A163 are the same as the processing executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary processing.

  With the above processing, a pre-reading symbol command including the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory of the pre-reading target and a pre-reading fluctuation pattern command including the information of the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory are prepared. Then, it is transmitted to effect control device 300. Thereby, the determination result (pre-read result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit, a small hit or the type of a fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is used as the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The effect can be notified to the effect control device 300 earlier, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41, the player can be notified before the start timing of the special figure change display game. Can be notified of the result-related information.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage device (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). Judge whether or not). In addition, the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the time of the start winning where the start memory is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Grand Winner Switch Monitoring]
Next, the details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special winning opening switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “4”, that is, whether the special winning opening process is being performed (step A201). . If the special winning opening is being processed (Y in step A201), the process proceeds to step A205. When the special winning opening process is not being performed (step A201; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “5”, that is, whether the special winning opening remaining ball is being processed (step A201). A202).
If the special winning opening remaining ball is being processed (step A202; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the special winning game remaining ball is not being processed (step A205; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “8”, that is, whether the small hitting medium is being processed (step A203). ).
If the small hitting process is being performed (step A204; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If it is not during the small hit processing (step A203; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “9”, that is, whether the small hit remaining ball processing is being performed (step A204).
Since the special figure game processing number does not shift until the special figure game processing timer becomes “0”, the progress of the game can be checked by the special figure game processing number.

If the small hit remaining ball processing is not being performed (step A204; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring processing ends. If the small hit remaining sphere is being processed (step A204; Y), the process proceeds to step A205.
Then, the winning counter is set to "0" (step A205), and it is determined whether there is an input to the special winning opening switch 1 (one of the special winning opening switches 38a) (step A206).

  If there is no input to the special winning opening switch 1 (step A206; N), it is determined whether there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (the other special winning opening switch 38a) (step A210). When there is an input to the special winning opening switch 1 (step A206; Y), a special winning opening count command is prepared (step A207), and effect command setting processing (step A208) is performed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (step A209), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (the other special winning opening switch 38a) (step A210).

  If there is no input to the special winning opening switch 2 (step A210; N), it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214). When there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (step A210; Y), a special winning opening count command is prepared (step A211), and an effect command setting process (step A212) is performed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (step A213), and it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214).

When it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is "0" (step A268), if the value of the winning counter is "0" (step A214; Y), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
If the value of the winning counter is not "0" (step A214; N), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening remaining ball is being processed (step A215).
If the special winning port remaining ball is being processed (step A215; Y), the special winning port switch monitoring process is terminated. If the special winning port remaining ball is not being processed (step A215; N), the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step A216).
If the small hit remaining ball is being processed (step A216; Y), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated. If the small hit remaining ball is not being processed (step A216; N), the value of the winning counter (1 or 2) is added to the special winning opening count (step A217), and it is determined whether the special winning opening count is equal to or more than an upper limit value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round, for example, “9”) (step A217). A218).

  If the special winning opening count is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A218; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring process ends. When the special winning opening count is equal to or more than the upper limit (step A218; Y), the special winning opening count is kept at the upper limit (step A219), and the special figure game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (step A219). (Step A220), it is determined whether the small hitting is being processed (Step A221). If the small hit is not being processed (step A221; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated. The value of the opening operation end is saved (step A222), and the special winning opening switch monitoring process ends. As a result, the special winning opening is closed and one round is completed.

(Normal processing of special maps)
Next, details of the special figure ordinary processing (step A8) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure ordinary processing, first, it is determined whether the special figure reservation number, which is the sum of the special figure 1 start storage number and the special figure 2 start storage number, is 0 (step A301). . That is, it is determined whether there is a start memory.

When the number of special figure reservations is not 0 (step A301; N), that is, when there is a start memory, it is determined whether or not the start memory to be processed this time is special figure 1 reservation (special figure 1 start memory) (step A301). A302).
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are digested in the order of occurrence, so that the start memory to be processed this time, which is the start memory for starting the special figure change display game from now on, is specially used. It is determined whether it is the start memory of FIG. 1 or the start memory of the special figure 2, and the processing for the corresponding special figure change display game is performed.

  If the start memory to be processed this time is the special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 start memory) (step A302; Y), the special figure 1 change start processing (step A303) is performed to correspond to the special figure 1 hold number. A decoration special figure reservation number command to be executed is prepared (step A304), and effect command setting processing (step A305) is performed. Then, a special-figure-variation-in-flight-variation process shift setting process (step A306) is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process ends.

  On the other hand, if the start memory to be processed this time is not the special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 start memory) (step A302; N), that is, the special figure 2 hold (the special figure 2 start memory), A change start process (step A307) is performed, a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is prepared (step A308), and an effect command setting process (step A309) is performed. Then, the special-figure 2 processing shift setting processing (step A310) of the special-figure 2 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary processing ends.

If the number of reserved special figures is 0 (step A301; Y), that is, if there is no start memory, it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A311), and the customer waiting demonstration has not been started. In the case (step A311; N), a customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step A312).
Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A313), effect command setting processing (step A314) is performed, special figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure ordinary processing is ended. . On the other hand, if the customer waiting demonstration has been started in step A311 (step A311; Y), the special figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure ordinary processing ends.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 change start processing (step A303) in the above-described special figure ordinary processing will be described. The special figure 1 change start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure change display game. As shown in FIG. 19, first, a special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol determination area (step A331), and the first special figure fluctuation is displayed. A process of setting the information on the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit or the big hit information, and a small process for determining whether or not the first special figure variable display game is a small hit. A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A332) for performing a process of setting deviation information and small hit information to the hit flag is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A333) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure that sets the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed. An information setting process (step A334) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which various information relating to setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game are set. (Step A335). Thereafter, a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A336) for setting a fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation mode in the first special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting processing for setting fluctuation start information of the first special figure fluctuation display game is performed. (Step A337) is performed, and the special figure 1 change start process ends.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 change start processing (step A302) in the above-described special figure ordinary processing will be described. The special figure 2 change start processing is processing performed at the start of the second special figure change display game, and is the same as the processing in the special figure 1 change start processing shown in FIG. It is performed as an object.

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol determination area (step A341), and the second special figure fluctuation is displayed. A process of setting slippage information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit, and a small process for determining whether the second special figure variable display game is a small hit. A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) for performing a process of setting deviation information and small hit information to the hit flag is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which sets the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is performed. An information setting process (step A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game are set. (Step A345). Thereafter, a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting processing for setting fluctuation start information of the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed. (Step A347), and the special figure 2 change start process ends.

  Information relating to the start of the special figure change display game is set by the special figure 1 change start processing and the special figure 2 change start processing. That is, the game control device 100 forms a determination unit for determining various random numbers stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a variation pattern determining means capable of determining a variation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  In addition, the game control device 100 executes the first variable display game as a variable display game based on the detection of a game ball in the first start winning area (first start winning opening 36), and executes the second start winning area (first A variable display game executing means for executing the second variable display game as the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball at the 2 start winning opening 97 and the normal variable winning device 37). Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100).

  Then, the information on the start of the special figure change display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined change pattern based on the reception of the information on the start of the special figure change display game. Set the details of the effect in the decoration special figure change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure change display game includes a decoration special figure reservation number command including information regarding the number of storages to be started (the number of reservations), a decoration special figure command including information regarding a stop symbol, and a change in the special figure change display game. A fluctuation command including information on the pattern and a stop information command including information on extension of the stop time are given, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the change command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure changing process, first, a display time corresponding to the stopped symbol pattern is set (step A601), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A602). ). In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is a lost symbol pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time, and when the stop symbol pattern is a big hit symbol pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time. If the pattern is a small hit symbol pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time.
Next, the special figure displaying process shift setting process (step A603) is performed, and the special figure displaying process ends. That is, the game control device 100 forms a stop time setting unit that sets a stop time for displaying a stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Processing during special map display]
Next, the details of the special figure displaying process (step A10) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the special figure displaying process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 change start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM is executed. A process (step A702) for clearing the small hit flag area is performed.
Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting processing in the special figure 1 change start processing and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting processing in the special figure 2 change start processing are loaded. (Step A703), a process of clearing the big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM (step A704). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A705), and if it is determined that the big hit is a big hit (step A705; Y), the big hit (the special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure variable display game is started. (For example, turning on the condition device operating signal, turning on the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, turning on the special symbol 2 hit signal) in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708), A round number upper limit value table is set (step A709).

  On the other hand, as a result of checking the big hit flag 2 in step A705, if it is determined that the big hit is not a big hit (step A705; N), it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A706), and it is a big hit (step A706). If it is determined to be A706; Y), a test signal (for example, a signal during the operation of the condition device is turned ON, a signal during the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is turned on, The signal per special symbol (ON) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A707), and processing for setting the round number upper limit table (step A709) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (16, 8, or 2 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained, and the RWM round is performed. The data is saved in the number upper limit area (step A710). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

  Next, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decorative special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and effect command setting processing (step A713) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command relating to information for setting the probability of a winning result in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game to a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and the effect command setting process (step A716). A717) is performed.

  Next, the special winning opening opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of a winning result in the ordinary figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the state of the special winning opening information and the probability. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the big hit 2 signal is ON when a big hit with a payout (a big win opening information other than the big win opening information 1) is ON, and a big hit without a payout (a so-called sudden big hit, etc., big win opening). When the information is the special winning opening information 1), it is ON when a big hit occurs during the time saving state, and is OFF otherwise. The big hit 3 signal is ON when the hit is a big hit with a payout, and is OFF when the hit is a big hit without a payout.

  After that, the special winning opening opening information and the big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of winning as a result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. It is set (step A719), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and the time saving state of the special map when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined based on the information stored later.

  Then, the large winning opening illegal winning number area of the special winning opening (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the special winning opening information is cleared (step A722), and the special winning opening corresponding to the special winning opening information is cleared. The flag outside the unauthorized monitoring period is saved in the mouth unauthorized monitoring period flag area (step A723). Then, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1 (step A724) is performed, and the processing during the special figure display is terminated.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit in step A706 (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
In step A725, when it is determined that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A725; Y), a high probability variation count update process (step A725; Y) for managing the number of special figure variation display games in a high probability state. (Step A726), an effect mode information check process (step A727) related to effect mode setting is performed.

Then, a decorative special figure command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area, prepared (step A729), and effect command setting processing (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the flow shifts to a process of step A733.
If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is in the high probability state (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A733.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A733). Thereafter, the small hit fanfare middle processing shift setting processing 1 (step A734) is performed, and the special figure display middle processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), the high probability variation count updating process for managing the number of special figure variation display games in a high probability state is performed. (Step A735), an effect mode information check process (Step A736) relating to the effect mode setting is performed, and a switching preparation remaining number of revolutions corresponding to the effect mode number is set (Step A737). It is determined whether or not the rotation speed matches (step A738). In addition, the switching preparation remaining rotation speed may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the production modes of the plurality of production modes, or may be the same value in any of the plurality of production modes. (The number of rotations) or the same value (the number of rotations) in all the effect modes among the plurality of effect modes.

If it is determined in step A738 that the effect remaining rotation speed does not match the switching preparation remaining rotation speed (step A738; N), the special figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 1 (step A741) is performed, and the special figure display is performed. The middle processing ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A738 that the remaining production rotation speed matches the remaining switching preparation rotation speed (step A738; Y), a production mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A739), and the production command setting is performed. After performing the processing (step A740), the special figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 1 (step A741) is performed, and the processing during displaying the special figure ends. The effect mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing a pre-reading effect from being performed several rotations before the effect mode is switched. By transmitting the effect mode switching preparation command to the effect control device 300, the effect is effected across modes. Can be avoided.

[Fanfare / interval processing]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval processing (step A11) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the fanfare / interval processing, first, the number of rounds in the special game state is updated by +1 (step A901), and a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special game state is prepared (step A902). And effect command setting processing (step A903).

Thereafter, a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A904), an opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is obtained (step A905), and the number of rounds in the special gaming state is determined by the obtained opening switching determination. It is determined whether the value is larger than the value (step A906).
If the number of rounds is larger than the opening switching determination value (step A906; Y), the large winning opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) for short opening is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A907). A special winning opening opening process shift setting process (step A909) is performed, and the fanfare / interval process ends.
If the number of rounds is not larger than the opening switching determination value (step A906; N), the special winning game opening time for long opening (for example, 29 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A908). Then, a special winning opening opening process shift setting process (step A909) is performed, and the fanfare / interval process ends.

(Processing while opening the big winning opening)
Next, the details of the special winning opening processing (step A12) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special winning opening processing, first, the current round number in the special game state being executed is compared with the round number upper limit value in the RWM round number upper limit area to determine the current round. It is determined whether it is the last round (step A1001). If it is not the last round (step A1001; N), a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1002), and an opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is acquired (step A1003). It is determined whether the number of rounds in the gaming state is greater than the acquired open switching determination value (step A1004).

  If the number of rounds is larger than the opening switching determination value (step A1004; Y), the remaining ball processing time for short closing (for example, 1.4 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1005). An interval command related to an interval between rounds is prepared (step A1007), effect command setting processing (step A1010) is performed, and a special winning opening remaining ball processing transition setting processing (step A1011) is performed, and the special winning opening is being opened. The process ends.

  If the number of rounds is not greater than the open switching determination value (step A1004; N), the remaining ball processing time for long closing (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1004). A1006), an interval command is prepared (step A1007), an effect command setting process (step A1010) is performed, a special winning opening remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1011) is performed, and the special winning opening process is ended. I do.

  On the other hand, if it is the last round (step A1001; Y), the final ball processing time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1008), and the special game state ends. An ending command relating to display control of the ending display screen at the time is prepared (step A1009), an effect command setting process (step A1010) is performed, and a special winning opening remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1011) is performed. The processing during opening of the special winning opening ends.

(Grand Winner Remaining Ball Processing)
Next, the details of the special winning port remaining ball processing (step A13) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special winning port remaining ball processing, first, the current round number in the special game state being executed is compared with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM to determine the current round. It is determined whether it is the last round (step A1101).

If the current round in the special gaming state is not the last round (step A1101; N), a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1102), and an opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is obtained. Then, a normal interval time (for example, 0.1 second) is set (step A1104).
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds in the special game state is greater than the acquired opening switching determination value (step A1105). If the number of rounds is greater than the opening switching determination value (step A1105; Y), step A1109 is performed. Move to the processing of. If the number of rounds is not larger than the opening switching determination value (step A1105; N), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening information is a value of a rank down effect system (step A1106).

  Here, the rank down effect corresponds to an effect of executing a round continuation notification effect for notifying whether or not the big hit round is continued, and notifying that the big hit round is not continued in the round continuation notification effect. When the type of the big hit is 16R probability change B to F (see FIG. 9), the production from the start of the special game state to the final round with the long opening is a common production, and the production with the final round with the long opening is performed. In a possible round, a round continuation notification effect for notifying whether or not the long opening is continued in the next round in an interval period after the special variable prize winning device 38 is closed is performed. That is, a round continuation notification effect is performed in the interval periods of 4R, 8R, and 12R.

  For example, a predetermined jackpot round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 from 1R to 4R, and a round continuation notification effect is executed in an interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed at the 4R. In the case of 16R certainty changes BD to F, the round continuation is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the large winning opening is opened with a long opening also in the rounds after the 5R. In the case of the 16R probability change E, the non-continuation of the round is notified (the rank down effect) in the round continuation notification effect, and the big winning opening is opened shortly in the rounds after the 5R.

  Thereafter, in the 16R probability change BD to F, a predetermined jackpot round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 from 5R to 8R, and the round continues in the interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed at the 8R. Perform a notification effect. In the case of the 16R probability change B, C, F, the round continuation is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the large winning opening is opened with a long opening also in the round after the 9R. In the case of the 16R certainty change D, the non-continuation of the round (rank down effect) is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the large winning opening is opened shortly in the rounds after the 9R.

  Further, in the 16R probability change B, C, F, a predetermined jackpot round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 from 9R to 12R, and the round is continued in the interval period after the special fluctuation winning device 38 is closed at the 12Rth. Perform a notification effect. In the case of the 16R probability change B and F, the round continuation is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the large winning opening is opened with a long opening also in the rounds after the 13R. In the case of the 16R probability change C, the non-continuation of the round (rankdown effect) is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the large winning opening is opened with a short opening in the rounds after the 13R.

If the special winning opening information is not the value of the rank down effect system (step A1106; N), the process proceeds to step A1109. If the special winning opening information is a value of a rank-down effect system (step A1106; Y), it is determined whether the number of rounds is a value of a special effect round (for example, 4, 8, 12R) (step A1106). A1107).
If the number of rounds is not the value of the special effect round (step A1107; N), the process proceeds to step A1109. If the number of rounds is the value of the special effect round (step A1107; Y), an interval time for rank down effect (for example, 3.6 seconds) is set (step A1108), and the process proceeds to step A1109. I do.

  Then, the interval time set in step A1104 or A1108 is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1109), and the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 2 (step A1110) is performed to perform the special winning opening remaining ball processing. To end.

  On the other hand, when the current round in the special game state is the last round (step A1101; Y), a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag save area that stores the effect mode when the special result is derived (step A1101). A1111), an ending time corresponding to the loaded flag, the special winning opening opening information, and the stop symbol pattern is set (step A1112), and the set ending time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is set in the special figure game processing timer area. Save (step A1113). After that, the big hit end processing shift setting processing (step A1114) is performed, and the big winning opening remaining ball processing ends.

[Big hit end processing]
Next, details of the big hit end processing (step A14) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the big hit end processing, first, it is determined whether the time reduction determination data is the time reduction operation data (step A1201).
If it is not the time saving operation data (Step A1201; N), the big hit end setting process 1 is performed (Step A1202), and if it is the time saving operation data (Step A1201; Y), the big hit end setting process 2 is performed (Step A1203). . Then, the effect mode information address table is set (step A1204), and the address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information set at the time of the change start (when the stop symbol is set) is acquired (step A1205).

  Next, as processing for saving information necessary for managing the effect mode in the game control device 100, first, the effect mode number of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired, and saved in the effect mode number area. (Step A1206). Further, the effect remaining rotation speed of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is obtained and saved in the effect remaining rotation speed area (step A1207), and the next mode of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is obtained. The transfer information is acquired and saved in the next mode transfer information area (step A1208).

  After that, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1209), the command is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step A1210), and effect command setting processing (step A1211) is performed. Here, as the probability information command, there are a plurality of commands that further include information on the effect mode in either “high probability / without time saving” or “no high probability / without time saving”. In the case of the present embodiment, when the big hit ends, the state always changes to a probable state (a so-called ST state). Therefore, as the probability information commands, “high probability / time saving / effect mode A”, “high probability / time saving / effect mode B” , “High-probability, no time-saving, effect mode C” and “high-probability, no time-saving, effect mode A”, which are not used in this processing. There is a low probability / no time reduction / effect mode B "and a" low probability / no time reduction / effect mode C ".

Next, an effect rotational speed command corresponding to the effect remaining rotational speed is prepared (step A1212), and effect command setting processing (step A1213) is performed.
Next, a high-probability-change-number command corresponding to the high-probability-change number is prepared (step A1214), an effect command setting process (step A1215) is performed, a special figure ordinary process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A1216), and a big hit is performed. The termination processing ends.

[Treatment during small hit fanfare]
Next, details of the small hit fanfare middle processing (step A15) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 28 (a), in the small hit fanfare middle processing, a small hit middle processing transition setting processing (step A1301) is performed.

[Small hit middle processing shift setting processing]
Next, the details of the small hit mid-flight processing shift setting processing (step A1301) in the small hit fan-fare middle processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), in the small hitting process shift setting process, first, “8” relating to the small hitting process is set as the process number (step A1311), and the process number is assigned to the special figure game process. The data is saved in the number area (step A1312).

Next, the opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) of the big winning opening in the small hitting game is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1313), and a signal relating to the start of the small hitting operation (for example, special electric accessory 1) The operation signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1314).
Next, in order to open the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, ON data for turning on the special winning opening solenoid 38b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1315).
Next, the information of the special winning opening count number area for storing the winning number to the special winning opening is cleared (step A1316), and the small hitting operation initial value (for example, “0”) is saved in the small hitting medium control pointer area. (Step A1317), the small hit middle processing shift setting processing ends.

[Small hit processing]
Next, the details of the small hit processing (step A16) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the small hitting process, first, the value of the small hitting control pointer is loaded (step A1401), and whether the loaded value is equal to or larger than the small hitting operation end value (for example, “6”). Is determined (step A1402).
If the loaded value is not equal to or smaller than the small hit operation end value (step A1402; N), the small hit control pointer is updated by +1 (step A1403), and the small hit operation transition setting process (step A1404) is performed. The hit processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the loaded value is equal to or greater than the small hit operation end value (step A1402; Y), a command for a small hit end screen is prepared (step A1407), and effect command setting processing (step A1408) is performed. The small hit remaining ball processing shift setting processing (step A1409) is performed, and the small hit middle processing ends.

[Small hit ball processing]
Next, details of the small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 30A, in the small hit remaining ball processing, a small hit end processing shift setting processing (step A1501) is performed.

[Small hit end processing shift setting processing]
Next, details of the small hit end processing shift setting processing (step A1501) in the small hit remaining ball processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), in the small hit end processing shift setting processing, first, "10" relating to the small hit end processing is set as the processing number (step A1511), and the processing number is set to the special figure game processing. The data is saved in the number area (step A1512).

Next, the small hit ending time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1513), and a signal regarding the end of the small hit operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is turned off). Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1514).
Next, the information in the special winning opening count number area is cleared (step A1515), the information in the small hit control pointer area is cleared (for example, cleared to 0) (step A1516), and the small hit end processing transition setting processing ends. .

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end processing (step A18) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the small hit ending process, first, a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag save area (step A1601), and it is determined whether the loaded flag is a flag relating to the special figure high probability (step A1601). Step A1602).
If the loaded flag is not the flag relating to the special figure high probability (step A1602; N), the effect mode information address table is set (step A1603), and the effect mode set at the start of the change (when the stop symbol is set). The address of the table corresponding to the migration information is obtained (step A1604).

  Then, the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred is obtained, saved in the effect mode number area in the RWM (step A1605), the effect remaining rotation speed of the effect mode to be shifted is obtained, and the effect remaining rotation speed in the RAM. It saves in the area (step A1606), acquires the next mode transition information of the effect mode to be shifted, and saves it in the next mode transition information area in the RWM (step A1607). Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1608), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the power failure restoration transmission command area (step A1609). If the prepared probability information command matches the value of the power failure restoration transmission command area (step A1609; Y), the process proceeds to step A1616.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the power failure recovery transmission command area (step A1609; N), the prepared probability information command is saved in the power failure recovery transmission command area (step A1610). An effect command setting process (step A1611) is performed.
Next, an effect rotational speed command corresponding to the effect remaining rotational speed is prepared (step A1612), and effect command setting processing (step A1613) is performed.
Further, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A1614), and effect command setting processing (step A1615) is performed.
Then, a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag save area (step A1616), the special figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 3 (step A1617) is performed, and the small hit end processing ends.

[Public figure game processing]
Next, the details of the general-purpose game process (step S110) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the general-figure game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, control of the entire processing relating to the general-figure variation display game, setting of the general-figure display, and the like are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the general game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and a general power winning switch for monitoring an input from the starting port 2 switch 37a. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the general-purpose game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). Note that the minimum value of the general-purpose game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary game processing timer has become "0" (step B4).

  If the value of the general-purpose game processing timer is “0” (step B4; Y), that is, if it is determined that the time has elapsed or the time has already elapsed, the process is referred to branch to the process corresponding to the general-purpose game processing number. A process (step B5) of setting a general-purpose game sequence branch table in a register is performed, and a process (step B6) of obtaining a branch destination address of a process corresponding to a general-purpose game process number using the table is performed. Then, a subroutine call is made in accordance with the general game processing number (step B7).

In step B7, when the general-figure game processing number is “0”, the start of the fluctuation of the general-figure fluctuation display game is monitored, and the setting of the fluctuation start and the effect of the general-figure fluctuation display game are set. A general routine (step B8) for setting information necessary for performing the processing is performed.
In addition, when the general-figure game processing number is “1” in step B7, the general-figure change processing (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the general-figure display processing is performed.

Also, in step B7, if the general-figure game processing number is “2”, if the result of the general-figure change display game is a hit, setting of the general power release time according to whether or not the time saving state is in effect Also, a general-figure displaying process (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the general-floor hitting process is performed.
If the general game processing number is "3" in step B7, the normal game hitting process is performed to continue the normal game hitting process or to set information necessary for performing the normal power remaining ball process. The processing (step B11) is performed.

If the general-purpose game processing number is "4" in step B7, the general-purpose remaining sphere process (step B12) for setting information necessary for performing the general-purpose end process is performed.
If the general-figure game processing number is "5" in step B7, a general-figure-per-stop processing (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the general-figure normal processing is performed.

Then, after preparing a general symbol variation control table for controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the general symbol display (step B14), a symbol variation control process relating to the control of the variation of the ordinary symbol by the universal symbol display (step B15). ) To end the ordinary map game process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the general-purpose game processing timer is not “0” (step B4; N), that is, it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step B14, and the subsequent processing is performed. Do.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, the details of the gate switch monitoring process (step B1) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the gate switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101). Then, when there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; Y), the number of ordinary drawing reservations is acquired and it is determined whether the number of ordinary drawing reservations is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”) (step B102). ).

  If the number of ordinary drawing reservations is less than the upper limit value (step B102; Y), the number of ordinary drawing reservations is updated by +1 (step B103), and the address of the hit random number storage area corresponding to the updated number of ordinary drawing reservations is calculated. (Step B104). Then, the winning random number is extracted, saved in the winning random number storage area of the RWM (step B105), the winning symbol random number is extracted, and saved in the winning symbol random number storing area of the RWM (step B106), and the gate switch monitoring process is performed. To end.

  If it is determined in step B101 that there is no input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; N), or if it is determined in step B102 that the number of ordinary drawing reservations is not less than the upper limit (step B102; N), The gate switch monitoring process ends. That is, the game control device 100 forms a general-purpose start storage means capable of storing the execution right of the normal fluctuation display game as a general-purpose start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on detection of a game ball in a predetermined area.

[Public winning switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the ordinary winning switch monitoring process (step B2) in the above-described ordinary figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the normal winning switch monitoring process, first, during the normal winning, that is, the normal changing display game is in a hit state, and the normal variable winning device 37 is performing a predetermined number of opening operations. It is determined whether there is (Step B201). Then, when the vehicle is in the normal position (step B201; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the starting port 2 switch 37a (step B202), and there is an input to the starting port 2 switch 37a (step B202; Y). Is determined, the count value of the ordinary power counter is updated by +1 (step B203).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the count number of the updated ordinary power counter is equal to or more than an upper limit value (for example, “6”) (step B204), and it is determined that the count number is equal to or more than the upper limit value (step B204; Y). Then, the value of the operation end (for example, “4”) is hit by hitting the control pointer area during the ordinary drawing, and the value of the operation end is saved (step B205), the ordinary game processing timer is cleared to 0 (step B206), and the ordinary power winning switch monitoring process is performed. finish. In other words, when there is a general winning of a prize equal to or more than the upper limit value in the hit state of the ordinary figure, the hit state of the ordinary figure is terminated at that time.

  Also, when it is determined in step B201 that the vehicle is not in the normal position (step B201; N), when it is determined in step B202 that there is no input to the starting port 2 switch 37a (step B202; N), or in step B204. If it is determined that the ordinary power count number is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step B204; N), the ordinary power winning switch monitoring process ends.

(Normal map everyday processing)
Next, the details of the ordinary figure ordinary processing (step B8) in the aforementioned ordinary figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, in the ordinary figure ordinary processing, first, it is determined whether the number of ordinary figure reservations is “0” (step B301), and when the number of ordinary figure reservations is “0” (step B201; Y). ) Performs the ordinary figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 1 (step B322), and ends the ordinary figure ordinary processing. If the number of reserved symbols is not "0" (step B301; N), random numbers are loaded from the winning random number storage area of RWM (for reserved number 1) and the winning symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) ( (Step B302), the winning random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) and the winning symbol random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) are cleared to 0 (step B303), and the probability of a winning result in the ordinary figure change display game is normal. It is determined whether the figure is in the high figure high probability higher than the probability (ie, the small figure low probability), that is, in the time saving state (step B304).

If it is not during the high figure probabilities (step B304; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit judgment value) at the time of the low figure probabilities is set (step B305), and if the high figure probabilities are high (step B304). ; Y) sets the lower limit judgment value (high probability lower limit judgment value) at the time of high probability of ordinary figure (step B306).
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B307). If the value of the hit random number is not equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B307; N), the value of the hit random number is determined in step B305 or B306. It is determined whether it is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B308 (step B308).

If the value of the hit random number is equal to or more than the upper limit judgment value (step B307; Y) or if the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B305 or B306 (step B308; Y), the hit flag is set. Loss information is saved in the area (Step B309), a loss stop symbol number is set (Step B310), and the loss symbol information is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (Step B311), and the stop symbol number is stopped. The image is saved in the symbol area (step B315).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B305 or B306 (step B308; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B312), and the hit loaded in step B302. The hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B313), the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B314), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol. Save to the area (step B315).

  In the case of the present embodiment, the probability of a hit at the time of low probability of public figure is 0/251, the probability of a hit at the time of high probability of public figure is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is “251”, and the lower probability lower limit judgment value is “251” and the high probability lower limit determination value are “1”. Therefore, when the normal probability is low (normal operation state), the value is shifted when the value of the hit random number is all “0” to “250”. In addition, in the case of the normal probability high probability (time saving operation state), the case where the value of the hit random number is any one of “1” to “250” is a hit, and the case where the value of the hit random number is “0” is out of order. .

  After the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B315), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B316). After that, the general figure changing time corresponding to the general figure game mode state is saved in the general figure game processing timer area (step B317). Here, 700 ms is set as the normal figure fluctuation time when the general figure is low probability, and 500 ms is set as the general figure fluctuation time when the general figure is high probability. Then, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B318), the empty area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B319), and the number of ordinary drawing reservations is updated by -1 (step B320). In other words, the process of moving up the ranks of the reserved number of ordinary drawings 2 to 4 that are suspended after the reserved number of ordinary figure 1 by one with the execution of the public figure change display game relating to the oldest reserved number of ordinary figure 1 I do. By this processing, the value for the number of ordinary figure reservations 2 to the number of ordinary figure reservations 4 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is moved from the number 1 for ordinary figure retention to the number 3 for ordinary figure retention in the random number storage area per ordinary figure. Will be done. Then, the value for the number 4 of ordinary figure reservation in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is cleared, and the number of ordinary figure reservation is decremented by one. Then, the normal figure changing process is set (step B321), and the normal figure normal processing ends.

  As described above, at the time of the high probability of general figure (time saving operation state), the case where the value of the hit random number is any one of “1” to “250” hits, and the case where the value of the hit random number is “0”. It will be off. Therefore, in the time saving operation state, the result of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game is almost every time. In the time-saving operation state, if the ordinary figure start memory becomes 0 and the hit state does not end, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 repeatedly opens and closes, and the player hardly reduces the holding ball and the special figure fluctuation. The display game can also continue the game without interruption, which is advantageous for the player. However, when the normal figure start memory becomes 0 and the hit state ends, the normal change winning device 37 is closed until a new general figure start memory is generated and the normal figure change display game wins, and the holding ball is held. Is reduced and the possibility that the special figure change display game is not continuously executed increases, which is disadvantageous for the player.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the process of displaying a general figure (step B10) in the above-described general figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the process of displaying a normal figure, first, the hit flag (hit information or out-of-position information) set in the normal process of the normal figure is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (Step B503).

If the hit flag is not the hit information (step B503; N), that is, if the result of the ordinary figure change display game is out of order, the ordinary figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 1 for shifting to the ordinary figure ordinary processing (step B511) Is performed, and the processing for displaying the ordinary map ends.
On the other hand, if the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), that is, if the result of the normal-floor variation display game is a hit (specific result), is it normal-during support (high-figure high probability)? Is determined (step B504).

  Then, if it is during the normal telephone support (the normal probability of high probability) (step B504; Y), a hitting process setting table is set (step B505), and the hit start pointer corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol information is set. The value (for example, any one of "0", "2", and "4") is acquired and saved in the control pointer area during the ordinary drawing (step B506). Next, the general power release time (for example, 500 msec or 1700 msec) corresponding to the general symbol stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the general symbol game processing timer area (step B507). After that, the normal-drawing-per-middle-process transition setting process (step B210) is performed, and the normal-drawing-during-display processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not during the general telephone support (the general probability is high) (step B504; N), the hit start pointer value for normal time (for example, "4" because it is opened once) is set, and The data is saved in the control pointer area (step B508). Next, a normal power opening time for normal use (for example, 100 ms regardless of the type of winning symbol) is set and saved in a normal figure game processing timer area (step B509). After that, the normal-drawing-per-middle-process transition setting process (step B210) is performed, and the normal-drawing-during-display processing ends. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a normal variable prize device control unit that generates a hit state that converts the normal variable prize device 37 to the open state based on the result of the general figure variable display game being a specific result.

[Medium processing per drawing]
Next, the details of the mid-summer-time hitting process (step B11) in the above-described normal time game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, in the normal time per hit figure processing, first, a normal time per hit figure control pointer is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded normal time per hit figure control pointer is equal to or more than the upper limit value. Is determined (step B602).

If the value of the control pointer during normal operation is not equal to or more than the upper limit value (step B602; N), the control pointer during normal operation is updated by +1 (step B603), and the normal power operation transition setting process (step B604) is performed. Then, the middle processing for normal drawing ends.
On the other hand, when the value of the control pointer during normal operation is not less than the upper limit value (step B602; Y), the process of updating the control pointer area during normal operation in step B603 by +1 is not performed, and the normal power operation transition is performed. The setting process (step B604) is performed, and the process for hitting the ordinary figure ends.

(Privilege operation transition setting process)
FIG. 38 shows the normal power operation shift setting process (step B604) in the above-described normal hitting process. The normal power operation shift setting process is a process of controlling the drive of the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening and closing the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and branches the process according to the value of the control pointer (control pointer during normal time). Like that. In the normal power operation shift setting process, first, a branch process according to the value of the control pointer is performed (step B611).

  If the value of the control pointer is "0" or "2", the flow proceeds to step B612 to control the closing of the normal variable prize device 37 after the normal variable prize device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is closed. Is saved in the general-purpose game processing timer area (step B612), and in order to turn off the general-purpose solenoid 37c, off data is saved in the general-purpose solenoid output data area (step B613), and the general-purpose operation transition setting is performed. The process ends.

  If the value of the control pointer is "1" or "3", the process proceeds to step B614 to control the opening of the normal variable prize device 37. The general power release time, which is the release time, is saved in the general game processing timer area (step B614), and ON data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area to turn on the general solenoid 37c (step B615). The normal power operation transfer setting process ends.

  If the value of the control pointer is "4", the process proceeds to step B616 to end the opening control of the ordinary variable prize device 37 and perform the ordinary electric sphere processing. Is set (step B616). Then, the processing number is saved in the general-purpose game processing number area (step B617), and the general electric remaining ball processing time is saved in the general-purpose game processing timer area (step B619). After that, in order to turn off the general-purpose solenoid 37c, the OFF data is saved in the general-purpose solenoid output data area (step B619), and the general-purpose operation shift setting process ends.

  Here, in the present embodiment, for example, 200 ms as the wait time in step B612, 1700 ms as the open time for ordinary power in step B614, and 600 ms as the processing time for the ordinary electric sphere in step B618 are saved. .

  Further, when the general symbol stop symbol is “hit symbol 1” during the general symbol high probability, “4” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the general symbol display process shown in FIG. In step B507 of the process for displaying the ordinary figure, “500 ms” is acquired as the ordinary power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 ms elapses, the ordinary power release time is "500 ms", so that the ordinary power (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is opened for 500 milliseconds, and thereafter, the control pointer during the ordinary figure is set to "4". Therefore, the normal electric power remaining sphere processing time of 600 ms is set.

  In addition, when the normal symbol stop symbol is “hit symbol 2” during the normal symbol high probability, “2” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal symbol display process shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal-drawing display process, “1700 ms” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 ms elapses, the ordinary power release time is "1700 msec", so that the ordinary power is released for 1700 msec. The time is set, and then the control signal is updated to "3" during the normal operation, so that the power is released for 1700 msec. Then, the control control is updated to "4" for 600 msec. The normal electricity remaining sphere processing time is set.

  In addition, when the normal symbol stop symbol is “hit symbol 3” during the normal symbol high probability, “0” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal symbol display process shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal-drawing display process, “1700 ms” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 ms elapses, the ordinary power release time is "1700 msec", so that the ordinary power is released for 1700 msec, and thereafter, since the control pointer is "0" per ordinary figure, the 200 msec wait time is set. The time is set, and then the control signal is updated to “1” during the normal operation, so that the public power is released for 1700 ms. Then, the control pointer during the normal operation is updated to “2” for 200 ms. The wait time is set, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "3" so that the public power is released for 1700 ms, and then the general control pointer is updated to "4" for 600 ms. Is set.

  In the case where the normal symbol stop symbol is any one of "hit symbol 1", "hit symbol 2", and "hit symbol 3" during the low probability of normal symbol, step B508 of the process during normal symbol display shown in FIG. In step S4, "4" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer, and "100 msec" is acquired as the electric power release time in step B509 of the process for displaying the ordinary figure. Therefore, after the display time of 600 ms elapses, the ordinary power release time is “100 ms”, so the ordinary power is released for 100 ms, and thereafter, the ordinary control pointer is “4”, so that the ordinary power release time is 600 ms. An electric sphere processing time is set.

[End processing per map]
Next, the details of the per-figure-per-end processing (step B13) in the above-mentioned perforated figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), in the ordinary figure end processing, ordinary figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 2 (step B801) is performed.

[Normal figure normal processing shift setting processing 2]
Next, the details of the ordinary figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 2 (step B801) in the ordinary figure end processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (b), in the ordinary figure ordinary processing shift setting processing 2, first, the processing number “0” relating to the ordinary figure ordinary processing is set (step B811), and the processing number is assigned to the ordinary figure game processing. The data is saved in the number area (step B812).

  After that, a signal relating to the end of the hit of the normal fluctuation display game (for example, the normal signal per normal symbol is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B813), and the illegal fluctuation monitoring period of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is defined. The flag (the flag during the illegal monitoring period) is saved in the flag area for monitoring the illegal operation of the ordinary telephone (step B814), and the ordinary drawing shift setting process 2 ends.

  Next, an example of the effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 40, at the center of the display area of the display device 41, a decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is provided. Here, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed by variably displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas and then stopping the display.

  In addition, a first hold display unit 83 for performing a first hold display, which is one of hold displays for performing a display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, is provided below the display area. The first hold display section 83 displays a first special figure 1 hold display section 83a corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and a decorative start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory. And a first special figure 2 suspension display section 83b.

  The decorative start memory display displayed on the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a corresponds to the special figure 1 start memory on a one-to-one basis, and is displayed side by side in the storage order. Indicates that there is a memory. The decoration start storage display displayed on the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b is one-to-one corresponding to the special figure 2 start storage, and is displayed in the storage order, and here, the four special figures are displayed. 2 indicates that there is a start memory.

  The decoration start storage display at the left end in each hold display section is a decoration start storage display corresponding to the start storage stored first, and shifts to the left every time the display is completed. In addition, it is possible to give a notice of a pending change in which the result of the special figure change display game and the result of the pre-reading such as the change pattern and the like corresponding to each start memory are indicated and notified by the display mode. Here, the third decorative start storage display from the left of the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a and the third decorative start storage display from the left of the first special figure 2 hold display section 83 are in the normal display mode (here, the display form is the same). The display mode is different from the display mode (shaded in white) (in this case, shaded), and a pending change notice for suggesting and notifying the prefetch result is performed.

  Note that there are a plurality of types of changes in the display mode. For example, the degree of expectation of a special result differs depending on the type. Although the change of the display color is shown here as the change of the display mode, the display and the shape of the character or the like may be changed. Also, a decorative start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and a decorative start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory may be displayed side by side in the order of occurrence on one hold display unit. In this case, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory may be displayed so as to be distinguishable.

  At the lower part of the display area and to the left of the hold display section 83, there is provided an on-hold hold display section 84 for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the currently running special figure change display game. At the start of the special figure change display game, the decoration start storage display at the left end of the first special figure 1 reservation display section 83a or the first special figure 2 suspension display section 83b is transferred to the execution pending display section 84, and the execution is started. The result of the special figure change display game, the change pattern, and the like are suggested and notified in the display mode.

  In addition, a second hold display unit 86 that performs a second hold display, which is one of the hold displays of the displays corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, is provided in the upper right portion of the display area. The second reserved display section 86 includes a second special figure 1 reserved display section 86a for displaying a display corresponding to the special figure 1 start storage, and a second special figure 2 reserved display section for performing a display corresponding to the special figure 2 start storage. 86b. In the second hold display unit 86, the numbers of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are displayed by numerals. Here, it is shown that there are four start memories, respectively. Of course, similarly to the first hold display section 83, a decoration start storage display corresponding to the start storage one-to-one may be displayed.

  The first hold display section 83 and the second hold display section 86 both perform display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory. As will be described later, the first hold display unit 83 may be hidden by the operation of the sub-display device 49 which is an effect display or an operable effect device, but the second hold display unit 86 may be hidden by the effect display or the sub-display device. It is not hidden by 49 and is always visible.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of the effect of the SP3 reach in which the result is out of order. In this example, as shown in FIG. 41A, two special figure 1 start memories and two special figure 2 start memories are stored. Further, the second decorative start storage display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is set to a display mode different from the normal display mode, and a hold change notice indicating a prefetch result is performed. Then, from the state where the identification information is variably displayed in each of the left, middle and right variable display areas as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the left and right variable display as shown in FIG. 41 (b) The same identification information is temporarily stopped in the area to reach the reach state. In the left and right variable display areas, the identification information is displayed in a shaking state to indicate that it is a temporary stop.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), a reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started. The reach effect display here is an effect display in which a background display indicating the model name “CR TORA” covers the screen. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is hidden, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, the reach state evolves and the SP3 reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, starts as shown in FIG. 41 (d). Even during the execution of the SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area, and the display of the first hold display section 83 and the execution hold display section 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  As described above, during execution of the specific effect, the display of the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and only the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. By doing so, the display area can be widely used for the effect, the interest of the game can be improved, and the information of the starting memory can always be shown. Then, when the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a of the second hold display section 86 as shown in FIG. Is updated immediately. Furthermore, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 2 reservation display section 86b of the second reservation display section 86 is made as shown in FIG. Updated immediately. This allows the player to check the information of the start memory even during the execution of the specific effect, thereby preventing inconvenience to the player.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), when the specific effect ends, the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area. In addition, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is restarted. At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83b is updated to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83b. Is updated to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect. With this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice indicating the prefetch result corresponding to these new start memories. Here, the third decorative start memory display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b is shown. Is a display mode different from the normal display mode, and the pre-read result is suggested.

  FIG. 42 shows a so-called pseudo-continuous fluctuation in which the variable display is restarted once or more once after temporarily stopping in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in a result mode other than the special result mode during the special figure fluctuation display game. An example of an effect that is an SP3 reach in which the result is out of order after the display mode is executed has been described. In this example, as shown in FIG. 42A, two special figure 1 start memories and two special figure 2 start memories are stored, and the second decorative start from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is displayed. The stored display is different from the normal display mode, and a pending change notice indicating the pre-read result is performed.

  When the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas as shown in FIG. 42 (a) to enter the reach state, the reach effect which forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 42 (b) Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is hidden, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the pseudo continuous effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous change display mode, is started. During the execution of the pseudo continuous effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area, and the display of the first hold display section 83 and the hold hold display section 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of this specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a of the second hold display section 86 is immediately made as shown in FIG. Will be updated to Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), the pseudo continuous effect display is completed, and the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed in the center of the display area. Then, the display of “run” indicating that there is a re-variation in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped.

  Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is restarted with the end of the pseudo continuous effect display. At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect. In addition, with this update, it is also possible to start a reservation change notice indicating the prefetch result corresponding to the new start memory. In this case, the third decorative start memory display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is normally displayed. The display mode is different from the display mode, and the pre-read result is suggested.

  After that, the re-variation display is performed as shown in FIG. 42 (e), and the reach state is set again as shown in FIG. 42 (f). Then, as described above, the reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, is started as shown in FIG. 4 (g), and the decorative special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed in a small size at the upper left of the display area. At the same time, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is hidden, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (h), a pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous change display mode is performed, and as shown in FIG. 42 (i), the pseudo continuous effect display. When the display is completed, the decorative special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area, and the display of the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section 84 is restarted. Then, the display of “run” indicating that there is a re-variation in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (j), if the special figure 2 start storage occurs in a state where the specific effect is not performed and the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 are displayed, FIG. As shown in (k), the display is immediately updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. In addition, with this update, it is possible to start a pending change notice indicating the prefetch result corresponding to the new start memory, and the decorative start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is different from the normal display mode. The display mode is set, and the result of the pre-reading is suggested. Also, in the second special figure 2 suspension display section 86b, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the start memory.

  Then, the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 42 (k), the reach effect display is started as shown in FIG. 42 (l), and the decorative special figure change display game display section 85 is located at the upper left of the display area. While being displayed small, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is hidden, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, the SP3 reach effect display is executed as shown in FIG. 42 (m), the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (n), and the special figure change display game ends.

  As described above, in the pseudo consecutive fluctuation display mode, the state where the first suspension display section 83 is not displayed during the execution of the unit fluctuation display, and the state where the first suspension display section 83 is temporarily displayed during the execution of the unit fluctuation display. The restart display can be executed, and the display update accompanying the occurrence of a new start memory can be executed in the restart display. Of course, the timing of non-display and resumption of the first hold display unit 83 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 42, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, non-display is performed during temporary suspension, and display is performed during re-change. You may do it.

  In FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, when the first hold display unit 83 is redisplayed, a hold change notice indicating a prefetch result corresponding to a new start memory generated in a non-display state can be started. Alternatively, the display mode (suggestion content) may be changed for the suspension change notice that has already been started. Of course, the timing of changing the display mode (suggested content) for the reserved change notice that has already been started can be arbitrarily set in addition to the above. Further, in FIG. 42, the re-variation display is performed after the reach state is displayed once. However, the re-variation display may be performed by temporarily stopping without reaching the reach state display mode. In FIG. 42, the first hold display unit 83 is displayed during the re-variation display. However, after the temporary suspension, the display is not displayed until the end of the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode or the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. You may do it.

  Next, control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described. The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes a main process shown in FIG. 43 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 43, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, the interrupt is prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, initialization of the VDP 312 is performed (step C3), and interruption is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (step C7).

  After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, a loop process is performed as a main loop process. In this loop processing, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, effect button input processing (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on an operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interrupt process. In the effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, a process for changing the effect content is performed.

  Then, a hall / player setting mode process for setting a changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal and the like and accepting an operation by the player to change the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal is performed (step C10). Next, a random number update process (Step C11) for updating a random number for determining details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed, and a received command check process for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100 ( Step C12) is performed.

  Next, a scenario setting process (Step C13) and a motion control process (Step C14) for controlling the progress of the performance are performed, and the drawing command is edited and transmitted (Step C15), and the preparation end of the drawing command is set. (Step C16). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and the processing is performed until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 ms) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C17). In the present embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1/30 second for one frame), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is input twice. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the image update (frame switching) may be performed in 1/60 second, or the image updating (frame switching) may be performed later than 1/60 second. Switching). If it is determined in step C17 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C17; N), the processing of step C17 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C17 that the current time is the frame switching timing (step C17; Y), an instruction to draw a screen is issued (step C18).

  After that, a sound control process (step C19) for controlling the output of the sound from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b), a decoration for controlling the LED of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the information display device 800. The control processing (step C20), the movable body control processing for controlling the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44 (step C21) are performed, and the processing returns to the step for clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check processing]
FIG. 44 shows a received command check process (step C12) in the above-described main process. In the received command check processing, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts the number of commands received during one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of received commands (step C31), and the command is received. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C32). When it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C32; N), the received command check processing ends. When it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C32; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C33).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C34), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C35), and whether or not copying of the commands for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C36). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer, but the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (the RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thus, in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command, the command (data) can be moved to make a space. In addition, the analysis of the command can be collectively performed in one round of the main processing.

  If it is determined in step C36 that command copying for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C36; N), the process returns to step C34. If it is determined that copying of commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C36; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C37), and a received command analysis process (step C38) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C39), and it is determined whether the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C40). If it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C40; N), the process returns to step C37. If it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C40; Y), the received command check processing ends. As described above, in the received command check processing, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are analyzed collectively. In this embodiment, the configuration is such that up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Receive command analysis processing]
FIG. 45 shows a received command analysis process (step C38) in the above-mentioned received command check process. In the received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C51), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C52). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C52; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C53).

  If it is determined in step C52 that MODE and ACT are not in the normal range (step C52; N), or if it is determined in step C53 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step C53; N), the reception is performed. The command analysis processing ends.

  If it is determined in step C53 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C53; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of a single command such as a hold number command or an error command (step C53). C54). The one-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike commands that make sense in combination such as symbol commands and variable commands. The single command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single command (step C54; Y), the single command processing (step C55) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

  When it is determined in step C54 that MODE is not within the range of the single command (step C54; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol command (step C56). The symbol-related command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special figure (for example, what the stop symbol of the special figure is). If the MODE is determined to be within the range of the symbol command (step C56; Y), the symbol command processing (step C57) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

  If it is determined in step C56 that MODE is not in the range of the symbol command (step C56; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the variable command (step C58). The fluctuation command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. If the MODE is determined to be within the range of the variable command (step C58; Y), the variable command processing (step C59) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

  If it is determined in step C58 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C58; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the big hit command (step C60). The big hit command is a command for instructing an operation (such as display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) related to the effect during the big hit. When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the big hit command (step C60; Y), the big hit command processing (step C61) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

  If it is determined in step C60 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot-related command (step C60; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the pre-reading symbol-related command (step C62). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the pre-reading symbol-related command (step C62; Y), the pre-reading symbol-related command processing (step C62) is performed, and the received command analyzing process ends.

  If it is determined in step C62 that MODE is not in the range of the prefetching pattern command (step C62; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetching variable command (step C64). If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable command (step C64; Y), the prefetch variable command processing (step C65) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

  The pre-reading commands (pre-reading fluctuation command and pre-reading symbol command) are commands for informing a fluctuation pattern or a stop symbol corresponding to the start memory in advance, and are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the time of start winning. You. It should be noted that ordinary variable commands and symbol commands that are not pre-read are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the variable display. Based on the pre-reading-related command, setting of a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as pre-read notice or pre-read effect) is performed. The look-ahead notice effect is to determine whether or not a big hit will occur (or what kind of change pattern will occur) when the special figure change display game corresponding to the start memory (hold) of the special figure change display game is not executed thereafter. , To notify the player in advance with a certain degree of reliability, to notify the player of a change in hold to change the display of the decoration start-up memory, to give a notice of sound, LED light emission, effect display, etc. , And continuous productions that are continuous over the period.

  When it is determined in step C64 that MODE is not in the range of the prefetch variable command (step C64; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the test mode command (step C66). The test mode command is a command for instructing operation in the test mode (including a command for instructing transition to the test mode). The test mode has nothing to do with the game in the market, but before the game machine is shipped, whether various devices (displays, voices, LEDs, motors, solenoids, etc. controlled by the production control device) operate normally, etc. This is one of the modes of the effect control device that allows the user to check the game mode, and is a mode different from the normal game state.

  If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the test mode command (step C66; Y), test mode command processing (step C67) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends. If it is determined in step C66 that MODE is not within the range of the test mode command (step C66; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

[Symbol command processing]
FIG. 46 shows the symbol command processing (step C57) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In the symbol command processing, first, a special figure type (either special figure 1 or special figure 2) corresponding to MODE is set (step C71), and a symbol type corresponding to a combination of MODE and ACT is set. Save (step C72) and terminate the symbol command processing.

  The symbol type is a category of symbols such as a missing symbol, a 16R probability variation A to F symbol, a 6R probability variation symbol, a 2R probability variation A, B symbol, a small hit symbol, and is associated with ACT data. Since the ratio of symbols changes between Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 (the probability of change is the same), this symbol type setting table is provided separately for each MODE, and data corresponding to MODE from a plurality of symbol type setting tables is provided. Is selected, and a symbol type corresponding to ACT is set with reference to the table.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 47 shows the variable command processing (step C59) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether the special figure type is undetermined (step C81). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and is the information set in the step C71 of the above-described symbol command processing.

  If the special figure type is undetermined (step C81; Y), the variable command processing ends. Further, when the special figure type is not determined (step C81; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C82), and the variable command and the symbol type are checked. It is determined whether there is a mismatch (step C83).

  When the fluctuation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C83; Y), the fluctuation command processing ends. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C83; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C84). The symbol type means a symbol category, and the symbol type includes, for example, a missing symbol, a 16R probability variation A to F symbol, a 6R probability variation symbol, a 2R probability variation A, B symbol, a small hit symbol, and the like. The case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent means that an effect such as when a symbol command of a 16R certain variation A symbol is received even though a variation command (variation pattern command) of a loss is received. Means a contradictory combination (combination of a fluctuation command and a symbol type).

  In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C84), the variation pattern type that is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure is determined according to the received command. Then, a fluctuation effect setting process for setting information for performing an effect according to the fluctuation command is performed (step C85).

  Next, the special figure fluctuation is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C86). Here, the special figure is being changed means that the special figure is being changed (during a demonstration waiting for a customer, during a big hit, or during a fanfare). If the number of prefetching effects (the number of prefetching executions) is not zero, the number of prefetching effects is updated by -1 (a process of reducing the number of prefetching effects by 1) (step C87), and the variable command processing ends.

(Variation effect setting processing)
48 and 49 show the variation effect setting process (step C85) in the above-described variation command processing. In the fluctuation effect setting processing, first, it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern type is the fluctuation without reach (step C91). If the variation pattern type is the variation without reach (step C91; Y), the first-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code and special figure type set at that time and the effect mode at that time is set. (Step C92). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without a reach, the symbol type is always a lost symbol, and it is not necessary to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The effect mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the effect control device 300 (in the present embodiment, a command of the game mode is also transmitted from the game control device 100), and naturally differs depending on the model. There are a probability change mode, a time saving mode, a latent mode, and the like. Further, in each mode, there are provided a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect of the decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 are different.

  Next, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the number of reservations of the special figure type is acquired (step C93). Thus, in the case of a change without reach, it is possible to change the lottery content of the notice effect (appearance rate of each notice effect mode) appearing during each change according to the number of reservations. Thereafter, a lottery of a notice appearing during the change in the first half is performed using the first-half notice distribution group table (step C96).

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern type is not the variation without reach (step C91; N), the first-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode and symbol type set at that time is set. (Step C94). Then, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, an address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is obtained (step C95). The lottery of the notice appearing in the game is performed (step C96).

  Next, in steps C97 to C99, a lottery for a notice effect of the latter half change is performed. Note that the latter half of the special figure change display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a change display in a special result mode (a special symbol combination) in which a display area other than a specific area in a plurality of rows of the special figure has a big hit). Is stopped and the variable display is performed only in the specific area). On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action. In the case of the pseudo-run variation display mode as shown in FIG. 42, as shown in FIG. 42 (k), the variation is in the first half until the pseudo-run ends and reaches the reach state, and after FIG. 42 (k) Changes in the latter half.

  First, a second-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type set at that time is set (step C97). The second-half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the second-half notice distribution group table. Then, the address of the second-half notice distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired with reference to the second-half notice distribution group address table (step C98), and the second-half notice distribution group table is used to change during the second half (reaching) using the second-half notice distribution group table. A lottery for the appearing notice is performed (step C99).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49, a basic BGM number (a music number of the basic BGM) and a decoration number (a number indicating the type of production by a decoration lamp or the like) corresponding to the production mode are set (step C100). Since the BGM and decorations that are normally fluctuating for each effect mode are different, first, a default in each effect mode is set. When a special BGM or decoration is performed in advance or the like, a change is made in a scenario table that manages the flow of the effect.

  Next, a notice distribution according to the first-half fluctuation type selected by lot in step C96 is performed. Here, only a part of the notice distribution when the first-half variation type is the pseudo-run variation as shown in FIG. 42 is shown. The first-half variation type is a variation notice type distributed on the effect control device side in the same MODE (for example, pseudo continuous variation). In addition, the pseudo continuous fluctuation is a re-variation in which the temporary display is temporarily stopped in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decorative special figure variable display game in the middle of the special figure variable display game as shown in FIG. This is a so-called pseudo continuous change display mode in which display is performed once or more. This pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode includes a case where the number of times of performing the re-variation display is different. For example, the pseudo consecutive three fluctuations included in the pseudo consecutive fluctuation display mode are such that the re-performation display is performed twice as shown in FIG. In other words, an effect that makes it appear as if the special figure change display game was performed three times by the two temporary stops and the display of the final result mode.

  If it is determined that the first-half variation type is a pseudo-run (step C101), and if the first-half variation type is not a pseudo-run (step C101; N), a notice distribution for another first-half variation type omitted here is performed, and the process proceeds to step C103. I do. If it is a pseudo-run (Step C101; Y), a pseudo-run effect setting process for setting an effect related to the pseudo-run variation display mode is performed (Step C102), and the process proceeds to Step C103.

  In step C103, it is determined whether the special figure type is special figure 2 fluctuation. When the special figure 2 is changed (step C103; Y), the special figure 2 suspension scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 2 suspension number is set (step C104). As a result, an animation scenario in which the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is reduced is set. Next, the fourth symbol (special figure 2 change) scenario table information is set (step C105). The fourth symbol is a symbol for displaying, on the display device 41, a decorative special figure variable display game separately from the decorative special figure variable display game using the first to third symbols. Information about the fluctuation of the figure fluctuation display game is set.

  If the special figure 2 does not fluctuate in step C103 (step C103; N), the special figure 1 suspension scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number is set (step C106), and the special figure 1 start storage is supported. Set an animation scenario in which the decoration start memory display decreases. Next, the fourth symbol (special figure 1 change) scenario table information is set (step C107), and information on the change of the decorative special figure change display game based on the fourth design is set.

  After that, an effect setting process according to the second half variation pattern is performed. Here, only a part of the latter half variation pattern is shown, but the effect setting processing for the other latter half variation pattern is also performed. First, it is determined whether the ACT data (data of the second-half variation pattern) is out of SP3 (step C108). The SP3 deviation is a fluctuation pattern in which the special 3 reach in which the result is a deviation is executed as shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. If the ACT data is SP3 off (step C108; Y), SP3 offset setting processing for setting an effect of SP3 reach in which the result is off is performed (step C109), and the variable effect setting processing ends. If the ACT data is not out of SP3 (step C108; N), it is determined whether the ACT data is per SP3 (step C110).

  The SP3 hit is a fluctuation pattern in which a special 3 reach in which the result is a big hit or a small hit is executed. If the ACT data is per SP3 (step C110; Y), the per-SP3 permutation setting process is performed (step C111), and the fluctuation effect setting process ends. If the ACT data is not per SP3 (step C110; N), the process for other variation patterns omitted here is performed, and the variation effect setting process ends.

  A process for setting a notice effect of the first half variation, such as the above-described pseudo continuous effect setting process (step C102), a process for setting the decoration special figure suspension display and an effect for the fourth symbol in steps C104 to C107, and a process for setting the SP3 deviation. In the process of setting an effect according to the second half variation pattern, such as (Step C109) and the SP3 hit setting process (Step S111), the effect control device 300 controls by performing a process of setting scenario control data for the effect. An effect operation in various devices is set.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50A, the RAM of the effect control device 300 is provided with a storage area for scenario management called a “scenario management registration address area” and a “scenario management area”. In the process of setting the scenario control data for production, necessary data is set in these storage areas. The scenario management area includes a scenario timer area for storing a scenario timer value, a PB timer area for storing a PB timer (push button timer) value, and a PB detection flag (push button detection flag). ), And a scenario data table area for storing the address of the scenario data table.

  In addition, there is a scenario management area having the same structure corresponding to each scenario layer for each scenario layer. Here, since there are eight scenario layers, there are eight scenario management areas (scenario management areas 0 to 7). The scenario management registration address area is an area for storing the start address of the scenario management area for each scenario layer. In this example, since there are eight scenario layers, the corresponding eight start addresses (scenario layer) (Addresses for address 0 to addresses for scenario layer 7). Of these eight scenario layers, scenario layer 0 is basically for the background, scenario layer 1 is for effect 1, scenario layer 2 is for the left symbol, and scenario layer 3 is for the right symbol. Scenario layer 4 is for medium symbols, scenario layer 5 is for reservation, scenario layer 6 is for effect 2, and scenario layer 7 is for fourth symbols.

  However, it is not limited to this mode. For example, in the present embodiment, the number of scenario layers is eight, but the number of scenario layers is not limited to this. In particular, the number of layers used for backgrounds, notices, and other effects may increase or decrease depending on the model specifications. Also, the control target of each scenario layer is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and various allocations can be made.

  By setting the necessary data in these storage areas in the process of setting the scenario control data for production, the address of the scenario table that specifies the series of production contents for each scenario layer is specified, and this scenario table The production will proceed according to. The scenario management registration address area is provided for each scenario layer as described above, and if there is something to be controlled, the scenario management registration address area X (X = 0 to 7) corresponds to the scenario management registration address area. If the address of the management area is stored and there is no control, the corresponding scenario management registration address area X is set to NULL. For example, since a hold display is not performed during a movie waiting for a customer, an address (address of the scenario management area 0) is set in the background area (scenario management registration address area corresponding to the scenario management area 0). However, NULL is set in the reserved area (scenario management registration address area corresponding to scenario management area 5).

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50B, the RAM of the effect control device 300 is provided with a storage area for motion management called “motion management registration address area” and “motion management area”. ing. These areas are areas for registering a motion (such as a series of movements of a character) specified in the scenario table when performing an effect according to the scenario table, and the registered motion is executed as an effect.

  Among them, the motion management area is a display number which is the number (maximum number) of objects to be display-controlled (not necessarily displayed on the screen) (for example, in the case of a left symbol, a next symbol, a current symbol, a previous symbol). ), An area for storing the frame number indicating how many frames the processing has progressed (an area for the frame number), and how many lines of the motion table have been processed. Area for storing a command position (command area) and an area for storing address data (corresponding to a motion index) indicating which table to use from among a plurality of motion list tables (motion list) Table area) and display information areas for the number of displays.

  In addition, a motion management area having the same structure exists for the motion layers (in this example, motions 0 to 13) corresponding to the motion layers. In this example, there are 14 motion layers. There are also 14 areas (motion management areas 0 to 13). Further, there are 14 motion management registration address areas (addresses for the motion layer 0 to 13) corresponding to the motion management area.

  That is, a plurality of motions can be controlled independently in one scenario, and a plurality of characters can be controlled in one motion. For example, in a normal symbol variation scenario, there are a left symbol motion, a middle symbol motion, a right symbol motion, and a fourth symbol motion, each of which is independently controlled. Further, for the left symbol, for example, the next symbol, the current symbol, and the previous symbol can be displayed on one screen, so that the motion of the left symbol includes information corresponding to the three symbols.

  Then, according to the contents of the scenario table, the motion of the layer is set by saving the motion table address, which is the control content, in the motion management area corresponding to the layer number of the motion to be controlled (hereinafter referred to as the corresponding motion management area). Is done. In the present application, a motion layer number (0 to 13 in this example) is simply expressed as a motion number, or is used as a motion management area X (X is a number corresponding to a motion number). There are cases.

  There are a plurality of display information areas in the motion management area corresponding to the number of displays (the number of objects). Each display information area has a display type, an effect type, an effect parameter, an x coordinate of an upper left point of the display, and an upper left point of the display. Y-coordinate, x-coordinate of upper right point of display, y-coordinate of upper right point of display, x-coordinate of lower left point of display, y coordinate of lower left point of display, image index, background color, foreground color, moving picture with only IP picture (I picture) It includes an area for storing the data of the frame count at the time and the data of the behavior index.

  Here, the display type is the type of the object (including information indicating a still image or a moving image (movie) and information indicating a type of the movie (whether it is an I picture or not)). The effect type is information indicating the type of effect (processing such as imparting transparency) to be added to an image. The effect parameter is a parameter of the effect (such as a degree of transparency in a case where transparency is provided). The x-coordinate and the y-coordinate are data for specifying the display position of the image. In this case, for the polygon display function (a function of displaying a solid as a polyhedron), three points of a display upper left point, a display upper right point and a display lower left point There are coordinates. The image index is a number that specifies a still image or a movie. The frame count at the time of a moving image including only IPicture is data indicating what frame data is IPicture (that is, I frame). The behavior index is an index for behavior (design replacement). The behavior (design replacement) replaces only a character (still image or moving image) at the same size and same display position, and is different from cut-in character replacement and the like. In the cut-in character replacement, the size and display position of the character can also be changed by the replacement.

  The effects controlled by the effect control device 300 include a pseudo continuous effect setting process (step C102), a process of setting the decoration special figure suspension display and the effect of the fourth symbol in steps C104 to C107, and an SP3 deviation setting process (step C102). A scenario table for each scenario layer is set in a process of setting scenario control data for rendering, such as C109) and SP3 hit setting process (step S111). By registering, changing, and deleting motions in accordance with the scenario table, effects according to the scenario table are realized.

  Thereby, for example, the non-display or redisplay of the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the execution hold display unit 84 as shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 is performed according to the scenario table. This is realized by deleting or registering the display on the display unit 84. Further, the continuation of the display of the second hold display unit 86 is realized by displaying the display of the second hold display unit 86 so that the display is prioritized (in front) over the background and other displays. You. Of course, whether or not to display or redisplay the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is set to be displayed (in front) so as to be prioritized over the background and other displays. It may be realized by doing so.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 51 shows a single command processing (step C55) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In the single command processing, first, it is determined whether MODE is a customer waiting demonstration (step C121).

  When MODE is determined to be a customer waiting demonstration (step C121; Y), it is determined whether or not the P-machine state is set during the customer waiting demonstration (step C122), and is already set during the customer waiting demonstration. In the case (step C122; Y), the single command processing ends. If it is not set during the customer waiting demonstration (step C122; N), a customer waiting scenario data setting process for setting an effect in the customer waiting state is performed (step C123). Further, the customer waiting A is set as the P machine state (step C124), and the single command processing ends.

  If it is determined in step C121 that the MODE is not a customer waiting demonstration (step C121; N), the MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 hold system, that is, the received command is a decorative feature corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory. It is determined whether the command is a figure hold number command (step C125). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 reservation system (step C125; Y), the special figure 1 reservation information setting processing (step C126) for storing information related to the reservation of the special figure 1 is performed, and The one-shot command processing ends. If it is determined that MODE is not in the range of the special figure 1 hold system (step C125; N), the MODE is in the range of the special figure 2 hold system, that is, the received command corresponds to the special figure 2 start storage. It is determined whether the command is a decoration special figure reservation number command (step C127).

  If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the special figure 2 reservation system (step C127; Y), the special figure 2 reservation information setting processing (step C128) for storing information related to the reservation of the special figure 2 is performed, and The one-shot command processing ends. When it is determined that MODE is not in the range of the special figure 2 reservation system (step C127; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the symbol stop system (step C129).

  When MODE is determined to be within the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; Y), a symbol stop scenario data setting process for setting an effect when the symbol is stopped is performed (step C130), and the P machine state is set as a normal state. Is set (step C131), and the single command processing ends. When it is determined that the MODE is not in the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; N), processing for other MODEs not shown such as RAM initialization, power failure recovery, error / injustice, effect mode, probability information, etc. I do.

[Special figure 1 hold information setting processing]
FIG. 52 shows the special figure 1 hold information setting processing (step C126) in the above-described one-shot command processing. In this special figure 1 hold information setting process, first, the special figure 1 hold number is loaded and set as the previous hold number (step C141), and the command value is set to the special figure 1 hold number and set as the new hold number (step C142). ), It is determined whether the number of new reservations matches the number of previous reservations (step C143).

  If the new hold number and the previous hold number match (step C143; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process ends. If the new hold number and the previous hold number do not match (step C143; N), it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C144). The specific effect is an effect in which at least the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed as described with reference to FIGS.

  When the specific effect is not being executed (step C144; N), the process proceeds to step C146. If the specific effect is being executed (step C144; Y), non-display information is set (step C145), and the index of the motion control table for suspension corresponding to the new suspension number is calculated and saved (step C144). Step C146). Then, the scenario layer number 5 is prepared (step C147), the address of the special figure 1 reserved scenario data table (reserved X number) is prepared (step C148), and the scenario data setting process is performed (step C149).

  Thereby, the update of the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the second hold display unit 86 is set. Since the second hold display unit 86 is always displayed, a scenario for immediately updating the display is set. Further, the first hold display unit 83 is configured such that the timing of updating the display is made different depending on the presence / absence of non-display information. If the display is being displayed, a scenario for immediately updating the display is set. If it is in the middle, a scenario that is updated at the timing when the display is restarted is set. The timing at which the display is restarted can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress status of the scenario of the effect currently being executed to the end of the specific effect. By setting such a scenario, the display of the first hold display unit 83 is updated when the display is restarted on the first hold display unit 83 as shown in FIG. 41 (f) or FIG. 42 (d). Becomes possible.

  Thereafter, the non-display information is cleared (step C150), and it is determined whether the number of holdings has increased (step C151). If the number of holds has increased (step C151; Y), a display pattern of hold normal lighting is set in the color information area corresponding to the new hold number (step C152). The color information area is an area for storing information on the display mode of the decorative start memory display indicating the pre-read result, and here, the normal display mode is set as the display mode of the decorative start memory display corresponding to the newly generated start memory. I do. The change in the display mode of the decorative start storage display based on the result of the prefetch for the start memory is performed by a later prefetch variation command processing.

  Then, it is determined whether the state of the machine P is in a big hit (during a special game state) (step C153), and if the state of the machine P is in a big hit (step C153; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process ends. I do. If the state of the P machine is not a big hit (step C153; N), a request is made to output a start-up winning sound (step C154), and the special figure 1 reservation information setting processing ends. On the other hand, if the reserved number has not increased (step C151; N), that is, if it has decreased, the special figure 1 prefetch information area is shifted (step C155), and the color information area is shifted (step C156). The reservation information setting process in FIG. 1 ends.

  In the special figure 2 hold information setting processing (step C128) in the one-shot system command processing, the same processing as the above-described special figure 1 hold information setting processing is performed for the special figure 2 start storage. By the above-described special figure 1 hold information setting processing and special figure 2 hold information setting processing, information corresponding to the generated hold is displayed on the first hold display unit 83 and the second hold display unit 86 at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control device 300 forms a start storage display unit that can display the hold display indicating the information on the start storage stored in the start storage unit on the display device 41.

[Read-ahead design command processing]
FIG. 53 shows the prefetching symbol command processing (step C63) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this look-ahead symbol command processing, first, the received look-ahead stop symbol command is saved in a look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the total number of reservations (step C301), and a look-ahead variation pattern command reception waiting flag is set (step C302). Then, the pre-reading symbol system command processing ends. By setting the prefetch variation command reception waiting flag, it becomes possible to process the information of the prefetch variation pattern command for the same start-up memory as a set (pair) by the prefetch variation command processing described later.

[Prefetch variation command processing]
FIG. 54 shows the prefetch variation command processing (step C65) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this look-ahead variation command processing, first, it is determined whether the look-ahead variation pattern command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a look-ahead variation pattern command reception waiting flag set in the above-mentioned look-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the reception is waiting. If it is not waiting to receive the prefetch variation pattern command (step C311; N), the prefetch variation command processing ends. On the other hand, when the reception of the prefetch variation pattern command is waiting (step C311; Y), the reception wait flag of the prefetch variation pattern command is cleared (step C312).

  Thereafter, the command is saved in the prefetch variable command area corresponding to the total number of suspensions (step C313), and prefetch command consistency check processing (step C314) is performed to determine whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal. . If the command combination is not normal (step C315; N), that is, if the value of the invalid command information is returned, the prefetch variable command processing ends. In this case, the information on the abnormal prefetch variation pattern command may be cleared from the storage area. Further, information indicating that the information is not normal (NG information) may be saved in the corresponding storage area. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C315; Y), that is, when the value of the valid command information is returned, it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C316). The specific effect is an effect in which at least the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed as described with reference to FIGS.

  When the specific effect is not being executed (step C316; N), the process proceeds to step C318. If the specific effect is being executed (step C316; Y), the non-display information is set (step C317), and a prefetch lottery process (step C318) for performing lottery of the prefetch notice effect is performed. It is determined whether or not an effect is to be generated (step C319).

  Then, when the prefetch notice effect does not occur (Step C319; N), the prefetch variation command processing ends. On the other hand, when the prefetch notice effect is generated (step C319; Y), is the effect that the prefetch notice effect (that is, the prefetch notice effect selected in the prefetch lottery process (step C318)) immediately starts? Is determined (step C320). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a hold change notice that changes the display mode of the decoration start storage display on the first hold display unit 83 displayed on the display device 41 from the current time.

  In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a suspension change notice that changes the display mode of the decoration start storage display displayed on the display device 41 from a predetermined timing later. For example, the first suspension display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, the suspension change notice is started at the timing when the display is restarted. In addition to this, a look-ahead announcement effect performed during the execution of the special figure change display game, an effect that continuously generates a specific effect or a reach state over a plurality of special figure change display games, or a character that appears during the change display It also includes the effect of giving a notice by At the timing to start the execution of such an effect that does not immediately start, if the special figure change display game is being executed, the special figure change display game ends, and the execution of the next special figure change display game is started. Timing is included.

  If it is an effect that starts immediately (step C320; Y), the drawing of the selected prefetch notice effect is set (step C321), the non-display information is cleared (step C323), and the prefetch variation command processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, if the effect does not start immediately (step C320; N), the drawing reservation of the selected prefetch notice effect is set (step C322), the non-display information is cleared (step C323), and the prefetch variation command is set. The process ends.

  In the process of setting the drawing reservation of the selected prefetch notice effect (step C322), for example, when the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, the setting is made to start the hold change notice at the timing when the display is restarted. I do. As a result, as shown in FIG. 41 (f) and FIG. 42 (d), the suspension change notice is started at the timing when the display of the first suspension display section 83 is restarted. The timing at which the display is restarted can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress status of the scenario of the effect currently being executed to the end of the specific effect.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that executes a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. And a start storage display unit (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display shown on the display device 41. The start storage display unit includes a first hold display (first hold display unit 8) as the hold display. ) And a second hold display (second hold display section 86) can be displayed. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is a predetermined specific effect. Is configured to be hidden during the execution of the specific effect, if a new start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, As for the first hold display, when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  In the first hold display, the start memory display means displays the start memory display by displaying a start memory display corresponding to each start memory on a one-to-one basis, and in the second hold display, displays the start memory number. By displaying the information, information relating to the starting memory is indicated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the always-displayed second hold display from interfering with other effect displays.

  In addition, the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display, and one variation display game. Is executed, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden during the execution of a predetermined specific effect that is intermittently executed a plurality of times, and the specific effect is displayed. If a new start memory is generated during the execution of, the display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory for the second hold display, and the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated is displayed for the first hold display. When the display of the first hold display is terminated and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  In addition, in the variation pattern of the variation display game, during the execution of the variation display game, the unit variation display in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are varied and displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped is performed two or more times to derive the result. There is a pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern, and the specific effect is performed during the execution of the unit fluctuation display. Therefore, the unit variation display can be effectively produced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The start storage display means can execute a restart display for temporarily resuming the display of the first hold display during the execution of the unit variation display. This means that the update can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the state of the start memory during the execution of the unit variation display, and it is possible to prevent the player from being inconvenienced.

  Also, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information is executed, When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player, A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a start memory based on a winning of a game ball up to a predetermined upper limit number, and information on the start memory stored in the start storage means. A start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means in a variation table based on the start storage. A preliminary determination means (game control device 100) for determining before the game is executed, wherein the start storage display means includes a first hold display (first hold display section 83) as a hold display; 2 hold display (second hold display section 86) can be displayed. During the execution of one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is intermittently performed a plurality of times. It is configured to be hidden during the execution of the specific effect to be executed, and when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect, a new start memory is generated for the second hold display. With the first hold display, when the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display accompanying the new start memory is displayed. It is configured to update and a specific effect is executed In the variable display game, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed can be started when the first hold display is updated due to the occurrence of the start memory. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  In addition, the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display, and can display one change display game. Is executed, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden during the execution of the predetermined specific effect which is performed intermittently a plurality of times. When a new start memory is generated during the execution of the above, the display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory for the second hold display, and the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated is displayed for the first hold display. When the display of the first hold display is resumed after the end, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the notification of the result of the determination by the preliminary determination means for the new start memory can be started. There will be. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, the determination result of the preliminary determination unit can be notified together with the resumption of the first hold display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification is different from the first embodiment in that the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed.

  In the first embodiment described above, the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed when the specific effect is displayed. However, in this modification, the operable effect device is the first hold display on the display device 41. When the part 83 overlaps the front side of the displayed area, the first hold display part 83 is hidden.

  FIG. 55 shows an example of the effect of achieving the SP3 reach in which the result is out of order after the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode is executed. The progress of the effect is the same as the effect of the SP3 reach in which the result is lost after the pseudo continuous change display mode shown in FIG. 42 is executed. Although the sub-display device 49 is used here as an operable effect device, any other role can be used as long as the sub-display device 49 can overlap the area on the display device 41 where the first hold display section 83 is displayed. Object device.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (a), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to enter the reach state, the sub display device 49 moves upward and the first hold display section 83 in the display device 41. 55 and the execution pending display section 84 overlaps the front side of the displayed portion, and as shown in FIG. Be started.

  In the reach effect display here, the background display indicating the model name "CR Tora" is displayed on the display device 41, and the background indicating the model name "CR Tora" is also displayed on the sub-display device 49. The display is to be displayed. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area of the display device 41. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 of the display device 41 is not displayed when the sub-display device 49 is in a state of being overlapped on the front side. The display of the 2 hold display unit 86 is continued.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), the pseudo continuous production display, which is one of the predetermined specific productions indicating the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode, is started. Even during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect display, the sub display device 49 remains in a state in which the first hold display portion 83 and the active hold display portion 84 of the display device 41 are overlapped with the front side of the displayed portion, and the decoration special figure change is performed. The display game display section 85 is displayed in a small size at the upper left of the display area of the display device 41, the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section 84 are not displayed, and the display of the second hold display section 86 is To be continued. When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of this specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a of the second hold display section 86 is immediately made as shown in FIG. Will be updated to

  Thereafter, when the pseudo continuous effect display shown in FIG. 55 (c) ends, the sub-display device 49 operates downward to return to the initial position, and the first display on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 55 (d). The hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 do not overlap the front of the displayed portion. Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 on the display device 41 is restarted. In addition, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the display of “ren” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle change display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle, and right change display is performed. The area is temporarily stopped.

  At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect. In addition, with this update, it is also possible to start a reservation change notice indicating the prefetch result corresponding to the new start memory. In this case, the third decorative start memory display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is normally displayed. The display mode is different from the display mode, and the pre-read result is suggested.

  After that, the re-variation display is performed as shown in FIG. 55 (e), and the reach state is set again as shown in FIG. 55 (f). Then, as described above, the sub-display device 49 moves upward to overlap the front of the portion where the first hold display portion 83 and the active hold display portion 84 are displayed on the display device 41, and FIG. 55 (g). As shown in the figure, the reach effect display, which forms one of the predetermined specific effects, is started. In addition, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area, and the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section 84 are not displayed, and the second hold display section is not displayed. The display of 86 is continued.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (h), a pseudo continuous production display, which is one of the predetermined specific productions indicating that the display is in the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode, is performed. The device 49 moves downward to return to the initial position, and does not overlap the front side of the portion where the first hold display portion 83 and the active hold display portion 84 are displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 55 (i). Becomes Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 on the display device 41 is restarted. In addition, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the display of “ren” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle change display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle, and right change display is performed. The area is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated while the first hold display section 83 is displayed as shown in FIG. 55 (j), the first special figure 2 hold display section as shown in FIG. 55 (k). The display is immediately updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated in 83b. In addition, with this update, it is possible to start a pending change notice indicating the prefetch result corresponding to the new start memory, and the decorative start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is different from the normal display mode. The display mode is set, and the result of the pre-reading is suggested. Also, in the second special figure 2 suspension display section 86b, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the start memory.

  Then, the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 55 (k), and the sub-display device 49 moves upward as described above, and the first hold display portion 83 and the active hold display portion 84 of the display device 41 display. 55, and the reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, is started as shown in FIG. 55 (l). In addition, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area, and the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section 84 are not displayed, and the second hold display section is not displayed. The display of 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (m), the SP3 reach effect display is executed.

  When the specific effect ends, as shown in FIG. 55 (n), the sub-display device 49 moves downward and returns to the initial position, and the first hold display portion 83 and the active hold display portion 84 on the display device 41 are displayed. It does not overlap with the front side of the part. Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 on the display device 41 is restarted. In addition, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area.

  Such an effect and the operation control of the effect device are also realized by setting a scenario table at the start of the special figure variable display game. Also, in the special figure 1 reservation information setting processing shown in FIG. 52, the special figure 2 reservation information setting processing not shown, and the prefetch variable command processing shown in FIG. Regarding the determination, here, during the specific effect, the effect device is always overlapped with the front side of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed on the display device 41, so depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed. Non-display information may be set. Of course, it is determined whether or not the effect device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed on the display device 41 to determine whether the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed and sets the non-display information. You may do it.

  It should be noted that the rendering device makes the first hold display unit 83 non-display when the whole of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed is displayed. The 1 hold display section 83 may be hidden. Although the area where the second hold display section 86 is displayed is a position where the effect is not covered even when the effect device is operated, it may be an area which is covered when the effect device is operated. You may make it move to the position which is not covered with operation | movement of an apparatus. Further, as for the on-hold display section 84, even if the on-hold display section 84 is not covered by the effect device, a part or the whole of the first on-hold display portion 83 is covered by the effect device and the first on-hold display is performed. You may make it non-display in connection with the part 83 becoming non-display.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that executes a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. A start-up storage display unit (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display on the display device 41, and an effect device capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of the display device 41. (Sub display device 49), and the start storage display means displays a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as hold displays. It is possible that during the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the rendering device, and the first hold display is not displayed when it overlaps with the rendering device. If a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is non-display, the display of the second hold display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the first hold display is updated with the first start memory. When the display of the 1-hold display is restarted, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  In addition, the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display, and can display one change display game. During execution of the above, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed when the first hold display overlaps with the effect device that occurs intermittently a plurality of times. In the case where a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the first hold display is updated. Means that when the non-display state in which the new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the variation display game includes a simulation in which the unit variation display in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are varied and displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped is performed two or more times a plurality of times during the execution of the variation display game to derive a result. There is a continuous fluctuation pattern, and it is possible to set the state of the effect device to overlap the first suspension display during execution of the unit fluctuation display. Therefore, the unit variation display can be effectively produced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information is executed, When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player, A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a start memory based on a winning of a game ball up to a predetermined upper limit number, and information on the start memory stored in the start storage means. A start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means in a variation table based on the start storage. A pre-judgment means (game control device 100) for judging before the game is executed, and an effect device (sub-display device 49) which can operate and can be placed on the front surface of the display device 41 The start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is non-display when the effect device is intermittently overlapped with the effect device that occurs multiple times. When a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is non-display, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the second hold display is updated. 1 New memory for start-up display When the generated non-display state ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated according to the occurrence of a new start memory, and the first hold display is set to non-display. In the variable display game, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the start memory generated while the first hold display is displayed can be started when the first hold display is updated due to the occurrence of the start memory. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  In addition, the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display, and can display one change display game. During execution of the above, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed when the first hold display overlaps with the effect device that occurs intermittently a plurality of times. In the case where a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the first hold display is updated. When the non-display state in which a new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the new start memory is updated. Of the result of judgment by the prior judgment means And thus it is possible to start the. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, the determination result of the preliminary determination unit can be notified together with the resumption of the first hold display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the display of the on-hold holding display section 84 is continuously performed even during execution of the specific effect.

  FIG. 56 shows an example of the production of the SP3 reach in which the result is out of order. The progress of the effect is the same as the effect of the SP3 reach in which the result shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), from the state where the identification information is variably displayed in each of the left, middle and right variable display areas, as shown in FIG. The same identification information is temporarily stopped to enter the reach state, and the reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, is started as shown in FIG. 56 (c).

  At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. In the gaming machine of the present modification, the display of the on-hold display section 84 is also continued. Further, the reach state evolves and the SP3 reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, starts as shown in FIG. 56 (d). Even during the execution of the SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area, the display of the first hold display section 83 is hidden, and the execution hold display section 84 and The display of the second hold display section 86 is continued. Then, when the specific effect ends, as shown in FIG. 56 (f), the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 is restarted. In this manner, by continuing to display the on-hold display section 84 during execution, a preview effect for the running special figure change display game can be performed at all times, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, hiding only the first hold display unit 83 during execution of the specific effect can be realized by setting a scenario table at the start of the special figure variable display game. Here, the SP3 reach effect display is described as the specific effect, but the display of the on-hold display unit 84 may be continued even in the pseudo continuous effect display as shown in FIG. Of course, the display of the on-hold display section 84 may be continued for other specific effects.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that executes a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. And a start storage display unit (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display shown on the display device 41. The start storage display unit includes a first hold display (first hold display unit 8) as the hold display. ), A second hold display (second hold display section 86), and an on-hold hold display (on-hold hold display section 84) for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the running variable display game. Yes, during the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display and the running hold display are continuously displayed, and the first hold display is not displayed during the execution of the predetermined specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. Further, by continuing to display the on-hold display during execution, it is possible to always give a notice effect for the running variable display game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, the start memory display means updates the display with the occurrence of the new start memory for the second hold display, and updates the display for the first hold display. When the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  It should be noted that the configuration of the present modified example is changed to the first modified example in which the sub-display device 49 forming the rendering device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modified example described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57, the pending execution display section 84 may be moved to a position not covered by the operation of the sub display device 49, or the pending execution display section 84 may be moved from the beginning. The area to be displayed is a position that is not covered even when the sub display device 49 operates.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that executes a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. A start-up storage display unit (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display on the display device 41, and an effect device capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of the display device 41. (Sub-display device 49), and the start storage display means includes a first hold display (first hold display section 83), a second hold display (second hold display section 86), and an execution An on-hold holding display (on-hold holding display section 84) for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the changing display game being executed can be displayed. The display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed when it overlaps with the effect device. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. Further, by continuing to display the on-hold display during execution, it is possible to always give a notice effect for the running variable display game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the start memory display means updates the display of the second hold display with the occurrence of the new start memory, As for the 1-hold display, when the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. In the special figure variation display game in which the specific effect is intermittently executed a plurality of times, the gaming machine according to the present modified example performs a prefetch notice effect regarding a newly generated start memory until all the specific effects executed a plurality of times are completed. I try not to start.

  FIG. 58 shows an example of the effect of achieving the SP3 reach in which the result is out of order after the pseudo consecutive fluctuation display mode is executed. The progress of the effect is the same as the effect of the SP3 reach in which the result is lost after the pseudo continuous change display mode shown in FIG. 42 is executed. When the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas as shown in FIG. 58 (a) to enter the reach state, the reach effect which forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 58 (b) Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is hidden, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the pseudo continuous effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous change display mode, is started. During the execution of the pseudo continuous effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area, and the display of the first hold display section 83 and the hold hold display section 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a of the second hold display section 86 is immediately made as shown in FIG. Will be updated to Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), the pseudo continuous effect display is completed, and the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed in the center of the display area. Then, the display of “run” indicating that there is a re-variation in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped.

  Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is restarted with the end of the pseudo continuous effect display. At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect. However, the pending change announcement, which is the prefetch announcement effect for the new start memory, is not started here, and the display mode of the decoration start memory display is the normal display mode.

  After that, the re-variation display is performed as shown in FIG. 58 (e), and the reach state is set again as shown in FIG. 58 (f). Then, as described above, the reach effect display, which forms one of the predetermined specific effects, is started as shown in FIG. 58 (g), and the decorative special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area. At the same time, the display of the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section 84 is hidden, and the display of the second hold display section 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), a pseudo continuous effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous change display mode, is performed, and as shown in FIG. When the display is completed, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is restarted. In addition, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the display of “ren” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle change display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle, and right change display is performed. The area is temporarily stopped.

  After that, when the special figure 2 start storage occurs while the first hold display section 83 is displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (j), the first special figure 2 hold display section as shown in FIG. 58 (k). The display is immediately updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated in 83b. However, in this case, since all the specific effects have not been completed, the pending change announcement, which is the prefetch announcement effect for the new start memory, is not started, and the display mode of the decoration start memory display is the normal display mode. Also, in the second special figure 2 suspension display section 86b, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the start memory.

  Then, the reach state is generated as shown in FIG. 58 (k), and the reach effect display is started as shown in FIG. 58 (l), and the decorative special figure change display game display section 85 is located at the upper left of the display area. While being displayed small, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (m), the SP3 reach effect display is executed. With the end of the SP3 reach effect display, as shown in FIG. 58 (n), the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit are displayed. The display of 84 is resumed. Further, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (n), and the special figure change display game ends.

  At this time, it is possible to start a suspension change notice, which is a look-ahead notice effect for a newly generated start memory in the special figure change display game. Here, regarding the special figure 1 start storage newly generated in the special figure change display game, the third decorative start storage display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is different from the normal display mode. It has been suggested that the result of pre-reading. In addition, regarding the special figure 2 start storage newly generated in the special figure change display game, the third decorative start storage display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display unit 83b is different from the normal display mode. The pre-reading results have been suggested.

  As described above, in the special figure variation display game that executes the specific effect, it is not necessary to start the look-ahead notice effect regarding the start memory until all the specific effects performed in the special figure variation display game are completed. It can be set in the prefetch variation command processing shown in FIG. That is, in the determination of whether the effect is to be started immediately (step C320), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice effect is to be started immediately from the occurrence timing of the start memory and the contents of the notice effect, and the selected prefetch notice is determined. This can be realized by setting an appropriate start timing in the effect rendering reservation setting (step C322).

  Although the example in which the start memory is generated during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect display as the specific effect has been described here, the start memory generated during the execution of the SP3 reach effect display is also executed in the special figure variation display game. Until all of the specific effects have been completed, the pending change notice, which is the look-ahead notice effect for the start memory, is not started. Of course, even for the start memory generated during the execution of the other special effects, the hold change notice, which is the pre-read notice effect for the start memory, is not started until all of the specific effects executed in the special figure change display game are completed. To do. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect other than the hold change notice may not be started until all the specific effects executed in the special figure change display game are completed.

  In addition, regarding the start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect, it is determined whether or not to start the prefetch notice effect in the first hold display unit 83 whose display has been restarted with the end of the specific effect when the start memory is generated. May be determined according to the type of the specific effect being executed. For example, with respect to the start memory generated during the execution of the pseudo continuous production display, the pre-reading notice production can be started in the first hold display unit 83 whose display has been restarted with the end of the pseudo continuous production display, and the pseudo continuous production display is performed. For a start memory generated during execution of a special effect other than the above, the prefetch notice effect for the start memory may not be started until all of the specific effects executed in the special figure variation display game are completed.

  In addition, for the start-up memory generated during the period in which the first hold display unit 83 is displayed but all the specific effects have not ended, the pre-read notice effect is not immediately started in the first hold display unit 83. However, the pre-reading notice effect may be started immediately. Further, the start memory generated when the first hold display unit 83 is displayed and before the first specific effect in the special figure change display game is started is immediately stored in the first hold display unit 83. The pre-reading notice effect may be started, or the pre-read notice effect may not be started until all the specific effects are completed. Conversely, for the start memory generated during the period when the specific effect is executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, the prefetch notice effect is started when the display of the first hold display unit 83 is restarted, Regarding the start-up memory generated during the period in which the 1-hold display section 83 is displayed but not all the special effects have been completed, the first-read display section 83 does not immediately start the pre-reading notice effect. Is also good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 59, a look-ahead notice effect regarding the start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect (here, the SP3 reach effect) is shown in FIG. 59 (f). After the variable display game ends, the game may be started at the timing when the next special figure variable display game is started as shown in FIG. Here, in FIG. 59 (g), the first special figure change display game has been started based on the special figure 1 start memory. Therefore, the decoration start storage display displayed on the left end of the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a corresponding to the special figure 1 start storage in FIG. The state is shifted to the left one by one. However, if the starting memory generated during the execution of the specific effect is to execute the next special figure change display game, a notice is given on the on-hold display section 84 during execution.

  Of course, the start timing of the prefetch notice effect for the start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect or when the first hold display is displayed due to the resumption of the display is not limited to the above. For example, in FIG. 56 and FIG. 58, the timing at which all the specific effects are finished and the display of the first hold display unit 83 is restarted, but the timing at which all the specific effects are finished and the result mode is displayed. Is also good. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 58, even if there is no specific effect after FIG. 58 (k), the prefetch notice effect may be started at the timing when the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (n).

  Further, the determination as to whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect is made when a prefetch command is received from the game control device 100, and even if the execution is determined, all of the specific effects executed in the special figure change display game are performed. Until the end of the prefetch notice effect for the start memory, but the decision itself as to whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect is entirely terminated in the specific effect executed in the special figure change display game. It may not be performed until it is done.

  In addition, the start memory generated during the period when the specific effect is executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and all the specific effects have been completed during the period when the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. With respect to both or one of the start memories generated during the non-presence period, the prefetch notice effect may not be executed, or the hold change notice of the prefetch notice effect may not be executed. For example, in the case where the suspension change notice is not executed for both of these start memories, whether or not the change display game in which the specific effect is executed in place of the non-display information is executed in the pre-read change command processing. Specific effect execution information that is such information may be set, and if the specific effect execution information is present, the lottery may be performed using a table that does not include the pending change notice in the prefetch lottery process. In addition, in the pre-reading lottery process, a lottery is performed using a table including a pending change notice. However, if there is specific effect execution information, even if the pending change notice is selected, it may not be executed.

  In addition, as described above, in the pre-reading lottery process, the starting memory in which the lottery is performed using the table that does not include the pending change notice, or in the pre-reading lottery process, the lottery is performed using the table that includes the pending change notice, and the pending change notice is performed. For the selected start memory that was not executed, the lottery is performed again at a later timing, such as when all the special effects have been completed or when the next special figure fluctuation display game has started, and a pending change notice is executed It may be possible.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result to be executed, A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a winning of the game ball in the area, and a start memory stored in the start storage means. Start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means based on the start storage. Prior determination means (game control device 100) for determining before the execution of the variable display game, and the start storage display means includes a first hold display (first hold display section 83) as a hold display. And a second hold display (a second hold display section 86) can be displayed. During the execution of one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is intermittent. When a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, a new start memory is generated for the second hold display. The display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the storage, and when the specific effect in which the new start storage is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted with respect to the first hold display, a new start storage is generated. The accompanying display is updated, but the new start The determination result of the notification by the pre-determination means for so that the specific effect to be executed more than once in the variable display game is not to start until completed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, since the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means is not started until all the specific effects are completed, the effect of the specific effect is not spoiled without distracting the interest in the specific effect.

  In addition, the notification of the determination result by the advance determination means for the new start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect is started based on the end of all the specific effects that are performed a plurality of times in the variable display game. Is also good. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination unit about the new start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect may be started based on the result mode being derived in the variable display game. In addition, the notification of the determination result of the new determination memory generated during the execution of the specific effect by the advance determination unit may be started based on the start of the variable display game next to the variable display game.

  Also, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information is executed, When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player, A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a start memory based on a winning of a game ball up to a predetermined upper limit number, and information on the start memory stored in the start storage means. A start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means in a variation table based on the start storage. A preliminary determination means (game control device 100) for determining before the game is executed, wherein the start storage display means includes a first hold display (first hold display section 83) as a hold display; 2 hold display (second hold display section 86) can be displayed. During the execution of one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is intermittently performed a plurality of times. It is configured to be hidden during the execution of the specific effect to be executed, and when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect, a new start memory is generated for the second hold display. With the first hold display, when the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display accompanying the new start memory is displayed. It is configured to update and a specific effect is executed In the variable display game, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by the resumption of the display is performed a plurality of times in the variable display game. Does not start until all have been completed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, since the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means is not started until all the specific effects are completed, the effect of the specific effect is not spoiled without distracting the interest in the specific effect.

  In addition, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed due to the restart of the display indicates that all the specific effects performed multiple times in the variable display game are completed. May be started based on the operation. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed due to the restart of the display is started based on the result mode being derived in the variable display game. You may do it. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the advance determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by the restart of the display is started based on the start of the next variable display game after the variable display game. You may do it.

  In addition, the configuration of the present modified example is changed to the first configuration in which the sub-display device 49 serving as the rendering device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modified example described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. FIG. 60 shows an example of the effect in this case. The progress of the effect is the same as the effect of the SP3 reach in which the result is lost after the pseudo continuous change display mode shown in FIG. 42 is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), for the start memory generated during execution of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 60 (d), the sub display device starts from the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed. In the first hold display section 83 whose display has been restarted based on the retreat of 49, the hold change notice, which is the prefetch notice effect, is not started at the restart timing. Also, as shown in FIG. 60 (k), the start memory generated during the period in which the first hold display unit 83 is displayed but all the special effects are not completed is also included in the first hold display unit 83. Then, the pending change notice, which is the prefetch notice effect, is not immediately started. As shown in FIG. 60 (n), the hold change notice, which is the look-ahead notice effect for the start memory, can be started when all the non-display states that occur a plurality of times are completed.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result to be executed, A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a winning of the game ball in the area, and a start memory stored in the start storage means. Start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means based on the start storage. A pre-determination means (game control device 100) for determining before a variable display game is executed, and an effect device (sub) that can operate and can be in a state of being superimposed on the front surface of the display device 41. Display 49), and the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. Yes, during the execution of one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is in a state of overlapping with the effect device that occurs multiple times intermittently. In the case where a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory. And the first hold display is a new When the non-display state in which the dynamic memory has been generated ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory. The notification of the determination result by the determination means is not started until all the non-display states that occur a plurality of times in the variable display game are completed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. Also, by not informing the judgment result by the pre-judgment means until all the non-display states are finished, the production of the production in the non-display state without distracting the interest in the production in the non-display state There is no loss of effectiveness.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the variation display game includes a simulation in which the unit variation display in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are varied and displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped is performed two or more times a plurality of times during the execution of the variation display game to derive a result. There is a continuous fluctuation pattern, and it is possible to set the state of the effect device to overlap the first suspension display during execution of the unit fluctuation display. Therefore, the unit variation display can be effectively produced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the new start memory generated when the first hold display is non-display is based on the fact that all non-display states that occur a plurality of times in the variable display game are ended. It may be started on the basis of. Further, the notification of the determination result by the advance determination means for the new start memory generated when the first hold display is not displayed is started based on the result mode being derived in the variable display game. Is also good. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the new start memory generated when the first hold display is not displayed is started based on the start of the next variable display game after the variable display game. Is also good.

  Also, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information is executed, When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player, A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a start memory based on a winning of a game ball up to a predetermined upper limit number, and information on the start memory stored in the start storage means. A start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means in a variation table based on the start storage. A pre-judgment means (game control device 100) for judging before the game is executed, and an effect device (sub-display device 49) which can operate and can be placed on the front surface of the display device 41 The start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is non-display when the effect device is intermittently overlapped with the effect device that occurs multiple times. When a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is non-display, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the second hold display is updated. 1 New memory for start-up display When the generated non-display state ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated according to the occurrence of a new start memory, and the first hold display is set to non-display. In the variable display game, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the start memory generated in the state in which the first hold display is displayed due to the resumption of the display is displayed multiple times in the variable display game. Is not started until all the states have been completed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, by not starting notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means until the production in all non-display states is completed, the interest in the production in the non-display state is not distracted, and the display in the non-display state is performed. There is no loss of the production effect.

  In addition, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by the restart of the display is based on all non-display states that occur multiple times in the variable display game. It may be started based on the end. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed due to the restart of the display is started based on the result mode being derived in the variable display game. You may do it. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the advance determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by the restart of the display is started based on the start of the next variable display game after the variable display game. You may do it.

[Fourth Modification]
Next, a fourth modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. In the gaming machine of the present modified example, the manner of updating the hold display differs depending on the timing of occurrence of the start memory.

  FIG. 61 shows an example of an effect in which the pseudo continuous change display mode is executed. When the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas as shown in FIG. 61 (a) to enter the reach state, the reach effect which forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 61 (b) Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is hidden, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (c), the pseudo continuous production display, which is one of the predetermined specific productions indicating the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode, is started. During the execution of the pseudo continuous effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area, and the display of the first hold display section 83 and the hold hold display section 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a of the second hold display section 86 is immediately made as shown in FIG. Will be updated to At this time, since the specific effect is being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, the second special figure 1 is used to inform the player that the start memory has occurred in a manner that is easy to understand. It is assumed that the update of the suspension display section 86a is emphasized. Here, the display of the second special figure 1 suspension display section 86a is made larger than usual and emphasized. The highlighting may be in another mode, such as changing the display color or blinking. This highlighting is performed for a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG.

  When the pseudo continuous effect display is completed as shown in FIG. 61 (e), the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area. Then, the display of “run” indicating that there is a re-variation in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is restarted with the end of the pseudo continuous effect display. At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect.

  At this time, the start memory is generated during a period in which the specific effect is being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and is updated when the display of the first hold display unit 83 is restarted. Therefore, in order to inform the player of the occurrence of the start-up memory in an easily understandable manner, the display mode of the first special figure 1 suspension display section 83a is emphasized. Here, the display of the corresponding decoration start storage display in the first special figure 1 hold display section 86a is emphasized by making it larger than usual. The highlighting may be in another mode, such as changing the display color or blinking. Further, the display timing of the target decoration start storage display may be delayed from the display timing of the first hold display unit 83. This highlighting is performed for a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG. Here, the pre-reading notice effect is started in the decoration start-up memory display corresponding to the start-up memory.

  When the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory in a state where the specific effect is not being executed, as shown in FIG. 61 (g), the special figure 2 start memory generated in the first special figure 2 suspension display section 83b The display of the decoration start storage display corresponding to the storage is updated, and the display of the second special figure 2 suspension display section 86b is also updated. At this time, the start memory is generated while the specific effect is not being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, and the update is not performed when the display of the first hold display unit 83 is restarted. Therefore, highlighting as shown in FIGS. 61 (c) and (e) is not performed.

  The setting of such highlighting is performed in a special figure 1 hold information setting process shown in FIG. 52 or a special figure 2 hold information setting process not shown in the drawing. The table can be realized by selecting an appropriate scenario table from the occurrence timing of the start memory and the presence / absence of the display of the first hold display unit 83.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that executes a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. And a start storage display unit (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display shown on the display device 41. The start storage display unit includes a first hold display (first hold display unit 8) as the hold display. ) And a second hold display (second hold display unit 86) can be displayed. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is a predetermined specific effect. Is configured to be hidden during the execution of the specific effect, if a new start memory occurs during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, The first hold display is configured such that when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the start memory is stored in the second hold display. When the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of, the display is updated in different modes depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, the occurrence of the starting memory can be easily notified to the player.

  Further, the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display, and execute the variable display game. , The second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden during the execution of the specific effect, and a new start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect. In this case, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the new display of the first hold display is updated when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted. The display is configured to be updated in accordance with the occurrence of the start memory, and when the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the start memory in the first hold display, the display is updated in a different manner depending on whether or not the display is to be restarted. The display has been updated. . Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, the occurrence of the start memory when the first hold display is not displayed can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In addition, when the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory in the first hold display, if the update is to be performed when the display is restarted, the start memory display means may start the new start generated during the execution of the specific effect. This means that the start storage display corresponding to the storage is displayed in a mode different from other start storage displays. Therefore, the start memory generated when the first hold display is not displayed can be reported in an easy-to-understand manner.

  It should be noted that the configuration of the present modified example is changed to the first modified example in which the sub-display device 49 forming the rendering device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modified example described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. FIG. 62 shows an example of the effect in this case. The progress of the effect is the same as the effect in the case where the pseudo continuous change display mode shown in FIG. 61 is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), the state where the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed based on the sub-display device 49 being located in front of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. When the start memory is generated, the second hold display section 86 highlights the display. In addition, as shown in FIG. 62 (e), in the first hold display unit 83 where the display is restarted based on the retreat of the sub display device 49 from the front side of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, the non-display is performed. The emphasis display of the decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory generated during a certain period is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 62 (g), in a state where the sub-display device 49 is not located in front of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed and the first hold display section 83 is displayed. No highlighting is performed if a start memory occurs.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that executes a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. A start-up storage display unit (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the hold display on the display device 41, and an effect device capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of the display device 41. (Sub-display unit 49), and the start storage display unit displays a first hold display (first hold display unit 83) and a second hold display (second hold display unit 86) as hold displays. It is possible that during the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the rendering device, and the first hold display is not displayed when it overlaps with the rendering device. If a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the first hold display is not displayed. Is completed, the display of the first hold display is restarted and the display accompanying the occurrence of a new start memory is updated, and the display of the second hold display is displayed along with the occurrence of the start memory. 1st hold display is hidden when updating The fact that so as to update the display in a different manner depending on whether the state. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, the occurrence of the starting memory can be easily notified to the player.

  Also, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information is executed, When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player, A starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game as a starting memory based on a winning of a game ball up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a hold display showing information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. Storage effect display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying on the display device 41, and an effect device (sub table capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of the display device 41) Device 49), and the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. During execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the rendering device, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden when overlapping with the rendering device. When a new start memory is generated when the hold display is not displayed, the display of the second hold display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the first hold display is updated for the first hold display. When the display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory. When the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the start memory in the first hold display, the display is restarted. Different modes depending on whether or not it is an update The fact that so as to update the display. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, the occurrence of the start memory when the first hold display is not displayed can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In addition, when the display is updated in response to the occurrence of the start memory in the first hold display, the start storage display means is used to update the first hold display when the first hold display is non-display. This means that the start memory display corresponding to the newly generated start memory is displayed in a manner different from other start memory displays. Therefore, the start memory generated when the first hold display is not displayed can be reported in an easy-to-understand manner.

[Fifth Modification]
Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. In the gaming machine of the present modification, the manner of updating the hold display differs depending on the timing of occurrence of the start memory and the presence / absence of the prefetch notice effect.

  FIG. 63 shows an example of an effect in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode is executed. When the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas as shown in FIG. 63 (a) to enter the reach state, a reach effect which forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 63 (b). Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small at the upper left of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is hidden, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the pseudo continuous production display, which is one of the predetermined specific productions indicating the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode, is started. During the execution of the pseudo continuous effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area, and the display of the first hold display section 83 and the hold hold display section 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of this specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a of the second hold display section 86 is updated as shown in FIG. Is done. At this time, since the specific effect is being executed, the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and the prefetch notice effect for the start memory is performed, so that the player is notified of the effect in an easily understandable manner. Next, a display mode in which the update of the second special figure 1 suspension display section 86a is emphasized is adopted. Here, the display of the second special figure 1 suspension display section 86a is made larger than usual and emphasized. The highlighting (notice notification) may be in other forms, such as changing the display color or blinking. This highlighting is performed for a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 63 (e), the pseudo consecutive effect display ends, and the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area. Then, the display of “run” indicating that there is a re-variation in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is restarted with the end of the pseudo continuous effect display. At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect.

  At this time, during the execution of the specific effect and during the period in which the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, the start memory generated during the period, and a hold change notice that is a prefetch notice effect for the start memory is performed. Therefore, in order to notify the player of the fact in a manner that is easy to understand, the display mode in which the update of the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is emphasized is adopted. Here, the display of the corresponding decoration start storage display in the first special figure 1 hold display section 86a is emphasized by making it larger than usual. The highlighting may be in another mode, such as changing the display color or blinking. Further, the display timing of the target decoration start storage display may be delayed from the display timing of the first hold display unit 83. This highlighting is performed for a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG.

  Further, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory in a state where the specific effect is not being executed, as shown in FIG. 63 (g), the special figure 2 start memory generated in the first special figure 2 suspension display section 83b is generated. The display is immediately updated to display the decoration start storage display corresponding to the storage, and the display of the second special figure 2 suspension display section 86b is also immediately updated. At this time, since the start memory is generated in a state where the specific effect is not being executed and the first hold display section 83 is displayed, regardless of whether or not the prefetch notice effect is performed, the process shown in FIGS. Such highlighting is not performed.

  Then, a reach effect display as one of the specific effects is started as shown in FIG. 13 (h), and a pseudo continuous effect display as one of the specific effects is started as shown in FIG. 13 (i). You. When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a of the second hold display section 86 is updated as shown in FIG. Is done. At this time, while the specific effect is being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, it is determined that the prefetch notice effect for the start memory is not performed. Is not displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 63 (j), the pseudo continuous effect display ends, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is restarted. At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display unit 83a is updated so as to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect. At this time, the start memory is generated during the period in which the specific effect is being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, but the hold change notice, which is the prefetch notice effect for the start memory, is not performed. Therefore, the highlighting as shown in FIG.

  The setting of such highlighting is performed in a special figure 1 hold information setting process shown in FIG. 52 or a special figure 2 hold information setting process not shown in the drawing. This can be realized by selecting an appropriate scenario table as the table. Here, an appropriate scenario table is selected based on the occurrence timing of the start-up memory, the presence / absence of display on the first hold display unit 83, and whether the execution of the hold change notice, which is the look-ahead notice effect, is determined in the look-ahead variable command processing. To do.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 63 (g), when the start memory for performing the prefetch notice effect is generated while the specific effect is not being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is being displayed, as shown in FIG. 63 (c). Highlighting such as (e) may be performed. Also, the highlighting shown in FIG. 63 (c) is performed when the pre-reading advance effect is performed, but may be a suggestion to execute the pre-read advance effect. In other words, even when the prefetch notice effect is not started at the stage of FIG. 63 (e), the highlighting of FIG. 63 (c) may be performed with a predetermined probability.

  63 (c) and (e) are displayed when the start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect shown in FIGS. 61 (c) and (e) in the fourth modification. Although the highlighting mode is the same, it is also possible to use these as separate modes so that both types of highlighting can be executed. Also, in the case where the prefetch notice effect is started at a timing later than the timing at which the display of the first hold display unit 83 is restarted as in the third modification, the emphasis of FIG. Display may be performed. Also, the highlighting as in the fourth modification or the fifth modification may be performed only during execution of a part of the specific effects. For example, the emphasis display may not be performed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect display, and the highlight display may be performed in other specific effects. Further, when the effect in the special game state is a specific effect, highlighting may not be performed in the specific effect in the special game state. Further, the highlighting (indicative notification) as in the fourth modification and the fifth modification is not limited to the one performed by the first hold display unit 83 or the second hold display unit 86, but may be other display areas, lamps, LEDs, or the like. May be performed by voice or by voice.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result to be executed, A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a winning of the game ball in the area, and a start memory stored in the start storage means. Start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means based on the start storage. Prior determination means (game control device 100) for determining before the execution of the variable display game, and the start storage display means includes a first hold display (first hold display section 83) as a hold display. And a second hold display (second hold display unit 86) can be displayed. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is for a predetermined specific effect. It is configured to be hidden during execution, and when a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the second hold display is updated. The 1 hold display is configured to update the display accompanying the occurrence of a new start memory when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted, and the display occurs during the execution of the specific effect. Preliminary decision on new starting memory Is notified in the first hold display in which the display is restarted after the end of the specific effect, when the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory in the second hold display, the preliminary determination means In this case, the suggestion notification indicating that the notification of the determination result is performed is performed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, it can be suggested that notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the configuration of the present modified example is changed to the first modified example in which the sub-display device 49 forming the rendering device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modified example described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. FIG. 64 shows an example of the effect in this case. The progress of the effect is the same as the effect in the case where the pseudo continuous change display mode shown in FIG. 63 is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), the state in which the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed based on the sub display device 49 being located in front of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. In the case where a start memory is generated and a prefetch notice effect is performed for the start memory, the second hold display unit 86 highlights the display when the start memory is generated. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (e), in the first hold display unit 83 where the display is restarted based on the retreat of the sub display device 49 from the front side of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, the non-display is performed. , And a decoration start memory display corresponding to a start memory in which a prefetch notice effect is performed is highlighted.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 64 (g), when the first hold display section 83 is displayed without the sub-display device 49 being located in front of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, a new state is displayed. When a start-up memory is generated, the first hold display unit 83 and the second hold display unit 86 do not perform highlighting. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (i), a state in which the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed based on the sub display device 49 being located in front of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. Even when the start memory is generated, if the prefetch notice effect is not performed for the start memory, the highlighting is not performed on the second hold display unit 86 when the start memory is generated.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result to be executed, A starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game together with a random number as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a winning of the game ball in the area; and a starting memory stored in the starting storing means. Storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means. A pre-judgment means (game control device 100) for judging before the execution of the variable display game based on the effect display device (sub Display 49), and the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. Yes, during execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the rendering device, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden when overlapping with the rendering device. When a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is hidden, the display of the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the first hold display is not displayed. Ends and the first pending table When the first display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the determination by the pre-determination means is performed on the new start memory generated when the first hold display is not displayed. In the case where the notification of the result is performed in the first hold display in which the display is restarted after the end of the non-display state, when the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory in the second hold display, the preliminary determination means is used. In this case, the notification of the determination result is performed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, it can be suggested that notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination means is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Sixth Modification]
Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the display mode of the second hold display section 86 is different.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the second hold display unit 86 displays the number of special figure 1 start memories, the second special figure 1 hold display unit 86a, and the number of special figure 2 start memories. Is displayed in the second special figure 2 hold display section 86b, but as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the total number of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory May be provided only in the total number display section 86c for displaying the. Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (c), the second reservation display section 86 includes a second special figure 1 reservation display section 86a, a second special figure 2 reservation display section 86b, a special figure 1 start memory, and a special figure 2 start. A total number display section 86c for displaying the total number of storages may be provided.

  Further, the display mode of the second hold display unit 86 shown in FIGS. 65A to 65C may be switched based on a switching condition such as a game state or an effect state. The switching conditions include whether or not a specific effect is being executed, a probability state of a special result, an operation state of the ordinary variable prize device 37, whether or not a reach state, and whether or not the number of startup memories has reached a predetermined number. Arbitrary conditions, such as whether or not, can be set.

  For example, during execution of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), only the total number display section 86c may be displayed so as not to disturb the effect display. When the normal variable winning device 37 is in the normal operation state, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory occur almost alternately, so that only the total number display section 86c is displayed and the time saving operation state is set. Since the frequency of occurrence of the special figure 2 start memory increases, the second special figure 1 hold display section 86a and the second special figure 2 hold display section 86b are displayed as shown in FIGS. 65 (a) and (c). Is also good. When the display mode of the second hold display unit 86 is switched based on a switching condition such as a game state or an effect state, it can be realized by setting a scenario table that specifies display or non-display of each item.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result to be executed, Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. And a start storage display means for displaying a hold display on the display device 41. The start winning area includes a first start winning area (first start winning port 36) and a second start winning area (second start). Entering The start storage means can store a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory) as a start memory based on a prize of a game ball to the first start prize area. The second start memory (special figure 2 start memory) can be stored as the start memory based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area, and the start memory display means performs the first hold display (first 1 hold display unit 83) and a second hold display (second hold display unit 86) can be displayed. In the second hold display, the total number of first start memories and second start memories is displayed. The second hold display is continuously displayed during the execution of the variable display game, and the first hold display is hidden during the execution of the predetermined specific effect. If a new starting memory occurs during the performance of the effect, 2 For the hold display, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and for the first hold display, the new start memory is generated when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted. The accompanying display is updated. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, in the second hold display, the total number of the first start memory and the second start memory is displayed, so that the number of start memories can be easily grasped.

  The start storage display means also displays the number of first start memories and the number of second start memories in the second hold display. Therefore, it is possible to grasp all information relating to the number of stored starts by the second hold display.

  Further, the start storage display means indicates the information on the start memory by displaying the start storage display corresponding to each start memory on a one-to-one basis in the first hold display. Therefore, during the period in which the first hold display is displayed, it is possible to report information on each start memory.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 65 (d) to (f), when the number of start-up storages becomes a certain number or more, the second hold display unit 86 may highlight the display. Here, the display of the second hold display unit 86 is made larger than usual and emphasized. The highlighting may be in another mode, such as changing the display color or blinking. Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (f), only the total number display section 86c may be highlighted.

  The number of start memories to be highlighted can be set arbitrarily. For example, when the value is 3 or more in the second special figure 1 hold display unit 86a and the second special figure 2 hold display unit 86b, the highlight display is performed. In the total number display section 86c, when the value is 6 or more, highlighting is performed. Further, whether or not to execute the highlighting shown in FIGS. 65 (d) to (f) may be determined based on execution conditions such as a gaming state and an effect state. As the execution condition, it is possible to set an arbitrary condition such as whether or not the specific effect is being executed, whether or not the state is the probability state, whether or not the reach state, or whether or not the number of start storages has reached a predetermined number. When the display mode of the second hold display unit 86 is changed based on execution conditions such as a game state and a production state, the display of each item of the second hold display unit 86 is highlighted based on the execution conditions as an object. This can be realized by selecting from those that exist and those that do not.

  In this way, by performing the highlighting when the number of start memories is equal to or more than the predetermined number, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an overflow prize, which is a start prize that occurs when the start memory is at the upper limit value, thereby causing a loss to the player. You can avoid giving a bad feeling. In particular, since only the second hold display section 86 is displayed during execution of the specific effect, by performing such highlighting, it is possible to effectively notify the player of the state of the starting storage number. From the above, the effect control device 300 performs a specific notification when the number of start storages exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, the effect control device 300 performs a specific notification when the total number of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory exceeds a predetermined number.

  It should be noted that the configuration of the present modified example is changed to the first modified example in which the sub-display device 49 forming the rendering device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modified example described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, the second hold display unit 86 continues even when the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed based on the position of the sub-display device 49 in front of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. The total number of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory can be displayed on the second hold display unit 86. Also, when the number of stored memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number, highlighting is performed.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result to be executed, Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game as starting memory based on winning of the game ball in the area, and information on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. A start storage display unit capable of displaying the hold display shown on the display device 41, and an effect device (sub-display device 49) capable of operating and capable of being superimposed on the front surface of the display device 41 The start winning area includes a first starting winning area (first starting winning port 36) and a second starting winning area (second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). The means can store a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory) as a start memory based on a game ball winning in a first start winning area, and start based on a game ball winning in a second start winning area. A second start memory (a special figure 2 start memory) can be stored as the memory, and the start memory display means includes a first hold display (a first hold display unit 83) and a second hold display (a second hold display) as a hold display. Hold display section 86), and the second hold display is configured to display the total number of the first start memory and the second start memory, and during the execution of the variable display game, The second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the directing device. The first hold display is configured to be hidden when it is overlapped with the effect device, and if a new start-up memory occurs when the first hold display is hidden, the second hold display is newly hidden. The display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory when the non-display state of the first hold display ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed. Will be performed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. In addition, in the second hold display, the total number of the first start memory and the second start memory is displayed, so that the number of start memories can be easily grasped.

[Seventh modification]
Next, a seventh variation of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. The gaming machine according to the present modification can notify the state of the normal variable winning device 37.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (a), in the gaming machine of the present modified example, the second reservation display unit 86 can execute the general-purpose reservation display 86d corresponding to the general-purpose start storage. Here, it is shown that the number of reserved drawings is 0. In addition, in the time saving operation state, when the general figure start memory is 0 and the general figure contact state is set, the end time notification 87 for notifying the end timing of the general figure contact state can be executed. Here, it is informed that the ordinary drawing winning state is finished in the remaining 30 seconds and the ordinary variable winning device 37 is closed.

  In the time saving operation state, there is a high possibility that the result of the normal figure change display game will be a hit, and if the normal figure start memory is not interrupted, the normal change winning device 37 is periodically opened and the player hardly reduces the holding ball. You can play games. However, if the normal figure start memory does not occur, the opening of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is interrupted, which is disadvantageous for the player. The fact that such a disadvantageous state is likely to occur for the player is notified by the end time notification 87, and the player is encouraged to generate a general-purpose start memory. As shown in FIG. 66 (b), the end time notification 87 can be executed even during execution of the specific effect. The remaining time may be indicated by a value other than a numerical value, such as a graph display as shown in FIG.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
To notify the end time as described above, a gate switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 67 is performed instead of the gate switch monitoring process shown in FIG. In the gate switch monitoring process, when the number of ordinary figure reservations is updated by +1 (step B103), a general figure reservation number command corresponding to the ordinary figure reservation number is prepared (step B121), and effect command setting processing is performed (step B121). B122). As a result, the information about the increase in the ordinary figure start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

(Normal map everyday processing)
In addition, the ordinary processing shown in FIG. 68 is performed instead of the ordinary processing shown in FIG. In the ordinary figure ordinary processing, when the ordinary figure pending number is updated by -1 (step B320), the ordinary figure reserved number command corresponding to the ordinary figure suspended number is prepared (step B131), and the effect command setting processing is performed (step B131). Step B132). As a result, the information relating to the decrease in the ordinary figure start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Processing during normal map display]
In addition, instead of the process for displaying the general figure shown in FIG. 36, the process for displaying the general figure shown in FIG. 69 is performed. In the process of displaying a general symbol, when a hit occurs during general power support (during time saving operation) (step B504; Y), a general symbol hit command corresponding to general symbol stop symbol information is prepared (step B141). Then, effect command setting processing is performed (step B142). As a result, the effect control unit 300 is notified of the fact that the hit has occurred and the type of hit.

[Single command processing]
Also, the single command processing shown in FIG. 70 is performed instead of the single command processing shown in FIG. In this one-shot command processing, it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the general figure system, that is, whether the received command is a general figure hold number command or a general figure per command (step C331). If the MODE is determined to be in the range of the general figure system (step C331; Y), the general figure information setting process (step C332) for processing information related to the general system is performed, and the single-shot system command process is ended. . If it is determined that the MODE is not in the range of the general drawing system (step C331; N), the process for another MODE not shown is performed.

[Public map information setting process]
FIG. 71 illustrates a general-purpose information setting process (step C332) in the above-described one-shot system command process. In the general figure information setting process, first, it is determined whether the general figure pending number command has been received (step C341). In a case where the command for holding the number of ordinary drawings has not been received (Step C341; N), the process proceeds to Step C343. In addition, when receiving the command for the number of ordinary figures (step C341; Y), the command value is set to the number of ordinary figures to be suspended grasped by the effect control device 300 (step C342), and whether or not the command per ordinary figure is received. Is determined (step C343).

  When the command for the general figure has not been received (step C343; N), the general figure information setting process ends. Further, when the command for the ordinary figure is received (step C343; Y), it is determined whether or not it is in the time saving operation state (step C344). If it is not in the time saving operation state (step C344; N), the general map information setting process ends. If it is in the time saving operation state (step C344; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary drawing reservations is 0 (step C345). If the number of ordinary figure reservations is not 0 (step C345; N), the ordinary figure information setting process ends. In addition, when the number of times the regular figure is held is 0 (step C345; Y), the time of the hit state is acquired based on the regular figure hit command (step C346), and the end time notification is set (step C347). The diagram information setting process ends. That is, the effect control device 300 forms end notification means that can notify the end timing of the hit state.

  Although the end time notification 87 is performed in the time saving operation state, it may be performed in the normal operation state. In addition, although the routine is performed when the number of stored normal start-ups is 0, it may be performed when it is not 0. In addition, while the specific effect is performed during execution, it may not be performed. Further, the general-use reserved number display 86d on the second reserved display unit 86 may be performed only when the time saving operation is in progress.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a special figure variable display for displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. When the game is executed and the result of the special figure change display game is a special result, a game machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to the player is a closed game in which it is difficult to win the start winning area. A normal fluctuation winning device 37 that can be converted into a state and an open state in which a prize is easier to win than the closed state, and the execution right of the general figure variable display game based on the detection of a game ball in a predetermined area as the general figure start memory. The general figure start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the hit state for converting the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to the open state based on the result of the general figure fluctuation display game being a specific result. Occurring ordinary fluctuation prize置制 and control means (a game control device 100), the notification can be terminated notification means the end timing of the per state (effect control device 300), and it has to include a. Therefore, since the player can know the end timing of the hit state, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the end notifying means can notify the end timing of the hit state when the number of ordinary figure start memories is zero. Therefore, since the player can know that the last hit state before the normal figure change display game is interrupted, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, an operation state setting means (game game) for setting the operation state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to one of a normal operation state and a time-saving operation state in which the open state per unit time is longer than the normal operation state. The control device 100) is provided, and the end notifying means can notify the end timing of the hit state in the time saving operation state. Therefore, it is possible to know the end timing of the hit state in a time-saving operation state that is advantageous for the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, a display device 41 capable of displaying information relating to the game, and a start storage means (game) for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the special figure variable display game as start memory based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area. Control device 100), and start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the start storage stored in the start storage means on the display device 41. The start storage display means includes: As the suspension display, a first suspension display (first suspension display unit 83) and a second suspension display (second suspension display unit 86) can be displayed. During the execution of the special figure change display game, the second suspension display is performed. The display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is configured not to be displayed during the execution of the specific effect, and when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect, the second hold display is displayed. About hold display The display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the display of the first hold display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is restarted. Then, the end notifying means performs the notification even during the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the special figure start memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. Further, it is possible to always notify the information of the hit state of the ordinary figure which affects the ease of occurrence of the special figure start memory.

  It should be noted that the configuration of the present modified example is changed to the first modified example in which the sub-display device 49 forming the rendering device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modified example described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 66 (d) and (f), the area where the end time notification 87 is displayed is set to a position not covered by the operation of the sub-display device 49, or FIG. 66 (b). As shown in FIG. 66, when the area is set to be covered when the sub-display device 49 operates, the end timing is notified to a position not covered by the operation of the sub-display device 49 as shown in FIG. Move 87.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a special figure variable display for displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to a game in a gaming machine that executes a game and generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the special figure variable display game is a special result. A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the special figure change display game as a start memory based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area to a predetermined upper limit number; A start storage display unit (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the start memory that has been displayed on the display device 41; Effective display device (sub-display device 49), a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state where it is difficult to win the starting winning region, and an open state where winning is easier than the closed state, and a predetermined region. The game start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the normal fluctuation display game as the general start memory based on the detection of the game ball up to a predetermined upper limit, and the result of the normal fluctuation display game is specified. A normal variable winning device control means (game control device 100) for generating a hit state for converting the normal variable winning device 37 to an open state based on the result, and an end notifying means (production) for notifying the end timing of the winning state The start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. Yes, special map During execution of the dynamic display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position not overlapping with the rendering device, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden when overlapping with the rendering device. When a new start memory is generated when the display is non-display, the display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory for the second hold display, and the first hold display is updated for the first hold display. When the display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the end notification unit performs notification at a position that does not overlap with the rendering device even when the first hold display is non-display. That is what we did. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. Further, it is possible to always notify the information of the hit state of the ordinary figure which affects the ease of occurrence of the special figure start memory. Further, since the player can know the end timing of the hit state, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Eighth Modification]
Next, an eighth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment. Hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The parts will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the display mode of the hold display differs depending on the probability state.

  FIG. 72 shows a display mode in the low probability state. As shown in FIG. 72A, the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 are displayed on the sub-display device 49. Then, as shown in FIG. 72 (b), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to enter the reach state, one of the predetermined specific effects is formed as shown in FIG. 72 (c). The reach effect display is started. In the reach effect display here, the background display indicating the model name "CR Tora" is displayed on the display device 41, and the background indicating the model name "CR Tora" is also displayed on the sub-display device 49. The display is to be displayed. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area of the display device 41. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 of the sub display device 49 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 on the display device 41 is continued.

  Further, the reach state evolves and the SP3 reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, is started as shown in FIG. 72 (d). In the SP3 reach effect display, an effect display in which a character appears on the display device 41 and the sub-display device 49 is performed. During the execution of the SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed in a small size at the upper left of the display area of the display device 41, and the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section of the sub display apparatus 49 are displayed. The display of 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 on the display device 41 is continued.

  Then, when the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the second special figure of the second hold display section 86 displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. The display of the 1 hold display section 86a is updated. When the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 2 reservation display section 86b of the second reservation display section 86 is made as shown in FIG. 72 (e). Be updated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 72 (f), when the specific effect ends, the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area of the display device 41. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 on the sub display device 49 is restarted. At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83b is updated to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83b. Is updated to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect. With this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice indicating the prefetch result corresponding to these new start memories. Here, the third decorative start memory display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b is shown. Is a display mode different from the normal display mode, and the pre-read result is suggested.

  FIG. 73 shows a display mode in the high probability state. As shown in FIG. 73 (a), the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section 84 are displayed on the display device 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 73 (b), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to reach the reach state, the sub display device 49 moves upward and the first hold display of the display device 41 is performed. The part 83 and the on-hold display section 84 overlap the front side of the displayed part. As shown in FIG. 73 (c), the reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, is displayed on the display device 41 and the sub display device. It starts at 49.

  In the reach effect display here, the background display indicating the model name "CR Tora" is displayed on the display device 41, and the background indicating the model name "CR Tora" is also displayed on the sub-display device 49. The display is to be displayed. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed small in the upper left of the display area of the display device 41. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 of the display device 41 is not displayed when the sub-display device 49 is in a state of being overlapped on the front side. The display of the 2 hold display unit 86 is continued.

  Further, the reach state evolves and the SP3 reach effect display, which is one of the predetermined specific effects, starts as shown in FIG. 73 (d). In the SP3 reach effect display, an effect display in which a character appears on the display device 41 and the sub-display device 49 is performed. During the execution of the SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure change display game display section 85 is displayed in a small size at the upper left of the display area of the display device 41, and the first hold display section 83 and the active hold display section of the sub display apparatus 49 are displayed. The display of 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 on the display device 41 is continued.

  Then, when the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of this specific effect, the second special figure of the second hold display unit 86 displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 73 (d). The display of the 1 hold display section 86a is updated. When the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 2 reservation display section 86b of the second reservation display section 86 is changed as shown in FIG. 73 (e). Be updated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 73 (f), when the specific effect ends, the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 is displayed at the center of the display area of the display device 41. Further, the sub display device 49 moves downward to return to the initial position, and retracts from the front side of the portion where the first hold display portion 83 and the active hold display portion 84 of the display device 41 are displayed. Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 on the display device 41 is restarted.

  At this time, in the first hold display unit 83, the display is updated along with the occurrence of the start memory during the execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83b is updated to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83b. Is updated to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect. With this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice indicating the prefetch result corresponding to these new start memories. Here, the third decorative start memory display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b is shown. Is a display mode different from the normal display mode, and the pre-read result is suggested.

  In the low probability state, the possibility of special results is low, so it is necessary to enhance the attraction of the effect and give the player a willingness to continue the game. For this reason, the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 are displayed on the sub-display device 49 so that the display area of the display device 41 for displaying the special figure change display game can be widely used, and various effect displays can be performed. The game can be performed effectively to enhance the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, in the high-probability state, interest in when the next special result is derived is higher than in the effect contents. In addition, a time reduction state in which the execution time of the special figure change display game is shortened and the speed of digesting the start memory is increased may occur. Therefore, the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 for displaying the result, the first hold display section 83 and the on-hold hold display section 84 for displaying the information of the start memory are displayed on the same display device 41 and brought close to each other. The amount of movement of the viewpoint between the display and display of the special figure variable display game 85 and the first hold display 83 is reduced so that the player can easily grasp the progress of the special figure variable display game. .

  As described above, with respect to which of the first hold display unit 83 and the active hold display unit 84 is displayed on the display device 41 or the sub-display device 49, a scenario table for displaying these is set based on the probability state. It can be realized by doing. Display and non-display can be realized by setting a scenario table including display and non-display information at the start of the special figure variable display game. In this case, the reach effect display and the SP3 reach effect display are given as the specific effects. However, in the case of other specific effects such as the pseudo consecutive effects display shown in FIG. The hold display section 84 is not displayed.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A first display device (display device) capable of displaying a variable display game on a gaming machine that executes and executes a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. 41), a second display device (sub-display device 49) capable of displaying information relating to the game, and the execution right of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area as a starting memory to a predetermined upper limit number. A possible start storage unit (game control device 100) and a hold display (first hold display unit 83, second hold display unit 86) indicating information related to start storage stored in the start storage unit are displayed on the first display device or the second display unit. 2 The start storage display means (effect control device 300) that can be displayed on the display device, and the probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result is either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state. Setting means (game control device 100) for setting crabs, the start storage display means displays a hold display on the second display device in the low probability state, and displays on the first display device in the high probability state. This means that the hold display is displayed.

  Therefore, in the low probability state, the effect of the variable display game can be effectively performed on the first display device and the interest of the game can be improved, and the status of the start memory can be always grasped on the second display device. Inconvenience can be prevented from occurring for the player. In the high-probability state, the next special result is expected to be generated. By making it possible to grasp at a glance the state of the start memory and the state of the variable display game, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. , The low probability state is displayed on the second display device, the high probability state is displayed on the first display device, and the second hold display is displayed on the first display device regardless of the probability state. Become. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player. Further, it is possible to prevent the constantly displayed second hold display from interfering with other effect displays.

  In addition, the start storage display means continuously displays the second hold display during the execution of the variable display game, and hides the first hold display when a predetermined specific effect is executed, and sets the first hold display to the non-display. When a new start memory is generated during execution, the display of the second hold display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the specific effect is ended for the first hold display and the first hold display is performed. When the display is restarted, the display is updated in accordance with the occurrence of a new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the starting memory, so that no inconvenience occurs for the player.

  In the first hold display, the start memory display means displays the start memory display by displaying a start memory display corresponding to each start memory on a one-to-one basis, and in the second hold display, displays the start memory number. By displaying the information, information relating to the starting memory is indicated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the always-displayed second hold display from interfering with other effect displays.

  Further, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information is executed, A first display device (display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game in a gaming machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player when a result of the variable display game is a special result; A second display device (sub-display device 49) capable of displaying and operating information relating to the game and capable of overlapping with the front surface of the first display device; A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game as a start memory based on the winning of the ball up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a storage indicating the information on the start memory stored in the start storage means. A start storage display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a display on the first display device or the second display device; a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result; a low probability state; Probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting the state to a higher probability state higher than the first state. The start storage display means includes a first hold display (first hold display section 83) as a hold display. , A second hold display (second hold display unit 86), and the first hold display is displayed on the second display device in the low probability state, and is displayed on the first display device in the high probability state. The second hold display is configured to be displayed on the first display device regardless of the probability state, and during the high probability state, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the second display device. , The first hold display overlaps with the second display device. In the case where a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is non-display, the display of the second hold display is made in accordance with the occurrence of the new start memory. When the display of the first hold display is restarted and the display of the first hold display is restarted, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory.

  Therefore, in the low probability state, the effect of the variable display game can be effectively performed on the first display device and the interest of the game can be improved, and the status of the start memory can be always grasped on the second display device. Inconvenience can be prevented from occurring for the player. In the high-probability state, the next special result is expected to be generated. By making it possible to grasp at a glance the state of the start memory and the state of the variable display game, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that the display devices that display the first hold display unit 83 and the pending hold display unit 84 in the low probability state and the high probability state are different. Any display can be used as long as the display and the start memory display are displayed close to each other. For example, in both the low probability state and the high probability state, the first hold display unit 83 and the pending hold display unit 84 are displayed on the display device 41, but in the high probability state, the special figure change display game is displayed more than in the low probability state. May be displayed such that the display of the start memory is closer to the start memory. In addition, the first hold display unit 83 and the pending hold display unit 84 are both displayed on the sub-display device 49 in the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The display position on the sub display device 49 may be different or the disposition position of the sub display device 49 itself may be different so that the display and the display of the start memory are displayed close to each other.

  In the above-described first embodiment and each of the modifications, the gaming machine that uses the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory in the order of generation has been described. May be a gaming machine that preferentially digests. Further, the gaming machine may be a game machine that can simultaneously execute the special figure change display game based on the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure change display game based on the special figure 2 start memory.

  In addition, the specific effect of hiding the first hold display unit 83 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, the effect during the special game state may be a specific effect, or only a part of the effect during the special game state may be the specific effect, among fanfare effects, ending effects, round effects, interval effects, and round effects. An arbitrary effect may be used as the specific effect. In addition, the effect in the special game state based on some of the big hit type and the small hit type may be set as the specific effect.

  Also, a cut-in effect that cuts in images and characters during the fluctuation display, and a step-up effect that suggests the likelihood of a special result depending on the stage at which the image or character appears and progresses, etc. It may be a special production. Further, in the decoration special figure change display game, the temporary change in the special result mode, the re-variation display is performed, and the re-variation display effect for deriving the final special result mode may be the specific effect.

  Also, while the first effect display unit 83 and the on-hold display unit 84 are not displayed during execution of the specific effect, they may be displayed temporarily at a predetermined timing. For example, it may be displayed temporarily every predetermined time, or may be displayed temporarily when the start memory is generated. In addition, the suspension change notice may be started while the first suspension display unit 83 is not displayed, and may be temporarily displayed when the suspension change notice is started while the first suspension display unit 83 is not displayed. Further, the display mode of the on-hold display unit 84 may be changed while the on-hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and may be temporarily displayed when the display mode is changed while the on-hold display unit 84 is not displayed. If an error condition has occurred in the gaming machine, it may be displayed.

  Also, while the specific effect is being executed, both the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a and the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b are hidden, but only one of them may be hidden. . Although the second hold display section 86 is always displayed, it may be hidden during the period in which the first hold display section 83 is displayed. Also, both the first hold display unit 83 and the second hold display unit 86 may be hidden. In this case, when the start memory is generated, the second hold display unit 86 may be temporarily displayed to indicate to the player that the start memory has been generated.

  In addition, when a start memory is generated in a state where the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and when the display is updated when the first hold display unit 83 is displayed again, there is a start memory generated during the non-display. That may be emphasized. For example, the display timing of the decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory generated during non-display may be delayed from the display timing of the first hold display unit 83.

  Further, the configurations of the above-described first embodiment and each modified example can be applied in any combination. When the configuration of the start timing of the notification of the preliminary determination result of the first embodiment and the configuration of the start timing of the notification of the determination result by the preliminary determination unit of the third modified example are combined, whether the specific effect is being executed. Any condition, such as whether or not, the probability state of a special result, the operating state of the ordinary variable prize device 37, whether or not the reach state, whether or not the starting storage number has reached a predetermined number, the lottery result of the start timing, etc. Which start timing is to be selected depending on whether or not the condition is satisfied. In addition, when there is a possibility of inconsistency caused by a simple combination such as the first embodiment and the second modified example, and the fourth modified example and the fifth modified example, it is determined whether or not such an arbitrary condition is satisfied. Which configuration is to be selected.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as described in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, but includes, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use the game ball. Further, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine using medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines using gaming balls. Further, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in appropriate combinations.

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

10 gaming machine 36 1st start winning opening (start winning area)
37 Ordinary variable prize winning device (start winning prize area)
41 display device 83 first hold display section (first hold display)
86 Second hold display section (second hold display)
97 2nd start winning opening (start winning area)
100 game control device (start storage means, pre-judgment means)
300 production control device (starting storage display means)

Claims (2)

Based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, a variable display game for displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, a predetermined game value is given to the player. In gaming machines that generate special games to be granted,
A display device capable of displaying information about the game,
Start storage means capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game as a start memory together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit based on the winning of the game ball into the start winning area,
Start storage display means capable of displaying, on the display device, a first hold display and a second hold display indicating information relating to the start storage stored in the start storage means;
Prior determination means for determining the content related to the variable display game before the variable display game is executed,
Holding means for holding the determination result of the prior determination means,
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether to set the display mode of the first hold display to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode in accordance with the determination result ,
The start storage display means,
During the execution of one of said variable display games, the second hold display is displayed continuously, the first hold display is in progress in the first specific effect as a non-display, the first specific effect has been completed It is re-displayed in the later specified period, and is not displayed during the execution of the second specified effect that starts after the specified period has elapsed,
If a new start memory is generated during the execution of the first specific effect or during the specific period ,
Wherein for the second hold display, to display due to the generation of the new start-up storage,
Wherein for the first hold display, when the front Symbol second specific effect is completed following the variable display game is executed, the first hold display of the display mode corresponding to the new start-up storage, the It is possible to suggest the determination result by changing from the normal display mode to the specific display mode,
The holding means may determine the determination result of the new start memory generated during the execution of the first specific effect or during the specific period until at least the second specific effect ends and the next variable display game is executed. Is a gaming machine characterized by holding . When the display mode of the first hold display corresponding to a new start memory generated during the execution of the first specific effect changes, an emphasized effect that emphasizes the first hold display can be executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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