JP7017785B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on a winning of a gaming ball in a starting area and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.

Conventionally, a game in which the start memory, which is the right to execute a variable display game based on the inflow of game balls into the start area, can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and the start memory display corresponding to the start memory can be displayed on the display device. In the machine, the start memory display is a predetermined display predetermined so that the digestion order can be understood, including the start memory display corresponding to the start memory during digestion (start memory display corresponding to the running variable display game). It is common to display them side by side in an area. Further, there is also known a gaming machine capable of performing a notice effect using a start memory display (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-140391

An object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of a player .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the winning of a gaming ball in the starting area and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A start winning memory means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of the starting memory that is the right to execute the game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting area.
A start memory display control means capable of displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided.
The start memory display control means is
A pre-execution start memory display control means capable of displaying the pre-execution start memory display, which is the start memory display corresponding to the start memory corresponding to the pre-execution game, in the first display area, and
A running start memory display control means capable of displaying the running start memory display, which is the start memory display corresponding to the start memory corresponding to the running game, in the second display area, is provided.
The running start storage display control means can move the running start storage display from the second display area to a third display area different from the first display area and the second display area.
The first display area includes a first standby area and a second standby area.
The start memory includes a first start memory which is an execution right of the first game of the game and a second start memory which is an execution right of the second game of the game.
The pre-execution start storage display control means displays the pre-execution start storage display corresponding to at least one of the first start memory and the second start memory in the first standby area , and the first. 2 It is characterized in that there is a case where it is displayed in the standby area and there is a case where it is displayed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player .

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the common process of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead jackpot determination process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 2 variation start process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process of an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining the one-shot command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead variable system command processing. It is a figure explaining the board production apparatus. It is a figure explaining the board production apparatus. It is a figure explaining the board production apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold notice effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of a weak hold continuous production.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is rotatably assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (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, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration and production, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. are displayed as an abnormality notification color (for example, red). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) with (), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, a sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided in the lower part of the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality content is notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. A lamp for notifying the payout abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (storage plate) for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are provided. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game ball paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device may be provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25. A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub-display device.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player rotates the operation unit 24, so that the hitting ball launching device launches the gaming ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. do. Further, by operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) in the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). It can be carried out.

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.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-shaped game board main body 80 that serves as a mounting base for various members. The game board main body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front surface of the game board main body 80 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. The game area 32 is provided. The gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a gaming ball from a hitting ball launching device into a gaming area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 to play a game. A windmill, an obstacle nail, or the like is disposed in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

A center case 40 that forms a window portion that serves as a display area for a variable display game is attached to substantially the center of the game area 32. Behind the window portion formed in the center case 40, a display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) for variablely displaying a plurality of identification information is arranged.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube), for example. Still images and moving images can be displayed as effect images in the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed. Information about the game such as a background image that enhances the effect is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

The center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating the center case 40. The board effect device 44 can be operated downward from the state shown in FIG.
A normal symbol start gate (normal symbol start gate) 34 is provided in the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40. Inside the normal drawing start gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 is provided. When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal map start gate 34, the normal map variation display game is executed.

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left gaming area 32 of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower right gaming area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 35.

The game area 32 below the center case 40 is provided with a start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) that gives a start condition for the special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game). The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the center case 40, a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
The ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a movable member (not shown), and the movable member always holds a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a predetermined result, the game ball is easily flowed into the normal fluctuation winning device 37 by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device (game). It is designed to be changed to a state that is advantageous to the person.

In the present embodiment, the movable member of the ordinary variable winning device 37 is a so-called tongue-type ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes by advancing and retreating (sliding) in the front-rear direction by the normal variable winning device 37c. The movable member of 37 is not limited to this. The movable member of the ordinary variable winning device 37 may be, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side by the ordinary electric solenoid 37c, or the ordinary electric solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in the shape of an inverted "C".
Further, the normal variable winning device 37 can win a game ball even when the movable member is closed, and the game ball may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state.

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, the game ball is not accepted or easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game between the normal figure start gate 34 and the normal variation winning device 37. A convertible first special variable winning device (upper large winning opening) 38 is provided. The first special variable winning device 38 converts the upper large winning opening into a state in which a game ball can flow in by moving back and forth (sliding) the opening / closing member (not shown). The first special variable winning device 38 converts the upper prize opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the upper prize opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game ball that has won the first special variable winning device 38 is detected by the large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

Inside the upper prize opening (winning area), a specific area where the game ball can flow in is provided, and the lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to change the inflow probability of the game ball into the specific area. ) Is provided. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of a game ball is provided in the specific area, and based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d, a state advantageous for the player can be obtained. It occurs (in this embodiment, a high probability state occurs after the end of the special gaming state). The game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38.

Further, inside the upper prize opening, a residual ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 without flowing into a specific area is provided. ing. The number of game balls detected by the large prize opening switch 38a provided inside the upper large winning opening (the number of game balls flowing into the upper large winning opening), and detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball ejection port switch 38e. By matching the number of game balls (the number of game balls ejected from the upper prize opening), it can be confirmed that all the game balls in the upper prize opening have been discharged, and basically until this confirmation is completed. Is not open to the new top prize openings.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, on the right side of the start winning opening 36, there is a second special variable winning that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A device (lower prize opening) 39 is provided. The second special variable winning device 39 converts the lower large winning opening into a state in which a game ball can flow in by moving back and forth (sliding) the opening / closing member (not shown). The second special variable winning device 39 converts the lower prize opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the lower prize opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 is detected by the large winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 3).

The game area 32 below the starting winning opening 36 is provided with an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won in the winning opening or the like.
Further, a special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 variation display game) and a normal map variation display game are executed in the lower right corner of the game board main body 80 outside the game area 32. A batch display device 50 is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display unit) 51 and a special figure 2 variable display for a special figure 1 variable display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. A special figure 2 display unit (second special figure fluctuation display unit) 52 for games, a first storage display unit 53 for notifying the start storage number of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and an LED lamp. A second storage display unit 54 for notifying the start storage number of the configured special figure 2 variable display game is provided.

Further, the batch display device 50 has a round display unit 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39), and is advantageous to the player among left-handed (normal) and right-handed. A first game state display unit 56 for notifying a hitting method (a hitting method corresponding to a game state) and a probability display unit 57 for notifying a probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of a special figure variation display game are provided. There is. The batch display device 50 has a probability state display unit that displays that the probability state of the jackpot is in the high probability state when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and a display that lights up when a jackpot occurs to notify the occurrence of the jackpot. A unit (display) or the like may be provided.
Further, the normal map display unit 58 that displays the normal map fluctuation display game, the storage display unit 59 for notifying the start storage number of the normal map fluctuation display game, and the time saving state that lights up when a time saving state occurs to notify the occurrence of the time saving state. A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is centered, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. Flashes the segment to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 100 msec. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked and driven. It is configured so that it is displayed that it is changing and it is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Then, when the result of the game is "off", for example, the central segment (in the case of special figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side in addition) is turned on as the result mode of the off, and the result of the game is In the case of "hit", the result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result mode of the hit result mode (special result mode) is turned on and the game result is displayed.

The first storage display unit 53 turns off a plurality of LEDs for the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. , Displayed by lighting (blinking).
The second storage display unit 54 sets the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the normal variable winning device 37, which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, of the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by turning off and on (blinking).
The round display unit 55 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and when not in the special game state, all the LEDs are turned off, and during the special game state, the LEDs are turned on according to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Turn it on. The round display unit 55 may be configured by a 7-segment type display.

The first game state display unit 56 is composed of LED lamps and the like. For example, in the case of a game state in which left-handed hitting is more advantageous to the player than right-handed hitting (normal hitting), all the LEDs are turned off and left. When right-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed (when right-handed), all LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the probability state of a big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state (probability change state). In the case of, all the LEDs are turned on.

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

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

The power supply device 400 is a normal power supply unit having an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from a DC32V voltage. It has a 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal that notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure. A control signal generation unit 430 or the like that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal is provided.

In this embodiment, the power supply unit 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 on separate boards or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, mainly. It may be configured to be provided on the substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing the above, it is possible to reduce the cost by excluding it from the target of replacement.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. That is, the game control device 100 can store and retain information about the game even if a power failure occurs and the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and after the power failure is restored, the game can be restarted based on the stored information. It serves as a means for retaining the memory of game information. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed 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, the 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 done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area of the CPU 111A and a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. It is used as. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, 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 content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start storage to determine the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state, and fluctuations before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results is already derived and displayed at a stage where it is not yet derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. Refers to a display mode that does not exist. Further, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned 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 progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the 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 changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas of the display device. When the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle after display and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example). The state in which the variable display is stopped due to the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition of the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display regions is satisfied (for example, the same). The state in which the identification information is used, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from this reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. Further, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variable display game. That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived (when it is out of order) in the special figure variable display game. Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining a hit in a special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in a special figure variation display game (various types). Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in reach and non-reach fluctuation display), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock fluctuation display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 is provided. There is.

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state. One of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables based on the number of start storages and the like. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when the special figure variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to drive the prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and controls for paying out the lending ball.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, and the like. The winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35, the large winning opening switch 38a in the first special variable winning device 38, the large winning opening switch 39a in the second special variable winning device 39, and the gate switch in the general drawing start gate 34. 34a, a specific area switch 38d and a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e arranged in the first special variable winning device 38, and an out ball detection switch 32a that detects all game balls that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that is connected to and inputs a negative logic signal such as high level 11V and low level 7V supplied from these switches and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. Is provided. Since the input range of the proximity I / F 121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut and floats. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the above and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124, or the fourth input port 126, and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switches 38a, 39a, and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. Will be done. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the specific area switch 38d, the remaining ball discharge switch 38e, and the out ball detection switch 32a are input to the fourth input port 126. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on a front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10, a detection signal of a vibration sensor 65 for detecting the vibration of the game machine 10, and a game machine. The detection signal of the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of 10 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like of the game machine 10 are also input. It has become.

Further, a signal from the setting key switch 152 for detecting the operation of the setting key operation unit is input to the third input port 124. The setting key operation unit is provided with a keyhole into which the setting key is inserted, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it is in a turned state, and is turned on when it is in a turned state and turned off when it is not turned.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values that give special results in the special figure fluctuation display game are assigned, and operate these operation units. By doing so, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a probability value that gives a special result is assigned in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is used in the game. There is. Here, six "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared as probability setting values.

When selecting the probability setting value, the probability setting value can be changed by turning on the power of the game machine while operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 while turning the setting key of the setting key operation unit. The probability setting value change mode is set, and the probability setting value can be changed by operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 during the probability setting value change mode. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and the accessory ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays the probability set value information while the operation related to the probability set value is being performed (during the probability set value change mode and the probability set value confirmation mode), and other than that. In, the calculated base value and the accessory ratio are displayed.

Further, by turning on the power of the gaming machine while the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned (the RAM initialization switch 112 is not operated), the currently selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153. However, the probability setting value cannot be changed. The probability setting value confirmation mode is set. The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is in the open state.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment type display, and displays the probability set value as a number from 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode that can recognize the probability set value may be used. Further, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or a probability set value may be indicated by the lighting mode of one or a plurality of LEDs, the emission color, and the like.

Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 and the output to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out ball detection switch 32a) are from the main board 100 to the relay board 70. It is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) via. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, in the input unit 120, a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting a radio wave) and a payout busy signal (payout control device). Signal indicating whether or not the 200 can accept commands), payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating payout abnormality), shoot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (it is full)), and a touch switch signal (for the input of the touch switch provided on the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided which takes in (based on a signal) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. 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 once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test firing test device. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, 124, 126 of the input unit 120. The data set in 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 the system from malfunctioning, but each of the input units 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 Schmidt buffer 132 arranged in a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game 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. It should be noted that the one-way communication is such that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of the accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like are transmitted via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start port switch output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61, the panel radio wave sensor 62, and the vibration sensor 65, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, a game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test device via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the machine cannot control the game. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not go through the buffer, and the like. There is. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 is a first large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the first special variable winning device 38, and a second large winning opening solenoid (large) for opening the second special variable winning device 39. The operation data of the winning port solenoid 2) 39b, the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variable winning device 38, and the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening the normal variable winning device 37 are output and are currently selected. It is a port for outputting the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the probability set value.
Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the operation data signals of the large winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b, the lever solenoid 38f, and the peripheral solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. It is output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the driver (drive circuit) 138a and the third output port 135. The external information signal supplied from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 that output the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current draw side of the batch display device 50 to the external device such as the management device is sent to the external information terminal board 71. A fourth driver 138d for output and a fifth driver 138e for generating and outputting a drive signal by receiving the display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 are provided. Data is transmitted from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e by serial communication.

DC32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. DC5V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the fifth driver 138e so that the performance display device 153 operating at 5V can be driven.
Further, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit wire is for pulling out the digit wire corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive system in which a current is passed through the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and a current is drawn from the cathode terminal via the segment wire by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in, and the LEDs are turned on.
The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied.
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 an external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bilateral communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can send and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the transmission / reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, 124, 126 are provided. do not have.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switches 38a, 39a, and the gate. The switch 34a is provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. Has been done. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like is a micro switch having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control device 300 is for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read-only memory) storing various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A holdable FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a time measuring means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, 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 effect content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the playback sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, etc. are executed.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is 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 sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of 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. The wait signal WAIT etc. for the purpose is 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 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal sync signal HSYNC, and a vertical sync signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is sent to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

An audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via the 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 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and the 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. An effect control command signal (effect command) such as a decorative special figure hold number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F331. ). Since the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

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

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motor and LED, DC5V for power supply voltage of command I / F331, DC15V for driving motor, LED and speaker It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- is used to generate DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC converter is provided in the 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 generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, VDP312 (VDPREST signal), sound source LSI314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc., are output from the main control microcomputer 311. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a 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.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a gaming ball (pachinko ball) toward the gaming area 32 from a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, or the game area flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32. It is discharged from 32. Then, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, or the second special variable winning device 39, the number according to the type of winning opening. The prize ball is discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the gaming ball into the left gaming area (so-called left-handed), so that the starting winning opening 36 or the left side of the starting winning opening 36 It is possible to aim for a prize in the arranged general prize opening 35, and by launching a game ball into the right game area (so-called right-handed), the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device, and the normal variable winning device 37 It is possible to aim for a prize in the device 38, the second special variable winning device 39, and the general winning opening 35 arranged on the right side of the second special variable winning device 39.

A gate switch 34a including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the start gate 34 of the normal drawing, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of normal figure start storages is an upper limit number (for example, four) based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. If it is less than), the number of normal figure start storages is added (+1) and one normal figure start memory is stored in ROM 111B. The stored number of the normal map start prize is displayed on the normal map hold display 56 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit determination random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the normal map start memory. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a memory for starting the normal map and the normal variable display game can be started, that is, the normal variable display game is hit and the normal variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed. If it is not in the hit state, the hit judgment random value stored in the first stored normal map start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game is judged. Then, the process of starting the normal map fluctuation display game is performed. When the hit determination random value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time in the normal map display unit 58 provided in the batch display device 50 as a process for executing the normal map variation display game. After performing the display during the fluctuation of the normal map, which is repeatedly displayed in the ordered order, the process of displaying the normal map fluctuation display game in which the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed. It should be noted that the normal figure display unit 58 is configured by the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the figures in a predetermined time variation, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured.

If the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit, the lighting pattern, which is a special result mode, is stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 58, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to display the movable member of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. Control is performed to open for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of sync, the normal map display unit 58 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is the result of the out of alignment.

Further, the winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively, which are provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). In addition to storing, the second start memory, which forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, the big hit random value, the big hit symbol random value, and each variable pattern random value are extracted as the starting memory information, respectively. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start storage and the second start storage. Then, the stored number of the start storage is the first storage display unit 53 (special figure 1 hold display) and the second storage display unit 54 (special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the batch display device 50. It is also displayed as a decorative special drawing start memory display on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

The game control device 100 plays a special figure 1 variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 (first variation display device) based on the first start memory, and the special figure 2 display 52 (1st variation display device) based on the second start memory. The special figure 2 fluctuation display game is played on the second fluctuation display device). The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, but while one special figure variable display game is being executed, the other special figure variable display game becomes the first special result (big hit). In that case, one of the special figure fluctuation display games is terminated as a result other than the special result (missing result). In addition, if the other special figure variation display game has a second special result (small hit) during the execution of one special figure variation display game, the one is concerned until the end of the special gaming state based on the small hit. The special figure fluctuation display game is interrupted.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 (first start winning area). It serves as a first execution control means for controlling. Further, the game control device (game control means) 100 is a special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning area). It serves as a second execution control means for performing execution control.

In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after the variable display is performed, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode (big hit result mode) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit and becomes the first special game state (so-called big hit state). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 corresponds to the second special result (small hit result mode). It becomes a small hit and becomes a second special game state (so-called small hit state). That is, the special figure 1 display 51 serves as a first variable display means capable of displaying the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 serves as a second variable display means capable of displaying the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37.

Further, after the end of the big hit game state (first special game state), the game control device (game control means) 100 is in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the probability of hitting is high and the probability of hitting is high). It is possible to control to generate a gaming state (specific gaming state) in which the game can proceed by (with support). That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 forms the specific game state generating means.

Further, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the decorative special figure variation in which a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are variablely displayed on the display device 41. The display game is now running. The decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and a decorative special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game. Yes, these are displayed in separate display areas. Then, the variation display is performed according to the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed according to the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special map variation display game.

That is, the display device 41 variablely displays the decorative identification information in accordance with the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) (decorative variable display game). It is a decorative variation display means that can display a decorative special figure variation display game). It should be noted that different display devices may be used in the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one of the decorative special figure variable display games may be displayed. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 variable display game (the probability of a small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is 0), but it is special in the normal gaming state. FIG. 2 Fluctuation display A long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the game. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes inefficient in terms of time in the normal game state, and the player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at the acquisition of a small hit in the normal game state. I have to. Therefore, in the normal game state, it is advantageous for the player to hit left to aim at the start winning opening 36 and play the special figure 1 variable display game.
The length variation time is about 10 minutes, but it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Further, the time of the long fluctuation may be different depending on the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, for example, when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is off or a small hit, a long variation with a variation time of about 10 minutes is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game. When the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit, a long variation with a variation time of about 5 minutes may be selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game.

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 game microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Timer interrupt processing]
The timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. That is, it is an interrupt routine that is started in a predetermined cycle. When a timer interrupt occurs in the game microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 5 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step X101). By switching to the register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step X102). Next, input processing from various sensors and switches, signal acquisition, that is, input processing (step X103) for reading the state of each input port is performed.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104), and when the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104; Y). , Probability setting change / confirmation processing (step X122) is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.
On the other hand, when both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting checking flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b) are based on the output data set in various processes. , Lever solenoid 38f, Fuden solenoid 37c) and other actuators are subjected to output processing (step X105) for driving control and the like. When the firing stop signal is output in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. Generated within the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready to launch.

Next, the payout command transmission process (step X106), the random number update process 1 (step X107), and the random number update process 2 (step X108) for outputting the commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 are performed. After that, monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switches 38a, 39a, setting the prize ball, the front frame and the glass. The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step X109) for opening the frame and monitoring errors such as illegal winning of the normal variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that the number of game balls discharged from the first special variable prize device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) in the first special variable prize device 38 is The number of game balls that have flowed into the first special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the large winning opening switch 38a) is exceeded. If an abnormal discharge is occurring, the abnormal discharge flag is set. Then, if an abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process proceeds to step X116. That is, the game is prevented from progressing.

On the other hand, when the abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), the start port switch monitoring process (step X111) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37. Then, the special figure 1 game process (step X112) for processing the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 game process (step X113) for performing the special figure 2 variable display game, and the normal figure variable display game processing are performed. Performs the normal map game process (step X114), and drives the segment LED provided on the gaming machine 10 to display the display of the special figure variation display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents. The editing process (step X115) is performed.

Next, a magnet fraud monitoring process (step X116) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determines whether or not there is an abnormality, and a process that checks the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. Radio fraud monitoring process (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring process (step X118) that checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine if there is any abnormality, and determines whether abnormal discharge has occurred. Perform the abnormal discharge monitoring process (step X119). Further, external information editing processing (step X120) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer and performance display monitor control processing (step X121) for controlling the performance display monitor 153 are performed, and the timer interrupt processing is completed. do.

Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupt) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) are interrupt return processes. It is automatically performed at the time (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, there are also gaming machines that need to be instructed to execute a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the register bank designation.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
FIG. 6 shows the start port switch monitoring process (step X111) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process. In this start port switch monitoring process, first, a start port 1 (start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and a hard random number acquisition process (step X492) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is information with a start opening prize set when a big hit random number is acquired based on the winning to the start winning opening 36 in the hard random number acquisition process (step X493).

If the starting opening winning information is not set based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. In this case, the information that there is no starting opening prize is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the starting opening winning is set based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; Y), it is determined whether the special figure has a low probability and no time reduction (normal gaming state). (Step X494). Then, in the case of low probability of special figure & no time reduction (step X494; Y), the process proceeds to step X497. Further, when the special figure has a low probability and the time is not shortened (step X494; N), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step X495), and an effect command setting process (step X496) is performed.

Based on the reception of the right-handed instruction notification command, the effect control device 300 performs right-handed instruction notification instructing the player to perform a right-handed strike by display, voice, or the like. Right-handed is more advantageous for the player when in a specific game state or special game state, and the start winning opening 36, which is designed so that a prize is not won unless left-handed, is in a specific game state or special game state. When a prize is detected inside, a right-handed instruction is notified.

Then, a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 1 is prepared (step X497), and the special figure start port switch common process (step X498) is performed. Next, the starting port 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37) a winning monitoring table was prepared (step X499), a hard random number acquisition process (step X500) was performed, and a big hit random number was acquired based on the winning of the ordinary variable winning device 37. It is determined whether or not there is information on the starting opening winning that is set in the case (step X501).

If the start opening winning information is not set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated. In this case, the information that there is no starting opening prize is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the start opening winning is set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; Y), is the Fuden (normal variable winning device 37) operating, that is, normal? It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is in the open state in which the game ball can be won by operating (step X502), and if the normal power is operating (step X502; Y), the process proceeds to step X504. Transition. On the other hand, when the normal electric power is not operating (step X502; N), it is determined whether or not the normal electric power is being generated (step X503).

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

If an illegal operation is occurring (step X503; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more. Further, when the fraudulent electric power is not occurring (step X503; N), a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 2 is prepared (step X504), and the special figure start port switch common process (step X505) is performed. Then, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
FIG. 7 shows a special start port switch common process (steps X498, X505) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are input.

In this special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored is sent to the external management device of the game machine 10. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs, is loaded (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step X523).
If the number of outputs does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step X524), and the special figure hold (start) corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is held. It is determined whether the number of storage), that is, the number of special figure reservations (starting storage) to be updated is less than the upper limit value (here, 4) (step X525). On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525. Here, the number of outputs can be stored up to 255, but if the number of outputs is stored up to the upper limit, the value is not saved after the update because it loops due to +1 update and becomes 0.

Then, when the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step X525; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1. (Step X526), the target start opening winning flag is saved (step X527). Next, the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step X528), and the big hit random number prepared by the hard random number acquisition process is saved in the big hit random number storage area of RWM. (Step X529).

After that, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X530), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X531). Next, the fall lottery random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532), and saved in the fall lottery random number storage area of the RWM (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is in the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X534), and if the winning is not in the starting port 2 (step X534; N), the process proceeds to step X537. On the other hand, in the case of winning the starting port 2 (step X534; Y), the small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step X535), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X536). ..

Then, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step X537), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step X538), which is a look-ahead process, is performed. Next, the start port switch to be monitored and the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step X539), the effect command setting process (step X540) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36, and the predetermined random number can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit as the first starting memory. It serves as a starting memory means. Further, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, and the predetermined random number can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit as the second starting memory. 2 Makes a start storage means.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
8 and 9 show the special figure hold information determination process (step X538) in the above-mentioned special figure start port switch common process. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

In this special figure hold information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is in progress (during the first special gaming state) (step X541), and if the jackpot is in progress (step X541; Y), the special figure hold information determination is made. End the process. On the other hand, when the jackpot is not hit (step X541; N), the start opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special drawing start opening switch common process is checked, and the starting opening 1 (starting opening winning opening 36) is won. (Step X542).

In the case of winning a prize in the starting port 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 to perform look-ahead. On the other hand, when the prize is not won in the starting port 1 (step X542; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure has a low probability and no time reduction (during a normal gaming state) (step X543). Then, when the special figure low probability & no time reduction is in progress (step X543; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. That is, in the normal gaming state, a long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, but in this case, the look-ahead is not performed. On the other hand, when it is not in the special figure low probability & no time reduction (step X543; N), it is determined whether the special figure high probability is in progress (step X544).

If the special figure is not in high probability (step X544; N), the process proceeds to step X548. On the other hand, when the special figure high probability is in progress (step X544; Y), is the value of the fall lottery random number prepared in step X532 of the special figure start port switch common process within the range of the judgment value of the fall winning? Determination (step X545). Next, a look-ahead fall lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), an effect command setting process (step X547) is performed, and a low probability determination flag is prepared (step X548).

Then, a look-ahead jackpot determination process (step X549) is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (big hit low probability determination value). When the determination result is a big hit (step X550; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step X551), and the preparation is made in step X530 of the special figure start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the big hit symbol random number is acquired (step X552), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X550; N), the start port winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure start port switch common process is checked, and the start port 2 (normal variable winning device 37). (Step X553).

If the starting port 2 is not won (step X553; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X558), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, in the case of winning the starting port 2 (step X553; Y), the small hit determination process (step X554) of determining whether the big hit random value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. I do. Then, when the determination result is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X556), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X557), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step X555; N), the stop symbol information of the outlier is set (step X558), and the stop symbol information acquired in step X552 or X557 or the stop symbol information is set in step X558. The stopped symbol information that has been stopped is saved in the symbol information area (step X559).

After that, a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X560), and the effect command setting process (step X561) is performed.
Next, a pre-reading jackpot determination process (step X563) in which a high probability determination flag is prepared (step X562) and whether or not the jackpot random value matches the jackpot determination value (big hit high probability determination value) is determined to be a jackpot. I do. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step X564; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step X565), and in step X530 of the special figure start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step X566), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X564; N), the start port winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure start port switch common process is checked, and the start port 2 (normal variable winning device 37). (Step X567).

If the starting port 2 is not won (step X567; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X572), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, in the case of winning the starting port 2 (step X567; Y), the small hit determination process (step X568) of determining whether the big hit random value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. I do. When the determination result is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X570), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X571), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step X569; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X572), and it is determined whether or not the special figure is in high probability (step X573).

Then, if the special figure is not in high probability (step X573; N), the process proceeds to step X575. On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability (step X573; Y), the stop symbol information acquired in step X566 or X571 or the stop symbol information in step X572 is set in the symbol information area in which the stop symbol information is saved in step X559. The stop symbol information set in the above is overwritten and saved (step X574). The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for pre-reading of fluctuation patterns and the like.

Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X575), and the effect command setting process (step X576) is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, each time the special figure reservation information determination process is executed, the result of determination by the jackpot low probability determination value and the result of determination by the jackpot high probability determination value are transmitted to the effect control device 300. Will be done.
Next, the special figure information setting process (step X577) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and the variation pattern setting process (step X578) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed. I do.
Then, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step X579), and the effect command setting process (step X580) is performed to determine the special figure hold information. End the process. The special figure information setting process in step X577 and the variation pattern setting process in step X578 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special map normal processing.

By the above processing, the look-ahead fall lottery information command including the lottery result of the fall lottery for the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and the look-ahead stop including the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target. A pre-reading variation pattern command including information on the symbol command and the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, whether or not the result-related information corresponding to the start memory (whether or not the jackpot probability state shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state (normal probability state)), and whether or not the jackpot or small hit is performed. , The determination result (look-ahead result) of the variation pattern) can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and is particularly displayed on the display device 41. It is possible to notify the player of the result-related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the decoration special figure start memory display to be performed.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination means capable of determining the result of the variation display game and the variation mode information before the start of the variation display game based on the start storage stored in the start storage means. Further, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means before executing the variation display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make a preliminary judgment means. It should be noted that the time to determine the random number value stored in advance corresponding to the start memory is not only at the start prize when the start memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is played. good.

[Look-ahead jackpot judgment processing]
FIG. 10 shows the look-ahead jackpot determination process (steps X549, X563) in the above-mentioned special figure hold information determination process. In this look-ahead jackpot determination process, first, the lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step X581), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step X582). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value. , It is judged to be a big hit.

If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step X582; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step X587), and the look-ahead jackpot determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the big hit has been missed.
On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step X582; N), it is determined whether the determination flag is the high probability determination flag (step X583). When the judgment flag is a high probability judgment flag (step X583; Y), the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X584), and the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit. It is determined whether it is larger than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, when the determination flag is not the high probability determination flag (step X583; N), that is, when the determination flag is the low probability determination flag, the upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X585). ), It is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

If the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step X587), and the look-ahead jackpot determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586; N), that is, when the jackpot is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the determination result (step X588), and the look-ahead jackpot determination process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
FIG. 11 shows the special figure 1 game processing (step X112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing. In the special figure 1 game process, control of the entire process related to the special figure 1 variable display game and setting of the display of the special figure 1 are performed. In this special figure 1 game process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 interruption flag set when the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted is set (step Y99). In the special figure 1 variable display game, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes the second special result (small hit) and the second special gaming state is executed during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game. , Is interrupted during the execution of the second special gaming state.

If the special figure 1 interruption flag is not set (step Y99; N), that is, if the special figure 1 variation display game is not interrupted, the process proceeds to step Y100, and the subsequent special figure 1 variation display is performed. Perform processing related to the game. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 interruption flag is set (step Y99; Y), that is, when the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted, the processing related to the special figure 1 variation display game in steps Y100 to Y115 is performed. Instead, the process proceeds to step Y116. As a result, while the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted, the special figure 1 variable display game does not proceed (the special figure 1 game processing timer is not updated), and only the variable display continues.

In the process related to the special figure 1 variable display game, first, the special gaming state executed based on whether the special figure 2 is in the big hit / small hit, that is, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is the big hit or the small hit. It is determined whether it is inside (step Y100). Then, in the case of a big hit / small hit in FIG. 2 (step Y100; Y), the process proceeds to step Y103. On the other hand, when the big hit / small hit of FIG. 2 is not in progress (step Y100; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y101) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y102) is performed.

In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the large winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the large winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set the large winning opening count command to be sent to the production control device 300 based on the winning to the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when the specified number of winnings are received in the large winning opening. Process. In the special figure 1 game process, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the result of the special figure 2 variable display game. Regarding the special game state executed based on the fact that is a big hit or a small hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process described later.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the specific area is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operating area). Performs the process of setting the area passage flag. Based on the fact that this specific area passage flag is set, a process for generating a special gaming state is performed.

Next, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y103), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104). Then, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y104; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y116. Further, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the process is branched to the processing corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. Therefore, first, the special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to is prepared in the register (step Y105), the special figure 1 game processing number is loaded and prepared (step Y106), and the 2-byte data acquisition process is performed (step Y106). Step Y107). As a result, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is acquired from the special figure 1 game sequence branch table, and a subroutine call is made by the special figure 1 game process number (step Y108).

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure 1 variation display game is monitored, and the change start setting and the effect setting of the special figure 1 variation display game, and the special figure 1 variation display game are monitored. FIG. 1 Special figure 1 for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuations Fig. 1 Performs normal processing (step Y109).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the special figure for setting the stop display time of the special figure 1 and the information necessary for performing the processing during the display of the special figure 1 are performed. 1 Perform the variable processing (step Y110).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command can be set according to the type of big hit, or each big hit type. The special figure 1 display processing (step Y111) for setting the fanfare time according to the large winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "3", the opening time of the big winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step Y112).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step Y113) for setting the information necessary for performing the remaining ball processing is performed.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, or the special drawing 1 The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y114) for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed.
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", the special figure 1 big hit end processing (step Y115) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal processing (step Y109). I do.

After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 is prepared (step Y116), the symbol fluctuation control process (step Y117) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed, and the lever solenoid is performed. The lever solenoid control process (step Y118) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 1 game process is terminated. This special figure 1 game process is a process for performing a series of execution control related to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game).

[Special Figure 2 Game Processing]
12 and 13 show the special figure 2 game processing (step X113) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing. In the special figure 2 game process, control of the entire process related to the special figure 2 variable display game and setting of the display of the special figure 2 are performed. The special figure 2 game process is basically the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process for the special figure 2.

In this special figure 2 game process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is in the big hit, that is, in the special gaming state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being the big hit (step). Y130). Then, in the case of the big hit of the special figure 1 (step Y130; Y), the process proceeds to step Y133. Further, when the big hit of the special figure 1 is not performed (step Y130; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y131) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y132) is performed.

In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the large winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the large winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set the large winning opening count command to be sent to the production control device 300 based on the winning to the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when the specified number of winnings are received in the large winning opening. Process. In the special figure 2 game processing, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit, and the special figure 1 variable display is performed. Regarding the special game state executed based on the result of the game being a big hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the specific area is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operating area). Performs the process of setting the area passage flag. Based on the fact that this specific area passage flag is set, a process for generating a special gaming state is performed.

Next, if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y133), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134). Then, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y134; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y153. Further, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0. (Step Y135).

When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by -1 (step Y136), and the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is extended to the special figure 2 game processing timer area. The variable timer value (for example, 60,000 msec) is saved (step Y137), and the process proceeds to step Y153.
In order to prevent the player from intentionally executing the special figure 2 variable display game with a high probability of small hits in the normal gaming state, the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game in the normal gaming state is very long. (For example, 10 minutes). However, since the area that can be used as the special figure 2 game processing timer is limited, it is difficult to measure the fluctuation time at one time even if the upper limit value is set as the initial value of the timer. Therefore, the fluctuation time is measured by a plurality of times using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times the time is measured for a specified time (for example, 60,000 msec).

When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y), first, in order to branch to the processing corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number, the special figure 2 game sequence branch table to be referred to is first made. Is prepared in the register (step Y138), the special figure 2 game processing number is loaded and prepared (step Y139), and 2-byte data acquisition processing is performed (step Y140). As a result, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is acquired using the special figure 2 game sequence branch table, and a subroutine call is made by the special figure 2 game process number (step Y141).

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 variable display game is monitored, and the variable start setting and the effect setting of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the special figure 2 variation display game are monitored. FIG. 2 Special figure 2 for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuations Fig. 2 Normal processing (step Y142) is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "1", the special figure 2 sets the stop display time, sets the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display processing, and the like. 2 Perform the variable processing (step Y143).
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command can be set according to the type of big hit, or each big hit type. The special figure 2 display processing (step Y144) for setting the fanfare time according to the large winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "3", the opening time of the big winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step Y145).
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step Y146) for setting the information necessary for performing the remaining ball processing is performed.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, or the special drawing 2 The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y147) for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "6", the special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y148) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing (step Y108). I do.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the opening time / opening pattern of the large winning opening when a small hit occurs is set, the fanfare command is set, and the small hit medium processing is performed. The small hit fanfare process (step Y149) for setting the information necessary for the game is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step Y150) for setting the ending command, setting the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, and the like is performed. conduct.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end. Small hit remaining ball processing (step Y151) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "10", the special figure 2 small hit end process (step Y152) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 is prepared (step Y153), the symbol fluctuation control process (step Y154) related to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, and the lever solenoid is performed. The lever solenoid control process (step Y155) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 2 game process is terminated. This special figure 2 game process is a process for performing a series of execution control regarding the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The above-mentioned special figure 2 game processing basically performs the same processing as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing for special figure 2, and in the following description, the special figure 1 game processing and the special figure 2 game processing. The corresponding processing will be explained in parallel in.

[Special Figure 1 Normal processing]
FIG. 14 shows the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process. In this special figure 1 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 in this determination can start the change is not between the stop of the change of the special figure 2 change display game, which is a big hit or a small hit, and the end of the special gaming state. It should be noted that although the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 1 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. , It is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 1 is not variable startable (step Y201; N), "0" is set as the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y216), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area. (Step Y217), Special Figure 1 The normal processing is completed. Further, when the special figure 1 is capable of starting fluctuation (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handed instruction notification has been completed, that is, whether the left-handed instruction notification flag is set (step Y202).
If the left-handed instruction has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process proceeds to step Y206. If the left-handed instruction notification has not been notified (step Y202; N), the left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), the effect command setting process (step Y204) is performed, and the left-handed instruction notification flag is set. (Step Y205). The left-handed instruction notification flag is cleared when the specific game state ends, so that the left-handed instruction notification is performed when the normal game state is entered.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y206), and if the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. Further, when the number of reservations in Special Figure 1 is not 0 (step Y206; N), the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and the effect command setting process (step Y208) is performed. .. After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step Y209) for setting the information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and the decorative special figure 1 hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step Y210). ), The effect command setting process (step Y211) is performed. At the time of performing the process of preparing the decorative special figure hold number command (step Y210), the special figure 1 hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the current special figure 1 hold is not performed. A hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number obtained by subtracting -1 from the number is prepared. After that, the remaining game count command corresponding to the time reduction fluctuation number is prepared (step Y212), and the effect command setting process (step Y213) is performed.

Next, the special figure 1 changing state is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y214). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure variation display game, and any of 0 to 5 is set. The special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed, and the special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only the special figure 1 variable display game is executed. The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed. Further, the special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are being executed, and the special figure status 4 is the first special gaming state which is a special gaming state based on a big hit. The special figure status 5 indicates that there is a second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a small hit. Here, since the special figure 1 variable display game is started, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting process (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Normal processing]
FIG. 15 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process. In this special figure 2 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 in this determination can start the change is not between the stop of the change of the special figure 1 change display game, which is a big hit, and the end of the special gaming state. It should be noted that although the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. , It is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 2 is not variable startable (step Y221; N), "0" is set as the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y238), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area. (Step Y239), Special Figure 2 The normal processing is completed. Further, when the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is 0 (step Y222).

Then, when the number of reserved special figures 2 is not 0 (step Y222; N), the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and the effect command setting process (step Y224) is performed. .. After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y225) for setting the information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and the decorative special figure 2 hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step Y226). ), The effect command setting process (step Y227) is performed. At the time of performing the process of preparing the decorative special figure hold number command (step Y226), the special figure 2 hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the current special figure 2 hold is not performed. A hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number, which is -1 from the number, is prepared. After that, the remaining game count command corresponding to the time reduction fluctuation number is prepared (step Y228), and the effect command setting process (step Y229) is performed.

Next, the special figure 2 changing state is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y230). Here, since the special figure 2 variable display game is started, 2 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 2 changing process transition setting process (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved special figures 2 is 0 (step Y222; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y232). Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is changing (step Y233). Then, when the special figure 1 is not changing (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has started (step Y234), and when it has not started (step Y234; N), the customer waiting demo has been started. Performs processing related to state setting. Further, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is not 0 (step Y232; N), when special figure 1 is changing (step Y233; Y), or when the customer waiting demo has been started (step Y234; Y). Goes to step Y238.

In the process related to the setting of the customer waiting state, first, the customer waiting demo flag area is set (step Y235), the customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y236), and the effect is produced. The command setting process (step Y237) is performed, and the process proceeds to step Y238. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to display different customer waiting screens according to the probability state.

Further, if the effect control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the effect control device 300 that does not have the backup function loses the information on the gaming state, so that it becomes impossible to perform an appropriate effect. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to perform an effect according to the game state from the reception of this command, and the probability information command based on the change in the game state is transmitted. You will be able to return to the production according to the game state faster than waiting.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, and it is conceivable that the probability state changes depending on the processing of the special figure 1 variable display game. Therefore, the fluctuation start probability information command is transmitted every time the special figure fluctuation display game is started (steps Y207 and Y223). This makes it possible for the effect control device 300 to perform an appropriate effect according to the gaming state.

In addition, by transmitting the fluctuation start probability information command every time the special figure fluctuation display game starts, even if the effect control device 300 is restarted, the effect according to the game state can be performed from the reception of this command. It becomes possible to return to the production according to the game state faster than waiting for the probability information command based on the change of the game state to be transmitted. It should be noted that the customer waiting demo command and the fluctuation start probability information command may include other information for allowing the effect control device 300 to return to the effect according to the game state when the effect control device 300 is restarted.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 16A shows the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step Y209) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 normal process. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game. In this special figure 1 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 1 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure hold information determination process is set (step Y241). Next, a random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM (step Y242), and the special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y243), a fall lottery process (step Y244) for drawing a transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed. It should be noted that the reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1).

Next, the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step Y245) for setting the missed information or the jackpot information as the result information of the special figure 1 variable display game is performed, and the special figure 1 stop related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed. The symbol setting process (step Y246) is performed. Then, in order to perform the special figure 1 information setting process (step Y247) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern, and to refer to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. A special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of the above is set, is prepared (step Y248).

After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y249) for setting the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and the fluctuation start information setting for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed. The process (step Y250) is performed, and the time reduction variation number update process (step Y251) is performed. Next, "1" related to the special figure 1 changing process is set as the process number (step Y252), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y253).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y254), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 1 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area (step Y256). Here, 100 ms) is saved (step Y257), the initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 1 change (step Y258), and special figure 1 change start processing is performed. To finish.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 16B shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y225) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 normal process. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game. In this special figure 2 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 2 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure hold information determination process is set (step Y261). Next, a random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM (step Y262), and the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y263), a fall lottery process (step Y264) for drawing a transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed. It should be noted that the reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2).

Next, the jackpot flag 2 setting process (step Y265) for setting the missed information, the jackpot information, or the small hit information is performed as the result information of the special figure 2 variation display game, and the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed. Special figure 2 Stop symbol setting process (step Y266) is performed. Then, in order to perform the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y267) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern, and to refer to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. A special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of FIG. 2 is set, is prepared (step Y268).

After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y269) for setting the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and the fluctuation start information setting for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed. The process (step Y270) is performed, and the time reduction variation start update process (step Y271) is performed. Next, "1" related to the special figure 2 changing process is set as the process number (step Y272), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y273).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y274), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 2 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area (step Y276). Here, 100 ms) is saved (step Y277), the initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during the change in the special figure 2 (step Y278), and the special figure 2 change start process is performed. To finish.

When selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game in the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation start process or special figure 2 variation start process, the information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. This makes it possible to perform an effect of suggesting or notifying the probability set value, such as selecting a fluctuation pattern according to the probability set value or making the selection probability of the fluctuation pattern different according to the probability set value.

Next, the control process in the effect control device 300 will be described.

[Main processing]
In the main processing of the effect control device 300, as shown in FIG. 17, the processing at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, interrupts are first disabled (step C1), and the initial setting of the CPU is performed (step C2). Next, the initial setting of VDP312 is performed (step C3), and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, the effect button input process (step C9) for creating input information from the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 (effect button 25 or touch panel 29) is performed. The input from the effect operation unit 550 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect operation unit 550, the effect content is changed.

Next, the hall / player setting mode process that accepts operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and LCD, changing the brightness and volume of the LED and LCD by the player, and setting to enable the effect. (Step C10). Further, a random number update process (step C11) for updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. Next, a reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes the command from the game control device 100 and responds to the command is performed, and a customer wait demo editing process (step C13) that controls the customer wait demo effect is performed.

After that, the effect display editing process (step C15) for editing the setting for controlling the progress of the effect and editing the drawing command is performed, and the preparation end of the drawing command is set (step C16). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and finally the drawing data is set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem. It should be noted that the generation of the ambiguous screen (described later) is performed in the effect display editing process (step C15).

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C17). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C20 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C17; N), the process of step C17 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C17 that it is the frame switching timing (step C17; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C18).

After that, a sound control process (step C19) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C19) for controlling LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18. C20), the movable body control process (step C21) for controlling the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 18 shows the received command check process (step C12) in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C101), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is not 0 (step C102). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C102; N), the received command check process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of command receptions is not 0 (step C102; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C103).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C104), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C105), and whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. (Step C106). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one round of main processing.

If it is determined in step C106 that the copy of the command for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C106; N), the process returns to the process of step C104. When it is determined that the copy of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C106; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C107), and the received command analysis process (step C108) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C109), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C110). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is not completed (step C110; N), the process returns to the process of step C107. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C110; Y), the received command check process is terminated. In this way, in the received command check process, the commands received in one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 19 shows a received command analysis process (step C108) in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C111), and it is determined whether the MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C112, step C113). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C112; Y, step C113; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C114).

Further, in steps C112 and C113, when it is determined that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C112; N, step C113; N), or in step C114, it is determined that the ACT for MODE is not the correct combination (step C112; N, step C113; N). In step C114; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C114 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C114; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C115). The variable command is a command that commands the variable pattern of the special figure. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C115; Y), the variable command process (step C116) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C115 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C115; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C117). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.) related to the production during the jackpot. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C117; Y), the jackpot command process (step C118) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C117 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C117; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the symbol command (step C119). The symbol-based command is a command for instructing information about the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what the stop symbol of the special symbol should be). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the symbol-based command (step C119; Y), the symbol-based command process (step C120) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C119 that MODE is not in the range of symbol commands (step C119; N), MODE determines whether it is in the range of single-shot commands such as hold count commands and error commands. (Step C121). A single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This one-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold count command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / invalid command, a model specification command, and the like. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C121; Y), the single-shot command process (step C122) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C121 that MODE is not in the range of the one-shot command (step C121; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C123). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C123; Y), the look-ahead symbol system command process (step C124) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C123 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C123; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the look-ahead variable system command (step C125). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C125; Y), the look-ahead variable command process (step C126) is performed to end the received command analysis process. If it is determined in step C125 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C125; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

[Single-shot command processing]
FIG. 20 shows a one-shot command process (step C122) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this one-shot command process, first, it is determined whether the MODE specifies a model (step C131).
If it is determined in step C131 that MODE specifies a model (step C131; Y), the model setting process (step C132) for setting the model is performed, and the one-shot command process is terminated. ..
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C131 that the MODE does not specify the model (step C131; N), it is determined whether the MODE commands the RAM initialization (step C133).

When it is determined in step C133 that the MODE commands the RAM initialization (step C133; Y), the RAM initialization that executes the process corresponding to the power-on accompanied by the RAM initialization in the game control device 100. The conversion setting process (step C134) is performed, the customer waiting demo command reception flag is set (step C135), the accessory position confirmation process (step C136) is performed, and the single-shot command process is completed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C133 that the MODE does not command the RAM initialization (step C133; N), it is determined whether the MODE commands the power failure recovery (step C137).
If it is determined in step C137 that the MODE commands the power failure recovery (step C137; Y), the power failure recovery setting process (step C138) for executing the process related to the power failure recovery is performed, and the single-shot command process is performed. To finish.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C137 that the MODE does not command the power failure recovery (step C137; N), it is determined whether the MODE commands the customer waiting demo (step C139).

If it is determined in step C139 that the MODE commands a customer waiting demo (step C139; Y), it is determined whether the MODE is a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140). Then, when it is determined that the demo command is not a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140; N), the single-shot command processing is terminated. If it is determined that the demo command is a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140; Y), the customer waiting demo command reception flag is set (step C141), the accessory position confirmation process (step C142) is performed, and one shot is performed. Terminates system command processing. In the accessory position confirmation process (steps C136 and C142), it is confirmed whether or not the accessory is in the normal position, and if it is not in the normal position, a setting is made to return the position of the accessory to the normal position.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C139 that the MODE does not command the customer waiting demo (step C139; N), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the special figure reservation system (step C143).
When it is determined in step C143 that the MODE is within the range of the special figure holding system (step C143; Y), the special figure holding information setting process for executing the storage of information related to the holding of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed. (Step C144) is performed to end the one-shot command processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C143 that MODE is not in the range of the special figure reservation system (step C143; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the probability information system (step C145).
When it is determined in step C145 that MODE is within the range of the probability information system (step C145; Y), the probability information setting process (step C146) for executing processing such as setting of the effect corresponding to the current probability state. ) To end the one-shot command processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C145 that the MODE is not within the range of the probability information system (step C145; N), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147).

When it is determined in step C147 that MODE is within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147; Y), the firing touch information setting process (step C148) is performed based on the detection by the touch sensor of the operation unit 24. To end the one-shot command processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C147 that the MODE is not in the range of the firing touch information system (step C147; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the error / invalid system (step C149).

When it is determined in step C149 that MODE is within the range of error / invalid system (step C149; Y), an error / invalid setting process (step C150) for executing processing such as error notification is performed, and one shot is performed. Terminates system command processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C149 that the MODE is not in the error / invalid range (step C149; N), it is determined whether the MODE commands the symbol stop (step C151).
If it is determined in step C151 that MODE does not command the symbol stop (step C151; N), the single-shot command processing is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C151 that the MODE commands the symbol stop (step C151; Y), it is determined whether the mode is a normal symbol stop command (step C152).
If it is determined in step C152 that the symbol stop command is not normal (step C152; N), the single-shot command processing is terminated. The symbol stop command is divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C152 that the command is a normal symbol stop command (step C152; Y), the corresponding special symbol stop setting is made (step C153), and if all the symbols are stopped, the game status flag is set. Set to the normal state (step C154), and end the one-shot command processing. The game state flag is a flag indicating the current game state, and the game state flag has a flag indicating a state such as changing or a big hit in addition to the normal state, and an appropriate flag is set according to the situation. The flag.

[Read-ahead variable command processing]
FIG. 21 shows a look-ahead variable command process (step C126) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead variation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead variation command is waiting to be received (step C211). Here, if there is a look-ahead fluctuation command reception wait flag set in the look-ahead symbol command processing, it is determined that the command is waiting for reception. If the read-ahead variation command is not waiting to be received (step C211; N), the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when waiting for the look-ahead fluctuation command reception (step C211; Y), the look-ahead fluctuation command reception wait flag is cleared (step C212).

After that, in the processes of steps C213 to C216, a look-ahead variation command (look-ahead variation pattern command) received from the game control device 100 is converted so as to be convenient for processing by the effect control device 300. First, the process of setting the look-ahead fluctuation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of held numbers of the latest hold information symbols (step C213) is performed, and the information of the special figure type of the start memory corresponding to the look-ahead fluctuation system command received this time and the corresponding information. A MODE conversion table for converting MODE is set according to the current number of reservations of the special figure type.

Next, with reference to the set MODE conversion table, the sub-read-ahead variation command MODE corresponding to the look-ahead variation command MODE is acquired (step C214). Further, the look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (step C215), and the sub-pre-reading conversion command ACT corresponding to the look-ahead variation command ACT is acquired (step C216).

The MODE contains information on the first half fluctuations, but since the content and time of the first half fluctuations set based on this MODE change depending on the number of holdings at the time of judgment, the judgment at the time of pre-judgment and the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. The judgment result may differ depending on the judgment of the time. Therefore, in order to be able to easily and surely process the look-ahead notice effect without being affected by the number of holds at the time of determination, the MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of holds, and at the time of judgment. It is possible to handle in common regardless of the number of pending items. For example, a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation with a short first half fluctuation time depending on the hold situation, or a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation with a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the hold status. It is converted into a MODE classified by the matters to be considered in the setting of the look-ahead notice effect so that the process of the look-ahead notice effect can be easily and surely performed.

In addition, the ACT contains information on the latter half fluctuation such as the presence / absence of reach and the type of reach. The content of the latter half fluctuation set based on this ACT does not change depending on the number of holdings at the time of determination. However, even in normal reach, for example, there are various modes even in the same type of reach, as the final stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, stop one frame ahead, and hit. Since the ACT corresponding to each of these is set, the range of values is wide. Therefore, by converting the ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system to the same ACT, the number is reduced, and the processing load such as the check in the processing of the look-ahead notice effect is reduced.

Next, it is determined whether the converted MODE and ACT are both other than 0 (step C217). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not other than 0 (step C217; N), the command value is abnormal, and the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the converted MODE and ACT are both other than 0 (step C217; Y), the converted command is saved in the latest hold information and the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the number of holds (step C218), and the MODE is saved. A look-ahead command consistency check process (step C219) for determining whether the combination of ACT and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed.

If the command combination is not normal as a result of the look-ahead command consistency check process (step C219) (step C220; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C220; Y), the look-ahead lottery process (step C221) for drawing the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether the look-ahead notice effect is generated (step C222).

Then, when the look-ahead notice effect is not generated (step C222; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. On the other hand, when the look-ahead notice effect is generated (step C222; Y), the look-ahead notice setting process for setting the look-ahead notice effect to be executed is performed (step C223), and the look-ahead variable command process is terminated.

<Board production device>
FIG. 22 is a front view of the board effect device 44, and FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the board effect device 44 as viewed from the front side.
In front of the display area 41a of the display device 41, a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating is provided. The board effect device 44 includes a movable body 440 arranged between the center case 40 and the display device 41, and a drive mechanism (not shown) for sliding the movable body 440 in the vertical direction.

The movable body 440 includes a rectangular frame-shaped frame member 441, a pillar member 442 attached to the left side of the frame member 441, an opening / closing door 443 provided on the pillar member 442, a model member 444, and a half mirror (magic mirror). It includes a 445 and an LED 446.
The frame member 441 is a member for vertically dividing the display area 41a of the display device 41.
The pillar member 442 is formed in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape with a hollow inside. The pillar member 442 has the curved surface of the pillar member 442 facing the opposite side (player side) of the display device 41, and the upper portion of the pillar member 442 is projected upward from the upper side portion of the frame member 441. In this state, it is attached to the front surface side of the frame member 441.

An upper window portion is provided on the upper front side of the pillar member 442. The upper window portion is covered with a pair of opening / closing doors 443 that open and close the upper window portion in a double door shape. A model member 444 imitating a predetermined character (in the case of this embodiment, a princess) is arranged inside the pillar member 442, and the model member 444 is provided by the opening / closing door 443 when the opening / closing door 443 is closed. It is in a shielded (concealed) state, and is in an exposed state when the opening / closing door 443 is in the open state. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the opening / closing door 443 is in the closed state, the player cannot visually recognize the model member 444, whereas as shown in FIGS. 22B and 23, for example. In addition, when the opening / closing door 443 is in the open state, the player can visually recognize the model member 444.
In the present embodiment, the pillar member 442 imitates a tower of a castle, and a decorative member 447 imitating a balcony is projected above the pillar member 442.

Further, a lower window portion is provided on the lower front side of the pillar member 442. The lower window portion is covered with a half mirror 445. An LED 446 that illuminates the space behind the half mirror 445 is disposed inside the pillar member 442. The half mirror 445 is opaque from the player side when the LED 446 is off, and is opaque from the player side when the LED 446 is on. It becomes transparent (or translucent) from the player side. Further, since the lower rear surface of the pillar member 442 is an opening surface, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the LED 446 is off, the player can visually recognize the display area 41a through the half mirror 445. However, as shown in FIG. 22B, for example, when the LED 446 is in the lighting state, the player can visually recognize the display area 41a through the half mirror 445.

As shown in FIG. 24, for example, the movable body 440 has a first position (position shown in FIG. 24A) in which the upper side portion of the frame member 441 faces the substantially central portion in the vertical direction of the display area 41a. The upper side portion of the frame member 441 is configured to be slidable between the lower end portion of the display area 41a and the second position (position shown in FIG. 24C) so as to face the lower end portion.
When the movable body 440 is in the first position, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the player can visually recognize substantially the entire movable body 440 through the window portion formed in the center case 40. On the other hand, when the movable body 440 is in the second position, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), the upper portion of the movable body 440 (the upper side portion of the frame member 441 and the upper portion of the pillar member 442) is formed in the center case 40. Although it can be visually recognized from the player side through the window portion, the lower portion of the movable body 440 (the portion other than the upper side portion of the frame member 441 and the lower portion of the pillar member 442) is stored behind the center case 40, so that it is on the player side. Cannot be seen from.

Hereinafter, the portion of the display area 41a of the display device 41 facing the half mirror 445 of the movable body 440 at the first position is referred to as a “half mirror facing display area”. That is, in the display area 41a, a portion that can be visually recognized through the half mirror 445 when the movable body 440 is in the first position and the LED 446 is in the lighting state is referred to as a "half mirror facing display area". ..
Further, the area above the frame member 441 in the display area 41a of the display device 41 is referred to as an "upper display area", and the area of the display area 41a of the display device 41 that is visually recognized through the opening of the frame member 441 is referred to as the "upper display area". It is referred to as "lower display area". Therefore, when the movable body 440 is in the second position, there is no lower display area.
A display device different from the display device 41 may be attached to the opening of the frame member 441. In that case, the entire display area of the display device attached to the opening of the frame member 441 becomes the lower display area.

<Hold notice production>
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute the hold notice effect. This hold notice effect is a notice effect using the decorative special figure start memory display, and is executed in the lower display area.
25 to 28 show an example of the hold notice effect of the present embodiment.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim for a prize in the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area) by hitting left, and by hitting right, the normal variable winning device 37 (second). You can aim to win a prize in the starting prize area). That is, it is possible to select the target starting area according to the player's will. The game state includes a game state in which left-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed, and a game state in which right-handed is more advantageous to the player than left-handed. That is, each game state is designed on the assumption that one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly advanced, and the player plays the game according to this design. It is configured so that it is advantageous for the player to play the game mainly in the special figure variation display game, which is determined to be the main in the design so that the game progresses. In the following description, one special figure variation display game determined to be the main in each game state may be referred to as "main variation", and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as "irregular variation".
25 to 28 show an example of the display in the gaming state in which the special figure 1 variation display game is the main variation.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), in the upper display area, the decorative special figure game display unit 85a for displaying the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the main variation and the decorative special figure game display unit 85a change. A small symbol variable display unit 85b is provided to variablely display a small symbol that is relatively smaller than the displayed decorative identification information. In this embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the irregular variation is not displayed, but it may be displayed.
Further, in the upper display area, a hold number display unit 85c for displaying an undigested start storage number is provided. The hold number display unit 85c displays the number of undigested start memories numerically. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (a), one first start memory and zero second start memories are displayed. It shows that there is memory.

In the lower display area, a waiting hold display unit 86a for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the main variation among the undigested start memories is provided. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby hold display unit 86a has a one-to-one correspondence with the start memory of the main variation, and is displayed side by side in the storage order.
The waiting display unit 86a includes an appearance area 86a1 and a first waiting area 86a2 and a second waiting area 86a3 provided on the left side of the appearance area 86a1. For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the decorative special figure start storage display is first displayed in the appearance area 86a1 and then displayed in the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3. Of the decorative special figure start memory displays displayed in the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end corresponds to the start memory of the main variation stored first. It is a start memory display and moves to the left each time it is digested.

To the left of the waiting hold display unit 86a, an running hold display unit 86b for displaying information related to the start storage corresponding to the currently running special figure variation display game is provided. The decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the decorative special figure start storage display displayed in the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3 at the start of the main fluctuation is displayed on the executing hold display unit 86b. It is designed to move.
In the following explanation, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the undigested start memory is referred to as "waiting hold", and the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the currently running special figure variation display game is referred to as "waiting hold". Sometimes referred to as "pending in progress".

When the start memory of the main variation is generated, the effect control device 300 performs a standby area lottery for determining whether or not to display the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory in the first standby area 86a2. This standby area lottery is executed, for example, in the look-ahead variable command process (FIG. 21). The case of winning the waiting area lottery (when displaying in the first waiting area 86a2) may be more advantageous to the player than the case of losing the waiting area lottery (when displaying in the second waiting area 86a3). Is high. That is, the waiting area lottery for the start memory with high expectation such as the start memory which becomes a big hit and the start memory which becomes SP reach is the standby for other start memories (start memory with low expectation). There is a higher probability of winning than the area lottery, and other start memory (expectation degree) than the standby area lottery targeting the start memory with high expectation such as the start memory that becomes a big hit and the start memory that becomes SP reach. There is a high probability that the waiting area lottery targeting (low start memory) will be rejected.

When the waiting area lottery is won, the decorative special figure start storage display is displayed in the appearance area 86a1, then moves from the appearance area 86a1 to the first waiting area 86a2, and is being executed through the first waiting area 86a2. Move to the hold display unit 86b.
On the other hand, when the lottery for the waiting area is lost, the decorative special figure start storage display is displayed in the appearance area 86a1, then moves from the appearance area 86a1 to the second waiting area 86a3, and passes through the second waiting area 86a3. Moves to the pending display unit 86b.

As described above, in the hold notice effect of the present embodiment, the destination of the decorative special figure start storage display that appears in the appearance area 86a1 (whether it moves from the appearance area 86a1 to the first standby area 86a2 or from the appearance area 86a1 to the second standby). Depending on whether it moves to the area 86a3), the expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display will be a big hit, and the start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display. Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the above, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player for the notice effect using the decorative special figure start memory display. ..

In addition, when the start memory of the main fluctuation occurs in the state where the main fluctuation is not executed (the start memory of the main fluctuation is completely digested), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is displayed. It is not displayed on the waiting hold display unit 86a, but is displayed directly on the running hold display unit 86b as shown in FIG. 25 (b), for example, and is a decorative feature corresponding to the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. The figure variation display game may be started.
Further, when the start memory of the main variation occurs during the execution of the main variation, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is not displayed in the appearance area 86a1, but directly in the first standby area 86a2 or. It may be displayed in the second standby area 86a3.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 26A, in order to clarify the storage order of the start storage, the waiting hold is displayed in each of the first waiting area 86a2 and the second waiting area 86a3. The waiting position on which the waiting hold is not displayed is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode (for example, a color different from the normal display mode).
Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 26 (a), the waiting hold corresponding to the oldest start memory of the main variation (the start memory of the main variation stored first) is the first of the second standby areas 86a3. The first standby position (standby position at the left end) of the first standby area 86a2, which is the standby position displayed in the standby position (standby position at the left end) and the wait position is not displayed, is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode. The waiting hold corresponding to the start memory of the second oldest main variation is displayed in the second waiting position (second waiting position from the left) of the second waiting area 86a3, and the waiting hold is not displayed. The second standby position (second standby position from the left) of the first standby area 86a2, which is the standby position, is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, and is stored in the start memory of the third oldest main fluctuation. The corresponding waiting hold is displayed in the third waiting position (third waiting position from the left) of the first waiting area 86a2, and the third waiting position in the second waiting area 86a3, which is the waiting position where the waiting hold is not displayed. The position (third standby position from the left) is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, and the waiting hold corresponding to the start memory of the newest main fluctuation is the fourth standby position in the second standby area 86a3 (the third standby position from the left). The fourth standby position (standby position at the right end) of the first standby area 86a2, which is the standby position that is displayed in the rightmost standby position) and the waiting hold is not displayed, is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode. There is.

FIG. 26A shows a state in which the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the main variation is stopped (a state in which the result is stopped and displayed). Then, when the next main fluctuation starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 26B, the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the waiting hold display unit 86a moves to the display position next to the left.
Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 26B, the decorative special figure start storage display displayed in the first standby position (standby position at the left end) of the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3 is executed. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed in the second standby position (second standby position from the left) of the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3 is the next first standby position after moving to the middle hold display unit 86b. Move to the standby position, and the decorative special figure start memory display displayed in the third standby position (third standby position from the left) of the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3 moves to the next second standby position. The decorative special figure start storage display displayed in the fourth standby position (standby position at the right end) of the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3 has moved to the adjacent third standby position.
In each of the first waiting area 86a2 and the second waiting area 86a3, the waiting position where the waiting hold is not displayed is displayed in the same display mode (normal display mode) as the waiting position where the waiting hold is displayed. You may. Further, in each of the first waiting area 86a2 and the second waiting area 86a3, the waiting hold may be reduced and displayed.

When the half mirror effect is executed in which the execution hold moves to the half mirror facing display area (the part of the lower display area facing the half mirror 445 of the movable body 440 at the first position) during the execution of the main variation. There is.
The effect control device 300 performs a half mirror effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the half mirror effect in, for example, a process (variable command process (step C116)) performed at the start of the special figure variation display game. If you win the half mirror effect lottery (when the pending hold moves to the half mirror facing display area), you lose the half mirror effect lottery (when the running hold does not move to the half mirror facing display area). It is likely to be more advantageous to the player than. That is, the half-mirror production lottery targeting high-expected start-up memories such as start-up memories that are big hits and start-up memories that are SP reach is targeted at other start-up memories (start-up memories with low expectations). There is a higher probability of winning than the half mirror production lottery, and other start memories than the half mirror production lottery targeting highly expected start memories such as start memory that becomes a big hit and start memory that becomes SP reach. There is a high probability that the half-mirror production lottery targeting (starting memory with low expectations) will be rejected.

Then, when the half mirror effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 faces the half mirror from the execution hold display unit 86b during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target. Along with moving to the display area, a half mirror effect is executed in which the LED 446 of the movable body 440 is switched from the off state to the on state. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), for example, the pending hold can be visually recognized through the half mirror 445. After that, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target (that is, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the running hold) ends, the LED 446 of the movable body 440 changes from the lit state to the extinguished state. At the same time as switching, the pending hold is cleared from the half mirror facing display area.
On the other hand, when the half mirror effect lottery is rejected, the running hold does not move from the running hold display unit 86b to the half mirror facing display area, and the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target (that is, When the special figure variation display game) based on the start memory corresponding to the execution hold is completed, the game is deleted from the execution hold display unit 86b.

When the half mirror effect lottery is won, the timing at which the LED 446 is lit may be the same as when the running hold arrives at the half mirror facing display area, or the running hold may be half mirror facing display. It may be before arriving at the area, or after the pending hold arrives at the half-mirror facing display area.
Further, when the half mirror effect lottery is won, the timing at which the LED 446 is turned off may be the same as when the running hold is erased from the half mirror facing display area, or the running hold is half mirror facing. It may be before it is erased from the display area, or it may be after the pending hold is erased from the half mirror facing display area.
Further, the waiting hold may be erased when the running hold moves from the running hold display unit 86b to the half mirror facing display area, or may be erased before moving. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the moving of the pending hold.

As described above, the hold notice effect of the present embodiment depends on whether or not the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the running hold display unit 86b moves to the half mirror facing display area. Expectation that the result of the special figure change display game (running special figure change display game) corresponding to the display will be a big hit, and the special figure change based on the start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display. Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the display game (running special figure fluctuation display game), the player's interest in the notice production using the decorative special figure start memory display. Can be enhanced.

Further, during the execution of the main variation, a door opening effect in which the opening / closing door 443 of the movable body 440 is opened may be executed.
The effect control device 300 performs a door opening effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the door opening effect in, for example, a process (variable command process (step C116)) performed at the start of the special figure variation display game. Winning the door opening effect lottery (when the opening / closing door 443 opens) is more likely to be more advantageous to the player than when losing the door opening effect lottery (when the opening / closing door 443 does not open). .. That is, the door opening effect lottery for high-expected start-up memories such as start-up memory that is a big hit and start-up memory that is SP reach targets other start-up memories (start-up memories with low expectations). There is a higher probability of winning than the door opening production lottery, and other starting memories than the door opening production lottery targeting high-expected starting memories such as starting memory that becomes a big hit and starting memory that becomes SP reach. There is a high probability that the door opening production lottery for (starting memory with low expectations) will be rejected.

Then, when the door opening effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 changes the opening / closing door 443 of the movable body 440 from the closed state to the open state during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target. Perform a switching door opening effect. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the model member 444 of the movable body 440 becomes visible. After that, for example, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target ends, the opening / closing door 443 returns from the open state to the closed state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on whether or not the opening / closing door 443 of the movable body 440 is opened, the degree of expectation that the result of the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit and the running special figure fluctuation display Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player with respect to the notice production using the movable body 440.

The timing at which the pending hold moves to the half mirror facing display area can be appropriately selected. Specifically, the timing at which the pending hold moves to the half mirror facing display area may be, for example, before the reach state is reached or after the reach state is reached, as shown in FIG. 27 (a). It may be present, or in the middle of the special figure variation display game, the unit variation display that temporarily stops after displaying a plurality of decoration identification information variable for a predetermined time in the special figure variable display game is performed two or more times, and the result mode is It may be the time when a predetermined event (temporary stop or re-variation of decoration identification information) occurs in the so-called pseudo-continuous effect for deriving.

Further, the timing at which the opening / closing door 443 opens can be appropriately selected. Specifically, the timing of opening the opening / closing door 443 may be, for example, before the reach state or after the reach state as shown in FIG. 27 (b). It may be the time when a predetermined event (temporary stop or re-variation of the decoration identification information) occurs in the pseudo-continuous production. Further, when both the half mirror effect lottery and the door opening effect lottery are won, the opening / closing door 443 may be opened after the executing hold moves to the half mirror facing display area as shown in FIG. 27 (b). However, the pending hold may be released before moving to the half mirror facing display area, or may be released at the same time as the running hold moves to the half mirror facing display area.

When developing into the SP reach effect, an SP reach display unit for executing the SP reach effect is provided in the upper display area, and the movement operation of the movable body 440 to the second position is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the SP reach display unit (the portion with diagonal hatching in the figure) is accompanied by the movement of the movable body 440 from the first position to the second position. Gradually expands. This makes it possible to execute the SP reach effect in a wider display area.
Further, when the SP reach display unit appears in the upper display area, the decorative special figure game display unit 85a moves from the central portion to the corner portion (upper left portion in the case of the present embodiment) of the upper display area. This makes it possible to execute the SP reach effect in the central portion of the display area without being disturbed by the decorative special figure variation display game.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), when the SP reach display unit is expanded, the SP reach display unit is expanded while maintaining a constant aspect ratio. I decided. Specifically, for example, the display layer for displaying the image for SP reach effect is enlarged with the same aspect ratio, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the method of enlarging the SP reach display unit can be appropriately changed. For example, the SP reach display unit may be provided in the entire upper display area regardless of the position of the movable body 440. In that case, since the left-right length of the SP reach display unit is fixed at the maximum length regardless of the position of the movable body 440, the vertical length of the SP reach display unit changes (longer) according to the movement of the movable body 440. By doing so, the SP reach display unit will be expanded.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), for example, the size of the display in the lower display area (display related to the hold notice effect) is maintained as the movable body 440 moves. I decided to move it in a state, but it is not limited to this. For example, the display in the lower display area may be reduced as the movable body 440 moves, or the display in the lower display area may be reduced as the movable body 440 moves, which is different from the display related to the hold notice effect. The display may be gradually changed (or changed at once).
Further, in the present embodiment, the movement operation of the movable body 440 to the second position is started at the time of development to the SP reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movement operation of the movable body 440 to the second position may be started at the time of development to an effect other than the SP reach effect (for example, at the time of development to a pseudo continuous effect).

Further, in the present embodiment, if the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is out of alignment after the movable body 440 arrives at the second position, the movable body is displayed when the result is temporarily stopped. If the return operation of the 440 to the first position is started and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a big hit, the first of the movable body 440 is at the end of the first special gaming state (so-called big hit state). It was decided to start the return operation to the position, but the timing is not limited to this, and the timing to start the return operation to the first position of the movable body 440 can be changed as appropriate. Further, regardless of the result of the special figure variation display game being executed, the timing of starting the return operation of the movable body 440 to the first position may be unified.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the in-execution hold displayed in the half mirror facing display area has a plurality of display modes. The running hold displayed on the running hold display unit 86b is only the normal mark (decorative special figure start storage display in the normal mode), and when the normal mark arrives at the half mirror facing display area (or before it arrives). By changing to another mark (which may be after arriving or after arriving), the result of the running special figure variation display game is a big hit compared to the case where it does not change to another mark. I try to suggest that the expectation is high. The jackpot expectation is higher in the order of normal mark <heat mark <super heat mark <door mark <victory mark.
As described above, the hold notice effect of the present embodiment changes the special figure based on the start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed in the half mirror facing display area. Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that the result of the display game (running special figure variation display game) will be a big hit, the player's interest in the notice production using the decorative special figure start memory display Can be increased.

In addition, as an effect of whether or not the normal mark (decorative special drawing start memory display in the normal mode) moves to the half mirror facing display area, the LED 446 of the movable body 440 is switched from the off state to the on state, and other than the normal mark. The effect that the mark is displayed in the half mirror facing display area may be executed.
Specifically, for example, in a state where the normal mark is displayed on the pending display unit 86b, the LED 446 is switched to the lighting state and the door mark is blinked in the half mirror facing display area. Then, when the normal mark is moved to the half mirror facing display area, the normal mark is changed to the door mark by switching the display state of the door mark previously displayed in the half mirror facing display area from the blinking display to the lighting display. (The display mode of the pending hold has changed) may be indicated. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the running hold moves to the half mirror facing display area and the player's expectation that the display mode of the running hold changes, and also after the change. Since the display mode can be suggested in advance, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the decorative special drawing start memory display.

In addition, the lighting color of the LED 446 of the movable body 440 suggests the degree of expectation that the result of the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit, the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the running special figure fluctuation display game, and the like. You may do so.
Further, the running hold displayed on the running hold display unit 86b may have a plurality of display modes. With this configuration, depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the running hold display unit 86b, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed will be a big hit, and the degree of expectation during execution It is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game.
Further, the waiting hold displayed on the waiting hold display unit 86a may have a plurality of display modes. With this configuration, depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the waiting hold display unit 86a, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game before execution will be a big hit and the pre-execution It is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game.

Further, a plurality of stages may be provided for the hold notice effect. At that time, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the stage display 87a representing the current stage name may be displayed in the lower display area.
Further, the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3 may be given a name. Further, the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3 may be displayed according to their names.

Further, when a plurality of stages are provided in the hold notice effect and names are given to the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3, the degree of expectation is higher than that of the first standby area 86a2. The name (and display mode) of the second standby region 86a3 having a low value may be common to each stage. Specifically, for example, the first waiting area 86a2 of the "sea stage" is given the name "coastal course", and the first waiting area 86a2 is displayed so that four waiting positions are arranged on the coast. The first standby area 86a2 of the "empty stage" is given the name "sky course", and the first standby area 86a2 is displayed in a display mode in which four standby positions are arranged in the sky. , The second waiting area 86a3 of the "sea stage" and the "empty stage" is given the name "field course", and the second waiting area 86a3 is displayed in such a manner that four standby positions are arranged in the field. It may be displayed.
Note that FIG. 29B exemplifies two stages of the hold notice effect, the "sea stage" and the "empty stage", but the number of stages of the hold notice effect is not limited to two and may be changed as appropriate. It is possible. For example, in addition to the "sea stage" and "sky stage", there may be a "forest stage", a "rainbow stage", and the like.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 30A, an item image 87b imitating a predetermined item may be displayed in the middle of the first standby area 86a2 (or may be the second standby area 86a3). Further, when the waiting hold moves to the display position of the item image 87b, a predetermined event may be generated. That is, when the waiting hold acquires the item image 87b, for example, it may suggest a development advantageous to the player or develop an effect being executed.
The item image 87b may have a plurality of display modes. Further, the event generated may be different depending on the display mode of the item image 87b.
Further, the appearance frequency of the item image 87b may be different between the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3. Specifically, for example, since the first waiting area 86a2 has a higher expectation than the second waiting area 86a3, the frequency with which the item image 87b appears in the first waiting area 86a2 is determined by the item image 87b as the second waiting area 86a3. It may be higher than the frequency of appearance in.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, an enemy character image 87c imitating an enemy character is displayed in the vicinity of the execution hold display unit 86b, and a battle effect in which the execution hold and the enemy character image 87c fight is executed. You may. Further, when the running hold wins the battle effect, the running hold may be moved to the half mirror facing display area. Further, the HP display 87d indicating the hit point of the enemy character may be displayed in the vicinity of the enemy character image 87c, which makes it possible to make the battle effect span a plurality of fluctuations.
The enemy character image 87c may have a plurality of display modes. Further, when a plurality of stages are provided in the hold notice effect, a dedicated enemy character image 87c may be set for each stage, or a dual-purpose enemy character image 87c may be set for the plurality of stages. good.

Further, as a pattern for moving the decorative special figure start memory display from the appearance area 86a1 to the execution hold display unit 86b, not only the pattern that keeps moving the first standby area 86a2 and the pattern that keeps moving the second standby area 86a3, but also the pattern that keeps moving the second standby area 86a3. A pattern for changing the route from the first standby area 86a2 to the second standby area 86a3 may be provided on the way, or a pattern for changing the route from the second standby area 86a3 to the first standby area 86a2 may be provided on the way. With this configuration, not only the initial stage of whether the destination of the waiting hold that appears in the appearance area 86a1 is the first waiting area 86a2 or the second waiting area 86a3, but also the waiting hold route can be determined. Since it is possible to attract the player's interest even in the middle stage of whether or not the change is made on the way, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the decorative special figure start memory display.

As described above, according to the game machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game (special figure variation display game) is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the starting area, and the game is played when the result of the game becomes a special result. With a starting prize storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of starting storage, which is the right to execute a game based on the winning of a game ball in a starting area in a game machine that generates a state advantageous to the user. , The start memory display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory, and the start memory display control means corresponds to the game before execution. Pre-execution start storage display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the pre-execution start storage display (waiting hold), which is the start storage display corresponding to the start storage, in the first display area (waiting hold display unit 86a). ) And the running start storage display (running hold), which is the start storage display corresponding to the start memory corresponding to the running game, can be displayed in the second display area (running hold display unit 86b). A storage display control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the running start storage display control means displays the running start storage display from the second display area to the first display area and the first display area as a warning effect regarding the running game. 2 It is possible to execute an effect (holding notice effect) of moving to a third display area (half mirror facing display area) different from the display area.
Therefore, the running start storage display (running hold) is different from the first display area (waiting hold display section 86a) and the second display area (running hold display section 86b) in the third display area (half mirror facing display). Since the effect of moving to the area) can be executed, the player's interest can be enhanced with respect to the advance notice effect using the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, in the pre-execution start storage display control means (effect control device 300), the execution start storage display (execution hold) is the second display area (execution hold display unit 86b). It can be configured to erase the pre-execution start storage display (waiting hold) when moving from to the third display area (half mirror facing display area).
With this configuration, the player can be focused only on the movement of the running start memory display (running hold).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the first display area (waiting hold display unit 86a) includes an appearance area 86a1, a first waiting area 86a2, and a second waiting area 86a3, and is before execution. When the start memory is stored in the start winning memory display (game control device 100), the start memory display control means (effect control device 300) displays a pre-execution start memory display (waiting hold) corresponding to the start memory in the appearance area. It can be configured to be displayed in 86a1 and then moved from the appearance area 86a1 to the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3.
With this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's interest as to whether the pre-execution start storage display (waiting hold) displayed in the appearance area 86a1 moves to the first waiting area 86a2 or the second waiting area 86a. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player with respect to the advance notice effect using the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the pre-execution start storage display control means (effect control device 300) has the pre-execution start storage display (waiting hold) of the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3. It can be configured so that it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the result of the game will be a special result (in the case of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation of a big hit) depending on which way to move.
With this configuration, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the destination of the pre-execution start memory display (waiting hold) displayed in the appearance area 86a1, so that the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) It is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice production using.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the running start memory display control means (effect control device 300) has a first state in which the third display area can be visually recognized from the player side (see FIG. 24 (b)). And, the third display area can be configured to be switchable to a second state (see FIG. 24 (a)) which cannot be visually recognized from the player side.
With this configuration, the running start memory display (holding during execution) that has been moved to the third display area (half mirror facing display area) can be changed into a state in which the player cannot see it and a state in which the player can see it. Since it can be switched, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display).
The method of switching between the first state and the second state is not limited to the method of turning on / off the LED 446 that illuminates the space between the third display area (half mirror facing display area) and the half mirror 445, and is appropriate. It can be changed. For example, the front of the third display area (half mirror facing display area) is replaced with a half mirror 445, and a movable member (louver member (armor door-shaped member in which blade plates of a certain width are arranged in parallel), a shutter member, etc. It may be a method of opening and closing the movable member by covering it with a door member or the like).

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, the effect mode of the hold notice effect is different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, in the hold notice effect of the first embodiment, the expectation level is suggested (notified) by the waiting hold route before the execution of the target special figure fluctuation display game, whereas the hold of the second embodiment is held. In the notice effect, the waiting hold is displayed at the same position, and the expectation level is suggested (notified) by the running hold route during the execution of the target special figure variation display game, which is different from the first embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration as that of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and the different parts will be mainly described.

In the second embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31A, a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the main variation among the undigested start memories is displayed at the right end portion of the lower display area. A waiting display unit 88a is provided. Further, on the left side of the waiting hold display unit 88a, an executing hold display unit 88b for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the currently running special figure variation display game is provided.
The running hold display unit 88b is left of the departure area 88b1, the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 88b3 provided to the left of the departure area 88b1, and the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 88b3. It is composed of an arrival area 88b4 provided in. The departure area 88b1, the first course area 88b2, the second course area 88b3, and the arrival area 88b4 are the appearance area 86a1 and the first waiting area 86a2 in the hold notice effect of the first embodiment (see, for example, FIG. 25 (a)), respectively. It is arranged at a position corresponding to the second standby area 86a3 and the running hold display unit 86b.

FIG. 31A shows a state in which the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the main variation is stopped (a state in which the result is stopped and displayed). Then, when the next main fluctuation starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the decorative special figure start storage display at the lower end of the waiting hold display unit 88a moves to the departure area 88b1 of the running hold display unit 88b. do. Of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby hold display unit 88a, the decorative special figure start memory display at the lower end is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the main fluctuation stored first. , It is designed to move down each time it is digested. The decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in the first course area 88b2 or the second course area 88b3 after being displayed in the departure area 88b1.

For example, in the process (variable command process (step C116)) performed at the start of the special figure variation display game, the effect control device 300 performs a course area lottery for determining whether or not to display the pending execution in the first course area 88b2. conduct. If you win the course area lottery (displayed in the first course area 88b2), it may be more advantageous for the player than if you lose the course area lottery (displayed in the second course area 88b3). Is high. That is, the course area lottery targeting high-expected start-up memory such as start-up memory that becomes a big hit and start-up memory that becomes SP reach is a course that targets other start-up memory (start-up memory with low expectation). There is a higher probability of winning than the area lottery, and other start memories (expectations) than the course area lottery targeting highly expected start memories such as start memory that becomes a big hit and start memory that becomes SP reach. There is a high probability that the course area lottery targeting (low starting memory) will be rejected.

If the course area lottery is won, the pending hold is displayed in the departure area 88b1, then moves from the departure area 88b1 to the first course area 88b2, and moves through the first course area 88b2 to the arrival area 88b4. do.
On the other hand, if the lottery for the course area is lost, the pending hold is displayed in the departure area 88b1, then moves from the departure area 88b1 to the second course area 88b3, passes through the second course area 88b3, and arrives in the arrival area 88b4. Move to.

As described above, the hold notice effect of the present embodiment is the destination of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed in the departure area 88b1 (whether the departure area 88b1 is moved to the first course area 88b2, or the departure area 88b1 is the second. Depending on whether the player moves to the course area 88b3), the expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game (running special figure variation display game) based on the start memory corresponding to the decorative special map start memory display will be a big hit, or the relevant Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game (running special figure fluctuation display game) based on the start memory corresponding to the decoration special figure start memory display, the decoration special Figure It is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the start memory display.

When the half mirror effect is executed in which the execution hold moves to the half mirror facing display area (the part of the lower display area facing the half mirror 445 of the movable body 440 at the first position) during the execution of the main variation. There is.
The effect control device 300 performs a half mirror effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the half mirror effect in, for example, a process (variable command process (step C116)) performed at the start of the special figure variation display game. If you win the half mirror effect lottery (when the pending hold moves to the half mirror facing display area), you lose the half mirror effect lottery (when the running hold does not move to the half mirror facing display area). It is likely to be more advantageous to the player than.

Then, when the half mirror effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 shifts from the arrival area 88b4 to the half mirror facing display area during execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target. Along with the movement, the LED 446 of the movable body 440 is switched from the off state to the on state to perform a half mirror effect. As a result, the pending hold can be visually recognized through the half mirror 445. After that, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target (that is, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the pending hold) is completed, it is movable as shown in FIG. 31 (e), for example. The LED 446 of the body 440 is switched from the lit state to the extinguished state, the running hold is erased from the half mirror facing display area, and then the next special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 31 (f), for example. To.
On the other hand, when the game is rejected in the half mirror effect lottery, the pending hold does not move from the arrival area 88b4 to the half mirror facing display area, and the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target (that is, the execution is in progress). When the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the hold is completed, the game is erased from the arrival area 88b4, and then the next special figure variation display game is started.

As described above, the hold notice effect of the present embodiment corresponds to the decorative special figure start storage display depending on whether or not the decorative special figure start storage display displayed in the arrival area 88b4 moves to the half mirror facing display area. Expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (running special figure fluctuation display game) will be a big hit, and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display ( Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the running special figure fluctuation display game), it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the notice production using the decorative special figure start memory display. Can be done.

Further, during the execution of the main variation, a door opening effect in which the opening / closing door 443 of the movable body 440 is opened may be executed.
The effect control device 300 performs a door opening effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the door opening effect in, for example, a process (variable command process (step C116)) performed at the start of the special figure variation display game. Winning the door opening effect lottery (when the opening / closing door 443 opens) is more likely to be more advantageous to the player than when losing the door opening effect lottery (when the opening / closing door 443 does not open). ..

Then, when the door opening effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 changes the opening / closing door 443 of the movable body 440 from the closed state to the open state during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target. Perform a switching door opening effect. As a result, the model member 444 of the movable body 440 becomes visible. After that, for example, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lottery target ends, the opening / closing door 443 returns from the open state to the closed state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on whether or not the opening / closing door 443 of the movable body 440 is opened, the degree of expectation that the result of the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit and the running special figure fluctuation display Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player with respect to the notice production using the movable body 440.

The timing at which the pending hold moves to the half mirror facing display area and the timing at which the opening / closing door 443 opens can be appropriately selected.
Further, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the running hold may be terminated before the running hold reaches the arrival area 88b4.
In addition, the lighting color of the LED 446 of the movable body 440 suggests the degree of expectation that the result of the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit, the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the running special figure fluctuation display game, and the like. You may do so.

Further, as a pattern for moving the decorative special figure start memory display from the departure area 88b1 to the arrival area 88b4, not only the pattern of continuously moving the first course area 88b2 and the pattern of continuing to move the second course area 88b3, but also the pattern of continuing to move the second course area 88b3 is performed. A pattern for changing the route from the 1st course area 88b2 to the 2nd course area 88b3 or a pattern for changing the route from the 2nd course area 88b3 to the 1st course area 88b2 may be provided (for example, FIG. 32A). With this configuration, not only the initial stage of whether the destination of the pending hold displayed in the departure area 88b1 is the first course area 88b2 or the second course area 88b3, but also the route of the running hold. Since it is possible to attract the player's interest even in the middle stage of whether or not is changed in the middle, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice production using the decorative special figure start memory display. In particular, as in the example shown in FIG. 32 (a), the route on hold during execution passes from the route passing through the second course region 88b3 to the first course region 88b2 having a higher expectation than the second course region 88b3. When the route is changed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation in the middle of the process.

Further, the moving distance of the decorative special map start memory display may be different between the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 88b3. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), by making the moving distance in the first course area 88b2 longer than the moving distance in the second course area 88b3, the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed from the starting area 88b1 to the second. When moving to the 1-course area 88b2, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time (that is, a fluctuation pattern with a high degree of expectation) is selected.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33A, an enemy character image 87c imitating an enemy character may be displayed in the arrival area 88b4, and a battle effect in which the pending execution and the enemy character image 87c fight may be executed. Further, when the running hold wins the battle effect, the running hold may be moved to the half mirror facing display area. Further, the HP display 87d indicating the hit point of the enemy character may be displayed in the vicinity of the enemy character image 87c, which makes it possible to make the battle effect span a plurality of fluctuations.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33A, an item image 87b imitating a predetermined item may be displayed in the middle of the first course area 88b2 (or may be the second course area 88b3). Further, the level of the decorative special figure start memory display may be increased by acquiring the item image 87b for the decorative special figure start memory display. The higher the level of the decorative special figure start memory display, the higher the probability that the decorative special figure start memory display wins the battle effect (the probability that the decorative special figure start memory display moves to the half mirror facing display area). With this configuration, the expectation that the decorative special figure start memory display will move to the half mirror facing display area, that is, the result of the running special figure variation display game, will be obtained depending on the level of the decorative special figure start memory display. Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that will be a big hit and the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the running special figure fluctuation display game, for the notice effect using the decorative special figure start memory display It is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

Further, the decorative special figure start storage display may have a plurality of display modes.
Further, in the case of a configuration in which the degree of expectation is suggested by the level of the decorative special figure start memory display, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed according to the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display. The initial level of may be different. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 33 (b), "hold 1" and "hold 2" have an initial level of "10", "hold 3" has an initial level of "20", and "hold 4" has an initial level. The level is "30". In this way, by making the initial level of the decorative special figure start memory display different depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display, the decorative special figure start memory display (first course area) displayed on the running hold display unit 88b is displayed. Not only whether it passes through 88b2 or the second course area 88b3), but also the decorative special figure displayed on the waiting display unit 88a can attract the player's interest, so that the decorative special figure can be attracted to the player. It is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the start memory display.

Further, in the case where the decorative special figure start memory display is configured to increase the level of the decorative special figure start memory display by acquiring the item image 87b, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the decorative special figure start memory display Depending on the display mode of the display, the level-up speed when the item image 87b is acquired may be different. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 33 (b), "hold 1" and "hold 3" have a level-up speed of "normal", and "hold 2" and "hold 4" have a level-up speed of "hold". Since it is "fast", for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when an item whose level is increased by 5 is acquired, the level is 5 (= 5 × 1) in “hold 1” and “hold 3”. ) Go up, and in "Hold 2" and "Hold 4", the level goes up by 10 (= 5 × 2). In this way, by making the level-up speed of the decorative special figure start memory display different depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display, not only the display on the running hold display unit 88b (running hold or item image 87b) but also Since the display on the waiting hold display unit 88a (waiting hold) can also attract the player's interest, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the decorative special figure start memory display. ..

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the item image 87b may have a plurality of display modes, or may have different effects when acquired depending on the display mode of the item image 87b. good.
Further, the appearance frequency of the item image 87b may be different between the first course region 88b2 and the second course region 88b3. Specifically, for example, since the first course area 88b2 has a higher expectation than the second course area 88b3, the frequency of appearance of the item image 87b in the first course area 88b2 is determined by the item image 87b in the second course. It may be higher than it appears in region 88b3.

Further, the images appearing in the middle of the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 88b3 are not limited to the item image 87b. For example, an enemy monster image imitating an enemy monster may be displayed in the middle of the first course area 88b2 or the second course area 88b3. At that time, the effect that the running hold and the enemy monster image fight may be executed, and the level of the running hold may be raised by winning the running hold, or the running hold may be defeated. The special figure fluctuation display game that is being executed may be terminated.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the enemy character image 87c may have a plurality of display modes, and depending on the display mode of the enemy character image 87c, the pending battle with the enemy character image 87c may be held. You may have different expectations for winning the production. Further, when a plurality of stages are provided in the hold notice effect of the second embodiment, a dedicated enemy character image 87c may be set for each stage, or an enemy character image 87c that is also used for the plurality of stages may be set. May be set.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the HP display 88c indicating the hit points of the pending hold is displayed, and the HP of the waiting hold display unit 88a recovers the hit points of the pending hold as the waiting hold. A ball image may be displayed. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the hit point on hold during execution becomes 0, the special figure variation display game ends, and as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the next special figure variation display is displayed. When the game (next main variation) starts, the running hold and the HP display 88c return to the departure area 88b1, and one waiting hold (one HP ball image) is absorbed by the running hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the hit point of the running hold may be recovered and the running hold may be moved to the first course area 88b2 or the second course area 88b3 again. .. In this case, the pending hold returns to the departure area 88b1 at the start of the next special figure variation display game to absorb the waiting hold (recovers the hit points), but the next special figure variation display game. At the start, one waiting hold may be moved to the display position of the running hold (the point where the hit point becomes 0) so that it is absorbed by the running hold (recovers the hit points).

As described above, according to the game machine 10 of the second embodiment, the game (special figure variation display game) is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the starting area, and the game is played when the result of the game becomes a special result. With a starting prize storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of starting storage, which is the right to execute a game based on the winning of a game ball in a starting area in a gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the user. The start memory display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory is provided, and the start memory display control means corresponds to the game before execution. Pre-execution start storage display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the pre-execution start storage display (waiting hold), which is the start storage display corresponding to the start storage, in the first display area (waiting hold display unit 88a). ) And the running start storage display (running hold), which is the start storage display corresponding to the start memory corresponding to the running game, can be displayed in the second display area (running hold display unit 88b). A storage display control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the running start storage display control means displays the running start storage display from the second display area to the first display area and the first display area as a warning effect regarding the running game. 2 It is possible to execute an effect (holding notice effect) of moving to a third display area (half mirror facing display area) different from the display area.

Therefore, the running start storage display (running hold) is different from the first display area (waiting hold display section 88a) and the second display area (running hold display section 88b) in the third display area (half mirror facing display). Since the effect of moving to the area) can be executed, the player's interest can be enhanced with respect to the advance notice effect using the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display).
When the running start storage display (running hold) moves from the second display area (running hold display unit 86b) to the third display area (half mirror facing display area), the pre-execution start storage display (standby). It may be configured to delete the pending hold). With this configuration, the player can be focused only on the movement of the running start memory display (running hold).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the running start memory display control means (effect control device 300) has a first state in which the third display area is visible from the player side and a third display area is the game. It can be configured to be switchable to a second state, which is invisible to the user.
With this configuration, the running start memory display (holding during execution) that has been moved to the third display area (half mirror facing display area) can be changed into a state in which the player cannot see it and a state in which the player can see it. Since it can be switched, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display).
The method of switching between the first state and the second state is not limited to the method of turning on / off the LED 446 that illuminates the space between the third display area (half mirror facing display area) and the half mirror 445, and is appropriate. It can be changed. For example, the front of the third display area (half mirror facing display area) is replaced with a half mirror 445, and a movable member (louver member (armor door-shaped member in which blade plates of a certain width are arranged in parallel), a shutter member, etc. It may be a method of opening and closing the movable member by covering it with a door member or the like).

<Weak hold continuous production>
The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment and / or the second embodiment can execute a weak hold continuous effect. This weak hold continuous effect is a notice effect using the decorative special figure start memory display, and is a weak hold (decorative special figure start memory display displayed in a display mode suggesting that the jackpot expectation is relatively low). It is an effect that suggests (notices) that the expectation of a big hit is high by making it appear continuously, and is executed, for example, in the lower display area.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the decorative special figure start storage display has a plurality of display modes. In the following, the decorative special figure start memory display (for example, FIG. 37 (a)) displayed in a display mode suggesting that the jackpot expectation degree (expectation degree that the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit) is 50%. The decoration special figure start memory display) in the middle) is called "weak hold", but the jackpot expectation suggested by the weak hold is not limited to 50% and can be changed as appropriate.

When the start memory of the main fluctuation occurs, the effect control device 300 performs a weak hold continuous effect lottery to determine whether or not to execute the weak hold continuous effect. In this weak hold continuous effect lottery, for example, when a look-ahead fluctuation command with a high expectation of a big hit is received as a look-ahead fluctuation command (look-ahead fluctuation pattern command), such as a look-ahead fluctuation command of SP reach, the look-ahead fluctuation system command processing (Fig. It is executed in 21). That is, when the generated start memory is a start memory with a high expectation of a big hit such as a start memory that becomes SP reach, the weak hold continuous effect lottery is executed.

Then, when the weak hold continuous effect lottery is won (when the weak hold continuous effect is executed), the effect control device 300 stands by corresponding to the start memory of the lottery target, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (c). A weak hold appears as a middle hold, and then, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a weak hold is made each time a start memory of the main fluctuation occurs until the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the lottery target starts. To appear. That is, the execution period of the weak hold continuous effect is the period from the occurrence of the start memory to be drawn to the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory.
On the other hand, when the weak hold continuous effect lottery is lost (when the weak hold continuous effect is not executed), the effect control device 300 corresponds to the start memory of the lottery target (the start memory lost in the weak hold continuous effect lottery). Display mode to select the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display Perform a display mode lottery. Weak hold may be selected by the display mode lottery. That is, even if the start memory is lost in the weak hold continuous effect lottery, the weak hold may be displayed as the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory.

In this way, by executing the weak hold continuous production, even if the big hit expectation is low with one weak hold, the player is given the expectation that it may be a big hit if the weak hold appears continuously. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the advance notice effect using the decorative special figure start memory display. In addition, since the conventional gaming machine can attract the player's interest to the weak hold, which the player is not interested in, the weak hold can be effectively utilized.
Here, since the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory generated during the execution of the weak hold continuous effect is always displayed in the weak hold, a new start memory is generated during the execution of the weak hold continuous effect. However, the weak hold continuous production lottery and the display mode lottery will not be executed. Further, even if there is a big hit start memory in the start memory won in the weak hold continuous effect lottery and the start memory generated during the execution of the weak hold continuous effect, it is based on the start memory (the start memory that becomes a big hit). Until the end of the special figure fluctuation display game, the start memory is continuously displayed with a weak hold.

If the previously generated start memory is displayed in weak hold (that is, when weak hold is selected by the display mode lottery for the previously generated start memory), the start memory generated this time is targeted. It is also possible to increase the winning probability of the weak hold continuous production lottery. By configuring in this way, an effect with a high expectation of a big hit such as an SP reach effect is executed, which is a start corresponding to the weak hold displayed first among a plurality of weak holds displayed continuously. It is possible to avoid being limited during the digestion of memory.

In addition, when the weak hold selected by the display mode lottery is continuously displayed when the start memory occurs, the larger the number of consecutive displays, the weaker the start memory (the start memory generated this time) is targeted. You may try to increase the winning probability of the pending continuous production lottery.
Further, all of the waiting hold displayed when the start memory occurs are displayed in a display mode suggesting that the jackpot expectation is less than a certain value (for example, less than 50%). When the weak hold continuous production lottery for the start memory (start memory generated this time) is won, not only the weak hold is displayed as the waiting hold corresponding to the start memory, but also the standby that has already been displayed is displayed. Medium hold (waiting hold displayed in a display mode suggesting that the jackpot expectation is less than a certain value) may be changed to weak hold.

Also, all of the waiting holds are displayed in a display mode suggesting that the jackpot expectation is less than a certain value (for example, less than 50%), and are weakly held in the undigested start memory. If there is a start memory that has been rejected in the continuous production lottery (that is, if there is a start memory with a high expectation of a big hit in the undigested start memory), when a new start memory occurs, the start memory (that is, Regardless of whether the newly generated start memory is a start memory with a high expectation of a big hit, the waiting hold corresponding to the start memory is displayed as a weak hold, and the already displayed waiting hold (waiting hold) is displayed. The waiting hold displayed in the display mode suggesting that the jackpot expectation is less than a certain value may be changed to a weak hold. With this configuration, a production with a high expectation of a big hit will be executed during the digestion of the start memory (start memory changed to weak hold) that was stored before the newly generated start memory. .. That is, a production with a high expectation of a big hit is executed during the digestion of any one of the plurality of starting memories changed to weak hold. Therefore, it is not clear which start memory is the start memory with high jackpot expectation until the production with high jackpot expectation is executed. Can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as the gaming machine, and is, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the gaming ball of. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. This slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses a game ball. Further, the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined and applied.

It should also be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.
For example, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to a gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. That is, the gaming machine 10 may be, for example, a gaming machine that executes one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game with priority over the other, or the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 1. FIG. 2 A gaming machine that executes a variable display game in the order of winning may be used.

10 Game machine 100 Game control device (starting prize storage means)
300 effect control device (starting memory display control means, running start memory display control means, pre-execution start memory display control means, switching means)
86a Waiting hold display unit (first display area)
86a1 Appearance area 86a2 First standby area 86a3 Second standby area 86b Execution hold display unit (second display area)
88a Waiting hold display unit (first display area)
88b Execution hold display (second display area)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the winning of a gaming ball in the starting area and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A start winning memory means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of the starting memory that is the right to execute the game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting area.
A start memory display control means capable of displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided.
The start memory display control means is
A pre-execution start memory display control means capable of displaying the pre-execution start memory display, which is the start memory display corresponding to the start memory corresponding to the pre-execution game, in the first display area, and
A running start memory display control means capable of displaying the running start memory display, which is the start memory display corresponding to the start memory corresponding to the running game, in the second display area, is provided.
The running start storage display control means can move the running start storage display from the second display area to a third display area different from the first display area and the second display area.
The first display area includes a first standby area and a second standby area.
The start memory includes a first start memory which is an execution right of the first game of the game and a second start memory which is an execution right of the second game of the game.
The pre-execution start storage display control means displays the pre-execution start storage display corresponding to at least one of the first start memory and the second start memory in the first standby area , and the first. 2 A gaming machine characterized in that it is displayed in the standby area and that it is present.

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