JP7061385B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a starting condition and generates a special gaming state in which a gaming value can be given to a player when the result of the game becomes a special result .

Conventionally, a start winning memory means that can store up to a predetermined upper limit of the start memory that is the execution right of the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition, and a variable display game based on the start memory that is stored by the start prize storage means. A gaming machine is known that includes a pre-determination means for determining execution information before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed, and can execute a advance notice effect based on the determination result of the pre-determination means. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-62964

However, the conventional advance notice production has not been able to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.
An object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game.

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 establishment of a starting condition and generates a special gaming state in which a gaming value can be given to a player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of start memory, which is the right to execute the game based on the establishment of the start condition,
A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect related to the game before the execution of the game is provided.
For the above-mentioned notice production,
The first pattern, which is executed in one effect mode and then executed in another effect mode,
There is a second pattern, which is executed in one effect mode and then not executed in the other effect mode.
The advance notice effect executing means selects a pattern of the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory in response to the start memory being stored in the start storage means.
The ratio of executing the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory differs depending on the number of start memories stored in the start memory when the start memory is stored in the start storage means.
When the result of the game based on the start memory is the special result , the ratio of executing the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory increases as the number of start memories stored in the start memory means increases. Try to be high
If the result of the game based on the start memory is not the special result, the ratio of executing the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory increases as the number of start memories stored in the start memory means increases. Try to be low
When the number of start storages stored in the start storage means is a predetermined number or more, the first pattern is compared with the case where the number of start storages stored in the start storage means is less than the predetermined number. Is characterized by a high selection rate.

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

It is a front view of the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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 an enlarged explanatory view which shows the detail of a batch display device. 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 main process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game 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. Special figure 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 figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the special figure variation display game in the batch display device and the variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect. It is a figure explaining the hold change effect.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, 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. 3) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 15 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.

A model name display unit 16 for displaying the model name of the gaming machine 10 is provided on the upper portion of the glass frame 15.
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 in the 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 below the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15. 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 glass frame 15, an upper plate (storage plate) 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball discharged from a payout unit provided on the back surface side of the game machine 10 are provided. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22 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 (see FIG. 6) for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, the effect button 25 also has a built-in drive source for vibrating the effect button 25. That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a vibration function that gives a predetermined notification by vibrating the effect button 25. The effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from a normal state (state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) to a protruding state (a state in which the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25 is above the normal state). May be.

At the lower part of the front frame 12, a lower plate (dish) 23 for storing the game balls paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. 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.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a lending button (ball lending button) 27a operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card is ejected from the card unit of the ball lending machine. Return button (discharge button) 27b to operate, balance display (balance display unit) 27c to display the balance of the prepaid card, upper plate operation lever to operate to let the game ball in the upper plate 21 flow down to the lower plate 23. 27d, a mobile terminal holder 28 for placing a mobile terminal such as a smartphone owned by a player is provided. Further, on the left side of the effect button 25, a volume adjusting button 27e, a cross key 29, and the like are provided.
In the gaming machine 10 of the present 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, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the cross key 29, the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) in the display device 41 (see FIG. 3). It can be performed.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, 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 performed. 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.

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 that forms a warp flow path for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a game ball that has passed through the warp flow path roll. A possible stage portion 620 is provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the start winning opening 36, the game ball rolled on the stage portion 620 can easily win the starting winning opening 36.
Further, the upper part of the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 3 toward the center of the display device 41.

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. 5) 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. 5) 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. 5).

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. 5).
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. 5) 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 enables the winning of the 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. 5).

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. 5) 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. 5) 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 is 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. 5) 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 winning opening switch 38a provided inside the upper winning opening (the number of gaming balls flowing into the upper 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, a second special variable winning 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. 5).

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. The batch display device 50 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 4A, for example, the batch display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display device (first special figure variation display unit) 51 (A0 to A7) and a special figure 2 variation for a special figure 1 variation display game. The special figure 2 display (2nd special figure variation display unit) 52 (B0 to B7) for the display game and the special figure 1 hold display 53 (C0, C1) for notifying the start storage number of the special figure 1 variation display game. ) And the special figure 2 hold display 54 (C2, C3) for notifying the start storage number of the special figure 2 variable display game.

Further, the batch display device 50 has a round display unit 55 (D0 to D3) 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 a gaming state that displays the gaming state of the gaming machine 10. It is provided with a display unit 56 (C6, C7, D7). The first game state display unit 56a (C6), which notifies the player of the left-handed (normal hit) and right-handed hitting method (the hitting method corresponding to the game state), is displayed on the game state display unit 56. The second game state display unit 56b (C7) for notifying that the time saving state (when the fluctuation time shortening function is operating), and notifying that the jackpot probability state is in the high probability state when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on. A third game state display unit 56c (D7) is provided.
Further, the batch display device 50 includes a normal map display device 57 (D4 to D6) for the normal map fluctuation display game and a normal map hold display 58 (C4, C5) for notifying the start storage number of the normal map fluctuation display game. I have.

In the special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, during the execution time (variation time) of the special figure 1 variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the variation symbol numbers are alternately changed. The LED lamps A0, A2, A4, A6 are lit (LED lamps A1, A3, A5, A7 are off) and the LED lamps A1, A3, A5, A7 are lit (LED lamps A0, A2, A2). By alternately switching between A4 and A6 (the lights are off), it is displayed that the fluctuation is in progress. The switching cycle is set to, for example, 60 msec. Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts, when the result of the game is "off", the result mode of the off (for example, LED lamp A0 is turned on and LED lamp A1 is turned on. -A mode in which the A7 is turned off), and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode other than the missed result mode (for example, LED lamps A0 to A7) is at least as a hit result mode (special result mode). The game result is displayed in the mode (a mode in which the three are turned on). The special figure 1 display 51 may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

In the special figure variation display game on the special figure 2 display 52, during the execution time (variation time) of the special figure 2 variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the variation symbol numbers are alternately changed. The LED lamps B0, B2, B4, B6 are lit (LED lamps B1, B3, B5, B7 are off) and the LED lamps B1, B3, B5, B7 are lit (LED lamps B0, B2, B2). B4 and B6 are in the off state) alternately to indicate that the change is in progress. The switching cycle is set to, for example, 60 msec. Then, when the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts, when the result of the game is "off", the result mode of the off (for example, LED lamp B0 is turned on and LED lamp B1 is turned on. -B7 is turned off), and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode other than the missed result mode (for example, LED lamps B0 to B7) is at least as a hit result mode (special result mode). The game result is displayed in the mode (a mode in which the three are turned on). The special figure 2 display 52 may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

The special figure 1 hold indicator 53 determines the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = hold number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display 51, for example, FIG. As shown in (d), it is displayed by turning off, turning on, and blinking a plurality of LEDs (LED lamps C0 and C1). The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 msec.
The special figure 2 hold indicator 54 shows, for example, the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = hold number) among the number of winning balls to the normal variable winning device 37, which is a fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52. As shown in 4 (d), the display is performed by turning off, turning on, and blinking a plurality of LEDs (LED lamps C2 and C3). The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 msec.

The round display unit 55 turns off all the LEDs (LED lamps D0 to D3) when not in the special game state, and in the special game state, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), depending on the result. The LED is turned on according to the number of rounds selected. The round display unit 55 may be configured by a 7-segment type display.

As shown in FIG. 4 (f), for example, the first game state display unit 56a turns off the LED when the left-handed is more advantageous to the player than the right-handed (normal hit). , When the right-handed is more advantageous to the player than the left-handed (when right-handed), the LED is turned on.
As shown in FIG. 4 (f), for example, the second game state display unit 56b turns on the LED when the time is shortened, and turns off the LED when the time is not shortened.
As shown in FIG. 4 (f), for example, the third game state display unit 56c turns on the LED when it is in the high probability state when the power is turned on, and turns off the LED when it is not in the high probability state.

In the normal map fluctuation display game on the normal map display 57, during the variable display of the normal map fluctuation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (g), the variation symbol numbers are alternately changed to switch the LED lamp D5. It is displayed that the LED lamps D4 and D6 are in a fluctuating state by alternately switching between the lighting state and the lighting state of the LED lamps D4 and D6. The switching cycle is set to, for example, 60 msec. Then, when the result is "hit", one of the plurality of LEDs (for example, LED lamp D4) is turned on to indicate that the result is "hit", and when the result is "missing", the plurality of LEDs are turned on. One of them (for example, LED lamps D5 and D6) is turned on to indicate that it is out of order.
The normal figure hold indicator 58 determines the number of undigested balls (the number of normal figure start storage = the number of hold) among the number of balls passing through the normal figure start gate 34, which is a fluctuation start condition of the normal figure display 57, for example, FIG. As shown in (h), the display is performed by turning off, turning on, and blinking a plurality of LEDs (LED lamps C4 and C5).

FIG. 5 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 device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are 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 and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display. 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 fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure fluctuation 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 the 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, an input interface, an output interface, etc., and drives a 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 a 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 that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, and a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37. 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, the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e arranged in the first special variable winning device 38, and all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game. An interface chip that is connected to the out-ball detection switch 32a to detect, inputs a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. (Proximity I / F) 121 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 port 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 for inserting the setting key, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. .. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and is in the state of not being turned to the second position. In some cases, it goes off.

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, turn on the power of the gaming machine while operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position. 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 with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position (the RAM initialization switch 112 is not operated), the currently selected probability setting value is the performance display device. It is displayed in 153, but 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 depending on 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 for receiving 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 to turn 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 game 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 side of the effect control device 300.

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 production 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 device 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 port solenoids 38b and 39b, the lever solenoids 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 drawing 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. The fourth driver 138d to be output and the fifth driver 138e to generate and output 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.

A DC 32V 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. not.

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 coil for magnetic detection, 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 holds a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores 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 possible FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timekeeping 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, a cross key 29 provided on the glass frame 15, and an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) for detecting such as and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting a state and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor 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 following description, when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variable display game. Further, when the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a decorative special figure variable display game. When the big hit (first special result) and the small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a hit (special result). Further, when the first special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a big hit, and the second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a small hit, are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a special gaming state.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a gaming ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launching device toward the gaming area 32. 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. 5) 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 the RAM 111C. The stored number of the normal map start prize is displayed on the normal map hold display 58 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 on the normal map display 57 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 57 is composed of a display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the fluctuations for a predetermined time, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured.

When 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 57, 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 57 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, and the extracted randomness The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111C as the first start storage and the second start storage. Then, the stored number of the start storage is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 53 and the special figure 2 hold display 54 for notifying the start winning number of the batch display device 50, and is displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

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). Then, when both the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 is a special figure 1 variable display game based on the first start memory stored according to the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 (first start winning area). While controlling the execution of the first special figure variation display game), the special figure 2 variation is based on the second start memory stored according to the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 (second start winning area). It serves as an execution control means for controlling the execution of the display game (second special figure variation display game). Then, the execution control means performs the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory from the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first start memory in a state where the first start memory and the second start memory are stored. Is also configured to be executed with priority.

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 a second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on the winning of a 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 special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 in the gaming machine 10.

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 the main process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, first, the process of disabling interrupts (step X1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs is used. The stack pointer setting process (step X2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the upper rank, and the first 00h is set in step X4. Next, the firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step X5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the states of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 152 are read (step X6), and a process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instructions from the game control device 100 that is the main control means by setting a predetermined initial value. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can prevent the command from being missed. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

Further, the timing of the power-on delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to the validity determination) that is not subject to the validity determination (checksum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of turning on the power from becoming complicated.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X8), and if a power failure has occurred (step X8; Y), the power of the gaming machine is supplied. Wait for it to be blocked.
Specifically, in step X8, for example, the number of times (for example, twice) that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set, and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. Determine if there is any. Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the set number of checks. Then, if the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. The same applies to steps X34 and X54 described later. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the start of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when a power failure has not occurred (step X8; N), the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X9), and it is determined whether the timer value is 0 (step X10). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step X10; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of determining whether a power failure has occurred (step X8). When the timer value is 0 (step X10; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is granted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step). X11), output off-data to all output ports (set to no output) (step X12).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step X13), and the gaming microcomputer is set. A process (step X14) for activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.
Next, the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X15). Here, on the premise that there is an abnormality in the RAM regardless of whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM, the RAM abnormality flag is temporarily set in a predetermined register.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step X16), and if it is normal (step X16; Y), the power failure inspection in the RWM. It is determined whether the value of the region 2 is the normal power failure inspection region check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step X17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), the checksum calculation process (step X18) for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed, and the calculated checksum and the power are turned off. It is determined whether the checksums of the above match (step X19). If the checksums match (step X19; Y), the RAM error flag is cleared (step X20) because there is no abnormality in the RAM, and the process proceeds to step X21.

If it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X16; N or step X17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step X19; N), the step. It is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state based on the state read by X6 (step X21). Then, when at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the off state (step X21; N), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). When the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22; Y), since there is an abnormality in the RAM, the main abnormality error notification command for notifying that the game control device 100 is abnormal is issued to the effect control board (effect control). It is transmitted to the device 300) (step X24).

On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23). Then, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23; Y), the command for notifying the main abnormality error is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24). The probability setting flag set here is the probability setting flag set before the occurrence of a power failure. That is, if the power of the gaming machine is cut off and restarted while the probability set value is being changed, the operation of the gaming control device 100 is stopped, so the process of step X24 is performed.
Next, the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (step X25). As a result, the performance display device 153 displays as shown in FIG. 41 (h). After that, the on-data of the security signal is output and the off-data of the signal other than the security signal is output (step X26), and the process returns to step X25.

Further, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM error flag is set (step X27). Then, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27; N), the probability setting changing flag is set (step X29). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability setting value change mode. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. Based on receiving the command during the probability setting change, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, operates the board effect device 44, and the speakers 19a and 19b. Notifies that the probability setting value is being changed by outputting voice from the user.
On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), the process of clearing the probability set value (step X28) is performed. As a result, 0 is set in the area for the probability setting value in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes “setting 1”. After that, the processes of steps X29 and X30 are performed, and the process proceeds to step X31.

Further, when at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the off state (step X21; N), and neither the RAM error flag nor the probability setting changing flag is set (step X22; N and step X23). In N), it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state based on the state read in step X6 (step X35). Then, when the setting key switch 152 is not in the ON state (step X35; N), it is determined whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state based on the state read in step X6 (step X43).

When it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not in the ON state (step X43; N), that is, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step X41 and the power failure occurs. Performs processing when it is restored normally.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state (step X43; Y), the process proceeds to step X44 to perform initialization processing. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make a means of conversion.

When the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state (step X35; Y), the probability setting confirmation flag is set (step X36). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being confirmed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X37). Based on receiving the command during the probability setting confirmation, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, operates the board effect device 44, and the speakers 19a and 19b. Notifies that the probability setting value is being confirmed by outputting the voice by.

Then, in order to guarantee the output of the security signal for 50 msec or longer, the value corresponding to 128 msec is saved in the security signal control timer area (step X31). The security signal is output in the probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122) of the timer interrupt process in the probability setting value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, and in other cases, the external information editing of the timer interrupt process is edited. It is output in the process (step X120). Therefore, when the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 msec, the security signal is continuously output by the external information editing process (step X120) of the timer interrupt process. That is, even if the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 msec, the security signal is output for 128 msec after shifting to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode. To. The value saved in the security signal control timer area in step X31 is not limited to the value corresponding to 128 ms. However, since it is necessary to output a security signal for at least 50 msec after shifting to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, it is necessary to save the value corresponding to 50 msec or more.

Then, the interrupt is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33). In step X33, the determination is not made based on the state read in step X6 (state at power-on), but in the state read in the input process (step X103) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) (current state). Judgment based on. When it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the off state, the probability setting value is determined.
When the setting key switch 152 is not in the off state (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34), and when a power failure has not occurred (step X34; N), step X33 is performed. Return, and if a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power failure has occurred while the probability setting changing flag is set, in step X23 of the main process (FIGS. 7 and 8) after the power failure is restored. It is determined that the probability setting changing flag is set.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33; Y), a process for disabling interrupts (step X38) is performed. The timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec) between the process of permitting interrupt (step X32) and the process of disabling interrupt (steps X38 and X55). .. In the timer interrupt process, the probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122), which is a process related to the probability set value, is performed. That is, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability set value is completed (or until a power failure occurs).
Next, a command to end the notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). Based on receiving the command to end the notification, the effect control device 300 ends the execution notification (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification indicating that the probability setting value is being confirmed). ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40), and when the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X40; N), that is, when the probability setting checking flag is set. Performs a power failure recovery process (step X41) that saves an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in an area to be initialized (for example, a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring). The probability setting confirmation flag is cleared in this step X41.
After that, the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X42), and the process proceeds to step X47. In the case of this embodiment, in step X42, a plurality of model designation commands, probability setting information commands, special figure 1 hold count commands, special figure 2 hold count commands, probability information commands, effect count information commands, screen designation commands, and the like. Send the command. As the screen designation command, if both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the normal processing described later, that is, if the special figure variation display game is not being executed and the special game state is not in progress, the command is waiting for a customer. Send the command of the customer waiting demo screen, otherwise send the command of the recovery screen. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a high-probability number-of-times information command or the like is also transmitted.

On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40; Y), the RAM area other than the probability setting value is cleared to 0 (step X44). In step X44, the RAM area for the probability set value (work area (1 byte area of the probability set value)) and the RAM area for performance display (display of base value and accessory ratio) (work area and stack area) are cleared. Instead, clear the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control to 0. Therefore, the probability setting changing flag is cleared in this step X44. In step X44, the stack area and the unused area may or may not be cleared.

Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step X45). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demo area and an area related to the setting of the production mode. Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X46). In the case of this embodiment, in step X46, a model designation command, a probability setting information command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, an effect number information command, and a RAM initialization command (customer waiting). Along with displaying the demo screen, a plurality of commands such as a command for notifying RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a production count information command, a support count information command, etc., which is information on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game with normal electric support, are also transmitted.

Next, a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before the upper bit transposition) by exchanging them in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the random numbers that determine the hit symbol of the special figure). RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (win random number), random number that determines whether or not to win the fall lottery (fall lottery random number)) After saving in the predetermined area of (step X48), the interrupt is permitted (step X49). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it can be difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the initial value random number update process (step X50) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the winning random number, and the fall lottery random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock, and the jackpot symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and fall lottery random number are processed by the program. It is a "slow counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing which is a unit. In addition, in the big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and fall lottery random number, the so-called "initial value change method" that changes the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. "Is adopted. It should be noted that each random number may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the winning random number, and the fall lottery random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.
In this embodiment, since a random number (hit symbol random number) for determining the hit symbol of the normal figure is not provided, there is only one type of hit symbol of the normal figure, but a hit symbol random number is provided and the hit symbol of the normal figure is provided. May be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number update process in step X50, a process for prohibiting interrupts (step X51) is performed, and a performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. Then, after performing the process of permitting the interrupt (step X53), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step X54), and if no power failure has occurred (step X54; N), the initial value random number update process is performed. Return to (step X50). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process, the performance display editing process, and the power failure monitoring are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step X50) (step X49), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process will be executed with priority, and the timer interrupt will be executed. It is possible to avoid the interrupt processing being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step X50, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process, and if such a method is adopted, the initial value in both of them. In order to avoid executing the random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which simplifies the main processing. There is an advantage that it is converted.

On the other hand, when a power failure occurs (step X54; Y), a process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step X55) and a process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step X56) are performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step X57), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X58). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step X59) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step X60) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step X61). ), And then wait for the power of the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to the instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control device) that delays the start of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.
Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is provided. , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

Further, in the main control means (game control device 100), the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. It is provided with an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.
Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The timer interrupt process 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. 9 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). In step X102, the same processing as in step X4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different. Next, input 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 step X5 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 starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large 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 special figure game process (step X112) for processing the special figure variation display game and the normal figure game process (step) for performing the process related to the normal figure variation display game. X114) is performed to perform a segment LED editing process (step X115), which is provided on the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various information related to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game so as to display desired contents. conduct.

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 is also a gaming machine that needs to be instructed to execute a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the register bank designation.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step X112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game process, the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) 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, when a game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted and special features based on the winning. Figure Fluctuation display Predetermine the game result based on the winning at the stage before the start of the game. The game result pre-judgment is performed.

Next, the large winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this large winning opening switch monitoring process, monitoring of detection of a game ball by the upper special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and lower providing in the second special variable winning device 39. Performs a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball on the large winning opening switch 39a. Then, a specific area switch monitoring process for monitoring the detection of the game ball in the specific area 38h is performed (step A3).

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A4). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A5). When the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A5; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been timed up, it is referred to for branching to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The special figure game sequence branch table is set in the register (step A6), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A7). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A8).

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure change display game is monitored, the change start setting and effect setting of the special figure change display game, and the special figure change are in progress. Special figure for setting information necessary for processing, etc. Ordinary processing (step A9) is performed.
When the special figure game processing number is "1" in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. (Step A10) is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of big hit, and the big winning opening of each big hit. The special figure display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure 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 A12).
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the remaining big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step A13) for setting the information necessary for performing the ball processing is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure 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 and the big hit end processing are performed. The large winning opening residual ball processing (step A14) for setting the information necessary for the game is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "6", the big hit end process (step A15) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time / opening pattern of the large winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small hit middle processing. The small hit fanfare process (step A16) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step A17) for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. ..
In step A8, when the special figure 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 processing are performed. The small hit remaining ball processing (step A18) for setting the information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "10", the small hit end process (step A19) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A21) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. .. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A23) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. .. After that, the lever solenoid control process (step A24) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f is performed to end the special figure game process. On the other hand, in step A5, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" (step A5; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process shifts to the process of step A20, and the subsequent processes are performed. conduct.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, the first start port (start winning opening 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed to perform the first step. 1 It is determined whether or not there is a prize in the starting port (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting port (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a prize in the first starting port (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time reduction is in progress (during normal electric support) (step A104). ).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special time reduction is not in progress (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107, and subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A104 that the special time reduction is in progress (step A104; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and the command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. The effect command setting process (step A106) is performed. That is, in the time saving state, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105) and the effect command setting process (step A106) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) is not won unless it is left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 is not won unless it is right-handed. Therefore, in the time-saving state, right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a prize in the first starting port during the time-saving state (that is, when left-handed during the time-saving state). Is configured to transmit a right-handed instruction notification command to the effect control device 300 and perform a notification (warning) instructing the effect to strike by the effect control device 300.
Next, after preparing a table for setting the information of the hold by the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) (step A107), the special figure starting port switch common process (step A108) is performed.

Next, a winning monitoring table for the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning to the second starting port. Determination (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting port (step A111; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a prize for the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, the ordinary variation. When it is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in the open state in which the winning of the game ball can be won (step A112), and it is determined that the normal electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step. The process proceeds to the process of A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the normal electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the electric power fraud is occurring (step A113).

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.

When it is determined in step A113 that the electric power fraud is not occurring (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting the information of the hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A114), the special feature. Figure The start port switch common process (step A115) is performed to end the start port switch monitoring process. If it is determined in step A113 that an illegal electric power is being generated (step A113; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special start port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. 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.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special 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 input to the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the external management device, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). When the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of output times overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the start port signal output frequency region. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (starting storage) of the update target corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (step A135). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1 (step A135; Y). Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (step A137). Subsequently, 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 A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in step A125 of the hard random number acquisition process is stored in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (step A139).

Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).
Next, the small hit symbol random number is extracted, prepared (step A143), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A144).

Next, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A145), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) 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 A147), the effect command setting process (step A148) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and is the starting right to execute the variable display game. It serves as a starting storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of memories. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as the first starting storage up to a predetermined number. It is stored, and various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process will be described. 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.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, a jackpot determination process (step A154) for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step A156), and in step A140 of the special figure start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), the small hit determination process (step A159) for determining whether or not the jackpot is a small hit is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the small hit determination value. conduct. Then, when the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to the process of step A164.
On the other hand, when the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), the small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step A162), and the process proceeds to step A164.

Then, a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A164), and the effect command setting process is performed (step A165). Next, the special figure information setting process (step A166) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and the variation pattern setting process for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step). A167).

After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special map normal processing.

Through the above processing, a look-ahead symbol command containing the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and a look-ahead variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. And transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the judgment result (look-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or not and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is controlled to be produced before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the device 300, and in particular, by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result-related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start prize storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). (Judgment, etc.) Makes 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.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is "0" (step A305). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step A309), and when the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A309). A309; N) sets the customer waiting demo flag area in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and an effect command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316), and the special figure normal processing is terminated. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started but the start condition is not satisfied, the customer waiting demo command forming the standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started in step A309 (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the processes of steps A310 to A312.

If the number of reserved special figures 2 is not "0" in step A301 (step A301; N), a decorative special figure reserved number command corresponding to the number of reserved special figures 2 is prepared (step A302). Next, the effect command setting process (step A303) is performed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.
If the number of reserved special figures 1 is not "0" in step A305 (step A305; N), a decorative special figure reserved number command corresponding to the number of reserved special figures 1 is prepared (step A306). Next, the effect command setting process (step A307) is performed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

In this way, by checking the special figure 2 hold number before the check of the special figure 1 hold number, if the special figure 2 hold number is not "0", the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has a second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variation display game based on the second start memory is displayed as a variation based on the first start memory. It is a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A308) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 15A, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321), and the first step is made. To set the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit. The big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the misalignment information and the small hit information in the small hit flag of is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A324) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A325). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the first special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and the signal related to the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), 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 A332). Here, 100 ms) is set (step A333). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 15A is performed in the second start. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 15B, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second In order to set the missed information and the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to determine whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit. The big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting the misalignment information and the small hit information in the small hit flag of is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A344) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A345). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the second special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the second special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of the special figure 2 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 2 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), 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 A352). Here, 100 ms) is set (step A353). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 variation start process is terminated.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special figure variation display game execution control means for executing a special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means. Further, the special figure variation display game execution control means executes the first special figure variation display game as the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure variation display game as the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. Figure The variable display game will be executed.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 16 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the main process, the process 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, an effect button input process (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 or the cross key 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 and the cross key 29 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 or the cross key 29, the effect content is changed. ..

Then, the hall / player setting mode processing for accepting operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal by the player is performed (step C10). Next, 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 commands from the game control device 100 and responds to them is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C13) that edits settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect. ) To set the end of preparation for the drawing command (step C14). 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.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). 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 C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18. C18), a panel that performs a movable body control process (step C19) that controls the motor, solenoid, and reel 6 of the panel effect device 44, and controls the effect by the notification unit 72, the point notification unit 73, the cumulative value notification unit 74, and the like. The effect setting process (step C20) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 17 shows the received command check process 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 C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is not 0 (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. (Step C206). 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 C206 that the copy of the command for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to the process of step C204. When it is determined that the copy of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is not completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the process of step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210; 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. 18 shows the received command analysis process 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 C231), and it is determined whether the MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C234).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and C233 that the MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is not the correct combination (step). At C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). 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 C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C235 that the MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation related to a big hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) or a command for an operation related to a small hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen, an end screen, etc.). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command process (step C238) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C237; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the symbol command (step C239). 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 C239; Y), the symbol-based command process (step C240) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, in step C239, when it is determined that MODE is not in the range of the symbol system command (step C239; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of one-shot system commands such as the hold number command and the error command. (Step C241). 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 C241; Y), the single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the one-shot command (step C241; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol system command process (step C244) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, when it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is in the range of the look-ahead variable system command (step C245). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; Y), the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) is performed to end the received command analysis process. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the start memory (holding) in which the special figure change display game has not been executed becomes a big hit when the special figure change display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance of (or what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) with a predetermined reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like to be displayed on the display device 41 may be performed in a mode different from the usual mode, or the display device 41 may be used. It is a production such as performing a production display. The look-ahead command (look-ahead variable command and look-ahead symbol command) is a command that informs in advance the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol corresponding to the start memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect, and is from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. It should be noted that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not pre-reading are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special figure variable display game.

<Special figure fluctuation display game and decoration special figure fluctuation display game>
19 to 28 will be used to describe a special figure variation display game in the batch display device 50 and a variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game) in the display device 41.
For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a first decorative game display unit 81 for displaying the first decorative game among the decorative special figure variation display games is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. The first decorative game display unit 81 displays the decorative special figure variable display game by displaying the identification information in a variable manner in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas and then stopping and displaying the identification information.

At the lower right of the display area of the display device 41, a second decoration game display unit 82 for displaying the second decoration game among the decoration special figure variation display games is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 82 has identification information in each area of the left area, the middle area, and the right area, similarly to the first decoration game displayed on the first decoration game display unit 81. Is displayed in a variable manner, then stopped and the result is displayed. The second decorative game display unit 82 displays identification information (small symbol) that is relatively smaller than the identification information (large symbol) displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81.

Further, in the lower center of the display area of the display device 41, a standby storage display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the start storage is provided.
The decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 corresponds to the special figure 1 variable display game (decorative special figure 1 variable display game). If this is the case, the standby storage display unit 83 displays a decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the start memory (first start memory) that is the execution right of the special figure 1 variable display game. In this case, the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory, and the leftmost decorative special figure start memory display is stored first in the first start. Decorative special figure corresponding to memory It is displayed side by side in the order of memory so that it becomes a memory display, and it shifts to the left each time it is digested.

Further, the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 corresponds to the special figure 2 variable display game (decorative special figure 2 variable display). In the case of a game), the standby memory display unit 83 displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory (second start memory) which is the execution right of the special figure 2 variable display game. In this case, the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 has a one-to-one correspondence with the second start memory, and the leftmost decorative special figure start memory display is stored first in the second start. Decorative special figure corresponding to memory It is displayed side by side in the order of memory so that it becomes a memory display, and it shifts to the left each time it is digested.
Further, the standby memory display unit 83 may suggest the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern by the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory. It is possible.

On the left side of the standby storage display unit 83, an execution storage display unit 84 that displays information related to the start storage corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 is transferred to the running storage display unit 84. Further, the running storage display unit 84 suggests the result of the special figure fluctuation display game currently being executed, the fluctuation pattern, and the like by the display mode of the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the running storage display unit 84. It is possible.
In the upper left portion of the display area of the display device 41, the first start storage number display unit 85a for displaying the first start storage number (special figure 1 hold number) and the second start memory number (special figure 2 hold number) are displayed. A second start storage number display unit 85b to be displayed is provided.

19 and 20 show a case where the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game whose result is “big hit”. FIG. 19 is an example of display on the display device 41 and the batch display device 50, and FIG. 20 is an example of a timing chart.
In FIG. 19A, the first start storage number is 1 and the second start storage number is 0 during the stop display time of the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is “missing”. It shows the state. Here, since the game result is "missing", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "missing" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is the result mode of "off" (the LED lamp A0 is turned on and the LED lamps A1 to A7 are turned off). The mode to be used). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 19A, the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is also a result mode of “off” (a mode in which the LED lamps B0 are turned on and the LED lamps B1 to B7 are turned off). It has become.

Further, here, since the stop display time of the special figure 1 variable display game is in progress, the first start storage number is 1, and the second start storage number is 0, the display device 41 is the first. The numerical value of the start storage number display unit 85a is "1", the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b is "0", one in the standby storage number display unit 83, and one in the running storage display unit 84. Displays 0 decorative special figure start memory displays (decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory). Further, in the batch display device 50, a mode in which the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 corresponds to "one special figure hold" (a mode in which the LED lamp C0 is turned on and the LED lamp C1 is turned off (a mode in which the LED lamp C0 is turned on and the LED lamp C1 is turned off). 4 (d))), and the display mode of the special figure 2 hold display 54 corresponds to “no special figure hold” (LED lamps C2 and C3 are turned off (FIG. 4 (d)). d) See)).

Here, since the game result is "missing" and the first start storage number is 1 and the second start storage number is 0, when the stop display time ends, the special figure variation display game and decoration The special figure variation display game ends, and the variation time of the special figure 1 variation display game, which is the next special figure variation display game, starts. Special Figure 1 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the display device 41, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 is the running memory display. The display for shifting to the unit 84 is performed, and the numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes. Here, since the first start memory is digested to 0 pieces, the decorative special figure start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory) of the standby storage display unit 83 becomes 0 pieces. The numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a is "0". Further, in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 is changed to correspond to the “no special figure hold” mode (LED lamps C0 and C1 are turned off (FIG. 4 (FIG. 4)). d) See)).

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game, the display device 41 starts the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game, and displays all at once. In the device 50, the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game starts. Specifically, the variable display of the identification information (large symbol) starts in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas of the first decorative game display unit 81, and the left area of the second decorative game display unit 82. The variable display of the identification information (small symbol) starts in each of the middle area and the right area. Further, the variable display on the special figure 1 display 51, that is, the mode corresponding to "during fluctuation" (the state in which the LED lamps A0, A2, A4, A6 are lit and the state in which the LED lamps A1, A3, A5, A7 are lit). The display (see FIG. 4 (b)) in the mode of alternately switching the above is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation display game and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game start at the time when the fluctuation time starts, but the fluctuation display does not start, and the first predetermined from the start of the fluctuation time. When the time has elapsed, the variable display of the special figure variable display game and the decorative special figure variable display game starts.

When the game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 36 and the first start memory (first special figure hold) occurs during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), the display device 41 As the number of the decorative special figure start storage display of the standby storage display unit 83 changes, the numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes, and in the batch display device 50, the special figure 1 hold display 53 The display mode of is changed.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t11), as shown in FIGS. 19 (d) and 20, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the first start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. Here, since the game result is a "big hit", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "big hit" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is one of the result modes of "big hit".

Further, here, since the game result is a "big hit" and the first start storage number is 1 and the second start memory number is 0, the special figure variation display game and decoration when the stop display time ends. When the special figure variation display game ends and the first special game state starts (t12), and when the ending time of the jackpot ends, the first special game state ends and the next special figure variation display game is a special figure. 1 The variable time of the variable display game starts (t13). Special Figure 1 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, as shown in FIG. 19 (f), in the display device 41, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 is the running memory display. The display for shifting to the unit 84 is performed, the numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes, and the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 changes in the batch display device 50.

In the present embodiment, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are hidden at the same time as the start of the special gaming state, and then the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are displayed at the same time as the start of the variable time. 2 The decorative game display unit 82 reappears. That is, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 become invisible at the same time as the start of the special gaming state, and become visible at the same time as the start of the variable time. Then, the reappearing first decoration game display unit 81 and the second decoration game display unit 82 first display the result of the previous special figure variation display game. Here, since the result of the previous special figure fluctuation display game is "333" (see FIG. 19 (d)), as shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 20, "333" is displayed at the same time as the start of the fluctuation time. The first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 appear in a state where is stopped and displayed (t13). Since the variable display of the decorative special figure variation display game is started when the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time, the period from the start of the variable time to the elapse of the first predetermined time (t13 to t14). The display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 does not change, and the state in which "333" is stopped and displayed is maintained.

Further, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 is the same as before the start of the special game state even during the special game state (see FIG. 19 (d)). Is maintained at. Since the variable display of the special figure variation display game is also started when the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20, the decorative special figure variation display game is started from the start of the stop display time. The display modes of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 do not change until the start of the variable display (t11 to t14).

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time (t14), as shown in FIG. 20, the first decorative game display unit 81 of the display device 41 initially displays a low-speed fluctuation (variation display at an identifiable speed). ) Is performed, the fluctuation speed gradually increases during this low-speed fluctuation (t14 to t15), and then high-speed fluctuation (variation display at a speed that is difficult to identify) is performed as shown in FIG. 19 (f). t15 to t16). After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (g), the high-speed fluctuation ends and the low-speed fluctuation starts (t16), and the fluctuation speed gradually decreases during this low-speed fluctuation (t16 to t17), and eventually the temporary stop state is established. Becomes (t17-t19).

As shown in FIG. 19 (g), the identification information of the first decorative game display unit 81 starts low-speed fluctuation in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and the left fluctuation display area. , The right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area are temporarily stopped in this order. In the temporary stop state, the identification information is displayed in a swaying manner, indicating that the information has not been completely stopped. As shown in FIG. 19 (h), if the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, the reach state is reached and the reach variation is started (t18).
In FIG. 20, for convenience, only the timing of the identification information to be displayed in the left variable display area is shown as the identification information (large symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81. Therefore, in FIG. 20, “t14” is the timing at which the identification information (left symbol) displayed in the left fluctuation display area starts low-speed fluctuation, and the identification information (right symbol) displayed in the right fluctuation display area and the medium fluctuation display. The timing at which the identification information (middle symbol) displayed in the area starts low-speed fluctuation is between "t14" and "t15". Further, "t16" is the timing at which the left symbol ends the high-speed fluctuation (starts the low-speed fluctuation), and the timing at which the right symbol and the middle symbol end the high-speed fluctuation (starts the low-speed fluctuation) is "t16" and "t17". Between. Further, "t17" is the timing when the left symbol starts the temporary stop, "t18" is the timing when the right symbol starts the temporary stop, and the timing when the middle symbol starts the temporary stop is "t18" and "t19". Is between.

On the other hand, in the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41, high-speed fluctuation is performed from the beginning to the end. That is, from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable time (t14 to t19), the display mode of the identification information (small symbol) of the second decorative game display unit 82 is maintained in the high-speed variable display mode. Further, in the batch display device 50, during the period from the start of the fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation time (t14 to t19), the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 (here, the special figure 1 display 51) The display mode is maintained in a mode corresponding to "in fluctuation".

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t19), the variable display ends in the display device 41 as shown in FIGS. 19 (i) and 20. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the first start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. After that, the special figure change display game and the decorative special figure change display game end with the end of the stop display time. Here, since the game result is "missing" and there is no start memory, the game shifts to the customer waiting state. If there is a start memory, the next special figure fluctuation display game will start. If the result is a big hit, it is in the first special gaming state, and if it is a small hit, it is in the second special gaming state.

Of course, even when the game result is "hit", the game proceeds in the same manner as when the game result is "missing". That is, when the game result is "hit", only FIG. 19 (i) is different from FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (i). Specifically, when the game result is "hit", in FIG. 19 (i), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is the "hit" result mode. The display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is one of the "hit" result modes.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, when the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game whose result is a “big hit”, the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next is executed. At the start of (t13 to t14), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41 is a result mode of "big hit", and the special figure 1 of the batch display device 50. The display mode of the display 51 is a result mode of "big hit".
Therefore, in this case, the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the special figure 1 display 51 are aligned. , The variation display of the special figure 1 variation display game to be executed next (variation display on the special figure 1 display 51) and the variation of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variation display game to be executed next. The display (variable display in the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82) is started.

In addition, when the special figure 1 variable display game is executed after the special figure 1 variable display game whose result is "small hit", or when the special figure 1 variable display game whose result is "missing" is executed, special figure 1 is executed. Similarly, when the variable display game is executed, the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 are aligned with each other. The variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next are started.

That is, when the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game, the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the special figure 1 display unit 51 are executed. The variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next, in a state in which the stop symbol of is matched. Will be started.
Further, when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game, the stop symbols of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the special figure 2 display unit are similarly executed. With the stop symbol of 52 aligned, the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next. And will be started.

21 and 22 show a case where the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is a “big hit”. FIG. 21 is an example of display on the display device 41 and the batch display device 50, and FIG. 22 is an example of a timing chart. 21 (a) and 21 (b) are diagrams showing the same state as FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.
Special Figure 1 When a game ball wins a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 during execution of the variable display game and a second start memory (second special figure hold) occurs, the display device 41 is shown in FIG. 21 (c). In, the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b changes, and in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 hold display 54 changes.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t21), the variable display ends in the display device 41 as shown in FIGS. 21 (d) and 22. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the first start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. Here, since the game result is a "big hit", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "big hit" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is one of the result modes of "big hit".

Further, here, since the game result is "big hit", the first start memory number is 0, and the second start memory number is 1, when the stop display time ends, the special figure variation display game and decoration When the special figure variation display game ends and the first special game state starts (t22), and when the ending time of the jackpot ends, the first special game state ends and the next special figure variation display game is a special figure. 2 The variable time of the variable display game starts (t23). When the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game starts, in the display device 41, as shown in FIG. 21 (e), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory is displayed on the standby storage display unit 83. After that, as shown in FIG. 21F, a display is performed in which the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 shifts to the running storage display unit 84, and the second start is performed. The numerical value of the storage number display unit 85b changes. Further, in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 hold display 54 changes.

In this embodiment, from the start of the variable time to the start of the transition effect (the effect of shifting the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 to the running storage display unit 84). The time is when the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game (FIGS. 19 (a), (b), FIG. 19 (e), (f), FIG. 21 (a), (. b)), when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game, and when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed after the special figure 1 variable display game (FIG. 21 (Fig. 21). e), (f)) and the case where the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game are the same. In the present embodiment, the time from the start of the variable time to the start of the transition effect is, for example, the second predetermined time shorter than the first predetermined time (the time from the start of the variable time to the start of the variable display).

Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory has a circular shape, and the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory has a hexagonal shape. That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory and the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory are different from each other, so that the decorative feature being displayed is displayed. Figure Notifies whether the start memory display corresponds to the first start memory or the second start memory. Of course, by making the display mode (for example, color or size) other than the shape different, it is notified whether the decorative special figure start memory display being displayed corresponds to the first start memory or the second start memory. You may try to do it.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are hidden at the same time as the start of the special gaming state, and then the first decorative game is displayed at the same time as the start of the variable time. The display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 reappear. Then, the reappearing first decoration game display unit 81 and the second decoration game display unit 82 first display the result of the previous special figure variation display game. Here, since the result of the previous special figure fluctuation display game is "333" (see FIG. 21 (d)), as shown in FIGS. 21 (e) and 22, "333" is displayed at the same time as the start of the fluctuation time. The first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 appear in a state where is stopped and displayed (t23). Since the variable display of the decorative special figure variation display game is started when the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time, the period from the start of the variable time to the elapse of the first predetermined time (t23 to t24). The display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 does not change, and the state in which "333" is stopped and displayed is maintained.

Further, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 is the same as before the start of the special game state even during the special game state (see FIG. 21 (d)). Is maintained at. Since the variable display of the special figure variation display game is also started when the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 22, the decorative special figure variation display game is started from the start of the stop display time. Until the start of the variable display (t21 to t24), the display modes of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 do not change.

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time (t24), as shown in FIG. 22, the first decorative game display unit 81 of the display device 41 initially displays a low-speed fluctuation (variation display at an identifiable speed). ) Is performed, the fluctuation speed gradually increases during this low-speed fluctuation (t24 to t25), and then high-speed fluctuation (variation display at a speed that is difficult to identify) is performed as shown in FIG. 21 (f). t25 to t26). After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (g), the high-speed fluctuation ends and the low-speed fluctuation starts (t26), and the fluctuation speed gradually decreases during this low-speed fluctuation (t26 to t27). Becomes (t27-t29). As shown in FIG. 21 (h), if the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, the reach state is reached and the reach variation is started (t28).
In FIG. 22, for convenience, only the timing of the identification information to be displayed in the left variable display area is shown as the identification information (large symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81.

On the other hand, in the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41, high-speed fluctuation is performed from the beginning to the end. That is, from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable time (t24 to t29), the display mode of the identification information (small symbol) of the second decorative game display unit 82 is maintained in the high-speed variable display mode. Further, in the batch display device 50, during the period from the start of the fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation time (t24 to t29), the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 (here, the special figure 2 display 52) The display mode is maintained in a mode corresponding to "in fluctuation".

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t29), as shown in FIGS. 21 (i) and 22, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the second start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. After that, the special figure change display game and the decorative special figure change display game end with the end of the stop display time. Here, since the game result is "missing" and there is no start memory, the game shifts to the customer waiting state.

Of course, even when the game result is "hit", the game proceeds in the same manner as when the game result is "missing". That is, when the game result is "hit", only FIG. 21 (i) is different from FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (i). Specifically, when the game result is "hit", in FIG. 21 (i), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is the "hit" result mode. The display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is one of the "hit" result modes.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game whose result is a “big hit”, the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next is executed. At the start of (t23 to t24), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41 is a result mode of "big hit". Further, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next (t23 to t24), the result of the previous special figure 2 variable display game is displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50. Therefore, when the result of the previous special figure 2 variable display game is “missing”, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next (t23 to In t24), the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 is a result mode of “off”.

Therefore, there is a case where the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the special figure 2 is next to the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is "big hit". When executing the variable display game, the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol (missing symbol) of the special figure 2 display 52 match. The variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next (variable display on the special figure 2 display 52) and the decorative special figure variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next. The variable display of the game (variable display in the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82) will be started.

Further, in the case where the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, the special figure is next to the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is "small hit". Similarly, when the 2 variable display game is executed, the stop symbol (small hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol (missing symbol) of the special figure 2 display 52 are executed. The variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next are started in a state of inconsistency with. The Rukoto.

That is, there is a case where the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the special figure 2 is next to the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is "hit". When executing the variable display game, the stop symbol (hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol (missing symbol) of the special figure 2 display 52 match. In this state, the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next are started. Become.

In the case where the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, the special figure 2 variable display is next to the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is "hit". In order to start the variable display in a state where the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 are aligned when the game is executed. At the start of the special figure 2 variable display game (t23 to t24) to be executed next, the result mode of "missing" is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 (previous game). The result (“hit” result mode) may be displayed and then the “missing” result mode may be displayed, or the “missing” result mode may be displayed without displaying the previous game result). There is a need to. Alternatively, it is necessary to display the result mode of "hit" on the special figure 2 display 52 at the start (t23 to t24) of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next.

Then, the player may be given the illusion that the special figure variation display game has been executed even though the special figure start memory has not been digested. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 are inconsistent, they are inconsistent. Since the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game and the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game is started, it is possible to prevent the game situation from being erroneously recognized and to the player. It is possible to smoothly proceed with the variable display game without giving a sense of discomfort.

23 and 24 show a case where the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game whose result is “big hit”. FIG. 23 is an example of display on the display device 41 and the batch display device 50, and FIG. 24 is an example of a timing chart.
In FIG. 23A, the first start storage number is 0 and the second start storage number is 1 during the stop display time of the special figure 2 variable display game in which the result is “missing”. It shows the state. Here, since the game result is "missing", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "missing" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is the result mode of “off”. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 23 (a), the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is also a result mode of “off”.

Here, since the game result is "missing", the first start storage number is 0, and the second start storage number is 1, when the stop display time ends, the special figure variation display game and decoration The special figure variation display game ends, and the variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game, which is the next special figure variation display game, starts. Special Figure 2 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), in the display device 41, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 is the running memory display. The display for shifting to the unit 84 is performed, the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b changes, and the display mode of the special figure 2 hold display 54 changes in the batch display device 50.

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device 41 starts the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game, and displays all at once. In the device 50, the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game starts.
Special Figure 2 When a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 36 and the first start memory (first special figure hold) occurs during execution of the variable display game, the display device 41 has a display device 41 as shown in FIG. 23 (c). The numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes, and in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 changes.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t31), as shown in FIGS. 23 (d) and 24, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the second start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. Here, since the game result is a "big hit", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "big hit" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is one of the result modes of "big hit".

Further, here, since the game result is a "big hit" and the first start storage number is 1 and the second start memory number is 0, the special figure variation display game and decoration when the stop display time ends. When the special figure variation display game ends and the first special game state starts (t32), and when the ending time of the jackpot ends, the first special game state ends and the next special figure variation display game is a special figure. 1 The variable time of the variable display game starts (t33). Special Figure 1 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, in the display device 41, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is displayed on the standby storage display unit 83. After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (f), a display is performed in which the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 shifts to the running storage display unit 84, and the first start is performed. The numerical value of the storage number display unit 85a changes. Further, in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 changes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are hidden at the same time as the start of the special gaming state, and then the first decorative game is displayed at the same time as the start of the variable time. The display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 reappear. Then, the reappearing first decoration game display unit 81 and the second decoration game display unit 82 first display the result of the previous special figure variation display game. Here, since the result of the previous special figure fluctuation display game is "333" (see FIG. 23 (d)), as shown in FIGS. 23 (e) and 24, "333" is displayed at the same time as the start of the fluctuation time. The first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 appear in a state where is stopped and displayed (t33). Since the variable display of the decorative special figure variation display game is started when the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time, the period from the start of the variable time to the elapse of the first predetermined time (t33 to t34). The display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 does not change, and the state in which "333" is stopped and displayed is maintained.

Further, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 is the same as before the start of the special game state even during the special game state (see FIG. 23 (d)). Is maintained at. Since the variable display of the special figure variation display game is also started when the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 24, the decorative special figure variation display game is started from the start of the stop display time. Until the start of the variable display (t31 to t34), the display modes of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 do not change.

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time (t34), as shown in FIG. 24, the first decorative game display unit 81 of the display device 41 initially displays a low speed fluctuation (variation display at an identifiable speed). ) Is performed, the fluctuation speed gradually increases during this low-speed fluctuation (t34 to t35), and then high-speed fluctuation (variation display at a speed that is difficult to identify) is performed as shown in FIG. 23 (f). t35 to t36). After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (g), the high-speed fluctuation ends and the low-speed fluctuation starts (t36), and the fluctuation speed gradually decreases during this low-speed fluctuation (t36 to t37). Becomes (t37-t39). As shown in FIG. 23 (h), if the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, the reach state is reached and the reach variation is started (t38).
In FIG. 24, for convenience, only the timing of the identification information to be displayed in the left variable display area is shown as the identification information (large symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81.

On the other hand, in the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41, high-speed fluctuation is performed from the beginning to the end. That is, from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable time (t34 to t39), the display mode of the identification information (small symbol) of the second decorative game display unit 82 is maintained in the high-speed variable display mode. Further, in the batch display device 50, during the period from the start of the fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation time (t34 to t39), the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 (here, the special figure 1 display 51) The display mode is maintained in a mode corresponding to "in fluctuation".

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t39), as shown in FIGS. 23 (i) and 24, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the first start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. After that, the special figure change display game and the decorative special figure change display game end with the end of the stop display time. Here, since the game result is "missing" and there is no start memory, the game shifts to the customer waiting state.

Of course, even when the game result is "hit", the game proceeds in the same manner as when the game result is "missing". That is, when the game result is "hit", only FIG. 23 (i) is different from FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (i). Specifically, when the game result is "hit", in FIG. 23 (i), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is the "hit" result mode. The display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is one of the "hit" result modes.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, when the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game whose result is a “big hit”, the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next is executed. At the start of (t33 to t34), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41 is a result mode of "big hit". Further, at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next (t33 to t34), the result of the previous special figure 1 variable display game is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50. Therefore, if the result of the previous special figure 1 variable display game is "missing", as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next (t33 ~). In t34), the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50 is a result mode of “off”.

Therefore, there is a case where the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the special figure 1 is next to the special figure 2 variable display game in which the result is "big hit". When executing the variable display game, the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol (missing symbol) of the special figure 1 display 51 are matched. The variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next (variable display on the special figure 1 display 51) and the decorative special figure variable display corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next. The variable display of the game (variable display in the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82) will be started.

Further, there is a case where the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the special figure 2 is next to the special figure 2 variable display game in which the result is "small hit". Similarly, when the 1 variable display game is executed, the stop symbol (small hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol (missing symbol) of the special figure 1 display unit 51 are executed. The variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next are started in a state of inconsistency with. The Rukoto.

That is, there is a case where the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the special figure 1 is next to the special figure 2 variable display game in which the result is "hit". When executing the variable display game, the stop symbol (hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol (missing symbol) of the special figure 1 display 51 match. In this state, the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next are started. Become.

The special figure 1 variable display next to the special figure 2 variable display game in which the result mode of "missing" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50 and the result is "hit". In order to start the variable display in a state where the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 are aligned when the game is executed. At the start of the special figure 1 variable display game (t33 to t34) to be executed next, the result mode of "missing" is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 (previous game). The result (“hit” result mode) may be displayed and then the “missing” result mode may be displayed, or the “missing” result mode may be displayed without displaying the previous game result). There is a need to. Alternatively, it is necessary to display the result mode of "hit" on the special figure 1 display 51 at the start (t33 to t34) of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next.

Then, the player may be given the illusion that the special figure variation display game has been executed even though the special figure start memory has not been digested. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 are inconsistent, they are inconsistent. Since the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game is started, it is possible to prevent the game situation from being erroneously recognized and to the player. It is possible to smoothly proceed with the variable display game without giving a sense of discomfort.

25 and 26 show a case where the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game whose result is “normal big hit”. FIG. 25 is an example of display on the display device 41 and the batch display device 50, and FIG. 26 is an example of a timing chart.
In FIG. 25A, the first start storage number is 1 and the second start storage number is 0 during the stop display time of the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is “missing”. It shows the state. Here, since the game result is "missing", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "missing" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is the result mode of “off”. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 25 (a), the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is one of the result modes of the “probability variation jackpot”.

Here, since the game result is "missing" and the first start storage number is 1 and the second start storage number is 0, when the stop display time ends, the special figure variation display game and decoration The special figure variation display game ends, and the variation time of the special figure 1 variation display game, which is the next special figure variation display game, starts. Special Figure 1 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), in the display device 41, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 is the running memory display. The display for shifting to the unit 84 is performed, the numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes, and the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 changes in the batch display device 50.

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game, the display device 41 starts the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game, and displays all at once. In the device 50, the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game starts.
Special Figure 1 When a game ball wins a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 and a second start memory (second special figure hold) occurs during execution of the variable display game, the display device 41 is shown in FIG. 25 (c). In, the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b changes, and in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 hold display 54 changes.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t41), as shown in FIGS. 25 (d) and 26, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the first start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. Here, since the game result is a "normal jackpot", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "normal jackpot" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is one of the result modes of "normal big hit".

Further, here, since the game result is "big hit", the first start memory number is 0, and the second start memory number is 1, when the stop display time ends, the special figure variation display game and decoration When the special figure variation display game ends and the first special game state starts (t42), and when the ending time of the jackpot ends, the first special game state ends and the next special figure variation display game is a special figure. 2 The variable time of the variable display game starts (t43). When the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game starts, in the display device 41, as shown in FIG. 25 (e), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory is displayed on the standby storage display unit 83. After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (f), a display is performed in which the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 shifts to the running storage display unit 84, and the second start is performed. The numerical value of the storage number display unit 85b changes. Further, in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 hold display 54 changes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are hidden at the same time as the start of the special gaming state, and then the first decorative game is displayed at the same time as the start of the variable time. The display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 reappear. Then, the reappearing first decoration game display unit 81 and the second decoration game display unit 82 first display the result of the previous special figure variation display game. Here, since the result of the previous special figure fluctuation display game is "222" (see FIG. 25 (d)), as shown in FIGS. 25 (e) and 26, "222" is displayed at the same time as the start of the fluctuation time. The first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 appear in a state where is stopped and displayed (t43). Since the variable display of the decorative special figure variation display game is started when the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time, the period from the start of the variable time to the elapse of the first predetermined time (t43 to t44). The display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 does not change, and the state in which "222" is stopped and displayed is maintained.

Further, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 is the same as before the start of the special game state even during the special game state (see FIG. 25 (d)). Is maintained at. Since the variable display of the special figure variation display game is also started when the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 26, the decorative special figure variation display game is started from the start of the stop display time. The display modes of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 do not change until the start of the variable display (t41 to t44).

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time (t44), as shown in FIG. 26, the first decorative game display unit 81 of the display device 41 initially displays a low speed fluctuation (variation display at an identifiable speed). ) Is performed, the fluctuation speed gradually increases during this low-speed fluctuation (t44 to t45), and then high-speed fluctuation (variation display at a speed that is difficult to identify) is performed as shown in FIG. 25 (f). t45 to t46). After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (g), the high-speed fluctuation ends and the low-speed fluctuation starts (t46), and the fluctuation speed gradually decreases during this low-speed fluctuation (t46 to t47). Becomes (t47-t49). As shown in FIG. 25 (h), if the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, the reach state is reached and the reach variation is started (t48).
In FIG. 26, for convenience, only the timing of the identification information to be displayed in the left variable display area is shown as the identification information (large symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81.

On the other hand, in the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41, high-speed fluctuation is performed from the beginning to the end. That is, from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable time (t44 to t49), the display mode of the identification information (small symbol) of the second decorative game display unit 82 is maintained in the high-speed variable display mode. Further, in the batch display device 50, during the period from the start of the fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation time (t44 to t49), the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 (here, the special figure 2 display 52) The display mode is maintained in a mode corresponding to "in fluctuation".

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t49), as shown in FIGS. 25 (i) and 26, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the second start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. After that, the special figure change display game and the decorative special figure change display game end with the end of the stop display time. Here, since the game result is "missing" and there is no start memory, the game shifts to the customer waiting state.

Of course, even when the game result is "hit", the game proceeds in the same manner as when the game result is "missing". That is, when the game result is "hit", only FIG. 25 (i) is different from FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (i). Specifically, when the game result is "hit", in FIG. 25 (i), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is the "hit" result mode. The display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is one of the "hit" result modes.

As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game whose result is “normal big hit”, the special figure 2 variable display to be executed next is executed. At the start of the game (t43 to t44), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41 is a result mode of "normal jackpot". Further, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next (t43 to t44), the result of the previous special figure 2 variable display game is displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50. Therefore, when the result of the previous special figure 2 variable display game is "probability variable jackpot", as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next (t43). In (t44), the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 is the result mode of the "probability variation jackpot".

Therefore, there is a case where the result mode of "probability variation jackpot" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "normal jackpot" next to the special figure 1 variable display game. FIG. 2 When executing a variable display game, the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 (normal jackpot symbol) and the stop symbol of the special diagram 2 display 52 (probability variable jackpot symbol) are executed. ) Is inconsistent with the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next (variable display on the special figure 2 display 52) and the decoration corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next. The variable display of the special figure variable display game (variable display in the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82) will be started.

Further, there is a case where the result mode of "normal big hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "probability variable big hit" next to the special figure 1 variable display game. FIG. 2 Similarly, when the variable display game is executed, the stop symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 (normal jackpot) are executed. In a state where the symbol) does not match, the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next are displayed. It will be started.

That is, there is a case where the result mode of the "first big hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the result is a "second big hit" different from the first big hit. FIG. 1 When executing the special figure 2 variable display game after the variable display game, the stop symbol (second big hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the special figure 2 In a state where the stop symbol (first jackpot symbol) of the display 52 does not match, the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next and the decoration corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game to be executed next. The variable display of the special figure variable display game will be started.
Here, one of the "normal jackpot" and the "probability variable jackpot" is defined as the "first jackpot" and the other is defined as the "second jackpot", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when one of "10R jackpot", "7R jackpot" and "2R jackpot" is set as "first jackpot" and the other one is set as "second jackpot", the stop symbol is similarly set. The variable display of the next game will be started in an inconsistent state.

For example, there is a case where the result mode of "probability variation jackpot" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "normal jackpot" next to the special figure 1 variable display game. FIG. 2 When executing a variable display game, variable display is started in a state where the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 are aligned. In order to do so, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game (t43 to t44) to be executed next, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are provided with the result mode of "probability change jackpot". The display (the result mode of the previous game result (the result mode of the "normal jackpot") may be displayed and then the result mode of the "probability change jackpot" may be displayed, or the result of the "probability change jackpot" may be displayed without displaying the previous game result. The mode may be displayed). Alternatively, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game (t43 to t44) to be executed next, it is necessary to display the result mode of the "normal big hit" on the special figure 2 display 52.

Then, the player may be given the illusion that the special figure variation display game has been executed even though the special figure start memory has not been digested. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 are inconsistent, they are inconsistent. Since the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game and the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game is started, it is possible to prevent the game situation from being erroneously recognized and to the player. It is possible to smoothly proceed with the variable display game without giving a sense of discomfort.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game ball is in the high probability state depending on whether or not the game ball flows into the specific region (probability variation operation region), so that even if the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot. If the game ball does not flow into the specific area, the high probability state does not occur, and even if the jackpot type is a normal big hit, if the game ball flows into the specific area, the high probability state occurs.

27 and 28 show a case where the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game whose result is “normal big hit”. FIG. 27 is an example of display on the display device 41 and the batch display device 50, and FIG. 28 is an example of a timing chart.
In FIG. 27A, the first start storage number is 0 and the second start storage number is 1 during the stop display time of the special figure 2 variable display game in which the result is “missing”. It shows the state. Here, since the game result is "missing", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "missing" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is the result mode of “off”. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 27 (a), the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is one of the result modes of the “probability variation jackpot”.

Here, since the game result is "missing", the first start storage number is 0, and the second start storage number is 1, when the stop display time ends, the special figure variation display game and decoration The special figure variation display game ends, and the variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game, which is the next special figure variation display game, starts. Special Figure 2 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), in the display device 41, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 is the running memory display. The display for shifting to the unit 84 is performed, the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b changes, and the display mode of the special figure 2 hold display 54 changes in the batch display device 50.

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device 41 starts the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game, and displays all at once. In the device 50, the variable display of the special figure 2 variable display game starts.
Special Figure 2 When a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 36 and the first start memory (first special figure hold) occurs during execution of the variable display game, the display device 41 has a display device 41 as shown in FIG. 27 (c). The numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes, and in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 changes.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t51), as shown in FIGS. 27 (d) and 28, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the second start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. Here, since the game result is a "normal jackpot", in the display device 41, the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is one of the "normal jackpot" result modes. In the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 2 display 52 is one of the result modes of "normal big hit".

Further, here, since the game result is a "big hit" and the first start storage number is 1 and the second start memory number is 0, the special figure variation display game and decoration when the stop display time ends. When the special figure variation display game ends and the first special game state starts (t52), and when the ending time of the jackpot ends, the first special game state ends and the next special figure variation display game is a special figure. 1 The variable time of the variable display game starts (t53). Special Figure 1 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, in the display device 41, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is displayed on the standby storage display unit 83. After that, as shown in FIG. 27 (f), a display is performed in which the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 shifts to the running storage display unit 84, and the first start is performed. The numerical value of the storage number display unit 85a changes. Further, in the batch display device 50, the display mode of the special figure 1 hold display 53 changes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are hidden at the same time as the start of the special gaming state, and then the first decorative game is displayed at the same time as the start of the variable time. The display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 reappear. Then, the reappearing first decoration game display unit 81 and the second decoration game display unit 82 first display the result of the previous special figure variation display game. Here, since the result of the previous special figure fluctuation display game is "222" (see FIG. 27 (d)), as shown in FIGS. 27 (e) and 28, "222" is displayed at the same time as the start of the fluctuation time. The first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 appear in a state where is stopped and displayed (t53). Since the variable display of the decorative special figure variation display game is started when the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time, the period from the start of the variable time to the elapse of the first predetermined time (t53 to t54). The display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 does not change, and the state in which "222" is stopped and displayed is maintained.

Further, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 is the same as before the start of the special game state even during the special game state (see FIG. 27 (d)). Is maintained at. Since the variable display of the special figure variation display game is also started when the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 28, the decorative special figure variation display game is started from the start of the stop display time. The display modes of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 do not change until the start of the variable display (t51 to t54).

When the first predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time (t54), as shown in FIG. 28, the first decorative game display unit 81 of the display device 41 initially displays a low-speed fluctuation (variation display at an identifiable speed). ) Is performed, the fluctuation speed gradually increases during this low-speed fluctuation (t54 to t55), and then high-speed fluctuation (variation display at a speed that is difficult to identify) is performed as shown in FIG. 27 (f). t55 to t56). After that, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), the high-speed fluctuation ends and the low-speed fluctuation starts (t56), and the fluctuation speed gradually decreases during this low-speed fluctuation (t56 to t57). Becomes (t57-t59). As shown in FIG. 27 (h), if the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, the reach state is reached and the reach variation is started (t58).
In FIG. 28, for convenience, only the timing of the identification information to be displayed in the left variable display area is shown as the identification information (large symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81.

On the other hand, in the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41, high-speed fluctuation is performed from the beginning to the end. That is, from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable time (t54 to t59), the display mode of the identification information (small symbol) of the second decorative game display unit 82 is maintained in the high-speed variable display mode. Further, in the batch display device 50, during the period from the start of the fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation time (t54 to t59), the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 (here, the special figure 1 display 51) The display mode is maintained in a mode corresponding to "in fluctuation".

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts (t59), as shown in FIGS. 27 (i) and 28, the variable display ends in the display device 41. The game result is displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start memory display of the running memory display unit 84 (decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the first start memory). Display) disappears. Further, in the batch display device 50, the variation display is completed and the game result is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. After that, the special figure change display game and the decorative special figure change display game end with the end of the stop display time. Here, since the game result is "missing" and there is no start memory, the game shifts to the customer waiting state.

Of course, even when the game result is "hit", the game proceeds in the same manner as when the game result is "missing". That is, when the game result is "hit", only FIG. 27 (i) is different from FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (i). Specifically, when the game result is "hit", in FIG. 27 (i), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 is the "hit" result mode. The display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 is one of the "hit" result modes.

As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, when the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game whose result is “normal big hit”, the special figure 1 variable display to be executed next is executed. At the start of the game (t53 to t54), the display mode of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 of the display device 41 is a result mode of "normal jackpot". Further, at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next (t53 to t54), the result of the previous special figure 1 variable display game is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50. Therefore, when the result of the previous special figure 1 variable display game is "probability variable jackpot", as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next (t53). In (t54), the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50 is the result mode of the "probability variation jackpot".

Therefore, there is a case where the result mode of "probability variation jackpot" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "normal jackpot" next to the special figure 2 variable display game. FIG. 1 When executing a variable display game, a stop symbol (normal jackpot symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and a second decorative game display unit 82 and a stop symbol (probability variable jackpot symbol) of the special figure 1 display unit 51 are executed. ) Is inconsistent with the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next (variable display on the special figure 1 display 51) and the decoration corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next. The variable display of the special figure variable display game (variable display in the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82) will be started.

Further, there is a case where the result mode of "normal big hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "probability variable big hit" next to the special figure 2 variable display game. FIG. 1 Similarly, when the variable display game is executed, the stop symbol (probability variable jackpot symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 (normal jackpot) are executed. The variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next and the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next are inconsistent with the symbol). It will be started.

That is, there is a case where the result mode of the "first big hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the result is a "second big hit" different from the first big hit. FIG. 2 When the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the variable display game, the stop symbol (second big hit symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the special figure 1 A decoration corresponding to the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next and the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next in a state where the stop symbol (first big hit symbol) of the display 51 does not match. The variable display of the special figure variable display game will be started.
Here, one of the "probability variable jackpot" and the "normal jackpot" is defined as the "first jackpot" and the other is defined as the "second jackpot", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when one of "10R jackpot", "7R jackpot" and "2R jackpot" is set as "first jackpot" and the other one is set as "second jackpot", the stop symbol is similarly set. The variable display of the next game will be started in an inconsistent state.

For example, there is a case where the result mode of "probability variation jackpot" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "normal jackpot" next to the special figure 2 variable display game. FIG. 1 When executing a variable display game, variable display is started in a state where the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 are aligned. In order to do so, at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game (t53 to t54) to be executed next, the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 are provided with the result mode of "probability change jackpot". The display (the result mode of the previous game result (the result mode of the "normal jackpot") may be displayed and then the result mode of the "probability change jackpot" may be displayed, or the result of the "probability change jackpot" may be displayed without displaying the previous game result. The mode may be displayed). Alternatively, it is necessary to display the result mode of the "normal jackpot" on the special figure 1 display 51 at the start (t53 to t54) of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next.

Then, the player may be given the illusion that the special figure variation display game has been executed even though the special figure start memory has not been digested. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 are inconsistent, they are inconsistent. Since the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game is started, it is possible to prevent the game situation from being erroneously recognized and to the player. It is possible to smoothly proceed with the variable display game without giving a sense of discomfort.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game (between the start of the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game and the start of the variable display), the first display device 41 If the stop symbol of the decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50 are matched, they remain in the matched state. The variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game is started, and if they are not matched, the special figure remains in the inconsistent state. Since the variable display of the 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game is started, the game can be smoothly progressed.

Further, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game (between the start of the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game and the start of the variable display), the first decorative game display unit 81 and the first decorative game display unit 81 of the display device 41 2 If the stop symbol of the decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50 match, the special figure 2 variable display game remains in the matched state. And, if the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game is started and is not consistent, the special figure 2 variable display game and the special figure 2 are in the inconsistent state. FIG. 2 Decorative special figure corresponding to the variable display game Since the variable display of the variable display game is started, the game can be smoothly progressed.

Hereinafter, when the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 match at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the special figure. 2 The case where the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 match at the start of the variable display game is simply "matched". If there is, "is called.
Further, when the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 display 51 do not match at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 The case where the stop symbol of the first decorative game display unit 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82 and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 do not match at the start of the variable display game is simply "matched". If not, "is called.

In the above description, as an example of "in the case of matching", there is a case where the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game, and a special figure 2 variable display game is followed by the special figure 2 variable display game. Although the case of executing the display game is mentioned, the “case of matching” is not limited to these cases. For example, there is a case where the result mode of "big hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the special figure 2 is next to the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is "big hit". When the variable display game is executed, or when the result mode of "off" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, the special figure 1 variable display in which the result is "off". When the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the game, it is also "when consistent".

Further, in the above description, as an example of "inconsistency", the result mode of "off" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "hit". When the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game (see FIGS. 21 and 22), the result mode of “missing” on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50 When the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game (see FIGS. 23 and 24) in which is stopped and displayed and the result is "hit", the batch display device 50 The special figure 2 variable display game is followed by the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result mode of the "first big hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the above. (See FIGS. 25 and 26) and when the result mode of "first big hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "second big hit". The case where the special figure 1 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 2 variable display game (see FIGS. 27 and 28) is mentioned, but the “inconsistent case” is limited to these cases. Not done. For example, when the result mode of "hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, and the result is "missing", the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is followed by the special figure 2 fluctuation. When a display game is executed, or when the result mode of "either big hit or small hit" is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 of the batch display device 50, the result is "big hit or small hit". When the special figure 2 variable display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variable display game which is "one of the hits", it is also "inconsistent".

Here, the identification information (large symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 starts low-speed fluctuation (starts variable display) in the order of the left variable display area, the right variable display area, and the medium variable display area, and then the left. High-speed fluctuation is started at the same time in the fluctuation display area, right fluctuation display area, and medium fluctuation display area (low-speed fluctuation is finished), and then high-speed fluctuation is performed in the order of left fluctuation display area, right fluctuation display area, and middle fluctuation display area. End (start low-speed fluctuation).
As shown in FIGS. 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28, the effect control device 300 stops and displays a desired result mode (here, “424”) on the first decorative game display unit 81. , The identification information (large symbol) of the first decorative game display unit 81 is set at the start of high-speed fluctuation (t15, t25, t35, t45, t55) and at the end of high-speed fluctuation (t16, t26, t36, t46, t56). ).

For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 20, 22, and 24, since the result of the previous special figure variation display game is "333", the variation display starting from "333" starts (t14, t24, t34). Then, the effect control device 300 starts the fluctuation display starting from "333" from a predetermined fixed result mode (for example, "123") at the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol (t15, t25, t35). The first replacement process for replacing the variable display is executed. Further, at the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol (t16, t26, t36), the fluctuation display starting from the fixed result mode is displayed for the game result and the remaining fluctuation time (t16 to t19, t26 to t29, t36 to t39). The second replacement process for replacing the variation display starting from the result mode calculated back based on the variation pattern (whether or not the reach state is generated, etc.) is executed.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 26 and 28, since the result of the previous special figure variation display game is “222”, the variation display starting from “222” starts (t44, t54). Then, at the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol (t45, t55), the effect control device 300 displays the fluctuation display starting from "222" and the fluctuation display starting from a predetermined fixed result mode (for example, "123"). The first replacement process of replacing with is executed. Further, at the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol (t46, t56), the fluctuation display starting from the fixed result mode is displayed, the game result, the remaining fluctuation time (t46 to t49, t56 to t59), and the fluctuation pattern (reach state). The second replacement process is executed to replace the variable display starting from the result mode calculated back based on the presence / absence of occurrence, etc.).
Execution of these replacement processes is reserved, for example, in variable command processing (step C236 in FIG. 18).

It is also possible to replace the large symbol during low-speed fluctuation or temporary stop display in order to stop and display the desired result mode on the first decorative game display unit 81. However, in that case, the player may notice that the large symbol has been replaced, and the interest of the game may be reduced. On the other hand, by replacing the large symbol during high-speed fluctuation as in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the large symbol has been replaced.

The timing of replacing the large symbol can be changed as appropriate during high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol.
Further, the number of times the large symbol is replaced is not limited to two times and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of times the large symbol is replaced may be one, and in that case, it is preferable to execute only the second replacement process without executing the first replacement process. Specifically, for example, the timing may be at the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol (or after the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol and before the end of the high-speed fluctuation, or at the timing of the large symbol. (It may be at the end of the high-speed fluctuation of), the fluctuation display starting from the result mode of the previous special figure fluctuation display game is replaced with the fluctuation display starting from the result mode calculated back based on the game result etc. It is good to execute the process. Further, when the number of times the large symbol is replaced is a plurality of times, the last replacement process may be the second replacement process.

Further, in the first decorative game display unit 81, the reach fluctuation may be performed as it is from the high-speed fluctuation without passing through the low-speed fluctuation, instead of performing the reach fluctuation from the high-speed fluctuation via the low-speed fluctuation. In the case of not passing through the low-speed fluctuation, for example, at the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol, the large symbol (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) temporarily stopped and displayed on the first decorative game display unit 81 is a desired reach mode (desired). You may perform the replacement process to replace it with the reach symbol).

On the other hand, the identification information (small symbol) of the second decorative game display unit 82 starts high-speed fluctuation at the same time in the left region, the right region, and the middle region (starts the fluctuation display), and then starts the fluctuation display in the left region, the right region, and the middle region. End high-speed fluctuation (end fluctuation display) at the same time as the area.
As shown in FIGS. 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28, the effect control device 300 stops and displays a desired result mode (here, “424”) on the second decorative game display unit 82. , The identification information (small symbol) of the second decorative game display unit 82 is replaced at the end of the high-speed fluctuation (t19, t29, t39, t49, t59). Specifically, at the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the small symbol, the third replacement process is configured to replace the small symbol stopped and displayed on the second decorative game display unit 82 with a desired result mode.
The execution of the third replacement process is reserved, for example, in the variable command process (step C236 in FIG. 18).

The timing of replacing the small symbol can be changed as appropriate during high-speed fluctuation of the small symbol. When the small symbol is replaced at a timing other than the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the small symbol, the first replacement process of replacing the small symbol with the variation display starting from the predetermined fixed result mode may be executed, or the game result or the game result or A second replacement process may be executed to replace the variable display starting from the result mode calculated back based on the remaining fluctuation time, fluctuation pattern, and the like.
When the second replacement process for replacing the small symbol is executed, it is not necessary to execute the third replacement process at the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the small symbol.
Further, when the first replacement process for replacing the small symbol is executed, the second replacement process for replacing the small symbol is executed after the first replacement process, or the high speed of the small symbol is executed. It is advisable to execute the third replacement process at the end of the fluctuation.

Further, the number of times the small symbols are replaced may be once or may be a plurality of times. When the number of times the small symbols are replaced is one, it is preferable to execute only the second replacement process or only the third replacement process without executing the first replacement process. When the number of times the small symbols are replaced is a plurality of times, the last replacement process may be the second replacement process or the third replacement process.

In the present embodiment, the time from the start of the fluctuation time to the start of the fluctuation display is "when consistent" (for example, t13 to t14) and "when not consistent" (for example, t23 to t24, t33). ~ T34, t43 to t44, t53 to t54) are the same.
Further, the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol is "when matched" (for example, t14 to t15) and "when not matched" (for example, t24 to t25, t34). ~ T35, t44 to t45, t54 to t55) are the same.
Further, the time from the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol to the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol is "when consistent" (for example, t15 to t16) and "when not matched" (for example, t25 to). It is the same as t26, t35 to t36, t45 to t46, t55 to t56).

Further, the time from the start of the low-speed fluctuation of the large symbol to the end of the low-speed fluctuation of the large symbol is "when consistent" (for example, t16 to t17) and "when not matched" (for example, t26-). It is the same as t27, t36 to t37, t46 to t47, t56 to t57).
Further, the time from the start of the temporary stop display of the large symbol to the start of the reach fluctuation of the large symbol is "when consistent" (for example, t17 to t18) and "when not matched" (for example, t27). ~ T28, t37 to t38, t47 to t48, t57 to t58) are the same.
Further, the time from the start of the reach fluctuation of the large symbol to the end of the fluctuation time is "when consistent" (for example, t18 to t19) and "when not matched" (for example, t28 to t29, t38). ~ T39, t48 ~ t49, t58 ~ t59) are the same.

In this way, the time from the start of the fluctuation time to the start of the fluctuation display, the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol, and the start of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol to the end of the high-speed fluctuation of the large symbol. Time to, the time from the start of the low-speed fluctuation of the large symbol to the end of the low-speed fluctuation of the large symbol, the time from the start of the temporary stop display of the large symbol to the start of the reach fluctuation of the large symbol, and the reach of the large symbol. By making each time from the start of the fluctuation to the end of the fluctuation time the same for "inconsistent" and "inconsistent", the variation display is started in an inconsistent state. The fluctuation time when the fluctuation display is started can be set to the same time as the fluctuation time when the fluctuation display is started in a consistent state. That is, it is not necessary to determine whether or not they are consistent when determining the fluctuation time (variation pattern).
It should be noted that at least one of these times may be different between "inconsistent" and "inconsistent". In the case of making them different, it is necessary to determine whether or not they are consistent when determining the fluctuation time (variation pattern), so that the processing load increases accordingly.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes a variable display game (special figure variable display game) in which the identification information is variablely displayed based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state when it becomes an embodiment, and as a variable display game, a first variable display game based on the establishment of the first starting condition (winning to the starting winning opening 36) among the starting conditions. The first variable display means (special figure 1 display 51) capable of displaying (special figure 1 variable display game) and the establishment of the second starting condition among the starting conditions as a variable display game (normal variable winning device 37). Controls the second variable display means (special figure 2 display 52) capable of displaying the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on the prize), the first variable display means, and the second variable display means. A game control means (game control device 100) to be played, a first decoration game corresponding to a variable display game and variable display of an identification symbol (large symbol), and a variable display game corresponding to a smaller identification than the first decorative game. A second decorative game in which a symbol (small symbol) is variablely displayed, an effect display means (display device 41) capable of displaying, and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect display means are provided. When the second variable display game is executed next to the one variable display game, the result mode stopped and displayed on the second variable display means at the start of the second variable display game and the stop display on the effect display means. There is a case that the result mode of the first decoration game (and / or the second decoration game) is not consistent with the result mode, and in that case, a process of making these result modes consistent is performed. The game control means starts the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display game, and the effect control means is the first decorative game (and / or the second decorative game) corresponding to the second variable display game. ) Is configured to start the variable display of the identification symbol (see FIGS. 21 and 25).

Therefore, at the start of the second variable display game (between the start of the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game and the start of the variable display), the stop symbol of the effect display means (display device 41) and the second. 2 If the stop symbol of the variable display means (special figure 2 display 52) does not match, the second variable display game and the second variable display game corresponding to the second variable display game remain in the inconsistent state. Since the variable display of the 1-decorative game (and / or the 2nd decorative game) starts, the game can be smoothly progressed and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The first variable display game may be used as the special figure 2 variable display game, and the second variable display game may be used as the special figure 1 variable display game (see FIGS. 23 and 27).
In this case, at the start of the second variable display game (between the start of the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game and the start of the variable display), the stop symbol of the effect display means (display device 41) and the stop symbol. When the stop symbol of the second variation display means (special figure 1 display 51) does not match, the second variation display game and the second variation display game are supported in the inconsistent state. Since the variable display of the first decoration game (and / or the second decoration game) is started, the progress of the game can be smoothly performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the above-mentioned mismatch is made, the result mode of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) becomes a special result mode (result mode of "hit"). At the end of the special gaming state that has occurred, the result mode that is stopped and displayed on the second variable display means (special figure 2 display 52) is a result mode other than the special result mode (result mode of "missing"). In addition, the number of start memories (first start memory) that is the execution right of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) is 0, and that of the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The case where the number of start storages (second start storages) which are the execution rights is one or more is included, and in that case, the game control means (game control device 100) becomes the first after the end of the special game state. 2 From the state in which the result mode other than the special result mode is stopped and displayed in the variable display means, the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display game is started, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) performs the special effect. After the end of the gaming state, the variable display starting from the special result mode is configured to start as the variable display of the identification symbol in the first decorative game (and / or the second decorative game) corresponding to the second variable display game. Can be done (see FIGS. 21 and 25).

With this configuration, at the start of the second variable display game (between the start of the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game and the start of the variable display), the effect display means (display device 41). If the stop symbol of is a hit symbol and the stop symbol of the second variation display means (special figure 2 display 52) is an off symbol, the second variation display game and the second variation display are in that state. Since the variable display of the first decoration game (and / or the second decoration game) corresponding to the game can be started, the progress of the game can be smoothly performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. ..

The first variable display game may be used as the special figure 2 variable display game, and the second variable display game may be used as the special figure 1 variable display game (see FIGS. 23 and 27).
In this case, at the start of the second variable display game (between the start of the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game and the start of the variable display), the stop symbol of the effect display means (display device 41) is hit. If it is a symbol and the stop symbol of the second variable display means (special figure 1 display 51) is an off-sign symbol, the second variable display game and the second variable display game corresponding to the second variable display game are supported in that state. Since the variable display of the 1-decoration game (and / or the 2nd-decoration game) can be started, the progress of the game can be smoothly performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the special result mode in "at the end of the special gaming state generated when the result mode of the first variable display game becomes the special result mode" is not limited to the "hit" result mode. That is, the special result aspect may be only the "big hit" result aspect of the "hit" result aspect, or only the "small hit" result aspect of the "hit" result aspect. It may be possible to use only the "probability big hit" result mode among the "hit" result modes, or only the "normal big hit" result mode among the "hit" result modes. It may be good, it may be only the result mode of "10R big hit" among the result modes of "hit", or it may be only the result mode of "7R hit" among the result modes of "hit". , Only the "per 2R" result mode of the "hit" result modes may be used.

In the present embodiment, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, the game control means (game control device 300) is in a state where the start memory which is the execution right of the special figure 1 variable display game and the start memory which is the execution right of the special figure 2 variable display game are stored. 2 The variable display game is configured to be executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to execute the special figure 2 variable display game next to the special figure 1 variable display game, the special game generated in which the result mode of the special figure 1 variable display game becomes a special result mode. At the end of the state, the first start storage number may not be 0 (that is, the first start storage number may be 1 or more) as long as the second start storage number is 1 or more.
That is, in a gaming machine in which the special figure 2 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 variable display game, the first variable display game is set as the special figure 1 variable display game, and the second variable display game is set as the special figure 2 variable display game. In order to execute the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) after the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) in the display game, the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is executed. At the end of the special gaming state in which the result mode of the special figure 1 variable display game is the special result mode, the start memory (second) that becomes the execution right of the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). It is necessary to satisfy the condition that "the number of start memory) is one or more", but the number of start memory (first start memory) that is the execution right of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game). It is not necessary to satisfy the condition that "is 0".

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in order to execute the special figure 1 variable display game next to the special figure 2 variable display game, a special game generated in which the result mode of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a special result mode. At the end of the state, the first start storage number must be 1 or more, and the second start storage number must be 0.
That is, in a gaming machine in which the special figure 2 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 variable display game, the first variable display game is regarded as the special figure 2 variable display game, and the second variable display game is referred to as special figure 1 variable. In order to execute the second variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) after the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) in the display game, the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) At the end of the special gaming state in which the result mode of the special figure 2 variable display game is the special result mode, the start memory (second) that becomes the execution right of the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The condition that "the number of start memory) is 0" and "the number of start memory (first start memory) that is the execution right of the second variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) is 1 or more". It is necessary to satisfy both of the conditions of ".

The gaming machine 10 may be a gaming machine in which the special figure 1 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 2 variable display game.
In this case, in order to execute the special figure 2 variable display game next to the special figure 1 variable display game, the end of the special gaming state generated in which the result mode of the special figure 1 variable display game becomes the special result mode. Occasionally, the number of second start storages needs to be one or more, and the number of first start storages needs to be zero.
That is, in a gaming machine in which the special figure 1 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 2 variable display game, the first variable display game is set as the special figure 1 variable display game, and the second variable display game is set as the special figure 2 variable display game. In order to execute the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) after the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) in the display game, the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is executed. At the end of the special gaming state in which the result mode of the special figure 1 variable display game is the special result mode, the start memory (first) that becomes the execution right of the "first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game)". The condition that "the number of start memory) is 0" and "the number of start memory (second start memory) that is the execution right of the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is 1 or more". It is necessary to satisfy both of the conditions of ".

On the other hand, in this case, in order to execute the special figure 1 variable display game next to the special figure 2 variable display game, the special gaming state generated in which the result mode of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes the special result mode. At the end of, the number of second start storages may not be 0 (that is, the number of second start storages may be 1 or more) as long as the number of first start storages is 1 or more.
That is, in a gaming machine in which the special figure 1 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 2 variable display game, the first variable display game is regarded as the special figure 2 variable display game, and the second variable display game is referred to as special figure 1 variable. In order to execute the second variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) after the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) in the display game, the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) At the end of the special gaming state in which the result mode of the special figure 2 variable display game is the special result mode, the start memory (first) that becomes the execution right of the "second variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game)". It is necessary to satisfy the condition that "the number of start memory) is one or more", but the number of start memory (second start memory) that is the execution right of the first variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). It is not necessary to satisfy the condition that "is 0".

Further, the gaming machine 10 has a first variable display game (one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game) and a second variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game and special figure 2 variable display game). It may be a gaming machine that executes the other of the games) in the order of winning.
In this case, in order to execute the second variable display game after the first variable display game, at the end of the special gaming state in which the result mode of the first variable display game becomes the special result mode, " Both the condition that "the number of start-up memories that are the execution right of the first variable display game is 0" and the condition that "the number of start-up memories that are the execution right of the second variable display game is 1 or more". Satisfy or, "The first start memory of the start memory that is the execution right of the first variable display game and the start memory that is the execution right of the second variable display game is the execution right of the second variable display game. It is necessary to satisfy the condition that "it is a start memory".

That is, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game control means (game control device 100) stores the start memory that is the execution right of the first variable display game and the start memory that is the execution right of the second variable display game. In this state, it is possible to configure the variable display game (special figure variable display game) to be executed in the order of memory.
Then, in the case of such a configuration, if the above-mentioned inconsistency occurs,
At the end of the special gaming state in which the result mode of the first variation display game is the special result mode, the result mode stopped and displayed on the second variation display means is a result mode other than the special result mode. And, when the number of start-up memories which is the execution right of the first variable display game is 0 and the number of start-up memories which is the execution right of the second variable display game is 1 or more.
At the end of the special gaming state in which the result mode of the first variation display game is the special result mode, the result mode stopped and displayed on the second variation display means is a result mode other than the special result mode. In addition, the number of start-up memories that are the execution right of the first variable display game is one or more, and the number of start-up memories that are the execution right of the second variable display game is one or more. The case where the start memory stored first is the start memory which is the execution right of the second variable display game is included, and in those cases, the case is included.
After the end of the special gaming state, the game control means changes the identification information in the second variable display game from the state in which the result mode other than the special result mode is stopped and displayed in the second variable display means. To start,
After the end of the special gaming state, the effect control means starts from the special result mode as a variation display of the identification symbol in the first decoration game (and / or the second decoration game) corresponding to the second variation display game. It can be configured to start a variable display.

With this configuration, at the start of the second variable display game (between the start of the variable time and the start of the variable display), the stop symbol of the effect display means (display device 41) is a hit symbol. If the stop symbol of the second variable display means is an off symbol, the first decorative game (and / or the second decorative) corresponding to the second variable display game and the second variable display game remains in that state. Since the variable display of the game) can be started, the progress of the game can be smoothly performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect control means (effect control device 300) performs variable display of the identification symbol (large symbol) in the first decorative game, the display mode of the identification symbol is displayed. The variable display of the identification symbol in the first decorative game corresponding to the second variable display game can be converted into a low-speed variable display mode in which the identification symbol can be identified and a high-speed variable display mode in which the identification symbol is difficult to identify. The time from the start to the start of the low-speed fluctuation display mode via the high-speed fluctuation display mode is the result mode in which the second fluctuation display means is stopped and displayed at the start of the second fluctuation display game, and the effect display. When the result mode of the first decoration game stopped and displayed by the means is consistent (t14 to t16) and not consistent (t24 to t26, t34 to t36, t44 to t46, t54 to 56). Can be configured to be the same as.
By configuring in this way, the variable time can be set to the same time depending on whether the variable display is started in the inconsistent state or the variable display is started in the matched state. Compared to the configuration in which the time from the start of the fluctuation display of information (large symbol) to the start of low-speed fluctuation through high-speed fluctuation is different between "matched" and "non-matched". , It is possible to reduce the processing load.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect control means (effect control device 300) performs variable display of the identification symbol (small symbol) in the second decorative game, the display mode of the identification symbol is displayed. The identification symbol can be converted into a high-speed variable display mode that is difficult to identify, and after the variable display of the identification symbol in the second decorative game corresponding to the second variable display game starts, the variable display is displayed via the high-speed variable display mode. The time until the end (t14 to t19, t24 to t29, t34 to t39, t44 to t49, t54 to 59) is the result of being stopped and displayed on the second variation display means at the start of the second variation display game. When the aspect and the result aspect of the second decorative game which is stopped and displayed on the effect display means are consistent (t14 to t19) and when they are not consistent (t24 to t29, t34 to t39, t44 to t49). , T54-59) can be configured to be the same.
By configuring in this way, the variable time can be set to the same time depending on whether the variable display is started in the inconsistent state or the variable display is started in the matched state. Compared to the configuration in which the time from the start of the fluctuation display of information (small symbol) to the stop of the fluctuation display after high-speed fluctuation is different between "inconsistent" and "inconsistent". , It is possible to reduce the processing load.

In the present embodiment, both the first decoration game and the second decoration game are displayed, but only one of the first decoration game and the second decoration game may be displayed. Specifically, for example, a mode in which the first decoration game and the second decoration game are displayed, a mode in which the first decoration game is displayed and the second decoration game is not displayed, and a mode in which the second decoration game is displayed are displayed first. There may be a mode in which the decoration game is not displayed.

<Holding change production>
The effect control device 300 corresponds to the decorative special figure start storage display by displaying the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 in a specific display mode different from the normal display mode. Figure Fluctuation display It is possible to perform a pending change effect that suggests a look-ahead result such as a game result or a fluctuation pattern.
In the present embodiment, as the specific display mode among the display modes of the decorative special figure start memory display, at least the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode having a higher expectation (expected value) than the first specific display mode are specified. A display mode is prepared.

In the present embodiment, the decorative special figure start memory display in the normal display mode is set to white hold (white decorative special figure start memory display), but the normal display mode is not limited to white and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the decorative special figure start memory display of the first specific display mode is set to blue hold (blue decorative special figure start memory display), but the first specific display mode is not limited to blue and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the decorative special figure start memory display of the second specific display mode is set to red hold (red decorative special figure start memory display), but the second specific display mode is not limited to red and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the specific display mode (first specific display mode, second specific display mode) is not limited to those having a color different from that of the normal display mode, and is different from the normal display mode in colors other than (for example, shape and size). May be.

FIG. 29 shows an example of the pending change effect.
FIG. 29A shows a state in which the first start storage number is 3 and the second start storage number is 0 during the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variation display game.
When the game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 36 and the first start memory (first special figure hold) occurs during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, the display device 41 shows as shown in FIG. 29 (b). A new decorative special figure start memory display appears, and the number of decorative special figure start memory displays of the standby storage display unit 83 changes, and the numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes.
Here, blue hold is displayed as a new decorative special figure start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory generated in FIG. 29 (a)). That is, when the start memory is generated (during the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated), the hold change effect for the start memory is executed (started). In the example shown in FIG. 29 (and FIG. 34 described later), blue color is expressed by diagonal hatching.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), in the display device 41, the variable display ends and the first decorative game display unit The game result is displayed on the 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start storage display on the running storage display unit 84 disappears.
Here, since the game result is "off", the first start memory number is 4, and the second start memory number is 0, the special figure variation display game and the decorative special figure are displayed when the stop display time ends. The variable display game ends, and the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game, which is the next special figure variable display game, starts. After that, when the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time, as shown in FIG. The effect of displaying the transition to the unit 84) is executed, and the numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 85a changes.

When a plurality of decorative special figure start memory displays are displayed on the standby memory display unit 83, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby memory display unit 83 is being executed by the transition effect. Along with the display of shifting to 84, a display is performed in which the decorative special figure start storage display other than the left end of the waiting storage display unit 83 shifts to the left in the waiting storage display unit 83. Therefore, when the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), it corresponds to the first start memory generated in the blue hold (FIG. 29 (a)). The decorative special figure start memory display) moves from the fourth position (the rightmost position) of the standby memory display unit 83 to the third position (the second position from the right).

After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), a suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the hold change effect is performed, and as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is changed. Here, as a suggestion effect, an effect of displaying a character image that acts on the decorative special figure start memory display is performed, and the blue hold is changed to the red hold by the action of this character image. That is, the hold change effect targeting the start memory is executed (developed) during the special figure variation display game after the special figure variation display game that was executed when the start memory was generated. In the example shown in FIG. 29 (and FIG. 34 described later), red color is expressed by polka dot hatching.

When the start memory is generated, the look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command for the start memory are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. That is, the effect control device 300 executes the look-ahead symbol system command process (step C244 in FIG. 18) and the look-ahead variation system command process (step C246 in FIG. 18) at the time of starting winning. Then, in the look-ahead variable command process among these processes, the hold change effect lottery process for executing the hold change effect and the first hold change effect setting process for setting the execution of the hold change effect are executed. To.

Further, when the start memory is digested (the special figure variation display game is started), the variation command and the symbol command for the start memory are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. That is, the effect control device 300 executes the symbol-based command process (step C240 in FIG. 18) and the variable-system command process (step C236 in FIG. 18) at the start of the special figure variation display game. Then, in the variable command process among these processes, the second hold change effect setting process for setting the execution of the hold change effect is executed.
FIG. 30 shows an example of the hold change effect lottery process, and FIG. 31 shows an example of the distribution table referred to in the hold change effect lottery process. Further, FIG. 32 shows an example of the first hold change effect setting process, and FIG. 33 shows an example of the second hold change effect setting process.

[Holding change production lottery process]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the hold change effect lottery process, first, the first lottery for determining whether or not to execute the hold change effect is performed with reference to the first distribution table (for example, FIG. 31A). (Step D11).
For example, in the example shown in FIG. 29, the number of holds (the number of first start storages) is four due to the occurrence of the first start storage in FIG. 29 (a). Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), if the result of the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory generated in FIG. 29 (a) is a big hit, there is a 95% probability in the first lottery. In the case where the execution of the hold change effect for the first start memory is determined, and the result of the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory generated in FIG. 29 (a) is out of order (or other than a big hit). In the first lottery, the execution of the hold change effect for the first start memory is determined with a probability of 5%.

Then, when the execution of the hold change effect is not determined in the first lottery (step D12; N), the hold change effect lottery process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the execution of the hold change effect is determined in the first lottery (step D12; Y), the pattern of the hold change effect is selected with reference to the second distribution table (for example, FIG. 31B). The second lottery is performed (step D13). The pattern of the pending change effect includes the first pattern in which the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in both blue and red, and the decorative special figure start memory display is not displayed in either blue or red. , There is a second pattern to be displayed on either side.

Specifically, the first pattern is a pattern in which the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in one specific display mode and then displayed in another specific display mode, that is, a pattern in which the specific display mode is switched in the middle.
The second pattern is a pattern in which the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in one specific display mode and then is not displayed in another specific display mode, that is, a pattern in which the specific display mode is not switched in the middle.
In this embodiment, only the promotion of the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is permitted, and the demotion of the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is prohibited. The promotion of the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display means that the display mode is changed from the normal display mode to the specific display mode, and the second specific display mode has a higher expectation than the first specific display mode. Is to change to. Further, the demotion of the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display means that the specific display mode is changed to the normal display mode, and the first specific display mode has a lower expectation than the second specific display mode. It is to change to the display mode. Therefore, in the case of the first pattern, the blue hold changes to the red hold, but the red hold does not change to the blue hold.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 29, the number of holds (first start storage number) is four due to the occurrence of the first start storage in FIG. 29 (a). Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), only the first pattern is selected and the second pattern is not selected as the pattern of the hold change effect for the first start memory generated in FIG. 29 (a). ..
In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the larger the number of holds immediately after the start memory (the number of start memories including the start memory), the more the hold change effect for the start memory. The rate at which the first pattern is selected as the pattern is increased.

The hold change effect of the second pattern does not develop in the middle (the specific display mode does not switch in the middle), whereas the hold change effect of the first pattern develops in the middle (the specific display mode switches in the middle). That is, while the player can be shown only one specific display mode by executing the hold change effect of the second pattern, a plurality of specific display modes can be specified by the player by executing the hold change effect of the first pattern. It is possible to show the display mode.
The larger the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated, the longer the time for the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory to be displayed on the standby memory display unit 83. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the number of holdings increases, the ratio of selecting the first pattern in which the specific display mode is switched in the middle is increased to provide the player with a holding change effect that does not get tired.

Further, since the upper limit is set for the number of holds (the number of first start memory and the number of second start memory), the player must stop the launch of the game ball before the number of hold reaches the upper limit. There is. If the pachinko machine is stopped, the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the launch of the game ball is promoted by making the distribution ratio of the pattern of the hold change effect different according to the number of holds. That is, by making the distribution ratio of the pattern of the hold change effect different according to the number of holds, the player fires a game ball in an attempt to know the distribution of the pattern of the hold change effect when the number of holds is the upper limit. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the stoppage.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one, that is, the number of holds (first) due to the occurrence of the first start memory. When the number of start memories) is one, or when the number of holds (the number of second start memories) is one due to the occurrence of the second start memory, the hold change effect for the start memory is achieved. Neither the first pattern nor the second pattern is selected as the pattern of. That is, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is 1, even if the execution of the hold change effect for the start memory is decided in the first lottery, the hold for the start memory is held. No change effect is performed.

When the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is 1, the time for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory on the standby storage display unit 83 is short.
Specifically, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one and the time when the start memory is generated is waiting for a customer, the decorative special figure corresponding to the start memory is provided. The start memory display appears at the first position (leftmost position) of the waiting memory display unit 83 when the customer waiting state ends and the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory starts. When the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time, the process shifts from the first position of the standby storage display unit 83 to the running storage display unit 84.
That is, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one and the time when the start memory is generated is waiting for a customer, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is displayed. The time displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 is the “second predetermined time”.

Further, in the present embodiment, while the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is displayed, but the decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the second start memory is displayed. The display is not displayed. Further, during the execution of the special figure 2 variation display game, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory is displayed, but the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is not displayed. Therefore, when the number of holdings immediately after the start memory is generated is one, and the type of the start memory and the type of the special figure variation display game being executed do not match (that is, the start memory is the first. 1 When the start memory is the start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is in the special figure 2 variable display game, or when the start memory is the second start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is the special figure 1 variable display game. Even in the case of), the time during which the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is displayed on the standby memory display unit 83 is the “second predetermined time”.

Further, when the number of holdings immediately after the start memory is generated is one, and the type of the start memory and the type of the special figure variation display game being executed match (that is, the start memory is the first). 1 When the start memory is the start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is in the special figure 1 variable display game, or when the start memory is the second start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is the special figure 2 variable display game. In the case of), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is the first position of the standby memory display unit 83 during the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated. Appears at (leftmost position). Then, when the variation time of the next special figure variation display game (special figure variation display game based on the start memory) starts and the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the variation time, the standby storage display unit 83 It shifts from the first position to the running storage display unit 84.
That is, when the number of holdings immediately after the start memory is one is one and the type of the start memory and the type of the special figure variation display game being executed match, the start memory corresponds to the start memory. The time when the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed on the standby memory display unit 83 is "the time from the occurrence of the start memory to the end of the stop display time of the special figure variation display game that was executed at the time of occurrence". + "Second predetermined time".

As described above, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is 1, the time for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory on the standby storage display unit 83 is short, so that the start is started. Even if the hold change effect for the memory is executed, the player may not notice it and the hold change effect may be wasted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the number of holdings immediately after the start storage is one, it is set so that neither the first pattern nor the second pattern is selected in the second lottery, and the start storage is concerned. The pending change effect for the target is not executed.

Therefore, when neither the first pattern nor the second pattern is selected in the second lottery (step D16; N), that is, when the number of holds is one, the hold change effect lottery process is terminated.
Further, when the first pattern is selected in the second lottery (step D14; Y), the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is referred to with reference to the third distribution table (for example, FIG. 31 (c)). The timing to change the display mode to the first specific display mode (blue) (timing to start the hold change effect) and the timing to change the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display to the second specific display mode (red) (hold change effect). A third lottery to determine the timing of development) is performed (step D15). Then, the pending change information (determined timing and specific display mode (color) at that time) for the start storage generated this time is saved in the corresponding pending change information storage area (step D18).

Further, when the second pattern is selected in the second lottery (step D16; Y), the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is referred to with reference to the fourth distribution table (for example, FIG. 31 (d)). The fourth lottery for determining the timing (timing at which the hold change effect starts) for setting the specific display mode (blue or red) is executed (step D17). Then, the pending change information (determined timing and specific display mode (color) at that time) for the start storage generated this time is saved in the corresponding pending change information storage area (step D18).

Next, it is determined whether or not the pending change information to which the executing flag is added is stored in the pending change information storage area in which the pending change information is saved in step D18 (step D19).
When the pending change information to which the executing flag is added is stored (step D19; Y), the pending change effect lottery process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the pending change information to which the executing flag is added is not stored (step D19; N), the pending change information saved in step D18 is added with the executing flag (step D20) and is suspended. The change production lottery process is completed.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 29, since the start memory generated in FIG. 29 (a) is the first start memory, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the pending change information for the start memory is the first start. It is saved in the pending change information storage area for storage (step D18). On the other hand, when the start memory generated this time is the second start memory, the hold change information about the start memory is saved in the hold change information storage area for the second start memory.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 29, the number of holds (first start storage number) is 4 due to the occurrence of the first start storage in FIG. 29 (a). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the hold change information for the start storage is saved in the hold number 4 area of the hold change information storage area for the first start storage (step D18). On the other hand, when the number of holds is 3 due to the occurrence of the start memory, the hold change information about the start memory is saved in the hold number 3 area of the hold change information storage area, and the start memory is generated. When the number of holdings is 2, the holding change information about the start storage is saved in the holding number 2 area of the holding change information storage area.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 29, since the start memory generated in FIG. 29 (a) is the first start memory, the hold change information storage area for the first start memory is subject to the pending change flag. It is determined whether or not the information is stored (step D19). In the hold change information storage area for the first start storage shown in FIG. 29 (g), only the hold change information about the start storage generated in FIG. 29 (a) is stored, that is, the running flag is added. Since the pending change information is not stored (step D19; N), as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the running flag is added to the pending change information about the start storage generated in FIG. 29 (a). (Step D20). On the other hand, when the start memory generated this time is the second start memory, whether or not the hold change information to which the running flag is added is stored in the hold change information storage area for the second start storage. If is determined and is not stored, the running flag is added to the pending change information about the start storage that occurred this time.

In the present embodiment, if there is a start memory to be the target of the hold change effect in the start memory stored before the start memory generated this time, the hold change effect targeting the start memory generated this time is performed. Execution is prohibited (waiting).
Therefore, when the start memory generated this time is the first start memory and there is no first start memory to be the target of the pending change effect in the first start memory stored before the start memory, or this time occurs. If the generated start memory is the second start memory and there is no second start memory that is the target of the hold change effect in the second start memory stored before the start memory, the process is being executed in step D19. It is determined that the hold change information to which the flag is added is not stored, and in step D20, the execution of the hold change effect targeting the start memory that has occurred this time is prohibited (that is, the start memory that has occurred this time). From the state in which the running flag is not added to the hold change information about, the state in which the execution of the hold change effect for the start memory that occurred this time is permitted (that is, the hold change information about the start memory that occurred this time). The running flag is added to).

Here, the “number of transitions” in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d) is the number of transitions of the decorative special figure start storage display.
Specifically, for example, "the number of blue transitions is 0" means that the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in blue at the position when the decorative special figure start memory display first appears. In the present embodiment, the position when the decorative special figure start storage display first appears is the fourth position (the rightmost position) of the waiting storage display unit 83 when the number of holdings is 4, and the number of holdings is 3. In the case of two, it is the third position (second position from the right) of the waiting storage display unit 83, and in the case of two holdings, it is the second position (second position from the left) of the waiting storage display unit 83. Is.
Further, for example, "the number of red transitions is once" means that the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in red at the position when the decorative special figure start memory display is shifted once. In the present embodiment, the position when the decorative special figure start storage display shifts once is the third position (second position from the right) of the waiting storage display unit 83 when the number of holdings is four, and is held. When the number is 3, it is the second position (second position from the left) of the waiting storage display unit 83, and when the number is 2, it is the first position (leftmost position) of the waiting storage display unit 83. Is.

In the third lottery, for example, when the first pattern "" blue transition count 0 "," red transition count 1 "" is selected, during the special figure fluctuation display game being executed when the start memory occurs. In addition, a blue hold is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory, and this blue hold is displayed during the next special figure change display game of the special figure change display game that was executed when the start memory occurred. The hold change effect is executed, and the red hold shifts to the running storage display unit 84 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory.

Further, in the third lottery, for example, when the first pattern "" blue transition count 1 time ", red transition count 2 times" "is selected, the special figure variation display executed when the start memory occurs. During the game, a white hold is displayed as the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory, and during the next special figure change display game of the special figure change display game that was executed when the start memory occurred, this A hold change effect that changes the white hold to a blue hold and changes this blue hold to a red hold during the next special figure change display game that was being executed when the start memory occurred. Is executed. Then, at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, this red hold shifts to the running memory display unit 84.

In the fourth lottery, for example, when the second pattern "" Red transition count 0 times "" is selected, it corresponds to the start memory during the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory occurs. A hold change effect of displaying a red hold as a decorative special figure start memory display is executed. Then, at the start of the special figure change display game based on the start memory, the red hold shifts to the running memory display unit 84.
Further, in the fourth lottery, for example, when the second pattern "" blue transition count 2 times "" is selected, the start memory is displayed during the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated. The white hold is displayed as the corresponding decorative special figure start memory display, and this white hold is changed to blue hold during the next special figure change display game following the special figure change display game that was being executed when the start memory occurred. The hold change effect to be changed is executed. Then, at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, the blue hold shifts to the running memory display unit 84.

In the present embodiment, when the blue hold (or red hold) is displayed as the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory during the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated. , It is supposed to be displayed in blue hold (or red hold) from the beginning, but it is not limited to this. For example, it is initially displayed in white hold, and this white hold is changed to blue hold (or red hold) by the end of the stop display time of the special figure fluctuation display game that is being executed when the start memory occurs. May be.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the number of reservations is one, the first lottery is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of holdings is one, the winning probability of the first lottery (the probability that the execution of the holding change effect is determined) may be set to 0%. Also by setting in this way, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one, it is possible to prevent the hold change effect for the start memory from being executed. Further, in the case of such a configuration, if the number of reservations is one, the lottery is always lost in the first lottery (that is, the second lottery is always omitted), so that the processing load can be reduced.

Alternatively, in the hold change effect lottery process, it is first determined (before step D11) whether or not the number of holds is one, and if the number of holds is one, steps D11 to D20 are not performed. , The pending change effect processing may be terminated. Even with this configuration, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one, it is possible to prevent the hold change effect for the start memory from being executed. Further, in the case of such a configuration, when the number of holdings is one, steps D11 to D20 are always omitted, so that the processing load can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31B, when the number of holdings is 2 to 4, the larger the number of holdings, the higher the ratio of selecting the first pattern. , Not limited to this. For example, when the number of holdings is 2 to 4, the ratio of selecting the first pattern may be the same regardless of the number of holdings, and the larger the number of holdings, the lower the ratio of selecting the first pattern. You may.
Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the number of reservations is 2, the first pattern is not selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of holdings is 2, not only the second pattern but also the first pattern may be selectable.
Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the number of reservations is 4, the second pattern is not selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of holdings is 4, not only the first pattern but also the second pattern may be selectable.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the timing for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display to the first specific display mode (blue) (timing at which the hold change effect starts) and the said. The earlier the timing (timing at which the hold change effect develops) of changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display to the second specific display mode (red), the higher the expectation of a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the later these timings, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Alternatively, the later the start of the hold change effect, the higher the expectation of the jackpot, and the earlier the timing of the development of the hold change effect, the higher the expectation of the jackpot, that is, the later the start of the hold change effect. Moreover, the shorter the interval from the start to the development of the pending change effect, the higher the expectation of the big hit.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the earlier the timing (timing at which the hold change effect starts) of changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display to the specific display mode (blue or red) is. , The expectation of a big hit is high, but it is not limited to this. For example, the later the timing at which the hold change effect starts, the higher the expectation of the jackpot may be.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31A, the execution of the hold change effect is performed based on the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated and the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory. The presence or absence is sorted, but it is not limited to this. For example, the presence or absence of execution of the hold change effect may be sorted based only on the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated, or the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated and the special figure change display game based on the start memory. Depending on the result of the above and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory (for example, the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the fluctuation time, etc.), the presence / absence of execution of the hold change effect may be sorted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31B, the pattern of the hold change effect is distributed based on the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pattern of the hold change effect may be distributed based on the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated and the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory, or the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated. And, the pending change effect based on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory (for example, the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the fluctuation time, etc.). Patterns may be sorted. The same applies to the distribution table shown in FIG. 36 (a), which will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d), the hold change is based on the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated and the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory. The execution timing of the production is distributed, but it is not limited to this. For example, the execution timing of the hold change effect may be distributed based only on the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated, or the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated and the special figure change display game based on the start memory. The execution timing of the hold change effect may be distributed based on the result and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory (for example, the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the fluctuation time, etc.). The same applies to the distribution table shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b) and the distribution table shown in FIG. 36 (b), which will be described later.

[1st hold change effect setting process]
The first hold change effect setting process starts the hold change effect for the start memory during the special figure variation display game executed when the start memory is generated (decorative special figure start corresponding to the start memory). It is a process for displaying blue hold or red hold as a memory display). This first hold change effect setting process is a process executed in the look-ahead variable command process performed at the start winning, and is after the hold change effect lottery process (FIG. 30) also executed in the look-ahead variable command process. Will be executed.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the first hold change effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the hold change effect information has been saved in the immediately preceding hold change effect lottery process (FIG. 30) (step D31).
If the hold change information is not saved (step D31; N), the first hold change effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the hold change information is saved (step D31; Y), that is, when the hold change effect targeting the start memory generated this time is executed, is the execution flag added to the hold change information? Is determined (step D32).

When the executing flag is not added (step D32; N), that is, when the execution of the hold change effect for the start memory generated this time is prohibited, the first hold change effect setting process is performed. finish.
On the other hand, when the executing flag is added (step D32; Y), that is, when the execution of the hold change effect for the start memory generated this time is permitted, the hold change information is ". It is determined whether "blue transition count 0" or "red transition count 0" is included (step D33).

When neither "blue transition count 0" nor "red transition count 0" is included (step D33; N), the first pending change effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when "the number of blue transitions is 0" or "the number of red transitions is 0" is included (step D33; Y), it is the timing to start the hold change effect for the start memory generated this time. It is determined whether the pending change information is the pending change information for the first start storage (step D34).

When the hold change information is for the first start storage (step D34; Y), that is, the hold change information storage area in which the hold change information is saved in the immediately preceding hold change effect lottery process (FIG. 30) is for the first start storage. In the case of the reserved change information storage area, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step D35), and when the special figure 1 variable display game is not being executed (step D35; N). , The first hold change effect setting process is terminated.
Further, when it is not the hold change information for the first start storage (step D34; N), that is, the hold change information storage area in which the hold change information is saved in the immediately preceding hold change effect lottery process (FIG. 30) is for the second start storage. In the case of the pending change information storage area of, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed (step D36), and when the special figure 2 variation display game is not being executed (step D36; N). Ends the first hold change effect setting process.

In the present embodiment, during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is displayed, but the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory is displayed. Do not show. Further, when the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory is displayed, but the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is not displayed. .. Therefore, when the start memory generated this time is the first start memory and the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated is the special figure 2 variation display game (step D35; N), or this time occurs. When the start memory is the second start memory and the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated is the special figure 1 variation display game (step D36; N), when the start memory is generated. Since the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is not displayed during the running special figure variation display game, blue hold or red hold is displayed as the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory. The first pending change effect setting process is terminated without performing the process (steps D37, D38).

On the other hand, when the start memory generated this time is the first start memory and the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated is the special figure 1 variation display game (step D35; Y), or this time occurs. When the started memory is the second start memory and the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory is generated is the special figure 2 variation display game (step D36; Y), the executing flag is added. The specific display mode included in the pending change information (here, the pending change information about the start memory generated this time) is acquired (step D37). In step D37, when there are a plurality of specific display modes included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added, the specific display mode corresponding to "the number of transitions is 0" is acquired. Specifically, in step D37, when the pending change information to which the executing flag is added includes "the number of blue transitions is 0", the first specific display mode (blue) is acquired and " When "the number of red transitions is 0" is included, the second specific display mode (red) is acquired.
Next, the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the pending change information to which the running flag is added (here, the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the start memory generated this time) is the specific display acquired in step D37. In order to display in the mode, the display setting of the hold change effect is performed (step D37), and the first hold change effect setting process is terminated.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 29, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the execution flag is added to the saved hold change information (step D32; Y), and the saved hold change information is “blue transition”. The number of times 0 times ”is included (step D33; Y). Since the saved hold change information is the hold change information for the first start memory (step D34; Y) and the special figure 1 variation display game is being executed (step D35; Y), "the number of transitions is 0". The specific display mode (blue in this case) corresponding to the above is acquired (step D37), and the display setting of the hold change effect is performed (step D38). As a result, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), for example, the decorative special figure corresponding to the first start memory generated in FIG. 29 (a) during the special figure variation display game executed in FIG. 29 (a). Blue hold is displayed as the start memory display.

[Second hold change effect setting process]
The second hold change effect setting process starts or develops the hold change effect for the start memory during the special figure change display game after the special figure change display game that was executed when the start memory was generated. It is a process for performing (displaying blue hold or red hold as a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory). This second hold change effect setting process is executed in the variable command process performed at the start (immediately before the start) of the special figure variation display game.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the second hold change effect setting process, first, the hold decrease corresponding to the special figure type (information indicating whether the type of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is special figure 1 or special figure 2). Display settings for (step D41). Specifically, in step D41, when the special figure variation display game is started, a setting is made to reduce the decorative special figure start memory display as the corresponding start memory decreases. As a result, when the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable time of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time, the transition effect (the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 is being executed. Along with displaying the transition to 84, an effect of shifting the decorative special figure start storage display other than the left end of the standby storage display unit 83 to the left) is executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the pending change information corresponding to the special figure type is stored (step D42). Specifically, in step D42, when the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is the special figure 1 variation display game, is the hold change information stored in the hold change information storage area for the first start storage? If the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is the special figure 2 variation display game, it is determined whether or not the hold change information is stored in the hold change information storage area for the second start storage. ..

If the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is not stored (step D42; N), the second hold change effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the pending change information corresponding to the special figure type is stored (step D42; Y), it is determined whether the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type is being displayed (step D43). ). Specifically, in step D43, when the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is the special figure 1 variation display game, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is on standby storage display unit 83. If the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is the special figure 2 variation display game, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory is on standby. It is determined whether or not it is displayed in 83.

If the result of the special figure variation display game executed last time is a hit, a special gaming state occurs before the special figure variation display game executed this time. In this embodiment, since the decorative special figure start memory display is not displayed during the special game state, if the result of the special figure variation display game executed last time is a hit, immediately before the start of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time. The special figure start memory display is not displayed. Therefore, in this case, in step D43, it is determined that the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type is not being displayed.

Even if the result of the special figure variation display game executed last time is different, if the type of the special figure variation display game executed last time is different from the type of the special figure variation display game executed this time, the special figure to be executed this time is executed. Figure variation display The decorative special figure start memory display displayed immediately before the start of the game is the decorative special figure start memory display that does not correspond to the special figure type. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special figure variable display game executed last time is the special figure 1 variable display game (result is out of the question) and the special figure variable display game executed this time is the special figure 2 variable display game. , The decorative special figure start memory display displayed immediately before the start of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory, and the decorative special figure start corresponding to the special figure type. It is not a memory display (that is, a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory). If the special figure variable display game executed last time is the special figure 2 variable display game (result is out of the question) and the special figure variable display game to be executed this time is the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure executed this time is special. Figure variation display The decorative special figure start memory display displayed immediately before the start of the game is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory, and the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the special figure type (that is, the first). 1 It is not a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory). Therefore, even in these cases, it is determined in step D43 that the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type is not being displayed.

If the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type is being displayed (step D43; Y), the process proceeds to step D47.
On the other hand, when the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type is not being displayed (step D43; N), the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type to which the executing flag is added is held. It is determined whether the number of migrations included in the change information is one or more (if there are multiple migrations included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added, all of them are one or more) (step). D44).

When the number of transitions is one or more (step D44; Y), the process proceeds to step D47.
On the other hand, when the number of transitions is less than one (step D44; N), the timing for executing (starting or developing) the hold change effect has already ended, so that the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is displayed. Among them, the specific display mode included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added is acquired (step D45).

In step D45, there are a plurality of specific display modes included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added, one of which is the specific display mode corresponding to one or more migrations and the other is 1. If it is a specific display mode corresponding to the number of transitions less than once, the other (specific display mode corresponding to the number of transitions less than one time) is acquired. That is, when the pending change information to which the executing flag is added is ““ blue transition count-1 time ”,“ red transition count 1 time ””, the first specific display mode (blue) is acquired.
Further, when there are a plurality of specific display modes included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added, and both of them are the specific display modes corresponding to the number of transitions less than once, 0. Acquire a specific display mode corresponding to the number of transitions closer to the number of times. That is, when the pending change information to which the executing flag is added is ““ blue transition count-2 times ”,“ red transition count 0 times ””, the second specific display mode (red) is acquired.

Next, in order to display the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the hold change information to which the running flag is added in the specific display mode acquired in step D45, the hold change effect before the hold decrease (before the transition effect) is displayed. The display setting of (step D46) is performed, and the process proceeds to step D47. Decorative special figure corresponding to special figure type When the change time of the special figure change display game to be executed is started when the special figure start memory display is not displayed (step D43; N), the special figure corresponding to the special figure type is displayed. When the start storage display appears on the standby storage display unit 83 and then the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time, the transition effect is performed, but the process of step D46 suspends the start storage display before the transition effect. The decorative special figure start memory display can be made to appear while the change effect is executed.
In the present embodiment, the display is performed in blue hold (or red hold) from the beginning before the transition effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed as white hold at first, and this white hold may be changed to blue hold (or red hold) by the time the transition effect starts.

Next, the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is shifted (step D47), and it is determined whether the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is stored (step D48).
When the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is not stored (step D48; N), that is, when the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is deleted by the shift of step D47, the second hold change effect is produced. End the setting process.
On the other hand, when the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is stored (step D48; Y), the number of transitions included in the hold change information corresponding to the special figure type is updated by -1 (step D49). , It is determined whether or not there is pending change information to which the executing flag is added in the pending change information corresponding to the special figure type (step D50).

When there is pending change information to which the running flag is added (step D50; Y), "blue" is added to the pending change information to which the running flag is added among the pending change information corresponding to the special figure type. It is determined whether "the number of transitions is 0" or "the number of red transitions is 0" is included (step D51).
If neither "blue transition count 0" nor "red transition count 0" is included (step D51; N), the second pending change effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when "blue transition count 0 times" or "red transition count 0 times" is included (step D51; Y), it is the timing to execute (start or develop) the hold change effect, so it is selected as a special figure type. Among the corresponding pending change information, the specific display mode included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added is acquired (step D52). In step D52, when there are a plurality of specific display modes included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added, the specific display mode corresponding to "the number of transitions is 0" is acquired.
Next, in order to display the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the hold change information to which the running flag is added in the specific display mode acquired in step D52, the hold change effect after the hold decrease (after the transition effect). The display setting of (step D53) is performed, and the second pending change effect setting process is terminated.

Further, when there is no pending change information to which the executing flag is attached (step D50; N), that is, when the pending change information to which the executing flag is attached is deleted by the shift in step D47, a special figure is made. An executing flag is added to the pending change information corresponding to the type (when there are a plurality of pending change information corresponding to the special figure type, the earliest pending change information among them) (step D54). Then, among the pending change information corresponding to the special figure type, the number of transitions included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added is one or more times (included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added). If there are a plurality of migrations, it is determined whether all of them are (1 or more) (step D55).

When the number of transitions is one or more (step D55; Y), the second pending change effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the number of transitions is less than one (step D55; N), it is the timing to execute (start or develop) the hold change effect, or the timing has already ended. Among the pending change information corresponding to the type, the specific display mode included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added is acquired (step D56). In step D56, there are a plurality of specific display modes included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added, one of which is the specific display mode corresponding to one or more migrations and the other is 1. If it is a specific display mode corresponding to the number of transitions less than once, the other (specific display mode corresponding to the number of transitions less than one time) is acquired. Further, when there are a plurality of specific display modes included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added, and both of them are the specific display modes corresponding to the number of transitions less than once, 0. Acquire a specific display mode corresponding to the number of transitions closer to the number of times.

Next, in order to display the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the hold change information to which the running flag is added in the specific display mode acquired in step D56, the hold change effect after the hold decrease (after the transition effect) is displayed. The display setting of (step D53) is performed, and the second pending change effect setting process is terminated.
In the present embodiment, after the transition effect, the display is performed in blue hold (or red hold) from the beginning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed in white hold at first, and this white hold may be changed to blue hold (or red hold) by the end of the stop display time of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 29, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), in order to execute the special figure 1 variable display game next to the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed next is executed. At the start, it is determined that the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type (here, special figure 1) is being displayed (step D43; Y). Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (h), the information of the reserved number 4 area is shifted to the reserved number 3 area (step D47), and the number of transitions is updated by -1 as shown in FIG. 29 (i). (Step D49). As shown in FIG. 29 (i), the pending change information to which the execution flag is added includes "red migration count 0" (step D51; Y), and therefore corresponds to "transition count 0". The specific display mode (red in this case) is acquired (step D52), and the display setting of the hold change effect after the hold decrease (after the transition effect) is performed (step D53). As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), during the special figure variation display game after the special figure variation display game executed in FIG. 29 (a), and after the transition effect, FIG. 29 The decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory generated in (a) changes from blue hold to red hold.

FIG. 34 shows another example of the pending change effect.
FIG. 34A shows a state in which the first start storage number is 3 and the second start storage number is 0 during the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variation display game.
Special Figure 1 When a game ball wins a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 and a second start memory (second special figure hold) occurs during execution of the variable display game, the display device 41 is shown in FIG. 34 (b). In, the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b changes. Here, it is assumed that three second start memories are generated.

Since the number of holds immediately after the first second start memory is generated is one, in the hold change effect lottery process executed when the first second start memory is generated, is the player lost to the first lottery? Step D12; N), or even if the first lottery is won, neither the first pattern nor the second pattern is selected in the second lottery (step D16; N). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34 (h), since the hold change information is not stored in the hold number 1 area, the hold change effect setting process executed when the first second start storage occurs is held. It is determined that the change information has not been saved (step D31; N).

In the example shown in FIG. 34, it is assumed that the first lottery is won in the hold change effect lottery process executed when the second second start memory is generated (step D12; Y). That is, it is assumed that the pending change information for the second second start memory is saved (step D18). When the second start storage is generated, the hold change information storage area for the second start storage does not store the hold change information to which the running flag is added (step D19; N). As shown in FIG. 34 (h), an executing flag is added to the hold change information (hold change information for the second second start storage) of the hold number 2 area (step D20). Therefore, in the first hold change effect setting process executed when the second second start memory is generated, it is determined that the hold change information has been saved (step D31; Y), and the executing flag is added. It is determined (step D32; Y). In the example shown in FIG. 34, the reserved change information (pending change information for the second second start memory) saved as shown in FIG. 34 (h) includes "the number of red transitions is 0" (the number of red transitions is 0). Step D33; Y). However, the saved hold change information is the hold change information for the second start memory (step D34; N), and the special figure 1 variation display game is being executed (step D36; N), so that the second second one. 2 When the start memory is generated, the process (step D38) for executing the hold change effect for the start memory is not performed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 34, it is assumed that the first lottery is won in the hold change effect lottery process executed when the third second start memory is generated (step D12; Y). That is, it is assumed that the pending change information for the third second start memory is saved (step D18). When the third second start storage occurs, the hold change information storage area for the second start storage stores the hold change information to which the running flag is added (step D19; Y). As shown in FIG. 34 (h), the running flag is not added to the hold change information (hold change information for the third second start storage) of the hold number 3 area. Therefore, in the first hold change effect setting process executed when the third second start memory is generated, it is determined that the executing flag is not added (step D32; N), so that the third second start memory is executed. When the start memory is generated, the process (step D38) for executing the hold change effect for the start memory is not performed.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), in the display device 41, the variable display ends and the first decorative game display unit The game result is displayed on the 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start storage display on the running storage display unit 84 disappears.
Here, the game result is "off", the first start memory number is 3, and the second start memory number is 3, and in the present embodiment, the special figure 2 variable display game is the special figure 1 variable display. Since the game is executed with priority, when the stop display time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends, the special figure 2 variable display game (based on the first second start memory), which is the next special figure variable display game, is executed. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game) starts. Special Figure 2 When the variable time of the variable display game starts, in the display device 41, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory is displayed on the standby storage display unit 83. After that, when the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), the transition effect is executed and the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b changes. ..

That is, in the example shown in FIG. 34, in the second hold change effect setting process executed at the start of the special figure change display game based on the first second start memory, there is hold change information corresponding to the special figure type. It is determined (step D42; Y), and it is determined that the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type is not being displayed (step D43; N). As shown in FIG. 34 (h), the pending change information to which the execution flag is added includes "red migration count 0" (step D44; N), and therefore corresponds to "transition count 0". The specific display mode (red in this case) is acquired (step D45), and the display setting of the hold change effect before the hold decrease (before the transition effect) is performed (step D46). As a result, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), for example, during the special figure variation display game after the special figure variation display game executed in FIG. 34 (a), and before the transition effect, the figure is shown. A red hold is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second second start memory generated in 34 (a).

Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (i), the information of the hold number 2 area is shifted to the hold number 1 area, and the information of the hold number 3 area is shifted to the hold number 2 area (step). D47), the number of transitions is updated by -1 (step D49). As shown in FIG. 34 (i), the pending change information to which the running flag is added does not include "blue transition count 0" and "red transition count 0" (step D51; N). The display setting (step D53) of the hold change effect after the hold decrease (after the transition effect) is not performed.

Then, when the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), in the display device 41, the variable display ends and the first decorative game display unit The game result is displayed on the 81 and the second decorative game display unit 82, and the decorative special figure start storage display on the running storage display unit 84 disappears.
Here, the game result is "off", the first start memory number is 3, and the second start memory number is 2. In the present embodiment, the special figure 2 variable display game is the special figure 1 variable display. Since the game is executed with priority, when the stop display time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends, the special figure 2 variable display game (based on the second second start memory), which is the next special figure variable display game, is executed. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game) starts. After that, when the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation time, as shown in FIG. 34 (g), the transition effect is executed and the numerical value of the second start storage number display unit 85b changes.

In the example shown in FIG. 34, it is determined that there is hold change information corresponding to the special figure type in the second hold change effect setting process executed at the start of the special figure change display game based on the second second start memory. (Step D42; Y), it is determined that the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the special figure type is being displayed (step D43; Y). That is, since the decorative special figure start memory display (the decorative special figure start memory display displayed before the start of the variable time) that is being displayed continues to be displayed even after the start of the variable time, it starts from the start of the variable time. The process (step D46) for executing (starting or developing) the hold change effect is not performed until the start of the transition effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (j), the information of the hold number 1 area is shifted (erased), and the information of the hold number 2 area is shifted to the hold number 1 area (step D47). The number of transitions is updated by -1 (step D49). Here, since the hold change information to which the execution flag is added is deleted by the shift (step D50; N), as shown in FIG. 34 (k), the hold change information (three) of the hold number 1 area is deleted. The running flag is added to the pending change information about the second start memory of the eye (step D54).

As shown in FIG. 34 (k), the number of transitions included in the pending change information to which the running flag is added is not one or more (step D55; N), and the number of transitions is less than one. Therefore, the specific display mode corresponding to the number of migrations closest to "number of migrations 0" (here, red corresponding to "number of migrations-1") is acquired (step D56), and after the hold is reduced (migration). (After the effect), the display setting of the hold change effect is performed (step D53). As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (g), during the special figure variation display game after the special figure variation display game executed in FIG. 34 (a), and after the transition effect, FIG. 34 The decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the third second start memory generated in (a) changes from white hold to red hold.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the other first start memory (starting memory) that is the target of the hold change effect in the first starting memory stored before the first first starting memory (starting memory B). If there is A), the execution of the hold change effect for the first start memory (start memory B) is prohibited (standby), and the other first start memory (start memory A) is digested. As a result, the execution of the hold change effect for the first first start memory (start memory B) is lifted. Further, when there is another second start memory (start memory A) to be subject to the hold change effect in the second start memory stored before the first second start memory (start memory B). , Execution of the hold change effect for the first second start memory (start memory B) is prohibited (standby), and by digestion of the other second start memory (start memory A), the first second The execution of the hold change effect for the start memory (start memory B) is lifted.

In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not there is a start memory A that is the target of the hold change effect in the start memory stored before the start memory B, that is, when the start memory B occurs. Regardless of whether or not the pending change information to which the executing flag is added is already stored, the pending change effect lottery process (FIG. 30) for the start storage B is executed at the time when the start storage B occurs. I tried to do it, but it is not limited to this.
For example, if there is no start memory A that is the target of the hold change effect in the start memory stored before the start memory B, the hold change for the start memory B at the time when the start memory B occurs. While the effect lottery process is executed, if there is a start memory A that is the target of the hold change effect in the start memory stored before the start memory B, the start memory B is generated when the start memory B is generated. Hold change effect lottery for start memory B at the time of digestion of start memory A (for example, at the start of a special figure variation display game based on start memory A) without executing the hold change effect lottery process. The process may be executed.
Alternatively, regardless of whether or not there is a start memory A that is the target of the hold change effect in the start memory stored before the start memory B, the start memory B is targeted at the time when the start memory B occurs. Only when the start memory A to be the target of the hold change effect is in the start memory stored before the start memory B by executing the hold change effect lottery process, when the start memory A is exhausted again. , The hold change effect lottery process for the start memory B may be executed, and the result of the hold change effect lottery process executed again may be adopted.

Further, the effect control device 300 displays the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 in a specific display mode, thereby displaying the special figure variation display game corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display. In addition to the hold change effect (hereinafter referred to as "waiting hold change effect") that suggests the look-ahead result such as the result of By displaying in the display mode, a pending change effect (hereinafter referred to as "execution") that suggests the result or fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game (currently being executed special figure fluctuation display game) corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display. It may be possible to execute (referred to as "intermediate hold change effect").

Specifically, for example, by performing the third lottery with reference to the third distribution table shown in FIG. 35 (a), the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is changed to the second specific display mode (red). As the timing (timing at which the hold change effect develops), not only the time point displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 but also the time point displayed on the running storage display unit 84 can be selected.
Further, for example, by performing the fourth lottery with reference to the fourth distribution table shown in FIG. 35 (b), the timing for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start storage display to the specific display mode (blue or red) (blue or red). As the timing at which the hold change effect starts), not only the time point displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 but also the time point displayed on the running storage display unit 84 can be selected.

When the first pattern is selected, both the waiting hold change effect and the running hold change effect can be executed (that is, for example, referring to the third distribution table shown in FIG. 35A). 3 Lottery is performed), and even when the second pattern is selected, both the waiting hold change effect and the running hold change effect can be executed (that is, for example, the fourth distribution shown in FIG. 35 (b)). The fourth lottery may be performed with reference to the table).
Alternatively, when the first pattern is selected, only the waiting change effect can be executed (that is, for example, the third lottery is performed with reference to the third distribution table shown in FIG. 31 (c)). , When the second pattern is selected, both the waiting hold change effect and the running hold change effect can be executed (that is, for example, the fourth distribution table is referred to in FIG. 35B). It may be done by lottery).

Alternatively, when the first pattern is selected, both the waiting pending change effect and the running pending change effect can be executed (that is, for example, referring to the third distribution table shown in FIG. 35A). 3 Lottery is performed), and when the second pattern is selected, only the waiting change effect can be executed (that is, for example, the fourth distribution table is referred to in FIG. 31D). It may be done by lottery).
Further, when the second pattern is selected, it may be possible to execute only the pending change effect during execution.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of holdings immediately after the start memory is generated is 1, the time for which the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 is displayed. Since it is short, it is configured not to execute the waiting hold change effect targeting the start memory, but the running hold change effect targeting the start memory may be feasible.
Specifically, for example, by performing the second lottery with reference to the second distribution table shown in FIG. 36 (a), even when the number of reservations immediately after the start memory is generated is one. It is possible to execute a hold change effect targeting the start memory. Then, when the pending change effect can be executed when the number of pending changes is one (that is, for example, the second lottery is performed with reference to the second distribution table shown in FIG. 36A). For example, the third lottery may be performed with reference to the third distribution table shown in FIG. 35 (a), and the fourth lottery may be performed with reference to the fourth distribution table shown in FIG. 36 (b), for example.

In the fourth distribution table shown in FIG. 36 (b), when the number of reservations is 1, only "1 transition count" is selected, and "0 transition count" is not selected. As a result, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is 1, the waiting hold change effect targeting the start memory is not executed, but the running hold change effect targeting the start memory is not executed. Becomes feasible.
In the second distribution table shown in FIG. 36 (a), the first pattern is not selected when the number of reservations is two, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second distribution table shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the number of reservations is two, not only the second pattern but also the first pattern may be selectable.

Here, in the case where the number of holdings is 4 (when the number of holdings immediately after the start storage is 4), the position corresponding to "the number of transitions is 0" is the 4th position of the waiting storage display unit 83 (when the number of holdings is 0). The rightmost position) and the position corresponding to "the number of transitions once" is the third position (the second position from the right) of the standby storage display unit 83, and the position corresponding to "the number of transitions twice". Is the second position (second position from the left) of the standby storage display unit 83, and the position corresponding to "number of transitions 3 times" is the first position (leftmost position) of the standby storage display unit 83. The position corresponding to "the number of transitions is 4" is the running storage display unit 84.

Further, in the case where the number of holds is 3 (when the number of holds immediately after the start storage is 3), the position corresponding to "the number of transitions is 0" is the third position (right) of the standby storage display unit 83. The position corresponding to "the number of transitions once" is the second position (the second position from the left) of the standby storage display unit 83, which corresponds to "the number of transitions twice". The position is the first position (the leftmost position) of the standby storage display unit 83, and the position corresponding to the “number of transitions 3 times” is the running storage display unit 84.

Further, in the case of two holdings (when the number of holdings immediately after the start storage is two), the position corresponding to "the number of transitions is 0" is the second position (left) of the waiting storage display unit 83. The position corresponding to "the number of transitions once" is the first position (the leftmost position) of the standby storage display unit 83, and the position corresponding to "the number of transitions twice" is. The running storage display unit 84.
Further, in the case of one hold number (when the number of hold numbers immediately after the start storage is one), the position corresponding to "the number of transitions is 0" is the first position (most) of the standby storage display unit 83. The position on the left side), which corresponds to the “number of transitions once”, is the running storage display unit 84.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one, the waiting hold change effect for the start memory is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, even if the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one, the waiting hold change effect for the start memory may be executed if a predetermined condition is satisfied.
As described above, when the number of holds immediately after the start memory is generated is one and the time when the start memory is generated is waiting for a customer, the decorative special figure corresponding to the start memory is available. The time during which the start storage display is displayed on the standby storage display unit 83 is the “second predetermined time”.
Further, when the number of holdings immediately after the start memory is generated is one, and the type of the start memory and the type of the special figure variation display game being executed do not match (that is, the start memory is the first. 1 When the start memory is the start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is in the special figure 2 variable display game, or when the start memory is the second start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is the special figure 1 variable display game. The time during which the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is displayed on the standby memory display unit 83 is also the “second predetermined time”.

On the other hand, when the number of holdings immediately after the start memory is generated is one, and the type of the start memory and the type of the special figure variation display game being executed match (that is, the start memory is the first. 1 When the start memory is the start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is in the special figure 1 variable display game, or when the start memory is the second start memory and the time when the start memory is generated is the special figure 2 variable display game. In the case of), the time when the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is displayed on the standby memory display unit 83 is "a special figure that has been executed from the time of the occurrence of the start memory to the time of occurrence. "Time until the stop display time of the variable display game ends" + "second predetermined time".

That is, when the type of the start memory and the type of the special figure variation display game being executed match, the time when the start memory occurs is waiting for a customer, or the type of the start memory and the execution are in progress. Compared to the case where the type of the special figure variation display game does not match, the time for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory on the standby storage display unit 83 is longer.
Therefore, even if the number of holdings immediately after the start memory is one is one, if the condition that the type of the start memory and the type of the special figure variation display game being executed match is satisfied, the condition is satisfied. It may be possible to execute the waiting change effect for the start memory.

In FIG. 29 (e), when the suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the hold change effect (specifically, the effect of displaying the character image acting on the decorative special figure start memory display) is changed from blue hold to red hold. However, the timing of executing the suggestion effect is not limited to this. That is, the suggestion effect may be executed when the white hold changes to the blue hold, or the suggestion effect may be executed when the white hold changes to the red hold.
Further, even if the suggestion effect is executed, the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display may not change, or even if the suggestion effect is not executed, the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display changes. It may be done.

Further, a suggestion effect lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the suggestion effect may be performed. This suggestion effect lottery may be executed in the first hold change effect setting process performed at the start winning, or in the second hold change effect setting process performed at the start (immediately before the start) of the special figure variation display game. You may. Further, in the suggestion effect lottery, not only whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, but also the execution timing of the suggestion effect if it is decided to be executed may be determined.
Of course, the suggestion effect is not limited to the effect of displaying the character image acting on the decorative special figure start memory display. The suggestion effect may be, for example, an effect of displaying a character image (for example, a character image such as "change !?") suggesting the execution of the hold change effect, or blinking the decorative special figure start memory display. It may be an effect suggesting that the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display changes depending on the situation.

Further, when the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed at a predetermined position, the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display may be changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode.
Specifically, for example, when the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed at the first position of the standby storage display unit 83, the decorative special figure start memory display may be made to blink without fail. In this case, at the first position of the standby storage display unit 83, a hold change effect (hereinafter referred to as “hold blink effect”) for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display in a blinking display mode different from the normal display mode is always executed. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the special figure variation display game corresponding to the decorative special figure start storage display is about to start by this hold blinking effect.

From the above, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a game machine that executes a game (special figure variation display game) based on the establishment of the start condition and gives the player a game value according to the result of the game. Therefore, a start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of start memory, which is the right to execute the game based on the establishment of the start condition, and a notice effect (waiting) regarding the game before the game is executed. A notice effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a hold change effect) is provided, and the advance notice effect includes a first pattern executed in one effect mode and then executed in another effect mode. There is a second pattern that is executed in the effect mode and then not executed in another effect mode, and the advance notice effect execution means is a game based on the start memory in response to the start memory being stored in the start storage means. When the pattern of the advance notice effect is selected and the number of start storages stored in the start storage means is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more, the number of start storages stored in the start storage means is the predetermined number. It is configured so that the rate at which the first pattern is selected is higher than when it is less than (see FIG. 31 (b)).

Therefore, when the number of start memories is a predetermined number or more, the ratio of the advance notice effect being executed in the first pattern in which the effect mode is switched in the middle increases, so that the player can be provided with the advance notice effect without getting tired. It can be done, and the fun of the game is improved.
Further, since the selection ratio of the pattern of the advance notice effect differs depending on the number of start memories, it is possible to suppress the stopping of the game ball.

The predetermined number is not limited to three and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, in the present embodiment, the number of transitions corresponding to the first specific display mode (blue) and the number of transitions corresponding to the second specific display mode (red) in the first pattern are different. The number of times may be the same. Specifically, in the third lottery, for example, "" blue transition count 1 time "," red transition count 1 time "" may be selectable. In this case, the special figure executed when the start memory occurs. During the variable display game, a white hold is displayed as the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory, and during the next special figure variable display game of the special figure variable display game that was executed when the start memory occurred. , The hold change effect that changes this white hold to red hold via blue hold is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the first pattern, the effect mode (specific display mode) is switched once, that is, the pattern is changed from blue hold to red hold, but the number of times the effect mode (specific display mode) is switched is It may be multiple times. Specifically, for example, the first pattern changes from the blue hold to the green hold (green ornamental special figure start memory display) having a higher expectation than the blue hold, and then from the green hold to the green hold. It may be a pattern that changes to a red hold with high expectations.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first specific display mode is blue and the second specific display mode is red, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first specific display mode may be the mode with the lowest expectation (for example, blinking). Further, the second specific display mode may be the mode with the highest expectation (for example, rainbow color).
For example, in the present embodiment, when there is a specific display mode other than the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode, even if the display is performed in the second specific display mode (red), the display further develops (for example, from red). It may change to iridescent). On the other hand, by setting the second specific display mode to the mode with the highest expectation (for example, rainbow color), even if there is a specific display mode other than the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode, When displayed in the second specific display mode (rainbow color), there is no possibility of further development. That is, when the second specific display mode is the mode with the highest expectation (for example, rainbow color), the second pattern is displayed in the first specific display mode (mode with lower expectation than rainbow color, for example, red). The pattern A to be displayed and the pattern B to be displayed in the second specific display mode (rainbow color) are included. In the case of pattern A, it is unknown whether or not there is further development at the time of displaying in the specific display mode (red) (whether the second pattern is selected or the first pattern is selected). In the case of pattern B, it becomes clear that there is no further development at the time of displaying in the specific display mode (rainbow color) (it is clear that the second pattern is selected).

Further, in the present embodiment, the demotion of the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is prohibited, but the demotion may be permitted. For example, in the case where the demotion is permitted, if there is a specific display mode other than the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode, even if the display is performed in the first specific display mode (blue), the demotion is further performed ( For example, it may change from blue to blinking). On the other hand, by setting the first specific display mode to the mode with the lowest expectation (for example, blinking), even if there is a specific display mode other than the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode, the first specific display mode is the first. 1 When displayed in a specific display mode (blinking), there is no possibility of further demotion. That is, when the first specific display mode is the mode with the lowest expectation (for example, blinking), the second pattern includes the pattern C displayed in the first specific display mode (blinking) and the second specific display mode (blinking). A pattern D to be displayed in a mode with a higher degree of expectation, for example, blue) is included. In the case of pattern D, it is unclear whether or not there is further demotion when it is displayed in the specific display mode (blue), whereas in the case of pattern C, it is further when it is displayed in the specific display mode (blinking). It becomes clear that there is no demotion.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the advance notice effect executing means (effect control device 300) is stored in the start storage means when the start memory is stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). When the number of start-up memories is less than a predetermined number (for example, 0), it can be configured not to execute the advance notice effect (waiting hold change effect) regarding the game based on the start-up memory. (See FIG. 31 (b)).

With such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently perform a notice effect. That is, when the starting memory number is less than or equal to a specific number, the period before the start (before execution) of the game to be announced is shorter than when the starting memory number exceeds the specific number. It is not possible to secure sufficient execution time for (change production). Therefore, when the number of start memories is less than or equal to a specific number, the player does not notice even if the advance notice effect (waiting hold change effect) is executed, and the advance notice effect (waiting hold change effect) is wasted. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to efficiently perform the advance notice effect by configuring so that the advance notice effect (waiting hold change effect) is not executed.
The specific number is not limited to 0 and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a second notice effect execution means (effect control device 300) that executes a notice effect (execution pending change effect) related to the game during the execution of the game, and is provided with a second notice effect. The execution means is said to be the case even when the number of start storages stored in the start storage means is a specific number (for example, 0) or less when the start storage is stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). It is possible to configure the advance notice effect (execution pending change effect) regarding the game based on the start memory so that it can be executed (see FIG. 36).

With such a configuration, it is possible to perform an effective notice effect. That is, even if the number of start storages is less than or equal to a specific number, for example, if the execution time (variable time) of the game subject to advance notice is longer than the predetermined time (for example, the second predetermined time), the advance notice effect (execution pending change effect) ) Can be sufficiently secured, so that an effective advance notice can be produced.

The advance notice effect executed by the advance notice effect execution means, that is, the advance notice effect (pre-reading advance notice effect) related to the game executed before the execution of the game is not limited to the waiting hold change effect and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the advance notice effect executed by the advance notice effect execution means specifies a zone advance notice effect (there are a strong zone and a weak zone) in which the background and other effects are specific effects, and the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game. It may be a chance eye notice effect (there is a blue chance eye and a red chance eye) as the result mode of.

Here, in the advance notice effect, the special figure variation display game that is being executed when the start memory of the advance notice is generated is later than the special figure variation display game that is being executed when the start memory of the advance notice is generated. A notice effect that can be executed even during the figure variation display game (such as a hold change effect) and a special figure variation display game that is executed when the start memory of the notice target occurs. There is a noticeable effect (zone notice effect, chance eye notice effect, etc.) that can be executed during the special figure change display game after the special figure change display game that was executed when the memory was generated. If the advance notice effect to be executed is a notice effect that can be executed during the special figure variation display game that is executed when the start memory of the advance notice target occurs, the timing for executing (starting or developing) the advance notice effect is ". "No migration count" can be selected. On the other hand, if the advance notice effect to be executed is a notice effect that cannot be executed during the special figure variation display game that is executed when the start memory of the advance notice is generated, the advance notice effect is executed (start or development). ) Is not selected as the timing of "0 transitions".

Further, the advance notice effect executed by the second advance notice effect execution means, that is, the advance notice effect related to the game executed during the execution of the game is not limited to the pending change effect during execution, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the advance notice effect executed by the second advance notice effect execution means may be a zone advance notice effect or a chance eye advance notice effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, the advance notice effect executed by the advance notice effect execution means and the advance notice effect executed by the second advance notice effect execution means are similar in that the decorative special figure start storage display is displayed in a specific display mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the advance notice effect executed by the advance notice effect execution means and the advance notice effect executed by the second advance notice effect execution means are similar to each other, but are not limited thereto, and the advance notice effect execution means. The advance notice effect executed by the second advance notice effect and the advance notice effect executed by the second advance notice effect execution means may be effects that are not similar to each other.

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.

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 that executes the special figure 2 variable display game with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, the gaming machine 10 may be 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, and the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 may be executed. It may be a gaming machine that executes the variable display game in the order of winning, or may be a gaming machine that can simultaneously execute the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game.
Further, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to a gaming machine that does not simultaneously display the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory and the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory on the display device 41. .. That is, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory and the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory may be simultaneously displayed on the display device 41.

10 Pachinko machine 41 Display device (effect display means)
51 Special Figure 1 Display (1st variable display means)
52 Special Figure 2 Display (Second Variable Display Means)
100 Game control device (game control means, start storage means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, notice effect execution means, second notice effect execution means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a starting condition and generates a special gaming state in which a gaming value can be given to a player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of start memory, which is the right to execute the game based on the establishment of the start condition,
A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect related to the game before the execution of the game is provided.
For the above-mentioned notice production,
The first pattern, which is executed in one effect mode and then executed in another effect mode,
There is a second pattern, which is executed in one effect mode and then not executed in the other effect mode.
The advance notice effect executing means selects a pattern of the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory in response to the start memory being stored in the start storage means.
The ratio of executing the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory differs depending on the number of start memories stored in the start memory when the start memory is stored in the start storage means.
When the result of the game based on the start memory is the special result , the ratio of executing the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory increases as the number of start memories stored in the start memory means increases. Try to be high
If the result of the game based on the start memory is not the special result, the ratio of executing the advance notice effect regarding the game based on the start memory increases as the number of start memories stored in the start memory means increases. Try to be low
When the number of start storages stored in the start storage means is a predetermined number or more, the first pattern is compared with the case where the number of start storages stored in the start storage means is less than the predetermined number. A gaming machine characterized by a high selection rate of.

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