JP7340223B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a game is capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of starting memories that are the right to execute a variable display game based on the inflow of a game ball into a starting area, and is capable of displaying a starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory on a display device. In the machine, the starting memory display is the starting memory display (
It is common that the starting memory display (corresponding to the variable display game being executed) is displayed side by side in a predetermined display area so that the order of digestion can be seen. Furthermore, a gaming machine that can perform a preview effect using a start memory display is also known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
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Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-140391

The purpose of the present invention is to increase the interest of players .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1,
In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the landing of a game ball in a starting area,
a game control means capable of storing a starting memory that provides the right to execute the game based on the winning of a game ball in the starting area;
a production control means capable of displaying a starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory on a display means;
A movable member controlled by the production control means,
The performance control means is
A pre-execution starting memory display, which is the starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory corresponding to the game before execution, can be displayed in the first display area of the display means, and the starting memory corresponding to the game before execution can be displayed. A starting memory number display indicating the number of digits can be displayed in a second display area of the display means,
The first display area includes an appearance area, a first standby area, and a second standby area,
When a game ball enters the starting area and the number of starting memories increases, after making the pre-execution starting memory display corresponding to a new starting memory appear in the appearance area, the first standby area or the first 2 can be displayed on the display means to move to a standby area;
The pre-execution start memory display can be displayed in the second standby area while the pre-execution start memory display is not displayed in the first standby area, and
The pre-execution start memory display can be displayed in the first standby area while the pre-execution start memory display is not displayed in the second standby area,
In a predetermined performance, the movable member is operated, the pre-execution start memory display is hidden from the display means, and the start memory number display is continued in the second display area of the display means without changing the display position. It is characterized in that it can be displayed as

According to the present invention , it is possible to increase the interest of players .

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of a gaming machine. 3 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining starting port switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure start opening switch common processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judgment processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judgment processing. It is a flowchart explaining a look-ahead jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 normal processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 normal processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 variation start processing and special figure 2 variation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing of the production control device. 3 is a flowchart illustrating received command check processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating received command analysis processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating one-shot command processing. 12 is a flowchart illustrating prefetch variable command processing. It is a diagram explaining a board presentation device. It is a diagram explaining a board presentation device. It is a diagram explaining a board presentation device. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold notice performance according to the second embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of weak hold continuous performance.

<First embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 has an outer frame (
It is assembled to the support frame (11) so that it can be rotated to open and close. The game board 30 (see Figure 2) has a front frame 1
It is stored in a storage section (not shown) formed on the front side of 2. In addition, front frame (body frame) 1
2 includes a glass frame 15 (
A transparent plate holding frame) is attached.

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration, presentation, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps, LEDs, etc. are set in an abnormality notification color (for example, red). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (flashing)) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects) are provided. Furthermore, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided at the bottom of the front frame 12. Furthermore, when an abnormality occurs, the content of the abnormality is notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. Note that a lamp for reporting an abnormality in dispensing may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper tray 21 (
A storage tray), an upper tray ball outlet 22 through which the game balls paid out from the payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out, and an upper tray ball outlet 22 from which the game balls paid out when the upper tray 21 is full are A lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing balls, an operation section 24 for a batted ball launching device, and the like are provided. Furthermore, the upper plate 21
A production button switch 25a for receiving press operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the button.
A production button 25 with a built-in is provided. Further, a touch panel 29 is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the production button 25 for receiving touch operation input from the player.
Furthermore, a keyhole 26 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 for inserting a key for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15.
In this embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device may be provided near the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

Further, to the right of the production button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that the player operates to receive a ball from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a discharge button 27 that is operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the ball launcher fires game balls supplied from the upper tray 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. do. In addition, the player may press the production button 25 or the touch panel 2.
By operating 9, in a variable display game (ornamental special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), it is possible to perform an effect that involves the player's operation.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be explained using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat game board body 8 that serves as a mounting base for various components.
0. The game board main body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front side of the game board main body 80 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30. A gaming area 32 is provided. The game machine 10 is configured to play a game by firing a game ball from a ball firing device into a game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31. In the game area 32, windmills, obstacle nails, and the like are arranged as members for changing the direction of the game balls flowing down, and the fired game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

At approximately the center of the game area 32, a center case 40 is attached that forms a window that serves as a display area for a variable display game. A display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is arranged behind a window portion formed in the center case 40.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured of a device having a display screen, such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area (display area) where images can be displayed on the display screen, still images and videos can be displayed as production images, such as characters that produce multiple identification information (special symbols) or a special symbol variation display game. Information regarding the game, such as a background image that enhances the presentation effect, is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special symbol variable display game corresponding to the special symbol variable display game is played. Furthermore, images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) are displayed on the display screen.

The center case 40 is equipped with a board performance device 44 that performs a game performance by operating. This board presentation device 44 can be operated downward from the state shown in FIG.
In the gaming area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, a normal symbol starting gate (common symbol starting gate) 34 is provided. A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the regular figure starting gate 34 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the regular figure starting gate 34. When the game ball hit into the game area 32 passes through the regular figure starting gate 34, the regular figure variation display game is executed.

Two general winning holes 35 are arranged in the gaming area 32 at the lower left of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the gaming area 32 at the lower right of the center case 40. Winning of game balls into these general winning holes 35 is detected by a winning hole switch 35a (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning hole 35.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a starting prize opening 36 (first starting prize area) is provided which provides a starting condition for the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game). The game ball that has won the starting prize opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the center case 40, there is provided a normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning area) that provides starting conditions for the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game). The winning game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
The normal variable prize winning device 37 includes a movable member (not shown), and this movable member normally maintains a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot enter. When the result of the general figure fluctuation display game is a predetermined result, the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) serving as a drive device causes the game ball to enter the open state (game It is designed so that it can be changed to a state advantageous to the person.

In addition, in this embodiment, the movable member of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 is the ordinary electric solenoid 37.
Although it is a so-called tongue-type ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes by moving forward and backward (sliding) with c, the movable member of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 is not limited to this. Normal variable winning device 3
The movable member 7 may be, for example, a normal electric accessory in the form of an attacker, which opens when the upper end side is rotated toward the front side by the general electric solenoid 37c, or it can be opened by rotating the upper end side toward the front side by the general electric solenoid 37c, or it can be opened by rotating the upper end side toward the front side by the general electric power solenoid 37c, or it can be opened by rotating the upper end side toward the front side by the general electric power solenoid 37c. It may be a normal electric accessory in the shape of a tulip that opens in the shape of a ``''.
Further, the normal variable winning device 37 allows the game ball to win even when the movable member is in the closed state, and may be in a state where it is more difficult to win the game ball in the closed state than in the open state.

In the gaming area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, between the normal figure starting gate 34 and the normal variable winning device 37, there is a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. A convertible first special variable prize winning device (superior prize winning opening) 38 is provided. The first special variable winning device 38 has an opening/closing member (not shown) that moves forward and backward (slides).
By doing so, the top prize opening is converted into a state where game balls can flow into it. 1st special variable winning device 3
8 converts the upper prize winning opening from the closed state to the open state depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and makes it easier for the game ball to flow into the upper winning opening, so that the player can receive a predetermined amount of money. A gaming value (prize ball) is given. The winning game ball in the first special variable winning device 38 is detected by the big winning opening switch (counting switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

Inside the upper-level winning opening (winning area), a specific area into which game balls can flow is provided, and a lever solenoid 38f is installed to change the probability of game balls flowing into the specific area.
A lever member is provided which is actuated by (see FIG. 3). A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) that can detect the inflow of game balls is provided in the specific area, and based on the detection of game balls by the specific area switch 38d, an advantageous situation for the player is determined. (In this embodiment, the high probability state occurs after the special game state ends). The game balls that have flowed into the specific area are discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38.

Furthermore, a remaining ball ejection port switch 38e (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the top prize winning port to detect game balls that are ejected to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 without flowing into a specific area. ing. The number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch 38a provided inside the upper university winning opening (the number of gaming balls flowing into the upper university winning opening), the specific area switch 38d, and the remaining ball outlet switch 38
By matching the number of game balls detected in e (the number of game balls ejected from the University of Japan prize opening), it can be confirmed that all the game balls in the University of Japan prize winning hole have been ejected, and this is basically the confirmation. No new prize openings will be opened until the end of the event.

In the gaming area 32 below the center case 40, on the right side of the starting prize opening 36, there is a second special variable prize that can be converted into a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. A device (lower prize opening) 39 is provided. 2nd special variable prize winning device 3
9 converts the lower prize opening into a state in which game balls can enter by moving an opening/closing member (not shown) forward and backward (sliding). The second special variable winning device 39 converts the lower large prize opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure variable display game, thereby facilitating the flow of game balls into the lower large winning opening. , a predetermined gaming value (prize ball) is awarded to the player. The winning game ball in the second special variable winning device 39 is detected by the big winning opening switch (counting switch) 39a (see FIG. 3).

In the gaming area 32 below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that do not win the winning opening or the like.
Also, outside the gaming area 32 and at the lower right corner of the game board main body 80, special pattern fluctuation display games (special pattern 1 fluctuation display game, special pattern 2 fluctuation display game) and regular pattern fluctuation display games are executed. A batch display device 50 is provided.

The collective display device 50 is a special map 1 composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp), etc.
Consists of a special figure 1 display device (first special figure variation display section) 51 for the variable display game, a special figure 2 display device (second special figure variation display section) 52 for the special figure 2 variable display game, and an LED lamp. A first memory display section 53 for informing the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game that has been changed, and a second memory display section 54 for informing the starting memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game constituted by an LED lamp. Be prepared.

The batch display device 50 also includes a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a jackpot (the number of times the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are opened and closed), and a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a jackpot (the number of times the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are opened and closed), and a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a jackpot (the number of opening and closing times of the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39), and a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a jackpot (the number of opening and closing times of the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39), and a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a jackpot (the number of opening and closing times of the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39), and a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a jackpot (the number of opening and closing times of the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39). A first game state display section 56 that informs how to play (how to play that corresponds to the game state), and a probability display section 57 that reports the probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game are provided. There is. The collective display device 50 includes a probability state display section that displays that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, and a display that lights up when a jackpot occurs to notify the occurrence of a jackpot. A section (display device) or the like may be provided.
Further, there is a general pattern display section 58 that displays the general pattern fluctuation display game, a memory display section 59 for informing the starting memory number of the general pattern fluctuation display game, and a time saving state that lights up when a time saving state occurs to notify the occurrence of the time saving state. A notification section 60 and the like are provided.

In the special figure variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, for example, while the variable display game is being executed, that is, while the decorative special figure variable display game is being played on the display device 41, the center The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. The blinking period is set to, for example, 100 msec. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, in the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the center segment, the 8th segment provided on the lower right side of the 7 segments is also driven to blink. It will be displayed that it is changing, and special map 1
It is configured such that it is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 and the special figure 2. When the result of the game is a "lost" result, for example, the center segment (for special map 1, the 8th segment on the lower right side) is lit, and the result of the game is "lost". In the case of a "win", the game result is displayed by lighting up result formats (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the winning result format (special result format).

The first memory display unit 53 displays the number of unused balls (starting memory number = pending number) out of the number of winning balls entered into the starting winning hole 36, which is a condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, by turning off a plurality of LEDs. ,lighting blinking)
Displayed by
The second memory display unit 54 is a normal variable winning device 37 which is a condition for starting the variation of the special figure 2 display 52.
The number of unused balls (starting memory number = pending number) out of the number of winning balls in the game is displayed by turning off and turning on multiple LEDs (
(blinking).
The round display section 55 is composed of LED lamps, etc., and when not in a special game state, all the LEDs are turned off, and during the special game state, the LEDs are turned off in accordance with the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Turn it on. Note that the round display section 55 may be configured with a 7-segment type display.

The first gaming state display section 56 is composed of an LED lamp, etc., and for example, in a gaming state where left-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting (normal hitting), all the LEDs are turned off, and the left-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting. In a game state in which right-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting (right-handed hitting), all the LEDs are turned on.
The probability display section 57 is composed of an LED lamp, etc., and for example, the jackpot probability state is a low probability state (
If the probability state of a jackpot is a high probability state (variable probability state), all the LEDs are turned off.

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

The CPU section 110 is a gaming microcomputer (CP) called an amusement chip (IC).
U) 111, and an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that includes an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator and generates a reference clock for a CPU operating clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with DC32V, DC12V, and DC5 generated by the power supply device 400.
A DC voltage of a predetermined level, such as V, is supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 is an AC-DC generator that generates a DC voltage of 32V from a 24V AC power source.
A normal power supply unit 410 having a converter or a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and a gaming microcomputer 1.
a backup power supply section 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of 11 in the event of a power outage;
It has a power outage monitoring circuit and includes a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power outage monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power outage.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the gaming control device 100, but the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are configured on a separate board or integrated with the gaming control device 100, that is, the main It may also be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are subject to replacement when changing models, the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are installed on a board separate from the power supply device 400 or the main board, as in this embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to remove it from replacement and reduce costs.

The backup power supply section 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power source is the gaming microcomputer 111 (
In particular, the data stored in the RAM is maintained even during a power outage or after the power is cut off. That is, the gaming control device 100 can store and retain information regarding the game even if a power outage occurs and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and after the power is restored, the game can be resumed based on the stored information. It serves as a game information storage and holding means.
The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, and when it drops to 17V or less, detects the occurrence of a power outage, changes the power outage monitoring signal, and generates a reset signal after a predetermined time. Output. Also, when the power is turned on or when a power failure is recovered, a reset signal is output after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the gaming control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. This R
When the AM 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. will be held. 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 type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores unchanging information for game control (programs, fixed data, judgment values of various random numbers, etc.), and the RAM 111C serves as a work area for the CPU 111A and a storage area for various signals and random numbers during game control. used as. ROM111B or RAM11
As 1C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the performance, the presence or absence of a ready-to-reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table used by the CPU 111A to determine a variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the starting memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a loss, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), and tables for determining the fluctuation pattern before reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.). It includes tables (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining first half variation patterns, which are patterns.

Here, reach (ready-to-reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays multiple display results at different times, and the multiple display results are predetermined. A gaming state in which the gaming state is advantageous to the player when a special result mode occurs (special gaming state)
In the gaming machine 10, at a stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed,
This is a display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device has progressed to the stage before the display results are derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode have not been met. This refers to the display mode that does not exist. For example, a state in which variable display is performed using a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result aspect is complete (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Furthermore, the reach state is the display state at the point when the display control of the display device has progressed to the stage before the display results are derived and displayed, and is determined before the display results are derived and displayed. A display state in which at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, a decorative special figure variable display game displayed on a display device in response to a special figure variable display game may vary a plurality of pieces of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas of the display device. After displaying, if the variable display is to be stopped in the left, right, and middle order to display the result mode, the left and right variable display areas will display a state where the conditions for the special result mode are met (for example, The state in which the variable display stops with the same identification information is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display of all variable display areas is temporarily stopped, any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas meet the conditions for special result mode (for example, the same The state of identification information,
However, it is also possible to make the remaining variable display area (excluding the special result mode) into a ready-to-reach state, and to display the remaining variable display area in a variable manner from this ready-to-reach state.

This reach state includes multiple reach performances, and the reach performances with different possibilities of deriving special results (different expected values) include normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach), Special 3
Reach (SP3 Reach) and Premier Reach are set. The expected values are: No reach < Normal reach < Special 1 reach < Special 2 reach < Special 3 reach <
The prices increase in order of premier reach. Moreover, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in the special symbol variable display game (when it becomes a jackpot). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when the result is a loss). Therefore, a state in which a ready-to-win state occurs is a state in which there is a higher possibility of a jackpot than in a case in which a ready-to-reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes the game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the performance control device 300, generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and display device, and operates the game machine. Controls the entire 10. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining a hit in the special figure fluctuation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and a fluctuation pattern (
Random number generation to generate variable pattern random numbers to determine the execution time of variable display games in various reach and non-reach variable displays), random number to generate winning random numbers to determine hits in general figure variable display games, etc. circuit, and a clock generator that generates a clock that provides a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ing.

In addition, the CPU 111A uses the ROM 111B in processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the memory is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A calculates the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game (big hit, small hit, or miss), the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state), Based on the starting memory number and the like, one of the plurality of variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. Here, CPU111A
constitutes fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

The payout control device 200 is equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit according to the prize ball payout command (command and data) from the game control device 100 to play the prize ball. Performs control for dispensing. Further, the payout control device 200 controls the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit to pay out the rental balls.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, 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 big winning opening switch 38a in the first special variable winning device 38, the big winning opening switch 39a in the second special variable winning device 39, the gate switch in the general figure starting gate 34 34a, a specific area switch 38d and a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e disposed in the first special variable winning device 38, an out ball detection switch 32a that detects all the game balls that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game. connected to
An interface chip (nearby I/O
/F) 121 is provided. The proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so the lead wires of sensors and proximity switches may be improperly shorted, the sensor or switch may be removed from the connector, or the lead wires may be cut and left floating. The device is configured to be able to detect abnormal conditions such as the following, and to output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, third input port 124, or fourth input port 126, and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a, winning port switch 35a, big winning port switches 38a, 39a, and gate switch 3
The detection signal 4a is input to the second input port 123. Also, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the specific area switch 38d, the remaining ball ejection switch 38e, and the out ball detection switch 3
The detection signal 2a is input to the fourth input port 126. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , a detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality in a sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124 .

The third input port 124 also includes a detection signal from a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, a detection signal from a vibration sensor 65 for detecting vibrations of the gaming machine 10,
A detection signal from a glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the gaming machine 10 and a detection signal from a main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 etc. of the gaming machine 10 are also input. It has become so.

Further, a signal from a setting key switch 152 that detects an operation of the setting key operation unit is input to the third input port 124 . The setting key operation section has a keyhole into which the setting key is inserted.
The configuration is such that the corresponding setting key can be turned only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect whether it is turned, and is turned on when it is turned, and turned off when it is not turned.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation section are operation sections for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values of special results in the special figure fluctuation display game are assigned, and these operation sections are operated. By doing this, you can select a probability setting value that is assigned a probability value that will result in a special result in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value will be used in the game. There is. Here, six probability setting values, "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", are prepared.

When selecting the probability setting value, the probability setting value can be changed by turning on the power of the gaming machine while operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 while turning the setting key of the setting key operation section. The probability setting value change mode is entered, and the RAM initialization switch 1 is pressed during the probability setting value change mode.
By operating (pressing) 12, the probability setting value can be changed. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and accessory ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays information on the probability setting value while performing operations related to the probability setting value (while in the probability setting value change mode or probability setting value confirmation mode); The calculated base value and accessory ratio are now displayed.

Furthermore, by turning on the power of the gaming machine while turning the setting key on the setting key operation section (without operating the RAM initialization switch 112), the currently selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153. However, the probability setting value confirmation mode is set, in which the probability setting value cannot be changed. In addition,
The RAM initialization switch 112 and setting key operation section cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment type display, and is adapted to display the probability setting value as a number from 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode that allows the probability setting value to be recognized may be used. In addition, other types of display devices such as liquid crystal display devices may be used,
The probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emitted color of one or more LEDs.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the outputs to the second input port 123 and the outputs to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out-ball detection switch 32a) are connected to the main board 100.
The light is also supplied from the relay board 70 to a test firing test device (not shown). Furthermore, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37
The detection signal a is 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, a voltage of 12V is supplied to the proximity I/F 121 from the power supply device 400 in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

The data held by the second input port 123 is transmitted to the enable signal CE by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123.
It can be read by asserting 2 (changing to valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122, which will be described later.

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

In addition, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt 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, etc., and the Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has the function of removing noise from.
A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and an 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. In other words, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is
The signal is input directly to the reset terminal provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130. Furthermore, by outputting the reset signal RESET directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, the sight-fire test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the sight-fire test device is turned off. It is configured as follows. Further, the configuration may be such that the reset signal RESET can be output to the sight test equipment via the relay board 70. Note that the reset signal RESET is applied to each port 122, 123,
124 and 126 are not supplied. The data set in each port of the output section 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset to prevent system malfunction. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 arranged in a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the performance control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. Note that this is one-way communication in which signals cannot be input from the production control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 is connected to a data bus 140 and sends data to inform a test shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown) of special symbol information of a variable display game, a signal indicating a jackpot probability state, etc. via a 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 game machine that is an actual machine (mass-produced and sold product) installed in a game parlor. Note that the detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a starting 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, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor 61, panel radio sensor 62, and vibration sensor 65 that cannot be directly supplied to the test firing test device are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, such as those detected by the gaming microcomputer 111. The signal 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 sight test equipment, and a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal without going through the buffer. There is. The 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 selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device.

Further, the output section 130 is provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 is connected to a first big winning hole solenoid (big winning hole solenoid 1) 38b that opens the first special variable winning device 38 and a second big winning hole solenoid (big winning hole solenoid 1) that opens the second special variable winning device 39. Winning port solenoid 2) 39b, first special variable winning device 38
It outputs the operation data of the lever solenoid 38f that operates the lever member inside and the normal electric solenoid 37c that opens the normal variable winning device 37, and displays the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the currently selected probability setting value. This is a port for output.
The output unit 130 also includes 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 collective display device 50; Turn on/off the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.
A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting off data.

The output unit 130 also outputs information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 7.
A fifth output port 137 is provided for output to 1. The external information terminal board 71 is equipped with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device installed at a game parlor (an information collection terminal, a game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.), and can transmit information about the game machine 10. It is now possible to supply it 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 Schmitt buffer 132.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 includes a first output port that receives the operation data signals of the big prize opening solenoids 38b and 39b, the lever solenoid 38f, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. A driver (drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an on/off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50, which is output from the third output port 135, and a second driver 138b, which is output from the fourth output port 136. A third driver 138c outputs an on/off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, and an external information signal is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71. A fourth driver 138d outputs the output, and a fifth driver 138e receives the display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134, generates a drive signal, and outputs the same. Note that data is transmitted from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e by serial communication.

The first driver 138a is supplied with DC 32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that it can drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. The fifth driver 138e has a power supply voltage of D to drive the performance display device 153 that operates at 5V.
C5V is supplied from power supply device 400.
Further, the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the batch display device 50 includes DC1
2V is supplied. The third driver 138c that drives the digit line is for drawing out the digit line according to the display data with a current, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, thereby achieving a dynamic drive system. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in , and the LEDs are turned on.
The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V.
In addition, the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output section 130 of the gaming control device 100, that is, not on the main board but on the relay board 70 side.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as the identification code and program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. Photo coupler 13
Reference numeral 9 is configured to enable mutual communication between the gaming microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 500 so that data can be sent and received by serial communication. In addition, since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 like a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, 124, and 126 are not provided. do not have.

Note that, although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36,
The starting opening 2 switch 37a, winning opening switch 35a, big winning opening switches 38a, 39a, and gate switch 34a in the normal variable winning device 37 are equipped with magnetic detection coils, and when metal comes close to the coil, the magnetic field changes. A non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects game balls using a phenomenon is used. Furthermore, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the gaming machine 10 and the main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 etc. are microswitches having mechanical contacts. can be used.

Next, the configuration of the production control device 300 will be explained using FIG. 4. Performance control device 30
0 is a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 consisting of an amusement chip (IC) like the gaming microcomputer 111, and image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. VD as a graphics processor that performs
P (Video Display Processor) 312 and a speaker 19 for various melodies and sound effects.
It is equipped with a sound source LSI 314 that controls the output of sound for reproduction from a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a program ROM 321 consisting of a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a RAM 322 that stores stored contents even when power is not supplied during a power outage. A storable FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 serving as a timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. Note that a RAM providing 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 gaming microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the performance, and instructs the VDP 312 to output video contents, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, lights decorative lamps, and controls motors. It performs processes such as controlling the drive and solenoid and managing performance time.

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

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

A vertical synchronization signal VSYN is sent from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311 for synchronizing the image on the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30.
C. A synchronization signal STS that provides data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
The main control microcomputer 311 receives interrupt signals INT0 to INT0 to notify processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM, and a wait signal to indicate that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal WAIT and the like are also input.

The production control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 using the LVDS (low amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization 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 storing audio data is connected to the audio source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. In addition, an interrupt signal INT is sent from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
is now entered. The production control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is outputted from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the production control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives commands transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I/F 331, a production control command signal (production command ). Gaming microcomputer 111 of gaming control device 100
operates at DC5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the production control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

The production control device 300 also includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18, etc.) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided therein, and a game board 3
0 (including the center case 40)
A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control movable accessories (such as movable accessories that enhance the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address/data bus 340. Note that even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device equipped with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates a device for effect), and a frame effect movable body control circuit is provided to drive and control the frame effect device. good.

Furthermore, the performance control device 300 includes a performance button switch 25a built in the performance button 25 provided in the glass frame 15, a performance accessory switch 47 (performance accessory switch 47) that detects the initial position of the motor in the board performance device 44, etc. A function that detects the on/off state of the motor switch) and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a function that detects the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 and sends it to the main control microcomputer 311. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a detection signal is provided.

The normal power supply section 410 of the power supply device 400 is the production control device 300 having the above configuration.
In order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled by it, 32V DC to drive the motor and solenoids, a display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, 12V DC to drive the motor and LEDs, DC5 which becomes the power supply voltage of command I/F331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a DC 15V voltage for driving a motor, LED, and speaker. Furthermore, as the main control microcomputer 311, 3.3V or 1.2V
When using an LSI that operates at low voltage such as
The production control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 1.2V and 1.2V. Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 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 a reset state. In addition, in the form of output from the main control microcomputer 311, VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), sound source LSI 314
, an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives a speaker, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc., to reset them. In addition, the performance control device 300 includes a cooling FA that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10.
When N45 is connected and the production control device 300 is powered on, the cooling FAN 45 is driven.

In the game machine 10 of this embodiment, a game is played by firing a game ball (pachinko ball) toward the game area 32 from a ball firing device (not shown). The game ball that was launched is
The ball flows down the game area 32 while changing its rolling direction using obstacle nails, windmills, and other direction changing members placed at various locations within the game area 32, and flows down the game area 32, such as the normal drawing starting gate 34, the general winning opening 35, and the starting winning opening 36.
, wins in the normal variable winning device 37, first special variable winning device 38, or second special variable winning device 39, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area 32. . When a game ball wins in the general winning hole 35, the starting winning hole 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, or the second special variable winning device 39, the number of balls is determined according to the type of winning hole. The prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) to the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the firing force and fires the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left-handed hitting), so that the player can enter the starting prize opening 36 or the left side of the starting winning opening 36. You can aim to win a prize in the general prize opening 35 provided, and by firing a game ball into the right side gaming area (so-called right-handed hitting), you can win the general prize starting gate 34, the ordinary variable prize winning device 37, and the first special variable prize. It is possible to aim to win 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 consisting of a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general figure starting gate 34 is provided inside the normal figure starting gate 34, and
When the game ball hit inside passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal pattern starting gate 34, the number of normal pattern starting memory is set to the upper limit number (for example, 4 balls). ), add the number of normal figures starting memory (+1
) and store one general pattern start memory in the ROM 111B. The stored number of starting prizes for common symbols is displayed on the common symbol pending display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, the normal figure starting memory stores a random value for determining a hit (random hit value) for determining the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a. It is now possible to do so.

Then, if there is a normal pattern start memory and the normal pattern fluctuation display game can be started, that is, the normal pattern fluctuation display game is not being executed, and the normal pattern fluctuation display game wins and the normal pattern fluctuation winning device 37 is changed to the open state. If it is not in a winning state, the random number value for hit determination stored in the first stored normal pattern starting memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine whether the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit or a miss. Then, a process is performed to start the general figure fluctuation display game. When this random value for determining a win matches the determination value, the general pattern fluctuation display game becomes a win and a specific result mode (normal pattern specific result) is derived.

In addition, as a process for executing the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the game control device 100 presets a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns on the normal pattern display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 over a predetermined variable time. After performing a display during normal pattern fluctuation that is repeatedly displayed in the order given, a process is performed to display a normal pattern fluctuation display game in which a lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed.
The ordinary figure display section 58 is configured by the display device 41, and the ordinary identification information includes, for example, numbers, symbols,
It is also possible to use a character pattern or the like, and after displaying it in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time, the display may be stopped and the result displayed.

If the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, the normal figure display section 58 stops displaying a lighting pattern that is a special result mode, operates the general electric solenoid 37c, and moves the movable member of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37. Control is performed to open the switch for a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 constitutes conversion control execution means that performs conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). In addition, when the result of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game is a loss, control is performed to display a lighting pattern that corresponds to the result of a loss on the ordinary figure display section 58.

In addition, the winning balls into the starting winning hole 36 and the winning balls into the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided inside, respectively.
The CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 stores the first starting memory, which is a starting memory (special figure starting memory), based on winnings in the starting winning hole 36, to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4
A predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 pieces) is stored in a second starting memory which is a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on winnings to the normal variable winning device 37. Based on winnings to the starting winning hole 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, and each fluctuation pattern random number are extracted as starting memory information, and the extracted random numbers The numerical values are stored in the RAM 111B as the first starting memory and the second starting memory. The number of memories in this starting memory is determined by the first memory display section 53 (special drawing 1 pending display) and the second memory display section 54 (special drawing 2 pending display) for informing the starting winning number of the batch display device 50. It is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40 as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 performs the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 (first variable display device) based on the first starting memory, and performs the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 2 display 52 (first variable display device) based on the second starting memory. A special figure 2 variable display game is played on the second variable display device). The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, but while one special figure variable display game is being executed, the other special figure variable display game becomes the first special result (jackpot). In this case, the one special symbol fluctuation display game is ended as a result other than the special result (missing result). In addition, if one special figure variation display game is being executed, if the other special figure variation display game becomes a second special result (small hit), the special figure variation display game will continue until the end of the special game state based on the small hit. The special figure fluctuation display game is interrupted.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning hole 36 (first starting winning area). It serves as a first execution control means for controlling. In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100,
It constitutes a second execution control means that controls the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area).

In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after performing a variable display, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a jackpot, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes the special result mode (jackpot result mode) corresponding to the first special result. This results in a jackpot, resulting in a first special gaming state (so-called jackpot state).
In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is a special result mode (small hit result mode) corresponding to the second special result. This results in a small win, resulting in a second special game state (so-called small win state). In other words, special map 1
The display device 51 constitutes a first variable display means capable of displaying a first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on winning of a game ball to the starting winning hole 36. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 constitutes a second variable display means capable of displaying a second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on winning of game balls to the normal variable winning device 37.

In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100 is in a jackpot game state (first special game state).
After the end of the game, control is executed to generate a gaming state (specific gaming state) in which the player can proceed with the game in a situation more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (high probability of winning, presence of general electricity support). It is possible to do so. That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 constitutes a specific game state generation means.

In addition, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device 41
A decorative special figure variable display game is executed in which a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner. The decorative special figure 1 variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 variable display game that corresponds to the special figure 1 variable display game, and a decorative special figure 2 variable display game that corresponds to the special figure 2 variable display game. and these are displayed in separate display areas. Then, a variable display is performed as the corresponding special figure variable display game changes, and a display corresponding to the result is performed as the result mode in the corresponding special figure variable display game is derived.

That is, the display device 41 plays an ornamental variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) in which the ornament identification information is variably displayed in response to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The present invention serves as a decorative variable display means capable of displaying a decorative special figure variable display game. Note that separate display devices may be used for 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. In addition, gaming machine 1
The special figure fluctuation display game may be executed only with the display device 41 without providing the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 variable display game (the probability of a small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is 0), but in the normal gaming state, As the variation pattern of the FIG. 2 variation display game, a long variation with a very long variation time (approximately 10 minutes) is selected. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game in the normal gaming state becomes inefficient in terms of time, and prevents players from choosing to execute the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at acquiring a small win in the normal gaming state. I have to. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, it is more advantageous for the player to play the special figure 1 variable display game by hitting left to aim at the starting winning hole 36.
Note that although the long variation time is about 10 minutes, it may be longer or shorter than this (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Further, the long variation time may be varied depending on the result of the special figure 2 variation display game. Specifically, for example, if the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a loss or a small hit, a long variation with a variation time of about 10 minutes is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game, If the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a jackpot, the special figure 2
A long variation with a variation time of about 5 minutes may be selected as the variation pattern of the variation display game.

Control of a gaming machine that plays such a game will be explained below. First, the game control device 10
The control executed by the gaming microcomputer 111 of No. 0 will be explained. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main processing (not shown),
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

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

When timer interrupt processing starts, register bank 1 is specified (step X1).
01). Switching to register bank 1 is equivalent to register saving processing in which the value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in main processing) is transferred to RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X102). Next, input from various sensors and switches,
Signal capture, that is, input processing to read the status of each input port (step X103)
I do.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104), and if the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104; Y), , probability setting change/confirmation process (step X122)
and completes the timer interrupt processing.
On the other hand, if both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting confirmation flag are not set (step , lever solenoid 38f, general electric solenoid 37
Output processing (step X105) for performing drive control of the actuator etc. as in c) is performed. Note that when a firing stop signal is output in the main process, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the dispensing control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is the first signal indicating the launch permission status as seen from the game control device.
A second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the firing permission status as seen from the dispensing control device.
is also generated within the payout control device and output to the launch control device. In other words, two firing permission signals are output to the firing control device, and when both of them are permission to fire, the game ball is configured to be in a state where it can be fired.

Next, a payout command sending process (step
Random number update processing 2 (step X108) is performed. After that, it is monitored whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a, winning port switch 35a, big winning port switch 38a, 39a, setting of prize balls, front frame and glass. A prize opening switch/state monitoring process (step X109) is performed to monitor errors such as opening of slots and unauthorized winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 and special variable winning devices 38 and 39.

Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge is when the number of game balls (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and remaining ball ejection port switch 38e) discharged from the first special variable winning device 38 is, in the first special variable winning device 38, The number of game balls flowing into the first special variable prize winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 38a) must be exceeded. Note that when abnormal discharge is occurring, an abnormal discharge flag is set. If abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process moves to step X116. In other words, the game is prevented from proceeding.

On the other hand, if abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), start port 1 switch 3
6a and starting port 2 switch 37a (step X)
111). In the starting port switch monitoring process, the starting winning port 36 and the normal variable winning device 37
Based on the winning of game balls, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted. And special map 1
Special figure 1 game processing (step X112) that performs processing related to the variable display game, special figure 2 game processing (step X113) that performs processing related to the special figure 2 variable display game, and general figure game processing that performs processing related to the general figure variable display game. (Step
Segment LED editing processing that drives the LED to display desired content (step X115)
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Next, a magnet tampering monitoring process (step board radio wave fraud monitoring processing (step Abnormal discharge monitoring processing (step X119) is performed. Furthermore, 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 ended. do.

In this embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (i.e., the process of enabling interrupts) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (i.e., the process of designating register bank 0) are performed on interrupt returns. (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines may require an instruction to execute a process for restoring an interrupt-disabled state or a process for restoring register bank designation.

[Start switch monitoring process]
FIG. 6 shows the starting port switch monitoring process (step X11) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process.
1) was shown. In this starting port switch monitoring process, first, a starting port 1 (starting winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and a hard random number acquisition process (step X492) is performed.
)I do. Then, in the hard random number acquisition process, it is determined whether there is starting opening winning information that is set when a jackpot random number is acquired based on a winning in the starting winning opening 36 (step X493).
).

When the starting hole winning information is not set based on the winning in the starting winning hole 36 (step X493; N), the process moves to step X499. In addition, in this case, starting opening no winning information is set.
On the other hand, if the starting opening winning information is set based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 (step (Step X494). Then, if the special figure is low probability & no time saving (step X49)
4; Y), the process moves to step X497. In addition, if the special figure low probability & time saving is not in progress (step X494; N), a right hit instruction notification command is prepared (step X495).
, performs production command setting processing (step X496).

Based on receiving the right-handed hitting instruction notification command, the performance control device 300 performs right-handed hitting instruction notification that instructs the player to play right-handed hitting by means of display, audio, or the like. If the player is in a specific gaming state or a special gaming state, it is more advantageous for the player to play right-handed, and if the player does not play left-handed, he or she will not be able to win. When a winning is detected in the middle, a right-handed hitting instruction is notified.

Then, a table is prepared in which information on hold by starting port 1 is set (step X497).
, performs special figure starting port switch common processing (step X498). Next, a winning monitoring table for the starting opening 2 (normal variable winning device 37) was prepared (step X499), and a hard random number acquisition process (step It is determined whether there is starting opening winning information that is set in the case (step X501).

If the starting opening winning information is not set based on the winning in the normal variable winning device 37 (
In step X501; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is ended. In addition, in this case, starting opening no winning information is set.
On the other hand, if the starting opening winning information is set based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 (step It is determined whether the variable prize winning device 37 is activated and is in an open state where game balls can be won (step X502), and if the general electricity is activated (step X502; Y),
The process moves to step X504. On the other hand, if the general electricity grid is not in operation (step X502; N)
In this case, it is determined whether power grid fraud is occurring (step X503).

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

If power supply fraud is occurring (step X503; Y), the start switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second starting memory is prevented from occurring any more. In addition, if there is no general electricity fraud occurring (step
5), and the starting port switch monitoring process is completed.

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

In this special figure starting port switch common processing, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the starting port switch to be monitored out of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is transmitted to the gaming machine 1.
Loads the starting port signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the external management device of 0 (step X521), updates the loaded value by +1 (step X522), and determines whether the output count overflows (step X523).
If the output count does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is
It is saved in the start port signal output frequency area of WM (step Here, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step X525). On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step X523; Y), the process moves to step X525. Here, the number of outputs can be stored up to 255, but if the number of outputs is stored up to the upper limit, the value will be looped to 0 by updating by +1, so the value after the update is not saved.

Then, when the number of reserved special symbols to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special symbol start opening switch common process is ended. On the other hand, if the number of reserved special drawings to be updated is less than the upper limit (step (Step X526), and save the target starting opening prize flag (Step X527). Next, calculate the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting gate switch to be monitored and the number of reserved special drawings (step X528), and save the jackpot random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition process to the RWM jackpot random number storage area. (Step X529).

After that, extract and prepare the jackpot pattern random number of the starting port switch to be monitored (step X5
30), save in the RWM jackpot symbol random number storage area (step X531). Next, a falling lottery random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532), and the RWM
It is saved in the falling lottery random number storage area (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether the winning is in the starting opening 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X53).
4) If the winning is not in the starting slot 2 (step X534; N), the process moves to step X537. On the other hand, if the winning is in the starting slot 2 (step .

Then, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step
Do 8). Next, a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the starting gate switch to be monitored and the number of special figure reservations is prepared (step X539), and a production command setting process (step X540)
Then, the special figure starting port switch common processing is completed.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of a game ball to the starting prize opening 36, and sets the predetermined random number as a first starting memory in a first memory that can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number. It serves as a starting memory means. In addition, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, and converts the predetermined random number into a second
A second startup memory means is capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of startup memories.

[Special figure reservation information determination process]
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show the special figure holding information determination process (step X538) in the above-mentioned special figure start opening switch common process. The special figure pending information determination process is a pre-reading process that determines result-related information corresponding to the corresponding starting memory before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding starting memory.

In this special figure pending information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot (during the first special game state) (step X541), and if it is a jackpot (step X541; Y), the special figure pending information judgment Finish the process. On the other hand, if there is no jackpot (step X541; N), check the starting hole winning flag saved in step (Step X542).

If the winning is in the starting slot 1 (step X542; Y), the process moves to step X544 and pre-reading is performed. On the other hand, if the prize is not entered in starting port 1 (step X542; N),
It is determined whether the special figure is low probability and there is no time saving (normal game state) (step X543). Then, when the special figure is low probability & there is no time saving (step X543; Y), the special figure pending information determination process is ended. That is, in the normal gaming state, a long variation with a very long variation time (approximately 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, but in this case, no pre-reading is performed. On the other hand, if the special figure is not in low probability & time saving mode (step X543; N
), it is determined whether the special figure has a high probability (step X544).

If the special figure is not in high probability (step X544; N), the process moves to step X548. On the other hand, if the probability of special drawing is high (step X544; Y), is the value of the falling lottery random number prepared in step Determination is made (step X545). Next, a look-ahead fall lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), an effect command setting process (step X547) is performed, and a low probability determination flag is prepared (step X548).

Then, a look-ahead jackpot determination process (step X549) is performed to determine whether or not it is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (low probability jackpot determination value). If the determination result is a jackpot (step X550; Y), a jackpot pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step Obtain the stopping symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (
Step X552), the process moves to step X559. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a jackpot (step X550; N), check the starting hole winning flag saved in step It is determined whether the prize has been won (step X553).

If the winning is not in the starting hole 2 (step X553; N), stop symbol information of a loss is set (step X558), and the process moves to step X559. On the other hand, if the winning is in the starting slot 2 (step I do. and,
If the determination result is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X556), and step
Obtain the stop symbol information corresponding to the small winning symbol random number prepared in (step X557),
The process moves to step X559. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a small hit (step X555;
N), set the stopped symbol information of the loss (step X558), and save the stopped symbol information acquired in step X552 or X557, or the stopped symbol information set in step X559).

After that, a pre-read stop symbol command (
(low probability) (step X560), and perform production command setting processing (step X561).
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Next, a high probability determination flag is prepared (step I do. Then, if the determination result is a jackpot (step X564; Y), a jackpot pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared is acquired (step X566), and the process moves to step X573. On the other hand, if the judgment result is not a jackpot (step X564; N)
Then, the starting opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked to determine whether the winning is in starting opening 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X567).

If the winning is not in the starting hole 2 (step X567; N), stop symbol information of a loss is set (step X572), and the process moves to step X573. On the other hand, if the winning is in the starting slot 2 (step I do. and,
If the determination result is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X570), and step
Obtain the stop symbol information corresponding to the small winning symbol random number prepared in (step X571),
The process moves to step X573. On the other hand, if the judgment result is not a small hit (step X569;
In N), stop symbol information of a miss is set (step X572), and it is determined whether the special symbol has a high probability (step X573).

If the special figure is not in high probability (step X573; N), the process moves to step X575. On the other hand, if the special figure has a high probability (step X573; Y), step X55
The stop symbol information acquired in step X566 or X571 or the stop symbol information set in step X572 is overwritten and saved in the symbol information area where the stop symbol information was saved in step 9 (step X574). In addition, the stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is
Used for pre-reading fluctuation patterns, etc.

Next, a pre-read stop symbol command (
(high probability) (step X575), and perform production command setting processing (step X576).
I do. In this manner, in this embodiment, each time the special figure reservation information determination process is executed, the result determined by the low jackpot probability determination value and the result determined by the high jackpot probability determination value are determined by the production control device 3.
00.
Next, special figure information setting processing (step I do.
Then, a pre-read variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step X579), performance command setting processing (step X580) is performed, and special figure pending information judgment Finish the process. Note that the special figure information setting process in step X577 and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step X578 are similar to the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure normal process.

Through the above processing, a look-ahead falling lottery information command containing the lottery result of the falling lottery for the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target, and a look-ahead stop including the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target A symbol command and a pre-read variation pattern command including information on a variation pattern in the special symbol variation display game based on the starting memory are prepared and transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, result-related information corresponding to the starting memory (whether or not there will be a fall (whether the jackpot probability state shifts from a high probability state to a low probability state (normal probability state)), whether it is a jackpot or a small win, etc. , type of variation pattern) is determined by the production control device 30 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding starting memory.
0, and in particular, by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the player is notified of result-related information before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. It becomes possible to do so.

In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a determining means that can determine the result of the variable display game and the variable mode information before the start of the variable display game based on the starting memory stored in the starting memory. Furthermore, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored in the startup memory as the startup memory before executing the variable display game based on the startup memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result will be obtained). It serves as a means of prior judgment. In addition, the timing to determine in advance the random value stored corresponding to the starting memory is not only at the time of winning the starting prize when the starting memory occurs;
Any time may be used as long as it is before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played.

[Look-ahead jackpot determination process]
FIG. 10 shows the look-ahead jackpot determination process (step X
549, X563). In this look-ahead jackpot determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step X581), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step X582). Note that a jackpot means that the jackpot random number matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and when the jackpot random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit of the jackpot judgment value, and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit of the jackpot judgment value, , it is determined that it is a jackpot.

If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a loss is set as the judgment result (step X587), and the look-ahead jackpot judgment process is ended. It should be noted that a loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery result was a loss in the jackpot lottery.
On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step X582; N), it is determined whether the determination flag is a high probability determination flag (step X583). If the determination flag is a high probability determination flag (step It is determined whether it is larger than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, if the determination flag is not a high probability determination flag (step ), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

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

[Special figure 1 game processing]
FIG. 11 shows the special figure 1 game process (step X112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process.
showed that. In the special figure 1 game process, the entire process related to the special figure 1 variable display game is controlled and the display of the special figure 1 is set. In this special figure 1 game process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 interruption flag, which is set when the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted, is set (step Y99). In the special figure 1 variable display game, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes the second special result (small hit) during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the second special game state is executed. , is interrupted during execution of the second special game state.

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

In the processing related to the special figure 1 variable display game, first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is hitting the jackpot or small hit.
That is, it is determined whether the special game state is being executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a jackpot or a small win (step Y100). Then, when the special figure 2 is hitting the jackpot/small hit (step Y100; Y), the process moves to step Y103. On the other hand, if the special drawing 2 is not in the jackpot/small hit (step Y100; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y101) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y102) is performed.

In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the big winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39 detect game balls. To monitor and set a grand prize opening count command to be sent to the production control device 300 based on the winnings in the grand prize opening, and to close the grand prize opening when a specified number of prizes have been won in the grand prize opening. Process. In the special figure 1 game processing, the special game state that is executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a jackpot, and the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed, and the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is Regarding the special game state that is executed based on a jackpot or small win, a big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process described later.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, detection of game balls by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and identification is performed based on the inflow of game balls into a specific area (probability operation area). Performs processing to set the area passing flag. Based on the specific area passing flag being set, processing for generating a special game state will be performed.

Next, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step Y103), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104). And special map 1
If the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y104; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process moves to step Y116. In addition, if the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. First, prepare the special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to in the register (step Y10).
5), the special figure 1 game processing number is loaded and prepared (step Y106), and 2-byte data acquisition processing is performed (step Y107). As a result, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number is obtained from the special figure 1 game sequence branching table, and a subroutine call is made using the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y108).

In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure 1 variable display game is monitored, and the setting of the start of variation of the special figure 1 variable display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure 1 variable display game are monitored. Figure 1
Special figure 1 normal processing (step Y109) for setting information necessary for performing fluctuation processing.
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In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the special figure is used to set the stop display time of the special figure 1 and the information necessary to perform the processing during the display of the special figure 1. 1 fluctuation processing (step Y110) is performed.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "2" and the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a jackpot, fanfare commands are set according to the type of jackpot, and each jackpot type is set. Special figure 1 display processing (which sets the fanfare time according to the big prize opening pattern and the information necessary to perform the fanfare/interval processing)
Step Y111) is performed.

In step Y108, if the special drawing 1 game processing number is "3", set the opening time of the grand prize opening, update the number of openings, and set the information necessary to perform the process during the opening of the grand prize opening. Fanfare/interval processing (step Y112) is performed.
In step Y108, if the special drawing 1 game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, or a jackpot A big winning hole opening process (step Y113) is performed to set information necessary for performing remaining ball processing.

In step Y108, if the special drawing 1 game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, a process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be ejected;
A special winning hole remaining ball process (step Y114) is performed to set the information necessary to perform the special figure 1 jackpot end process.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", special figure 1 jackpot end processing (step Y115) in which information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) is set, etc. I do.

After that, prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (
Step Y116), a symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51 (step Y117), and a lever solenoid control process (step Y117) that controls the operation of the lever solenoid 38f.
118) to end the special figure 1 game process. This special figure 1 game process constitutes a process for performing a series of execution controls regarding the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game).

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

In this special figure 2 game process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is hitting the jackpot, that is, it is in a special game state that is executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game becoming a jackpot (step Y130). Then, if the special drawing 1 is hitting the jackpot (step Y130; Y)
Then, the process moves to step Y133. Also, if the special drawing 1 is not hitting the jackpot (step Y1
30;N), a big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y131) is performed, and a specific area switch monitoring process (step Y132) is performed.

In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the big winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39 detect game balls. To monitor and set a grand prize opening count command to be sent to the production control device 300 based on the winnings in the grand prize opening, and to close the grand prize opening when a specified number of prizes have been won in the grand prize opening. Process. In the special figure 2 game processing, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state that is executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a jackpot or small hit, and the special figure 1 variable display Regarding the special game state that is executed based on the result of the game being a jackpot, the jackpot switch monitoring process is performed in the above-described special drawing 1 game process.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, detection of game balls by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and identification is performed based on the inflow of game balls into a specific area (probability operation area). Performs processing to set the area passing flag. Based on the specific area passing flag being set, processing for generating a special game state will be performed.

Next, if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step Y133), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134). And special map 2
If the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y134; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process moves to step Y153. Furthermore, if the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0. (Step Y135).

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

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

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure 2 variable display game is monitored, and the setting of the start of variation of the special figure 2 variable display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure 2 variable display game are monitored. Figure 2
Special map 2 normal processing (step Y142) for setting information necessary for performing fluctuation processing.
I do.
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "1", the special figure is used to set the stop display time of the special figure 2 and the information necessary to perform the processing during the display of the special figure 2. 2. The process during fluctuation (step Y143) is performed.
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "2" and the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a jackpot, the setting of the fanfare command according to the type of jackpot or the setting of the fanfare command for each jackpot type is performed. Special figure 2 display processing (which sets the fanfare time according to the big prize opening pattern and the information necessary to perform the fanfare/interval processing)
Step Y144) is performed.

In step Y141, if the special drawing 2 game processing number is "3", set the opening time of the grand prize opening, update the number of openings, and set the information necessary to perform the process during the opening of the grand prize opening. The fanfare/interval processing (step Y145) is performed.
In step Y141, if the special drawing 2 game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, or a jackpot A big winning hole opening process (step Y146) is performed to set the information necessary to perform the remaining ball process.

In step Y141, if the special drawing 2 game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, a process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be ejected;
The special figure 2 jackpot remaining ball process (step Y147) is performed to set the information necessary to perform the special figure 2 jackpot end process.
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "6", special figure 2 jackpot end processing (step Y148) in which information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process (step Y108) is set, etc. I do.

In step Y141, if the special drawing 2 game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time and opening pattern of the big winning hole when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform small hit processing. Small win fanfare mid-process (step Y1) to set necessary information, etc.
49).
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "8", the small hit process (step Y150) is performed to set the ending command and the information necessary to perform the small hit remaining ball process. conduct.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "9", the processing to set the time for the remaining balls that won in the big winning hole to be ejected during the small winning process, and the small winning end. Small hit remaining ball processing (step Y151) is performed to set information necessary for processing.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "10", special figure 2 small hit end processing (step Y152) is performed in which information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process is set.

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

[Special drawing 1 normal processing]
FIG. 14 shows the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process. In this special figure 1 normal process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 can start changing (step Y201). In this determination, the state in which the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate means that there is no period from the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 variable display game that results in a jackpot or small hit to the end of the special game state. In addition, although there is a state in which fluctuation cannot be started during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or during a special game state based on the special figure 1 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 1 normal process is not being executed. , there is no need to judge this here.

If special figure 1 cannot start changing (step Y201; N), set "0" as the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y216), and save the processing number in the special figure 1 game processing number area. (Step Y217), the special figure 1 normal processing is ended. Further, when the special figure 1 can start changing (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handed hitting instruction has been notified, that is, whether the left-handed hitting instruction notification flag is set (step Y202).
If the left-handed batting instruction has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process moves to step Y206. Further, if the left-handed hitting instruction has not been notified (step Y202; N), a left-handed hitting instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), and the production command setting process (step Y20) is performed.
4) to set the left-handed hitting instruction notification flag (step Y205). The left-handed hitting instruction notification flag is cleared when the specific gaming state ends, and as a result, the left-handed hitting instruction notification is performed when transitioning to the normal gaming state.

Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206), and when the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process moves to step Y216. In addition, if the number of reserved special figures 1 is not 0 (step Y206; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and production command setting processing (step Y2
08). After that, special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step Y209) is performed to set information regarding the special figure 1 variable display game, etc., and a decoration special figure 1 reservation number command corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reservations is prepared (step Y210). ), performance command setting processing (step Y211) is performed.
It should be noted that at the time of performing the process of preparing the decorative special figure pending number command (step Y210), the subtraction of the special figure 1 pending number based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game is not performed, and the current special figure 1 pending number is not subtracted. A pending number command corresponding to the special figure 1 pending number subtracted by 1 from the number is prepared. Thereafter, a remaining game count command corresponding to the time reduction variation count is prepared (step Y212), and an effect command setting process (step Y213) is performed.

Next, set special figure 1 changing in the special figure status area (information addition) (step Y21
4). The special figure status here indicates the state of the special figure fluctuation display game, and is 0 to 5.
Either is set. Special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed, and the special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed, Special figure status 2 indicates a state where only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed. In addition, special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are being executed, and special figure status 4 indicates the first special game state which is a special game state based on the jackpot. The special figure status 5 indicates that the second special game state is a special game state based on a small win. Since the special figure 1 variable display game is started here, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status. Thereafter, the special figure 1 fluctuation process transition setting process (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal process is ended.

[Special drawing 2 normal processing]
FIG. 15 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process. In this special figure 2 normal process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 can start changing (step Y221). In this determination, the state in which the special figure 2 can start changing means that it is not between the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 variable display game that results in a jackpot and the end of the special game state. In addition, although there is a state in which fluctuation cannot be started during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game or a special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 2 normal process is not being executed. , there is no need to judge this here.

If the special figure 2 cannot start changing (step Y221; N), set "0" as the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y238), and save the processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area. (Step Y239), the special figure 2 normal processing is ended. Further, when the special figure 2 can start changing (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether the number of reserved special figures 2 is 0 (step Y222).

Then, if the number of reserved special drawings 2 is not 0 (step Y222; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and a production command setting process (step Y224) is performed. . After that, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step Y225) is performed to set information regarding the special figure 2 variable display game, etc., and a decoration special figure 2 reservation number command corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations is prepared (step Y226). ), performs production command setting processing (step Y227). In addition, the process of preparing the decorative special figure reservation number command (step Y226)
At the time of doing this, the number of reserved special figures 2 based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game has not been subtracted, and the number of reserved numbers command corresponding to the number of reserved special figures 2 subtracted by 1 from the current number of reserved figures 2 is executed. are preparing. Thereafter, a remaining game count command corresponding to the time reduction variation count is prepared (step Y228), and an effect command setting process (step Y229) is performed.

Next, set special figure 2 changing in the special figure status area (information addition) (step Y23
0). Here, the special figure 2 variable display game will start, so the special figure status will be 2 or 3.
is set. Thereafter, the special figure 2 variable process transition setting process (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 normal process is ended.

On the other hand, if the number of reserved special drawings 2 is 0 (step Y222; Y), the number of reserved special drawings 1 is 0.
It is determined whether it is (step Y232). Then, when the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is changing (step Y233). Then, if the special map 1 is not changing (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has started (step Y234), and if it has not started (step Y234; N),
Performs processing related to setting the customer waiting state. Also, if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is not 0 (step Y
232; N), when the special map 1 is changing (step Y233; Y) or when the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step Y234; Y), the process moves to step Y238.

In the processing related to setting the customer waiting state, first, a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step Y235), a customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y236), and the production is performed. Command setting processing (step Y237) is performed, and the process moves to step Y238. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it becomes possible to display different customer waiting screens depending on the probability state.

Furthermore, if the production control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the production control device 300, which does not have a backup function, will lose the information on the gaming state and will not be able to perform appropriate production. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to perform an effect according to the gaming state from the reception of this command, and to prevent the probability information command based on the change in the gaming state from being sent. It is possible to return to the performance according to the game state sooner than waiting.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed simultaneously, and it is conceivable that the probability state changes depending on the processing for the special figure 1 variable display game. Therefore, a variation start probability information command is transmitted every time the special figure variation display game starts (steps Y207 and Y223). As a result, the production control device 30
0, it becomes possible to perform an appropriate performance according to the gaming state.

In addition, by transmitting the fluctuation start probability information command every time the special figure fluctuation display game starts, even if the performance control device 300 is restarted, the performance can be performed according to the game state from the reception of this command. This makes it possible to return to the performance according to the game state more quickly than waiting for a probability information command based on a change in the game state to be transmitted. It should be noted that the customer waiting demonstration command and the fluctuation start probability information command may include other information to enable return to the performance according to the gaming state when the performance control device 300 is restarted.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 16(a) shows the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step Y2) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 normal process.
09) was shown. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game. In this special figure 1 variation start process, first, a special figure 1 information setting flag used for allocating variation patterns in the special figure pending information determination process is set (step Y241). Then, R
A random number is loaded and prepared from the WM special drawing 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (step Y242), and the special drawing 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for the reservation number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y242). Y
243), a falling lottery process (step Y24) for randomly selecting a transition from a high probability state to a low probability state.
Do 4). Note that the reserved number 1 is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) regarding the special figure starting memory whose consumption order is the first (in this case, the first among the special figures 1).

Next, a jackpot flag 1 setting process (step Y245) is performed to set loss information or jackpot information as result information of the special pattern 1 variable display game, and a special pattern 1 stop related to the setting of the special pattern 1 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed. A symbol setting process (step Y246) is performed. Then, the special figure 1 information setting process (step Y24) sets the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern.
7) to prepare a special figure 1 variable pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variable pattern of the special figure 1 variable display game is set (step Y248).

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

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y254), and a signal related to the start of variation of special symbol 1 (for example, special symbol 1 fluctuating signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). After that, the fluctuating flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), and the blinking control timer (special figure 1 display 51) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area.
Save the initial value (in this case, 100 msec) of the flashing cycle timer (step Y257).
), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuating symbol number area (step Y258), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 16(b) shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y2) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 normal process.
25) was shown. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game. In this special figure 2 variation start process, first, a special figure 2 information setting flag used for distributing the variation pattern in the special figure pending information determination process is set (step Y261). Then, R
A random number is loaded and prepared from the WM's special drawing 2 falling lottery random number storage area (for the pending number 1) (step Y262), and the special drawing 2 falling lottery random number storage area (for the pending number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y262). Y
263), a falling lottery process (step Y26) for randomly selecting a transition from a high probability state to a low probability state.
Do 4). Note that the reserved number 1 is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) regarding the special figure starting memory whose consumption order is the first (in this case, the first among the special figures 2).

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

After that, special figure 2 which sets the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game
Performs a fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y269), performs a fluctuation start information setting process (step Y270) that sets information on the start of fluctuation of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and performs a time-saving fluctuation start update process (step Y271). . Next, "1" related to the special figure 2 fluctuating process is set as the process number (step Y272), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y273).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y274), and a signal related to the start of variation of special symbol 2 (for example, special symbol 2 fluctuating signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). After that, the fluctuating flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), and the blinking control timer (special figure 2 display 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area.
Save the initial value (in this case, 100 msec) of the flashing cycle timer (step Y277).
), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 2 variation (step Y278), and the special figure 2 variation start process is ended.

In addition, when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game in the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation start process and special figure 2 variation start process, you may make it refer to the information of the set probability setting value. This makes it possible to perform effects that suggest or notify the probability setting value, such as selecting a variation pattern according to the probability setting value or varying the selection probability of the variation pattern according to the probability setting value.

Next, control processing in the production control device 300 will be explained.

[Main processing]
In the main processing of the production control device 300, as shown in FIG. 17, processing at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3) and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at 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 from steps C1 to C7, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, the production operation section 550 (production button 25 and touch panel 29)
A production button input process (step C9) is performed to create input information from the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation. Reading of the input from the performance operation unit 550 is performed within the timer interrupt process, and in this performance button input process, when there is an input from the performance operation unit 550, processing for changing the performance content, etc. is performed.

Next, the settings for the changeable range of the LED and LCD brightness, volume, etc., and the settings of the LED
A hall that accepts operations such as changing the LCD brightness, volume, and setting to enable the use of effects.
A player setting mode process is performed (step C10). Furthermore, a random number update process (step C11) is performed to update the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game. Next, a received command check process (in which the command from the gaming control device 100 is analyzed and a response is taken) is performed.
Step C12) is performed, and the customer waiting demo editing process (step C12) is performed to control the customer waiting demonstration production.
13).

Thereafter, effect display editing processing (step C15) is performed to edit settings for controlling the progress of the effect and drawing commands, and completion of preparation for the drawing command is set (step C16).
. In these processes, various data are updated according to the content to be drawn, and finally the drawing data is set in the frame buffer. 1/30 second (approximately 33.3 msec)
If you have the drawing data for the screen to be drawn within this time frame, you can update the image without any problems. Note that the generation of the ambiguous screen (described later) is performed in the effect display editing process (step C15).

Then, it is determined whether it is frame switching timing (step C17). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), a V blank interrupt (1/6
0 second) is entered twice, it is determined that it is frame switching timing. Note that the frame switching timing can be changed arbitrarily as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) at 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching) at a timing later than 1/60 second. (switching) may also be performed. If it is determined in step C20 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C17; N), the process in step C17 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C17 that it is frame switching timing (step C17; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C18).

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

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 18 shows the received command check process (step C12) in the main process described above.
showed that. In this received command check process, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 seconds) is loaded as the number of commands received (step C101), Determine whether the number is not 0 (
Step C102). If it is determined that the number of commands received is 0 (step C1
02;N) ends the received command check process. Further, if it is determined that the number of commands received is not 0 (step C102; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of commands received (step C103).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C104).
), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C105), and it is determined whether the copying of commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C106).
In this way, in this embodiment, commands are not directly analyzed in the received command buffer,
The content of the received command buffer is copied to a command area (RAM area for analysis), and command analysis is performed in the command area. As a result, in case a command is sent from the gaming control device 100 while the command is being analyzed, the command (data)
You can move it to make room. In addition, command analysis can be performed for each round of main processing.

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

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C109), and it is determined whether the analysis of the commands equivalent to the number of received commands has been completed (step C110). Then, if it is determined that the analysis of commands for the number of commands received has not been completed (step C110; N),
The process returns to step C107. Further, if it is determined that the analysis of commands equivalent to the number of commands received has been completed (step C110; Y), the received command check process is ended. In this way, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) are analyzed all at once. In this embodiment, the configuration is such that up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 19 shows the received command analysis process (step C108) in the above-described received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is
ODE, separate the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C111), and MO
Determine whether DE and ACT are within normal ranges (step C112, step C11
3). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C112; Y, step C113; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C114).

Further, if it is determined in step C112 and step C113 that MODE or ACT is not within the normal range (step C112; N, step C113; N), or if it is determined in step C114 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination ( Step C
At 114;N), the received command analysis process ends.

If it is determined in step C114 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (
In step C114; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of variable commands (step C115). The variation command is a command that instructs the variation pattern of the special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of variable commands (step C115
;Y), variable command processing (step C116) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

Also, if it is determined in step C115 that MODE is not within the range of variable commands (
In step C115;N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of jackpot commands (step C117). The jackpot command is a command that instructs operations related to the jackpot performance (display of fanfare screen, round screen, etc.). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of jackpot commands (step C117; Y), jackpot command processing (step C118) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

Further, when it is determined in step C117 that MODE is not within the range of jackpot-related commands (step C117; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of symbol-related commands (step C119). The symbol-related command is a command that instructs information regarding the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what to use as the stop symbol of the special symbol). Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of symbol-related commands (step C119; Y), symbol-related command processing (
Step C120) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Also, if it is determined in step C119 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-related commands (
In step C119;N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as pending number commands and error commands (step C121). Single-shot commands are commands that stand alone, unlike commands that make sense in combination, such as symbol commands and variable commands. These single-shot commands include a customer waiting demonstration command, a pending number command, a pattern stop command, a probability information command, an error/invalidity command, and a model specification command. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of single-shot commands (step C12
1; Y), single-shot command processing (step C122) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

Also, if it is determined in step C121 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot commands (
In step C121;N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetch symbol type command (step C123). Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetch symbol type command (step C123; Y), the prefetch symbol type command processing (step C1
24) to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C123 that MODE is not within the range of prefetch symbol-related commands (step C123; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch variable commands (step C125). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the read-ahead variable command (step C125; Y), read-ahead variable command processing (step C126) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended. Also, in step C125,
If it is determined that MODE is not within the range of look-ahead variable commands (step C125; N)
Then, the received command analysis process ends.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 20 shows the single-shot command processing (step C1) in the received command analysis processing described above.
22) was shown. In this one-shot command processing, first, it is determined whether MODE specifies a model (step C131).
If it is determined in step C131 that MODE specifies the model (step C131; Y), model setting processing for setting the model (step C132) is performed, and the one-shot command processing is ended. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C131 that MODE does not specify a model (step C131; N), it is determined whether MODE instructs RAM initialization (step C133).

If it is determined in step C133 that MODE instructs RAM initialization (
In step C133; Y), a RAM initialization setting process (step C134) is performed to execute a process corresponding to power-on that involves RAM initialization in the gaming control device 100, and a customer waiting demo command reception flag is set ( step C135), accessory position confirmation process (step C13)
6) to end the one-shot command processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C133 that MODE does not instruct RAM initialization (step C133; N), it is determined whether MODE instructs power outage recovery (step C137).
If it is determined in step C137 that MODE is a command for power outage recovery (step C137; Y), a power outage recovery setting process (step C138) that executes processing related to power outage recovery is performed, and one-shot command processing is performed. end.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C137 that MODE does not instruct power restoration (step C137; N), it is determined whether MODE instructs a customer waiting demonstration (step C139).

If it is determined in step C139 that MODE is a command for a customer waiting demonstration (step C139; Y), it is determined whether it is a normal customer waiting demonstration command (step C139; Y).
140). If it is determined that the command is not a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140
;N) ends the one-shot command processing. In addition, if it is determined that the customer waiting demo command is normal (step C140; Y), the customer waiting demo command reception flag is set (step C141), the accessory position confirmation process (step C142) is performed, and the single-shot Terminates system command processing. In the accessory position confirmation process (steps C136 and C142), it is checked whether the accessory is in the normal position or not, and if it is not in the normal position, settings are made to return the accessory to the normal position.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C139 that MODE does not instruct a customer waiting demonstration (step C139; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of special map reservation system (step C143).
In step C143, if it is determined that MODE is within the range of special map reservation system (step C
143;Y), special figure reservation information setting processing (step C144) is performed to store information regarding the reservation of special figure 1 or special figure 2, and the one-shot system command processing is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C143 that MODE is not within the range of special map reservation system (step C143; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of probability information system (step C
145).
If it is determined in step C145 that MODE is within the range of the probability information system (step C
At 145;Y), probability information setting processing (step C146) is performed to perform processing such as setting effects corresponding to the current probability state, and the one-shot command processing is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C145 that MODE is not within the range of the probability information system (step C145; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147).

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

If it is determined in step C149 that MODE is within the error/incorrect range (step C149; Y), error/incorrect setting processing (step C150) that executes processing such as error notification is performed, and Terminates system command processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C149 that MODE is not in the error/invalid range (
In step C149; N), it is determined whether MODE is a command to stop the symbol (
Step C151).
If it is determined in step C151 that MODE does not command a symbol stop (step C151; N), the single-shot command process is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C151 that MODE is a command to stop the symbols (step C151; Y), it is determined whether it is a normal symbol stop command (step C152).
If it is determined in step C152 that it is not a normal symbol stop command (step C15
2;N), the one-shot command processing is ended. In addition, the symbol stop command is divided into special pattern 1 and special pattern 2.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C152 that it is a normal symbol stop command (step C152; Y), the corresponding special symbol is set to stop (step C153), and if all symbols have stopped, the gaming status flag is set. The normal state is set (step C154), and the one-shot command processing is ended. The gaming state flag is a flag that indicates the current gaming state, and in addition to the normal state, the gaming state flag includes flags that indicate states such as fluctuating and jackpot, and appropriate flags are set depending on the situation. Ru.

[Ahead variable command processing]
FIG. 21 shows the prefetch variable command processing (step C126) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this prefetch variable command processing, first, it is determined whether the prefetch variable command is waiting to be received (step C211). Here, if there is a prefetch variation command reception wait flag set in the prefetch symbol-related command processing, it is determined that reception is being waited for. When not waiting to receive a read-ahead variation command (step C211; N)
ends the prefetch variable command processing. On the other hand, if it is waiting to receive a prefetch variation command (step C211; Y), the prefetch variation command reception wait flag is cleared (step C212).

After that, in the processing of steps C213 to C216, a process is performed to convert the prefetch variation command (prefetch variation pattern command) received from the gaming control device 100 to be convenient for processing in the production control device 300. First, a process (step C213) is performed to set the prefetch variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of pending symbols in the latest pending information, and the special symbol type information in the starting memory corresponding to the prefetch variation command received this time and the corresponding A MODE conversion table for converting the MODE is set according to the current reservation number of the special figure type.

Next, with reference to the set MODE conversion table, the intra-sub lookahead variation command MODE corresponding to the MODE of the lookahead variation command is obtained (step C214). moreover,
A lookahead variation ACT conversion table is set (step C215), and an intra-sub lookahead conversion command ACT corresponding to the ACT of the lookahead variation command is obtained (step C216).

The MODE includes information on the first half fluctuation, but the content and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE will change depending on the number of reservations at the time of determination, so the determination at the time of preliminary determination and the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. The judgment result may be different depending on the judgment at the time. Therefore, in order to be able to easily and reliably process the advance notice effect without being affected by the number of reservations at the time of judgment, MODE is converted in a conversion manner according to the current number of reservations, and the MODE at the time of judgment is This allows for common handling regardless of the number of reservations. For example, there are cases where there is no reach and the fluctuation time is short depending on the hold situation, and there is a case where there is no reach and there is a possibility that the first half fluctuation time is long regardless of the hold situation. To easily and reliably process a pre-read notice performance by converting it into a MODE classified according to matters considered in setting the pre-read notice performance.

In addition, ACT includes information on late fluctuations such as the presence or absence of reach and the type of reach.
The contents of the second half fluctuation set based on this ACT do not change depending on the number of reservations at the time of determination. However, for example, even with normal reach, the final stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, to stop one frame ahead of the reach symbol, and to win.
There are various types of reach even for the same type of reach, and ACT corresponding to each type is set, so the range of values is wide. For this reason, the number of ACTs corresponding to the same type of reach is reduced by converting them into the same ACT, thereby reducing the processing load such as checking in the processing of the pre-read preview performance.

Next, it is determined whether MODE and ACT after conversion are both other than 0 (step C21).
7). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not other than 0 (step C217; N),
Since the command value is abnormal, the prefetch variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, MO after conversion
If both DE and ACT are other than 0 (step C217; Y), the converted command is saved in the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the latest pending information and the number of pending requests (step C218).
), pre-read command consistency check processing (step C219) is performed to determine whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal.

As a result of the prefetch command consistency check process (step C219), if the command combination is not normal (step C220; N), the prefetch variable command process is ended. on the other hand,
If the command combination is normal (step C220; Y), a prefetch lottery process (step C221) is performed to randomly select the execution of a prefetched preview effect, and it is determined whether the prefetched preview effect is to be generated (step C222).

If the prefetch preview performance is not generated (step C222; N), the prefetch variable command processing is ended. On the other hand, when a pre-read preview effect is generated (step C222; Y
) performs a look-ahead notice setting process that sets the look-ahead notice effect to be executed (step C22).
3) End the prefetch variable command processing.

<Display production device>
FIG. 22 is a front view of the board presentation device 44, and FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the board presentation device 44 seen from the front side.
In front of the display area 41a of the display device 41, a board presentation device 44 is provided which performs a game effect by operating. The board presentation device 44 includes a center case 40 and a display device 41.
The movable body 440 is disposed between the movable body 440 and a drive mechanism (not shown) that slides the movable body 440 in the vertical direction.

The movable body 440 includes a rectangular frame member 441, a column member 442 attached to the left side of the frame member 441, an opening/closing door 443 provided on the column member 442, a model member 444, and a half mirror (magic mirror). 445 and an LED 446.
The frame member 441 is a member for vertically dividing the display area 41a of the display device 41.
The column member 442 is formed into a substantially semi-cylindrical shape with a hollow interior. The column member 442 is configured such that the curved surface of the column member 442 faces the side opposite to the display device 41 (player side), and the upper part of the column member 442 protrudes above the upper side of the frame member 441. It is attached to the front side of the frame member 441 in this state.

An upper window portion is provided on the upper front side of the column member 442. This upper window section is covered with a pair of opening/closing doors 443 that open and close the upper window section in a double-folded manner. A model member 444 imitating a predetermined character (in this embodiment, a princess) is disposed inside the pillar member 442, and this model member 444 is moved by the opening/closing door 443 when the opening/closing door 443 is in the closed state. It is in a shielded (concealed) state, and when the opening/closing door 443 is in an open state, it is in an exposed state. That is, as shown in FIG. 22(a), for example, when the opening/closing door 443 is in the closed state, the player cannot visually recognize the model member 444, while, for example, as shown in FIG. 22(b) and FIG. In addition, when the opening/closing door 443 is in an open state, the player can visually recognize the model member 444.
In this embodiment, the column member 442 is modeled after a castle tower, and a decorative member 447 modeled after a balcony is protruded from the top of the column member 442.

Further, a lower window portion is provided on the lower front side of the column member 442. This lower window portion is covered with a half mirror 445. An LED 446 is disposed inside the pillar member 442 to illuminate the space behind the half mirror 445. When the LED 446 is off, the half mirror 445 is opaque to the player, and when the LED 446 is on, the half mirror 445 is opaque to the player. It becomes transparent (or semi-transparent) from the player's side. Furthermore, since the lower rear surface of the pillar member 442 is an open surface, when the LED 446 is off, the player can see the display area 41a through the half mirror 445, as shown in FIG. 22(a), for example. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22(b), for example, when the LED 446 is lit, the player can see the display area 41a through the half mirror 445.

For example, as shown in FIG. 24, the movable body 440 has an upper side of the frame member 441 in the display area 41a.
a first position (the position shown in FIG. 24A) in which the frame member 441 faces substantially the center in the vertical direction; and a second position (the position shown in FIG. 24A) in which the upper side of the frame member 441 faces the lower end of the display area 41a. Figure 24(c)
) is configured to be able to slide between the positions shown in ).
When the movable body 440 is in the first position, the player can visually recognize substantially the entire movable body 440 through the window formed in the center case 40, as shown in FIG. 24(a), for example. On the other hand, when the movable body 440 is in the second position, the upper part of the movable body 440 (the upper side of the frame member 441 and the upper part of the column member 442) is formed in the center case 40, as shown in FIG. However, since the lower part of the movable body 440 (the part other than the upper side of the frame member 441 and the lower part of the column member 442) is stored behind the center case 40, it is visible from the player's side through the window. It cannot be seen from.

Hereinafter, the portion of the display area 41a of the display device 41 that faces the half mirror 445 of the movable body 440 at the first position will be referred to as a "half mirror opposing display area." That is, a portion of the display area 41a that can be viewed through the half mirror 445 when the movable body 440 is in the first position and the LED 446 is lit is referred to as a "half mirror opposing display area".
It is called.
In addition, the area above the frame member 441 in the display area 41a of the display device 41 is referred to as the "upper display area", and the area of the display area 41a of the display device 41 that is visible through the opening of the frame member 441 is referred to as an "upper display area". It is called the "lower display area." Therefore, when the movable body 440 is in the second position, there is no lower display area.
Note that a display device other than the display device 41 may be attached to the opening of the frame member 441. In that case, the entire display area of the display device attached to the opening of the frame member 441 becomes the lower display area.

<Pending notice performance>
The gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of executing a pending notice performance. This pending notice performance is a notice performance using a decorative special figure start memory display, and is executed in the lower display area.
FIGS. 25 to 28 show an example of the hold notice performance of this embodiment.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed simultaneously.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by hitting left, you can aim to win the starting winning hole 36 (first starting winning area), and by hitting right, you can aim to win the starting prize winning hole 36 (first starting winning area), and by hitting right
You can aim to win a prize in the starting prize area). In other words, it is possible for the player to select the target starting area according to his/her intention. The gaming states include a gaming state in which left-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting, and a gaming state in which right-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than left-handed hitting. In other words, each game state is designed with the assumption that the game will be played mainly in either the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, and the player will play the game according to this design. As the game progresses, it is constructed so that it is more advantageous for the player to play the game mainly with one of the special figure variable display games that is determined to be the main one in the design. In addition, in the following explanation, one special figure variation display game determined as the main one in each gaming state may be referred to as "main variation", and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as "irregular variation".
FIGS. 25 to 28 show an example of a display in a game state where the special figure 1 variation display game is the main variation.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25(a), the upper display area includes a decorative special pattern game display section 85a that displays a decorative special pattern variation display game corresponding to the main variation, and a decorative special pattern game display section 85a.
A small symbol variation display section 85b is provided which variably displays a small symbol relatively smaller than the decoration identification information variably displayed. In addition, in this embodiment, although the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to irregular variation is not displayed, it may be displayed.
Further, the upper display area is provided with a pending number display section 85c that displays the number of unused starting memories. The pending number display section 85c displays the number of unused starting memories in numbers, and in the example shown in FIG. 25(a), there is one first starting memory and zero second starting memories. It shows that there is memory.

The lower display area is provided with a standby/holding display section 86a that displays a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory of the main variation among the unused starting memories. Waiting hold display section 86a
The decorative special figure starting memory displays displayed in the figure correspond one-to-one with the starting memory of the main variation, and are displayed in the order of memory.
The waiting hold display section 86a includes an appearance area 86a1, and a first standby area 86a2 and a second standby area 86a3 provided to the left of the appearance area 86a1. For example, as shown in FIG. 25(a), the decorative special figure start memory display is first displayed in the appearance area 86a1, and then the first
It is displayed in the standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3. Among the decorative special figure start memory displays displayed in the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3, the leftmost decorative special figure start memory display corresponds to the main variation start memory stored first. It is a starting memory display,
It moves to the left every time it is digested.

On the left side of the standby hold display section 86a, there is provided an under execution hold display section 86b that displays information regarding the starting memory corresponding to the special symbol variation display game that is currently being executed. The execution pending display section 86b includes a first standby area 86a2 and a second standby area 86a3 at the start of the main variation.
Among the decorative special figure start memory displays displayed on the screen, the leftmost decorative special figure start memory display is movable.
In the following explanation, the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the unused starting memory will be displayed as "on standby".
The decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the special figure variation display game currently being executed is sometimes referred to as "suspended during execution."

When a main variation start memory occurs, the production control device 300 performs a standby area lottery to determine whether or not to display a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory in the first standby area 86a2. This standby area lottery is executed, for example, in the prefetch variable command processing (FIG. 21). There is a possibility that winning the waiting area lottery (displaying in the first waiting area 86a2) is more advantageous for the player than losing the waiting area lottery (displaying in the second waiting area 86a3). is high. In other words, the waiting area lottery targets starting memories with high expectations, such as starting memories that result in a jackpot or starting memories that lead to SP reach, while waiting area lottery targets other starting memories (starting memories with low expectations). The probability of winning is higher than the area lottery, and the waiting area lottery targets starting memories with high expectations such as starting memories that result in jackpots and starting memories that lead to SP reach. A waiting area lottery targeting people with low starting memory) has a high probability of being rejected.

If you win the standby area lottery, the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in the appearance area 86a1, then moves from the appearance area 86a1 to the first standby area 86a2, and then moves to the first standby area 86a2.
The screen moves to the pending execution display section 86b.
On the other hand, if the lottery in the standby area is unsuccessful, the decorative special figure start memory display will be displayed in the appearance area 86a1.
After being displayed in the second standby area 86a3, the second standby area 86a3 is displayed.
6a3, and moves to the pending execution display section 86b.

As described above, the pending notice performance of this embodiment is based on the movement destination of the decorative special figure start memory display that appeared in the appearance area 86a1 (whether it moves from the appearance area 86a1 to the first standby area 86a2 or from the appearance area 86a1 to the second standby area). The degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game will be a jackpot based on the starting memory corresponding to the decorative special figure starting memory display, and the starting memory corresponding to the decorative special figure starting memory display Since it is possible to suggest (advance) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in a special figure fluctuation display game based on .

In addition, if a main variation starting memory occurs in a state where the main variation is not being executed (a state in which all main variation starting memories have been consumed), the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory will be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 25(b), the decorative feature corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory is displayed directly on the running pending display section 86b without being displayed on the waiting/holding display section 86a. A figure variation display game may also be started.
In addition, when a main variation starting memory occurs during the execution of the main variation, the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory is not displayed in the appearance area 86a1, but directly in the first standby area 86a2 or It may be displayed in the second standby area 86a3.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26(a), for example, in order to clarify the storage order of the startup memory, the pending items are displayed in a compressed manner in each of the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3. In this case, the standby position where the pending status is not displayed is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode (for example, in a different color from the normal display mode).
Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 26A, the pending hold corresponding to the oldest main variation start memory (the earliest stored main variation start memory) is placed in the first standby area 86a3. It is displayed at the standby position (the leftmost standby position), and the first standby position where the pending hold is not displayed.
The first standby position (the leftmost standby position) of the standby area 86a2 is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, and the standby hold corresponding to the second oldest main fluctuation start memory is displayed in the second standby area 86a3. is displayed at the second standby position (second standby position from the left) of the first standby area 86a2, which is the standby position where the pending hold is not displayed. It is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, and the pending hold corresponding to the third oldest main fluctuation starting memory is in the third standby position (third standby position from the left) in the first standby area 86a2. A second waiting area 86 that is the waiting position where “Hold on standby” is displayed and “Hold on standby” is not displayed.
The third standby position (third standby position from the left) of a3 is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, and the standby hold corresponding to the latest main fluctuation starting memory is in the second standby area 8
6a3, and the fourth standby position (rightmost standby position) of the first standby area 86a2, which is the standby position where pending hold is not displayed, is the normal display mode. Displayed in different display formats.

FIG. 26(a) shows a state where the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the main variation is stopped (state where the result is stopped and displayed). When the next main variation starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 26(b), the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the waiting hold display section 86a moves to the display position on the left.
Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 26(b), the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86
The decorative special figure start memory display displayed at the first standby position (leftmost standby position) of a3 moves to the execution pending display section 86b, and moves to the second standby position of the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed at (second standby position from the left) moves to the adjacent first standby position, and the third standby position (from the left) of the first standby area 86a2 or second standby area 86a3 The decorative special figure start memory display displayed in the third standby position) moves to the adjacent second standby position, and the fourth standby position (rightmost standby position) of the first standby area 86a2 or second standby area 86a3 The decorative special figure start memory display displayed in is moved to the adjacent third standby position.
In addition, in each of the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3, the standby position where pending hold is not displayed is displayed in the same manner as the standby position where standby hold is displayed (
(normal display mode). Also, the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a
In each of 3, the pending status may be displayed together.

When a half-mirror effect is executed in which the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area (the part of the lower display area that faces the half-mirror 445 of the movable body 440 in the first position) while the main variation is being executed. There is.
The production control device 300 performs a half-mirror production lottery to determine whether or not to execute the half-mirror production, for example, in the process performed at the start of the special figure variation display game (variation-based command processing (step C116)). If you win the half-mirror effect lottery (if the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area), you lose the half-mirror effect lottery (if the pending execution does not move to the half-mirror opposing display area) This is likely to be more advantageous to the player. In other words, the half-mirror performance lottery targets starting memories with high expectations, such as starting memories that lead to jackpots and starting memories that lead to SP reach, while targeting other starting memories (starting memories with low expectations). The probability of winning is higher than the half-mirror lottery, and other starting memories are better than the half-mirror lottery, which targets starting memories with high expectations such as starting memories that result in jackpots and starting memories that lead to SP reach. There is a high probability of failure in a half-mirror performance lottery targeting (starting memory with low expectations).

When the half-mirror effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 displays the in-execution-on-hold display part 86 during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target.
b to the half-mirror opposing display area, and a half-mirror effect is executed in which the LED 446 of the movable body 440 is switched from the off state to the on state. As a result, for example, Fig. 2
As shown in FIG. 7(a), the pending execution becomes visible through the half mirror 445. Thereafter, when the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target (that is, the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory corresponding to the execution pending) is finished, the LED 446 of the movable body 440
is switched from a lit state to an off state, and at the same time, the pending execution status is erased from the display area facing the half mirror.
On the other hand, if you are unsuccessful in the half mirror performance lottery, the execution pending display section 8
A special figure variation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target without moving from 6b to the half mirror opposing display area (i.e., a special figure variation display game based on the starting memory corresponding to the execution pending)
When the execution is completed, it is deleted from the pending execution display section 86b.

In addition, when winning the half-mirror effect lottery, the timing at which the LED 446 turns on may be at the same time as the pending execution arrives at the half-mirror opposing display area, or the timing when the pending execution arrives at the half-mirror opposing display area. It may be before reaching the area, or it may be after the pending execution arrives at the half-mirror opposing display area.
Furthermore, when winning the half-mirror effect lottery, the timing at which the LED 446 turns off may be at the same time as the pending execution is deleted from the half-mirror opposing display area.
This may be before the pending execution is deleted from the half-mirror opposing display area, or after the pending execution is erased from the half-mirror opposing display area.
Further, the pending pending status may be erased when the pending pending status is moved from the pending pending display area 86b to the half-mirror opposing display area, or may be deleted before the pending pending status is moved. By doing this,
It is possible to draw the player's attention to the pending movement.

In this way, in the hold notice performance of this embodiment, depending on whether or not the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the execution hold display section 86b moves to the display area facing the half mirror, The degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game (currently running special figure variation display game) will be a jackpot based on the starting memory corresponding to the display, and the special figure variation based on the starting memory corresponding to the decorative special figure starting memory display. Since it is possible to suggest (pre-announce) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the display game (the special figure fluctuation display game being executed), the player's interest in the preview production using the decorative special figure start memory display can be improved. can be increased.

Further, during execution of the main variation, a door opening effect in which the opening/closing door 443 of the movable body 440 opens may be executed.
The performance control device 300 performs a door opening performance lottery to determine whether or not to execute the door opening performance, for example, in a process performed at the start of the special symbol variable display game (variable command processing (step C116)). If you win the door opening lottery (when the opening/closing door 443 opens),
This is more likely to be advantageous to the player than when the door opening effect lottery is unsuccessful (when the opening/closing door 443 does not open). In other words, the door-open effect lottery targets starting memories with high expectations, such as starting memories that lead to jackpots and starting memories that lead to SP reach, while targeting other starting memories (starting memories with low expectations). The probability of winning is higher than the door-opening lottery, and other starting memories are better than the door-opening lottery, which targets starting memories with high expectations such as starting memories that result in jackpots and starting memories that lead to SP reach. Door-opening lottery drawings targeting (starting memory with low expectations) have a high probability of being rejected.

When the door opening effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 changes the opening/closing door 443 of the movable body 440 from the closed state to the open state during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target. Executes a switching door opening effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 27(b), for example, the model member 444 of the movable body 440 becomes visible. Thereafter, for example, when the special symbol variation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target ends, the opening/closing door 443 returns from the open state to the closed state.
As described above, in this embodiment, depending on whether the opening/closing door 443 of the movable body 440 opens or not, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed will be a jackpot, and the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed Since it is possible to suggest (pre-announce) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the game, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the movable body 440.

Note that the timing at which the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area can be selected as appropriate. Specifically, the timing at which the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area is as follows:
For example, as shown in FIG. 27(a), it may be before the reach state is reached, it may be after the reach state is reached, or the decorative special figure change display game may be played in the middle of the special figure change display game. A predetermined event in a so-called pseudo-continuous performance in which a unit variation display in which a plurality of pieces of decoration identification information are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then temporarily stopped is performed two or more times to derive a result. fluctuation) may occur.

Furthermore, the timing at which the opening/closing door 443 opens can be selected as appropriate. Specifically, the timing at which the opening/closing door 443 opens may be, for example, before the reach state is reached, or as shown in FIG.
This may be after reaching the ready-to-win state as shown in 7(b), or when a predetermined event (temporary stop or re-fluctuation of decoration identification information) occurs in a pseudo-continuous performance. Furthermore, if both the half mirror effect lottery and the door opening effect lottery are won, the opening/closing door 443 may be opened after the pending execution moves to the display area facing the half mirror, as shown in FIG. 27(b). However, it may be released before the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area, or it may be released at the same time as the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area.

When the SP ready-to-reach effect is developed, an SP ready-to-reach display section for executing the SP ready-to-reach effect is provided in the upper display area, and the moving operation of the movable body 440 to the second position is started. For example, as shown in FIGS. 28(a) and 28(b), as the movable body 440 moves from the first position to the second position, the SP reach display part (the hatched part in the figure) is gradually expanding. This makes it possible to perform the SP reach effect in a wider display area.
In addition, when the SP reach display section appears in the upper display area, the decorative special game display section 85a
moves from the center of the upper display area to the corner (upper left in this embodiment). This makes it possible to perform the SP reach effect in the center of the display area without being disturbed by the decorative special figure variable display game.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28(a) and 28(b), for example, when enlarging the SP reach display section, the aspect ratio of the SP reach display section is kept constant. I decided to do so. Specifically, for example, the display layer for displaying images for SP reach effect is enlarged at the same aspect ratio, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, S.P.
The method of expanding the reach display section can be changed as appropriate. For example, the SP reach display section may be provided in the entire upper display area regardless of the position of the movable body 440. In that case, the left and right length of the SP reach display section is fixed at the maximum length regardless of the position of the movable body 440.
The vertical length of the SP reach display section changes (becomes longer) in accordance with the movement of the SP reach display section, thereby expanding the SP reach display section.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28(a) and 28(b), the size of the display in the lower display area (display related to the pending notice performance) is maintained as the movable body 440 moves. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the movable body 440 moves, the display in the lower display area may be reduced, or as the movable body 440 moves,
The display in the lower display area may be gradually changed (or changed all at once) to a display different from the display regarding the pending notice performance.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the moving operation of the movable body 440 to the second position is started when the SP reach effect is developed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation of moving the movable body 440 to the second position may be started when the performance develops to a performance other than the SP reach performance (for example, when the performance develops to a pseudo-linked performance).

In addition, in this embodiment, after the movable body 440 arrives at the second position, if the result of the special symbol fluctuation display game being executed is a loss, the movable body 440 4
40 starts returning to the first position, and if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a jackpot, the first movement of the movable body 440 is started at the end of the first special game state (so-called jackpot state). Although the operation of returning the movable body 440 to the first position is started, the timing for starting the operation of returning the movable body 440 to the first position can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the timing for starting the return operation of the movable body 440 to the first position may be unified regardless of the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29A, for example, the pending execution displayed in the half-mirror opposing display area has a plurality of display modes. The pending execution displayed on the pending execution display section 86b is only the normal mark (decoration special figure start memory display in the normal mode), and when the normal mark arrives at the half mirror opposing display area (or before the normal mark arrives) By changing to another mark at the time of arrival (or after arrival), the result of the special figure fluctuation display game that is being executed will be more likely to be a jackpot than when it does not change to another mark. This suggests that there are high expectations for the future. Note that the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of normal mark < heat mark < intense heat mark < door mark < victory mark.
In this way, the pending notice performance of the present embodiment changes the special figure variation based on the starting memory corresponding to the decorative special figure starting memory display, depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed in the half mirror opposing display area. Since it is possible to suggest (predict) the degree of expectation that the result of the display game (special figure fluctuation display game being executed) will be a jackpot, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the decorative special figure start memory display. can be increased.

In addition, as an effect of whether or not the normal mark (decorative special figure start memory display in the normal mode) moves to the display area facing the half mirror, the LED 446 of the movable body 440 switches from the off state to the on state, and when the other than the normal mark An effect may be performed in which the mark is displayed in the display area facing the half mirror.
Specifically, for example, in a state where the normal mark is displayed on the execution pending display section 86b, the LED 446 is switched to a lit state, and a door mark is displayed blinking in the display area facing the half mirror. Then, when the normal mark moves to the half mirror opposing display area,
By switching the display state of the door mark that is pre-displayed in the display area facing the half mirror from flashing to lit, it is now possible to indicate that the normal mark has changed to a door mark (the display state of pending execution has changed). You may also do so. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the pending execution to move to the half-mirror opposing display area and the change in the display mode of the pending execution, and also to Since the display mode can be suggested in advance, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the advance notice performance using the decorative special figure start memory display.

In addition, the lighting color of the LED 446 of the movable body 440 suggests the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed will be a jackpot, the degree of expectation that the SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game that is being executed, etc. You can do it like this.
Furthermore, the pending execution displayed on the pending execution display section 86b may have a plurality of display modes. With this configuration, depending on the display mode of the decorative special symbol start memory display displayed on the execution pending display section 86b, the degree of expectation that the result of the special symbol fluctuation display game that is being executed will be a jackpot, and the It becomes possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game.
Further, the pending hold displayed on the waiting hold display section 86a may have a plurality of display modes. With this configuration, depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 86a, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game before execution will be a jackpot, and the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game before execution will be a jackpot, It becomes possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game.

Moreover, a plurality of stages may be provided in the pending preview performance. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(b), a stage display 87a representing the current stage name may be displayed in the lower display area.
Further, names may be given to the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3. Furthermore, the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3 may each have a display mode that matches their name.

In addition, in the case where a plurality of stages are provided in the pending preview performance, the first waiting area 8
6a2 and the second standby area 86a3, the first standby area 86a
The name (and display mode) of the second standby area 86a3, which has a lower expectation level than 2, may be common to each stage. Specifically, for example, the first waiting area 86a2 of the "sea stage" is given the name "coast course", and the first waiting area 86a2 is displayed in a display mode in which four waiting positions are arranged on the coast. The first standby area 86a2 of the "sky stage" is given the name "sky course", and the first standby area 86a2 is displayed in a display mode in which four standby positions are arranged in the sky. , the second waiting area 86 of the “sea stage” and “sky stage”
A3 may be given the name "field course" and the second waiting area 86a3 may be displayed in a display manner as if four waiting positions are arranged in a field.
In addition, in FIG. 29(b), two stages of the "sea stage" and "sky stage" are illustrated as the stages of the pending notice performance, but the number of stages of the pending notice performance is not limited to two and may be changed as appropriate. It is possible. For example, in addition to the "sea stage" and the "sky stage," there may also be a "forest stage" and a "rainbow stage."

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 30(a), an item image 87b imitating a predetermined item may be displayed in the middle of the first standby area 86a2 (or may be the second standby area 86a3). Furthermore, a predetermined event may be generated when the pending item moves to the display position of the item image 87b. In other words, the item image 87 is on hold while waiting.
When b is obtained, for example, an advantageous development may be suggested to the player, or the performance being executed may be developed.
Note that the item image 87b may have multiple display modes. Furthermore, the events that occur may vary depending on the display mode of the item image 87b.
Furthermore, the appearance frequency of the item image 87b may be made different between the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3. Specifically, for example, the first standby area 86a2 is the second standby area 86
Since the expectation level is higher than a3, the frequency with which the item image 87b appears in the first waiting area 86a2 may be made higher than the frequency with which the item image 87b appears in the second waiting area 86a3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30(b), for example, an enemy character image 87c imitating an enemy character is displayed near the pending execution display section 86b, and a battle effect in which the pending execution and the enemy character image 87c fight is executed. You may. Furthermore, when the pending execution wins the battle effect, the pending execution may be moved to the half mirror opposing display area. Further, a HP display 87d indicating the enemy character's hit points may be displayed near the enemy character image 87c, thereby making it possible to create a battle performance that spans multiple variations.
Note that the enemy character image 87c may have a plurality of display modes. Furthermore, if multiple stages are provided in the pending preview performance, a dedicated enemy character image 87c may be set for each stage, or a shared enemy character image 87c may be set for multiple stages. good.

In addition, as a pattern for moving the decorative special figure start memory display from the appearance area 86a1 to the execution pending display area 86b, a pattern that continues to move the first standby area 86a2 or a pattern that continues to move the second standby area 8
In addition to the pattern of continuing to move 6a3, there is also a pattern of changing the route from the first waiting area 86a2 to the second waiting area 86a3 midway, and a pattern of changing the route from the second waiting area 86a3 to the first waiting area 86a2 midway. It's okay. With this configuration, it is possible to determine not only the initial stage of whether the destination of the pending hold that has appeared in the appearance area 86a1 is the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3, but also the route of the pending hold that has appeared in the appearance area 86a1. Since it is possible to attract the player's interest even in the middle of the game when the game is changed, the player's interest in the advance notice performance using the decorative special figure start memory display can be increased.

In this way, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, a game (special figure fluctuation display game) is executed based on the winning of a game ball in the starting area, and when the result of the game is a special result, the game is executed. In a gaming machine that generates an advantageous state for a player, a starting prize storage means (gaming control device 100) capable of storing a predetermined upper limit number of starting memories that are the right to execute a game based on winning of a game ball in a starting area; , a starting memory display control means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a starting memory display (decoration special figure starting memory display) corresponding to the starting memory, and the starting memory display control means corresponds to the game before execution. A pre-execution starting memory display control means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a pre-execution starting memory display (waiting pending display) which is a starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory corresponding to the starting memory displayed in the first display area (waiting pending display section 86a). ), and the running starting memory display (running pending), which is the starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory corresponding to the game being executed, is displayed in the second display area (running pending display section 86
b) an in-execution start-up memory display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the in-execution start-up memory display in a second execution start-up memory display as a preview effect regarding the game being executed; It is possible to perform an effect (hold notice effect) of moving the display area from the display area to a third display area (half mirror opposing display area) different from the first display area and the second display area.
Therefore, the execution start memory display (execution pending) is displayed in the first display area (waiting pending display section 8).
6a) and the second display area (execution pending display area 86b), it is possible to perform the effect of moving to the third display area (half mirror opposing display area). It is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the display).

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the pre-execution start memory display control means (production control device 300) displays the execution start memory display (execution pending) in the second display area (execution pending display section 86b). The pre-execution start memory display (standby pending) can be configured to be erased when moving from to the third display area (half-mirror opposing display area).
With this configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention only to the movement of the in-progress start memory display (pending in execution).

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the first display area (standby/hold display section 86a)
includes an appearance area 86a1, a first standby area 86a2, and a second standby area 86a3,
The pre-execution start memory display control means (production control device 300) displays a pre-execution start memory display (on standby pending) corresponding to the start memory when the start memory is stored in the start winning storage means (gaming control device 100). It can be configured to be displayed in the appearance area 86a1 and then moved from the appearance area 86a1 to the first standby area 86a2 or the second standby area 86a3.
With this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's interest as to which of the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a the pre-execution start memory display (waiting pending) displayed in the appearance area 86a1 will move to. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the starting memory display (decorative special figure starting memory display).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the pre-execution start memory display control means (effect control device 300) is configured such that the pre-execution start memory display (pending during standby) is in the first standby area 86a2 and the second standby area 86a3. Depending on which direction to move to, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the result of the game will be a special result (in the case of this embodiment, the degree of expectation of a jackpot).
With this configuration, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the destination of the pre-execution start memory display (waiting pending) displayed in the appearance area 86a1, so the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) It is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the .

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the execution start memory display control means (production control device 300) is in the first state in which the third display area is visible from the player side (see FIG. 24(b)). and a second state (see FIG. 24(a)) in which the third display area is invisible to the player.
With this configuration, the execution start memory display (execution pending) that has been moved to the third display area (half-mirror opposing display area) can be in a state where it is not visible from the player's side or a state where it is visible from the player's side. Since it can be switched, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the starting memory display (decorative special figure starting memory display).
Note that the method for switching between the first state and the second state is not limited to the method of turning on/off the LED 446 that illuminates the space between the third display area (half mirror opposing display area) and the half mirror 445, but may be changed as appropriate. Can be changed. For example, the front of the third display area (half mirror opposing display area) is replaced with a half mirror 445, and a movable member (a louver member (a shutter-like member in which wings of a constant width are arranged in parallel), a shutter member, Alternatively, the movable member may be opened and closed by covering it with a door member or the like.

<Second embodiment>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be explained.
Note that the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the presentation mode of the pending notice presentation. Specifically, in the hold notice performance of the first embodiment, the level of expectation is suggested (notice) by the waiting hold route before the execution of the target special figure fluctuation display game, whereas the hold notice performance of the second embodiment In the preview performance,
This differs from the first embodiment in that the pending hold is displayed at the same position, and the level of expectation is suggested (notice) by the route of the pending special symbol during execution of the target special figure variation display game. Therefore, below:
Portions having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and explanations are omitted, and mainly different portions will be explained.

In the second embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31(a), a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory of the main variation among the unused starting memories is displayed at the right end of the lower display area. A standby/hold display section 88a is provided. Further, on the left side of the standby hold display section 88a, a running hold display section 8 displays information regarding the starting memory corresponding to the currently running special figure fluctuation display game.
8b is provided.
The pending execution display section 88b includes a departure area 88b1, a first course area 88b2 and a second course area 88b3 provided to the left of the departure area 88b1, and a left side of the first course area 88b2 and second course area 88b3. and an arrival area 88b4 provided in the area. Departure area 88
b1, the first course area 88b2, the second course area 88b3, and the arrival area 88b4 are the appearance area 86a1 in the reservation notice performance of the first embodiment (for example, see FIG. 25(a)).
, are arranged at positions corresponding to the first standby area 86a2, the second standby area 86a3, and the pending execution display section 86b.

FIG. 31(a) shows a state where the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the main variation is stopped (state where the result is stopped and displayed). When the next main variation starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 31(b), the decorative special figure start memory display at the lower end of the waiting hold display section 88a moves to the departure area 88b1 of the running hold display section 88b. do. Among the decorative special figure start memory displays displayed on the standby hold display section 88a, the lower end decorative special figure start memory display is the ornamental special figure start memory display corresponding to the first stored main variation start memory. , it moves downward each time it is digested. The decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in the departure area 88b1, and then displayed in the first course area 88b2 or the second course area 88b3.

For example, the production control device 300 performs a course area lottery to determine whether or not to display pending execution in the first course area 88b2, in the process performed at the start of the special figure variable display game (variable command process (step C116)). conduct. It is better to win the course area lottery (displayed in the first course area 88b2) than to lose the course area lottery (displayed in the second course area 88b2).
8b3) is more likely to be advantageous to the player. In other words, a course area lottery that targets starting memories with high expectations, such as starting memories that result in a jackpot or starting memories that result in SP reach, is a course that targets other starting memories (starting memories that have low expectations). The probability of winning is higher than the area lottery, and the course area lottery targets starting memories with high expectations such as starting memories that result in jackpots and starting memories that result in SP reach. A course area lottery targeting people with low starting memory) has a high probability of being rejected.

If you win the course area lottery, the running pending is displayed in the departure area 88b1, moves from the departure area 88b1 to the first course area 88b2, and moves through the first course area 88b2 to the arrival area 88b4. do.
On the other hand, if you are unsuccessful in the course area lottery, the running pending is displayed in the departure area 88b1, and then moves from the departure area 88b1 to the second course area 88b3, and then moves to the second course area 88b3.
3 to the arrival area 88b4.

In this way, the pending notice performance of this embodiment is based on the movement destination of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed in the departure area 88b1 (whether it moves from the departure area 88b1 to the first course area 88b2 or from the departure area 88b1 to the second course area 88b1). The degree of expectation that the result of the special pattern variation display game (currently running special pattern variation display game) will be a jackpot based on the starting memory corresponding to the decorative special pattern starting memory display (or move to the course area 88b3) Since it is possible to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game (current special figure fluctuation display game) based on the starting memory corresponding to the decorative special figure starting memory display, the decorative special figure It is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the figure start memory display.

When a half-mirror effect is executed in which the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area (the part of the lower display area that faces the half-mirror 445 of the movable body 440 in the first position) while the main variation is being executed. There is.
The production control device 300 performs a half-mirror production lottery to determine whether or not to execute the half-mirror production, for example, in the process performed at the start of the special figure variation display game (variation-based command processing (step C116)). If you win the half-mirror effect lottery (if the pending execution moves to the half-mirror opposing display area), you lose the half-mirror effect lottery (if the pending execution does not move to the half-mirror opposing display area) This is likely to be more advantageous to the player.

When the half-mirror effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 moves the pending execution from the arrival area 88b4 to the half-mirror opposing display area during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target. As the movable body 440 moves, a half-mirror effect is performed in which the LED 446 of the movable body 440 switches from an off state to a on state. As a result, the pending execution becomes visible through the half mirror 445. After that, when the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target (that is, the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory corresponding to the pending execution) is finished, the movable At the same time, the LED 446 of the body 440 is switched from the lit state to the off state, and the pending execution status is erased from the display area facing the half mirror, and then, for example, as shown in FIG. 31(f), the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. Ru.
On the other hand, if the half-mirror effect lottery is unsuccessful, the pending execution does not move from the arrival area 88b4 to the half-mirror opposing display area, and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target (i.e., When the special figure fluctuation display game (based on the starting memory corresponding to the hold) ends, it is erased from the arrival area 88b4, and then the next special figure fluctuation display game is started.

In this way, the pending notice performance of this embodiment corresponds to the decorative special figure start memory display displayed in the arrival area 88b4 depending on whether or not the decorative special figure start memory display is moved to the half mirror opposing display area. The degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (currently running special figure fluctuation display game) based on the starting memory will be a jackpot, and the special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory corresponding to the decorative special figure starting memory display) Since it is possible to suggest (predict) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game that is currently being executed, it is possible to increase the interest of players in the preview performance using the decorative special figure start memory display. Can be done.

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

When the door opening effect lottery is won, the effect control device 300 changes the opening/closing door 443 of the movable body 440 from the closed state to the open state during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target. Executes a switching door opening effect. As a result, the model member 444 of the movable body 440
becomes visible. Thereafter, for example, when the special symbol variation display game based on the starting memory of the lottery target ends, the opening/closing door 443 returns from the open state to the closed state.
In this way, in this embodiment, depending on whether the opening/closing door 443 of the movable body 440 opens or not, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed will be a jackpot, and the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed Since it is possible to suggest (predict) the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the game, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the movable body 440.

In addition, the timing when the pending execution moves to the half mirror opposing display area and the opening/closing door 443
The timing of opening can be selected as appropriate.
Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory corresponding to the pending execution may end before the pending pending execution reaches the arrival area 88b4.
In addition, the lighting color of the LED 446 of the movable body 440 suggests the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed will be a jackpot, the degree of expectation that the SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game that is being executed, etc. You can do it like this.

In addition, as a pattern for moving the decorative special figure start memory display from the departure area 88b1 to the arrival area 88b4, a pattern that continues to move in the first course area 88b2 and a pattern that continues to move in the second course area 88b4 are also available.
In addition to the pattern of continuing to move b3, there is also a pattern of changing the route from the first course area 88b2 to the second course area 88b3 midway, or a pattern of changing the route from the second course area 88b3 to the first course area 88b2 midway (e.g. FIG. 32(a)) may also be provided. By configuring in this way, not only the initial stage of determining whether the moving destination of the pending execution displayed in the departure area 88b1 is the first course area 88b2 or the second course area 88b3;
Since it is possible to attract the interest of the player even during the intermediate stage when the route that is pending during execution is changed, it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the advance notice performance using the decorative special figure start memory display. can. In particular, as in the example shown in FIG. 32(a), the route that is pending execution changes from the route passing through the second course area 88b3 to the first course area 88b2, which has higher expectations than the second course area 88b3. When the route is changed, it is possible to increase the expectations of the players at an intermediate stage.

Further, the moving distance of the decorative special figure start memory display may be made different between the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 88b3. For example, as shown in FIG. 32(b), the first course area 88b
By making the movement distance in 2 longer than the movement distance in the second course area 88b3, when the decorative special figure start memory display moves from the departure area 88b1 to the first course area 88b2, a change with a long fluctuation time can be achieved. It is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation regarding the selection of a pattern (that is, a variable pattern with a high degree of expectation).

For example, as shown in FIG. 33(a), an enemy character image 87c imitating an enemy character may be displayed in the arrival area 88b4, and a battle effect in which the pending execution and the enemy character image 87c fight may be executed. Further, when the pending execution wins the battle effect, the pending execution may be moved to the half mirror opposing display area. Further, a HP display 87d indicating the enemy character's hit points may be displayed near the enemy character image 87c, thereby making it possible to create a battle performance that spans multiple variations.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33(a), an item image 87b imitating a predetermined item may be displayed in the middle of the first course area 88b2 (or may be the second course area 88b3). Furthermore, the level of the decorative special figure start memory display may be increased by the decorative special figure start memory display acquiring the item image 87b. The higher the level of the decorative special figure starting memory display, the higher the probability that the decorative special figure starting memory display will win the battle performance (the probability that the decorative special figure starting memory display will move to the half mirror opposing display area). With this configuration, depending on the level of the decorative special figure start memory display, the degree of expectation that the decorative special figure start memory display will move to the half mirror opposing display area, that is, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, can be changed. It is possible to suggest (pre-announce) the degree of expectation for a jackpot or the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, so it is possible to suggest (pre-announce) the degree of expectation for a jackpot or the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, so for the preview performance using the decorative special figure start memory display. It is possible to increase the player's interest.

Moreover, the decorative special figure start memory display may have a plurality of display modes.
In addition, in the case of a configuration that suggests the level of expectation based on the level of the decorative special figure starting memory display, for example, as shown in FIG. 33(b), the decorative special figure starting memory display is may have different initial levels. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 33(b), “
The initial level of "Pending 1" and "Pending 2" is "10", the initial level of "Pending 3" is "20",
The initial level of "Pending 4" is "30". In this way, by varying the initial level of the decorative special figure starting memory display depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display, the decorative special figure starting memory display (first course area 88b2 or the second course area 88b3), but also the decorative special pattern start memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 88a can attract the player's interest. To increase a player's interest in a preview performance using a start memory display.

In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the level of the decorative special figure starting memory display is increased by acquiring the item image 87b, for example, as shown in FIG. 33(b), the decorative special figure starting memory display Depending on the display mode, the level-up speed when acquiring the item image 87b may be varied. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 33(b), "Pending 1" and "Pending 3"
" has a "normal" level up speed, and "pending 2" and "pending 4" have a "fast" level up speed, so for example, as shown in FIG. When you obtain an item that increases, the level will increase by 5 (= 5 × 1) in "Pending 1" and "Pending 3",
In "Pending 2" and "Pending 4", the level increases by 10 (=5×2). In this way, by varying the level up speed of the decorative special figure starting memory display depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display, not only the display in the execution pending display section 88b (the execution pending and item image 87b) Since the display on the standby hold display section 88a (standby hold) can also attract the player's interest, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the decorative special figure start memory display. .

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 34(a), the item image 87b may have a plurality of display modes, and the effect given when acquired may be different depending on the display mode of the item image 87b. good.
Furthermore, the appearance frequency of the item image 87b may be made different between the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 88b3. Specifically, for example, the first course area 88b2 has higher expectations than the second course area 88b3, so the item image 87b is
The frequency at which the item image 87b appears in the second course area 88b3 may be higher than the frequency at which the item image 87b appears in the second course area 88b3.

Furthermore, the images that appear in the middle of the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 88b3 are not limited to the item image 87b. For example, the first course area 88b2 and the second course area 8
An enemy monster image imitating an enemy monster may be displayed in the middle of 8b3. At that time, it may be possible to perform a battle between the pending person in execution and the enemy monster image, and when the pending person in execution wins, the level of the pending person in question increases, or if the pending person in execution loses, the level of the pending person in execution increases. The special figure variation display game that is being executed may be ended.
Further, as shown in FIG. 34(b), for example, the enemy character image 87c may have a plurality of display modes, and depending on the display mode of the enemy character image 87c, the enemy character image 87 may be on hold while being executed.
The degree of expectation for winning the battle performance with c may be varied. In addition, if a plurality of stages are provided in the pending preview performance of the second embodiment, a dedicated enemy character image 87 for each stage is provided.
c may be set, or the enemy character image 87c may be set for multiple stages.

For example, as shown in FIG. 35(a), an HP display 88c indicating the hit points of the pending execution is displayed, and an HP display 88c is displayed in the waiting pending display section 88a to recover the hit points of the pending execution. A ball image may also be displayed. In this case, for example, FIG. 35(b)
As shown in , when the hit points pending during execution become 0, the special figure fluctuation display game ends,
For example, as shown in FIG. 36(a), when the next special figure variation display game (next main variation) starts, the pending execution and HP display 88c returns to the departure area 88b1, and returns to the pending pending execution. By absorbing the pending hold (1 HP ball image), the hit points of the currently pending hold are recovered, as shown in FIG.
You may make it move to course area 88b2 or second course area 88b3. In this case, at the start of the next special figure fluctuation display game, the running hold does not return to the departure area 88b1 and absorb the waiting hold (recovering hit points), but instead At the start, one pending hold may move to the display position of the active hold (the point where the hit point becomes 0) and be absorbed into the active hold (recover the hit points).

In this way, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, a game (special figure fluctuation display game) is executed based on the winning of a game ball in the starting area, and when the result of the game is a special result, the game is executed. In a gaming machine that generates an advantageous state for a player, a starting prize storage means (gaming control device 100) capable of storing a predetermined upper limit number of starting memories that are the right to execute a game based on winning of a game ball in a starting area; , a starting memory display control means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a starting memory display (decoration special figure starting memory display) corresponding to the starting memory, and the starting memory display control means corresponds to the game before execution. A pre-execution starting memory display control means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a pre-execution starting memory display (waiting pending display) which is a starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory corresponding to the starting memory displayed in the first display area (waiting pending display section 88a). ), and the running starting memory display (running pending), which is the starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory corresponding to the game being executed, is displayed in the second display area (running pending display section 88
b) an in-execution start-up memory display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the in-execution start-up memory display in a second execution start-up memory display as a preview effect regarding the game being executed; It is possible to perform an effect (hold notice effect) of moving the display area from the display area to a third display area (half mirror opposing display area) different from the first display area and the second display area.

Therefore, the execution start memory display (execution pending) is displayed in the first display area (waiting pending display section 8).
8a) and the second display area (execution pending display area 88b), it is possible to perform the effect of moving to the third display area (half mirror opposing display area). It is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the display).
Note that the execution start memory display (execution pending) is displayed in the second display area (execution pending display section 86b).
When moving from to the third display area (half mirror opposing display area), the pre-execution start memory display (
It may also be configured to erase the status (on hold while waiting). With this configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention only to the movement of the in-progress start memory display (pending in execution).

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the running start storage display control means (production control device 300) has a first state in which the third display area is visible from the player side and a state in which the third display area is in the game state. It can be configured to be able to switch to a second state in which it is invisible to the person.
With this configuration, the execution start memory display (execution pending) that has been moved to the third display area (half-mirror opposing display area) can be in a state where it is not visible from the player's side or a state where it is visible from the player's side. Since it can be switched, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the preview performance using the starting memory display (decorative special figure starting memory display).
Note that the method for switching between the first state and the second state is not limited to the method of turning on/off the LED 446 that illuminates the space between the third display area (half mirror opposing display area) and the half mirror 445, but may be changed as appropriate. Can be changed. For example, the front of the third display area (half mirror opposing display area) is replaced with a half mirror 445, and a movable member (a louver member (a shutter-like member in which wings of a constant width are arranged in parallel), a shutter member, Alternatively, the movable member may be opened and closed by covering it with a door member or the like.

<Continuous weak hold performance>
The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment and/or the second embodiment is capable of executing weak hold continuous performance. This weak hold continuous performance is a preview performance using the decorative special figure start memory display, and the weak hold (
Decorative special figure start memory display displayed in a display mode that suggests that the expectation level of jackpot is relatively low)
By appearing in succession, it is a production that suggests (premonition) that there is a high expectation of a jackpot.
For example, it is executed in the lower display area.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 37(a), the decorative special figure start memory display has a plurality of display modes. In addition, below, the decorative special figure start memory display (for example, FIG. 37 (a) ) is referred to as a "weak hold", but the jackpot expectation level suggested by the weak hold is not limited to 50% and can be changed as appropriate.

When the starting memory of the main variation occurs, the performance control device 300 performs a weak hold continuous performance lottery to determine whether or not to execute the weak hold continuous performance. This weak hold continuous effect lottery is performed, for example, when a look-ahead change command (look-ahead change pattern command) with a high expectation of jackpot is received, such as a look-ahead change command of SP reach, as a look-ahead change command (look-ahead change pattern command). 21). That is, when the generated starting memory is a starting memory with a high expectation of jackpot, such as a starting memory that becomes SP reach, the weak hold continuous performance lottery is executed.

If you win the weak hold continuous performance lottery (when you execute the weak hold continuous performance),
For example, as shown in FIG. 37(c), the production control device 300 causes a weak hold to appear as a standby hold corresponding to the starting memory of the lottery target, and then, as shown in FIG. 37(e), for example, the lottery target Until the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory starts, a weak hold appears every time the starting memory of the main variation occurs. That is, the execution period of the weak hold continuous performance is the period from the generation of the starting memory of the lottery target to the start of the special symbol fluctuation display game based on the starting memory.
On the other hand, if you are unsuccessful in the weak hold continuous performance lottery (if you do not perform the weak hold continuous performance),
The performance control device 300 is a starting memory of a lottery target (starting memory of losing the weak hold continuous performance lottery)
A display mode lottery is conducted to select the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the above. Weak hold may be selected through a display mode lottery. That is, even for a starting memory that has been unsuccessful in the weak hold continuous performance lottery, a weak hold may be displayed as a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory.

In this way, by executing the weak hold continuous effect, even if the expectation of a jackpot is low with one weak hold, the player is given a sense of expectation that if the weak hold appears consecutively, he may hit the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the advance notice performance using the decorative special figure start memory display. In addition, since it is possible to attract the player's interest in the weak hold, in which the player has little interest in conventional gaming machines, it is possible to effectively utilize the weak hold.
Here, since the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory that occurred during the execution of the weak hold continuous effect is always displayed as a weak hold, a new starting memory will not occur while the weak hold continuous effect is being executed. However, the weak hold continuous performance lottery and the display mode lottery will not be executed. In addition, even if there is a starting memory that becomes a jackpot among the starting memory that won the weak hold continuous performance lottery and the starting memory that occurred during the execution of the weak hold continuous performance, the starting memory that becomes a jackpot will be based on the starting memory that becomes a jackpot. Until the special figure variation display game ends, the starting memory will continue to be displayed with a weak hold.

In addition, if the starting memory that occurred last time is displayed with weak hold (that is, if weak holding was selected in the display format lottery for the starting memory that occurred last time), the starting memory that occurred this time is displayed. The winning probability of the weak hold continuous performance lottery may be increased. With this configuration, performances with high expectations for jackpots, such as SP reach performances, are executed at the start corresponding to the weak hold that is displayed first among the multiple weak holds that are displayed in succession. It is possible to avoid being limited during memory digestion.

In addition, if weak holds selected by the display mode lottery are displayed consecutively when a starting memory occurs, the larger the number of consecutive weak holds, the weak hold that targets the starting memory (the starting memory that occurred this time). It may be possible to increase the winning probability of the pending continuous performance lottery.
In addition, all of the pending items displayed at the time of occurrence of the starting memory are displayed in a display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation level is less than a certain value (for example, less than 50%), and the corresponding If you win the weak hold continuous effect lottery targeting the starting memory (starting memory that occurred this time), not only will the weak hold be displayed as the waiting hold corresponding to the starting memory, but also the already displayed standby will be displayed. Medium hold (waiting hold displayed in a display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation level is less than a certain value) may be changed to weak hold.

In addition, all of the pending holds are displayed in a display format that suggests that the jackpot expectation level is less than a certain value (for example, less than 50%), and there is a weak hold in the unexploited starting memory. If there is a starting memory in which you were unsuccessful in the continuous performance lottery (that is, if there is a starting memory with a high expectation of jackpot among the unexploited starting memories), when a new starting memory occurs, the starting memory ( Regardless of whether the newly generated starting memory) is a starting memory with a high expectation of a jackpot,
The waiting hold corresponding to the starting memory is displayed as a weak hold, and the waiting hold that is already displayed (the waiting hold that is displayed in a display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation level is less than a certain value) may be changed to weak hold. With this configuration, a performance with high expectations for a jackpot will be executed while the starting memory that was stored before the newly generated starting memory (starting memory that changed to weak hold) is being digested. . In other words, a performance with a high expectation of a jackpot will be executed while any one of the plurality of starting memories that has changed to a weak hold is being consumed. Therefore, until a performance with a high expectation of a jackpot is executed, it is not clear which starting memory is the starting memory with a high expectation of a jackpot. can be increased.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the embodiment described above, and may be used, for example, with other pachinko gaming machines, arranged ball gaming machines, mahjong ball gaming machines, etc. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. This slot machine is not limited to slot machines that use medals, but includes all slot machines such as slot machines that use game balls, for example. Further, the configurations of each of the embodiments and modifications described above can be applied in combination as appropriate.

Further, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should be considered not to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims are included.
For example, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to a gaming machine that can simultaneously execute the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 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, or the gaming machine 10 may execute the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game with priority over the other. It may be a gaming machine that executes the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 in order of winnings.

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

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the landing of a game ball in a starting area,
a game control means capable of storing a starting memory that provides the right to execute the game based on the winning of a game ball in the starting area;
a production control means capable of displaying a starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory on a display means;
A movable member controlled by the production control means,
The performance control means is
A pre-execution starting memory display, which is the starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory corresponding to the game before execution, can be displayed in the first display area of the display means, and the starting memory corresponding to the game before execution can be displayed. A starting memory number display indicating the number of digits can be displayed in a second display area of the display means,
The first display area includes an appearance area, a first standby area, and a second standby area,
When a game ball enters the starting area and the number of starting memories increases, after making the pre-execution starting memory display corresponding to a new starting memory appear in the appearance area, the first standby area or the first 2 can be displayed on the display means to move to a standby area;
The pre-execution start memory display can be displayed in the second standby area while the pre-execution start memory display is not displayed in the first standby area, and
The pre-execution start memory display can be displayed in the first standby area while the pre-execution start memory display is not displayed in the second standby area,
In a predetermined performance, the movable member is operated, the pre-execution start memory display is hidden from the display means, and the start memory number display is continued in the second display area of the display means without changing the display position. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to display the following information.

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