JP2002113189A - Game machine with time shortening function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with time shortening function suitable for providing continuous interest less prone to lose by making the prediction of the number of times of time shortening difficult for a player. SOLUTION: While storing time shortening mode tables T1-T3 registering a plurality of correspondence between the probability of a success with which it is decided that a time shortening play state occurs in a time shortening lottery, and the number of times of time shortening, any one of time shortening mode tables T1-T3 is selected with use of a random number, the number of times of time shortening is decided by performing the time shortening lottery on the basis of the selected time shortening mode table and after the end of a special prize state, the time shortening play state is made occur just determined times of time shortening. Thus, since it is difficult for the player to sensitively grasp how many times time shortening is to be provided with how much probability after the end of the special prize state, in comparison with a conventional machine, comparatively continuous interest hard to lose can be provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine with a time-saving function for generating a time-saving game state for shortening a variable display time for displaying symbols in a variable manner, and in particular, it is difficult for a player to predict the number of time savings. The present invention relates to a game machine with a time-saving function suitable for providing a continuous interest which is hard to get tired of.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine displays a lottery symbol on a symbol display device provided at the center of the game board surface, and displays the symbol for a lottery according to the result of a symbol changing game performed thereby. By generating a special prize state, which is an advantageous game state, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

As this type of gaming machine, for example, when a game ball wins a starting winning prize provided below the symbol display device, the symbol display device starts changing the display of the lottery symbol on the symbol display device. When a special prize lottery for generating a special prize state is performed and it is determined that a special prize state is to be generated based on the result of the special prize lottery, the lottery symbol is stopped in a specific mode after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the special prize state is generated. It has become. Also, when the special prize state ends, a time-saving lottery for generating a time-saving game state for shortening the variable display time in which the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display device is performed, and the time-saving game state is generated based on the result of the time-saving lottery. When it is determined that the special prize state ends, the time-saving game state is generated a predetermined number of times (hereinafter, referred to as the number of time-saving times) in the symbol variation game.

[0004] By adding such a time-saving function, the digestion time of the game is shortened in some situations.
When the game is not in the time-saving game state, the effect mode is emphasized by aiming at the effect of the design change game, and in the time-saving game state, the waiting time of the pattern change game is shortened, the game progresses, and the game progresses. The game can be advanced in a game mode that emphasizes the game, and a different game feeling can be given to the player to enhance the interest of the game.

Conventionally, there have been the following first and second game machines with a time reduction function as game machines with a time reduction function. The first gaming machine with a time-saving function stores a time-saving mode table in which a plurality of associations between the mode of the stop symbol and the number of time savings are stored, and when the special prize state ends, when the special prize state occurs, The number of time savings corresponding to the stop symbol is read from the time saving mode table, and after the end of the special prize state, the time saving game state is generated by the read number of time savings.

[0006] The second game machine with a time-saving function stores a time-saving mode table in which a plurality of correspondences between the winning probability and the number of times of saving that are determined to cause the time-saving gaming state in the time-saving lottery are registered, and the special prize state ends. To do so, one of the number of time savings is selected based on the winning probability of the time saving mode table, and a time saving gaming state is generated only for the selected number of time savings.

[0007]

However, in the first gaming machine with a time-saving function, the number of time savings corresponds to the stop symbol on a one-to-one basis. In this case, when the stop symbol is in a specific mode and a special prize state occurs, the number of time savings can be known from the mode of the stop symbol, and there is a problem that the player is easily bored and lacks continuous interest.

[0008] In the second gaming machine with a time reduction function, the winning probability and the number of times reduced correspond one by one. After the end of the state, it is possible to intuitively understand how many times the number of time savings will be realized with the probability, and there is a problem that the person is easily tired and lacks continuous interest. Therefore, the present invention has been made by focusing on the unresolved problems of the conventional technology, and makes it difficult for a player to predict the number of hours saved, thereby making it difficult for the player to get tired of the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine with a time reduction function suitable for providing an interesting taste.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine with a time-saving function according to the present invention, wherein the symbol display means shortens a variable display time in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner. A game machine with a time-saving function for performing a time-saving lottery for generating a state and generating the time-saving gaming state for a predetermined period based on the result of the time-saving lottery, and determining that the time-saving game state is generated in the time-saving lottery. A first time-saving mode that defines one or more associations between the winning probability to be performed and the execution period that causes the time-saving gaming state, and a second time-saving including an association different from the association of the first time-saving mode And a plurality of time-saving modes including a time-saving mode, and any one of the time-saving modes is selected based on a predetermined condition, and the time-saving lottery is performed based on the selected time-saving mode. The time reduction gaming state, and is adapted to occur execution period corresponding to the winning probability Te.

With this configuration, one of a plurality of time-saving modes including the first time-saving mode and the second time-saving mode is selected based on predetermined conditions, and the selected time-saving mode is selected. A time-saving lottery is performed on the basis of the result of the time-saving lottery, and an execution period corresponding to the winning probability occurs in the time-saving gaming state based on the result of the time-saving lottery. For example, when the first time-saving mode is selected, the time-saving lottery is performed with the winning probability specified in the first time-saving mode, and the time-saving gaming state occurs during the execution period specified in the first time-saving mode. Is done. On the other hand, when the second time-saving mode is selected, the time-saving lottery is performed based on the correspondence different from the correspondence of the first time-saving mode, and a time-saving gaming state may occur.

Here, in addition to the first time-saving mode and the second time-saving mode, the plurality of time-saving modes may include other time-saving modes other than these. The more different time saving modes are included, the more preferable it is because it is more difficult for the player to predict the execution period of the time saving game state. In addition, the second time-saving mode may define the same winning probability as the first time-saving mode, or may define the same execution period as long as different correspondences are defined. For example, in the second time-saving mode, the first
The same winning probability as the time saving mode of
In the time saving mode described above, it is only necessary to be associated with an execution period different from the execution period corresponding to the winning probability.

The time saving mode may be selected based on a predetermined condition. For example, a lottery is performed, and when the result of the lottery satisfies the first condition, the first time saving mode is selected. When the lottery result does not satisfy the first condition but satisfies the second condition, the second time-saving mode may be selected. In the time saving lottery, for example, any one of the execution periods may be selected at each winning probability of the selected time saving mode.

The execution period may be any period as long as it indicates a period in which a time-saving gaming state is generated. For example, the period may be directly indicated by designating an actual time. The period may be indirectly indicated by designating the number of times of the symbol variation game. Less than,
The same applies to the gaming machine with a time-saving function according to the second aspect.

Further, in the gaming machine with a time saving function according to claim 2 of the present invention, the symbol display means performs a time saving lottery for generating a time saving gaming state in which the variable display time for changing and displaying the symbols is reduced, A game machine with a time-saving function that causes the time-saving gaming state to occur for a predetermined period based on the result of the time-saving lottery, and a winning probability that determines that the time-saving gaming state is to occur in the time-saving lottery and an execution that causes the time-saving gaming state to occur A time-saving mode for storing a first time-saving mode table in which one or a plurality of associations with periods are registered, and a second time-saving mode table including an association different from the association of the first time-saving mode table Table storage means, and a time-saving mode table selecting means for selecting any of the time-saving mode table storage means based on predetermined conditions. The time-saving lottery is performed based on the time-saving mode table selected by the time-saving mode table selecting means, and based on the result of the time-saving lottery, the time-saving game state is generated for an execution period corresponding to the winning probability. I have.

With such a configuration, one of the time saving mode table storage means is selected by the time saving mode table selecting means based on predetermined conditions, and the time saving lottery is performed based on the selected time saving mode table. The time reduction gaming state is performed based on the result of the time reduction lottery, and an execution period corresponding to the winning probability occurs. For example, when the first time-saving mode table is selected, the time-saving lottery is performed with the winning probability registered in the first time-saving mode table, and the time-saving gaming state is registered in the first time-saving mode table. Occurs during the execution period. On the other hand, when the second time-saving mode table is selected, a time-saving lottery is performed based on a correspondence different from the correspondence of the first time-saving mode table, and a time-saving gaming state may occur.

Here, the time saving mode table storage means includes:
In addition to storing the first time-saving mode table and the second time-saving mode table, another time-saving mode table other than these may be further stored. The more the different time saving mode tables are stored, the more preferable it is because it is more difficult for the player to predict the execution period of the time saving game state.

The time-saving mode table storage means stores the time-saving mode table by all means and at all times. The time-saving mode table may be stored in advance, or the time-saving mode table may be stored. The time saving mode table may be stored by an external input or the like during the operation of the present apparatus, without storing the table in advance.

The second time-saving mode table may register the same winning probability as the first time-saving mode table or the same execution period as long as different correspondences are registered. For example, in the second time-saving mode table, the winning probability is the same as in the first time-saving mode table, but it is associated with an execution period different from the execution period corresponding to the winning probability in the first time-saving mode table. It should just be done.

The time saving mode table selecting means may have any configuration as long as it selects the time saving mode table based on predetermined conditions.
When a lottery is performed and the lottery result satisfies the first condition, the first time saving mode table is selected, and when the lottery result does not satisfy the first condition and satisfies the second condition, , The second time-saving mode table may be selected.

In the time saving lottery, for example, any one of the execution periods may be selected at each winning probability of the selected time saving mode table. Further, in the gaming machine with a time saving function according to claim 3 of the present invention, in the gaming machine with a time saving function according to claim 2, all of the plurality of time saving mode tables have the same average execution period. The winning probability is associated with the execution period.

With such a configuration, regardless of whether the first time-saving mode table is selected or the second time-saving mode table is selected, the individual execution periods of the time-saving gaming state are different or average. The execution period does not change.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 are views showing an embodiment of a gaming machine with a time-saving function according to the present invention.
This embodiment is a game machine with a time-saving function according to the present invention,
As shown in FIG. 1, when the winning in the starting winning opening 111 is triggered, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the special symbol display device 104, and a special prize lottery for generating a special prize state is performed.
In a pachinko machine with a time-saving function for generating a special prize state based on the result of the special prize lottery and shortening a variable display time for changing and displaying symbols on the special symbol display device 104 after the completion of the special prize state, This is applied to a case in which the correspondence between the winning probability of the gaming state and the number of times saved is made different by random numbers.

First, the configuration of the game board surface of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface of a pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation. In FIG. 1, symbols (for example,
A special symbol display device 104 for displaying “1” to “9”) while independently changing them is provided. On the upper side and on the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 104, respectively, a prize hole 121 for allowing game balls to always win, Left shoulder winning opening 1 that allows game balls to always win
22 and a right shoulder winning opening 123 which enables a game ball to always win.
Are provided. Below the left shoulder winning opening 122 and the right shoulder winning opening 123, a left sleeve winning opening 124 that allows a game ball to always win and a right sleeve winning opening 125 that allows a game ball to always win are provided. .

Further, below the special symbol display device 104, there is provided a start winning opening 111 which enables a game ball to always win. The start winning opening 111 detects a start of the game ball. A winning opening switch 131 is provided. Below the starting winning opening 111, there is provided an ordinary symbol display device 106 for displaying a single digit number from "0" to "9" while changing it, and a game ball is always provided on each of the left and right sides. Operation gate 1 that can be passed
13, 114 are provided.

Under the normal symbol display device 106, the special symbol display device 104, which is normally closed but normally closed, is provided.
The symbol displayed in the three areas is a specific mode (for example,
When it becomes “333” or “777”), a special winning opening 115 is provided which is opened in a predetermined pattern so that a game ball can be won.
Big winning opening switch 13 for detecting that a game ball has won
2 are provided. A special winning opening 116 is provided in the center of the special winning opening 115 so that a game ball can be won when the large winning opening 115 is opened.

On the left and right sides of the special winning opening 115,
There is provided a left-down winning opening 126 that allows a game ball to always win, and a right-down winning opening 127 that allows a game ball to always win. Below the large winning opening 115, a normally closed state is provided. However, when the number displayed on the normal symbol display device 106 becomes a specific mode (for example, “3” or “7”), the game ball is opened in a predetermined pattern so that the game ball can be won. An electric accessory 112 is provided.

An out port 1 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the above-mentioned winning ports, etc., is located below the ordinary electric accessory 112 and at the bottom of the game board surface 102.
08 is provided. Each of the ordinary electric accessory 112, the operation gates 113 and 114, the special winning opening 115, and the specific winning opening 116 has various winning opening switches (hereinafter referred to as various winning opening switches) for detecting that a game ball has won or passed. The reference number 133 is used to indicate a generic name.).

The special symbol display device 104-3 will be described below.
The game state that occurs when the symbol displayed in the two areas has a specific mode is referred to as a “prize state”, and the probability that the state will become a special mode after the special mode is completed in the specific mode of the special mode. A gaming state higher than normal is called a “probability variation state”, and a gaming state other than the special prize state and the probability variation state is called a “normal state”.

Next, the structure of the main board in the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main board. As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 200 has a CPU 220 for controlling the game state of the pachinko machine based on the game control program, and a game control program for the CPU 220 stored in a predetermined area in advance.
The OM 230 and an R which stores data read from the ROM 230 and the like and a calculation result required in the calculation process of the CPU 220.
It comprises an AM 240 and an I / O 250 that mediates the input and output of data to and from an external device. These are connected to each other via a bus 260, which is a signal line for transferring data, so as to be able to exchange data. I have.

The I / O 250 includes, as external devices, a start winning opening switch 131, a big winning opening switch 132,
Various winning opening switches 133 and the special symbol display device 104
And a symbol display control unit 150 for performing display control of symbols on the ordinary symbol display device 106, a display light control unit 152 for performing display control on the display lamp 153, and a sound effect output device 155 for sound effect output. Sound effect control unit 1 that performs output control
54, a prize ball payout control unit 156 for controlling prize ball payout to the prize ball payout device 157, and prize ball payout information from the prize ball payout control unit 156 and information related to game control are output to the hall computer 159. Terminal 158 for connection.

The prize ball payout control unit 156 is connected to a launch control unit 160 that controls the launch of game balls to a launch device 161 that launches game balls onto the game board surface 102. When the number of game balls supplied to the prize ball payout device 157 is insufficient, a stop signal for stopping the firing device 161 is output to the launch control unit 160 in order to secure a predetermined number of award balls. Has become.

As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 230 stores time-saving mode tables T _{1 to} T _{3 in} which a plurality of associations between winning probabilities for determining that a time-saving gaming state is to occur in the time-saving lottery and the number of times of saving are registered. ing. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the data structure of the time saving mode tables T _{1 to} T ₃ . The time-shortening mode table T _1, a plurality of records indicating the correspondence between the winning probability and time-reduction number is stored. Each record is configured to include a field 302 in which a winning probability is registered and a field 304 in which the number of times saved is registered. In the example of FIG. 3, “7/14” is registered as the winning probability and “200 times” as the number of time savings in the first row record, which means that the number of time savings is 2 with the probability of 7/14.
00 means to be selected. Note that the cumulative winning probability registered in the field 302 is “1”.
It is set to be. This is the same for the time saving mode tables T ₂ and T ₃ .

The time saving mode table T ₂ stores a plurality of records indicating the correspondence between the winning probability and the number of time savings. Each record has a field 31 in which the winning probability is registered.
2 and a field 314 in which the number of times saved is registered. In the example of FIG. 3, “2/14” is registered as the winning probability and “200 times” as the number of times saved in the first row record. Times means to be selected.

The time saving mode table T ₃ stores a plurality of records indicating the correspondence between the winning probability and the number of time savings. Each record has a field 32 in which the winning probability is registered.
2 and a field 324 in which the number of times saved is registered. In the example of FIG. 3, “1/14” is registered as the winning probability and “400 times” as the number of time savings in the first row record. Times means to be selected.

In each of the time saving mode tables T _{1 to} T ₃ , the winning probability and the number of time savings are associated so that the average number of time savings is the same. In particular,
By multiplying the time-shortening the number of times the winning probabilities for each record, total value is about it all of the record, it has the same value for each time-shortening mode table T ₁ ~T _3. CP
U220 is composed of a microprocessing unit MPU or the like, and is reset by a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]) by a reset signal from a reset circuit (not shown).
It operates based on a game control program capable of executing a cycle, starts a game control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230, and executes a game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. ing.

First, the game control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the game control process. When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, first, as shown in FIG.
It is supposed to shift to. In step S100,
When it is determined whether the process is to be executed for the first time since the power is turned on and when it is determined that the process is to be executed for the first time (Yes)
Shifts to step S102, executes initialization processing such as initialization of the RAM 240 and setting of initial data, and shifts to step S104.

In step S104, for example, a process of outputting a processing result of the game control to the indicator light control unit 152, the sound effect control unit 154, and the prize ball payout control unit 156, and information related to the game control via the external terminal 158. And outputs the result to the hall computer 159 in step S1.
Shift to 06. In step S106, a random number value used for a special lottery for generating a special prize state, a random number value for determining a type of a symbol to be displayed, and a random value required for game control are set in one cycle of the operation clock (4 [ ms]), the update is performed using the time until the time elapses, and when the time elapses, the process proceeds to step S100. Specifically, in step S106, in order to update the random number value used for the special lottery for generating the special prize state, a random number that counts cyclically in a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “999”) Use a counter. To count cyclically in a predetermined numerical range means that, for example, the count is incremented by “1” in order from “0”, and when the count value exceeds a maximum value (eg, “999”). Returning the count value to "0" means that the count value is circulated in the range from "0" to "999".

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S100 that the processing is not the processing to be executed only after the power is turned on (N
In step o), the flow shifts to step S108 to execute a check process of the start winning opening switch 131, and shifts to step S110. In step S110, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine is in an abnormal state. When it is determined that the pachinko machine is in an abnormal state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S104. The process proceeds to S112 to execute a symbol control process, and proceeds to step S114 to execute a time saving process for realizing the time saving function.
Move to 104.

Next, the symbol control processing in step S112 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the symbol control processing. Hereinafter, only the symbol control process of the special symbol display device 104 will be described, and description of the symbol control process of the ordinary symbol display device 106 will be omitted. The symbol control process has a predetermined probability (for example,
In order to generate a special prize state at 1/83), twelve jackpots are set in the above-mentioned predetermined numerical range, and the starting winning opening 1
This is a process of inputting a random number value from a random number counter at the timing when a game ball wins at 11 and generating a special prize state when the input random number value matches the jackpot value, which is executed in step S112. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the process first proceeds to step S200.

In step S200, it is determined whether or not the symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 104 is changing.
When it is determined that the symbol is not fluctuating (No), the process proceeds to step S202, and it is determined whether or not the number of winning game balls is “1” or more, and the number of winning game balls is “1” or more. If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, a symbol variation start process for starting the variation of the symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 104 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S206, where a random number value is determined from a predetermined area of the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls. The process proceeds to step S208, where it is determined whether or not the read random number value matches the jackpot value. If it is determined that they match (Yes), the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, a random number value is input from the random number counter, and the flow advances to step S212 to determine whether or not the input random number value is an odd number. When it is determined that the input random number value is an odd number (Yes), The process proceeds to step S214 to determine a high-probability transition symbol for generating a special prize state and for generating a probability variation state following termination of the special prize state, and then proceeds to step S216. Step S2
At 14, a symbol is determined, and a big hit flag indicating that a special prize state has occurred is set. Hereinafter, the same applies to step S224.

In step S216, a symbol variation stop process for stopping the symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display device 104 is executed so that the determined symbol is obtained, and the process shifts to step S218 to determine the number of winning game balls. "1" is subtracted, and the process proceeds to step S220, where it is determined whether or not a jackpot is determined based on the jackpot flag. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S222 and the special winning opening 115 Is executed in a predetermined pattern, and a series of processes is terminated to return to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S220 that it is not a jackpot (No), a series of processing is terminated and the processing returns to the original processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S212 that the input random number value is an even number (No), the process proceeds to step S224, in which only the special prize state is generated and the normal state is set after the special prize state ends. A probability shift symbol is determined, and the process proceeds to step S216.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S208 that the read random number does not match the jackpot value (No),
The process shifts to step S226 to determine an unsuccessful symbol for causing the normal state without generating the special prize state, and then shifts to step S216. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S202 that the number of winning game balls is "0" (No), and when it is determined in step S200 that the symbol is changing (Yes), the process proceeds to step S220. I do.

Next, the time saving process in step S114 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the time saving process. The time saving process selects any _one of the time saving mode tables T _{1 to} T ₃ by random numbers, performs a time saving lottery to generate a time saving game state based on the selected time saving mode table, and determines the number of time savings, This is a process for performing a time-saving game control for causing the time-saving game state to occur by the number of times of the time reduction, and the process in the step S114 is performed.
Is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds to step S300.

In step S300, it is determined whether or not the jackpot has ended, and if it is determined that the jackpot has ended.
(Yes) moves to step S302, inputs a random number value from the random number counter, moves to step S304, determines whether the input random number value is 0 or more and 399 or less, When it is determined that is equal to or more than 0 and equal to or less than 399 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S306.

[0047] In step S306, reads out the time-shortening mode table T ₁ from ROM 230, the step S308
Then, the time-saving lottery is performed based on the read time-saving mode table, and the number of time savings is determined. Specifically, in step S308, the corresponding number of time savings is selected based on the winning probability in the time saving mode table using a random number value. For example, if the read table is the time saving mode table T ₁ , if the value of the random number obtained with the same probability from 0 to 13 is 0 or more and 6 or less, 200 times are set as the number of time savings. If the number is 7 or more and 9 or less, 100 times are selected as the number of time savings. If the number is 10 or more and 13 or less, 50 times is selected as the number of time savings.

Next, the flow shifts to step S310 to determine whether or not the number of time savings is 0. If it is determined that the number of time savings is not 0 (No), the flow shifts to step S312 to execute the time saving game. Executing time-saving game processing to cause processing,
A series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S310 that the number of time savings is 0 (No), a series of processing is terminated and the processing returns to the original processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S304 that the input random number is not less than 0 and not less than 399 (No)
Shifts to step S314, and the inputted random number value becomes 4
When it is determined whether the value is not less than 00 and not more than 799, and it is determined that the random number value is not less than 400 and not more than 799.
(Yes), the process proceeds to step S316, reads out the time-shortening mode table T ₂ from ROM 230, step S3
08.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S314 that the input random number is not less than 400 and not less than 799
(No), the process proceeds to step S318, reads out the time-shortening mode table T ₃ from the ROM 230, step S30
Move to 8. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 that the jackpot has not been completed (No), the process proceeds to step S31.
Move to 0.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.
First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine and the game is started in the pachinko machine, the count value of the random number counter is counted up by the CPU 210 in order from "0" through step S106. As a result, in the symbol control process, a random value that is counted up cyclically in the range from “0” to “999” can be input.

On the other hand, when a game ball wins in the start winning opening 111, a detection signal is output by the starting winning opening switch 131. In the main board 200, the starting winning port switch 131
When a detection signal is input from the random number counter, a random number value is input from the random number counter at substantially the same timing. At this time, when it is determined that the input random number value matches the jackpot value, a special prize state occurs. Next, when a new random value is input from the random number counter and the input new random value is an odd number, the high-probability transition symbol is displayed in the special symbol display device 1.
04, and after the special prize state is completed, a probability fluctuation state follows. When the input new random number value is an even number, a low-probability transition symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 104, and after the special prize state ends, the normal state is set.

When the special prize state occurs, the special winning opening 115 is opened in a predetermined pattern via step S222. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 115 while the special winning opening 115 is open, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the winning balls are paid out for each winning game ball.
One opening of the special winning opening 115 is continued for a predetermined time or ends when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. The special prize state ends when the opening of the special winning opening 115 is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

On the other hand, when the special prize state ends, step S
Through 302, a random number value is input from the random number counter.
At this time, if the random number is not less than 0 and not more than 399,
Through steps S306～S312, the time-shortening mode table T ₁ is read out, the time-shortening lottery been conducted time reduction number is determined based on the time-shortening mode table T _1. That is, the time-shortening count corresponding to it in the winning probability of the time-shortening mode table T ₁ is chosen. In the example of FIG. 3, 200 time savings are selected with a probability of 7/14, 100 time savings with a probability of 3/14, and 50 times with a probability of 4/14. Then, after the end of the special prize state, a time-saving gaming state in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the normal state occurs for the determined number of times reduced.

If the input random number is 400 or more and 799 or less, steps S316 and S308
S312 through, time-shortening mode table T ₂ are read out, the time-shortening lottery been conducted time reduction number is determined based on the time-shortening mode table T _2. That is, the time-shortening count corresponding to it in the winning probability of the time-shortening mode table T ₂ is selected. In the example of FIG. 3, 200 time savings are selected with a probability of 2/14, 150 time savings with a probability of 8/14, and 100 time savings with a probability of 4/14. Then, after the end of the special prize state, a time-saving gaming state in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the normal state occurs for the determined number of times reduced.

If the input random number is 800 or more and 999 or less, steps S318 and S308
S312 through, time-shortening mode table T ₃ is read, the time-shortening number time reduction lottery is performed based on the time-shortening mode table T ₃ is determined. That is, the time-shortening count corresponding to it in the winning probability of the time-shortening mode table T ₃ is selected. In the example of FIG. 3, 400 times of time savings are performed at a probability of 1/14, 300 times of time savings are performed at a probability of 1/14, and 12/14.
100 times are selected with the probability of. Then, after the end of the special prize state, a time-saving gaming state in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the normal state occurs for the determined number of times reduced.

As described above, in this embodiment, the time-saving mode tables T _{1 to} T _{3 in} which a plurality of associations between the winning probability for determining that the time-saving gaming state is to be generated in the time-saving lottery and the number of times of saving are stored. In advance, _one of the time-saving mode tables T _{1 to} T ₃ is selected by random numbers, a time-saving lottery is performed based on the selected time-saving mode table, and the number of time savings is determined. Is generated only a determined number of times.

This makes it difficult for the player to intuitively grasp how many times the number of time savings will be realized after the end of the special prize state even if the game is continued for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a relatively continuous interest that is less tiring than before. Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability and the number of times saved are associated so that the average number of times saved in each of the time saving mode tables T _{1 to} T ₃ is the same.

Thus, the time saving mode tables T _{1 to} T ₃
Regardless of which is selected, the average number of time savings does not change even if the individual time savings are different, so that the selected time savings mode table is extremely advantageous or disadvantageous for the player. Or the likelihood of being reduced. In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device 104 corresponds to the symbol display means according to the first or second aspect, the number of working hours corresponds to the execution period according to the first to third aspects, and the ROM 230 corresponds to the second aspect. The time saving mode table T ₁ corresponds to the time saving mode table storage means described.
Corresponds to the first time-saving mode table described in claim ₂ , and the time-saving mode table T2 corresponds to the second time-saving mode table described in claim 2. Further, the time-shortening mode table T the time-shortening mode based on ₁ corresponds to the first time-shortening mode according to claim 1, the time-shortening mode based on time-shortening mode table T ₂ is corresponding to the second time-shortening mode of claim 1, wherein Then, steps S302 to S306, S314 to S3
Reference numeral 18 corresponds to the time saving mode table selecting means.

In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit of the number of winning game balls is four, but the present invention is not limited to this.
The upper limit of the number of winning game balls may be configured as less than four or four or more. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the probability variation state occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the probability variation state does not occur. In this case, in FIG. 5, steps S210 and S2
A process for determining a big hit symbol may be provided in place of the processes of 12, S214, and S224.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the game control processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 6 is executed, and the case where the game control program stored in advance in the ROM 230 is executed has been described. The present invention is not limited to this.
The program may be read into the AM 240 and executed.

Here, the storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as an FD or HD, an optical reading type storage medium such as a CD, CDV, LD, or DVD, or an MO storage medium. A magnetic storage type / optical readout type storage medium includes any storage medium that can be read by a computer regardless of an electronic, magnetic, optical, or other read method.

In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other amusement game machines and the like may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable to gaming machines.

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As described above, according to the gaming machine with the time saving function according to the first to third aspects of the present invention, even if the player continues playing the game for a long time, Since it becomes difficult to intuitively grasp whether a long execution period is realized, it is possible to provide an effect that it is possible to provide a relatively continuous fun that is less tiring than before.

Further, according to the gaming machine with the time saving function according to the third aspect of the present invention, even if the first time saving mode table is selected or the second time saving mode table is selected, the time saving game state Since the average execution period does not change even if the individual execution periods of the game are different, the selected time-saving mode table reduces the possibility of being extremely advantageous or disadvantageous to the player. The effect that can be obtained is also obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board surface 102 of a pachinko machine,
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a part particularly required for description.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main board 200.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of time saving mode tables T _{1 to} T ₃ .

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a symbol control process.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing time saving processing.

[Explanation of symbols]

 104 Special symbol display device 106 Ordinary symbol display device 111 Starting winning opening 112 Normal electric accessory 113,114 Operating gate 115 Large winning opening 116 Special winning opening 131 Starting winning opening switch 132 Large winning opening switch 200 Main board 220 CPU 230 ROM 240 RAM 250 I / O

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A time-saving lottery for generating a time-saving game state for shortening a variable display time in which a symbol is variably displayed by a symbol display means, and the time-saving game state is generated for a predetermined period based on a result of the time-saving lottery. A game machine with a time-saving function, wherein a first time-saving mode in which one or more associations are established between a winning probability determined to generate the time-saving gaming state and an execution period for generating the time-saving gaming state in the time-saving lottery. And a plurality of time-saving modes including a second time-saving mode including an association different from the association of the first time-saving mode. The time-saving lottery is performed based on the result of the time-saving lottery, and the time-saving game state is generated based on the result of the time-saving lottery, and an execution period corresponding to the winning probability is generated. Time reduction function with the gaming machine to be. 2. A time-saving lottery for generating a time-saving gaming state in which the symbol display means fluctuates and displays a symbol is reduced, and the time-saving gaming state is generated for a predetermined period based on a result of the time-saving lottery. A game machine with a time-saving function, wherein a first time-saving mode in which one or a plurality of associations between a winning probability determined to generate the time-saving gaming state in the time-saving lottery and an execution period for generating the time-saving gaming state is registered. A time-saving mode table storing means for storing a table and a second time-saving mode table including an association different from the association of the first time-saving mode table; and the time-saving mode table storing means based on a predetermined condition. A time saving mode table selecting means for selecting any one of the time saving mode table selecting means, and the time saving mode selected by the time saving mode table selecting means. A gaming machine with a time-saving function, wherein the time-saving lottery is performed based on a table, and based on the result of the time-saving lottery, the time-saving gaming state is generated for an execution period corresponding to the winning probability. 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the winning probability and the execution period are associated with each other in the plurality of time-saving mode tables so that an average execution period is the same. A gaming machine with a time-saving function.