JP2002239145A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent occurrence of a defective condition when the high limit of the stored number of starting prize-winning is increased. SOLUTION: This game machine for playing a variable display game played by variably displaying identification information in a variable display area of a display device 4 according to establishment of a predetermined starting condition is provided with a condition establishment number storage means cumulatively storing the number of establishment of the starting condition and reducing the number in every execution of the variable display game, a storage number informing means informing the stored number in the condition establishment number storage means, a variable display time shortening control means capable of performing control for reducing a variable display time of the variable display game, and a variable display time shortened condition informing means capable of informing the shortened condition of the variable display time. The variable display time shortening control means can perform control to reduce the variable display time of the variable display game in association with the stored number of the condition establishment number storage means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is displayed on a display device in a variable manner, and giving a specific game value in association with the result.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In accordance with a prize of a game ball fired in a game area at a starting port, a variable display device comprising a liquid crystal display or the like performs a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information (symbols) is displayed in a variable manner. There is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) configured to give a specific game value, such as generating a bonus game (big hit game), in association with the result being a specific mode.

[0003] In this gaming machine, when a game ball wins a starting opening, a maximum of four game balls are stored as a starting winning memory.
A variable display game is played based on the memory.

[0004]

As described above, when the upper limit of the number of memorized starting prizes is four, even if a game ball wins the starting port, the winning exceeds the upper limit and is invalid (the variable display game can be performed). No), which is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, for this reason, when the number of start winning prize memory reaches the upper limit or is close to the upper limit, the player may interrupt the firing of the game ball and perform only the variable display game to fill the starting prize memory. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine is reduced, which is disadvantageous for the gaming shop.

[0005] For this reason, there has been a proposal to increase (eg, eight) or to make the upper limit of the number of stored winning prizes unlimited.

However, when the upper limit of the number of start winning prizes is increased as described above, the number of invalid prizes decreases or disappears. However, as the starting prize memories accumulate, it takes more time to complete the starting prize memories. Therefore, the player may be made to wait at the time of stopping the game including the end of the big hit game, which may cause trouble.

In a normal game (at the time of a game other than the jackpot game), the starting prize memory does not easily accumulate. Therefore, if the upper limit of the starting prize memory is increased, the player has a low winning rate to the starting port. There is a risk of giving an impression.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve a problem in a case where the upper limit of the number of start winning prizes is increased.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display game for displaying identification information in a variable display area of a display device based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. A game machine capable of providing a specific game value by accumulating the number of times the start condition is satisfied, and reducing the number of stored times each time the variable display game is executed; Storage number notification means for notifying the storage number of the number storage means, a variable display time reduction control means capable of controlling the variable display time of the variable display game to a reduced state,
A variable display time shortening state notifying means capable of notifying the shortened state of the variable display time, wherein the variable display time shortening control means relates to the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means, The variable display time can be controlled to be reduced.

[0010] In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the variable display time shortening control means is capable of controlling a plurality of shortened states having different effects of reducing the variable display time. , One of the plurality of shortened states is selected.

[0013] In a third aspect based on the first and second aspects, the variable display time shortening control means is configured to change the variable display time on condition that the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means is a specific number. Is controlled to the shortened state, and the shortened state is continued even when the number of storages is reduced and becomes less than the specific number.

In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect, the specific number is an upper limit number of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means.

In a fifth aspect based on the first to fourth aspects, the control state at the time of the power failure can be stored and stored, and the variable display time reduction control means is provided on condition that the power is restored from the power failure. The variable display time of the variable display game performed based on the storage of the condition satisfaction number storage means is controlled to a reduced state.

In a sixth aspect based on the first to fifth aspects, the variable display time shortening control means includes a variable display time reducing means provided that the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means is reduced to a predetermined number. It is possible to return from the shortened state of the variable display time of the game to the normal state.

In a seventh aspect based on the first to sixth aspects, the variable display time shortening control means reduces the variable display time of the variable display game as the number of stored condition satisfaction number storage means increases. Can be controlled so as to increase.

[0016] Advantageously, in the invention of the first to seventh, the storage number notifying means comprises a memory display section, wherein the variable display time shortening state informing means, the variable display time in said storage display unit Notification display of the shortened state is performed.

In a ninth aspect based on the first to eighth aspects, the storage number notifying means has a storage display unit for a predetermined number of storages of the condition satisfaction number storage means, and the variable display time shortening state notification. The means performs notification display of the shortened state of the variable display time for each of the storage and display units.

In a tenth aspect based on the ninth aspect, the display mode of the storage display section of the storage number notifying means is set to a display mode representing a shortened state of the variable display time in accordance with the order of the display section. The storage number notifying means displays the storage of the condition satisfaction number storage means on the storage display unit in accordance with the order of the display unit so as to be stacked in the storage order.

In an eleventh aspect based on the ninth aspect, the storage number notifying means displays the storage of the condition satisfaction number storage means on the storage display section by shifting the already-displayed storage order in the storage order.

In a twelfth aspect based on the first to eighth aspects, the variable display time shortening state notifying means notifies the variable display time shortening state of the current or next variable display game.

According to a thirteenth invention, in the first to twelfth inventions, a lottery data storage for sequentially storing lottery data used in a lottery to determine whether or not a specific game value can be given each time the starting condition is satisfied. The variable display game relating to the oldest lottery data in the lottery data storage means is executed by the variable display time determined based on the number of storages when the latest start condition is satisfied.

In a fourteenth aspect based on the first to thirteenth aspects, the display device has an effect display area for effecting a variable display game, and the variable display time shortening state notifying means includes:
The notification of the shortened state of the variable display time is performed in the effect display area.

In a fifteenth aspect based on the first to fourteenth aspects, the fact that the number of storages in the condition satisfaction number storage means has reached an upper limit is notified separately from the notification of the number of storages by the storage number notification means. An upper limit notification unit is provided.

In a sixteenth aspect based on the first to fifteenth aspects, in a state in which the variable display time is shortened, a variable display game is performed in a variable display mode in which respective identification information in a plurality of variable display areas are synchronized. .

In a seventeenth aspect based on the first to sixteenth aspects, the variation display mode in the shortened state is to shorten the variation time before switching the identification information after the start of the variation display or the high-speed variation time after the start of the variation display. .

In an eighteenth aspect based on the first to seventeenth aspects, a plurality of variable display modes having different variable times and a plurality of variable display modes registered so as to be allowed to overlap so as to have different average variable times are provided. A variable display mode selection group,
The variable display mode selection group is selected based on the reduced state of the variable display time, and the variable display mode is selected from the selected variable display mode selection group.

In a nineteenth aspect based on the first to seventh aspects, the storage number notifying means has a storage display part which is half the upper limit of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means. Depending on the display mode, it is possible to notify up to the upper limit of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means.

[0028]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display time of the variable display game is controlled to be in a shortened state in relation to the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means, so that the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means accumulates. In this case, the variable display game can be advanced promptly, and does not spend much time for digestion. Therefore, when the upper limit of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means is increased, when the game is stopped including the end of the big hit (specific game value) game, the stored number of the condition satisfaction number storage means is stored. For the sake of digestion, it is possible to avoid having to wait for a long time to cause trouble for the player, and to increase the upper limit of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means, thereby increasing the opportunity of the variable display game and the occurrence of the jackpot. As a result, the interest in the game can be sufficiently improved.

Further, since the shortened state of the variable display time is notified, it is possible to inform the player of the guideline of the variable display time in an easy-to-understand manner.

In the second invention, since a plurality of shortened states are set, one of them can be set to a shortened state in which the variable display time is extremely shortened. It is difficult to reach the upper limit, and it is easy to set it to fall within the appropriate range.

According to the third and fourth aspects of the present invention, it is difficult to reduce the time in normal times, so that it is possible to reduce a situation in which the variable display game is interrupted due to the lack of the number of storages. In a situation where the number of storages is likely to reach the upper limit, such as after a jackpot or during a probable change, the time is reduced, so that the variable display game can be advanced promptly. Therefore,
At the time of a specific game state such as a certain change or a time saving, it is possible to increase a chance of a variable display game, that is, a chance of generating a big hit.
In addition, the player does not have to wait at the time of stopping the game after the end of the big hit game.

In the fifth invention, the memory before the power outage can be promptly digested, so that the player can start the game with a new mood. In addition, the waiting time can be reduced for a player who is going to stop after returning to the game, and the player who wants to continue the game can be given a chance to change his mind.

In the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the number of storages in the condition satisfaction number storage means is quickly reduced and the number of storages decreases, it is less likely that the variable display game will be interrupted.

In the seventh aspect of the present invention, the variable display game can be advanced more quickly as the number of stored condition storage means increases, and the upper limit of the number of stored condition storage devices can be increased.

According to the eighth aspect, the state of the variable display time can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner together with the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means.

According to the ninth aspect, the state of the variable display time can be reported in an easy-to-understand manner for each storage of the condition satisfaction number storage means.

According to the tenth aspect, it is easy to recognize an increase or decrease in the number of storages in the condition satisfaction number storage means. In this case, since the display of the storage order of the storage of the condition satisfaction number storage means corresponds to the state of the variable display time corresponding to the display, it is sufficient that each storage display unit can display one display mode, thereby reducing the cost. it can.

In the eleventh aspect, an interesting display can be performed.

In the twelfth aspect, the state of the variable display time of the current or next variable display game can be easily recognized.

According to the thirteenth aspect, while the variable display game is played from the oldest one in the storage order, the notification in the storage number notification means can be digested from the newest one. Therefore, the corresponding variable display game can be executed in the storage order of the condition satisfaction number storage means, and the setting of the variable display time state and the notification and digestion by the storage number notification means can be accurately performed.

According to the fourteenth aspect, the state of the variable display time can be easily informed to the player, and the interest of the variable display game increases.

In the fifteenth aspect, the player aims at the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means to reach the upper limit, and it is less likely that the firing of the game ball is interrupted so as not to reach the upper limit. . In addition, it is possible to display an interesting decoration display.

In the sixteenth aspect, the fluctuation stop or the temporary stop can be performed quickly, and the fluctuation display time can be effectively shortened without making the fluctuation display redundant.

According to the seventeenth aspect, the shortened time can be easily generated based on the base variable display time.

According to the eighteenth aspect, the processing load when selecting the variable display time can be reduced.

According to the nineteenth aspect, even when the number of storages of the condition satisfaction number storage means is small, the number of the storage display sections which are turned off is smaller than that of the case where the same number of storage display sections as the upper limit of the storage number are provided. Less. In other words, in a normal game (at the time of a game other than the jackpot game), the number of storages in the condition satisfaction number storage means does not easily accumulate, and when the upper limit of the number of storages in the condition satisfaction number storage means is increased, the condition satisfaction is low. However, this does not give the player an impression that the condition is not satisfied. In addition, costs can be reduced.

[0047]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine).

On the surface of the game board 1, a fluctuation display device (special symbol display device) 4 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2, and below the game area 3, special fluctuations as a special winning opening are provided. The winning device 5 is provided.

The variable display device 4 has a display screen portion composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (CRT), or the like, and displays a plurality of identification information (symbols) in a plurality of variable display areas. For example, an image based on the progress of the game is displayed.

When the special winning opening solenoid 5 (see FIG. 2) is energized, the special variable prize winning device 5 is changed from a closed state in which the ball is not received (a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state in which the ball is easily received (in the case of the player). To an advantageous state).

Immediately above the special variable winning device 5, a starting port 7 having a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 8 is provided.
At a predetermined position on the left and right thereof, a normal symbol starting gate 20 is disposed.

The normal fluctuation winning device 8 is converted so that the entrance to the starting port 7 is widened by energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10 (see FIG. 2).

In each part of the game area 3, N pieces (4 in FIG. 1)
(Only the number of coins) is provided. An out port 12 is provided at the lowermost end of the game area 3.

A game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area 3, and the launched game ball is placed in a windmill or the like disposed at various places in the game area 3. While the rolling direction is changed by the rolling guide member 13, the surface flows down on the surface of the game area 3 and wins the starting port 7, the general winning port 11, the special variable winning device 5, or is discharged from the out port 12.

The winning in the starting opening 7 is detected by the special symbol starting sensor 14 (see FIG. 2). The prize in the special fluctuation prize device 5 is counted by the count sensor 15 and the continuation sensor 16.
(See FIG. 2). N general winning openings 11
The winning is detected by N winning sensors 17A to 17N (see FIG. 2) provided for each general winning opening 11. The passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol starting gate 20 is detected by the ordinary symbol starting sensor 21 (see FIG. 2).

The winning of a game ball to the starting port 7 is stored as a special symbol starting memory, for example, for a maximum of eight times, and a special symbol for displaying the number of the special symbol starting memory on the upper part of the variable display device 4. A storage display 18 is provided. In addition, an upper limit display 19 is provided above the special symbol storage display 18 for decoratively displaying that the number of special symbol start memories has reached the upper limit.

The passing of a game ball to the ordinary symbol starting gate 20 is stored as ordinary symbol starting memory, for example, for a maximum of four times, and the number of the ordinary symbol starting memory is displayed on the right side of the special variable winning device 5. Ordinary symbol memory display 22
However, on the left side of the special fluctuation winning device 5, a normal symbol display 23 composed of an LED or the like is provided.

When a game ball wins in the starting opening 7, the general winning opening 11, and the special variable winning device 5, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning device that has won is discharged from a payout unit (discharge device) (not shown). It is supplied to a supply dish (not shown) (a dish to which a prize ball or a lending ball is paid out to a player).

The key points of the game machine are decoration lamps and LEDs.
Etc. are provided. The gaming machine is provided with a sound output device (speaker).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system centered on the game control device 100. As shown in FIG.

The game control device 100 is a main control device that controls the game in a comprehensive manner, and is used as a CPU for controlling the game control, a ROM storing invariable information for the game control, and a work area at the time of the game control. Microcomputer 101 with built-in RAM, input interface 102, output interface 103, oscillator 10
4 etc.

The gaming microcomputer 101 includes various detection devices (special symbol starting sensor 14, general winning opening sensors 17A to 17A) via an input interface 102.
In response to the detection signals from the N, the count sensor 15, the continuation sensor 16, and the normal symbol start sensor 21), various processes such as a jackpot lottery are performed. Then, various control devices (display control device 150,
A command signal is transmitted to the discharge control device 200, the decoration control device 250, the sound control device 300), the special winning opening solenoid 6, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10, the ordinary symbol display 23, and the like to control the game overall. .

The discharge control device 200 includes the game control device 10
Based on a prize ball command signal from 0 or a ball lending request from a card ball lending unit (not shown), the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the prize ball or the lending ball.

The decoration control device 250 is a game control device 10
0, decoration lamp, LE based on the decoration command signal from 0
Control the decorative light emitting device such as D
The display of the special symbol storage display 18 and the upper limit display 19 is controlled.

The sound control device 300 controls the sound effect output from the speaker. In addition, from the game control device 100, various dependent control devices (display control device 150, discharge control device 2
Only one-way communication from the game control device 100 to the subordinate control device is allowed for communication with the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300). Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the slave control device side of the game control device 100.

Although not shown, the power supply device of the gaming machine includes a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When detecting a predetermined voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the game control device 100 and the like. Game control device 1
00 receives a power failure detection signal, performs a predetermined power failure process, and receives a reset signal to stop the operation of the CPU. The backup power supply is connected to the R of the game control device 100 or the like.
A backup power supply is supplied to the AM to back up game data (game information, game control information: including variable display game information) and the like.

The display control device 150 includes a CPU 151 and an R
OM 152, RAM 153, DMAC (direct memory access controller) 154, interface 155, VDC (video display controller) 156, font RO storing image data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, etc.)
M157, oscillator 158, γ correction circuit 159 and the like.

The CPU 151 receives screen information (symbol display information, symbol display information) based on a display command signal from the game control device 100.
Background screen information, moving image character screen information, etc.) and store them in the RAM 153. This screen information is VDC
At the timing of the vertical synchronization interrupt 156, the DMAC 154 that has received the transfer command transfers the data to the VDC 156.
The VDC 156 determines the font RO based on the image information.
The corresponding image data of M157 is fetched, and the fluctuation display device 4
A predetermined image is displayed (drawn) by performing horizontal scanning and vertical scanning on the screen.

The font ROM 157 stores the data of each design used for the variable display game and the data of the effect display such as the background and the character. FIG. 4 shows an example of each symbol used in the variable display game.

In front of the interface 155, a buffer circuit 160 serving as a signal transmission direction regulating means is provided. Only a signal input from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 is permitted. The γ correction circuit 159 adjusts the display illuminance of the variable display device 4 by correcting the nonlinear characteristic of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the variable display device 4.

Next, the outline of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The variable display area of the variable display game of the variable display device 4 is, for example, a left, right, or middle variable display area. Shortening of the variable display time of the variable display game, display of the special symbol storage display 18, and the like will be described later.

First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the game is in the customer waiting state, and a display command signal for commanding the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150. On the screen of the fluctuation display device 4, a customer waiting screen (moving image or still image) is displayed.

When the game ball hit in the game area 3 wins the starting port 7, the winning is stored as a special symbol start memory by the game control device 100, and a predetermined random number is stored based on the special symbol start memory. At the same time, the jackpot lottery of the variable display game is performed, and a display command signal for instructing the variable display is sent from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150. The variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the variable display area.

After a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the order of, for example, left, right, and middle (for example, the symbol is slightly changed at the stop position). When a reach state (for example, a combination in which a left symbol and a right symbol may generate a big hit) occurs in the process, a predetermined reach game is performed. In this reach game, for example, the fluctuation display of the symbol in the middle is performed at an extremely low speed, the fluctuation is performed at a high speed, or the fluctuation display is reversed. In addition, background display and character display are performed according to the reach game.

The temporary stop state is a state in which a player can recognize a symbol as a substantially stopped state, and is a state in which the final stop state is not determined. More specifically, in addition to the minute fluctuation at the stop position, there are modes such as displaying a symbol in an enlarged or reduced scale, changing the color of the symbol, or changing the shape of the symbol.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the symbols on the left, right, and inside are finally stopped in a predetermined combination of jackpots, and a jackpot (jackpot game) is generated.

When a big hit game occurs, a special game in which the special variable winning device 5 is opened for a predetermined period is performed. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passed into the special variable prize device 5 as one unit (one round). A predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on condition that a prize is won in the continuous winning opening (detection of a winning ball by the continuation sensor 16). In addition, when a jackpot game occurs, the jackpot fanfare display,
A display command signal for instructing the display of the big hit game is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, such as the display of the number of rounds and the display of the big hit, and the big hit game is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 4.

In this case, if the jackpot is a specific jackpot, a specific game state is generated after the jackpot game, and the probability of the next jackpot occurrence becomes high probability (probable change), or the game ball is entered into the starting port 7. For example, the change display time of the change display game of the change display device 4 is reduced (time saving).

Then, when the variable display game is completed (at a loss) or when the jackpot game is completed, if there is a special symbol start memory, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. It is. At this time, if there is no special symbol start memory, the process returns to the customer waiting state.

When a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol starting gate 20, a random number related to the ordinary symbol is extracted based on the ordinary symbol starting memory. Then, the normal variable winning device 8 of the starting port 7 is expanded for a predetermined time, and winning in the starting port 7 is facilitated.

Next, the variation display time of the variation display game (the time from the start of the variation display of the symbols until the variation display of all the left, right, and middle variation display areas is stopped) is reduced, and the special symbol storage display is performed. The display of the container 18 will be described.

The game control device 100 controls the game
Each time a prize is won, the prize is stored as a special symbol start memory (the number of special symbol start memories is +1: limited to a maximum of eight times), and a predetermined random number is extracted and extracted for each special symbol start memory. Based on the random numbers, the control data of the variable display game, that is, whether the variable display game is a big hit, the left, right, and stop symbols of the variable display area in the variable display game, the variable display time of the variable display game, and the like are determined and stored. At the same time, a decoration command signal (command for storing the number of special symbols to be stored) is transmitted to decoration control device 250. Then, every time a predetermined time (when in the customer waiting state, when the previous variable display game ends, or when the big hit game ends) comes, the display control device 150
, The display command signal of the variable display game (commands such as big hit, left, right, middle stop symbol, variable display time of the variable display game, etc.) is transmitted to the special symbol start memory in order of storing the variable display game. Every time the variable display game is executed, the number of special symbols to be stored is decremented by one, a decoration command signal (command for the number of special symbols to be stored) is transmitted to the decoration control device 250, and the corresponding variable display game is performed. Clear the control data of

The variable display time of the variable display game is determined by the game control device 100 based on the special symbol start storage number, in the normal state (normal fluctuation), the first shortened state (time reduction fluctuation 1), the second
To the shortened state (time saving variation 2).

As shown in the table of FIG. 5, dozens of types of variation patterns (variation display modes) of the variation display game are set so that the variation times are different. Then, a normal pattern selection table for selecting a fluctuation pattern in a normal state (in a normal state) and a first shortened pattern selection table for selecting a fluctuation pattern in a first contraction (in a first contraction state) And a second contraction pattern selection table for selecting a variation pattern at the time of the second contraction (in the second contraction state). FIG. 6 shows an example of a normal pattern selection table (variation pattern selection table I), and FIG. 7 shows an example of a first shortened pattern selection table (variation pattern selection table II).

Normally, a variation pattern is selected at a predetermined selection probability from a normal pattern selection table based on the extracted random numbers. At this time, the fluctuation display time is uniquely determined by the selected fluctuation pattern. At the time of the first shortening of the variable display time, a variable pattern is selected at a predetermined selection probability from a first shortened pattern selection table based on the extracted random numbers. At the time of the second shortening of the variable display time, a second
A variation pattern is selected with a predetermined selection probability from the shortened pattern selection table. In each pattern selection table, a variation pattern having the same variation display time can be selected, but the variation display time selected from the first shortened pattern selection table is different from the average time including the selection probability by the average pattern selection table. The variable display time selected from the second shortened pattern selection table is set so that the average time including the selection probability is the same as the average selected from the first shortened pattern selection table. It is set to be shorter than the time. Therefore, when the variation pattern is selected from the first shortened pattern selection table, the variation display time is shorter on average than when the variation pattern is selected from the normal pattern selection table, and the variation pattern is selected from the second shortened pattern selection table. In this case, the variable display time is shorter on average than when selected from the first pattern selection table.

Therefore, the time reduction state cannot be specified from each fluctuation pattern.
A fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time can be taken even in a normal time, and a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time can be taken when the fluctuation time is shortened. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that there is only a limited variation pattern even in the time shortened state, and to play a variation display game full of interest.

Note that a unique variation pattern may be set for each selection table so that the variation patterns do not overlap.

Although the first and second shortened pattern selection tables are set as the shortened pattern selection table, one table may be used depending on the number of shortening modes of the variable display time.
More than one, or a normal pattern selection table and a shortened pattern selection table may be separately provided for the jackpot and the loss.

The special symbol storage display 18 has the same number of display units 18a to 18 as the upper limit (for example, eight) of the special symbol start storage number.
18h (see FIG. 16), the decoration control device 250 displays the special symbol start storage number based on the decoration command signal (command of the special symbol start storage number) from the game control device 100, and the special symbol start storage. Whether the variable display time of the variable display game to be performed based on the normal state (normal fluctuation)
Is displayed in the reduced state (time saving variation 1) or the second shortened state (time saving variation 2).

When the special symbol start storage number is "1", the first display section 18a at the left end of the special symbol storage display 18 is displayed. When the special symbol start storage number is "2", the first and second display sections 18a and 18b are displayed. When the number of special symbol start storages is "3", the first to third display units 18a to 18c are displayed. When the number of special symbol start storages is "8", the first to third display units 18a to 18c are displayed. Eighth display unit 18a
-18h are turned on, and when the variable display time of the variable display game is in the normal state, for example, green,
Is lit in yellow, for example, in the shortened state, and is lit in red, for example, in the second shortened state. In addition to changing the color, the variable display time of the variable display game is turned on when in the normal state, blinks at a slow speed in the first reduced state, for example, at a high speed in the second reduced state. It may be made to blink. In addition, the special symbol starting memory number is “8”
In the case of, all of the first to eighth display portions 18a to 18h are turned on, but when the upper limit of the number of special symbol start storages is set to, for example, 9 or more, the eighth display portion 18h corresponds to storage of 8 or more. Good as a thing.

A specific example of shortening the variable display time of the variable display game and displaying on the special symbol storage display 18 will be described. The display of the normal state (normal fluctuation) of the fluctuation display time is represented by N, the display of the first shortened state (time reduction 1) is represented by S1, and the display of the second shortened state (time reduction 2) is represented by S2.

In the following example, when the special symbol start storage number is "1" or "2", the variable display time is set to the normal state (normal fluctuation), and when the special symbol start storage number is "3" or "4". In this case, the variable display time is controlled to the first shortened state (time reduction 1), and when the number of special symbol start storages is "5" to "8", the variable display time is controlled to the second reduced state (time reduction 2). It is something to do.

When the special symbol start storage number is “1” or “2”, the game control device 100 selects a variation pattern from the normal pattern selection table with a predetermined selection probability based on the extracted random numbers.

When the special symbol start storage numbers are "3" and "4", a variation pattern is selected at a predetermined selection probability from the first shortened pattern selection table based on the extracted random numbers.

When the number of stored special symbols is "5" to "8", a variation pattern is selected from the second shortened pattern selection table at a predetermined selection probability based on the extracted random numbers.

When the special symbol start storage number becomes “1” as shown in FIG. 8, the first symbol 1 is displayed on the special symbol memory display 18.
When 8a is set to N and the special symbol start storage number is set to "2", the second display section 18b is displayed to N in addition to this.

When the special symbol start storage number becomes "3", the first display portion 18a and the second display portion 18b are kept N, the third display portion 18c is set to S1, and the special symbol start storage number is set to "4". Then, the fourth display section 18d is displayed in S1 in addition to the above.

When the special symbol start storage number becomes "5", the first display section 18a and the second display section 18b are set to N and the third display section 1
8c, the fifth display unit 18d while the fourth display unit 18d remains at S1.
When e is set to S2 and the special symbol start storage number is "6", the sixth display unit 18f is additionally set to S2, and when the special symbol start storage number is "7", the seventh display unit 18g is additionally set. S
When the special symbol start storage number becomes "8" in step 2, an eighth display section 18h is displayed in S2. In this manner, an image for accumulating new memories is displayed.

On the other hand, the variable display game is executed from the oldest one in the memory order, and the special symbol memory display 18 is displayed in the new one (the one enclosed by the thick line in FIG. 8: the last one).
To go out.

That is, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the variable display game is a big hit, and determines the stop symbols in the left, right, and middle variable display areas based on the special symbol start memory of the earliest storage order. The reduced state of the variable display time is determined based on the number of special symbol start memories stored, and the variable pattern of the variable display game is determined based on both determinations. And
A command based on the determination is sent to the display control device 150,
Based on this, the display control device 150 executes the variable display game.

Specifically, for example, when the number of special symbols to be stored is “5”, a variable display game is performed based on data based on the special symbol starting memory four times before, and the variable display time is set to the special symbol starting time. The data at the time of storage of the storage number “5” (second
(S2) (second shortened state (second time variation 2)) of the fifth display unit 18e of the special symbol storage display 18 is turned off by starting the variation display game. When the special symbol start storage number is “4”, the variable display game is performed based on the data based on the three special symbol start memories, and the variable display time is the special symbol start storage number “4”. Using the data at the time of storage (first shortened state (time saving variation 1)), by starting this variation display game, S1 (first variation) of the fourth display unit 18d of the special symbol storage display 18 is displayed.
(Representing time-saving variation 1) is turned off.

The execution of the variable display game may be started from the one with the newest storage order. In this case, the display result of the variable display game based on the special symbol start storage of the earliest storage order and the storage display And the shortened state of the variable display time based on the same.

FIG. 9 shows another example of the display of the special symbol storage display 18. This is based on the number of special symbol starting memories,
The display of the special symbol storage display 18 is shifted.

In this case, when the special symbol start memory becomes "1", the first display section 18a is displayed in N. When the special symbol start storage number becomes “2”, N of the first display portion 18a is changed to the second.
The display is shifted to the display 18b, and the first display 18a is displayed on N.

When the special symbol start storage number becomes "3", the N of the second display 18b is shifted to the third display 18c, and the N of the first display 18a is shifted to the second display 18b. The display 18a is displayed on S1. When the special symbol start storage number becomes “4”, N of the third display unit 18 c is changed to the fourth display unit 1.
8d, N of the second display 18b is displayed on the third display 18c,
S1 of the first display unit 18a is shifted to the second display unit 18b, and the first display unit 18a is displayed on S1.

When the special symbol start storage number becomes "5", N of the fourth display 18d is set to the fifth display 18e, N of the third display 18c is set to the fourth display 18d, and the second display 18b is set. Is shifted to the third display section 18c, S1 of the first display section 18a is shifted to the second display section 18b, and the first display section 18a is shifted to S.
2 is displayed. Also in the case of the special symbol start storage number “6” to “8”, the same shift is performed and the display is performed.

On the other hand, every time the variable display game is executed, the display of the special symbol storage display 18 disappears from the new one (enclosed by the bold line in FIG. 9: the display of the first display section 18a) and the other displays are changed. Shift to the previous site.

Specifically, for example, when the special symbol start storage number is “5”, N of the fifth display portion 18 e of the special symbol storage display 18 is changed to the fourth display portion 1 by starting the variable display game.
8d, the N of the fourth display unit 18d is set to the third display unit 18c,
S1 of the third display unit 18c is shifted to the second display unit 18b, and S1 of the second display unit 18b is shifted to the first display unit 18a for display. When the special symbol start storage number is “4”, the N of the fourth display unit 18d of the special symbol storage display 18 is changed to the third display unit 18c and the N of the third display unit 18c is changed by the start of the variable display game. The second display 18b is displayed on the second display 18b.
Is shifted to the first display section 18a and displayed.

FIG. 10 shows another example of the display of the special symbol storage display 18. This is to renew the display on the display unit of the number of stored special symbols based on the number of special symbols to be stored and to notify the status of the variable display time of the current or next variable display game.

For example, when notifying the shortened state of the variable display time of the next variable display game, when the special symbol start storage number is “1”, the first display portion 18a is set to N, and the special symbol start storage number is set. When “2”, the first display unit 18a and the second display unit 18b are displayed on N.

When the special symbol start storage number is "3", the first display portion 18a to the third display portion 18c are set to S1, and when the special symbol start storage number is "4", the first display portions 18a to 18c are set. 4th
The display unit 18d is displayed on S1.

When the special symbol start storage number is "5", the first display portion 18a to the fifth display portion 18e are set to S2, and when the special symbol start storage number is "6", the first display portions 18a to 18e are set. Sixth
When the display unit 18f is set to S2 and the special symbol start storage number is "7", the first display unit 18a to the seventh display unit 18g are set to S2.
If the special symbol start storage number is "8", the first display unit 18a to the eighth display unit 18h are displayed in S2.

On the other hand, every time the variable display game is executed, the display of the special symbol storage display 18 is changed to a new one (the last display).
, And all the displays are renewed based on the number of stored special symbols at that time.

Specifically, for example, when the special symbol start storage number is "6", S2 of the sixth display portion 18f of the special symbol storage display 18 is turned off by starting the variable display game.
When the special symbol start storage number is "5", S2 of the fifth display portion 18e of the special symbol storage display 18 is turned off by the start of the variable display game, and the fourth display portions 18d to 18d are displayed.
The display on the first display unit 18a is all switched to S1.

As described above, when the special symbol start storage number is small, the variable display time of the variable display game based on the special symbol start memory is changed to the normal state (normal fluctuation).
When the number of special symbol start memories increases, the variable display time of the variable display game based on the special symbol start memory is reduced (first state).
Is controlled to the second shortened state (time-saving variation 2), in which the variable display time is relatively shorter than the first shortened state.

Therefore, when the special symbol start memory number is small, the variable display game can be performed in the normal variable display time, and when the special symbol start memory is accumulated, the variable display game can be promptly advanced. You don't spend much time on digesting the special symbol starting memory. Therefore,
When the upper limit of the number of special symbol start memories is increased, when the game is stopped including the end of the big hit game, etc. Can be avoided, and by increasing the upper limit of the number of special symbols to be memorized to reduce the number of winnings in which the starting opening becomes invalid (the variable display game cannot be performed), it is possible to reduce disadvantages brought to the player and The upper limit of the number of special symbol starting memories is increased without causing a decrease in the operation of the gaming machine such that the player interrupts the firing of the game ball and only performs the digestion of the special symbol starting memory. By increasing opportunities and opportunities for jackpots, the interest of the game can be sufficiently improved.

[0118] Moreover, with increasing number special symbol start memory number, relatively shorter variation display time varying display game, namely a first shortened state, reduced to a second shortened state, special symbol start memory The higher the number, the more quickly the variable display game can proceed. Therefore, when the number of special symbol start memories reaches the upper limit, the special symbol start memory is promptly consumed, and the winning at the start opening is invalidated (the variable display game is performed). Can not be performed) as much as possible.

Also, since a plurality of shortened states are set, one of them can be set to a shortened state in which the variable display time is extremely shortened. Easy to set within the range.

Further, a variable display time table in which a variable display time which can be selected in the variable display game is set is provided, and the shortening of the variable display time is limited by limiting the options of the variable display time in the variable display time table. A shortened pattern selection table (first shortened pattern selection table, second shortened pattern selection table) for selecting a variable display time at the time of shortening (in the first shortened state, in the second shortened state) from the display time table. Since the variable display time is selected from the variable display time table based on the variable pattern selected from the shortened pattern selection table, the game control device 1
00 can be reduced.

In addition, the number of special symbols to be stored is displayed on the special symbol memory display 18 and the special symbol memory display 18 is displayed.
In the variable display game performed based on the special symbol start memory, the variable display time is displayed as a normal state (normal fluctuation), a first shortened state (time reduction fluctuation 1), or a second shortened state (time reduction fluctuation 2). .

Therefore, together with the special symbol starting memory number,
It is possible to inform the player of the guideline of the variable display time in an easy-to-understand manner. In this case, the lighting colors, lighting and blinking states of the display sections 18a to 18h of the special symbol storage display 18 are set, and the variable display time is set to the normal state (normal fluctuation) for each special symbol start storage, or to the first state. Since this indicates the shortened state (time saving variation 1) or the second shortened state (time saving variation 2), it is possible to notify the player of the guideline of the variation display time for each special symbol start storage in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the special symbol start memory is displayed on the special symbol memory display 18 so as to be stacked in the order of storage, and when the special symbol start memory is digested,
If the display is extinguished (turned off) from the latest display, it is easy to recognize an increase or decrease in the special symbol start memory. Further, in this case, the display of the order of storage of the special symbol start storage and the state of the variable display time corresponding to the display correspond to each other.
The display mode of 18h can be uniquely set. For example, the first display unit 18a and the second display unit 18b display the special symbol start storage numbers "1" and "2". At this time, since the variable display time is in the normal state (normal fluctuation), the first symbol is stored. The display unit 18a and the second display unit 18b may be displayed in a normal state (normal fluctuation), for example, in green. In addition, the third display unit 18c and the fourth display unit 18d display the special symbol start storage numbers "3" and "4". At this time, the variable display time is in the first shortened state (time reduction 1). Therefore, the third display section 18c and the fourth display section 18d may be displayed in, for example, yellow indicating the first shortened state (time saving variation 1). The fifth display unit 18e to the eighth display unit 18h display the special symbol start storage numbers "5" to "8". At this time, the variable display time is in the second shortened state (time saving variation 2). Therefore, the fifth display unit 18e to the eighth display unit 18h may be displayed in, for example, red, which indicates the second shortened state (time saving variation 2). Therefore, the display units 18a to 18h only need to be able to display a display mode such as one lighting color, so that the cost of the special symbol storage display 18 is reduced.

As shown in FIG. 9, the special symbol start memory is displayed on the special symbol memory display 18 by shifting the default display in the order of storage, and when the special symbol start memory is exhausted, the latest display is displayed. (The default display is shifted to the previous part), the display becomes a moving display in which the lighting colors and the like of the display units 18a to 18h are shifted by increasing or decreasing the special symbol start memory. Get.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the fluctuation display time state is displayed in the order of storage of the special symbol start memory, so that the player can grasp the whole picture of how the fluctuation time is shortened. Can be. In particular, in the case of FIG. 9, since the display is shifted, there is an effect that the player can easily recognize the shortened state of the fluctuation time of the next fluctuation display game.

As shown in FIG. 10, based on the number of stored special symbol start-ups, the display of the display number of the special symbol storage display 18 is renewed to the same lighting color or the like, and Alternatively, if the state of the variable display time of the next variable display game is notified, the almost current state or the next state can be easily recognized.

Also, based on the special symbol starting memory of the earliest memory order, whether the variable display game is a big hit, and
The stop symbols in the right and middle variable display areas are determined, the reduced display time is reduced based on the number of latest special symbol start memories, and the variable display game is executed based on both determinations. Therefore, the display of the special symbol storage display 18 can be digested from the new one while playing the variable display game from the old one having the oldest storage order. Therefore, the corresponding variable display game can be executed in the order of storing the special symbol start memory, and the setting of the variable display time state and the display and consumption of the special symbol memory display 18 can be accurately performed.

In a specific game state of a so-called time saving that occurs based on a specific jackpot, the variable display time of the variable display game is controlled to a fixed shortened state, but may be controlled as described above.

On the other hand, if there is a power outage during the game, when the power outage is recovered, the following control may be performed.

In the event of a power outage, the variable display game information (special symbol start storage, control data of the variable display game, etc.) stored in the RAM of the game control device 100 is backed up. The variable display game is performed based on the symbol start memory. In this case, the variable display time of the variable display game performed based on the special symbol start memory is forcibly controlled to the shortened state. That is, the normal state (normal fluctuation) is in the first shortened state (time reduction 1), or the normal state (normal fluctuation) and the first shortened state (time reduction 1) is in the second shortened state (time reduction 1). It is controlled to reduce the time savings 2).

In the game interrupted by the power failure, the player once loses his / her mind, so that the memory before the power failure is promptly consumed in order to regain the mind. Therefore, the player can enter the game with a new mood, can reduce the waiting time for the player who is going to stop the game and return, and also has a great opportunity for the player who wants to continue the game Can give the opportunity. In addition, a gaming machine whose player has left due to a power failure can be quickly returned to the initial state.

When the special symbol start storage number is reduced to a predetermined number (for example, two) after the recovery from the power failure, the variable display time of the remaining variable display game may be returned to the original state.

FIG. 11 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. This is to switch the state of the variable display time of the variable display game to be performed based on the special symbol start memory, including the memory up to that point, when the number of special symbol start storage reaches a predetermined number (for example, the upper limit number is eight). It was made.

In this case, before the special symbol start storage number reaches the predetermined number “8”, for example, when the special symbol start storage number is “1” or “2”, the variable display time is changed to the normal state (normal fluctuation). When the number of stored special symbol starts is "3" to "7", the variable display time is controlled to the first shortened state (time reduction 1).

As shown in FIG. 11, for example, when the special symbol start storage number is “1” or “2”, the first symbol 18a and the second symbol 18b are displayed on the special symbol memory display 18 as N. I do. When the special symbol start storage number is "3" to "7", the first display unit 18a to the seventh display unit 18g are displayed in S1.
In addition, every time the variable display game is executed, the display of the special symbol storage display 18 is turned off from a new one (the last display).

When the special symbol start storage number reaches the predetermined number “8”, the predetermined number “8” including the storage up to that point is performed.
The variable display time of the variable display game to be performed based on the special symbol start memory up to is controlled to the second shortened state (time saving variation 2).

At this time, the special symbol storage display 18 displays the first display unit 18a to the eighth display unit 18 as shown in FIG.
h is switched to S2. In addition, every time the variable display game is executed, the display of the special symbol storage display 18 is turned off from a new one (the last display), and when the number of special symbol start memories increases, the variable display time of the variable display game is also increased. Is controlled to the second shortened state (time saving variation 2), and the corresponding display section is displayed in S2.

Then, when the special symbol start storage number becomes "0", the control returns to the original control.

Therefore, when the special symbol start storage number is small (when the predetermined number “8” is not reached), the variable display game can be performed in the normal variable display time. while the prize to start hole 7 hardly interrupted variable display games, if the special symbol start memory has accumulated to a predetermined number "8", can proceed variable display game based on special symbol start memory quickly, Therefore probability variation Ya At the time of a specific game state such as time reduction, it is possible to increase the chances of the variable display game, that is, the chance of generating a big hit. In particular, the effect is great when the upper limit of the number of special symbol start storages is increased, and, of course, the player is not made to wait when stopping the game after the end of the big hit game.

Further, when the number of special symbol start memories reaches a predetermined number (for example, the upper limit number is eight), the state of the variable display time of the variable display game to be performed based on the special symbol start memory including the memory up to that point. Instead of switching everything, Figure 12
As described above, the state of the variable display time of the variable display game based on the special symbol start storage in the range of the predetermined number (for example, 8 to 3) is switched so that the special symbol start storage number is a predetermined number (for example, 2). In the following cases, for example, the normal state (normal fluctuation) may not be switched.

After the special symbol start storage number reaches a predetermined number (for example, the upper limit number 8) and the state of the variable display time of the variable display game is shortened, the special symbol start storage number becomes the predetermined number ( For example, when the number is reduced to 2), the variable display time of the corresponding variable display game is set to, for example, a normal state (normal fluctuation).
May be returned.

In this way, when the number of stored special symbols is quickly reduced while the number of stored special symbols is quickly consumed,
The winning in the starting port 7 makes it less likely that the variable display game will be interrupted. Also, in this case, by setting the variable display time, the upper limit number of the special symbol start storage number (for example, eight)
It is also possible to set the digestion time from the same as the digestion time from an intermediate number (for example, four) or the like.

FIGS. 13 to 15 show a third embodiment of the present invention. This is because the variable display time of the variable display game is
It represents the time from the start of the variable display of the symbol until the stop of the variable display of all the left, right, and middle variable display areas. When shortening the variable display time, each symbol (left symbol, right symbol,
After the start of the variation display of the (medium symbol), the variation time or the variation time of the high-speed variation before the symbol switching is performed is reduced. This symbol switching refers to switching a symbol being displayed in a fluctuating manner to another symbol so that a stopped symbol or a temporarily stopped symbol is displayed in a predetermined symbol. Is performed during high speed fluctuations to produce

FIG. 13 is a timing chart of the fluctuation display time in the normal state (normal fluctuation). T1 is a fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of each symbol to the start of the high-speed fluctuation, to the subsequent change of the symbols, to the start of the low-speed fluctuation. T4
Is the time after which the low-speed fluctuation is performed, and T5 is the time until the symbol of the low-speed fluctuation is stopped or temporarily stopped.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart of the variable display time in the first shortened state (time reduction 1). T2 corresponds to T1 in the normal state (normal fluctuation), and shortens the time of T2.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart of the variable display time in the second shortened state (time reduction 2). T3 corresponds to T1 in a normal state (normal fluctuation), and shortens the time of T3.

The times T2 and T3 may be determined by uniformly subtracting the time T1. That is, the times in the first and second shortened states may be determined by uniformly subtracting the variable display time selected from the variable display time table (see FIG. 5). In this case, the game control device 100 instructs the display control device 150 to display the variable display time of the variable display game in the normal state (normal fluctuation), the first shortened state (time reduction 1), or the second shortened state (time reduction). 2)
Information that can be determined will be sent.

Therefore, in the first shortened state, the time of the high-speed fluctuation performed after the start of the fluctuation display of each symbol is reduced to perform the fluctuation display, and in the second reduced state, the time of the high-speed fluctuation is displayed. Is further shortened and the variable display is performed.

In this way, the shortened time can be easily generated based on the variable display time selected from the variable display time table serving as the base.

In the second shortened state, etc., the symbols are in a synchronized display mode (display mode of the variable display from the start of the change to the end of the change), ie, the start of the change, the high-speed change, and the stop at the same timing. Alternatively, a temporary stop may be performed. The player can simply recognize that the change has taken place and that the result has been obtained.

In this way, the fluctuation stop or the temporary stop can be performed quickly. Further, it is possible to effectively reduce the variation display time without the redundant variable display.

FIGS. 16 to 18 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. This is to notify the state of the variable display time of the variable display game to a predetermined effect display area of the variable display device 4.

FIG. 16 shows the case of the normal state (normal fluctuation), in which the character A appears for a predetermined time (for example, until the fluctuation display order of the symbols is switched) from before and after the start of the fluctuation display of the symbols. In this case, the character A expresses, for example, a gentle motion so as to indicate a normal state (normal fluctuation).

FIG. 17 shows the first shortened state (time saving variation 1), in which the character A appears for a predetermined time (for example, until the symbol variation display order is switched) from before or after the start of symbol variation display. . In this case, character A
For example, a fast operation is represented so as to represent the first shortened state (time saving variation 1).

FIG. 18 shows the character in the second shortened state (time saving variation 2), in which the character A appears for a predetermined time (for example, until the symbol variation display order is switched) from before and after the symbol variation display is started. . In this case, character A
In order to represent the second shortened state (time saving variation 2), for example, an intense action is represented.

In each state, in addition to the display of the character A, the background and the background color may be changed.
Further, each state may be displayed by characters, symbols, or the like. The character “time reduction” in FIG. 17 indicates the first shortened state (time reduction 1), and the character “strong time reduction” in FIG. 18 indicates the second shortened state (time reduction 2). Also, for example, the average fluctuation time 2
Time saving specifications may be displayed as in s.

In this way, the state of the variable display time can be easily informed to the player. Also, the interest of the variable display game is increased.

On the other hand, when the special symbol start storage number reaches the upper limit (for example, eight), the upper limit display 19 provided on the upper part of the special symbol storage display 18 is decoratively displayed as shown in FIG.

In this case, the upper limit indicator 19 is displayed in a flash-like manner, is lit so that the display is turned, or the character (F) is displayed.
(ULL, congratulations, full), and praise the players for their good work.

If the player interrupts the firing of the game ball so that the number of special symbol starting memories does not reach the upper limit, the operating rate decreases. The aim is to aim at the upper limit of the number of symbol start memories. In addition, the decorative display is interesting.

FIGS. 19A to 19I show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. This is obtained by reducing the number of the display portions 50a to 50d of the special symbol storage display 50 to half of the upper limit (for example, eight) of the special symbol start storage number.

In this case, the display sections 50a to 50d of the special symbol storage display 50 are capable of lighting and blinking, for example, red, orange, yellow and the like.

When the special symbol start storage number is "0", the light is turned off as shown in FIG.

When the special symbol start storage number is "1", the first display section 50a is displayed as shown in FIG. 19B, and when the special symbol start storage number is "2", the first display portion 50a shown in FIG. First,
When the special symbol start storage number is "3", the first to third display units 50a to 50c are displayed as shown in FIG. 19D, and the special symbol start storage number is "4". ", The first to fourth display units 50a to 50a to 50e as shown in FIG.
50d is lit in red, for example.

When the special symbol start storage number is "5", the first display section 50a is, for example, yellow and the second to fourth display sections 50b to 50d are red, as shown in FIG. Lights up. When the number of special symbol starting memories is “6”, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9 (g), the first and second display units 50a and 50b are lit in yellow, and the third and fourth display units 50c and 50d are lit in red. When the special symbol start storage number is “7”, FIG.
As shown in (h), the first to third display units 50a to 50c are lit in yellow, and the fourth display unit 50d is lit in red. When the special symbol start storage number is "8", the first to fourth display units 50a to 50d are lit in yellow as shown in FIG.

In the normal game (at the time of a game other than the jackpot game), the special symbol starting memory does not easily accumulate. Although a low impression may be given, even when the number of special symbol start storages is small, compared with the case where the same number of display units as the upper limit of the number of special symbol start storages (for example, eight) are provided. the number of display portions 50a~50d of special symbol memory indicator 50 is off is reduced, thus will not be winning rate to start hole 7 the player gives a lower impression. In addition, costs can be reduced.

Further, by increasing the lighting color or blinking, the state of the variable display time of the variable display game can be displayed on the special symbol memory display 50. In this case, in addition to the display units 50a to 50d of the special symbol storage display unit 50, a display unit for displaying the state of the variable display time of the variable display game may be provided.

[0168] In the embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine as a game machine has been described.
For example, the present invention can be applied to gaming machines such as pachislot and arrangement balls.

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

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a game.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol of a variable display game.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a variable display time table.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal pattern selection table.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first shortened pattern selection table.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a special symbol storage display.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a special symbol storage display.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a special symbol storage display.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a special symbol storage display device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a special symbol storage display.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart of a variable display time in a normal state according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart of a variable display time in a first shortened state.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart of the variable display time of the second shortened state.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a variable display time state according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a variable display time state.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a variable display time state.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a special symbol storage display according to the fifth embodiment.

[Description of Signs] 1 Gaming Board 4 Fluctuation Display Device 5 Special Fluctuation Winning Device 7 Starting Port 14 Special Design Start Sensor 18 Special Design Storage Display 19 Upper Limit Display 50 Special Design Storage Display 100 Game Control Device 150 Display Control Device 250 Decoration control device

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[Claims] 1. A variable display game in which identification information is variably displayed in a variable display area of a display device based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and a specific game value can be given in relation to the result mode. In the machine, the number of times the start condition is satisfied is cumulatively stored, and the number of stored conditions is reduced every time the variable display game is executed. Number notification means, a variable display time reduction control means capable of controlling the variable display time of the variable display game to a reduced state, and a variable display time reduced state notification means capable of reporting the reduced state of the variable display time, The gaming machine, wherein the variable display time shortening control means is capable of controlling the variable display time of the variable display game to a reduced state in relation to the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means. 2. The variable display time shortening control means is capable of controlling a plurality of shortened states having different effects of reducing the variable display time, and relates to the plurality of shortened states in relation to the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein any one of the following is selected. 3. The variable display time shortening control means controls the variable display time to a shortened state on condition that the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means becomes a specific number, and the storage number is reduced. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the shortened state is continued even when the number is less than the specific number. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific number is an upper limit number of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means. 5. A variable display time reduction control means which can store and hold a control state at the time of a power failure, wherein the variable display time shortening control means performs a variable display performed based on the storage of the condition satisfaction number storage means on condition that the power is restored from the power failure. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the variable display time of the game is controlled to a reduced state. 6. The variable display time shortening control means returns the variable display time of the variable display game from the shortened state to the normal state on condition that the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means is reduced to a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is capable of performing the following. 7. The variable display time shortening control means is capable of controlling a shortened state such that the greater the number of storages of the condition satisfaction number storage means, the greater the effect of reducing the variable display time of the variable display game. Claims 1 to
6. The gaming machine according to any one of 6. 8. The storage number notifying unit includes a storage display unit, and the variable display time reduction state notification unit performs notification display of the variable display time reduction state on the storage display unit. Item 7. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 7. 9. The storage number notification means has a predetermined number of storage displays of the condition satisfaction number storage means, and the variable display time reduction state notification means reduces the variable display time for each storage display section. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a notification of a state is displayed. 10. The display mode of the storage display unit of the storage number notification unit is set to a display mode representing a shortened state of the variable display time according to the order of the display unit, and the storage number notification unit includes a storage display unit. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the storage of the condition satisfaction number storage means is displayed so as to be stacked in the storage order in accordance with the order of the display unit. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the storage number notifying unit displays the storage of the condition satisfaction number storage unit on the storage display unit by shifting the existing display in the storage order. . 12. The variable display time shortened state notifying means for notifying a reduced state of the variable display time of the current or next variable display game, according to claim 1, wherein: Gaming machine. 13. A lottery data storage means for sequentially storing lottery data used in a lottery to determine whether or not a specific game value can be given each time the starting condition is satisfied, and the oldest lottery data in the lottery data storage means is provided. 13. The variation display game according to claim 1, wherein the variation display game related to the lottery data is executed by a variation display time determined based on the number of storages when the latest start condition is satisfied. Gaming machine. 14. The display device includes a effect display area to produce a variable display games, the variable display time shortening state informing means, characterized in that the notification of the shortened state of the variable display time in the effect display area The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 13. 15. An apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an upper limit notifying unit for notifying that the number of storages of the condition satisfaction number storage unit has reached an upper limit, separately from the notification of the number of storages by the storage number notifying unit. 15. The gaming machine according to any one of items 14 to 14. 16. In a state where the variable display time is shortened,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the variable display game is performed in a variable display mode in which respective pieces of identification information in a plurality of variable display areas are synchronized. 17. The variable display mode in the shortened state, wherein a variable time before the switching of the identification information after the start of the variable display or a high-speed change time after the start of the variable display is shortened. A gaming machine according to one. 18. A display apparatus comprising: a plurality of variable display modes having different fluctuation times; and a plurality of variable display mode selection groups registered such that the variable display modes are allowed to overlap so that the average variable time is different. 18. The variable display mode selection group is selected based on the shortened state, and the variable display mode is selected from the selected variable display mode selection group. The gaming machine described. 19. The storage number notification unit has a storage display unit that is half the upper limit of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage unit,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the display mode of the storage display unit enables notification to an upper limit of the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage unit.