JP2003024589A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a stop displaying embodiment in the second variable displaying is determined by taking the stop displaying embodiment in the first variable displaying into consideration. SOLUTION: In a pachinko machine, when a game ball is put into the class starting hole 18 to win a prize, a pattern of a pattern row on a displaying screen 15a is changed. When it is stopped at a specified pattern, it is a big win and a big prize winning hole 22 is opened. In addition, at the same time when a big win is obtained, a segment displaying of either '7' or '-' is performed on the second 7 segment displaying part 14 and when '7' is displayed, a time shortening mode can be acquired. At this instance, by taking a big win pattern on the displaying screen 15a into consideration, a probability of displaying '7' on the second 7 segment displaying part is controlled.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine which gives a player a gaming advantage based on the result of variable display.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device (this is set on the basis of the establishment of a predetermined condition, for example, in a pachinko machine, winning a prize in a starting opening arranged in a game area, and in a throttle machine, operating a starting lever after inserting a coin. There is a gaming machine that causes variable display to be performed on the variable display device 1). The first variable display device has a plurality of symbol rows, and at the time of variable display, the symbols are displayed while being scrolled in the symbol rows. Then, by shifting the symbol row in a predetermined arrangement, a special game mode advantageous to the player, that is, a so-called "big hit" state is entered. The predetermined arrangement is, for example, when the symbols in each symbol row are aligned (for example, "7", "7", "7"), or a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "7", "☆", "7"). Etc.

There are a plurality of patterns in the stop symbol sequence which is the "big hit", and when the symbols in the symbol sequence are aligned with a predetermined symbol (this is called a special symbol) in the pattern, for example, "3" or In the case of the "7" symbol, after the "big hit" state is over, there is a model that is controlled to be a special game in which the probability of becoming a "big hit" in the variable display thereafter becomes high (this is the first game. Model)). Therefore, in the first model, the player expects to obtain this high-probability special game mode in which the special symbols are gathered to be in the "big hit" state.

On the other hand, when the "big hit" state is reached, it is determined whether or not the variable display device different from the first variable display device (this is referred to as the second variable display device) acquires this high probability special game mode. There was a model that had a variable display to decide (this is called the second model). In the second model, control is performed so that the probability of being in the “big hit” state in the subsequent variable display is high due to the stop mode of the second variable display device. That is, in the second model, the probability is high only when the second variable display device is stopped with a predetermined symbol. Therefore, "7" should be the most advantageous condition for pachinko machine settings for normal players.
Even in the case of the special symbol, the second model did not necessarily acquire this special game mode.

[0005]

In the first model, even when the symbols other than the special symbols are aligned and reach in the variable display of the first variable display device, even if the "big hit" is reached, this special game mode It turns out that it is not possible to obtain the game, and the interest of the game is extremely diminished. Also, "big hit"
When it reaches the reach before it becomes, it will be known whether to win this special game mode, so it is a "big hit"
Even then, the player lacks the game nature of expecting whether or not to acquire this special game mode. In the second model, even if the special symbol that should normally acquire this special game mode in the first model is displayed as the stop symbol on the first variable display device, the stop symbol on the second variable display device is eventually ended. Depending on this, it will be decided whether or not to acquire this special game mode. That is, the meaning of expecting a predetermined stop symbol in the pattern of the stop symbol of the first variable display device is lost, and the interest of the game is diminished.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such conventional techniques. An object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the stop display mode in the second variable display is determined in consideration of the stop display mode in the first variable display.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, in the invention described in claim 1, the first variable display is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and the first variable display When the result is a predetermined stop display mode, it is advantageous for the player.
The first special game mode that gives the profit of the first variable display, the second variable display is performed based on the result of the first variable display being a predetermined stop display mode, and the result of the second variable display is predetermined. In the game machine in which the second special game mode that gives the player a second advantageous profit when the stop display mode is reached, a value according to the stop display mode is obtained in the first variable display, and In the variable display of 2, the gist is to have a notifying means for notifying whether or not the second special game mode is to be acquired based on the value and notifying that effect.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the structure of the invention of claim 1, the second variable display is performed after the first special game mode which gives the player an advantageous profit is completed. Use as a summary. The gist of the invention of claim 3 is that, in addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 1, the second variable display is carried out at the same time as the start of the first special game mode which gives a profitable advantage to the player. . In the invention of claim 4, in addition to the configuration of any one of claims 1 to 3, it is displayed on the display screen of the display device for performing the first variable display that it is the second special game mode. What is done is the summary. In the invention of claim 5, in addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 4, the display that indicates the second special game mode on the display screen of the display device is displayed so that the background and variable designs can be seen through The main point is what was done.

[0009]

According to the invention of claims 1 to 5, in order to determine whether or not the result of the second variable display is a predetermined stop display mode in consideration of the stop display mode of the first variable display, The stop display mode in the variable display of No. 1 can be expected with a sense of expectation, and the predetermined stop display mode in the second variable display can also be expected with a sense of expectation, which increases the interest of the game.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A pachinko machine with a first-type starting opening (hereinafter simply referred to as a pachinko machine), which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described below. (Embodiment 1) Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
Will be explained. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 2 is attached to an outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis. In FIG. 1, the front frame 2 is in a closed state. A game board 3, a glass frame 4, an upper plate 5, a lower plate 6, a handle portion 7 and the like are mounted on the front frame 2. A speaker 8 is embedded in the front frame 2 on the side of the upper plate 5. The speaker 8 sounds various sound effects as the game progresses, and informs the player of the game state by voice. Various mechanical parts are arranged inside the front frame 2.

Next, the structure on the game surface of the game board 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a display device) 15 as a first variable display device is incorporated in the center of the game board 3. The display device 15 will be described later. On the upper part of the display device 15, a normal symbol display device 16 is installed. Ordinary symbol display device 16 is four holding lamps 16a to 16d, which are holding display units made of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a first 7-segment display unit 17 made of LEDs, which is a normal symbol display unit, and a second variable display device. The second 7-segment display unit 14 serving as a notification unit is provided.

Below the display device 15, a first type starting port 18 is provided.
Are arranged. A proximity switch 18a, which is a ball detecting means, is provided side by side with the first type starting port 18 (on the back side of the game board 3). A pair of opening and closing blades 19 are provided side by side at the entrance of the first type starting opening 18, and an open position for guiding the game ball,
It is possible to adopt a closed position where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first-type starting port 18. The display device 15 is driven based on the winning of the first-type starting opening 18. In the present embodiment, there are seven prize balls / winning balls due to winning in the first type starting opening 18. The opening / closing blades 19 are driven by a solenoid 19a arranged on the back surface side of the game board 3.

A pair of passage gates 20 are arranged on both sides of the display device 15. A proximity switch 20a, which is a ball detecting means for detecting passage of a game ball, is installed in the gate 20 (on the back side of the game board 3). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 20, the normal symbol display device 16 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 16 variably displays numbers from "0" to "9" and causes the 7-segment display unit 17 to perform segment display, and with a predetermined number ("7" in the present embodiment). When stopped, the opening / closing blade 1 of the first-type starting port 18
9 is continuously opened for a certain period of time. Ordinary symbol display device 1
6 can store the number of times the game ball has passed through the passage gate 20 up to four times, and the number of holdings is displayed by the holding lamps 16a to 16d. Therefore, the four holding lamps 16a-
Even if the game ball passes through the passage gate 20 while 16d is lit, it is not counted, and the holding lamps 16a to 16d
As long as is lit, the normal symbol display device 16 operates only the number of times depending on the number of holdings even if the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 20. Below each passage gate 20 is a normal winning hole 21.
Are arranged. A proximity switch 21a, which is a sphere detecting means, is attached to the normal winning opening 21 (on the back side of the game board 3). In the present embodiment, there are 10 prize balls / winning balls due to winning in the normal winning hole 21.

A special winning opening 22 is arranged below the first type starting opening 18. The special winning opening 22 is always closed by the shutter 23, and is opened when the display device 15 is operated to enter the special game state. The shutter 23 is driven by a solenoid 23a arranged on the back side of the game board 3. A V zone 24 is provided in the passage of the special winning opening 22. The same V zone 24 has a proximity switch 24 which is a ball detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the same zone 24.
a is installed side by side (the back side of the game board 3). Further, a proximity switch 22a, which is a ball detecting means for detecting the entire game ball that wins the special winning opening 22, is also provided. In the present embodiment, there are 15 prize balls / winning balls due to winning in the special winning opening 22.

On the game board 3, a lightning decoration portion 25 is arranged so as to surround the game surface and the display device 15. The lightning decoration portion 25 is a transparent or semi-transparent plastic panel, and the decoration lamp 2 including LEDs on the back surface of the panel.
5a to 25o are arranged at predetermined intervals. Each of the decorative lamps 25a to 25o blinks according to the game state. next,
The display device 15 will be described in more detail. The display device 15 includes a display screen 15a formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD). Inside the display device 15, above the display screen 15a, four holding lamps 34a to 34d, which are LEDs, are arranged as holding display units. The holding lamps 34a to 34d are incorporated on the back surface of the mounting substrate of the display device 15. As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3F,
On the display screen 15a, three display columns including a left symbol column 30, a middle symbol column 31, and a right symbol column 32 are displayed. Each symbol row 3
0, 31, and 32 are numerical symbols from "0" to "9" and 2
It is composed of symbols of different types of characters and gold coin symbols G, and these symbols are scrolled for each of the symbol columns 30, 31, 32 and displayed on the display screen 15a.

A plurality of patterns are prepared for the background screen of the display screen 15a on which these symbol arrays 30, 31, 32 are displayed. In addition, three symbol columns 30, 3 according to each background
The display method of the symbols on the display screens 15a of 1, 32 may be the same or different. For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, on the screen, each symbol row 30,
There are cases where three symbols of upper, middle, and lower appear on the display screen 15a in the state of scrolling downward from 31 and 32. Further, for example, when only one symbol appears in each symbol column 30, 31, 32 as shown in FIGS. 3 (c) and (d), or alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 3 (e) and 3 (f), the left and right symbol columns. After the symbols of 30, 32 are determined, the middle symbol row 31
There are various patterns such as scrolling from the right to the left on the screen as if pushing out the previous pattern.

The symbol variation of these symbol arrays 30, 31, 32 is started when the game ball wins the first type starting opening 18. After the fluctuation is started, one of the jackpot symbol, the out-reach symbol and the out symbol is selected and set as the stop symbol. In the present embodiment, the left symbol column 30, the right symbol column 32, and the middle symbol column 31 are stopped in this order. When the next game ball further wins the first type starting opening 18 during the variable display operation on the display screen 15a, the variable display of the game ball is performed after the end of the currently displayed variable display operation. That is, the variable display operation is on standby (held). The number of times the variable display operation is held is determined by the four holding lamps 34a ...
The player is notified by turning on 34d. In this embodiment, the variable display operation to be held has a maximum hold count of 4
It is set to No. but can be changed.

The expected value of a big hit depends on the background screen. That is, even in the same reach state, there is a background screen that is less likely to be a big hit state. Here, the background screen refers to a screen portion other than the variable pattern scroll-displayed on the display screen 15a, for example, a display process in which an animation screen is displayed on the display screen 15a and a character appears to attract the attention of the player. Examples include display processing in which the player's attention is drawn by enlarging or reducing the symbol, and display processing in which the character operates around the variable symbol to attract the player's attention. Here, the jackpot state is a state in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained in a state in which the special winning opening 22 is opened after the reach state and the winning number is significantly increased. In the present embodiment, when the stop symbols of each symbol row 30, 31, 32 are of the same type (for example, "111", "444", etc.), the jackpot state is set. Among the stop symbols, "7" comes from the so-called Lucky Seven, and the advantageous service on the hall side is received,
When the pachinko machine also hits with "7", it is often controlled so as to set a more advantageous game condition than hitting with other symbols. Therefore, "7" is called a special symbol. In the present embodiment, this jackpot state corresponds to the first special game mode. The symbol variations of the symbol arrays 30, 31, 32 on the display screen 15a of the game display device 15 correspond to the first variable display.

When the big hit state is reached, the hit design and the "big hit screen" are displayed again. Then, in order to attract the attention of the player, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the characters of "big hit" are alternately displayed in different colors. Then, the special winning opening 22 is opened. The special winning opening 22 is 29.5 after it has been opened.
It is closed either when a second has elapsed or when 10 game balls are won in the special winning opening 22 within 29.5 seconds. The period from when the special winning opening 22 is opened to when it is closed is one round. As long as the game ball passes through the V zone 24, it is possible to shift to the next round, but if the game ball does not pass, the jackpot state ends in that round. In this embodiment, the jackpot state continues for up to 16 rounds.

On the second 7-segment display portion 14, at the same time as the big hit state, either "-" or "7" is segment-displayed. When stopped at "7", the player is given a more advantageous game state. This second 7-segment display 14
The segment display according to corresponds to the second variable display. In the present embodiment, as a more advantageous game state, the scroll speed of the normal symbol display device 16 becomes faster, and the probability of stopping at "7" when the normal symbol display device 16 operates (probability of an ordinary electric auditor) That is, the probability that the opening / closing blade 19 of the first-type starting port 18 is opened becomes high, and when the opening / closing blade 19 is further opened, the opening time becomes long.
It gives three benefits. A state in which such a more advantageous game state is given is referred to as a "probability variation and time variation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a time saving mode) of the ordinary electric auditors".
The time saving mode corresponds to the second special game mode. on the other hand,
If you stop at "-", you cannot get the time saving mode.

In the simultaneous short mode, the number of winnings in the first type starting opening 18 increases dramatically and the number of balls held does not decrease. And
As a result, the chance of a big hit again becomes very high. Normally, the simultaneous short mode is continued over multiple winnings or multiple jackpots. In the present embodiment, the simultaneous short mode continues until the jackpot is hit three times (twice thereafter). That is, thereafter, the ease of winning the first-class starting opening 18 continues until two big hits. Further, when the big hit state again with the specific symbol at the next big hit, the simultaneous short mode continues until the big hit occurs three times (twice thereafter). That is, if you continue to hit the jackpot with the specific symbol, the time saving mode will continue. With respect to this, a predetermined maximum number of times of continuation may be determined and the time-saving mode may be controlled indefinitely to prevent continuation.

FIG. 5 is a display example of the display screen 15a in the case of a big hit with a special symbol. At the bottom of the display screen 15a, a character pattern 37 of "chance time" is displayed. The character pattern 37 is displayed as a hollow character composed only of the outline of the character and is still blinking. Chance time means that it is a time saving mode. The chance time, which is the time-saving mode, is continued for a plurality of winnings and a plurality of jackpots. Therefore, even if the display on the display screen 15a changes depending on the game situation, the chance time is displayed on the display screen 15a in this way until the mode is finished so that the player can always recognize that it is the chance time. Will be done.

In this case, in order to prevent the character pattern 37 from obscuring the background and the variable pattern, only the outline of the character is displayed so that the background and the variable pattern can be seen through in the display of the time saving mode. It is desirable to be displayed as a hollow character composed of. It also draws the player's attention,
It is desirable to flash the background and the variable pattern so as not to hide them. Further, since it is sufficient to inform that the time saving mode is set, when the time saving mode is set, the fact may be periodically notified by voice. In addition, any notification means may be used as long as it is notification that the mode is the time saving mode. For example, in the case of the time saving mode, various means such as giving a voice notification to that effect, vibrating the pachinko machine, and releasing an odor from the pachinko machine are conceivable. Further, the notification may be given by both the display on the display screen 15a and the voice notification, or these specific notification means may be combined.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. A read only memory (ROM) 4 is provided in the controller unit (not shown).
1, a random access memory (RAM) 42, and a central processing unit (CPU) 43 are arranged. The ROM 41 as the first main storage device stores in advance control programs for the pachinko machine and initial data for executing the control programs. The RAM 42 as the second main storage device temporarily stores new input data and the calculation result by the CPU 43. The CPU 43 uses the programs and data in these memories and the proximity switches 18a, 20a, 21 serving as detection means.
Various arithmetic processes are executed based on the detected values of a, 22a, and 24a. Further, the CPU 43 uses the speaker 8 and the display unit 15.
a, the first 7-segment display unit 17, the second 7-segment display unit 1
4, solenoids 19a, 23a, holding lamps 16a-1
6d, 34a-34d, and the decorative lamps 25a-25o are controlled.

The CPU 43 as the 7-segment display control means and the time saving mode control means has symbol random number buffers B1 to B6 as an auxiliary storage device and a winning determination flag FE. As shown in FIG. 8A, the symbol random number buffer B1
B6 is three out-of-range random number buffers B1 on the left, middle, and right
B3, and left, middle, and right out-of-range reach symbol random number buffers B4 to B6. Also, CPU
43 has various counters C. The counter C includes a round counter CR, a winning counter CV, a holding counter CH, an internal random number counter CI, a miss reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle,
Right three symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CL, and time saving mode counter CC
And a 7-segment display determination counter CS.

Here, the round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds. Winning counter C
V is for counting the winning balls to the special winning opening 22. The suspension counter CH is for counting the number of suspensions of the variable display operation, and is "0""1""2".
The values of "3" and "4" are taken in order. When CH = 0, it means that the status is not held or the variable display operation is currently being performed. The internal random number counter CI is for determining a big hit. The out-reach random number counter CO is
This is for determining whether to display the out-reach. The jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining the jackpot symbol. The time-saving mode counter CC determines whether or not the time-saving mode is acquired when the symbols are aligned and a big hit occurs.

Each of these counters CI, CO, CB, CC is incremented (updated) by "1" every predetermined time (2 ms in this embodiment). The CPU 43 takes out a random number corresponding to each counter from the random number table in the ROM 41 each time the counters CI, CO, CB are added.
Each of the counters CI, CO, CB forms a loop, and when each counter makes one cycle, it is returned to the initial value.

Left, center, right three symbol random number counter CD
L, CDC, and CDR are for determining a stop symbol. The left symbol random number counter CDL is incremented by "1" every predetermined time (2 ms in this embodiment). The left symbol random number counter CDL forms a loop and is returned to the initial value after each round. The middle symbol random number counter CDC is incremented by "1" every time the left symbol random number counter CDL is cycled once and returned to the initial value. Further, the right symbol random number counter CDR is incremented by "1" every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes one cycle and is returned to the initial value. That is, the medium symbol random number counter C
DC is the carry of the left symbol random number counter CDL, and the right symbol random number counter CDR is the carry of the medium symbol random number counter CDC.

The reach type determination counter CL is used to select one of a plurality of reach types (patterns). Reach type determination counter C
L is incremented by "1" every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one round and is returned to the initial value. 7-segment display decision counter C
S is used to display "7" in the time saving mode and "-" in the normal mode on the second 7-segment display unit 14 when the mode is either the time saving mode or the normal mode.

The RAM 42 has a symbol area and a stop symbol area inside. As shown in FIG. 8B, the symbol areas are an internal random number area R1, an out-reach random number area R2, and three out-of-symbol area R of left, middle, and right.
3 to R5. Areas R1 to R
5 is "0""1""2""3" of the holding counter CH
Each area is divided into five areas according to the value of "4". For example, when the value of the hold counter CH indicates "1", the random number value of the internal random number area R1 is stored in the area of the address corresponding to "1". As shown in FIG. 8C, the stop symbol area is composed of left, middle, and right stop symbol areas S1 to S3.

Further, in the ROM 41, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is set to the time saving mode over the next big hit as shown in FIG. 6 (hereinafter, such a profit is referred to as acquisition of the time saving mode). A table T1 for storing is stored. In the present embodiment, the contents of this table T1 are stored in the addresses nn to nn + 4. On the other hand, C
The PU 43 is provided with a random number extraction circuit and arbitrarily extracts the numbers 0 to 99 stored in the ROM 41 as random number values. The address nn is called up when the big hit symbols are aligned with "7", and when this eye comes out, the random number value of 0 to 99 is selected, the mode becomes the time saving mode and the probability of 100%, that is, the time saving mode can always be obtained. The address nn + 1 is called when the jackpot symbols of "1", "3", and "5" are aligned, and when these numbers are found, the time saving mode is set when a random number value of 0 to 74 is selected. Therefore, the probability of getting the time saving mode is 75%. The address nn + 2 is called when the jackpot design is a character design, a gold coin design, or a design of any of "9", and 0-4 when these are visible.
When a random number of 9 is selected, the time saving mode is set, and the probability of acquiring the time saving mode is 50%. The address nn + 3 has a jackpot design of "2"
Called when any of the symbols "6" and "8" are aligned, and when these eyes are seen, the time saving mode is set when a random number value of 0 to 24 is selected, and the time saving mode is acquired. There is a 25% chance. Address n
n + 4 is called when the big hit symbols are aligned with "4", and when this eye is seen, it is not possible to acquire the time saving mode even if any random value of 0 to 99 is selected (probability of 0%).

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine thus constructed will be described. First, based on FIG. 9, a "buffer storing processing routine" for storing the random number values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR in corresponding buffers will be described. This routine is executed by the CPU 43, and is executed every 2 ms in this embodiment after the power of the pachinko machine is turned on.

In step S1, the CPU 43 adds "1" to the internal random number counter CI, the out-reach random number counter CO, and the jackpot random number counter CB, respectively, and updates the random number values of these counters. Next, the CPU 43 adds "1" to the left symbol random number counter CDL of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR in step S2 to update the random number value. Here, if the left symbol random number counter CDL returns to the initial value by updating the left symbol random number counter CDL, the middle symbol random number counter CDC is "1" at that timing.
Is added. Similarly, the right symbol random number counter CD at that timing if the medium symbol random number counter CDC returns to the initial value by adding "1" to the medium symbol random number counter CDC
Add “1” to R.

In step S3, the reach type determination counter CL is incremented by "1" to update the random number value. In step S4, the random number combination of the random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined combination of outlier symbols. Or not. If the determination condition is satisfied, in step S5 the symbol random number counter CDL, CD
Random values of C and CDR are deviated, respectively, and pattern buffers B1 and B
2 and B3. On the other hand, if the determination condition is not satisfied, in step S6 the symbol random number counter CDL,
It is determined whether or not the combination of random numbers of CDC and CDR is a combination of predetermined out-reach patterns. If the determination condition is satisfied, the random number value of the symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR is stored in the reach symbol buffers B4, B5, B6 in step S7. If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the combination of the random number values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a combination of the jackpot symbols. Random values are not stored in the case of a combination of big hit symbols.

Next, the "area storage processing routine" executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG. The routine stores the random number values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR in the symbol area corresponding to the number of holdings of the holding counter CH each time the game ball wins the first type starting opening 18.

First, in step S11, the CPU 43 determines whether or not a game ball has won in the first type starting opening 18 based on the detection result of the proximity switch 18a of the first type starting opening 18. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the processing is temporarily terminated. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S12 whether the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum hold count "4". When this determination condition is satisfied, the CPU 43 adds "1" to the hold counter CH in step S13. On the other hand, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the suspension counter CH suspends the winning only up to four times, and thus the processing is temporarily terminated.

Next, in step S14, the random number value of the internal random number counter CI is stored in the internal random number area R1. In step S15, the random number value of the outreach random number counter CO is stored in the outreach random number area R2. Then, in step S16, the three out-of-range random number buffers B on the left, middle, and right
The random number values of 1, B2, B3 are stored in three out-of-range random number areas R3 to R5 on the left, middle, and right.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory based on the calculation results of the above-mentioned "buffer storage processing routine" and "area storage processing routine". This routine is executed by the CPU 43, and is executed at a predetermined timing of the pachinko machine in this embodiment.

The CPU 43 determines in step S21 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is "0". In the case of "0", it is determined that there is currently no winning in the first type starting opening 18, and the processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition of step S21 is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3,
In 4), in step S22, the address of the storage area of each of the internal random number area R1, the out-reach random number area R2, and the three out-of-design random number areas R3 to R5 of left, middle, and right is temporarily set to "0". To do.

Next, in step S23, the hold counter C
It is determined whether the value of H is the same as the address (“0” to “4”) of the storage area in each area R1 to R5. If this determination condition is not satisfied (that is, the value of the hold counter CH and the address value of the storage area in each area R1 to A5 are not the same), each area R1 is determined in step S24.
The addresses in R5 to R5 are incremented by "1", and the value of the storage area in each area R1 to R5 is set to 1 in step S25.
It shifts to the previous address and returns to the process of step S23.

On the other hand, when the determination condition is satisfied in step S23 (that is, the value of the hold counter CH and each area R1).
~ If the address value of the storage area in A5 is the same)
In step S26, the hold counter CH is decremented by "1". Next, in step S27, a symbol variation start process is executed. An auxiliary routine of the fluctuation start process executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S101, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the random number value at the address 0 of the internal random number area R1 is a "big hit" value. If it is determined that the value of "big hit" here, the symbol corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol random number counter CB is stored in each of the stopped symbol areas S1 to S3 as a stopped symbol in step S102, and each symbol of the display screen 15a in step S103. Rows 30, 31, 32
Then, the scroll is started to end the processing once.

On the other hand, if the condition of step S101 is not satisfied, the reach reach random number area R2 is deviated in step S104.
It is determined whether or not the random number value at the address 0 of is the value of "out-of-reach". If it is determined here that the value is "out-reach", the symbols corresponding to the values in the out-reach symbol buffers B4, B5, B6 are stored as stop symbols in the respective stop symbol areas S1 to S3 in step S105, and the process is executed. The process moves to step S103, and the process ends. If the condition of step S104 is not satisfied, step S10
At 6, the symbols corresponding to the values of the out-of-design random number areas R3 to R5 are stored as stop symbols in the respective stop symbol areas S1 to S3. Then, the process is moved to the step S103, and the process is once ended.

Then, the process returns to step S28 and the jackpot process is executed. An auxiliary routine for the jackpot process executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG.
This routine is performed after the fluctuation on the display screen 15a is stopped. First, the CPU 43 determines in step S301 whether or not the value of the internal random number area R1 in the variation start processing routine is the jackpot value, and if it is determined to be the jackpot value, the jackpot display on the display screen 15a is performed in step S302. If the determination condition of step S301 is not satisfied,
The process is once ended. In step S303, the time saving mode acquisition process is performed, and in step S304, "1" is added to the round counter CR. Then, step S30
At 5, the winning counter CV and the winning determination flag FE are set to "0". Then, in step S306, the CPU
Reference numeral 43 energizes the solenoid 23a to open the special winning opening 24 (shutter 23).

Next, in step S307, the winning counter C
V is a predetermined value (corresponding to the number of winning balls, 10 in the present embodiment)
It is determined whether it is smaller than If this condition is satisfied, whether the opening time of the special winning opening 24 (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed in step S308,
That is, it is determined whether the closing time has come. As described above, the opening of the special winning opening 24 is continued unless the predetermined number of winning balls is counted after the special winning opening 24 is opened or otherwise the closing time comes. On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S307 is not satisfied or when the determination condition of step S308 is satisfied, the CPU 4 determines in step S309.
3 demagnetizes the solenoid 23a to close the special winning opening 24 (shutter 23).

Next, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value (corresponding to the number of rounds, set to 16 in this embodiment). When this condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S311 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If this determination condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S302. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S310 is not satisfied, the game has been continued until the last round, and this routine is once ended. In addition, step S31
If the determination condition of 1 is not satisfied, it means that there is no winning in the V zone 24 in the round, and the condition for continuing the round is not satisfied, so that this routine also ends once.

Next, the time saving mode acquisition processing in the jackpot processing routine will be described. The time saving mode acquisition processing has a 7-segment display control routine and a time saving mode control routine. First, a 7-segment display control routine executed by the CPU 43 for displaying a segment on the second 7-segment display unit 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

First, the CPU 43 determines in step S201 whether or not the jackpot symbol is the special symbol "7".
When this determination condition is satisfied, the contents of the address nn are executed based on the table T1 in step S202. That is, if it is "7", the time saving mode can be acquired with a probability of 100%. And the CPU 43 is 0
One random number value is extracted from the number of 99 based on the random number extraction circuit. Since all of these values are values that can achieve the time saving mode, the CPU 43 determines in step S203 that the determination condition is satisfied and displays the number "7" in the second 7-segment display unit 14 as a segment in step S204 to temporarily perform the process. finish.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S201 is not satisfied, the CPU 43 determines in step S205 whether the jackpot symbol is any of "1", "3", and "5". When this determination condition is satisfied, the contents of the address nn + 1 are executed based on the table T1 in step S206. Then, the CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on the random number extraction circuit. "1"
The random number values in the case of the symbols "3" and "5" are values that can obtain the time saving mode with a probability of 75%. Step S2
In 03, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the value is a value capable of acquiring the time saving mode, and if the determination condition is satisfied, the step S204
Then, the number "7" is segment-displayed on the second 7-segment display portion 14 and the process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if the determination condition is not satisfied, the second 7-segment display unit 1 is operated in step S207.
The symbol "-" is displayed as a segment in 4 and the processing is once terminated.

If the condition of step S205 is not satisfied, the CPU 43 determines in step S208 whether the jackpot symbol is "9", a character symbol, or a gold coin symbol G. When this determination condition is satisfied, the contents of the address nn + 2 are executed based on the table T1 in step S209. Then, the CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on the random number extraction circuit. The random value in the case of these symbols is a value that can obtain the time saving mode with a probability of 50%. Step S20
In step 3, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the value is a value capable of acquiring the time saving mode. If the determination condition is satisfied, the number "7" is segment-displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in step S204, and the process ends. . On the other hand, if the determination condition is not satisfied, the second 7-segment display unit 14 is operated in step S207.
The symbol "-" is displayed as a segment on the display, and the process ends.

If the condition of step S208 is not satisfied, the CPU 43 determines in step S210 whether the jackpot symbol is any of "2", "6", and "8". When this determination condition is satisfied, the contents of address nn + 3 are executed based on table T1 in step S211.
Then, the CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on the random number extraction circuit. The random number values in the case of these symbols are values that can obtain the time saving mode with a probability of 25%. In step S203, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the value is a value capable of acquiring the time saving mode. When the determination condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S204 and the second 7
The segment "7" is displayed on the segment display unit 14 as a segment, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination condition is not satisfied, "-" is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in step S207.
The symbol is displayed as a segment and the process ends.

When the condition of step S210 is not satisfied, the big hit symbol is "4" which remains. So CP
The U43 executes the contents of the address nn + 4 based on the table T1 in step S212. CPU43 is 0 to 99
One random number value is taken out from the number in accordance with the random number taking out circuit. The random number value in the case of this design has a probability of 0%, that is, no random number value can obtain the time saving mode. In step S203, the CPU 43 determines that the determination condition is not satisfied, and in step S207, the second 7-segment display unit 14 causes the second "7-segment display unit 14" to display the symbol "-" as a segment and ends the processing. This step S20
The processing from 1 to step S212 corresponds to the 7-segment display control means.

Next, the time saving mode control routine executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the CPU 43 determines in step S401 whether the display on the second 7-segment display unit 14 is "7". If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined that a new time saving mode has been acquired, the time saving mode counter CC is set to 3 in step S402, and the time saving mode is continued until a big hit of three times (twice thereafter) in step S403. . On the other hand, step S4
If the judgment condition in 01 is not satisfied, that is, the second
When "-" is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 14 of No., it is determined in step S404 whether the set value of the counter CC is 0 or not. This judgment condition is satisfied, that is, the counter C
If the set value of C is 0, the process proceeds to step S407 and the normal mode is set. On the other hand, if this determination condition is not satisfied, "1" is subtracted from the set value of the time saving mode counter CC in step S405. Then, step S40
At 6, it is determined whether the set value of the counter CC is larger than 0. If the condition is satisfied here, it is determined that the time saving mode is continuing, and the process proceeds to step S403 and the time saving mode is set. On the other hand, when the determination condition in step S406 is not satisfied, that is, the set value of the counter CC is 0.
If so, the normal mode is set in step S407. The processes of steps S401 to S407 correspond to the time saving mode control means.

With this configuration, the first embodiment has the following effects.・ The player can expect to win a big hit with a pattern that is likely to be in the time-saving mode in the game, and can expect two times that it will be in the time-saving mode itself. It is possible to provide an interesting pachinko machine having the characteristics. In a conventional pachinko machine that does not have a device corresponding to the second 7-segment display unit 14, it was found that the time saving mode could not be obtained when a big hit with a symbol such as "2" or "6" was lacking in game characteristics. However, in the pachinko machine of the above-mentioned embodiment, even if these numerical symbols are used, there is a possibility that the time saving mode can be obtained, so that the expectation of the player can be maintained even after the big hit state, and the interest of the game increases. -Even if it is a pachinko machine having a device corresponding to the second 7-segment display unit 14, as long as it is a device that can acquire the time saving mode regardless of the jackpot pattern as in the conventional case, for example, the player has a past experience. There is a case where the special time saving mode "7", which is taken for granted in the normal time saving mode, is not acquired even when the big hit is a big hit. That is, the meaning of expecting a predetermined stop symbol with a special meaning such as "7" as the jackpot stop symbol is lost, and the interest of the game is greatly diminished. However, in the pachinko machine of the present invention, the probability of the time saving mode can be changed by the jackpot pattern, and in the first embodiment, the probability is set to 100% when the special symbol “7” is the stop symbol, so the time saving is always done. You can acquire a mode. -Since the relationship between the jackpot pattern and the probability of winning the time saving mode can be changed, it is possible to change the probability according to changes in the industry situation or model, which is highly versatile. -At the same time as the big hit, it is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 whether or not the time saving mode has been acquired, which further enhances the interest of the game.

In the time saving mode, the CPU 43, which is the notification control means for controlling the notification of the time saving mode, constantly displays the "chance time" character pattern 37 on the display screen 15a as shown in FIG. This character pattern 37
Is a hollow character that is composed only of the outline of the character, so the visual field when visually recognizing the animation of the pattern rows 30, 31, 32 and the background is not easily disturbed, and it is displayed in blinking, so it is a hollow character. Is also easily visible.

(Second Embodiment) Instead of the second 7-segment display unit 14 in the first embodiment, first to fourth notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d may be used.
In the second embodiment, the display device 15 is L as shown in FIG.
A display screen 15b made of a CD is provided. Display screen 1
First to fourth notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d composed of LEDs are arranged at four locations on the outer circumference of 5b, and the lighting pattern of these notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d is used as the second variable display. . As shown in FIG. 17, the second embodiment is the display screen 1 of the first embodiment.
5a and the display screen 15b have different shapes, and instead of the second 7-segment display unit 14, these first to fourth notification lamps 51 are provided.
Other configurations are common except that a, 51b, 51c, 51d are arranged.

On the display screen 15b, three display columns of a left symbol column 52, a middle symbol column 53 and a right symbol column 54 are displayed.
Each symbol row 52, 53, 54 is composed of numerical symbols from "1" to "6", and these symbols are each symbol row 5
Every 2, 53, 54 is scrolled and displayed on the display screen 15b.

As shown in the table T2 of FIG. 19, the second embodiment has four types of lighting patterns A to D. Each pattern is called by the random number extraction circuit of the CPU 43 with the same probability. FIG.
As shown in, the ROM 41 stores a table T2. This table T2 shows whether or not the time saving mode is acquired and the first to fourth notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51c, 51.
It shows the relationship with the lighting pattern of d. For example, when “1” is a big hit, either one of the two patterns of the first and second notification lamps 51a and 51b (A) or the first and third notification lamps 51a and 51c (C) is turned on. If you are done, you can get a time saving mode. Conversely, if either of the two patterns of the third and fourth notification lamps 51c and 51d (B) or the second and fourth notification lamps 51b and 51d (D) is turned on, the time saving mode cannot be acquired. When "3" or "5" is a big hit, the time saving mode can be obtained regardless of which of the four patterns is lit. "1" when all 6 hits
If you turn on the light in the opposite pattern to when the eyes are aligned, you can acquire the time saving mode. When "2" or "4" is a big hit, no time saving mode can be obtained no matter which of the four patterns is turned on.

Next, the operation of the embodiment will be described based on the notification lamp lighting control routine of FIG. In step S501, the symbol arrays 52, 53, 54 on the display screen 15b
At the same time when the stop symbols of all of them are put in a big hit state, at the same time the CPU 43 at step S502
The lighting pattern of the fourth notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d is determined and turned on. On the other hand, it is determined from the lighting pattern and the jackpot pattern whether or not the time saving mode is acquired in the table T3. In step S503, the lighting time is 0.
It is determined whether 5 seconds have elapsed, and if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the demo lighting is switched to in step S504. That is, at the same time as the big hit, the notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51
Although c and 51d are lit and the presence / absence of the acquisition of the time saving mode is informed, the informing is temporarily stopped after 0.5 seconds. When the jackpot state is completed in step S505, it is determined in step S506 whether or not the time saving mode has been acquired. If the mode has been acquired, in step S507 the display screen 15b is displayed with a "chance" downward as in the first embodiment. A character pattern "time" is displayed to notify the player that the time saving mode is in effect, and the process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if the time saving mode has not been acquired, the process is temporarily terminated.

With this structure, the second embodiment has the following effects.・ The player can expect two big hits with a pattern that is likely to be in the time saving mode in the game, and also expects that it will be in the time saving mode itself. It is possible to provide an interesting pachinko machine having the characteristics. -The above-mentioned 1st-4th information lamps 51a, 51b, 51
With a conventional pachinko machine that does not have a device corresponding to c and 51d, it was found that the time saving mode could not be obtained when a big hit was made with a symbol such as "6", and the game was lacking. However, in the pachinko machine of the above-mentioned embodiment, even with such a numerical design that should not hitherto hit, since there is a possibility of acquiring the time saving mode, the expectation of the player can be maintained even after the jackpot condition. The interest increases. -Even if it is a pachinko machine having a device corresponding to the second 7-segment display unit 14, as long as it is a device that can acquire the time saving mode regardless of the jackpot pattern as in the past, for example, the player has a past experience. There is a case where the special time saving mode "3" and "5", which are taken for granted in the normal time saving mode, are not acquired even when the big hit is a big hit. That is, the meaning of expecting a predetermined stop symbol with a special meaning such as "3" or "5" as a jackpot stop symbol is lost, and the interest of the game is greatly diminished. However, in the pachinko machine of the present invention, the probability of the time saving mode can be changed by the jackpot pattern, and in the first embodiment, if the special symbols “3” and “5” are stop symbols, the probability is 100.
Since it is set to a percentage, you can always get a time saving mode. -Since the relationship between the jackpot pattern and the probability of winning the time saving mode can be changed, it is possible to change the probability according to changes in the industry situation or model, which is highly versatile. -First to fourth notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51c, 5
1d informs the player of whether or not the time saving mode has been acquired along with the jackpot pattern, and then it is possible to switch to demonstration lighting 0.5 seconds later, so that the gaming rules of this type of pachinko machine can be observed. It has become.

The present invention can be modified and embodied as follows. In the first embodiment, when "7" is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14, the time saving mode can be acquired with a probability of 100%, and conversely, when "4" is displayed, the probability is 0%. It was said (cannot be acquired). this,
When "7" is displayed, there is a 99% probability that "4" will be displayed.
When is displayed, the time saving mode may be set to be acquired with a probability of 1%. In this way, there is a slight possibility, but even if "7" is displayed, it may not be possible to acquire the time-saving mode, and even if "4" is displayed, it may be possible to acquire the time-saving mode. Will increase. Also,
The second 7-segment display unit 1 is not limited to the numbers "7" and "4".
The probability that the number displayed in 4 can obtain the time saving mode can be changed appropriately.

In the above embodiment, the time saving mode is given as the second special game mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. According to the definition of the time saving mode, the time saving mode was a case where the benefit of was given, but for example, CR
In addition to these profits, the machine gives the profit that the jackpot probability increases. The present invention may be applied to a mode in which such a benefit is given (this is called a probability variation mode). In the first embodiment, the process of acquiring the time saving mode is performed only when the three symbol arrays 30, 31, 32 are aligned with the same symbol, but the acquisition of the time saving mode is also performed when this includes the almighty symbol. You may make it perform the process of. In that case, the setting may be such that the probability is further changed. Further, the direction in which the symbols are aligned and the display method when the symbols are aligned can be appropriately changed. -In the second embodiment, the notification lamps 51a, 51b, 5
After 1c and 51d announce the presence or absence of time saving mode,
It started to turn on the demo after 0.5 seconds,
Not limited to 0.5 seconds later. Also, the demonstration lighting is not always necessary.

In the first embodiment described above, the presence or absence of acquisition of the time saving mode is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 simultaneously with the big hit. However, during the jackpot state, the numbers of “0” to “9” are demo-displayed one after another at random on the second 7-segment display unit 14, and at the same time as the jackpot state ends, either “−” or “7” is displayed. You may make it display a segment. In this way, the player wants to wait for the lottery in the time saving mode which is performed after the end even during the big hit, and the game property is further enhanced. Further, in this case, the display may be started after some time, not at the same time as the end of the big hit. Also, the demo display is not always necessary. Further, the demo display may be displayed in the normal gaming state which is not the jackpot state. Also, the method of displaying the demo is the same as in the first embodiment.
In addition to the above description, "7" and "-" may be alternately displayed at regular intervals.

The notification lamp 51a of the second embodiment,
The notification patterns of 51b, 51c, and 51d are not limited to four types. In the first embodiment described above, the second 7-segment display unit 14 and the notification lamps 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d are used for the second display.
The variable display of. However, it is not limited to these. For example, it may be controlled to align predetermined symbols when the short-time mode is obtained during the big hit or after the big hit is finished (normal game) by a symbol changing device having a symbol row. -Display screen 15 for performing the first variable display from the second variable display
It may be performed on a. In this case, it does not matter whether it is displayed after the jackpot is over or during the jackpot. In addition, a pseudo game (for example, the character plays rock-paper-scissors or makes a tic-tac-toe) is displayed on the display screen 15a for each round, and after the completion of all rounds, the game result is notified of whether or not the time saving mode has been acquired. Good. In the second embodiment, the character pattern "chance time" is displayed below the display screen 15b to notify the player of the time saving mode, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is a notification means. .・ CRT other than segment display, dot matrix, L
It is also possible to use an ED electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, or the like. Further, the sound may be changed and the notification may be made without acquiring the time saving mode. In addition, the voice and the second 7-segment display unit 14 or the notification lamp 51
You may combine a, 51b, 51c, 51d.
In addition, various means such as vibrating the pachinko machine and releasing an odor from the pachinko machine when the time saving mode is acquired can be considered. Further, these specific notifying means may be combined.

In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot is set up to continue up to 16 rounds. this is,
For example, in the case of a specific symbol with a combination of jackpot stop symbols (for example, an odd symbol such as "777"), the maximum is 1
It is possible to set up to 6 rounds, and in other symbols (for example, even symbols such as “444”), the number of rounds is changed depending on the stop symbol so that the number of rounds is half. Of course, it is not necessary to set the number of rounds according to the stop design.・ In the reach (the state where the two symbols are aligned), the reach that is always a big hit state and the reach with a high expected value that is a big hit state are called super reach. It may be possible to increase the probability that the time saving mode can be obtained when a jackpot is hit after the super reach. In the above embodiment, the probability of acquiring the time saving mode is the symbol sequence 3
It was decided by the combination of the stop symbols at 0, 31, 32. In addition to this, you may make it consider various conditions after the end of the big hit. For example, it may be possible to provide a gaming property that the time saving mode can be acquired only when the reach state is reached within a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) of operations of the display device 15 after the jackpot is over. In this case, the probability of reaching may be increased to facilitate acquisition of the time saving mode.

The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines,
It can also be applied to game machines such as arrange balls. Although the display screen 15a of the display device 15 is the LCD in the above-mentioned embodiment, it is also possible to use a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube or the like in addition to this. Further, the display method may be represented by 3D or polygon. -Counter for random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter C
B, three symbol random number counters CDL, C on the left, center, and right
DC, CDR) thus need not all be individually provided. For example, one random number counter may be used and the jackpot state, the out-reach state, etc. may be determined based on the value. Although the proximity switch is used as the game situation detecting means in the above embodiment, other detecting means such as a limit switch and a photoelectric switch may be used as long as the passage of the game ball can be detected. In the 7-segment display control routine of the above-mentioned embodiment, one random number is taken out to determine whether or not the value can acquire the time saving mode, but this need not be one random number. In addition, it is free to implement in a mode that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

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[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the same pachinko machine.

FIG. 3A to FIG. 3F are examples of display screens of the display device, and display screens when the symbol display row is changing.

4A and 4B are examples of a display screen of a display device, which is a display screen immediately after a jackpot.

5A and 5B are examples of display screens of a display device, which are display screens during operation of a special electric auditors product.

FIG. 6 is a table illustrating a correspondence relationship between a jackpot pattern and a probability of acquiring a time saving mode.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the same pachinko machine.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of a buffer,
(B) is explanatory drawing which shows the concept of a symbol area, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a buffer storage processing routine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an area storage processing routine.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a special electric accessory control routine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a variation start processing routine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a jackpot processing routine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a 7-segment display control routine.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a 7-segment display control routine.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a time saving mode control routine.

FIG. 17 is an enlarged front view illustrating a display unit and a notification lamp according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a table in which the lighting patterns of the notification lamps are distributed when the time saving mode is acquired and when it is not acquired.

FIG. 19 is a table in which a lighting pattern of a notification lamp is classified according to cases.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a notification lamp lighting control routine.

[Explanation of symbols]

14 ... The second 7 which is also an informing means for performing the second variable display
Seg display unit, 15 ... Display device, 15a, 15b ... Display screen for performing first variable display, 51a, 51b, 51c, 5
1d ... A notification lamp which is also a notification means for performing the second variable display.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A first variable display is performed based on establishment of a predetermined game condition, and when the result of the first variable display is a predetermined stop display mode, a first profit that is advantageous to a player is given.
In the special game mode, the second variable display is performed based on the result of the first variable display being the predetermined stop display mode, and the result of the second variable display is the predetermined stop display mode. In the gaming machine which is set to the second special gaming mode which gives the player a second advantageous profit, a value according to the stop display mode is obtained in the first variable display, and the second
In the variable display, it is determined whether or not to acquire the second special game mode based on the value, and the game machine is provided with a notification means for notifying that effect. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second variable display is performed after the first special game mode for giving a profit to the player is finished. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second variable display is performed at the same time when the first special game mode that gives a profit to the player is started. 4. The display device of the display device for performing the first variable display is configured to display a second special game mode.
The game machine described in one of the above. 5. The design, which is a display indicating the second special game mode on the display screen of the display device, is displayed such that a background and a variable design can be seen through. Game machine.