JP2003340005A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, which prevents entertainment properties from being reduced by reducing the frequency of start winning as invalid start of second identification information, in a structure in which time extension control or time reduction control can be carried out regardless of a display of derived specific display result. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a time extension control means for extending time to open a normal variable winning ball device with a sudden short-time lottery win not related to the display of a derived big win pattern, compared to normal time when required conditions are not satisfied; a starting storage means (S12) for storing the number of starting to be stored up to a predetermined upper limit; and an increase control means (S13) of the upper limit of the stored number of starting for increasing and controlling the upper limit of the stored number of starting on the basis of the sudden short-time lottery win. Therefore, in the structure in which the time extension control is carried out regardless of the display of the derived big win pattern, the frequency of the start winning as the invalid start of the specific pattern is reduced, and also a reduction in entertainment properties is prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention provides a first variable display means for variably displaying first identification information, a first state that is advantageous to a player and a second state that is disadvantageous to a player. A variable winning ball device that is changeable and changes to a first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result, and a variable based on a winning of a game ball to the variable winning ball device. Second variable display means capable of starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the display execution condition is satisfied;
And a gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a special variable display device (second variable display means) generally provided in a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine changes a special symbol (second identification information) in a plurality of rows of variable display portions. When the display result of each variable display unit becomes a predetermined jackpot pattern (specific display result), a specific game state is generated. In addition, the starting winning opening which allows the starting of the special symbol with the winning of the game ball, the open state which is advantageous to the player (first state) and the closed state which is disadvantageous to the player (second state, However, it is composed of a variable winning ball device that can be changed to a game ball winning state), and the display result of the ordinary symbol (first identification information) that fluctuates on the ordinary symbol display (first variable display means) When a winning symbol (a predetermined display result) is obtained, there has been proposed a device for setting the variable winning ball device to the first state. Furthermore, in such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is established regardless of the derivation of the big hit symbol, a period extension control for extending the open period of the variable winning ball device as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not established. Alternatively, there has been proposed one that performs a time reduction control for reducing the variation time of the normal symbol as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not established.

[0003]

However, even in a configuration in which the period extension control or the time reduction control can be given as a specific game value as in the above-mentioned conventional case, the starting memory number of the special symbol is the starting memory number of the ordinary symbol. It was set up to a maximum of 4 similarly to. For this reason, even if the game balls are easily won in the variable winning ball device by performing the period extension control or the time shortening control, the starting memory of the special symbol is immediately the upper limit value (4).
Personality), and the starting prizes that were invalid starting frequently occurred, and the interest was reduced. Further, it has been proposed to increase the upper limit value of the starting memory of the special symbol, but such an increase control of the upper limit value is executed in response to the occurrence of a specific game state (deriving a big hit symbol). Was there. For this reason, the state of giving a specific game value including the specific game state is concentrated, and the interest in the game in the normal game state other than this is extremely halved. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a second configuration in which the period extension control or the time reduction control can be executed regardless of the derivation display of the specific display result.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest by reducing a start winning that is an invalid start of the identification information.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, in the invention of claim 1, the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, and the first variable display means advantageous for the player. A variable winning ball device that can be changed to a state and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result, After the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied, the variable display of the second identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result can be derived and displayed. A second variable display means, and is capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result of the second identification information is a predetermined specific display result. , Related to the derivation display of the specific display result The period extension control means for extending the period for which the variable winning ball apparatus is brought into the first state when a predetermined condition is not established as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not established, and the execution condition is satisfied, A start storage means capable of storing a start memory number, which is the number of times the execution condition is not satisfied, up to a predetermined upper limit value, and an upper limit value of the start memory number is increased based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. And a starting memory number upper limit value increasing control means for controlling. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the period extension control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it becomes more interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

In the invention of claim 2, the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, the first state which is advantageous to the player and the second state which is disadvantageous to the player. And a variable winning ball device that changes to a first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result, and a winning of a game ball to the variable winning ball device. Second variable display means capable of starting variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying a display result based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied. A gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result, and is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result. With the establishment of the condition, the first The time reduction control means for shortening the time for which the identification information is variably displayed as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. A starting memory means capable of storing a certain number of starting memories up to a predetermined upper limit value, and a starting memory number upper limit value increasing control means for increasing the upper limit value of the starting memory number based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
It is characterized by having. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the time reduction control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce a start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it is interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

According to the invention of claim 3, the variable display of the first identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the variable display execution condition is satisfied, and the display result can be derived and displayed. A first variable display means, a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first identification information is a predetermined display result that is predetermined. And a variable winning ball device that changes to the first state when it becomes, and a variable display executing condition based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied, and then a variable display starting condition is satisfied. The second variable display means capable of starting variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result, a game is played. Issue a specific game state that is advantageous for players It is a gaming machine that is enabled, and the period during which the variable winning ball apparatus is brought into the first state in association with the establishment of a predetermined condition that is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is compared to the normal time when the predetermined condition is not established. And the start of the first identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied, when the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. First start storage means capable of storing the number of memories up to a predetermined upper limit value, and the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition for the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. And a second start storage means capable of storing the number of start storages of the second identification information up to a predetermined upper limit value, the upper limit value of the second start storage means being the upper limit of the first start storage means. Greater than value And wherein the door.
With this configuration, in a configuration in which the period extension control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it becomes more interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, in the invention of claim 4, after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the variable display of the first identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result can be derived and displayed. A first variable display means, a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first identification information is a predetermined display result that is predetermined. And a variable winning ball device that changes to the first state when it becomes, and a variable display executing condition based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied, and then a variable display starting condition is satisfied. The second variable display means capable of starting variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result, a game is played. Issue a specific game state that is advantageous for players It is a game machine that is enabled, and shortens the time during which the first identification information is variably displayed with the establishment of a predetermined condition that is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result, as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not established. And the number of times of starting storage of the first identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied, where the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. A first starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit value,
The execution storage condition of the second identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied but the execution condition for the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, is up to a predetermined upper limit value. A storable second starting storage means,
The upper limit value of the second starting storage means is set to be larger than the upper limit value of the first starting storage means. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the time reduction control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce a start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it is interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, in the invention of claim 5, the second time reduction is shortened in which the time during which the second identification information is variably displayed in accordance with the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is shortened as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. A control means is provided.
With this configuration, it is possible to further reduce the start winning that is the invalid start of the second identification information.

Further, in the invention of claim 6, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution period of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control means or the time reduction control means is executed, the special game control is performed. Is provided with special game control updating means for updating the execution period. With this configuration, it is possible to further give the player a sense of expectation even during the period extension control or the time reduction control.

Further, in the invention of claim 7, a latent period for temporarily stopping the execution of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control unit or the time reduction control unit is executed is provided, and the special game control is performed during the latent period. When the resumption is decided by the activated lottery, the special game control is executed again. With such a configuration, the player can have an expectation that the period extension control or the time reduction control will be continuously executed.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIG. 1, a game board 1 of a game machine (pachinko game machine in the figure) according to the embodiment.
The configuration of will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on the surface of a game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit ball is planted in a substantially circular shape, and an area defined by the guide rail 2 is a game area 3
Are configured. Almost in the center of the game area 3, identification information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in the image display unit 60, which will be described later.
The special variable display device 30 that enables variable display (hereinafter, also referred to as fluctuation) is arranged. The detailed configuration of the special variable display device 30 will be described later.

Below the special variable display device 30, a mounting substrate 4 for mounting various components such as the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 and the special variable winning ball device 9 to the game board 1 is provided. At the upper end of the center of the mounting substrate 4, a normal variable winning ball device 5 having a starting function that allows the variation of the special symbol is arranged. This ordinary variable winning ball device 5 is a pair of movable wing pieces 7a, which are movably controlled by a solenoid 6 between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilting (enlarged open) position.
It has 7b and is configured as a so-called tulip type accessory, and the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 is provided with a starting ball detector 8 for detecting a hit ball. Even when the movable wing pieces 7a and 7b are in the vertical (normally open) position, the normal variable winning ball device 5 can be won. Further, the variation of the special symbol based on the winning of the normal variable winning ball device 5 is stored up to a predetermined maximum number of times except during variation, and that effect is displayed by the special symbol storage display unit 36 described later. ing.

A special variable winning ball device 9 having an opening / closing plate 11 for controlling opening / closing of the winning area by a solenoid 10 is arranged in the center of the mounting board 4. At the left end of the winning area of the special variable winning ball device 9, a specific ball detector 12 that can re-open the opening / closing plate 11 (establishing a continuation right described later) by detecting a winning ball is arranged.
In addition, a winning ball detector 13 for detecting the number of winning balls is provided at almost the center of the winning area. Below the special variable winning ball device 9, a projecting member 14 projecting to the front side of the game board 1 is provided. It should be noted that the right and left ends of the mounting board 4 are each provided with a winning opening 16 provided with a decorative LED 15, and the inside of the winning area of the special variable winning ball device 9 is specified to notify the establishment of the continuation right. A ball winning display LED 17 is provided.

The special variable winning ball device 9 constructed as described above operates as follows. That is, the hit ball normally wins the variable winning ball device 5 and the starting ball detector 8 is turned on.
When N is set, the special variable display device 30 starts to change, and when a certain period of time elapses, the special symbols are determined in the order of left, right, and middle, and the determined symbol combination is a predetermined jackpot combination (identical It becomes a specific game state (also referred to as a big hit game state) when it becomes a pattern doublet). Then, in this particular game state, the opening / closing plate 11 of the special variable winning ball device 9 is opened (open cycle) until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Is set as described above, and the ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 is received while it is opened. Then, the hit ball received is the specific ball detector 1
When 2 is turned on, the above-mentioned opening cycle is repeated again, and every time the specific ball detector 12 is turned on, the continuation right is established and the opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times.

On the left side of the special variable display device 30, a passage member 18 having a passage opening 18a is arranged. The passage port 18a has a passage shape for guiding and discharging the hit ball received from the upper end opening thereof toward the normal variable winning ball device 5 side, and a passage ball detector 19 is provided in the middle of the passage. When the passing ball detector 19 detects a passing ball, it allows the fluctuation of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 34 described later. In addition, the normal symbol display 34 is for controlling the opening of the movable wing pieces 7a, 7b of the normal variable winning ball device 5 until a predetermined time elapses when the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol. Further, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 times in the present embodiment) except during fluctuation, and that effect is displayed by a normal symbol storage display LED 35 described later, The variation time is shortened when the time is shortened when the predetermined condition is satisfied, which will be described later, as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. It is not always necessary to set the variable storage of the normal symbols to a constant value (for example, 4 times). For example, it can be set to 1 in the normal time, and can be set to 4 times during the time reduction.

In addition to the above-described structure, the surface of the game board 1 including the game area 3 has a windmill 21 having a windmill lamp 21a, a winning opening 22 having a sleeve lamp 22a, and a side lamp 23a. A side lamp decoration 23, an outlet 24, a back ball prevention member 25, etc. are provided. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game effect lamp and a game effect LED (not shown) that light up or blink during a specific game state or when the game state fluctuates, and a game effect LED (not shown), and a speaker 26 that generates a sound effect. 3) is provided.

Next, the structure of the special variable display device 30 will be described. The special variable display device 30 has a mounting substrate 31 mounted on the surface of the game board 1, and a rectangular window frame portion 32 is formed on the mounting substrate 31. Then, behind the window frame portion 32, an LCD display 33 having an image display portion 60 capable of variably displaying each of the left, middle, and right special symbols is provided. Further, above the window frame portion 32, a normal symbol display device 34, a normal symbol memory display LED3
5 and the decorative LED 37 are provided, and the decorative LEDs 38 and 39 are provided on the left and right sides of the window frame 32.
On the other hand, below the window frame 32, the decorative LEDs 40 and 41 are provided.
Is provided.

When the left, middle and right special symbols are variably displayed, the image display section 60 of the LCD display 33 is divided into the left, middle and right special symbol display sections 60a-60c according to this. It is something. Further, in the lower part of the image display unit 60, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), a special symbol storage display unit 36 for displaying the starting memory of the special symbol is displayed. The special symbol memory display unit 36 is composed of four display units (four "○" arranged side by side) showing one start memory per lighting. However, such a display mode of four "○" s arranged side by side is a normal time when the upper limit value of the starting memory is four, and the starting memory of the special symbol by the sudden time saving control as described later in detail. When the upper limit value of is increased from 4 to 50, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), a special symbol storage display section 36 ′ that is a display mode of a pair of left and right 7 segments is displayed, and the special symbol is displayed. A number from "00" to "50" is displayed as a starting memory number on the memory display unit 36 '(a pair of right and left 7 segments).

Further, the left, middle, and right special symbols displayed on the special symbol display portions 60a to 60c of the LCD display 33 are respectively "0 to 9, F, X," as shown in FIG.
It is composed of 15 types in the order of "G / P / R". Each of these left, middle, and right symbols has a WCRND_L / C described later.
Each random number of R (see FIG. 5) is provided correspondingly. The combination of big hit symbols is a combination of left, middle, and right symbols in the same symbol, and this combination is
It is determined based on the random number of WCRND_L.

The structure of the game board 1 of the pachinko game machine including the special variable display device 30 has been described above, but these game devices are controlled by the game control circuits shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. 2 and 3 are circuit diagrams showing a block configuration of the game control circuit, MPU, ROM, RA
It is controlled by a basic circuit 42 including M and an input / output circuit. Then, the basic circuit 42 includes the passing ball detector 19, the starting ball detector 8, and the specific ball detector 1 via the input circuit 43.
2, and the detection signal from the winning ball detector 13 is input,
A chip select signal is applied from the address decoding circuit 44 to the basic circuit 42. A reset signal is applied from the initial reset circuit 45 to the basic circuit 42 when the power is turned on, and the regular reset circuit 46 sends the basic circuit 4 to the basic circuit 4 every predetermined time.
2 is provided with a periodic reset signal.

On the other hand, the basic circuit 40 provides control signals to the following devices and circuits. That is, the LCD circuit 47
A display control signal is given to the special variable display device 30 (described as an LCD display device in FIG. 2) via the normal symbol display device 34 and the normal symbol memory display L via the LED circuit 48.
ED35, specific ball winning display LED17, and each decoration LE
The display drive signal is given to D15.37-41, the drive signal is given to each solenoid 6 and 10 via the solenoid circuit 49, and the windmill lamp 21 is given via the lamp circuit 50.
The display control signal is given to the a, the side lamp 23a, and the sleeve lamp 22a, and the voice signal is given to the speaker 26 through the voice synthesizing circuit 51 and the volume amplifying circuit 52. The lamp circuit 50 outputs various kinds of lamp control data to control the display of lamps other than the above-mentioned constituent members. Furthermore, the basic circuit 42 is
The information common, effective start information, big hit information, and time reduction information are output to the outside (hall computer, calling lamp, etc.) via the information output circuit 53, and various kinds are output to the outside via the prize ball number signal output circuit 54. Is outputting the prize ball number signal. Electric power having various voltages is supplied from the power supply circuit 55 to the above-mentioned devices and circuits. In addition, the time saving fluctuation information is information that is output when the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is shortened.

Next, the changing operation of the special symbol by the special variable display device 30 will be described with reference to the time charts and explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. First, the random number used for the varying operation of the special variable display device 30 will be described. In the special variable display device 30, five kinds of random numbers as shown in FIG. 5 are used, and these random numbers are WCRND1 for big hit determination and WCRND_L for left symbol display and big hit display. ,
WCRND_C for middle symbol display and WC for right symbol display
RND_R and WCRND_ACT for specifying reach operation
It consists of and. WCRND1 is "0-22
The number of 225 different values of "4" is incremented by one every 0.002 seconds, and WCRND_
L is a value that changes from moment to moment by adding one value to each of the 15 numerical values “0 to 14” every 0.002 seconds,
WCRND_C is a value that fluctuates every moment when 15 different numerical values “0 to 14” are added to the remaining time of interrupt processing by 1, and WCRND_R is “0 to 14”.
The 15 numerical values of are changed by adding 1 at the time of carry of WCRND_C.
D_ACT changes every moment by adding 100 values from "1 to 100" to the remaining time of interrupt processing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6, WCRND1
When the value extracted from "3" is determined to be a big hit, the design of the big hit is determined by the data of WCRND_L (0 to 14), and the big hit design is displayed on the LCD display 33 of the special variable display device 30. Is displayed. On the other hand, WC
If a value other than “3” is extracted in RND1 and it is determined that the LCD is off, the symbol corresponding to each extracted value from WCRND_L · C · R is the LCD of the special variable display device 30 as the out symbol.
It is displayed on the display 33. Note that WCRND__L ・ C
When each extracted value from R coincides with the big hit symbol, "1" is added to the data of WCRND_R to display it as a deviating symbol.

Changes in the special symbols are shown in the time charts of FIGS. 9 to 11. The variation of each of the left, middle, and right symbol strings is performed based on the pattern shown in the list chart of FIG. 7 (A). The variation pattern A is a pattern that varies at a constant speed (1 symbol variation in 16.7 ms), the variation pattern B is a pattern that gradually decelerates and stops (3 symbol variations), and the variation pattern C is It is a pattern that gradually decelerates (3 pattern fluctuations), and fluctuation pattern D
Fluctuates at a constant speed (1 symbol fluctuation in 333.3 ms,
One cycle is 5.000 seconds), and the fluctuation pattern E is a pattern that gradually decelerates and stops (one symbol fluctuation). Further, the conditions 1 to 3 and * 1 to 3 described in the time charts of FIGS. 9 to 11 are shown in the respective list charts of FIG. 7B and FIG. In addition, the list table of * 3 is a distribution table diagram of each condition 1 to 3 for determining the reach type at the time of losing and at the time of a big hit and the extracted value of WCRND_ACT.

First, in FIG. 9, when a ball is hit in the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 and the starting ball detector 8 derives a starting signal, a numerical value is extracted from WCRND1 at the rising of the starting signal and stored. To do. After that, 0.002 seconds after the start signal rises, WCRND_LC
・ WCRND1 that stores the value extracted from R
Is read and determined. At this time, in the case of reach, a numerical value is extracted from WCRND_ACT.
Then, 0.004 seconds after the rising of the start signal,
All the left, middle, and right symbol strings are changed by changing pattern A. After that, the left symbol column is changed by the change pattern A for 6.260 seconds, then changed by the change pattern B for 0.420 seconds and stopped and displayed. Also, the right symbol column is 6.
0.42 after being changed by the change pattern A for 680 seconds
It is fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern B for 0 seconds and stopped and displayed.
In the variation pattern A of each of the left and right symbols, when * 2, that is, when there are three or more memories due to the winning of the starting mouth, the variation time is 4.760 seconds and 5.180 seconds, respectively. Shortened.

On the other hand, the middle pattern is 7.
0.85 after being changed by the change pattern A for 100 seconds
It is fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern B for 0 seconds and stopped and displayed.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the middle pattern in the reach 1 is 0.4 after the fluctuation of 7.100 seconds in the fluctuation pattern A.
Variation pattern C for 20 seconds and 5.664 to 10.34.
It is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern D for 0 seconds, and then 1.18.
After being changed in the change pattern E for 4 seconds, it is stopped and displayed. The middle pattern in Reach 2 is 7.1 in fluctuation pattern A.
After a fluctuation of 00 seconds, a fluctuation pattern C of 0.420 seconds and a fluctuation pattern D of 10.340 seconds are changed, and then a stop of 0.400 seconds and a fluctuation of 0.200 seconds are changed from 0.600 to 9 seconds. After alternately repeating for 000 seconds, it is stopped and displayed. The medium pattern in the reach 3 is changed by the fluctuation pattern C of 0.420 seconds and the fluctuation pattern D of 10.340 seconds after the fluctuation of 7.100 seconds in the fluctuation pattern A, and then 0.400 seconds. After the stop, the change pattern A is changed again for 0.167 to 2.505 seconds, and then the stop display is performed. In addition, in the variation pattern A of the medium symbols other than such a reach and in each reach 1 to 3, in the case of * 2, the variation time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. Further, the selection decision of each reach 1 to 3 is made based on the list chart of * 3 at each loss or big hit.

Next, the operation of the special variable display device 30 after the end of variation will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as a result of the change, in the case of a big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), after the change of the middle symbol row is stopped, the big hit of the minute time (0.800 seconds) elapses. Judgment is made, and then predetermined time (7.300 seconds)
When elapses, the solenoid 10 is turned on for a predetermined time (29.500 seconds) to open the opening / closing plate 11 (described as a variable winning ball device in FIG. 11) of the special variable winning ball device 9. The predetermined time (2.000 seconds) after the opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 11 is
It is set as an active time of the accessory continuous operation device, and if the specific ball detector 12 is turned on within that time, the continuation right is controlled. After that, when there is a start winning memory at the time when the final opening operation of the special variable winning ball device 9 is finished, as shown in FIG. 13.02 seconds) and then WC
RND1 is read and determined, and after that, after a predetermined time (13.04 seconds) from the closing of the special variable winning ball device 9, the variation of all the symbol arrays is started. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 (C), after the fluctuation of the middle symbol row is stopped and comes off,
If there is a start winning prize memory, a predetermined time (0.800
Second), the judgment for stop confirmation of the disengagement symbol is made, and then WCRND1 after a predetermined time (0.002 seconds)
Is read and determined, and after a predetermined time (0.804 seconds) from the fluctuation stop of the middle symbol row, the fluctuation of all the symbol rows is started.

Next, the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display 34 will be described. Ordinary design, Figure 12
As shown in (A) and (B), “A, b, C, d, L, and
There are 6 types of "7", and for these ordinary designs,
WC_ for determining a hit that is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds
RND2 (3 to 13) and WC_RND_F (0 to 5) for normal symbol display, which is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds and is incremented by 1 in the interrupt processing surplus time, are provided. Each random number of WC_RND_F (0 to 5) is provided corresponding to each ordinary symbol of “A, b, C, d, L, 7”. Also, WC_RND2 (3 to 13)
In the extraction of the random number from, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the value of “3” is extracted and it is determined that there is a hit,
Ordinary symbol display 34 "5" of WC_RND_F data
The winning symbol of "7" corresponding to is displayed and the normal variable winning a prize ball device 5 is opened for a predetermined time (the winning opening is enlarged). On the other hand, W
When a value other than “3” is extracted in C_RND2 and it is determined that the value is out of the range, the value of the WC_RND_F data is extracted, and the outlier symbol corresponding to this value is displayed on the normal symbol display 34. In addition, when the value extracted by WC_RND_F happens to be a winning symbol even though it is determined to be off by WC_RND2, the off symbol of “A” is selected and displayed on the normal symbol display 34. To do.

Next, the variation operation of the normal symbol on the above-mentioned normal symbol display 34 will be described based on the time charts of FIGS. 13 and 14. First, in FIG. 13, when the passing ball detector 19 (in FIG. 13, a normal symbol starting ball detector) is turned ON, WC_RND2 is extracted and stored at the same time. After that, the passing ball detector 19 turns ON
After a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) has passed, WC_R
ND_F is extracted, and 0.002 seconds after that, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started. Then, the fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined time (28.000 seconds) from the passage ball detector 19 being turned on. Note that when the time is reduced * 4 shown in FIG. 13 (hereinafter, also referred to as time saving), the variation time of the normal symbol is reduced to 5.200 seconds (time reduction control means). Then, when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed at the normal probability is a winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 14A, the normal variable winning ball device 5 after a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) after the normal symbol stops. 0.
Open for 500 seconds. After that, when there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 19, WC_RND_F is extracted 0.002 seconds after the normal variable winning ball device 5 is closed,
After that 0.002 seconds, the fluctuation of the normal pattern is started again.
Further, when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed when the time is shortened is a winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 14B, when a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) elapses after the regular symbol stops, the normal variable winning ball Open device 5 for 2.200 seconds, 3.
After the interval of 000 seconds, it is opened again for 2.200 seconds. After that, when there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 19, the normal variable winning ball device 5 is closed by 0.0.
After 02 seconds, WC_RND_F is extracted, and 0.
After 002 seconds, the normal symbol starts to change again. That is, during the execution period of the time reduction control, the period extension control for extending the opening period of the normal variable winning ball device 5 as compared with the normal period is executed (period extension control means). In the embodiment, as the period extension control, both the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not established, but only one of them may be increased.

Next, a random number used for shortening the time of the above-mentioned ordinary symbol will be described. For the time reduction of the normal symbol, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), WCRND_S for time reduction execution determination is added by 1 every 0.002 seconds.
ET (1 to 50) and WCRND_T for time saving times
Two random numbers, AN (0 to 4), are provided. When the extracted value of WCRND_SET becomes a predetermined value which will be described in detail later and the time reduction is executed, WCRND_TA
By extracting N, the number of times of starting the time reduction is determined according to the extracted value. When a big hit occurs, WCRND_TAN2 is extracted after the big hit ends, and the number of times of starting the time reduction is determined according to the extracted value.
The relationship between the extracted value of WCRND_TAN and the number of times the time is shortened is as shown in FIG.
The extraction of WCRND_SET that determines the extraction of ND_TAN is performed each time the special symbol is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the time saving control period of the normal symbol based on the extraction of WCRND_TAN is set to 20 to 60 times, but it is not particularly limited to this. For example, W
You may provide 0 times etc. in the time saving control period of the normal symbol based on the extraction of CRND_TAN.

Next, the processing process of the sudden time saving control based on the extraction of the WCRND_SET will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started (S1),
When it is determined that the fluctuation has started, the judgment value N is "0".
It is determined whether or not (S2). The determination value N is set to "0" by default. If it is determined in S2 that the determination value N is “0”, then WCRND
It is determined whether or not the extracted value of _SET is "3.7" (S3). When it is determined in S3 that the extracted value of WCRND_SET is any of "3.7", the determination of sudden shortening of time is determined based on this, and then the determination value N is determined.
Is set to "1" (S4). And WCRND_
After setting the time saving number P according to the extracted value of TAN (S5), the time saving flag is set (S6) and the process returns to the main flow. Also, after the judgment value N is set to "1" in S4 and the main flow is returned to, the judgment value N is judged in S2.
When it is determined that is not "0", that is, when it is suddenly controlled that the time saving is being performed, "1" is subtracted from the time saving number P set in S5 (S7), and then the time saving number P is set.
Is determined to be "0" (S8). And S
When the time saving number P is not “0” at 8, the process directly returns to the main flow, while when the time saving number P is “0”, the judgment value N is set to “0” (S9) and the time saving flag is cleared. (S10) and returns to the main flow. As described above, in the present embodiment, the period in which the time saving flag is set in the sudden time saving control is the execution period of the time saving control. Also, during the execution period of the time reduction control by the sudden time saving control, the period extension control in the opening of the normal variable winning ball device 5 is also executed in the same manner. In other words, the sudden time saving control is designed to execute two game controls, that is, a time shortening control and a period extension control.

The specific display image of the sudden time saving judgment is
As shown in FIG. 17, each special symbol display portion 60a-60c
It is an image in which the character 61 operating the slot machine 61a is superimposed and displayed. In addition, the slot machine 61
The symbol row of a consists of the number of times of time reduction (20 to 60 times) determined by the extraction of WCRND_TAN, and this symbol row is changed at the same time when the judgment display is started. After that, the symbol row of the slot machine 61a is stopped by the determination result (the number of times shortened) according to the extracted value of WCRND_TAN before the middle symbol, which is the final stop symbol, is stopped, and the number of times the time is shortened suddenly is confirmed. It Then, when the middle symbol is stopped, the time reduction control of the normal symbol determined by the sudden reduction in time from this point is effective until a predetermined number of times of start. Also, during such an effective period, the normally variable winning ball device 5
The period extension control in the opening of the is also performed. In such a sudden time saving control, as shown in the flowchart of the above 16, the display result of the time saving judgment is displayed with the establishment of a predetermined condition (the extracted value of WCRND_SET) which is not related to the derivation of the big hit symbol (specific display result). To derive.

Next, a processing process of starting memory control of the special symbol will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has been set by the sudden time saving control (S11). When it is determined in S11 that the time saving flag is not set, in other words, when it is determined that the time saving control (time shortening control and period extension control) is not being executed suddenly,
A normal start storage process (start storage means) is performed in which the upper limit of the start storage is set to four (S12). Further, in such a starting memory normal process, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), it is composed of four display portions (four “○” arranged side by side) showing one starting memory per lighting. The special symbol storage display unit 36 is displayed on the image display unit 60. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is set, in other words, when it is suddenly determined that the time saving control (time reduction control and period extension control) is being executed, the upper limit value of the starting memory is set to the normal value. Starting memory increase processing to increase from 4 to 50 at the time (starting memory means, starting memory number upper limit value increase control means)
Is performed (S13). Further, in such a startup memory increase process, as shown in FIG. 19B, by displaying a special symbol memory display unit 36 ′ in a display mode of a pair of left and right 7 segments on the image display unit 60, Special symbol memory display unit 3
A number from "00" to "50" is displayed on 6 '(a pair of right and left 7 segments) as a starting memory number.

Next, control of the number of times the time is shortened suddenly,
In other words, the execution period control of the sudden time reduction control (time reduction control and period extension control) will be illustrated based on the time charts of FIGS. 20 and 21 (A). First, in FIG. 20, 60 times of shortening times are set by a lottery of sudden shortening, and after that, when a big hit occurs when the sudden shortening control is performed 39 times, the execution of the sudden shortening control is temporarily stopped during the big hit. . Then, simultaneously with the end of the big hit, the remaining 21 (= 60-39) times of the time saving number (sudden time saving control) are restarted. Further, in FIG. 21 (A), 60 hour reductions are first set by the sudden reduction of time, and then 20 times reduction is performed by the sudden reduction of time when the sudden reduction of time is controlled 39 times. When set, 41 times of sudden time saving control in which the 20 times and the remaining 21 (= 60-39) times of saving (sudden time saving control) are added becomes effective thereafter. That is, a total of 80 sudden time saving controls become effective continuously from the time when the number of times saving is first set (special game control updating means).

As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the first variable display means (normal symbol display 34) for variably displaying the first identification information (ordinary symbol) is advantageous for the player. It is possible to change between a first state (open state) and a second state (closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first identification information has a predetermined display result (hit symbol). A variable winning ball device (normally variable winning ball device 5) that sometimes changes to the first state, and a variable display starting condition after the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied. Second variable display means (special variable display device 30) capable of deriving and displaying the display result by starting the variable display of the second identification information (special symbol) based on the establishment of
A gaming machine that is capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol), wherein the specific display Extending the period in which the variable winning ball apparatus is placed in the first state in association with the establishment of a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the result (a sudden lottery per lottery), as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not established Control means (a function of extending the opening period of the normally variable winning ball device 5 by the CPU of the basic circuit 42 as compared with the normal time) and the execution condition which is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Starting memory means capable of storing the number of times of starting memory, which is the number of times, up to a predetermined upper limit value (function of storing up to four starting special symbols by the CPU of the basic circuit 42), and based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Start memory number upper limit value increase control means for increasing control the upper limit of the start memory number Te (basic circuits 42
The function of increasing the upper limit value of the starting memory of the special symbol from 4 to 50 by the CPU), and is provided. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the period extension control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it becomes more interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

In the embodiment, the first variable display means and the second variable display means are composed of individual display devices, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, both the first identification information and the second identification information may be variably displayed on the same screen of a single display device. That is, both the first variable display means and the second variable display means may be configured by a single display device.

Further, a time shortening control for shortening the time during which the first identification information is variably displayed when a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is satisfied as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Means (CPU of basic circuit 42
By the function to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol compared to the normal time), and the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied The starting memory number which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied is a predetermined upper limit value. Starting storage means capable of storing up to
Starting memory number upper limit value increase control means for increasing and controlling the upper limit value of the starting memory number based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the time reduction control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce a start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it is interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, if the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution period of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control means or the time reduction control means is executed, the special game for updating the execution period of the special game control. It is characterized in that a control update means is provided. By configuring in this way,
Even during the period extension control or the time reduction control, it is possible to further give the player a sense of expectation.

As a modified example of the above-described embodiment, the structure shown in FIG. 21B may be used. Specifically, as shown in the time chart of FIG.
The number of times to save time is set to 60 times by the lottery for sudden reduction of time, and when the control of 40 times of reduction of sudden reduction of time is finished, the incubation period for performing the lottery for activation is started at the same time. This activation lottery is set so that the winning is more likely than the sudden lottery. When the winning is determined by the activated lottery, the remaining 20 times of shortening times (period extension control and time reduction control) are effective thereafter. That is, according to the configuration of the modified example, a latent period for temporarily stopping the execution of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control unit or the time reduction control unit is executed is provided, and by the activation lottery performed during the latency period. When it is decided to restart,
The special game control is executed again. With such a configuration, the player can have an expectation that the period extension control or the time reduction control will be continuously executed.

The above-described embodiment (including modified examples)
Does not limit the present invention, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by an LCD display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CRT, LED, VFD, E
It is also possible to use an indicator such as L or plasma, a drum type, a roof type, or a belt type. Also,
As the configuration of the gaming machine, the variation of the identification information on the variable display device is started in accordance with the detection of the winning ball by the starting ball detector, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, a specific game state occurs and the variable winning is achieved. Ball game machine that opens the ball device (This is commonly referred to as the first
However, it is not particularly limited to this, the variable winning ball device is opened in accordance with the detection of the winning ball of the starting ball detector, to the specific area in the variable winning ball device The variation of the identification information on the variable display device is started with the detection of the winning ball by the ball game machine (this is commonly called the second kind) that generates a specific game state by winning the hit ball, and the starting ball detector. However, when the identification information has a predetermined display result, the right state is generated, and in this state, when a ball is hit in a specific area, a specific game state is generated (this is generally called a third type). It may be a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a coin game. Also, the entire gaming machine is configured with a display device such as an LCD display, that is, a "hit ball".
It is also possible to configure the gaming machine by displaying the components such as the "variable winning ball device" on the display in a pseudo manner. In this case, the payout of prize balls may be performed on behalf of points.

Further, in the embodiment, both the period extension control in the opening of the normal variable winning ball device 5 and the time reduction control in the change of the normal symbol are accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result. Although the control is configured to be executed as the special game control, the configuration is not limited to this, and only one of the controls may be configured. Further, as the special game control, it may be configured to add a time reduction control in the change of the special symbol. That is, a second time shortening control means is provided for shortening the time during which the second identification information is variably displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. With this configuration, it is possible to further reduce the start winning that is the invalid start of the second identification information. Further, as the special game control, probability variation control of a normal symbol, increase control of the number of times the normally variable winning ball device 5 is opened, increase control of the number of prize balls, and the like may be performed.

Further, in the embodiment, the upper limit value of the starting memory of the special symbol is increased with the establishment of the predetermined condition, but not limited to this, the upper limit value of the starting memory of the special symbol is normally the normal symbol. The configuration may be set as a value larger than the upper limit value of the starting memory of. Specifically, the upper limit value of the starting memory of the normal symbol is always four, while the upper limit value of the starting memory of the special symbol is 50, and the like. That is, the period extension control means for extending the period for which the variable winning ball device is in the first state with the establishment of the predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result, as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not established. And a predetermined upper limit of the number of times of starting storage of the first identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied yet. A first start storage means capable of storing up to a value, and the second identification which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied yet. A second starting storage means capable of storing the starting storage number of information up to a predetermined upper limit value, and the upper limit value of the second starting storage means is set to a value larger than the upper limit value of the first starting storage means. It is characterized by With this configuration, in a configuration in which the period extension control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it becomes more interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, a time shortening control for shortening the time during which the first identification information is variably displayed when a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is satisfied as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Means and the number of times the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied.
The first starting storage means capable of storing the number of starting storages of the identification information up to a predetermined upper limit value, and the execution condition of the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied, but the start condition is not yet satisfied. A second device capable of storing the number of times of starting storage of the second identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied, up to a predetermined upper limit value.
Starting storage means, and the upper limit of the second starting storage means is set to a value larger than the upper limit of the first starting storage means. By configuring in this way,
In the configuration in which the time reduction control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is the invalid start of the second identification information, and it is possible to prevent the interest from decreasing.

Further, there are the following inventions that can be understood from the above-described embodiments (including modified examples). (1) First variable display means (normal symbol display 34) that variably displays the first identification information (normal symbol), a first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player, and a disadvantage to the player. A variable winning ball device that can be changed to a second state (closed state) and that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result (a winning symbol) ( Ordinary variable winning ball device 5), and second identification information (special symbol) based on the establishment of the variable display starting condition after the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is established Variable display means (special variable display device 30) capable of starting the variable display of and displaying and displaying the display result.
And a gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit pattern), Probability improvement control means for improving the probability that the first identification information will be the predetermined display result when a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is satisfied as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied ( CPU of basic circuit 42
By the function to improve the jackpot probability of the normal symbol), and the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied, the number of times the start memory is satisfied can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit value. Starting memory means (a function of storing up to four special symbols by the CPU of the basic circuit 42) and increasing the starting memory number upper limit value for controlling the upper limit value of the starting memory number based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Control means (a function of increasing the upper limit value of the starting memory of the special symbol from 4 to 50 by the CPU of the basic circuit 42), and is provided. With this configuration, the second
It is possible to reduce the number of starting prizes, which is an invalid start of the identification information, and to prevent a decrease in interest. (2) First identification information (ordinary symbol) based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied
First variable display means (ordinary symbol display 34) capable of deriving and displaying the display result by starting the variable display of, the first state that is advantageous to the player and the second state that is disadvantageous to the player.
And a variable winning ball device (normally variable winning ball device 5) that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result. After the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the winning ball device is satisfied, the variable display of the second identification information (special symbol) is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result is derived. It is provided with the second variable display means (special variable display device 30) capable of displaying, and is advantageous for the player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit pattern). A gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state, wherein the probability that the first identification information will be the predetermined display result when a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is satisfied Compared to normal times when not established Probability increase control means for (basic circuits 4
The function of improving the jackpot probability of a normal symbol by the CPU 2) and the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information are satisfied, but the start condition is not yet satisfied. First start storage means capable of storing the start storage number of the first identification information up to a predetermined upper limit value (function of storing up to four normal symbol starts by the CPU of the basic circuit 42), and the second A first storage number of the second identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied, where the execution condition for the variable display of the identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied, can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit value. 2 starting storage means (a function of storing up to four starting special symbols by the CPU of the basic circuit 42), and the upper limit of the second starting storage means than the upper limit of the first starting storage means. Large value And wherein the door. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. (3) First variable display means (normal symbol display 34) that variably displays the first identification information (normal symbol), a first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player, and a disadvantage to the player. A variable winning ball device that can be changed to a second state (closed state) and that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result (a winning symbol) ( Ordinary variable winning ball device 5), and second identification information (special symbol) based on the establishment of the variable display starting condition after the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is established Variable display means (special variable display device 30) capable of starting the variable display of and displaying and displaying the display result.
And a gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit pattern), The number-of-times increasing control means (basic circuit) for increasing the number of times that the variable winning ball apparatus is brought into the first state when a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is satisfied as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied (basic circuit The function of extending the number of times the normally variable winning ball device 5 is opened by the CPU of 42) and the start memory that is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied yet. Starting storage means capable of storing a number up to a predetermined upper limit value (starting a special symbol by the CPU of the basic circuit 42 is up to 4
The function of storing up to the number), and the starting memory number upper limit value increase control means (the CPU of the basic circuit 42, the upper limit value of the starting memory of the special symbol) for increasing and controlling the upper limit value of the starting memory number based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. And the function of increasing the number from 4 to 50). With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. (4) First identification information (ordinary symbol) based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied
First variable display means (ordinary symbol display 34) capable of deriving and displaying the display result by starting the variable display of, the first state that is advantageous to the player and the second state that is disadvantageous to the player.
And a variable winning ball device (normally variable winning ball device 5) that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result. After the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the winning ball device is satisfied, the variable display of the second identification information (special symbol) is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result is derived. It is provided with the second variable display means (special variable display device 30) capable of displaying, and is advantageous for the player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit pattern). A gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state, wherein the variable winning ball device is first operated when a predetermined condition unrelated to derivation display of the specific display result is established.
The number of times increasing control means (CP of the basic circuit 42) for increasing the number of times the state is changed from the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied.
The function of extending the number of times the normally variable winning ball device 5 is opened by U) and the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information are satisfied, but the start condition is not yet satisfied. First starting memory means capable of storing the number of times of starting memory of the first identification information, which is the number of times of establishment, up to a predetermined upper limit value (function of storing up to four starting symbols normally by the CPU of the basic circuit 42) And a predetermined upper limit for the number of times of starting storage of the second identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied yet. The second starting storage means capable of storing up to a value (function of storing up to four starting special symbols by the CPU of the basic circuit 42), and the upper limit of the second starting storage means is the first starting storage. From the upper limit of the means And characterized in that a large value.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. (5) First variable display means (normal symbol display 34) that variably displays the first identification information (ordinary symbol), a first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player, and a disadvantage to the player. A variable winning ball device that can be changed to a second state (closed state) and that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result (a winning symbol) ( Ordinary variable winning ball device 5), and second identification information (special symbol) based on the establishment of the variable display starting condition after the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is established Variable display means (special variable display device 30) capable of starting the variable display of and displaying and displaying the display result.
And a gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit pattern), The number of prize balls increase control means (basic circuit 4) for increasing the number of prize balls as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, when the predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result
2) a function of increasing the number of prize balls compared to the normal time), and a predetermined upper limit of the number of stored starting points, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Starting memory means capable of storing up to a value (a function of storing up to four special symbols by the CPU of the basic circuit 42), and starting for increasing and controlling the upper limit value of the starting memory number based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Memory number upper limit value increase control means (function to increase the upper limit value of starting memory of special symbols from 4 to 50 by the CPU of the basic circuit 42)
And are provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. (6) First identification information (ordinary symbol) based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied
First variable display means (ordinary symbol display 34) capable of deriving and displaying the display result by starting the variable display of, the first state that is advantageous to the player and the second state that is disadvantageous to the player.
And a variable winning ball device (normally variable winning ball device 5) that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result. After the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the winning ball device is satisfied, the variable display of the second identification information (special symbol) is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result is derived. It is provided with the second variable display means (special variable display device 30) capable of displaying, and is advantageous for the player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit pattern). A gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state, wherein the number of prize balls is increased with the establishment of a predetermined condition that is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result, as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not established. Number increase control means (C of the basic circuit 42) The function of increasing the number of prize balls by U compared to the normal time) and the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. First start storage means capable of storing the start storage number of the first identification information up to a predetermined upper limit value (function of storing up to four normal symbol starts by the CPU of the basic circuit 42), and the second The number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display of the identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied.
A second starting storage means capable of storing the starting storage number of the identification information up to a predetermined upper limit value (function of storing up to four starting special symbols by the CPU of the basic circuit 42); The upper limit value of the starting storage means is set to a value larger than the upper limit value of the first starting storage means.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

The significance of the present invention will now be described. In recent years, the control board (main board) has become complicated as the display performance has become more complicated.
The amount of data stored in the control data ROM mounted on the vehicle tends to increase. However, a microcomputer chip mounted on a control board of a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine has a C chip in a single chip due to security problems.
A circuit configured to include a PU, a ROM, and a RAM, and also stores a game program control program stored in the ROM or a security program (logic) data for verifying the authenticity of the ROM itself. The provided ROM and RAM capacity is extremely limited. Therefore, the start storage data is stored within the limited storage capacity. Therefore, even in the limited storage capacity, the area (memory number) for storing the special memory related to the big hit than the area (memory number) for storing the normal memory for the starting memory data
By setting a large number of, it is intended to add a new game property in a direction that is advantageous to the player.

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As is apparent from the above description, in the invention of claim 1, the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information and the first state advantageous for the player. And a variable winning ball device that can be changed to a second state that is disadvantageous to the player and that changes to the first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result. After the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied, the variable display of the second identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result can be derived and displayed. And a second variable display means, which is capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the second identification information is a predetermined specific display result, Related to the derivation display of the specific display result The period extension control means for extending the period for which the variable winning ball apparatus is brought into the first state when a predetermined condition is not established as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not established, and the execution condition is satisfied, A start storage means capable of storing a start memory number, which is the number of times the execution condition is not satisfied, up to a predetermined upper limit value, and an upper limit value of the start memory number is increased based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. And a starting memory number upper limit value increasing control means for controlling. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the period extension control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it becomes more interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, in the invention of claim 2, the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, the first state which is advantageous to the player and the second state which is disadvantageous to the player. And a variable winning ball device that changes to a first state when the first identification information has a predetermined display result, and a winning of a game ball to the variable winning ball device. Second variable display means capable of starting variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying a display result based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied. A gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result, and is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result. With the establishment of the condition, the first The time reduction control means for shortening the time for which the identification information is variably displayed as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. A starting memory means capable of storing a certain number of starting memories up to a predetermined upper limit value, and a starting memory number upper limit value increasing control means for increasing the upper limit value of the starting memory number based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
It is characterized by having. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the time reduction control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce a start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it is interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, in the invention of claim 3, after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the variable display of the first identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result can be derived and displayed. A first variable display means, a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first identification information is a predetermined display result that is predetermined. The variable winning ball device that changes to the first state when it becomes, and the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is established, and then the start condition of the variable display is established. The second variable display means capable of starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and when the display result of the second identification information becomes the predetermined specific display result, the game is played. Issue a specific game state that is advantageous for players It is a gaming machine that is enabled, and the period during which the variable winning ball apparatus is brought into the first state in association with the establishment of a predetermined condition that is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is compared to the normal time when the predetermined condition is not established. And the start of the first identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied, when the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. First start storage means capable of storing the number of memories up to a predetermined upper limit value, and the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition for the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. And a second start storage means capable of storing the number of start storages of the second identification information up to a predetermined upper limit value, the upper limit value of the second start storage means being the upper limit of the first start storage means. Greater than value And wherein the door.
With this configuration, in a configuration in which the period extension control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce the start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it becomes more interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, in the invention of claim 4, the variable display of the first identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the variable display execution condition is satisfied, and the display result can be derived and displayed. A first variable display means, a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first identification information is a predetermined display result that is predetermined. The variable winning ball device that changes to the first state when it becomes, and the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is established, and then the start condition of the variable display is established. The second variable display means capable of starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and when the display result of the second identification information becomes the predetermined specific display result, the game is played. Issue a specific game state that is advantageous for players It is a game machine that is enabled, and shortens the time during which the first identification information is variably displayed with the establishment of a predetermined condition that is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result, as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not established. And the number of times of starting storage of the first identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied, where the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. A first starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit value,
The execution storage condition of the second identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied but the execution condition for the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, is up to a predetermined upper limit value. A storable second starting storage means,
The upper limit value of the second starting storage means is set to be larger than the upper limit value of the first starting storage means. With this configuration, in a configuration in which the time reduction control can be executed irrespective of the derivation display of the specific display result, it is possible to reduce a start winning that is an invalid start of the second identification information, and thus, it is interesting. The decrease can be prevented.

Further, in the invention of claim 5, the second time shortening is shortened in which the time during which the second identification information is variably displayed in accordance with the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is shortened as compared with the normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. A control means is provided.
With this configuration, it is possible to further reduce the start winning that is the invalid start of the second identification information.

Further, in the invention of claim 6, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution period of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control means or the time reduction control means is executed, the special game control is performed. Is provided with special game control updating means for updating the execution period. With this configuration, it is possible to further give the player a sense of expectation even during the period extension control or the time reduction control.

Further, in the invention of claim 7, a latent period for temporarily stopping the execution of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control means or the time reduction control means is executed is provided, and the special game control is performed during the latent period. When the restart is determined by the activated lottery, the special game control is executed again. With such a configuration, the player can have an expectation that the period extension control or the time reduction control will be continuously executed.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 3 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 4 is a list showing types of special symbols in each of the left, middle, and right symbol columns.

FIG. 5 is a list of various random numbers used for special symbols.

FIG. 6 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining a special symbol hit / miss by a selected random number.

FIG. 7 (A) is a list showing a variation pattern of a special symbol, and FIG. 7 (B) is a list showing each condition for determining the variation pattern.

FIG. 8 is a list showing * 1 to 3;

FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a variation operation of each symbol on the left and right and a variation operation of a middle symbol other than the reach.

FIG. 10 is a time chart showing a variation operation of a medium symbol in reach 1 to 3.

FIG. 11 (A) is a time chart showing an opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device in a specific game state, and FIG. 11 (B) is a special symbol starting memory after the end of the specific game state. It is a time chart showing the variation operation of the special symbol in a certain case, and the same figure (C) is a time chart showing the variation operation of the special symbol in the case where there is a starting memory of the special symbol after the variation of the special symbol is stopped.

FIG. 12 (A) is a list of various random numbers used for ordinary symbols, FIG. 12 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of ordinary symbols, and FIG. 12 (C) is selected. It is a simple flowchart for explaining the operation of determining the hit or miss of the normal symbol by the random number.

FIG. 13 is a time chart showing an operation in which a normal symbol changes in accordance with a normal symbol start detection.

FIG. 14 (A) is a time chart showing the operation of the normal variable winning ball device to be opened as a result of a normal symbol hitting in the normal time, and FIG. 14 (B) is a normal symbol hitting when the time is shortened. 7 is a time chart showing an operation of opening the normally variable winning ball device according to the above.

FIG. 15 (A) is a list showing WCRND_SET and WCRND_TAN provided for shortening the time of a normal symbol, and FIG. 15 (B) is a list showing the relation between WCRND_TAN and the number of time-reduced start-ups. It is a figure.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing process of sudden time saving control.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a display image for time saving determination.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a processing process of starting storage.

FIG. 19 (A) is an explanatory view showing a special symbol storage display unit at a normal time, and FIG. 19 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol storage display unit at a sudden time saving control.

FIG. 20 is a time chart showing an example of sudden time saving control.

FIG. 21 (A) is a time chart showing an example of sudden time saving control, and FIG. 21 (B) is a time chart showing an example of sudden time saving control in a modified example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Game board 3 Game area 5 Ordinary variable winning ball device (variable winning ball device) 8 Starting ball detector 9 Special variable winning ball device 12 Specific ball detector 13 Prize ball detector 19 Passing ball detector 26 Speaker 30 Special variable display Device (second variable display means) 34 Normal symbol display (first variable display means) 35 Normal symbol memory display LED 36 Special symbol memory display section 42 Basic circuit (period extension control means, start memory means, start memory number upper limit value) Increase control means, time reduction control means, special game control update means) 60 image display portions 60a to 60c special symbol display portion 61 character 61a slot machine

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first variable display means can be changed. The variable winning ball device that changes to the first state when the identification information No. 1 has a predetermined display result, and the variable display execution condition based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied. And a second variable display means capable of deriving and displaying the display result by starting the variable display of the second identification information based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, and the display result of the second identification information. Is a gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is obtained, and the variable according to the establishment of a predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result. Period when the winning ball device is in the first state A predetermined period of time, which is a number of times the execution condition is satisfied, and a start storage number that is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. And a starting storage means capable of storing up to an upper limit value, and a starting storage number upper limit value increasing control means for increasing the upper limit value of the starting storage number based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and a game characterized by the above-mentioned. Machine. 2. A first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, and a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, which are changeable. The variable winning ball device that changes to the first state when the identification information 1 has a predetermined display result, and the variable display execution condition based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied. After that, the second variable display means for starting the variable display of the second identification information based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display and deriving and displaying the display result, the display result of the second identification information. Is a gaming machine capable of generating a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is obtained, wherein the predetermined condition not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is satisfied. The time when the identification information of 1 is variably displayed The time reduction control means for shortening the time compared to the normal time when the fixed condition is not established, and the number of stored start-ups which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is predetermined. A game machine comprising: a starting storage means capable of storing up to an upper limit value; and a starting storage number upper limit value increase control means for increasing the upper limit value of the starting storage number based on establishment of the predetermined condition. . 3. A first variable display means capable of starting the variable display of the first identification information based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the variable display execution condition is satisfied and deriving and displaying the display result. The first state can be changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first state is obtained when the first identification information has a predetermined display result. The variable winning ball device that changes to, and the variable display of the second identification information based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display after the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied. A second variable display means capable of starting and deriving and displaying a display result, and when the display result of the second identification information is a predetermined specific display result, a specific game state advantageous to the player is displayed. It is a gaming machine that can be generated, Period extension control means for extending the period during which the variable winning ball apparatus is placed in the first state when a predetermined condition unrelated to the derivation display of the specific display result is established, as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not established, The number of times of starting storage of the first identification information, which is the number of times of execution of the execution condition where the execution condition of the variable display of the first identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit value. Possible first start storage means, and start of the second identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied yet. Second starting storage means capable of storing the number of memories up to a predetermined upper limit value, wherein the upper limit value of the second starting storage means is set to a value larger than the upper limit value of the first starting storage means. And a gaming machine. 4. A first variable display means capable of starting the variable display of the first identification information based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the variable display execution condition is satisfied and deriving and displaying the display result. The first state can be changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first state is obtained when the first identification information has a predetermined display result. The variable winning ball device that changes to, and the variable display of the second identification information based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display after the execution condition of the variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device is satisfied. A second variable display means capable of starting and deriving and displaying a display result, and when the display result of the second identification information is a predetermined specific display result, a specific game state advantageous to the player is displayed. It is a gaming machine that can be generated, Time shortening control means for shortening the time during which the first identification information is variably displayed when a predetermined condition that is not related to the derivation display of the specific display result is satisfied as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied; The execution condition for variable display of the identification information is satisfied, but the start condition is not satisfied yet. First start storage means, and the number of start storages of the second identification information, which is the number of times the execution condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display of the second identification information is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied yet. A second starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit value, and the upper limit value of the second starting storage means is set to a value larger than the upper limit value of the first starting storage means. Amusement machine. 5. A second time reduction control means is provided for shortening the time during which the second identification information is variably displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, as compared with a normal time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. A special game that updates the execution period of the special game control when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution period of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control unit or the time reduction control unit is executed. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a control update means. 7. A latent period for temporarily stopping the execution of the special game control in which the control by the period extension control means or the time reduction control means is executed, and the restart is determined by the activation lottery performed during the latent period. And, the special game control is executed again, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.