JP2004121340A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the players to properly expect the continuation of the game states advantageous for them. <P>SOLUTION: In the special pattern games in which the results are shown by the variable display of the figures, even when the ordinary big win occurs under the ordinary game state, the game state involved is returned to the normal position after the end of the specified game state subjected to the control of the big wins. When the big win with a varying probability occurs, the games are shifted to the probability varying state in which the games are ended under the conditions of the specified number of games regardless of the game state at the moment after the end of the specified game state involved. Upon the ending of the probability varying state, the games are further shifted to the time shortening state in which the games are ended under the conditions of the specified number of games. When the ordinary big win occurs while the games are at the probability varying position or at the time shortening position, after the end of the specified game states, the games are controlled to the digital-rotation time shortened state in which the games are ended under the conditions of the specified number of games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, a probability variation function of varying a probability of generating a specific gaming state advantageous to a player according to a result of variation display of identification information, and a variation display of identification information. And a time-saving function for shortening the time of the game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, identification information (hereinafter, a display pattern) is variably displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter, an LCD: Liquid Crystal Display), and finally a display result derived and displayed. There are provided a number of games in which a so-called variable display game is used to determine whether or not to give a predetermined game value to enhance the interest in the game.
[0003]
The variable display game includes a special figure game in which the above-described display device is used as a special symbol display device, and a general-purpose game in which the above-described display device is shared or another display device is exclusively used. In both the special figure game and the ordinary figure game, a lottery is performed in accordance with the detection of a game ball passing through a predetermined area, a display pattern is variably displayed according to the lottery result, and the display result is displayed according to the display mode when the derived result is displayed. This is a game where you can win. In particular, the gaming state provided when a "win" (hereinafter, "big hit") of the special figure game is performed is a big hit control in which a special winning combination called a special winning opening or an attacker is opened intermittently for a certain period of time. This makes it extremely easy to win a game ball, and this game state is called a specific game state.
[0004]
The jackpot of the special figure game shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player. For example, the specific game state in which the jackpot control is performed according to the type of the symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the special figure game. There is also known a pachinko gaming machine in which the gaming state is enhanced by shifting to a gaming state advantageous to another player after the end of the game. Here, as the game state that can be shifted after the end of the specific game state, a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of a big hit in the special figure game is increased, a time reduction state in which the fluctuation display time of the display symbol is shortened, and the like are known. Among these, the probability fluctuation state is a game state that is particularly advantageous for the player.
[0005]
The number of special figure games played in the probability fluctuation state or time reduction state is mainly limited to a predetermined number of games so as not to incite the gambling of players. There are also pachinko machines equipped with both states. As pachinko machines equipped with both the probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state, there are monster types that shift to the time reduction state only after the probability fluctuation jackpot, and the full specification type that shifts to the time reduction state regardless of any jackpot (For example, see Non-Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Non-patent document 1]
"Pachinko Winning Guide", Byakuya Shobo Co., Ltd., August 18, 2002, p. 4-5
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Regardless of what kind of jackpot occurs, the full spec type described above always transitions to the probability variation state or at least to the time saving state. For this reason, a game state advantageous to the player, such as the probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state, frequently occurs, and the continuation thereof may become extremely advantageous to the player. The only way to keep the total profits of the gaming store unchanged is to reduce the occurrence of jackpots in many of the gaming machines installed in the gaming store. Then, it is impossible to expect that a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs first.
[0008]
On the other hand, in the case of the monster type, not only the transition to the probability variation state, but also the transition to the time reduction state is a condition that the probability variation jackpot is made. Generally, the probability of occurrence of a probability change jackpot and the probability of occurrence of a normal jackpot are set in half, so that it cannot be expected that a state advantageous to the player will continue. In addition, there is a large drop in advantage between a probability fluctuation jackpot in which both the probability fluctuation state and the time saving state are added and a normal jackpot in which no advantageous gaming state is added, and the What I expected was gone.
[0009]
By the way, the full spec type has recently appeared, but the monster type has appeared at a relatively old age, and is familiar to players. Therefore, there has been a demand for a gaming machine capable of performing a variable display game in which it is possible to appropriately expect that a state advantageous to the player will continue while following specifications of a monster type so as not to make the player feel dissatisfied.
[0010]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately expecting a player to continue a favorable gaming state.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:
Variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine the display result of the variable display by the variable display means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
A variable display control unit configured to variably display the identification information on the variable display unit and to derive and display a display result of the variable display determined by the lottery unit after a predetermined time has elapsed;
When the display result of the variable display determined by the lottery means is a specific display mode, after the specific display mode is derived and displayed by the variable display control means, the game is switched to a specific game state advantageous to the player. Specific game state control means for controlling the state,
When the display result of the variable display determined by the lottery means is a predetermined special display form of the specific display form, the specific game state controlled by the specific game state control means ends. After that, until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied, a probability variation state control unit that controls a gaming state to a probability variation state that increases the probability that the specific display mode is determined by the lottery unit,
In the fluctuation display of the identification information performed after the probability fluctuation state ends, the time reduction state in which the game state is controlled to the time reduction state in which the time required for the fluctuation display of the identification information is reduced until a predetermined time reduction end condition is satisfied. Control means,
The time-saving state control means controls the gaming state to the time-saving state even when the display result of the variable display determined by the lottery means is the specific display mode other than the special display mode. On the condition that, in the fluctuation display of the identification information performed after the specific game state controlled by the specific game state control means ends, the game state is controlled to the time reduction state until a predetermined time reduction end condition is satisfied.
It is characterized by the following.
[0012]
In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when a specific display mode other than the special display mode is derived and displayed, if it is not in the probability fluctuating state but is in the time reduction state, it is possible to reduce the time display for the identification information fluctuation display. Since the state is controlled, it is possible to make the player expect that the gaming state advantageous to the player will continue. On the other hand, even if a specific display mode is derived and displayed in the normal game state, the game is not controlled to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state unless it is a special display mode, and therefore, a gaming state advantageous to the player. Does not occur excessively.
[0013]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention,
Variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display result lottery means for performing a lottery for determining a display result of the variable display by the variable display means, and the specific display mode is determined as a result of the lottery by the display result lottery means Lottery means including a probability change lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to be a probability fluctuation state to increase the probability of being performed, and the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means, and after a predetermined time elapses Variable display control means for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display determined by the display result lottery means,
When the display result of the variable display determined by the display result lottery means is a specific display mode, a specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a specific game state advantageous to a player,
When the display result of the variable display determined by the display result determining means is the specific display mode, and the probability variation state is determined by the probability variable lottery means, the specific game state control means After the controlled specific gaming state ends, the probability of controlling the gaming state to a probability varying state that increases the probability that the specific display mode is determined by the lottery means until a predetermined probability variation ending condition is satisfied. Fluctuation state control means;
In the variation display of the identification information performed after the probability variation state ends, the time reduction state in which the game state is controlled to the time reduction state in which the time required for the variation display of the identification information is reduced until a predetermined time reduction termination condition is satisfied. Control means,
The time-saving state control means, when the display result of the variable display determined by the display result determination means was the specific display mode, but it was not determined by the probability variable lottery means to be in the probability fluctuation state Also, on condition that the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state, in the variation display of the identification information performed after the specific gaming state controlled by the specific gaming state control means, a predetermined time saving ending condition Control the gaming state to the time saving state until
It is characterized by the following.
[0014]
In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the specific display mode is derived and displayed, but when it is not determined that the special probability variation state is set, if the game machine is not in the probability variation state and is in the time reduction state, Since the fluctuation display of the identification information is controlled to be in the time saving state, it is possible to expect the player to continue the gaming state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, even if a specific display mode is derived and displayed in the normal game state, the game is not controlled to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state unless it is a special display mode, and therefore, a gaming state advantageous to the player. Does not occur excessively.
[0015]
In the gaming machine according to the first and second aspects,
The predetermined conditions for the lottery means to perform a lottery are as follows: a game ball launched into the game area is provided in the game area, and the game ball cannot pass or is difficult to pass. May be passed through a starting area having an open mode that facilitates the operation. here,
The opening mode includes a non-special mode in which the opening operation is performed in a predetermined mode, and a special mode in which the opening operation is performed in a mode in which a game ball can more easily pass than the non-special mode,
When the game state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state or the time reduction state, the start area control means for controlling the opening state of the start area to be the special mode may be further provided.
[0016]
Here, it is preferable that the opening mode of the starting area is the same between when the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state and when the state is controlled to the time saving state.
[0017]
In this case, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation in the probability fluctuation state and the time saving state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In particular, by setting the opening state of the starting area to be the same between the probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state, it is possible to give the player the same sense of expectation as in the probability fluctuation state even in the time reduction state.
[0018]
The gaming machine according to the first and second aspects,
A signal indicating that the probability variation state is controlled by the probability variation state control means and a signal indicating that the time reduction state is controlled by the time reduction state control means. May be further provided.
[0019]
By outputting and using the signal generated by the signal generating means to the outside, it is possible to recognize from the outside that the gaming state has transitioned to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state.
[0020]
The gaming machine according to the first and second aspects,
During the probability fluctuation state, a probability fluctuation state number counting means for counting the number of times that the probability fluctuation state is continuously controlled by the probability fluctuation state control means newly,
When the number of times counted by the probability state count means has reached a predetermined number, the probability fluctuation state control means further includes a probability fluctuation prevention means for preventing the probability fluctuation state control means from being controlled to the probability fluctuation state. Is also good. In this case,
The time saving state control means is when the number counted by the probability variation state number counting means has reached a predetermined number, and the specific display mode is not derived and displayed by the variation display control means. When the probability change termination condition is satisfied, the control may not be performed to reduce the working hours.
[0021]
In this case, it is possible to prevent the game state from being extremely transitioned to a gaming state that is extremely advantageous to the player, so that the gambling of the player is not instigated. Further, even if various game state transitions are obtained, it does not become extremely advantageous to the player, so that the profit obtained by the player and the profit obtained by the game store can be balanced.
[0022]
The gaming machine according to the first and second aspects,
The game apparatus may further include an end condition storage unit that stores a relationship between a game state immediately before being controlled to the specific game state and the probability change end condition and / or the time reduction end condition. In this case,
The probability variation condition and / or the time reduction termination condition may be determined according to a relationship stored in the termination condition storage unit.
[0023]
In this case, it is possible to configure gaming machines having different gaming properties simply by changing the termination condition storage means to those in which different conditions are stored as probability variation termination conditions or time reduction termination conditions, thereby making it possible to configure and improve models. Becomes easier.
[0024]
The gaming machine according to the first and second aspects,
A time-saving lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to control to the time-saving state when the probability variation end condition is satisfied may be further provided. In this case,
The time reduction state control means may control a game state to the time reduction state based on a lottery result of the time reduction lottery means.
[0025]
The time-saving lottery means, on condition that the gaming state is in the time-saving state, when the specific display mode other than the special display mode is derived and displayed, determines whether to control the time-saving state. A lottery for determination may be performed. Based on the result of the lottery performed here, the time reduction state control means may control the gaming state to the time reduction state.
[0026]
In this case, the game state is changed more variously, so that the interest of the game can be improved.
[0027]
In the gaming machine according to the first and second aspects, for example,
The time saving end condition may be satisfied when the variable display control means performs the variable display of the identification information a predetermined number of times.
[0028]
In this case, by changing the identification information a predetermined number of times, the time saving state can be returned to the normal game state, and the game state can be variously changed.
[0029]
When the number of times of the variable display of the identification information is the time saving end condition, the time saving lottery means sets the game state instead of or in addition to determining whether to control the gaming state to the time saving state. The number of times of the variable display controlled to the time saving state may be determined. In this case, the time saving state control means may control the gaming state to the time saving state by the number of times determined by the time saving lottery means.
[0030]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0031]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a structure on the back side of the glass door (front door) of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (glass door frame) 20 for pointing and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 forms a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails.
[0032]
A variable display device 3 is arranged at a substantially central position of a game area of the game board 2. The variable display device 3 is provided with a variable display unit 4 composed of an LCD. The variable display unit 4 uses a special symbol holding storage display unit 4a for displaying the special figure game on-hold memory as a front image and a special symbol display unit 4b for performing a special figure game as a rear image. These images are superimposed and displayed. The special symbol display unit 4b displays a background image, a character, a special symbol, and the like in association with the special symbol game. As special symbols used in the special figure game, ten kinds of numbers from "0" to "9" are prepared.
[0033]
In the special symbol display unit 4b, the special symbol is variably displayed on the three variable display units of left, middle, and right, and the special figure game is a big hit by stopping at the same variable number on the three variable display units. Jackpot control is performed. If the type of the special symbol stopped is an even number, a normal jackpot is obtained, and if the type of the special symbol is an odd number, a probability change jackpot (in addition to the control by the normal jackpot, a jackpot in the special figure game is performed in addition to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times)). Which performs probability variation control to increase the probability). Note that the state in which the jackpot control is performed is called a specific game state, and the state in which the probability change control is performed is called a probability change state (also called a special game state). The probability fluctuation state ends when a new jackpot is generated in addition to the case where the predetermined number of games is consumed (however, the probability fluctuation state may occur continuously).
[0034]
The number of consecutive occurrences of the probability fluctuation jackpot is limited to a predetermined number (for example, five). That is, as a result of the special figure game when the probability variation control is being performed, the number of odd symbols arranged (the number of consecutive occurrences of the probability variation jackpot) is counted. As a result of the special figure game based on the lottery to be performed, the probability variation big hit display mode in which the odd symbols are aligned does not occur.
[0035]
In addition, when no big hit occurs during the predetermined number of games in which the probability variation control is performed, the time reduction control for shortening the time of the special symbol variation display in the special figure game is performed. The state in which the time saving control is performed is called a time saving state. Even when a normal jackpot occurs in the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state, the time saving control is performed when the jackpot control based on the jackpot ends. The number of times the time saving control is performed is also limited to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100).
[0036]
When the number of consecutive occurrences of the probability fluctuation jackpot has reached the predetermined number, even if no jackpot occurs during the predetermined number of games in which the probability fluctuation control is performed, the time saving control is not performed thereafter. Further, when the number of consecutive occurrences of the probability fluctuation jackpot has reached a predetermined number, even if a normal jackpot occurs while the probability variation control is being performed, the time No control is performed.
[0037]
In the center of the upper part of the variable display unit 4 of the variable display device 3, there is an accessory 11 driven in a reach effect or a jackpot effect in a special figure game, and an accessory decoration lamp which emits light when the accessory 11 is driven. 12a and 12b are provided. Left and right sensors 16L, 16R, which are reflection-type sensors and are used by a player to select a character image displayed in a special figure game, for example, on the left and right of the accessory 11 and the accessory decoration lamps 12a, 12b. Is provided. On the lower side of the variable display unit 4 of the variable display device 3, there is provided a normal symbol hold storage display unit 10 for displaying hold memory of a general-purpose game.
[0038]
Decorative lamps 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d are provided on the upper left, upper right, left side, and right side of the variable display unit 4 of the variable display device 3, respectively. Decorative lamps 13e and 13f are provided on the left and right sides of the game area of the game board 2 apart from the variable display device 3, respectively. The decorative lamps 13a to 13f emit light at the time of a reach effect or a big hit effect, for example, in accordance with a change in an image displayed on the special symbol display unit 4b, and enhance the game entertainment by the effect of light in addition to the image. Things.
[0039]
At the lower position of the variable display device 3, a special symbol starting port (start chucker) 5 which is also used as an electric tulip type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) 6 is provided. With respect to the special figure game, when the game ball passes through the special symbol starting port 5, a lottery for determining the progress and the result is performed. The special figure game is started when the storage of the game ball previously passed is no longer stored (described later), and based on the lottery result when the game ball passes through the special symbol start-up port 5, the special symbol display unit 4b. The display is made.
[0040]
The electric tulip-type accessory 6 is operated for a certain period of time from a normal mode (a state in which the tulip is closed and it is difficult or impossible for game balls to pass) in an open mode (the tulip is open), for example, according to the result of the ordinary game. Thus, the passing of the game ball is facilitated), and the passage of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 5 is facilitated. There are a special mode and a non-special mode in the open mode of the electric tulip type accessory 6. The special mode and the non-special mode are distinguished by, for example, a difference in time during which the opening operation is performed, a difference in the number of times the opening operation is performed, or a degree of opening (an angle of opening). In any case, the special mode is an open mode in which the passing of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 5 becomes easier than the non-special mode.
[0041]
Note that the special mode as the mode of opening the electric tulip-type accessory 6 occurs only when the probability variation control is being performed or the time saving control is being performed. Further, the opening operation of the electric tulip-type accessory 6 is controlled in exactly the same manner when the probability variation control is being performed and when the time reduction control is being performed. Are easy to pass (expected value).
[0042]
On both sides of the special symbol starting port 5, pass gates 7a and 7b are provided for starting a general-purpose game by passing game balls. Up to four passes of the game balls through the special symbol starting port 5 and the passing gates 7a and 7b are held and stored, respectively, and the number of the held balls is stored in the special symbol holding storage display unit 4a and the normal symbol holding storage display unit (gate). Display 10).
[0043]
Below the special symbol opening 5, a large winning opening (first-class special electric accessory: attacker) 8 that performs an opening operation by driving a solenoid or the like when a big hit occurs is arranged. The special winning opening 8 performs an opening operation as one of the big hit control when a special figure game is performed based on a winning in the special symbol starting port 5 and a large hit is achieved. This opening operation is performed intermittently up to 15 times on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area (not shown) inside the special winning opening 8. Winning ports 9a to 9d are provided on the left and lower sides of the passing gate 7a, and on the lower and right sides of the passing gate 7b, so that prize balls are paid out when game balls pass.
[0044]
A plurality of gaming effect LEDs 14a to 14h are provided on the glass door frame 20 so as to surround the gaming area. Speakers 15a and 15b are provided on the upper left and right sides of the glass door frame 20 (inside the gaming effect LEDs 14a and 14b). With the change of the image displayed on the special symbol display section 4b or independently of this image, the game effect LEDs 14a to 14h emit light, and the sound is output from the speakers 15a and 15b. The entertainment by games with light and sound is also enhanced.
[0045]
Below the game area of the glass door frame 20, there is provided a hit ball supply tray 21 for supplying game balls to hit into the game area. A surplus ball tray 22 for paying out prize balls that cannot be paid out to the hit ball supply tray 21 is provided below the ball. On its right side, a hit ball operation handle 23 for driving a firing motor (not shown) for hitting a game ball into the game area is provided.
[0046]
On the left side of the game area of the glass door frame 20, there is a prize ball lamp 17 indicating that there is a prize ball that has not been paid out, and on the upper side of the game area, that the prize ball to be paid out has run out. A ball out lamp 18 for informing is provided. On the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is provided a prepaid card unit 200 for inserting a prepaid card and renting a game ball.
[0047]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the glass door frame 20, a ball payout device 105 for paying out a prize ball, and to detect that there is no longer a prize ball that the ball payout device 105 can pay out. Ball switch 52 is provided. In addition, there is provided a full switch 53 (not shown in FIG. 2; see FIG. 3) for detecting that the storage of the game balls overflowing from the ball payout device 105 is full.
[0048]
A game control board 101, a production control board 102, an input / output driver board 103, and a payout control board 104 are also provided on the rear side of the glass door frame 20 as control boards for controlling the above-described units. A power supply board 100 for supplying power to each unit is also provided on the back side of the glass door frame 20. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the boards 100 to 104.
[0049]
The game control board 101 is a main control board for controlling the overall flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112, and a ROM (Read Only). A basic circuit 110 comprising a one-chip microcomputer including a memory 113 and an I / O (input / output) port 114 is mounted. The game control board 101 has a switch circuit 120, a solenoid circuit 130, an information output circuit 140, and an address decode circuit 150 mounted thereon.
[0050]
The CPU 111 has a timekeeping function, a timer interrupt function, and a random number generation function, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113, controls the progress of the game, and controls each part of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Control directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the basic circuit 110. The basic circuit 110 will be described in more detail later.
[0051]
The switch circuit 120 passes through the gate switch 37 for detecting a game ball passing through the passing gates 7a and 7b, a starting port switch 35 for detecting a game ball passing through the special symbol starting port 5, and passing through the special winning opening 8. Switch 38 for detecting a game ball that has passed through, a V count switch 30 for detecting a game ball that has passed through a specific area of the special winning opening 8, and a game switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning holes 9a to 9d. It is connected to the winning opening switch 39. Further, it is also connected to a full tank switch 53, a ball out switch 52, and a prize ball count switch 51 for counting prize balls paid out by the ball payout device 105.
[0052]
The switch circuit 120 shapes the input signal output from each of the switches 37, 35, 38, 30, 39, 53, 52, and 51 as a pulse wave through a low-pass filter or the like, and amplifies the input signal with a buffer gate or the like. It is output to the / O port 114 and input to the CPU 111.
[0053]
The solenoid circuit 130 is provided in the solenoid 45 for driving the electric tulip-type accessory 6, the solenoid 48 for driving the opening and closing of the special winning opening 8, and the inside of the special winning opening 8, and the game ball is located in a specific area. It is connected to a solenoid 40 for driving a seesaw (not shown) for shifting. The solenoid circuit 130 outputs a drive control signal (excitation signal) to the solenoids 40, 45, and 48 based on a control signal output from the I / O port 114.
[0054]
The information output circuit 140 is based on a control signal output from the I / O port 114, and is jackpot information indicating that jackpot control is being performed due to occurrence of jackpot, and time saving information indicating that time saving control is being performed. Various information such as probability change information indicating that the probability variation control is being performed, start information which is information regarding the start of the special figure game, and prize ball information which is information regarding a paid prize ball are supplied to terminals (not shown). ) Is output to a computer for product inspection or a management computer of a pachinko hall (amusement store) through a cable inserted into the cable.
[0055]
The address decode circuit 150 receives and decodes the address signal output from the CPU 111. As a result of the decoding, a signal for selecting which of the RAM 112, the ROM 113, and the I / O port 114 is controlled by the CPU 111 is output to the CPU 111.
[0056]
The effect control board 102 has a control unit including a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, and controls various effects including a special figure game and a general figure game based on a command sent from the game control board 101. The effect control board 102 is connected to the variable display unit 4, causes the special symbol display unit 4b to display an image in the special figure game, and causes the special symbol hold storage display unit 4a to display a hold memory. The effect control board 102 is connected to the input / output driver board 103 and outputs a control signal to the input / output driver board 103 for controlling other effects.
[0057]
The input / output driver board 103 is connected to the left and right sensors 16L and 16R, and includes a driver circuit for inputting the detection signal and outputting the detection signal to the effect control board 102. The driver circuit of the input / output driver board 103 also includes a speaker 15, a game effect LED (14a to 14h), a prize ball lamp 17, a ball out lamp 18, a decorative lamp 13 (13a to 13f), and a accessory decoration lamp 12 (12a). , 12b), and the gate-pass storage display 10, and controls them in accordance with control signals from the effect control board 102. The input / output driver board 103 is connected to the accessory solenoid 41, and outputs a drive control signal to the accessory solenoid 41 in accordance with a control signal from the effect control board 102 to drive the accessory 11. It has.
[0058]
The payout control board 104 is connected to the ball payout device 105 and the prepaid card unit 200, and exchanges information necessary for lending game balls with the prepaid card unit 200. And a control circuit for paying out the game balls lent out to the player or the game balls paid out as prize balls by winning.
[0059]
Next, the basic circuit 110 included in the game control board 101 will be described in detail. In the RAM 112 of the basic circuit 110, a specific game state flag indicating whether or not the current game state is the specific game state is set. Further, the RAM 112 counts the number of times the probability fluctuation state has continued (however, a particular game state is maintained during each probability fluctuation state) due to the occurrence of a new probability fluctuation jackpot in the probability fluctuation state. A storage area for the probability change continuation counter is provided.
[0060]
Further, the RAM 112 has a probability-variable game counter indicating the number of remaining special figure games in which the special symbol is variably displayed in the probability fluctuation state, and a time reduction indicating the number of remaining special figure games in which the special symbol fluctuation display time is reduced in the time reduction state. A storage area for the game counter is provided. The probability-changing game counter and the time-saving game counter also serve as a flag indicating that the game state is in the probability fluctuation state and the time-saving state, respectively. When the value is 0, the current gaming state is not in the probability fluctuation state and is not in the time-saving state. It is shown that.
[0061]
Of course, even if the value of the probability change game counter is not 0, if the specific game state flag indicates that the game state is the specific game state, the game is not in the probability fluctuation state. Even if the value of the time-saving game counter is not 0, if the specific game state flag indicates that the game is in the specific game state, or if the value of the probability-change game counter is not 0, the game is not in the time-saving state. That is, when the specific game state flag is not set, and both the value of the probability-change game counter and the value of the time-saving game counter are 0, the game is in the normal game state, and the probability-change game is performed regardless of the value of the time-saving game counter. If the value of the counter is not 0, it is a probability variation state, and if the value of the positive variation game counter is not 0 and the value of the time reduction game counter is 0, it is a time reduction state.
[0062]
The specific game state flag is set when a big hit occurs as a result of the special figure game, and reset when the big hit control based on the generated big hit ends. When a big hit occurs, an initial value is set in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter in accordance with the type of the symbol constituting the big hit display mode and the current game state. These initial values indicate the end conditions of the probability fluctuation state and the time saving state, respectively. The initial values to be set are determined according to a table registered in the ROM 113 in advance.
[0063]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a table in which initial values to be set in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter when a big hit occurs are registered. In FIG. 4, the value of the probability variation continuation counter indicates a value before the probability variation jackpot is updated when a probability variation jackpot occurs, that is, the number of times the probability variation state has already been continued. Things.
[0064]
In the table of FIG. 4, different values are set as initial values set in the probability-changing game counter and the time-saving game counter depending on whether the big hit symbol is an odd symbol (probability changing symbol) or an even symbol (normal symbol). Is registered. Further, the probability variation state as the current game state may be distinguished by the value of the probability variation continuation counter.
[0065]
If the jackpot symbol is an odd symbol and is in a probability variation state in which the jackpot does not become the fifth consecutive one (the value of the probability variable game counter is greater than 0 and the value of the probability variation counter is less than 4), In each case, 100 is registered as an initial value set in the time-saving game counter. If the jackpot symbol is an odd symbol and is in the probability variation state of the fifth consecutive game due to the jackpot (the value of the probability variable game counter is greater than 0 and the value of the probability variation continuation counter is 4), the probability variation game counter and the time saving game 100 and 0 are registered as initial values set in the counters, respectively.
[0066]
When the big hit symbol is an odd symbol and is in a time saving state (when the value of the probability reduction game counter is 0 and the value of the time reduction game counter is greater than 0), the initial value set in the probability variation game counter and the time reduction game counter is In each case, 100 is registered. When the jackpot symbol is an odd symbol and is in a normal game state (both the value of the probability-changing game counter and the value of the time-saving game counter are both 0), the initial value set to the probability-changing game counter and the time-saving game counter is 100 Is registered.
[0067]
In the case where the big hit symbol is an even symbol and is still in the probability fluctuation state in which it is not the fifth consecutive time (the value of the positive variable game counter is larger than 0 and the value of the positive variable continuation counter is smaller than 5), the positive variable game counter and the time saving game 0 and 100 are registered as initial values set in the counter, respectively. If the jackpot symbol is an even symbol and is already in the fifth consecutive probable fluctuation state (the value of the probability variable game counter is greater than 0 and the value of the probability variation continuation counter is 5), the probability variation game counter and the time saving game counter In each case, 0 is registered as an initial value to be set.
[0068]
When the big hit symbol is an even symbol and is in a time saving state (when the value of the probability reduction game counter is 0 and the value of the time reduction game counter is greater than 0), the initial value set in the probability variation game counter and the time reduction game counter is , Respectively, are registered. When the jackpot symbol is an odd symbol and is in a normal gaming state (both the values of the probability-changing game counter and the time-saving game counter are both 0), the initial values set in the probability-changing game counter and the time-saving game counter are all 0. Is registered.
[0069]
Initial values are set in the probability-variable game counter and the time-saving counter set in the RAM 112 in FIG. 3 according to the table in FIG. 4, but the probability variation state (the value of the probability-variable game counter is greater than 0) and the time-saving state ( Each time the execution of the special figure game is completed (when the value of the certainty variable game counter is 0 and the value of the time saving game counter is greater than 0), the value is decremented by one. Further, the value of the probability variation continuation counter is incremented by one by the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot, and the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied or the initial value 0 is set by the occurrence of the normal jackpot.
[0070]
The CPU 111 refers to the specific game state flag set in the RAM 112 or the value of various counters provided in the RAM 112 to perform various processes including a lottery for the special figure game and the general figure game. By the lottery performed by the CPU 111, the display processing of the special figure game and the general figure game is performed on the side of the effect control board 102, but the result of the special figure game and the general figure game (including the timing at which the result is displayed). Can be recognized by the CPU 111.
[0071]
The CPU 111 generates a special symbol display command for causing the control unit of the effect control board 102 to execute the special figure game on the special symbol display unit 4b, and transmits the command to the effect control board 102 from the I / O port 114. I have. When generating the special symbol display command, the values of the probability change game counter and the time saving game counter are referred to, and even if the lottery result based on the passing of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 5 is the same, During the probability fluctuation state and during the time saving state, the special symbol display command has a different content from the normal gaming state, and thus the content of the special figure game is different.
[0072]
The CPU 111 also generates a jackpot demonstration command for causing the control unit of the effect control board 102 to perform a jackpot demonstration on the special symbol display unit 4b as a jackpot control, and outputs the command to the effect control board 102 from the I / O port 114. Is sent to. As the jackpot demonstration, a demonstration for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, a demonstration for notifying the number of rounds of the jackpot (the number of times the jackpot 8 has been opened), and the end of the jackpot control are notified. There is a demonstration for it.
[0073]
The command for performing the first demonstration effect is transmitted after waiting for the end timing of the special figure game controlled on the side of the effect control board 102 in the case of a jackpot as a result of the lottery of the special figure game. The command for performing the second demonstration effect is transmitted each time the opening operation of the special winning opening 8 is performed. The command for performing the third demonstration is performed when the opening operation of the special winning opening 8 in all rounds is completed, or when a puncture in which the game ball does not pass through a specific area inside the special winning opening 8 occurs. Sent. Further, a command for terminating the jackpot demonstration for terminating each demonstration effect within a certain period is also generated by the CPU 111 and transmitted to the effect control board 102.
[0074]
The CPU 111 further obtains jackpot information (specific game) that can be output from the information output circuit 140 to the outside based on the state of the specific game state flag set in the RAM 112, the value of the number-of-variable-games counter, and the value of the time-saving game counter. State signals), control signals indicating probable change information (indicating that the state is in the probability fluctuation state) and time saving information (indicating that the state is in the time saving state) are generated, and information is output from the I / O port 114. The signal is output to the circuit 140. The time saving information may be output based on whether the information is based on the probability fluctuation jackpot or the normal jackpot in the time saving state.
[0075]
Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes output of sound from the speaker 15, light emission of the accessory decoration lamp 12, the decoration lamp 13, or the game effect LED 14, driving of the accessory 11, and the like. Since it has nothing to do with the invention, the description is omitted.
[0076]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process executed by the CPU 111 in the basic circuit 110 of the game control board 101. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the main processing shown in FIG. 5A is executed.
[0077]
In the main process, first, an initial setting process is performed (step S11). In the initial setting process, a process of setting a timer interrupt time (for example, 2 msec) that defines a timing at which an interrupt process described later is executed is set in the CPU 111. Thus, after resetting by turning on the power or the like, time measurement for defining the timing at which the first interrupt processing is executed is started. Further, in the initial setting process, a process for setting various timers is also performed.
[0078]
When the initial setting process is completed, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of power shutdown due to a power error occurring before the power is turned on is not backed up (step S12). If the state at the time of the power shutdown has been backed up, the state that was backed up is restored, and the state before the power failure is restored (step S13). Then, the processing from the state before the restored power supply error is continued.
[0079]
If the state at the time of power-off has not been backed up, processing such as initializing the RAM 112 and initializing various flags is performed (step S14). Next, an initialization command is transmitted to the sub-boards such as the effect control board 102 and the payout control board 104, and the states of these sub-boards are initialized (step S15).
[0080]
When the sub-board is initialized, a process of updating a display symbol random number for determining a fixed symbol (scheduled stop symbol) and a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation display pattern of a special figure game is performed. (Step S16). Further, a process of updating an initial value determination random number for determining an initial value to be set as a jackpot random number for determining whether to make a jackpot in the special figure game is performed (step S17). After the initialization of the sub-board is completed in step S15, the processes of steps S16 and S17 are repeatedly executed in an infinite loop. If a timer interrupt occurs during this time, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 5B is executed, and when the timer interrupt process ends, the processes of the infinite loop of steps S16 and S17 are executed again.
[0081]
In the timer interrupt processing, first, the states of the gate switch 37, the starting port switch 35, the count switch 38, the V count switch 30, and the like are input, and a switch processing is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning in each of the winning ports and the passing gate ( Step S21). When a start winning is detected by the start port switch 35, a start storage process is executed in this switch process. Specifically, when a start winning is detected by the starting port switch 35, a random number value for jackpot determination is extracted at that timing, and the extracted value is stored in a special symbol determination bank for start storage. Thus, the starting memory is stored. The special symbol determination bank for start-up storage is composed of four locations of banks 0 to 3, and up to four start-up storages can be made by these four banks. Therefore, if there is a memory in all the banks when the start winning is detected, the starting winning is invalidated.
[0082]
Next, various abnormalities are diagnosed by the self-diagnosis function provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and error processing including processing such as generating an alarm if necessary is performed according to the result (step S22). .
[0083]
Further, a process of updating the jackpot random number is performed (Step S23), a process of updating the initial value determining random number is performed (Step S24), and a process of updating the display symbol random number and the variation pattern determining random number is performed (Step S24). Step S25). Here, in order to avoid the value of the jackpot random number being periodically updated, the initial value determination random number is, for example, a timer interrupt process performed first after the value of the jackpot random number reaches the maximum value. Is a random number for determining an initial value to be set as the value of.
[0084]
When the updating of the various random numbers in steps S23 to S25 is completed, a special symbol process is performed (step S26). In this special symbol process, after the winning confirmation process is performed, the above-described various random numbers are extracted, and the result of the special figure game is set to the big hit display mode, Or a lottery process for determining which pattern is to be used as the variation display pattern of the special symbol in the special figure game. When making a determination by this lottery, the values of the probability-change game counter, the time-saving game counter, and the probability-change continuation counter provided in the RAM 112 are referred to. Here, based on these lottery results, a process of generating a special symbol display command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 in step S28 described later is also performed.
[0085]
Next, a normal symbol process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbols in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. In addition, in the ordinary symbol process processing, the electric tulip-type accessory 6 is controlled. At this time, the values of the positive-change game counter and the time-saving game counter are referred to.
[0086]
Next, special symbol command processing is performed (step S28). This special symbol command process is a process of transmitting a command for displaying a special symbol from the basic circuit 110 to the effect control board 102 if a command for displaying a special symbol has been generated in step S26. The command transmitted here includes information on the variable display pattern and the fixed symbol. Next, a normal symbol command process is performed (step S29). The normal symbol command process is a process of transmitting a command for controlling display of a normal symbol from the basic circuit 110 to the effect control board 102.
[0087]
Next, an information output process of outputting information such as probability change information, time saving information, jackpot information, start information, and prize ball information to the outside via the information output circuit 140 is performed (step S30). Next, a solenoid output process for outputting a control signal for exciting and controlling the solenoids 45, 48, and 40 to the solenoid circuit 130 is performed (step S31). Next, a prize ball number signal and a prize ball possible signal are transmitted from the basic circuit 110 to the payout control board 104 to perform a prize ball process for issuing a prize ball payout command (step S32).
[0088]
Next, a hold storage process is performed (step S33). In the hold storage processing, for example, the number of hold memories changes when a special game start port 5 has a game ball winning and the hold memory increases, or when the change of the special symbol starts and the hold memory decreases. In this case, the processing is a process of transmitting a command of the number of reserved storages for instructing the display change of the number of reserved storages from the basic circuit 110 to the effect control board 102. When the process in step S33 ends, the process returns to the infinite loop process in steps S16 and S17 described above.
[0089]
By the processing described above, on the side of the game control board 101, a lottery is performed by passing the game ball to the special symbol starting port 5, and when the result becomes a big hit, the big winning port 8 is set as the big hit control for a certain period. Release intermittently. In addition, game balls are paid out by winning, and the game state is shifted to a specific game state, a probability variation state, or a time reduction state. Details of the processing performed on the game control board 101 side other than the processing shown in FIG. 5 will be described later.
[0090]
Information about the jackpot is sent to the effect control board 102 as a command. On the side of the effect control board 102, according to the command sent from the game control board 101, a special symbol display processing in the special symbol display section 4b (special figure game) or a big hit in the special symbol display section 4b at the time of a big hit. Various performance operations including demonstration display processing are performed. In addition, normal symbol variation display processing (general figure game) is also performed. In addition, the timing of the game operation controlled on the game control board 101 side and the effect operation controlled on the effect control board 102 side in accordance with the transmitted command is achieved.
[0091]
Hereinafter, processing performed on the game control board 101 side other than the processing of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the control unit (especially, the CPU 111) of the game control board 101 to control a game state (a normal game state, a specific game state, a probability variation state, and a time reduction state). The process of this flowchart is performed each time the special map game ends. The end of the special figure game can be recognized by performing the timing control based on the special symbol display command transmitted to the effect control board 102 as described above.
[0092]
Upon recognizing that the special figure game has ended, first, the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the special symbol starting port 5 from which the special symbol display command transmitted to the effect control board 102 was generated. Based on the result, it is determined whether or not the special map game has ended with a big hit (normal big hit or probability fluctuation big hit) (step S101).
[0093]
If the special figure game has ended with a jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol (determined by the determined symbol determined in the immediately preceding lottery) and the current game state (the probability change game counter, the time saving game counter, and the probability change continuation counter) 4), the initial value of the probability-changing game counter and the initial value of the time-saving game counter are obtained with reference to the table of FIG. 4 (step S102). Then, the obtained initial values are set in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter (step S103).
[0094]
Next, it is determined whether or not the type of the jackpot symbol is a positively-variable symbol (here, an odd symbol: determined by the final symbol determined by the last lottery) accompanied by the transition to the probability variation state (step S104). If the symbol is a probable variable symbol, the value of the probable variable continuation counter is incremented by 1 (step S105), and the process proceeds to step S107. If the symbol is a normal symbol that is not the probability variable symbol (here, an even symbol), the value of the probability variation continuation counter is reset to the initial value of 0 (step S106), and the process proceeds to step S107.
[0095]
In step S107, a common big hit control is performed regardless of whether the big hit symbol is a positively changing symbol or a normal symbol. When the big hit control is being performed, the special figure game is not played, and when all the big hit controls are ended, the processing of this flowchart is ended.
[0096]
The jackpot control in step S107 is performed as follows. First, a specific game state flag of the RAM 112 is turned on in order to set conditions for performing the jackpot control. In addition, a command for a jackpot demonstration for notifying the occurrence of a jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 102, and after a certain period of time, a command for terminating the first jackpot demonstration is transmitted to the effect control board 102. .
[0097]
In the jackpot control, the jackpot 8 is intermittently opened up to 15 times. When the jackpot is opened, a jackpot demonstration command for notifying the number of rounds is transmitted and the jackpot 8 is closed. Is performed, a command for ending the demonstration effect of each round is transmitted to the effect control board 102. When all the rounds are completed, a command for a jackpot demonstration for notifying the end of the jackpot control is transmitted, and a command for terminating the demonstration effect is transmitted to the effect control board 102 after a predetermined time. Then, the specific game state flag of the RAM 112 is turned off, and the big hit control is all ended.
[0098]
If the special figure game has not ended with the big hit in step S101, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the probability fluctuation state by determining whether or not the value of the probability change game counter is greater than 0 ( Step S108). If it is in the probability variation state, it means that the special figure game has been performed once in the probability variation state, and thus the value of the probability variation game counter is decremented by 1 (step S109).
[0099]
Next, as a result of decrementing in step S109, the value of the probability change game counter becomes 0, and it is determined whether or not the condition for terminating the probability variation state is satisfied (step S110). If the value of the probable change game counter is not 0, the processing of this flowchart is terminated as it is. When the value of the probability variation game counter becomes 0 and the condition for terminating the probability variation state is satisfied, a new probability variation state does not occur continuously in the probability variation state. The value is reset to 0 (step S111). Then, the process of this flowchart ends.
[0100]
If the current game state is not in the probability fluctuation state in step S108, it is determined whether the current game state is in the time reduction state based on whether the value of the time reduction game counter is greater than 0 (step S108). S112). If it is not the time saving state, the processing of this flowchart is terminated as it is. If it is the time saving state, it means that the special figure game has been played once in the time saving state, so the value of the time saving game counter is decremented by 1 (step S113). Then, the process of this flowchart ends.
[0101]
Hereinafter, processing performed on the side of the effect control board 102 will be described. The control unit of the effect control board 102 performs a process based on various commands sent from the game control board 101. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the control unit of the effect control board 102.
[0102]
The effect control board 102 determines whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S201). Until the command is received, the process of step S201 is repeated, and the process is in a state of waiting for the reception of the command. When any command is received from the game control board 101, the type of the received command is determined (step S202).
[0103]
If the type of the received command is a special symbol display command, a special symbol game in which a special symbol is displayed in a special symbol display portion 4b in accordance with the content of the command is performed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the result of the special figure game is displayed. The result of the special map game displayed here indicates to the player whether or not it is a big hit and further whether or not it is a probability variation big hit. Since the contents of the special symbol display command are different depending on the game state (normal game state, probability changing technique state, time saving state), the content to be performed as the special figure game and the execution time also depend on the game state. (Step S203). Then, the process returns to step S201.
[0104]
If the type of the received command is a jackpot demonstration command, a jackpot demonstration effect is performed on the special symbol display unit 4b according to the content of the command (step S204). Then, the process returns to step S201. When the type of the received command is the command for ending the jackpot demonstration, the jackpot demonstration effect currently being performed on the special symbol display unit 4b is ended (step S205). Then, the process returns to step 201.
[0105]
If the type of the received command is another command, a process corresponding to the type of each command (the details are omitted because it is not related to the present invention) is executed (step S206). After that, the process returns to step S201.
[0106]
Hereinafter, how the gaming state (normal gaming state, specific gaming state, probability variation state, and time saving state) transitions in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described based on a specific example. I do. In a specific example based on the following two timing charts, it is assumed that game balls are launched into the game area at regular time intervals, and the launched game balls pass through the special symbol starting port 5 to execute a special figure game. The explanation is made assuming that the rate of the change is constant.
[0107]
FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing a first example of a transition of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In this example, first, it is assumed that a normal jackpot has occurred at timing t0 when both the value of the probability-change game counter and the value of the time-saving game counter are 0, ie, the normal gaming state. At this time, 0 is set as an initial value in both the probability change game counter and the time saving game counter according to the table of FIG. The value of the probability change continuation counter remains 0. Also, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed.
[0108]
Next, at the timing t1, when the jackpot control of the normal jackpot generated at the timing t0 ends, the specific game state flag is turned off, but since both the value of the positive change game counter and the value of the time saving game counter are 0, The game state returns to the normal game state.
[0109]
It is assumed that the probability fluctuation jackpot has occurred at the timing t2 when this normal game state continues. At this time, 100 is set as an initial value in each of the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter according to the table of FIG. The value of the probability change continuation counter is 1. Further, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed.
[0110]
Next, at timing t3, when the jackpot control for the probability fluctuation jackpot generated at timing t2 ends, the specific game state flag is turned off, but since the value of the probability change game counter is 100, the game state changes After that, the special figure game will be played.
[0111]
At timing t4, when the number of special figure games performed in the probability fluctuation state reaches 100 and the value of the probability-variable game counter becomes 0, the value of the time-saving game counter is now 100, so that the gaming state becomes After the time saving state, the special figure game will be performed. The value of the probability change continuation counter returns to 0. At timing t5, when the number of special figure games played in the time reduction state reaches 100 and the value of the time reduction game counter becomes 0, the gaming state returns to the normal gaming state.
[0112]
At timing t6 when the normal game state continues, it is assumed that the probability fluctuation jackpot has occurred again. At this time, 100 is set as an initial value in each of the probability change game counter and the time reduction counter according to the table of FIG. The value of the probability change continuation counter is 1. Also, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed.
[0113]
Next, at the timing t7, when the jackpot control for the probability fluctuation jackpot generated at the timing t6 ends, the specific game state flag is turned off, but since the value of the probability change game counter is 100, the game state is changed to the probability fluctuation. After that, the special figure game will be played.
[0114]
At timing t8, it is assumed that a normal jackpot has now occurred at the timing t8 based on the result of the special figure game performed in this probability variation state. At this time, 0 and 100 are set as initial values in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter, respectively, in accordance with the table of FIG. The value of the probability change continuation counter returns to 0. Also, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed.
[0115]
Next, at the timing t9, when the big hit control of the normal big hit generated at the timing t8 ends, the specific game state flag is turned off. Here, since the value of the probability-change game counter is 0 and the value of the time-saving game counter is 100, the game state becomes the time-saving state, and the subsequent special figure game is performed.
[0116]
It is assumed that a normal jackpot again occurs at the timing t10 based on the result of the special figure game played in this time saving state. At this time, 0 and 100 are respectively set as initial values in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter according to the table of FIG. Also, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed.
[0117]
Next, at the timing t11, when the big hit control of the normal big hit generated at the timing t10 ends, the specific game state flag is turned off. Here, since the value of the probability-change game counter is 0 and the value of the time-saving game counter is 100, the game state becomes the time-saving state, and the subsequent special figure game is performed. At timing t12, when the number of special figure games played in the time reduction state reaches 100 and the value of the time reduction game counter becomes 0, the gaming state returns to the normal gaming state.
[0118]
FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing a second example of the transition of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In this example, first, it is assumed that the probability fluctuation jackpot has occurred at timing t0 when both the value of the probability-change game counter and the value of the time-saving game counter are 0, ie, the normal gaming state. At this time, 0 is set as an initial value in both the probability change game counter and the time saving game counter according to the table of FIG. The value of the probability change continuation counter is 1. Also, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed.
[0119]
Next, at the timing t1, when the jackpot control of the probability jackpot generated at the timing t0 ends, the specific game state flag is turned off, but since the value of the probability change game counter is 100, the state shifts to the probability fluctuation state. .
[0120]
It is assumed that the probability variation jackpot has occurred again at the timing t2 based on the result of the special figure game performed in the probability variation state. At this time, 100 is set as an initial value in each of the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter according to the table of FIG. The value of the probability change continuation counter is 2. Also, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed. At timing t3, when the jackpot control for the probability fluctuation jackpot generated at timing t2 ends and the specific game state flag is turned off, the gaming state becomes the probability fluctuation state.
[0121]
Similarly, when the probability fluctuation jackpot occurs again at the timing t4 in the probability fluctuation state, 100 is set in the probability variation game counter and the time saving game counter, and the value of the probability variation continuation counter becomes 3. From the timing t5 when the jackpot control ends, the probability variation state is set again. At the timing t6, when the probability fluctuation jackpot occurs again, 100 is set in the probability variation game counter and the time saving game counter, and the value of the probability variation continuation counter becomes 4. From the timing t7 when the jackpot control ends, the probability variation state is set again.
[0122]
At the timing t8 in the probability variation state, when the probability variation jackpot occurs again, the value of the probability variation continuation counter has already become 4, and accordingly, the probability variation game counter and the time saving game counter are set to 100 and 100, respectively, according to the table of FIG. 0 is set. Then, the value of the probability change continuation counter becomes 5. At the timing t9 when the jackpot control ends, the probability variation state is set again. However, since the value of the probability variation continuation counter has reached 5, the jackpot in this probability variation state can normally only be a large jackpot.
[0123]
It is assumed that a normal jackpot has occurred at the timing t10 based on the result of the special figure game performed in the probability fluctuation state. At this time, since the value of the probability change continuation counter is 5, 0 is set in each of the probability change game counter and the time saving game counter according to the table of FIG. The value of the probability change continuation counter returns to 0. Also, the specific game state flag is turned ON, the game state becomes the specific game state, and the big hit control is performed.
[0124]
Next, at the timing t11, when the big hit control of the normal big hit generated at the timing t10 ends, the specific game state flag is turned off. Here, since both the value of the probability-change game counter and the value of the time-saving game counter are 0, the game state returns to the normal game state.
[0125]
In the probability fluctuation state based on the probability fluctuation jackpot generated at the timing t8, it is assumed that the number of special figure games has reached 100 at the timing tx without generating a new jackpot. As a result, the value of the probability-change game counter becomes 0, but the value of the time-saving game counter is also 0, so that the game returns to the normal game state and the subsequent special figure game is performed. The value of the probability change continuation counter also returns to 0 at the timing tx.
[0126]
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a normal jackpot occurs, the jackpot control ends if the gaming state at that time is not in the probability fluctuation state but is in the time reduction state. The game state after the game is controlled to the time saving state. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect that the game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state continues. On the other hand, even if a normal jackpot occurs during the normal gaming state, the gaming state is not controlled in either the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state after the end of the jackpot control. For this reason, a gaming state more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state does not occur excessively.
[0127]
However, the number of special figure games played in the time saving state is limited to a predetermined number (100 times). As a result, it is possible to return from the time saving state to the normal gaming state, and the transition of the gaming state becomes diversified. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming too advantageous.
[0128]
In this manner, unlike a conventional full-spec pachinko gaming machine, a gaming state advantageous to the player does not frequently occur, and it is not necessary to suppress the occurrence of jackpots so much. The risk of falling is also reduced. Also, unlike the monster type, the shift to the time saving state is not necessarily conditioned on the probability fluctuation jackpot, so the drop in the advantage of each jackpot does not become too large. And since it follows the specifications of the monster type familiar to the player, the player does not feel dissatisfied even when the time does not shift to the time saving state after the occurrence of the jackpot.
[0129]
In addition, when the number of continuations of the probability variation state is limited to a predetermined number (five times), and when the number of continuations of the probability variation state reaches five, the state shifts to the time saving state after the end of the probability variation state. Nor. This also prevents the transition of the gaming state from becoming extremely advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gambling of the player from being inadvertently aroused, and it is possible to prevent the player from gaining extreme profits, so that the profit obtained by the player and the profit obtained by the game store can be balanced. Can be achieved.
[0130]
In addition, there are a special mode and a non-special mode in the opening mode of the electric tulip-type accessory 6, but the special mode in which the passing of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 5 is easier is the probability fluctuation state. It occurs only at the time of and the time saving state. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be further improved in the probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, since the opening operation of the electric tulip-type accessory 6 is controlled in the same manner in the probability variation state and in the time reduction state, the same expectation as that in the probability variation state is made in the time reduction state. A feeling can be given to the player.
[0131]
Further, being in the probability variation state and being in the time reduction state is indicated by the state of the specific game state flag in the RAM 112, the value of the positive change game counter and the value of the time reduction game counter, and based on these, the CPU 111 And time saving information are generated as control signals and can be taken out of the information output circuit 140 to the outside. By outputting this to the outside and using it, it is possible to recognize from the outside that the state has transitioned to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state.
[0132]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.
[0133]
In the above-described embodiment, ten kinds of numbers from "0" to "9" are variably displayed on the three variable display units of left, middle and right as special symbols in the special figure game, and the same numbers are aligned. Was a big hit. Then, the normal jackpot or the probability fluctuation jackpot is indicated by whether the type of the special symbol is even or odd. However, the method of distinguishing the structure of the special symbol and the type of the jackpot is not limited to this.
[0134]
For example, there are three normal special symbols of left, middle and right consisting of ten kinds of numbers from "0" to "9", and a symbol for probable change determination which is variably displayed with changes in red, blue and green colors. The special symbol display section 4b may be configured to variably display the special symbol. Usually, the special symbol is a big hit if it is aligned with the same number, but whether it is a normal (non-probable) big hit or a probability variation big hit is indicated by the combination of the normal special symbol type and the probable change determination symbol. It can be. This makes it possible to improve the interest in the game without making the relationship between the result of the special map game and the meaning monotonous. It should be noted that the determination of the normal special symbol and the symbol for the probability change determination as a result of the special figure game may be performed collectively in one lottery or may be performed separately in different lotteries.
[0135]
In the above-described embodiment, the result displayed in the special figure game not only indicates whether a losing or a jackpot, but also indicates whether the jackpot is a probability fluctuation jackpot or a normal jackpot in the case of a jackpot. . On the other hand, the result displayed in the special figure game may indicate only a difference between a loss and a jackpot. In this case, the probability change jackpot or the normal jackpot can be determined by performing another lottery at substantially the same timing as the lottery for determining the result of the special figure game.
[0136]
The lottery for determining whether to set the probability variation jackpot or the regular jackpot can be performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 extracting a predetermined random number. In accordance with the result of the lottery, the CPU 111 sets initial values in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter of the RAM 112. The lottery result of whether the probability change is a big hit or a normal big hit can be notified to the player at an arbitrary timing until the big hit control based on the big hit is completed. In the case of a probability change jackpot, a notification in a predetermined specific mode is made during this time (in the case of a normal jackpot, notification is made in a mode other than the specific mode, or no notification is made at all May be used).
[0137]
Since the special map game does not start while the jackpot control is being performed, the processing after the jackpot control is completed can be performed in exactly the same manner as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment. The effect of can be obtained. In addition, the timing of notifying the type of the jackpot can be delayed from the timing indicating the result of the special map game, so that a greater effect can be obtained in that the expectation of the player is maintained. The notification of the probability fluctuation jackpot or the normal jackpot is, for example, a jackpot demonstration screen at the time of jackpot control (a demonstration effect for notifying occurrence of the jackpot, a demonstration effect for notifying the number of rounds of the jackpot, and a jackpot demonstration). (Demonstration effect for notifying the end of the control). In addition, the probability variation jackpot or the normal jackpot may be determined entirely by the internal circuit, and may not be notified to the player at all.
[0138]
In the above-described embodiment, the opening operation of the electric tulip-type accessory 6 is controlled in exactly the same manner in the probability fluctuation state and the time saving state, and a special mode is generated only during this time. However, a special mode may occur as an open mode of the electric tulip-type accessory 6 in a normal game state. Further, the opening state of the electric tulip-type accessory 6 may be different between the probability fluctuation state and the time saving state.
[0139]
In the above-described embodiment, when a new probability variation jackpot occurs in the probability variation state, the value of the probability variation continuation counter is added, and when this value reaches 5, (that is, the probability variation jackpot is generated five consecutive times). (When it occurs), control was performed so as not to generate a new probability fluctuation jackpot. The value of the probable variation continuation counter is, in addition to the case where a normal jackpot has occurred, when the number of special figure games performed in the probability fluctuation state reaches 100 times, the subsequent game state becomes a time saving state or a normal game state. Irrespective of whether or not the value is returned to the initial value of 0.
[0140]
However, when the state shifts from the probability fluctuation state to the time saving state, a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state continues. Even when a normal jackpot occurs during the time saving state, the game shifts to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot control, so that a gaming state advantageous to the player continues. Therefore, the number of successive jackpots (regardless of whether the jackpot is a random jackpot or a regular jackpot) in the probability variation state or the time saving state is counted instead of the normal game state, and when this number reaches five. May not generate a probability fluctuation jackpot, and may not shift to the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot control even when a normal jackpot occurs. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming too advantageous.
[0141]
In the above-described embodiment, when the number of times the special map game is played reaches 100 without a big hit occurring in the probability fluctuation state, the game always shifts to the time saving state (however, the probability fluctuation state continues. Unless the number has reached 5 times). Also, when a normal jackpot occurs in the time reduction state, the state shifts to the time reduction state. However, it is also possible to shift to the time saving state with a predetermined probability when a big hit occurs, or to change the maximum number of special figure games played in the time saving state. As a method for realizing these, for example, the following method can be considered.
[0142]
As a first method, whether to shift to the time reduction state or the number of special figure games performed in the time reduction state can be determined by a lottery different from the lottery for the special figure game. In this lottery, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 extracts a predetermined random number at an arbitrary timing from the occurrence of the probability fluctuation jackpot until the number of special figure games performed in the probability fluctuation state reaches 100 times. It can be done by doing. The initial value of the time reduction game counter can be set based on the result of the lottery. As a result, the modes in which the game state transitions become more versatile, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0143]
Further, as a second method, whether to shift to the time reduction state or the number of special figure games performed in the time reduction state can be determined based on the type of the special symbol displayed as a result of the special figure game. . This can be realized by registering the table shown in FIG. 10 in the ROM 113 instead of the table shown in FIG.
[0144]
In the table shown in FIG. 10, when the jackpot symbols are “3” and “7”, 100 is set as the initial value in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter (however, the value of the probability-change continuation counter becomes 4). If the jackpot symbol is "1", "5", or "7", 100 is set as the initial value in the probability change game counter, but 0 is set as the initial value in the time reduction counter. After the probability fluctuation state ends, the state does not shift to the time reduction state.
[0145]
When the jackpot symbols are “2” and “6”, 0 is set as an initial value in the probability change game counter in any game state, and the probability change state and the time reduction state where the value of the probability change continuation counter is not 5 are set. , 100 is set as an initial value in the time reduction game counter (0 in other game states). If the jackpot symbol is "0", "4", or "8", 0 is set in both the probability change game counter and the time saving game counter regardless of the gaming state, and the jackpot is won regardless of the gaming state. After the end of the control, the state does not shift to the time saving state.
[0146]
In this way, simply storing a table in which the initial values to be set in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter in the ROM 113 instead of the table shown in FIG. Can be configured. By further setting different initial values to be set in the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter registered in the table stored in the ROM 113, it is possible to easily configure a pachinko gaming machine having further different playability. become.
[0147]
In the table stored in the ROM 113, the initial value of the time-saving game counter may be different from the initial value when the big hit occurs in the probability variation state and when the big hit occurs in the time-saving state. Further, information indicating whether or not to shift to the probability fluctuation state and / or the time reduction state may be registered according to the type of the big hit symbol and the current game state instead of the initial value of the counter. In this case, if no special processing is added, when the state is shifted to the probability fluctuation state and / or the time saving state, the number of times is not limited and the special figure game in the game state until the next big hit occurs. Is executed. The end of the probability fluctuation state or the time reduction state can be randomly selected for each special figure game (puncture lottery), and the probability of the puncture lottery can be stored in the ROM 113 in a table.
[0148]
Further, depending on the initial values of the probability-change game counter and the time-saving game counter for each game state registered in the table stored in the ROM 113, the above-described full-spec type and monster type can be directly handled. If the game state is registered in the table without providing a probability change continuation counter and without making a distinction, the number of continuations of the probability fluctuation state (the number of times the probability fluctuation jackpot occurs continuously) should not be limited. You can also.
[0149]
In the above embodiment, when a big hit occurs in the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state, the initial value registered in the table of the ROM 113 is set as it is in the probability variable game counter or the time saving game counter. However, if the initial values registered in the table were set as they were in this way, actually, the player was given the number of special figure games performed from the transition to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state until the big hit, The period during which the advantageous gaming state is provided will change.
[0150]
Therefore, for example, when a jackpot occurs in the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state, the value of the positive variable game counter and the value of the time saving game counter at that time are added to the initial value of the time saving game counter registered in the table. The added value may be set in a time saving game counter. This makes it possible to provide a game state that is almost equally advantageous to the player as a whole irrespective of the timing at which a big hit occurs after shifting to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state.
[0151]
In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking the application to a special figure game as an example, but the present invention can be similarly applied to a general figure game. The present invention can also be applied to a combination of the special figure game and the ordinary figure game. As a combination of the special-figure game and the general-figure game, for example, when the probability-variation control is performed on the special-figure game, the probability-fluctuation control is also performed on the general-figure game at the same time. Can also be controlled at the same time. Alternatively, after performing the probability variation control only for the special figure game, the time saving control may be performed for both the special figure game and the ordinary figure game. A combination for applying the present invention to such a special figure game and a general figure game can be arbitrarily selected.
[0152]
In the above embodiment, the card reader (CR: Card Reader) type 1-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card has been described as an example. A pachinko gaming machine classified as a type or a third type, a general electric machine, a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a pachicon, and the like may be used. Further, the present invention is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine (CR machine) for lending a ball with a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine (cash machine) for lending a ball with cash.
[0153]
Further, the present invention can be applied to a game machine or the like that simulates the operation of a pachinko gaming machine. In the game machine of the embodiment, which simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU of the game machine executes a predetermined program to simulate the movement of the gaming machine, and as a result, a special symbol starting port. When it is determined that the number 5 has passed, a lottery similar to the above is performed, and the symbol can be displayed in a variable manner. The program of the game machine may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM, or may be downloaded from a server device on the Web to the game machine and distributed separately from the game machine. it can.
[0154]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make the player appropriately expect the advantageous gaming state to continue.
[0155]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make the player appropriately expect the advantageous gaming state to continue.
[0156]
According to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to improve the player's expectation in the probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state, and to improve the interest of the game.
[0157]
According to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to give the player the same sense of expectation as in the probability fluctuation state even in the time saving state.
[0158]
According to the invention of claim 5, it can be grasped from the outside that the game state has transitioned to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state.
[0159]
According to the invention of claim 6, since it is possible to prevent the game state from being extremely transitioned to a game state that is extremely advantageous to the player, the advantage that the player can be obtained without unnecessarily inciting the gambling of the player and It is possible to achieve a balance with the profit obtained by the game store.
[0160]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to configure gaming machines having different gaming properties only by changing the end condition storage means, thereby facilitating improvement and development of models.
[0161]
According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the game state is changed more variously, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0162]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, by changing and displaying the identification information a predetermined number of times, it is possible to return from the time saving state to the normal game state, and to make various transitions between the game states.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing the structure of the back side of the glass door (front door) of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a table in which initial values to be set in a probability-change game counter and a time-saving game counter are registered.
FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a main process executed by a CPU in a basic circuit of the game control board, and FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process executed by the control unit of the game control board to control the game state at the end of the special figure game.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a process executed by a control unit of the effect control board.
FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing transition of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing transition of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example of a table in which initial values to be set in a probability-change game counter and a time-saving game counter are registered.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
3 Variable display device
4 Variable display section
101 game control board
102 Direction control board

Claims (9)

Variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine the display result of the variable display by the variable display means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
A variable display control unit configured to variably display the identification information on the variable display unit and to derive and display a display result of the variable display determined by the lottery unit after a predetermined time has elapsed;
When the display result of the variable display determined by the lottery means is a specific display mode, after the specific display mode is derived and displayed by the variable display control means, the game is switched to a specific game state advantageous to the player. Specific game state control means for controlling the state,
When the display result of the variable display determined by the lottery means is a predetermined special display form of the specific display form, the specific game state controlled by the specific game state control means ends. After that, until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied, a probability variation state control unit that controls a gaming state to a probability variation state that increases the probability that the specific display mode is determined by the lottery unit,
In the fluctuation display of the identification information performed after the probability fluctuation state ends, the time reduction state in which the game state is controlled to the time reduction state in which the time required for the fluctuation display of the identification information is reduced until a predetermined time reduction end condition is satisfied. Control means,
The time-saving state control means is configured to control the gaming state to the time-saving state even when the display result of the variable display determined by the lottery means is the specific display mode other than the special display mode. On the condition that, in the variation display of the identification information performed after the specific game state controlled by the specific game state control means ends, the game state is controlled to the time reduction state until a predetermined time reduction end condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by the following. Variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display result lottery means for performing a lottery for determining a display result of the variable display by the variable display means, and the specific display mode is determined as a result of the lottery by the display result lottery means Lottery means including a probability change lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to be a probability fluctuation state to increase the probability of being performed, and the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means, and after a predetermined time elapses Variable display control means for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display determined by the display result lottery means,
When the display result of the variable display determined by the display result lottery means is a specific display mode, a specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a specific game state advantageous to a player,
When the display result of the variable display determined by the display result determining means is the specific display mode, and the probability variation state is determined by the probability variable lottery means, the specific game state control means After the controlled specific gaming state ends, the probability of controlling the gaming state to a probability varying state that increases the probability that the specific display mode is determined by the lottery means until a predetermined probability variation ending condition is satisfied. Fluctuation state control means;
In the fluctuation display of the identification information performed after the probability fluctuation state ends, the time reduction state in which the game state is controlled to the time reduction state in which the time required for the fluctuation display of the identification information is reduced until a predetermined time reduction end condition is satisfied. Control means,
The time-saving state control means, when the display result of the variable display determined by the display result determination means was the specific display mode, but it was not determined by the probability variable lottery means to be in the probability fluctuation state Also, on condition that the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state, in the variation display of the identification information performed after the end of the specific gaming state controlled by the specific gaming state control means, a predetermined time saving ending condition A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to the time-saving state until the condition is satisfied. The predetermined conditions for the lottery means to perform a lottery are as follows: a game ball launched into the game area is provided in the game area, and the game ball cannot pass or is difficult to pass. Passing through a starting area having an open mode that facilitates
The opening mode includes a non-special mode in which the opening operation is performed in a predetermined mode, and a special mode in which the opening operation is performed in a mode in which a game ball can more easily pass than the non-special mode,
2. The control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a starting area control unit that controls the opening mode of the starting area to be the special mode when the gaming state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state or the time saving state. Or the gaming machine according to 2. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the starting area is opened in the same manner when the probability control state is controlled and when the time reduction state is controlled. 5. A signal indicating that the probability variation state is controlled by the probability variation state control means and a signal indicating that the time reduction state control means is controlling the time reduction state, each of which is a signal that can be used from outside. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a signal generation unit configured to generate a signal. During the probability fluctuation state, a probability fluctuation state number counting means for counting the number of times that the probability fluctuation state is continuously controlled by the probability fluctuation state control means newly,
When the number of times counted by the probability state count means has reached a predetermined number, the probability fluctuation state control means further includes a probability fluctuation prevention means for preventing the probability fluctuation state from being controlled by the probability fluctuation state,
The time saving state control means is when the number counted by the probability variation state number counting means has reached a predetermined number, and the specific display mode is not derived and displayed by the variation display control means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the probability fluctuation end condition is satisfied, the time saving state is not controlled. End condition storage means for storing a relationship between the game state immediately before being controlled to the specific game state and the probability fluctuation end condition and / or the time reduction end condition,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the probability variation condition and / or the time reduction termination condition are determined according to a relationship stored in the termination condition storage unit. When the probability variation ending condition is satisfied, further comprising a time-saving lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether to control to the time-saving state,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the time-saving state control means controls a gaming state to the time-saving state based on a lottery result of the time-saving lottery means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the time saving end condition is satisfied when the variable display control means performs the variable display of the identification information a predetermined number of times. .

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