JP2004136132A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can sufficiently increase player's expectation to acquire a privilege of probability variation etc. <P>SOLUTION: In this game machine 10, a time shortening mode is set simultaneously with movement to a probability variation mode. After movement to the probability variation mode and the time shortening mode, when prize winning occurs in a symbol matching game executed in a prescribed number-th game (for instance, a ten-multiple number-th game), the probability variation mode is further continued and is finished when prize winning occurs in a game other than the prescribed number-th game. Thereby, existence of movement etc. cannot be discriminated until the last step of a symbol matching game compared to a case in which movement to the probability variation mode and its continuation are determined by occurrence of a specific symbol causing to increase player's expectation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

The present invention executes a predetermined symbol matching game when a ball hit on the game board surface wins a specific winning opening, and is advantageous to a player when a hit state in which a specific symbol is aligned appears as a result of the execution. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides special value.

Conventionally used pachinko machines, such as pachinko machines, when a ball wins a special winning opening provided on the game board surface, a pattern matching game such as number matching is executed on the liquid crystal display, and the execution result There is a so-called fever machine that generates a special value advantageous to a player when a state in which specific symbols are aligned such as “777” is displayed.

The fever machine usually includes a so-called small digital device composed of a 7-segment LED and the like, in addition to a liquid crystal display (a so-called main digital device) for executing a symbol matching game. When the ball passes through a specific area (through chucker) on the game board, a small digital number is variably displayed for about 10 to 15 seconds, and then a certain number is fixedly displayed.

Then, when a specific number such as “7” is finally displayed, open the variable winning opening arranged above and in the vicinity of the out opening, pick up a ball trying to enter the out opening, and take about 6 to 13 balls. Prize balls are paid out. Normally, the variable winning opening is closed when one ball has been picked up into the out opening.

In such a gaming machine, when a winning due to a specific symbol occurs in the symbol matching game, the probability that the symbol appears in the symbol matching game is set to be higher than in the normal state until the next time the winning occurs. There is a so-called probability machine having a probability variation function.

In general, the probability machine also activates a time shortening function for shortening the variable display period on the small digital, which is normally set from 10 seconds to 15 seconds, from 1 second to 2 seconds when a hit with a specific symbol appears. . Furthermore, when the hit that appears during the operation of the probability variation function is due to a specific symbol again, the probability variation function and the time reduction function are continuously operated until another hit appears. .

(4) With these functions, a situation in which winnings are likely to appear continuously in the symbol matching game is formed, and a great privilege is given to the player.

In a conventional gaming machine, a probability variation function or the like is activated when a hit with a specific symbol occurs, so that when a further reach of a predetermined symbol is achieved, the reach state is established when the reach state is reached. It is easy for the player to judge whether or not it is possible to obtain a benefit such as a probability change.

For this reason, the game content of the symbol matching game is lacking in thrill, and even if the reach state occurs, if it does not lead to benefits such as probability fluctuation, it will sufficiently evocate the gambling and expectation of the player There was a problem that you can not.

Further, whether or not the transitioned probability fluctuation state continues once more depends on the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display. Therefore, if a reach state other than the specific symbol appears, thereafter, There has been a problem that the player cannot be given a sense of expectation for the continuation of the probability fluctuation state, and cannot give the player sufficient thrill and excitement until the final stage of the symbol matching game.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and provides a gaming machine capable of sufficiently evoking a player's expectation for obtaining a privilege such as a probability variation. The purpose is.

The gist of the present invention to achieve this object lies in the inventions in the following items.
[1] When a predetermined symbol matching game is executed when a ball hit on the game board surface (11) wins a specific winning opening (12), and a hit state in which a specific symbol is aligned appears as an execution result. In a gaming machine (10) which gives a special value advantageous to a player,
Main variable display means (20) for displaying the symbol matching game;
When the ball wins the specific winning opening (12), one of a normal probability mode in which the probability of hitting is set to a normal value and a probability variation mode in which the probability of hitting is set higher than this value A symbol matching game executing means (70) for executing the symbol matching game in the operation mode of
Sub variable display means (30) for displaying a screen game in which the execution result is definitely displayed after a predetermined variable display period has elapsed since the start of the execution;
When the ball hit on the game board surface (11) wins a specific starting port, the normal mode in which the length of the variable display period is set to a normal value and the length of the variable display period are different from those in the normal mode. Screen game execution means (80) for executing the screen game in any one of the shortened time saving modes;
A probability variation mode setting means (90) for setting an operation mode of the symbol matching game to the probability variation mode when a predetermined game state is formed;
A time-saving mode setting means (110) for shifting the operation mode of the screen game to the time-saving mode when the operation mode of the symbol matching game is shifted to the probability variation mode;
Reach state forming means (reach state forming means for causing the reach state in which the hit state is formed when one more predetermined symbol is completed in the symbol matching game executed at a predetermined number of times after shifting to the probability variation mode and the time saving mode. 122),
When the reach state formed by the reach state forming means (122) finally becomes a hit state, the time saving mode is continued, and after the mode is shifted to the probability variation mode and the time saving mode, the reach state forming means (122) sets the reach mode. A time-saving mode canceling means (120) for canceling the time-saving mode when a hit occurs other than the symbol matching game of the predetermined number of times in which the state is formed;
When the reach state formed by the reach state forming means (122) finally reaches the hit state, the probability fluctuation mode is continued, and after the mode is shifted to the probability fluctuation mode and the time saving mode, the reach state forming means (122) A probability variation mode canceling means (100) for canceling the probability variation mode when a hit occurs in a game other than the predetermined number of symbol matching games in which the reach state is formed;
A gaming machine (10) comprising:

The present invention operates as follows.
The screen game execution means (80) starts the execution of the symbol matching game when a ball hit on the game board surface (11) enters a specific starting port, and executes the game when a predetermined variable display period elapses. The screen game in which the result is confirmed and displayed is executed in one of a normal mode in which the variable display period is set to a normal length and a time saving mode in which the time is shortened.

The probability variation mode setting means (90) sets the operation mode of the symbol matching game to the probability variation mode when a predetermined game state is formed, and the time-saving mode setting means (110) sets the operation mode to the probability variation mode. At the same time, the operation mode of the screen game is set to the time saving mode.

The reach state forming means (122) is a reach state in which a hit state is formed when one more predetermined symbol is completed in the symbol matching game executed at a predetermined number of times after shifting to the probability variation mode and the time saving mode. Forcibly.

The time-saving mode releasing means (120) and the probability variation mode releasing means (100) switch the time-saving mode and the probability variation mode when the reach state formed by the reach state forming means (122) finally reaches the hit state. The game is continued, and the time saving mode and the probability variation mode are released when a hit occurs in the symbol matching game executed at other times.

As described above, after shifting to the probability variation mode and the time saving mode, the continuation of the probability variation mode is determined depending on whether or not a hit occurs in the symbol matching game executed at the predetermined number of times. Until the symbol is finally determined in the matching game, the player can be given a great expectation for the continuation of the probability variation mode.

For example, a reach state is created in a symbol matching game every predetermined number of times (such as every 10 times) after shifting to the probability fluctuation mode and the time saving mode, and when the reach state finally hits, the probability fluctuation mode and the like are set. Can be continued.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, whether or not to continue the probability fluctuation mode is not a symbol that appears, but a hit in the symbol matching game executed the number of times after shifting to the probability fluctuation mode and the time saving mode. Because it depends on the appearance, the player's expectation for the probability variation mode to continue until all the symbols are finally determined, regardless of the symbol in the number of times, A feeling can be aroused.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Each drawing shows an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is a pachinko machine that launches a ball by rotating a handle 19 and competes for winning the ball into various winning ports. The gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board surface 11 as a place where a launched ball flows down.

入 The game board 11 is provided with a prize hole, various accessories, obstacle nails, an out port, and the like. At a substantially central portion of the game board surface 11, a main variable display means 20 as so-called main digital for displaying a symbol matching game is provided. On the main variable display means 20, three symbol display areas 21a to 21c capable of displaying an arbitrary symbol are arranged side by side in a row. On these symbol display areas 21, a symbol matching game developed as a slot machine which becomes a hit when the same numeral such as "777" is prepared is developed.

Here, a color liquid crystal display is used as the main variable display means 20. In addition, a monochrome liquid crystal display or a CRT display can be used as the main variable display means 20.

動作 There are two types of operation modes of the symbol matching game: a normal probability mode in which the probability of winning is set relatively low, and a probability variation mode in which the probability of winning is set higher than this. The appearance probability of a hit in the normal probability mode is set to about 1/200, and the appearance probability of a hit in the probability variation mode is set to about 1/50. In addition, the appearance probability of a hit is not limited to these.

副 Above the main variable display means 20, there is provided a so-called small digital sub-variable display means 30 composed of 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes). After one digit number is variably displayed from 10 seconds to 15 seconds, one number is finally confirmed and displayed, and when the number at that time is a specific number such as “7”, there is a screen game that is a small hit It is executed on the sub-variable display means 30.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a normal mode in which a period (variable display period) in which numbers are variably displayed on the sub-variable display means 30 is set to 10 to 15 seconds, and a variable display period of 1 second. And a time-saving mode reduced to 2 seconds as an operation mode of the screen game.

い わ ゆ る On both sides of the main variable display means 20, a so-called through chucker 40 for detecting passage of a ball is provided. When the through chucker 40 detects the passage of a ball, a screen game on the sub-variable display means 30 is started.

特定 Below the main variable display means 20, a specific winning opening 12 which functions as a start chucker for starting a symbol matching game developed on the main variable display means 20 is arranged.

An attacker 61 that operates as special value generating means 60 is disposed further below the specific winning opening 12. The attacker 61 is a large winning opening that is normally closed but repeats the opening and closing operation of the winning opening when a hit occurs in the symbol matching game developed on the main variable display means 20.

Below the attacker 61, a variable winning opening 15 which is opened when a small hit comes out in a screen game executed on the sub-variable display means 30 and a specific numerical symbol such as "7" is fixedly displayed. Is provided. The variable winning opening 15 is closed when one ball wins after opening the winning opening. When a ball is won in the variable winning opening 15, about 6 to 13 prize balls are paid out.

Below the variable winning opening 15, an out opening 18 for collecting so-called out balls which did not win any of the winning openings on the game board surface 11 is arranged. Since the variable winning opening 15 is provided just above the out opening 18, when the variable winning opening 15 is opened, a ball which tries to enter the out opening 18 is picked up by the variable winning opening 15.

継 続 Above the game board surface 11, a continuation chance display section 50 for displaying the number of executions of the symbol matching game executed since the time saving mode was entered is arranged. The continuation chance display unit 50 includes a number value display unit 51 that numerically indicates the number of executions after shifting to the time saving mode, and a number of times that the present symbol matching game is the number of times that the probability variation mode can be continued. An indicator lamp 52 is provided. Note that the ball is set in a state where the ball easily enters the through chucker 40 by the nail adjustment.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A control circuit for controlling various operations of the gaming machine 10 is attached to the inside of the machine such as the back surface of the game board 11.

The specific winning opening 12 includes a winning detection switch 13 for detecting a winning ball. The prize detection switch 13 may be a mechanical switch, an optical sensor that detects a prize when light is blocked by a ball, or a magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic field due to the passage of a ball. it can.

The variable winning opening 15 has winning opening opening / closing means 16 for opening and closing the winning opening. The variable winning opening 15 includes a spring (not shown) for urging the movable piece in a direction to close the winning opening, and a solenoid (not shown) for opening the movable piece against the spring.

The symbol matching game executing means 70 is a circuit portion for controlling the execution of the symbol matching game developed on the main variable display means 20 in response to the winning of the ball detected by the winning detection switch 13. The symbol matching game executing means 70 includes a random lottery section 71 that executes a random lottery when the winning of the ball is detected by the winning detection switch 13. In the lottery results of the random lottery unit 71, three types are prepared: hit, out of reach, and out of reach. The execution result of the symbol matching game is displayed according to the result of the lottery performed by the random lottery section 71.

Among the three types of lottery results, the winning corresponds to the case where a state in which numbers are aligned such as “777” is displayed as an execution result in the symbol matching game developed on the main variable display means 20. Reach is a symbol matching game on the main variable display means 20. For example, when one more predetermined symbol is arranged at the position of "-" such as "77-", the reach is released via a reach state which is hit. It corresponds when it becomes. In addition, the detachment corresponds to a case where the detached symbol is definitely displayed without passing through the reach state.

The through chucker 40 is a mechanical switch that is pressed by a ball when the ball passes. As the through chucker 40, a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor can be used.

The screen game execution means 80 is a circuit portion for controlling execution of a screen game developed on the sub-variable display means 30 when a ball passes through the through chucker 40, and a random lottery section for determining an execution result. 81. Further, the screen game execution means 80 includes an opening / closing control unit 82 for controlling opening / closing of the variable winning opening 15.

The probability variation mode setting means 90 is a circuit portion for switching the winning probability in the symbol matching game executed by the symbol matching game executing means 70 from the normal probability mode to the probability variation mode. The probability variation mode setting means 90 has a random lottery section 91 for randomly selecting whether or not to shift to the probability variation mode. When a winning occurs in a symbol matching game executed during a period that is not the time saving mode, a random lottery by the random lottery section 91 is performed.

The probability variation mode canceling means 100 is a circuit portion for canceling the probability variation mode set by the probability variation mode setting means 90 and setting the operation mode of the symbol matching game to the normal probability mode. The random lottery section 71 of the symbol matching game executing means 70 executes random lottery with a winning probability according to the operation mode set by the probability fluctuation mode setting means 90 and the probability fluctuation mode canceling means 100. ing.

The time-saving mode setting means 110 is a circuit portion for setting the operation mode of the screen game performed by the screen game execution means 80 to the time-saving mode. When the probability variation mode is set by the probability variation mode setting means 90, the time saving mode is set at the same time. The mode is set. The time-saving mode canceling means 120 is a circuit portion for canceling the time-saving mode set by the time-saving mode setting means 110 and returning the operation mode of the screen game to the normal mode.

The time-saving mode canceling means 120 counts the number of executions of the symbol matching game performed after shifting to the time-saving mode, and a symbol executed when the count value of the execution number counting unit 121 is a predetermined value. A reach state forming means 122 for sending an instruction to display the execution result via the reach state in the matching game to the symbol matching game executing means 70;

The reach state forming means 122 forcibly generates a reach state every time the count value of the execution number counting section 121 increases by 10, that is, in a symbol matching game corresponding to a multiple of 10 times after shifting to the time saving mode. . The time saving mode is released when the reach state forcibly generated by the reach state forming means 122 finally hits. The probability variation mode release means 100 releases the probability variation mode when the time saving mode is released.

The count value display section 51 of the continuation chance display section 50 always displays the count value of the execution count section 121, and the display lamp 52 blinks when the reach state is formed by the reach state forming means 122, and the current reach is performed. Turns into a hit, the player is notified that the probability variation mode is continued.

The prize ball payout means 130 is a circuit portion for sending an instruction to pay out a certain number of prize balls to a prize ball payout mechanism (not shown), for example, when a ball wins in the variable winning opening 15. The prize ball payout mechanism pays out prize balls from a storage tank (not shown) to an upper plate provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 10 based on an instruction from the prize ball payout means 130.

The special value generating means 60 serves as a large winning opening which is opened and closed when a random lottery result performed by the random lottery section 71 is a hit and the execution result is definitely displayed on the main variable display means 20. , And a solenoid 62 for opening and closing the same. The special value generating means 60 is set to repeat the operation of opening the attacker 61 for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and then closing the attacker 61 for a short time (about 2 seconds) 16 times when a hit occurs.

The symbol matching game executing means 70, the screen game executing means 80, the probability fluctuation mode setting means 90, the probability fluctuation mode canceling means 100, the time saving mode setting means 110, the time saving mode canceling means 120, etc. are central to various controls in the gaming machine 10. It comprises a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that performs functions, a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a circuit mainly composed of a RAM (Random Access Memory).

The ROM stores various fixed data such as a program executed by the CPU and a symbol pattern displayed on the main variable display means 20. The RAM is a work memory for storing data temporarily required for executing a program.

Next, an operation flow in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show a flow of operations performed by the gaming machine 10 when a ball wins the specific winning opening 12. When the ball wins in the specific winning opening 12 (step S201; Y), it is checked whether or not the period is currently set in the time saving mode (step S202).

In the case of the time saving mode (step S202; Y), the count value of the execution number counting unit 121 is increased by “1”, and the number of times of executing the symbol matching game after the shift to the time saving mode is counted (step S203). When the number of executions after the shift to the time saving mode is a multiple of N (N is a positive integer, here, 10) (step S204; Y), the reach state forming unit 122 instructs the symbol matching game executing unit 70 to An instruction to generate a reach state in the symbol matching game is sent (step S205). Also, the display lamp 52 is blinked to notify the player that the symbol matching game to be executed this time is equivalent to the number of times the reach state is formed, which leads to the continuation of the probability variation mode (step S206). .

Thereafter, the execution of the symbol matching game is started (step S207), and after a scroll period of about 30 seconds, the symbol as the execution result is definitely displayed. The execution result of the symbol matching game is determined by a random lottery performed by the random lottery section 71 when a ball wins in the specific winning opening 12.

と き When the time saving mode is not in progress (step S202; N), the symbol matching game is immediately executed without performing processes such as addition of the number of executions (steps S203 to S206). When the execution result of the symbol matching game is off (step S208; N), as long as the game is continued (step S209; N), the process returns to step S201 again, and waits for the ball to enter the specific winning opening 12. I do.

当 た り When a winning is achieved in the symbol matching game (step S209; Y), it is checked again whether or not the time saving mode is in effect (FIG. 4, step S210). When not in the time saving mode (step S210; N), the operation mode of the symbol matching game is set to the normal probability mode, so the random lottery section 91 of the probability fluctuation mode setting means 90 sets the operation mode to the probability fluctuation mode. A random lottery for determining whether to shift to (probable change mode) is executed (step S211).

When a random lottery performed by the random lottery section 91 wins (step S212; Y), the probability change mode setting means 90 changes the operation mode of the symbol matching game execution means 70 to the probability change mode. An instruction to do so is sent. When the operation mode of the symbol matching game shifts to the probability fluctuation mode (probable change mode), the probability fluctuation mode canceling means 100 issues an instruction to set the screen game operation mode to the time saving mode accordingly. 80 (step S213). Further, when the mode is shifted to the time saving mode, the count value of the execution number counting unit 121 is initialized to “0” (Step S214). Accordingly, the number of times of the symbol matching game executed after the shift to the time saving mode is counted by the execution number counting unit 121.

When the hit occurs during the time saving mode (step S210; Y), it is checked whether or not the count value of the execution number counting unit 121 is a multiple of N (here, 10) (step S217). If it is not a multiple of N (step S217; N), the time saving mode and the probability variation mode (probable variation mode) are canceled, and the operation mode is returned to the normal mode and the normal probability mode, respectively (step S218).

On the other hand, if the current symbol matching game in which the winning has occurred is equivalent to a multiple of N after shifting to the time saving mode (step S217; Y), the time saving mode and the probability variation mode (probable change mode) are set. The mode is continued without canceling (step S219).

Thereafter, the attacker 61 of the special value generating means 60 is opened and closed for 16 rounds, and the special value is given to the player. If the game is not ended (step S216; N), the process returns to step S201 again, and waits for the ball to win the specific winning opening 12. The generation of the special value (step S215) may be performed when a winning occurs in the symbol matching game (immediately after step S208), and the process may proceed to step S210 after the opening and closing operation of the attacker 61 is completed. .

In this way, when a hit is made in the symbol matching game, whether or not to shift to the probability variation mode by random lottery is selected, so that the player determines whether or not to shift to the probability variation mode based on the displayed symbol. Cannot be determined, and every time a reach state appears, the thrill and excitement that the user may shift to the probability variation mode can be enjoyed.

Also, when the mode is shifted to the probability variation mode, the time saving mode is set at the same time, and after the mode is shifted to the time saving mode, a reach state is forcibly generated every N times (here, 10 times). When a hit occurs, the probability variation mode is further continued, so that the player can enjoy the symbol matching game of the number of times with an expectation of continuing the probability variation mode, and is thrilled and excited. You can taste.

FIG. 5 shows a flow of an operation performed by the gaming machine 10 when a ball passes through the through chucker 40. When the through chucker 40 detects the passage of a ball (Step S301; Y), the random lottery unit 81 executes a random lottery (Step S302).

Thereafter, it is checked whether or not the time saving mode is currently in operation (step S303). If the time saving mode is in effect (step S303; Y), the symbol on the sub-variable display means 30 is variably displayed for one second, The number corresponding to the result of the random lottery performed earlier is confirmed and displayed (step S304).

In other words, if the random lottery result is a hit, it is displayed variably for 1 to 2 seconds, then the number "7" is confirmed and displayed, and if the lottery result is off, a number other than "7" is confirmed and displayed I do.

On the other hand, when the mode is not the time saving mode (step S303; N), after the numbers are variably displayed on the sub-variable display means 30 for 10 to 15 seconds, the numbers corresponding to the current lottery result are confirmed and displayed (step S303). S305).

{Circle around (5)} When a number corresponding to a small hit (here, “7”) appears when the number is fixedly displayed on the sub-variable display means 30 (step S306; Y), the variable winning opening 15 is opened (step S307). When one ball has won the variable winning opening 15 (step S308; Y), the variable winning opening 15 is closed and about 6 to 13 winning balls are paid out (step S309).

As described above, in the time saving mode, the execution result is fixedly displayed on the sub-variable display means 30 in a short time after passing through the through chucker 40, so that the number of times the screen game is executed per unit time increases, and Small hits will appear, and the ball holding will be better. That is, when entering the probability variation mode, the time saving mode is set in parallel with this, so that the ball holding in the probability variation mode is improved.

In the embodiment described above, the probability variation mode is further continued when the symbol matching game executed at the number of times corresponding to a multiple of 10 after the shift to the time saving mode has been executed. The number of times is not limited to a multiple of 10 if it depends on the number of times thereafter. For example, the odd or even number or the number of times may be selected at random each time the mode shifts to the time saving mode.

In addition to the above, in the embodiment, the symbol matching game which looks like a slot machine is developed on the variable display means 20, but it may be a symbol matching game in which other symbols such as fish and fruits are aligned.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the game board side of the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the first half of the flow of the operation | movement which the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention performs when a ball | win wins a specific winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half of the flow of the operation | movement which the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention performs when a ball | win wins a specific winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement which the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention performs when a ball passes a through chucker.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Special winning opening 13 ... Winning detection switch 15 ... Variable winning opening 16 ... Winning opening and closing means 18 ... Out opening 19 ... Handle 20 ... Main variable display means 21 ... Symbol display area 30 ... Sub Variable display means 40 ... Thru chucker 50 ... Continuous chance display section 51 ... Count value display section 52 ... Display lamp 60 ... Special value generating means 61 ... Attacker 62 ... Solenoid 70 ... Symbol matching game executing means 71 ... Random drawing section 80 ... Screen game execution means 81: random lottery section 82: opening / closing control section 90: probability variation mode setting means 91: random lottery section 100: probability variation mode release means 110: time reduction mode setting means 120: time reduction mode release means 121: execution Number counting section 122: reach state forming means 130: prize ball payout means

Claims (1)

A predetermined symbol matching game is executed when a ball launched on the game board wins a specific winning opening, and a special value advantageous to the player is given when a hit state with a specific symbol appears as a result of the execution. Gaming machines
Main variable display means for displaying the symbol matching game,
When the ball wins to the specific winning opening, any one of a normal probability mode in which the probability of hitting is set to a normal value and a probability variation mode in which the probability of hitting is set higher than this A symbol matching game executing means for executing the symbol matching game,
Sub variable display means for displaying a screen game in which the execution result is definitely displayed after a predetermined variable display period has elapsed since the start of the execution,
When the ball hit on the game board surface wins a specific starting port, the normal mode in which the length of the variable display period is set to a normal value and the length of the variable display period are shorter than in the normal mode. Screen game execution means for executing the screen game in any of the operation modes of the time saving mode,
A probability variation mode setting means for setting an operation mode of the symbol matching game to the probability variation mode when a predetermined game state is formed;
A time-saving mode setting means for shifting the operation mode of the screen game to the time-saving mode at the same time when the operation mode of the symbol matching game is shifted to the probability variation mode,
Reach state forming means for causing the reach state in which the hit state is formed to appear when one more predetermined symbol is aligned in the symbol matching game executed at a predetermined number of times after shifting to the probability variation mode and the time saving mode; ,
When the reach state formed by the reach state forming means finally reaches the hit state, the time saving mode is continued, and after the mode is shifted to the probability variation mode and the time saving mode, the reach state is formed by the reach state forming means. A time-saving mode canceling means for canceling the time-saving mode when a hit is made other than the symbol matching game of a predetermined number of times,
When the reach state formed by the reach state forming means finally reaches the hit state, the probability change mode is continued, and after the mode is shifted to the probability change mode and the time saving mode, the reach state is formed by the reach state forming means. Probability variation mode release means for releasing the probability variation mode when a hit other than the symbol matching game of the predetermined number of times comes out,
A gaming machine comprising:

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