JP2004358020A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which achieves a higher operation rate by executing the variable display based on a plurality of numerical data while varying the time of opening a variable prize winning device. <P>SOLUTION: The variable displays are executed simultaneously by a package guide means based on the plurality of numerical data stored in a start memory 55a by a batch derivation means when the specified conditions are established under the special game state to derive and display the results of the displays while the longest of several periods varied in length for shifting the variable prize winning device 15 to the state advantageous for the players is selected by an advantageous period selection means, so that the capacity of the start memory means 55a is secured by the simultaneous execution of the variable displays based on the plurality of numerical data stored in the start memory means 55a. This enables the variable prize winning device 15 to prolong the period of the state advantageous for the players and lets the players obtain additional start memory, thereby enhancing the interests of the players in the games while achieving a higher operation rate of the game machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and derives and displays a display result, and a player when a predetermined opening condition is established. And a variable prize device that changes to a state that is advantageous to the gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled to a specific gaming state on condition that a display result on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine equipped with a variable winning device, for example, in a ball game machine, by determining the variable display time of a normal symbol randomly each time, the variable winning device after the starting condition of the normal symbol is established, In some cases, the operation start timing until operation is changed each time (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
Further, there is a technique in which the opening period of the variable winning device is changed by randomly determining the opening period during which the variable winning device is in an advantageous state for the player during the specific gaming state (for example, see Patent Document 2). .
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-191831 (Pages 6-9, FIG. 13)
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-2000-189574 (pages 7-8, FIG. 15)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the gaming machines disclosed in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 described above, even when the variable prize winning device is opened, when the starting memory number is the maximum value, the player fires a game ball to win the variable prize winning device. No attempt was made, which led to a decrease in the operating rate. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to change an opening time of a variable winning device and to improve an operation rate by executing a variable display based on a plurality of numerical data. It is to provide a gaming machine that can perform.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, in the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, a hit ball wins a start winning opening 14: start winning). A variable display unit (for example, the display unit 9) that variably displays (for example, the special symbols 9a to 9c) and derives and displays a display result, and a predetermined opening condition (for example, a hit ball passes through the gate 32) are satisfied. And a variable winning device (for example, the variable winning device 15) that changes to a state advantageous to the player (for example, the variable winning device 15 opens the starting winning opening 14) when the player performs the game. Is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) on condition that a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is obtained, and when the opening condition is satisfied A period during which the variable winning device is changed to a state advantageous to the player (for example, the opening time of the variable winning device 15) is set to a plurality of types of periods having different lengths (for example, a normal opening time, a working hours opening time, a special opening time) Time period, etc.) (for example, a function of selecting a special opening time in step S515 when YES is determined in step S505 of the CPU 56 and a step S509 when NO is determined in step S505). If the answer is YES, the time reduction opening time is selected in step S511, and if the answer is NO in step S509, the normal opening time is selected in step S513) and the display result on the variable display unit is specified in advance. A display mode determining unit (for example, display mode determining unit 56b) for determining whether or not to set the display mode; Special game state determining means (for example, special game state determining means 56c) for determining whether or not to enter a special game state (for example, a time saving state) that is different from the specific game state and advantageous to the player after the game state ends. Numerical data updating means (for example, updating numerical data such as a random number for determining a big hit of the CPU 56) for updating predetermined numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a big hit, etc.) according to establishment of the starting condition. (For example, a random number extracting unit 56a), and a starting storage unit (for example, a starting unit) capable of storing the extracted numerical data up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 20). A storage buffer 55a) and a memory display control means (for example, the memory display control means 1) for identifiably displaying the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage means. 11a), when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the special game state (for example, when the number of variable display times in the time saving state counted by the counting means 55c reaches the predetermined number), the plurality of times stored in the start storage means The collective derivation means (for example, the CPU 56 of the CPU 56) for executing collective derivation effects (for example, effects shown in FIGS. 4F to 5H) for simultaneously executing variable display based on the numerical data of FIG. A function of executing a collective derivation effect when the collective derivation determination means 56d determines to execute the collective derivation effect), wherein the advantageous period selection means determines the length when the predetermined condition is satisfied. A longest period (for example, special opening time) is selected from a plurality of types of periods having different lengths (for example, when the answer is YES in step S505, the special opening time is set in step S515). Setting the) that characterized.
With this configuration, the variable display based on the plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage means is simultaneously executed to secure the capacity of the start storage means, and the variable prize device is in an advantageous state for the player. By extending the period, the player can obtain a new starting memory, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.
[0007]
Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the memory display control means, when simultaneously executing variable display based on the plurality of numerical data by the collective deriving means, sets the number of numerical data to execute the variable display at the same time. (For example, the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a before executing the collective derivation effect on the memory display character image 18 in FIG. 4 (F), and the start storage buffer 55a). And the number of stored numerical data for which the variable display is not executed simultaneously by the collective derivation effect among the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage device.).
With this configuration, when the variable display is executed at the same time, the number of the numerical data executed at the same time is notified, so that the variable display based on the plurality of numerical data is executed at the same time without giving the player distrust. Can be.
[0008]
Further, in the invention according to claim 3, when the variable display is simultaneously performed by the collective deriving means, the number of numerical data to be derived by the collective deriving means is set to a plurality of preset numbers (for example, 2 to 2). (For example, a function of selecting the number of numerical data to perform variable display at the same time when the collective derivation effect is determined by the collective derivation determining means 56d of the CPU 56) It is characterized by having.
With this configuration, the number of numerical data to be variably displayed at the same time changes, and the variation of the effect increases.
[0009]
Further, in the invention according to claim 4, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols 9a to 9) that can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, a hit ball enters the starting winning opening 14: starting winning). 9c) is variably displayed, and a variable display unit (for example, the display unit 9) that derives and displays a display result is advantageous to the player when a predetermined opening condition (for example, a hit ball passes through the gate 32) is satisfied. (For example, the variable winning device 15 opens the start winning port 14), and a variable winning device (for example, the variable winning device 15), and a display result on the variable display unit is a predetermined display. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) on condition that a result (for example, a big hit symbol) is obtained, and the variable winning device is played when the opening condition is satisfied. The period in which the state is changed to an advantageous state (for example, the opening time of the variable winning device 15) is selected from a plurality of types of periods having different lengths (for example, a normal opening time, a working hours opening time, a special opening time, etc.). Advantageous period selection means to be selected (for example, a function of selecting a special opening time in step S515 when YES in step S505 of the CPU 56 and a step S511 if YES in step S509 when NO in step S505) (A function of selecting a normal time opening time in step S513 if NO in step S509), and whether or not the display result on the variable display unit is to be a predetermined specific display mode. (For example, the display mode determining means 56b) for determining the specific game state, and Unlike the game state, special game state determination means (for example, special game state determination means 56c) for determining whether or not to make a special game state (for example, a time saving state) advantageous to the player, and establishment of the start condition The numerical data updating means (for example, the processing of updating (counting up) the numerical data such as the big hit determination random number of the CPU 56) for updating the predetermined numerical data (for example, the big hit determination random number, etc.) is updated accordingly. Starting storage means (for example, starting storage buffer 55a) capable of extracting numerical data (for example, random number extracting means 56a) and storing the extracted numerical data up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 20); Memory display control means (for example, memory display control means 111a) for identifiably displaying the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage means; A plurality of types of variable display times from the start of the variable display to the derivation and display of the display result are set in advance (for example, a plurality of different fluctuation patterns having a plurality of types of variable display times are set).
A plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the special game state (for example, when the number of variable displays in the time saving state counted by the counting means 55c reaches the predetermined number); The variable display time based on the variable display time is determined to be the shortest variable display time among the plurality of previously set variable display times (for example, the variable display time among the plurality of variation patterns is determined by the variation pattern determination unit 56e). Selecting the shortest variation pattern), and the advantageous period selecting means, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the longest period (for example, special opening time) of the plurality of types of periods having different lengths (For example, when the answer is YES in step S505, a special opening time is set in step S515).
With such a configuration, a plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage means are variably displayed in the shortest variable display time to secure the capacity of the start storage means, and the variable prize device is provided to the player. By extending the period of the advantageous state, the player can obtain a new starting memory, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.
[0010]
Further, in the invention according to claim 5, the predetermined condition includes the numerical data stored in the start storage unit, the numerical data determined to be the specific display result by the display mode determining unit. (For example, when the display mode determining means 56b determines that the numerical data as the specific display result is not included in the start storage buffer 55a, the collective derivation effect is executed by the collective derivation determining means 56d. Is determined).
With such a configuration, the predetermined condition is satisfied when all the numerical data stored in the start storage unit does not become the specific display result, thereby providing a more useful state for the player and improving interest. Can be.
[0011]
Further, in the invention according to claim 6, a plurality of numerical data number display data corresponding to a plurality of numerical data number display patterns predetermined as display patterns representing the number of the numerical data stored in the start storage means. (For example, numerical data number display data 113a), and the plurality of numerical data number display patterns are provided with a predetermined character image (for example, a memory display character) in accordance with the number of the numerical data stored in the start storage means. The memory display control means has a numerical data number display character change pattern for changing the form of the image 18), and the memory display control means uses the numerical data number display data according to the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage means. (For example, stored in the start storage buffer 55a in FIG. 4A). When the number of stored value data is large, it is displayed in a fat state, and when the number of stored numerical data is reduced in FIG. 5 (I), it should be displayed in a thinner state than in the case of 4 (A)). Features.
With this configuration, by displaying the number of stored numerical data by changing the form of the character image, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect of displaying the stored number of numerical data.
[0012]
Further, in the invention according to claim 7, when the advantage period selection means determines the longest period among the plurality of types of periods having different lengths, the advantage period notification means (for example, directing (A function of changing the display of the normal symbol display area 13 when receiving a command instructing a variation pattern at the time of collective derivation as a variation pattern of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b) from the CPU 56 of the control CPU 111).
With this configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the period during which the variable prize device is in an advantageous state for the player is determined to be the longest period, thereby improving the interest of the player. be able to.
[0013]
Further, in the invention according to claim 8, the advantage period notifying means notifies the remaining time until the variable winning device changes to a state advantageous to the player (for example, the countdown display of the effect control CPU 111). 12).
With this configuration, the remaining time until the variable winning device becomes an advantageous state for the player is notified, so that the player can easily aim, and can concentrate on the game.
[0014]
In the invention according to claim 9, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of times of execution of the variable display reaches a predetermined number of times of variable display after being controlled to the special game state. A plurality of types of the determined variable number of display times are set (for example, 1 to 100 times), and a condition selecting means (for example, collective derivation of the CPU 56) for selecting which of the plurality of types of variable number of display times is to be set. (A function of determining the number of times of variable display in which the determination means 56d determines to execute the collective derivation effect).
With this configuration, the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied can be determined at random, and the effect variation can be increased.
[0015]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a ball game machine 1 which is an example of a game machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ball game machine 1 as viewed from the front. Note that, here, a ball game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to a ball game machine, for example, an image game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, and the like. Is also good.
[0016]
The ball game machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the ball-and-ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components (game board 6) attached to them. ) And a structure including:
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hit ball supply tray 3. A surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball are provided below the hitting ball supply tray 3. A game board 6 is detachably mounted behind the glass door frame 2. Further, a game area 7 is formed on the front of the game board 6 so that the shot game balls can flow down.
[0018]
In the gaming area 7, a variable display device 8, a variable winning device 15 having a starting winning opening 14 as a starting region for special symbols 9a to 9c, a special variable winning device 20, and a gate 32 as a starting region for ordinary symbols 13a and 13b. , A decorative lamp 25 which blinks during the game, and the like are provided. Further, an out port 26 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 7 to receive a hit ball that does not win any of the winning ports. In addition, two speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7, and a ceiling lamp 40 is provided on the upper outer circumference, left outer circumference and right outer circumference of the game area 7. A frame lamp left 41 and a frame lamp right 42 are provided. In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 is provided near the frame lamp left 41 to be lit when there is a remaining prize ball, and a ball lit near the frame lamp right 42 when the supply ball has run out is provided. An off lamp 52 is provided.
[0019]
Further, in the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols 9a to 9c) each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, starting winning in the starting winning opening 14). , See FIG. 4) and a variable display device 8 for performing a variable display and deriving and displaying a display result. In the present embodiment, the variable display device 8 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a display unit 9 that variably displays special symbols 9a to 9c is provided at the center thereof. In the display unit 9, identification information (for example, special symbols 9a to 9c) is displayed and controlled in three display regions of left, center, and right. In the lower right part of the display unit 9, there is provided a normal symbol display area 13 for controlling the display of the normal symbols 13a and 13b. Further, in the upper right part of the display unit 9, a start condition (for example, a hit ball wins in the start winning opening 14) is established, but a start condition for variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c is still established (for example, the previous special symbol 9a). The memory display character image 18 indicating the number of satisfied start conditions in which the variable display of (.about.9c and the end of the big hit game state) are not satisfied is displayed.
[0020]
When the hit ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch, the display color of the pair of right and left ordinary symbols (“○” 13a and “x” 13b) is alternately changed in the ordinary symbol display area 13 (for example, The display color is changed from the display of the same color as the background color of the display unit 9 to red display), and the display result is derived and displayed (only the right or left ordinary symbol display area 13 is displayed in red). That is, when the normal symbol 13b to which "x" is attached is displayed in red, the display result of the loss is derived and displayed, and the ordinary symbol 13a to which "o" is attached is displayed in red. In this case, the winning display result is derived and displayed, and the variable winning device 15 is opened to a state advantageous to the player, that is, opened for a predetermined period. Also, the variable time of the normal symbol display area 13 is set relatively long (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal game state, and relatively short (for example, 3 to 5 seconds) in the time saving state and the probable change state. I have. On the upper side of the variable display device 8, a normal symbol start storage display for storing and displaying the number of hit balls that have passed through the gate 32 during the variable display of the normal symbol display area 13 (the number of start memories of the normal symbols 13a and 13b). A device 19 (up to a maximum of four devices is stored and displayed) is provided.
[0021]
The variable winning device 15 is an electric tulip type variable winning device that is driven to open and close by a solenoid (not shown). Also, the variable winning device 15 has a starting winning opening 14, the starting conditions of the special symbols 9 a to 9 c are satisfied based on the fact that the hit ball has won the starting winning opening 14, and the variable display is started on the display unit 9. I do. The opening time of the variable winning device 15 is set to be relatively short (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the normal gaming state, and to be relatively long (for example, 5 seconds) in the time saving state and the probable change state. , The opening time according to the game state is selected. In addition, even when the variable winning device 15 is not opened, a hit ball can be received in the starting winning opening 14.
[0022]
In addition, the ball game machine 1 in the present embodiment is displayed when the display mode determining means 56b described later determines that the display result of the display unit 9 is a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol). After the specific display result is displayed on the section 9, a function is provided for controlling to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. In addition, the special game state determining means 56c, which will be described later, has determined that the display result is a special game state (time saving state) in which the display result is more likely to be a specific display result than the normal game state (the probability of becoming a big hit game state per unit time is high). At times, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state), and after the big hit game state ends, it is controlled to a special game state. Note that the normal game state is a game state different from the special game state and the specific game state.
[0023]
In the time-saving state as a special game state, the display unit 9 of the variable display device 8 and the normal symbols are displayed until the variable display (variable display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) on the display unit 9. In the display area 13, the variable display time (variable time) is shorter than in the normal gaming state (the variable display patterns of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b having a shorter variable display time are selected). Further, in the variable winning device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the starting winning port 14 are set higher than in the normal gaming state. Since the opening time or the number of times of opening of the starting winning opening 14 in the variable winning device 15 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning in the starting winning opening 14 is more likely to occur, and the special symbol 9a on the display unit 9 within a predetermined period. Since the number of variable display times of the special symbols 9a to 9c increases and the probability that the special symbols 9a to 9c are hits becomes higher than that in the normal game state, the state becomes more advantageous for the player than in the normal game state.
[0024]
In addition, the special game state is not limited to the above, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be set to the special game state. That is, time reduction (time saving) control or probability variation (probable change) control for special symbols 9a to 9c to ordinary symbols, control for extending the opening period of electric winning (for example, variable winning device 15), special symbols or ordinary symbols (For example, control to change a winning opening (not shown) provided on the game board 6 as a starting winning opening of the special symbols 9a to 9c), and control to increase the number of winning balls ( For example, control for increasing the number of prize balls accompanying a prize from 13 to 15 in the normal game state or control for improving the passage rate to a predetermined area (for example, providing a ball limiting device upstream of the starting prize port 14) The control for improving the starting winning rate by the operation of the hit ball restricting device) can be set to a special game state, and furthermore, when the stop symbol of the symbol variably displayed based on the starting winning is a predetermined symbol combination. Predetermined to open If if there is a winning to the dynamic role object given rights to the present invention to the three bullets ball game machine which generates or continuous may be a special game state winning rate improving control to a specific region. It goes without saying that a special game state can be set by combining the above game controls. Further, the triggers for entering the special game state (establishment of the predetermined condition) and ending are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, but may be random numbers, game histories (for example, time, number of reach, predetermined winning opening). Number of prizes, number of passes, etc.), prize, and sub-game (including, for example, a game that can be selected by the player himself / herself). What is necessary is just to set it as an opportunity.
[0025]
In this embodiment, the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a is displayed on the memory display character image 18. The memory display character image 18 is stored in the start memory (numerical data) every time there is an effective start prize in the start winning port 14 (in this embodiment, a start prize when the number of stored memories is less than 20). Is updated (for example, the display of the number of start storages is increased by 1), and each time the variable display of the variable display device 8 is started, the display of the number of storages of the start storage (numerical data) is updated (for example, start-up). The display of the number of storage is reduced by one). Further, the form of the memory display character image 18 is changed by changing the number of stored start memories (numerical data). Specifically, when the number of start memories (numerical data) is large, a fat memory display character image 18 is displayed (see FIG. 4A). The form of the memory display character image 18 is changed so that the character image 18 becomes thinner (see FIG. 5 (I)). In this manner, the display of the number of stored start memories (numerical data) is not limited to numbers, but the form of the memory display character image 18 is changed to represent the change in the number of stored start memories (numerical data) in an analog manner. Thus, the player can easily recognize a change in the number of stored start memories (numerical data) by a visual change.
[0026]
In the variable display device 8 according to this embodiment, the display unit 9 and the area in which the memory display character image 18 is displayed are provided separately, so that the start storage (numeric data) is performed even during the variable display. ) Can be displayed.
[0027]
FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 installed adjacent to the ball game machine 1 and enabling lending of a ball by inserting a prepaid card. The card unit 50 has a usable indicator lamp 151 for indicating whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connecting stand direction indicator 153 for indicating which side of the ball game machine 1 the card unit 50 corresponds to, A card insertion indicator lamp 154 indicating that a card has been inserted into the card unit 50, a card insertion slot 155 into which a card as a recording medium is inserted, and a card reader / writer provided on the back of the card insertion slot 155. A card unit lock 156 for opening the card unit 50 when checking the mechanism is provided.
[0028]
A game ball fired from the hit ball firing device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends from the game area 7. If the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start switch, if the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c can be started (for example, the big hit game state and the end of the previous variable display), the display unit 9 is displayed. , Variable display (variable display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is started. If the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c cannot be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a is increased by one, and the form of the memory display character image 18 and the storage number of the start storage (numeric data). Update the display of.
[0029]
The variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the display unit 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the special symbols 9a to 9c at the time of stop come together with the same identification information, that is, when a big hit symbol (specific display result) is reached, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. In other words, the special winning opening 21 is opened by the special variable winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the big winning opening 21. It should be noted that one round is a period from when the special winning opening 21 is opened and closed by the special variable winning device 20 until a certain period of time elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the large winning opening 21. . When the special variable winning device 20 opens the special winning opening 21 and a hit ball wins in the V winning area in the special winning opening 21 and is detected by the V winning switch, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning device 20 is generated. As a result, the special winning opening 21 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). In this embodiment, when the special game state determining means 56c determines that the game is to be controlled to the time reduction state, the special game state determination means 56c is controlled to the time reduction state after the end of the big hit game state.
[0030]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 used as a work memory, a CPU 56 as a game control means for controlling a game signal according to the program, and an effect control board 80. And an I / O port unit 57 for performing the operation. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54, hereinafter, execution (or processing) by the CPU 56 means specifically that the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to the CPU mounted on a board other than the main board 31.
[0031]
Although not shown in FIG. 2, a switch circuit for giving signals from the gate switch, starting port switch, V winning switch, count switch, full switch, count switch short circuit signal and clear switch to the basic circuit 53, a variable circuit A solenoid circuit for opening and closing the prize device 15; a solenoid circuit for driving a solenoid for opening and closing the special variable prize device 20 according to a command from the basic circuit 53; a system reset circuit for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on; According to the given data, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot, effective start information indicating the number of start winning balls used to start variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the display unit 9, and probability change indicating that a probability change has occurred. Outputs information output signals such as information to external devices such as hall computers That information output circuit, is also mounted on the main substrate 31.
[0032]
A part or all of the RAM (may be a CPU built-in RAM) 55 is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period.
[0033]
The RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31 updates the numerical data updating means (the function of updating the numerical data by the CPU 56 of the main board 31) when the starting condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the starting winning opening 14). Numerical data is extracted, and the extracted numerical data is stored so that the extraction order can be specified in correspondence with the starting condition, and the start condition (for example, the variable display and the big hit of the last special symbols 9a to 9c) of the numerical data is still obtained. Start storage means for storing numerical data corresponding to a start condition for which the end of the game state is not established up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 20) (a function of storing numerical data by the RAM 55 of the main board 31). Is provided as a start storage buffer 55a.
[0034]
When the hit ball is hit into the start winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) by the random number extracting means 56a and stores the random number in an area corresponding to the start storage number of the start storage buffer 55a. I do. Then, the display mode determining means 56b determines whether or not the big hit determination random number extracted at the start of the variable display matches the big hit determination value. When the display mode determination means 56b determines that the large hit determination value is matched, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to control the time reduction state after the end of the big hit game state by the special game state determination means 56c. When controlling to the time saving state after the end, the time saving flag 55b is set in the RAM 55. When the jackpot game state ends and the time-saving flag 55b is set in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 simultaneously executes variable display based on a plurality of numerical data by the collective derivation determining means 56d to derive and display the display result. Is determined. The collective derivation determining unit 56d determines whether or not to execute the collective derivation effect based on the counting result of the counting unit 55c that counts the number of times of variable display in the time saving state. When the determination is made, the batch derivation execution flag 55d is set in the RAM 55. That is, in this embodiment, when the count result of the variable display count by the counting unit 55c reaches the predetermined number as the predetermined condition that triggers the execution of the collective derivation effect, the collective derivation determination unit 56d executes the collective derivation. Is determined, and the batch derivation execution flag 55d is set.
[0035]
Next, the CPU 56 sets the display mode when performing the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the variable display device 8 by the variation pattern (variable display pattern) determination means 56e, that is, the variation pattern is added to the result of the display mode determination means 56b. Decide based on When the batch derivation execution flag 55d is set in the RAM 55, one variation pattern is determined as a variation pattern based on a plurality of numerical data. That is, in the collective derivation effect of the present embodiment, the display result is derived and displayed by performing variable display based on a plurality of numerical data, but one display result is derived and displayed. Then, the CPU 56 transmits a signal (variation pattern command) indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control board 80 by the command transmission unit 56f.
[0036]
Further, based on a command from a game control means (for example, CPU 56) provided on the main board 31, an effect control CPU 111 as an effect control means provided on the effect control board 80 is provided on the variable display device 8. Display control of the display unit 9, audio output control of the speaker 27, light emission control of a lamp / LED, and the like. An effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 as instruction information relating to display control of the variable display device 8, lighting control of lamps / LEDs, and control of effects such as generation of game sounds.
[0037]
In this embodiment, the display control means included in the effect control means (such as the effect control CPU 111) mounted on the effect control board 80 is replaced with a game control means (CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55) mounted on the main board 31. The display control of the variable display device 8 provided in the game board 6 and the normal symbol display area 13 is performed based on a control signal (effect control command) from a peripheral circuit such as the above. The memory display control means 111a included in the effect control CPU 111 displays a memory display character for displaying the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a based on a command from the main board 31 (start storage number designation command). The display of the image 18 is controlled. From the main board 31, as a signal for specifying the variable display mode of the variable display device 8, a variable pattern command (variable display pattern command) capable of specifying a variable display time (variable time) and a stop symbol of the special symbols 9a to 9c are provided. An instruction command (special symbol designating command) is transmitted.
[0038]
The effect control board 80 includes a ROM 113 as data storage means for storing data (for example, a game control program or the like) including identification information in response to an effect control command from the main board 31, and a RAM 112 used as a work memory. An effect control CPU 111 for controlling display of the variable display device 8 and the like based on an effect control command from the main board 31 and an I / O port unit 114 for receiving an effect control command from the main board 31 are mounted.
[0039]
In addition, the ROM 113 according to the present embodiment has a display pattern representing the number of numerical data based on a command transmitted from the main board 31 and indicating the number of stored numerical data (start storage) stored in the start storage buffer 55a. A plurality of numerical data number display data 113a corresponding to a plurality of predetermined numerical data number display patterns including a numerical data number display character change pattern for changing the form of the memory display character image 18 is provided. When the start storage number changes (for example, when a start winning is generated), a command indicating the start storage number is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Then, the memory display control means 111a of the effect control CPU 111 selects one of the numerical data number display character change patterns from the numerical data number display data 113a stored in the ROM 113 based on the command indicating the start storage number. Then, display control of the memory display character image 18 is performed in accordance with the selected numerical data number display character change pattern.
[0040]
The effect control CPU 111 controls display of the display unit 9 using the LCD via the VDP 100. The VDP 100 generates an image display signal in the VRAM 101 based on the image data on the character, the background, and the display pattern stored in the character ROM 102 and outputs the image display signal to the display unit 9. Then, the variable display device 8 causes the display unit 9 to display an image based on the image display signal.
[0041]
FIG. 3 is an example of a process executed when the normal symbols 13a and 13b are variably displayed in the ordinary symbol display area 13. In the ordinary symbol variation setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the variable symbol display (variable display) of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b can be started in the ordinary symbol display area 13 (step S501). The state where the variable display of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b can be started is a state where the previous variable display of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b has been completed. When the variable display of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b can be started, the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b stored in the ordinary symbol start storage buffer (the function of storing numerical data (ordinary symbol hit determination random numbers) by the RAM 55). It is determined whether the stored number of the start memory is not 0, that is, whether or not numerical data (normal symbol determination random number) is stored in the normal symbol start storage buffer (step S502). In the case where the random number for determination) is stored, the value of the numerical data (normally determined random number per symbol) stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of start storage = 1 in the normal symbol start storage buffer is read out, The number of start memories of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the ordinary symbol start storage buffer are shifted (step 503). Specifically, the numerical data (ordinary symbol determination random number) stored in the storage area of the starting symbols of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b = n (n = 1 to 4) is stored in n-1.
[0042]
Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the random number for normal symbol hit determination read in step S503 matches the hit determination value of the normal symbols 13a and 13b (step S504). If not, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S506). If the time reduction flag is not set, the normal pattern 13a, 13b is selected as a normal variation variation pattern (step S507). If the time reduction flag has been set (step S506), a variation pattern of the symbols 13a, 13b when the time reduction has been lost is selected (step S508).
[0043]
If it is determined in step S504 that a hit has occurred, it is determined whether the collective derivation execution flag is set (step S505). If the collective derivation execution flag has not been set (step S505), it is determined whether the time reduction flag has been set (step S509). If the time reduction flag has been set, the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b have been set. Is selected (step S510), and a time reduction opening time (for example, 5 seconds) is set as a period during which the variable winning device 15 opens the winning opening 14 (step S511). When the time reduction flag is not set (step S509), the normal winning time variation pattern of the normal symbols 13a and 13b is selected (step S512), and the variable winning device 15 opens the starting winning opening 14 as a period. A normal opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set (step S513).
[0044]
If the collective derivation execution flag is set in step S505, the fluctuation pattern at the time of collective derivation of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b is selected (step S514), and a special winning period is opened in the variable winning device 15 as the opening period. An open time (for example, 10 seconds) is set (step S515).
[0045]
Next, the CPU 56 sets a period during which the starting winning port 14 is opened in the set variable winning device 15 to an opening time timer (step S516), and starts displaying the variable symbols (variable) of the ordinary symbols 13a, 13b. The variable display time (variation time) until the result is derived and displayed is set in the ordinary symbol process timer (step S517). Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the selected ordinary symbol variation pattern command is set in the pointer (step S518), and the command setting process is executed (step S519).
[0046]
By executing the command set processing, an effect control command (usually a symbol variation pattern command) is transmitted to the effect control board 80. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer to an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and indicates that the command is to be transmitted. An effect control INT signal is output.
[0047]
When the random number (random number for normal symbol hit determination) extracted by the above process matches the hit determination value of the normal symbols 13a and 13b, and the collective derivation execution flag is set, the variable winning device 15 starts. The special opening time (for example, 10 seconds) in which the winning opening 14 is opened for the longest is selected. That is, in the collective derivation effect, the variable display based on a plurality of start memories out of the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a is simultaneously executed to derive and display the display result, and the random number for the normal symbol hit determination is the normal symbol 13a. , 13b, the variable winning device 15 is controlled to be opened for a period longer than the normal gaming state and the time saving state. If the random number for normal symbol hit determination does not match the hit determination value of the normal symbols 13a and 13b in step S504 when executing the collective derivation effect, the variable winning device 15 is not opened. If it is determined in S504 that the winning is a hit and the collective derivation effect is being executed (the collective derivation execution flag is set), the control to open the variable winning device 15 for a period longer than the normal gaming state and the time saving state is performed. Is performed.
[0048]
Further, the hit determination values of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b are provided according to the game state. In the time saving state compared to the normal gaming state, a larger number of hit determination values are provided. That is, the probability of winning is high. In addition, it may be configured to have a hit determination table for the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b used when the collective derivation flag is set. In this case, all the random numbers for the ordinary symbol hit determination are the hit determination values. The configuration may be such that With this configuration, when executing the collective derivation effect, if the start memory of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b is not 0, the variable winning device 15 is always opened for a period longer than the normal gaming state and the time saving state. Can be.
[0049]
FIGS. 4 and 5 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the collective derivation effect in this embodiment. As described above, in this embodiment, the collective derivation effect is executed when the special game state is controlled to the time-saving state.
[0050]
As shown in FIG. 4A, during the time reduction state, a game state notification display (“time reduction”) 10 indicating that the time reduction state is being performed is displayed on the display unit 9. In addition, a time saving number display 11 indicating the current number of variable displays (variable display) and the number of variable displays (variable display) scheduled to be executed in the time saving state is also displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in the time saving number display 11, the time saving state is continued until the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c is executed 100 times. Then, when the predetermined number of times has been reached, the collective derivation determining means 56d determines whether to execute the collective derivation effect. As described above, when the collective derivation determination means 56d determines that the collective derivation effect is to be executed, the collective derivation execution flag 55d is set. Then, the longest special opening time (for example, 10 seconds) among the opening times of the starting winning opening 14 in the variable winning device 15 is selected in the ordinary symbol change setting process shown in FIG. In other words, in the collective derivation effect, a variable display (variable display) based on a plurality of numerical data (a plurality of numerical data among the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a) is simultaneously executed, and the variable winning device 15 starts the variable display. Control is performed such that the period during which the winning opening 14 is opened becomes longer.
[0051]
As described above, when it is determined that the normal symbol hit determination random number matches the predetermined determination value in the normal game state and the time reduction state, the variable winning device 15 is opened for a predetermined period at a predetermined timing. However, the player cannot know the timing of opening. Therefore, it has been difficult to cause a large number of hits to be won in the starting winning opening 14 while the variable winning device 15 is open. However, in the collective derivation effect according to this embodiment, the variable display based on a plurality of numerical data is simultaneously executed to reduce the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a, thereby newly starting the start storage buffer 55a. , The period during which the variable winning device 15 is opened is made longer than the normal gaming state and the time saving state, and the display of the normal symbol display area 13 is changed (in this embodiment, (Displayed three-dimensionally) to notify the player that the period during which the variable winning device 15 is open is long. Further, by notifying the player of the timing at which the variable winning device 15 is opened by the countdown display 12, the capacity of the starting storage buffer 55a can be secured, and the timing at which the variable winning device 15 is opened can be aimed at. A large number of hit balls can be made to the starting winning opening 14.
[0052]
Specifically, in FIG. 4 (D), the display color of the ordinary symbol 13 a has changed in the ordinary symbol display area 13 and a win has occurred, but the timing of opening the variable winning device 15 is not notified, At a predetermined timing, the variable winning device 15 is opened for a time saving opening time (for example, 5 seconds). However, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, the number of times of variable display counted by the counting unit 55c has reached the predetermined number) in FIG. When it is determined that the effect is to be executed, the collective derivation execution flag 55d is set, and the collective derivation variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b in step S514 of the ordinary symbol variation setting process (FIG. 3). Is done. In the variation pattern at the time of collective derivation of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b, the countdown display 12 indicating the period until the variable winning device 15 is opened and the display of the ordinary symbol display area 13 are three-dimensionally displayed so that the player can receive a variable winning. Notifying that the opening time of the device 15 is long, the variable display of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b is performed, and a display result of winning (the display color of the ordinary symbol 13a changes) is derived and displayed. That is, in FIG. 4E, "open in 3 seconds" is displayed as the countdown display 12, and the variable display of three-dimensional ordinary symbols 13a and 13b is started. Then, "Open in 2 seconds" is displayed as the countdown display 12 in FIG. 4 (F), and "0! Open! ⇒" is displayed as the countdown display 12 in FIG. 9 (G) when a predetermined time has elapsed. After notifying the player of the timing when the variable winning device 15 is opened, the variable winning device 15 is opened for a special opening time (for example, 10 seconds).
[0053]
In addition, in the collective derivation effect according to the present embodiment, in addition to these controls, the variable display based on a plurality of start memories out of the start memories of the special symbols 9a to 9c stored in the start memory buffer 55a is simultaneously executed and displayed. Control for deriving and displaying the result is performed. That is, when the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a in FIG. 4E is 17 (displayed as 17 in the memory display character image 18), it is determined to execute the collective derivation effect. Then, the variable display based on 16 start memories out of the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a in FIG. 4 (F) is started. At this time, 17 → 1 is displayed in the memory display character image 18, and the form of the memory display character image 18 of the number (17) of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a before the execution of the collective derivation effect is indicated by a broken line. In the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a, the form of the memory display character image 18 of the storage number (one) of the numerical data that is not simultaneously subjected to the variable display by the collective derivation effect is displayed by a solid line. By displaying the form of the memory display character image 18 after the execution of the collective derivation thinner than the form before the execution of the collective derivation, the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a can be changed not only by numbers but also by a visual change. Notify the player.
[0054]
In this way, in the collective derivation effect, the variable display based on a plurality of start memories out of the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a is simultaneously executed, thereby reducing the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a. Informs the player of the timing of opening the variable winning device 15 and further increases the period in which the variable winning device 15 is opened from the normal gaming state and the time saving state, thereby obtaining a new winning in the starting winning opening 14. By executing the variable display at the same time, even if the number of stored numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a is reduced, it is possible to add a start storage to the start winning opening 14 by a new winning.
[0055]
In this embodiment, as a predetermined condition that triggers the execution of the collective derivation effect, the collective derivation effect is executed when the counting result of the variable display count by the counting unit 55c reaches the predetermined number. The predetermined number of times may be set so that the collective derivation effect is executed when the number of remaining games (in this embodiment, the time reduction state) is small. With this configuration, new numerical data is stored in the start storage buffer 55a immediately before the end of the special game state, so that an advantage can be added to the player. Also, a plurality of types of variable display times of a predetermined number of times as predetermined conditions are set, and which variable display number of the set plurality of types of variable display times is selected is counted by the counting unit 55c. When the variable number of times of display reaches the selected variable number of times of display, a collective derivation effect may be executed. With this configuration, it is possible to randomly determine the timing of executing the collective derivation effect, and to increase the effect variations.
[0056]
In addition, the predetermined condition that triggers the execution of the collective derivation effect is not limited to the above-described condition. For example, when a predetermined number or more of numerical data is stored in the start storage buffer 55a, or when the start storage buffer When the numerical data (the random number for the jackpot determination) stored in 55a does not include the numerical data that matches the jackpot determination value, when the condition combining any one or two of the two is satisfied, You may comprise so that it may be determined that a lump-sum derivation effect is performed. With this configuration, a variable display based on a plurality of numerical data that does not match the big hit determination value stored in the start storage buffer 55a can be simultaneously executed, and a new start winning is generated, which is advantageous to the player. Value can be added. The collective derivation effect may also be executed when the numerical data (the random number for the jackpot determination) stored in the start storage buffer 55a includes the numeric data that matches the jackpot determination value.
[0057]
In addition, a plurality of predetermined numbers may be set as the number of pieces of numerical data to be simultaneously variably displayed among the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a by the collective derivation effect. When the collective derivation determination means 56d determines that the collective derivation effect is to be executed, the number of numerical values stored in the starting storage buffer 55a is limited to a predetermined number of types from among a plurality of types. At the same time, the number of numerical data for performing variable display may be determined. Note that a variable display based on a predetermined number of numerical data may be executed in the collective derivation effect.
[0058]
Also, when changing the number of numerical data for simultaneously executing variable display in the collective derivation effect, by setting a plurality of types of periods during which the variable winning device 15 is opened, the number of numerical data for simultaneously executing variable display is set. The period during which the variable prize winning device 15 is opened may be changed in accordance with. For example, when the number of numerical data items for which the variable display is not simultaneously performed in the collective derivation effect (for example, the number of stored remaining numerical data items 1 shown in FIG. 4F) is small, the periods during which the variable prize device 15 is opened are compared. When the number of numerical data items for which simultaneous variable display is not performed simultaneously in a collective derivation effect is large, the period during which the variable winning device 15 is opened may be made relatively short. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of collective derivation effects.
[0059]
Further, in the present embodiment, in the collective derivation effect, control is performed to simultaneously perform variable display based on a plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a to derive and display one display result. The variable display time of a plurality of numerical data may be reduced (or the variation pattern of the special symbols 9a to 9c having the shortest variable display time) to execute the variable display and to derive and display the display result. . With such a configuration, a plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a are variably displayed in the shortest variable display time to secure the capacity of the start storage buffer 55a, and the variable prize device 15 By increasing the period in which the player is in an advantageous state, the player can obtain a new starting memory, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. .
[0060]
Further, in this embodiment, the display of the normal symbol display area 13 is displayed three-dimensionally to notify the player that the period during which the variable winning device 15 is open is long. , The display color of the ordinary symbol display area 13, the shapes of the ordinary symbols 13a and 13b, and the notice display in an area other than the ordinary symbol display area 13 of the display unit 9; The player may be notified by changing the derived effect from when not performing.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display based on a plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage means is simultaneously executed to secure the capacity of the start storage means, and the variable prize device is provided by the player. By increasing the period of time in which the player is in an advantageous state, the player can obtain a new starting memory, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.
[0062]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the variable display is executed at the same time, the number of numerical data executed at the same time is notified, so that the variable display based on the plurality of numerical data is executed at the same time without giving the player distrust. Can be.
[0063]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the number of numerical data to be variably displayed at the same time changes, and the variation of the effect increases, so that interest can be enhanced.
[0064]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage means are variably displayed in the shortest variable display time to secure the capacity of the start storage means, and the variable prize device is provided to the player. By extending the period of the advantageous state, the player can obtain a new starting memory, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.
[0065]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when all the numerical data stored in the start storage means do not become the specific display result, the predetermined condition is satisfied, so that the player becomes more useful and the interest is improved. Can be.
[0066]
In the invention according to claim 6, by displaying the number of stored numerical data by changing the form of the character image, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect of displaying the number of stored numerical data.
[0067]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the player can be notified that the period during which the variable prize device is in an advantageous state for the player is determined to be the longest period, thereby improving the interest of the player. be able to.
[0068]
According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the variable winning device notifies the player of the remaining time until the player enters an advantageous state, so that the player can easily aim and concentrate on the game.
[0069]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied can be determined at random, and the variation of the effect can be increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a ball game machine according to an embodiment, as viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a normal symbol change setting process.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a collective derivation effect.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an example of a collective derivation effect.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ball and ball game machine
8 Variable display device
9 Display
13 Normal symbol display area
14 Start Winner
15 Variable winning device
18 Memory display character image
31 Main board
55a Startup memory buffer
56 CPU
80 Production control board
111 Effect Control CPU
113a Numeric data number display data

Claims (9)

A variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition and derives and displays a display result; and a state advantageous to a player when a predetermined opening condition is established. And a variable winning device that changes to a game machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state on condition that a display result on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result,
Advantageous period selecting means for selecting a period for changing the variable winning device to a state advantageous to the player when the opening condition is satisfied, from a plurality of types of periods having different lengths,
Display mode determining means for determining whether or not the display result on the variable display section is a predetermined specific display mode;
Special game state determining means for determining whether to enter a special game state that is different from the specific game state and advantageous to the player after the end of the specific game state,
Start storage means capable of extracting numerical data to be updated by numerical data updating means for updating predetermined numerical data in accordance with establishment of the starting condition, and storing the extracted numerical data to a predetermined upper limit number. ,
Memory display control means for identifiably displaying the stored number of numerical data stored in the start storage means;
Collective deriving means for simultaneously executing variable display based on a plurality of numerical data stored in the start storage means to derive and display a display result when predetermined conditions are satisfied during the special game state. And
The gaming machine, wherein the advantageous period selecting means selects the longest period among the plurality of types of periods having different lengths when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The memory display control means, when simultaneously executing variable display based on the plurality of numerical data by the collective deriving means, displays the number of numerical data to be simultaneously subjected to the variable display so as to be identifiable. The gaming machine according to claim 1. When the variable display is simultaneously performed by the collective deriving means, a collective derivation number selecting means for selecting the number of numerical data to be derived by the collective deriving means from a plurality of preset numbers is provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition and derives and displays a display result; and a state advantageous to a player when a predetermined opening condition is established. And a variable winning device that changes to a game machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state on condition that a display result on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result,
Advantageous period selecting means for selecting a period for changing the variable winning device to a state advantageous to the player when the opening condition is satisfied, from a plurality of types of periods having different lengths,
Display mode determining means for determining whether or not the display result on the variable display section is a predetermined specific display mode;
Special game state determining means for determining whether to enter a special game state that is different from the specific game state and advantageous to the player after the end of the specific game state,
Start storage means capable of extracting numerical data to be updated by numerical data updating means for updating predetermined numerical data in accordance with establishment of the starting condition, and storing the extracted numerical data to a predetermined upper limit number. ,
Memory display control means for identifiably displaying the stored number of numerical data stored in the start storage means;
A plurality of types of variable display times from the start of variable display of the identification information to the derivation and display of the display result are set in advance, and the plurality of variable display times stored in the start storage means when predetermined conditions are satisfied during the special game state. Shortened time determining means for determining the variable display time based on numerical data to be the shortest variable display time among the plurality of types of previously set variable display times,
The gaming machine, wherein the advantageous period selecting means selects the longest period among the plurality of types of periods having different lengths when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is satisfied when the numerical data stored in the start storage means does not include the numerical data determined to be the specific display result by the display mode determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A plurality of numerical data number display data corresponding to a plurality of numerical data number display patterns predetermined as a display pattern representing the number of the numerical data stored in the start storage means,
The plurality of numerical data number display patterns have a numerical data number display character change pattern that changes the form of a predetermined character image according to the storage number of the numerical data stored in the start storage unit,
The said memory display control means performs control which changes the form of the said character image according to the storage number of the numerical data memorize | stored in the said start storage means using the numerical data number display data. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. An advantage period notifying means for notifying when the longest period is selected from the plurality of types of periods having different lengths by the advantageous period selection means. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the advantage period notification means notifies a remaining time until the variable winning device changes to a state advantageous to the player. The predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of executions of the variable display reaches a predetermined number of variable displays after being controlled to the special game state, and a plurality of types of the predetermined number of variable displays are set. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising condition selecting means for selecting which of the plurality of types of variable display times is to be selected.

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