JP2005046460A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of dissolving complication for a player and reducing the influence of operation of the game machine in a game parlor. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 controls into a specific game state on condition that the variable display of identification information results in a specific display mode, controls into a probability improved state of improving probability of the variable display of identification information resulting in a specific display mode when the specific game state is terminated, on condition that the variable display of the identification information results in a special display mode out of the specific display mode, and controls into a time shorting state of improving the frequency of establishing variable display start conditions of identification information per prescribed time when prescribed time shorting state establishing conditions are established. There are multiple kinds of time shortening state establishing conditions, and one of the multiple kinds of time shortening state establishing conditions is selected according to the operation of a control panel 80. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly, to a gaming machine and a simulation program that perform variable display of identification information and display control of effects accompanying the variable display.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a slot game machine or a pachinko machine, when predetermined variable conditions are satisfied, control is performed to display the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the variable display device, and the variable display is performed. Variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information is provided, and when the identification information derived and displayed has a predetermined combination (specific display mode), a “specific game state” (so-called “so-called gaming state”) that is advantageous to the player "Big jackpot") is being provided.

  Most of these types of ball game machines are designed to shift to a "probability improved state" (so-called "high probability gaming state", "probability changed state") in which the probability of shifting to a specific gaming state is improved, For example, it is common that a specific display state included in a specific display mode is changed to a probability improvement state after completion of the specific gaming state. Also, as shown in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine is known in which the probability of shifting to a specific gaming state can be set by an operation of a game hall administrator or the like.

In addition, there is a gaming machine capable of shifting to a short time state in which the variable information display time of the identification information is shortened and the number of times the variable information start condition of the identification information is satisfied per predetermined time is improved when a predetermined short time state establishment condition is satisfied. Are known. In such a gaming machine, for example, after transitioning to a specific gaming state, when the transition to the probability improvement state is not satisfied, the condition for establishing the speeding state is satisfied (so-called “full time shortening machine”), or transitioning to the specific gaming state. Previously, it is in the probability improvement state, and after the transition to the specific gaming state, the condition for establishing the time reduction state is satisfied when the transition to the probability improvement state is not satisfied (so-called “half time reduction machine”), etc. There are different game performances. In addition, game machines having different game performance (for example, different conditions for establishing a short time state as described above) are provided even if they are the same model, and a desired game machine such as a game hall manager is purchased. Yes.
JP 2003-38836 A

  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, gaming machines having the same model but different gaming performance are rarely mixed and installed in the game hall. From the player's point of view, However, when a gaming machine having a desired gaming performance is not installed, the game machine must be moved to another game hall, which is complicated. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of the game hall manager or the like, the installed gaming machine will not be played unless the gaming performance desired by the player is reached, which may affect the operation of the gaming machine. is there. In particular, when a game performance different from the game performance supported by many players is installed, the influence on the operation of the gaming machine becomes significant.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that can eliminate the inconvenience for the player and can reduce the influence of the operation of the gaming machine in the game hall. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that there are a plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions, and selection means for selecting one of the plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions is provided. And

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information each time a variable display start condition for predetermined identification information is satisfied, variable display determination means for determining a result of variable display of identification information, and the variable display determination means The variable display control means for performing display control on the variable display means based on the result of the variable display of the identification information determined by the above, and the result of the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means has become a specific display mode On the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means is a special display mode among the specific display mode, the specific game state control unit that controls the specific game state on the condition Probability of performing control to a probability improvement state that improves the probability that the variable display result of the identification information by the variable display means will be the specific display mode when the specific game state ends A game comprising an upper state control means and a time-short state control means for controlling to a time-short state in which the number of establishment of the variable display start condition of the identification information per predetermined time is improved when a predetermined time-short state establishment condition is satisfied A gaming machine comprising a plurality of types of conditions for establishing a time-short state, and a selection means for selecting one of the conditions for establishing a time-short state.

  According to the invention described in (1), the time-short state establishment condition can be selected with a single gaming machine, so that it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of the player such as moving the game hall depending on the gaming performance, The influence of the field operation can be reduced.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further including operation means operable by a player, wherein the selection means has a function of executing selection of a condition for establishing a short time state in accordance with an operation of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention described in (2), the selection of the short-time state establishment condition is executed according to the player's operation, so that the short-time state establishment condition desired by the player can be selected at a desired timing. .

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the result of the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means is specified corresponding to the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by the selection means. A gaming machine comprising a probability setting means for setting a probability to be displayed.

  According to the invention described in (3), since the degree of advantage with respect to the player differs depending on the type of the short-time state establishment condition, the probability of becoming a specific display mode varies depending on the type of the short-time state establishment condition. It is possible to reduce the change in the degree of advantage for the player due to the change of the game.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), in accordance with the type of condition for establishing the time reduction state selected by the selection unit, the number of variable display times of the identification information to be in the time reduction state is set. A gaming machine comprising a short time setting means for setting.

  According to the invention described in (4), the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the type of the short-time state establishment condition, so that the game performance can be improved by varying the number of variable display times in the short-time state depending on the type of the short-time state establishment condition. It is possible to reduce the change in the degree of advantage for the player due to the change of the game.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the specific gaming state control means sets the big winning opening provided in the gaming area to a first state in which a gaming ball is easily received, In the first state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is set to a second state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. A round in which the game ball received when the winning opening is in the first state passes the specific area provided in the large winning opening and then becomes the first state again after entering the second state. The control has a function of controlling the specific gaming state by executing a predetermined number of times as an upper limit, and the second state in the first state corresponds to the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by the selection means. Which is the condition for the state of Game machine characterized by comprising a prize number setting means for setting the winning number of game balls to award port.

  According to the invention described in (5), since the degree of advantage in the number of balls to be paid out to the player differs depending on the type of conditions for establishing the short-time state, the special winning opening in the first state of the big winning opening during the specific gaming state By changing the number of winning game balls according to the type of establishment condition, the change in the degree of advantage for the player due to the change in the game performance can be reduced.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the specific gaming state control means sets the big winning opening provided in the gaming area to a first state in which a gaming ball is easily received, In the first state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is set to a second state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. A round in which the game ball received when the winning opening is in the first state passes the specific area provided in the large winning opening and then becomes the first state again after entering the second state. An upper limit for executing the round control in accordance with the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by the selection means, having a function of controlling the specific gaming state by executing control up to a predetermined number of times. Round to set the number of times Game machine characterized by comprising a number setting means.

  According to the invention described in (6), since the degree of advantage in the number of balls to be paid out to a player varies depending on the type of conditions for establishing a short time state, the upper limit number of rounds in a specific gaming state depends on the type of condition for establishing a short time state. By making them different, it is possible to reduce the change in the degree of advantage for the player due to the change in the game performance.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (6), the selection unit regulates selection of the condition for establishing the time-short state in the specific gaming state, the probability improvement state, and the time-short state. A gaming machine comprising selection restriction means.

  According to the invention described in (7), it is possible to prevent a disadvantage on the game hall side due to selection of only an advantageous game state in accordance with the game state during the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to select the time-short state establishment condition with one gaming machine, so that it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the player and reduce the influence of the operation of the game hall.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described below, the present invention is applied to a digital pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as a digital pachinko or first type pachinko gaming machine) as a preferred embodiment for the gaming machine according to the present invention. Show.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Furthermore, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the launch handle 26. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor as long as it can be determined that the player has held the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. Thus, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and into which a game ball can be thrown is referred to as a game area.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a. Further, such identification information is configured as a special symbol 92 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. This identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Identification information is derived and displayed in the plurality of symbol sequences, and the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, any one of “0” to “9” in each of the plurality of symbol sequences). The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed in a state where all of them are arranged, so-called “hit display mode”). The combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” for each of the plurality of symbol columns). , Based on the fact that all of “9” are derived and displayed in a state in which all of them are aligned, so-called “specific jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is determined to be a specific gaming state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player. ), And when the specific gaming state is completed, the high-probability gaming state is entered. In addition to the identification information, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, a normal symbol image, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  A sphere passage detector 54 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 32. When the ball passage detector 54 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol 94 is displayed on the display area 32a. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is displayed. To stop. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. Further, a normal symbol holding lamp 50 for displaying the number of holdings in the normal symbol game is provided on the side of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, an upper limit (for example, 4) is set for the number of holds in the normal symbol game.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable symbol display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. It may be configured. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the variable display means. Good.

  Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided. In addition, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14, respectively.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 32 described above, four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  In the vicinity of the general winning ports 56a to 56d, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to a large winning port (not shown) is provided. That is, the big winning opening is provided in the game area. When the combination of the derived and displayed identification information is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, which is the specific gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball (first It is driven so that Further, the special winning opening has a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when either of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening is closed so that it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), is once again on condition that the game ball received in the big winning opening in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. That is, the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening is in the open state passes the specific area provided in the big winning prize opening, and then is opened again after being closed.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 32. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which multiple columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won a winning opening 44. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, the variable display of the identification information is performed every time the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is satisfied. In the embodiment, the predetermined display information variable display start condition is that a game ball has been won at the start port 44, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variation display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the identification information during the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  The number of executions of variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”) is displayed by turning on / off the hold lamps 34a to 34d. For example, when execution of variable display of identification information is held for one time, the hold lamp 34a is turned on and the hold lamps 34b to 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held twice, the holding lamps 34a and 34b are turned on and the holding lamps 34c and 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, the holding lamps 34a to 34c are turned on and the holding lamp 34d is turned off. When the variable display of the identification information is held four times, the hold lamps 34a to 34d are turned on.

  An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 44, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start port 44 in a state where it is held for four times, the fifth execution is not held, and the state where the variable display of the identification information is held for four times is maintained. It becomes.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when a game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54 during the normal symbol variation display, the ball is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable symbol display based on the passing of the game ball to the passage detector 54 is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbol (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is expressed by turning on / off the normal symbol holding lamp 50. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of identification information may not be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. A game ball is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  A control panel 80 that can be operated by a player is provided below the upper plate 20 provided on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, on the front side of the gaming machine, a control panel 80 is provided as operating means that can be operated by the player. The control panel 80 includes a direction key 81, an enter button 82, and a cancel button 83. As will be described in detail later, various settings can be made according to the operation of the control panel 80.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the selection of the condition for establishing the short-time state is performed in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80 that can be operated by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Well, for example, it is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 or configured to execute the selection of the condition for establishing the short-time state in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80 that cannot be operated by the player, such as the back and side surfaces of the pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a desired game performance can be set by an administrator of the game hall or the like.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, main ROM (read only memory) 68, and main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and the number of times a big winning opening is opened. Counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, Waiting time timer, Grand prize opening time timer, Normal symbol control state flag, Random number counter for normal symbol judgment, Win flag, Normal electric winning prize counter, Short and medium time flag, Spec flag, Short time Variables relating to output in which data indicating the number of holdings in a determination symbol, a variation counter, a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, and the like, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned. .

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information derived and displayed when a jackpot of a special symbol is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is used to determine identification information to be derived and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The normal symbol control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The normal symbol per-determination random number counter is for determining a hit in a normal symbol game. The winning flag is for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol game is a winning. The ordinary electric winning prize counter is for counting the number of game balls won in the start opening 44 while the blade member 48 is in the open state.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The big prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the big prize opening. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in a specific gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball wins the start opening 44, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Is shown.

  The short / medium time flag is used to determine whether or not the short time game state (for example, the full short time game state or the half short time game state) is set. The spec flag indicates the mode setting of the spec (game performance) selected according to the operation of the control panel 80. Furthermore, the time-determination flag is for storing the gaming state before the transition to the specific gaming state, and when the specific gaming state is ended, the gaming state before the transition to the specific gaming state is highly probable. It is determined whether or not the game state has been reached. Furthermore, the variation counter is used to count the number of variations, and is used to count the number of times that the time-saving gaming state continues after the time-shortage flag is turned on.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol memory area stores data such as a random number for jackpot determination corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game, clear data, and the like. The special symbol memory area (0) to the special symbol memory area (4) are stored. There is. In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and the hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be. In addition, when the current variable display is completed, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Shift and store clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), as in the special symbol storage area. Further, as in the special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the special prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate, and displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a game medium throwing unit that launches (puts) a game medium in response to a player's operation.

  A control panel 80 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The control panel 80 includes a direction key 81, an enter button 82, and a cancel button 83. The direction key 81, the enter button 82, and the cancel button 83 constituting the control panel 80 supply an operation signal to the main control circuit 60 according to the operation.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, the control relating to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the hold lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol hold lamp 50 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The lamp 132 including the decorative lamps 36a and 36b is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means is generated from the sub CPU 206 as the variable display control means, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. It comprises a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to the sound to be generated, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including the hold lamps 34a to 34d and the decoration lamps 36a and 36b. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as variable display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating normal symbols are separately stored.

  In accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 receives various information such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM 216. The image data is read out and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The VDP 212 supplies the generated image data to the D / A converter 218. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The sound source IC 232 selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM 234 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC 232 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

[Description of gaming state setting table]
In addition, the gaming state setting table stored in the main ROM 68 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the game state setting table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game state setting table stores mode settings corresponding to a plurality of types of specifications. Further, one mode setting is selected from a plurality of types of mode settings corresponding to the mode selected according to the operation of the control panel 80. Note that the gaming state setting table in the present embodiment includes “full time mode setting” and “half time mode setting”. Although details will be described later, the conditions for establishing the time reduction state differ between “full time reduction mode setting” and “half time reduction mode setting”. That is, a plurality of types of time-short state establishment conditions are stored in the game state setting table (a plurality of types of time-short state establishment conditions are stored). Further, the “full time / short mode setting” and the “half time / short mode setting” have different specific game state transition probabilities (probability of specific display modes). That is, the game state setting table stores a plurality of types of probabilities of specific display modes (a plurality of types of probabilities of specific display modes are stored).

  Further, a plurality of types of game states are associated with each of the plurality of mode settings. Specifically, the gaming state in “full short time mode setting” includes a normal gaming state 1, a high probability gaming state (probability improvement state) 1, and a short time gaming state 1 (hereinafter referred to as a full short time gaming state). The gaming state in the “half-short-time mode setting” includes a normal gaming state 2, a high-probability gaming state 2, and a short-time gaming state 2 (hereinafter referred to as a half-short-time gaming state). A specific game state is included as another game state.

  Here, the description of the gaming state setting table is interrupted, and the gaming state including the specific gaming state will be described.

  The specific game state is associated with “full time-short mode setting” and “half time-short mode setting”, respectively. The specific game state associated with “full time-short mode setting” is designated as specific game state 1, The specific game state associated with the “half hour / short mode setting” is defined as a specific game state 2.

  In any one of the normal gaming state (normal gaming state 1, normal gaming state 2), high probability gaming state (high probability gaming state 1, high probability gaming state 2), full time short gaming state, half time short gaming state, The gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state on condition that the result of variable display of the identification information of the special symbol game is in a specific display mode. Also, any of the normal gaming state (normal gaming state 1, normal gaming state 2), high probability gaming state (high probability gaming state 1, high probability gaming state 2), full time short gaming state, half time short gaming state On the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information of the special symbol game becomes a special display mode among the specific display modes, the gaming state shifts to the high probability gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. Furthermore, a game in one of a normal game state (normal game state 1, normal game state 2), a high probability game state (high probability game state 1, high probability game state 2), a full time short game state, or a half time short game state In the state, on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information of the special symbol game is a specific display mode and not a special display mode, the normal game state (normal game state 2), full after the specific game state ends The gaming state shifts to either the short time gaming state or the half hour short gaming state.

  Further, in such a specific game state (specific game state 1, specific game state 2), as described above, the big prize opening is a game state that is repeatedly opened and closed, and many game balls are paid out. This is a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to a player who is likely to become a player. In the specific gaming state, the first prize opening is opened, and a predetermined number of gaming balls (the maximum number of winnings during the big hit round) have passed through the specific area and the general area in the opened big winning opening, or Each time a predetermined time (opening upper limit time) elapses, the special winning opening is closed. A unit round is defined as the period from the opening of the grand prize opening to the closing state. In this unit round, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area, the special winning opening is opened again, and the next round is started. On the contrary, in this unit round, on the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area, the special winning opening is not opened again, and the specific game state ends without shifting to the next round. In other words, in the specific gaming state, the game ball accepted when the grand prize opening is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the big winning opening. The round control to be performed is executed up to a predetermined number of times (maximum continuation number of big hit rounds) as an upper limit.

  In the present embodiment, the same control process is executed in the specific game state 1 and the specific game state 2. Further, in the specific gaming state of the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 rounds (the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds) are executed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the number of game balls passing through the specific area and the general area becomes “10” (maximum winning number during the big hit round), or 30 seconds (open) When the upper limit time) elapses, the large winning opening that has been opened becomes closed.

  The normal game state (normal game state 1 and 2) is a normal (reference) game state, and the control to the specific game state is performed on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode. Is done.

  The high probability gaming state (high probability gaming state 1 and 2) is a gaming state that shifts to a specific gaming state with a higher probability than the normal gaming state, and the result of variable display of identification information is a specific display mode, Control to a specific game state is performed on the condition that it became a special display mode. That is, the high-probability gaming state is a gaming state that improves the probability that the variable display result of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 will be a specific display mode.

  The full-time short game state and the half-time short game state are included in the short-time game state (short-time state). The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the variation time of the identification information in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the identification symbol in the normal symbol game is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. Also, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the manner of opening and closing the blade member 48 according to the result of the normal symbol game is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. By controlling in this way, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start opening 44. That is, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the number of times that the variable information start condition for identifying information per predetermined time is satisfied in a special symbol game is improved.

  Also, the short-time state transition condition for shifting to the short-time game state differs between the full-time short-game state and the half-short-game state. As will be described in detail later, in the full-time short game state, the game state is controlled to the specific game state regardless of the game state before the control to the specific game state is executed, and is controlled to the high probability game state after the end of the specific game state. Failure to do so is a condition for shifting to a short time state. On the other hand, in the half hour short gaming state, the gaming state before the control to the specific gaming state is the high probability gaming state, is controlled to the specific gaming state, and is controlled to the high probability gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. Failure to do so is a condition for shifting to a short time state.

  Here, the description of the gaming state including the specific gaming state is ended, and the gaming state setting table will be described. The various game states described above include “occurrence condition” (game state transition condition), “end condition”, “special symbol game normal variation time”, “specific game state transition probability”, “normal symbol game variation time”, “Normal electric accessory driving mode” and the like are associated with each other. The “occurrence condition” indicates a condition for shifting to the gaming state. “End condition” indicates a condition for ending the gaming state. The “special symbol game normal variation time” is a variation pattern in which reach or the like does not occur in the special symbol game, and indicates the execution time of a variation pattern that is normally selected according to each gaming state. The “specific game state transition probability” indicates the probability of transition to the specific game state. The “ordinary symbol game fluctuation time” indicates the time from when the identification information variation display is started until the identification information is derived and displayed in the ordinary symbol game. The “ordinary electric accessory driving mode” indicates an opening and closing mode of the blade member 48 driven by the normal electric accessory solenoid 118.

  In the normal gaming state 1, that is, the normal gaming state in the “full time short mode setting”, the completion of the full time short gaming state is set as the “occurrence condition” (normal state transition condition). The “end condition” is set as a case where a transition is made to a specific gaming state. The “special symbol game normal fluctuation time” is set to 15 seconds. The “specific game state transition probability” is set to “1/350”. The “normal symbol game fluctuation time” is set to 30 seconds. In the “ordinary electric accessory driving mode”, 0.2 second is set as one time.

  In the high probability gaming state 1, that is, the high probability gaming state in the “full time mode setting”, when the identification information which is a special display mode among the specific display modes is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the specific gaming state. The completion of the specific gaming state is set as “occurrence condition” (high probability state transition condition). The “end condition” is set as a case where a transition is made to a specific gaming state. The “special symbol game normal variation time” is set to 4 seconds. The “specific game state transition probability” is set to “1/70”. The “normal symbol game fluctuation time” is set to 5 seconds. The “normal electric accessory driving mode” is set to 3 times for 2 seconds.

  In the full short time gaming state (the full short time gaming state in the “full short time mode setting”), when identification information that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the specific gaming state, It is set as the “occurrence condition” (time-short state transition condition) that the specific gaming state ends, that is, after the specific gaming state ends, it is not a high probability gaming state. The “end condition” is set to any one of the case where the game proceeds to the specific game state, that is, the specific display mode, or the special symbol game is completed 100 times after the transition to the present state. The “special symbol game normal variation time” is set to 4 seconds. The “specific game state transition probability” is set to “1/350”. The “normal symbol game fluctuation time” is set to 5 seconds. The “normal electric accessory driving mode” is set to 3 times for 2 seconds.

  In the normal gaming state 2, that is, the normal gaming state in the “half-short mode setting”, the first condition is that the specific gaming state is not the high-probability gaming state, that is, the normal gaming state or the half-short time gaming state, When identification information that is a specific display mode and is not a special display mode is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state, and the specific gaming state ends, that is, a high probability gaming state after the specific gaming state ends The fact that the first condition and the second condition are satisfied is set as the “occurrence condition” (normal state transition condition). In addition, the “occurrence condition” is also set to end the half hour short game state. The “end condition” is set as a case where a transition is made to a specific gaming state. The “special symbol game normal fluctuation time” is set to 15 seconds. The “specific game state transition probability” is set to “1/315”. The “normal symbol game fluctuation time” is set to 30 seconds. In the “ordinary electric accessory driving mode”, 0.2 second is set as one time.

  In the high-probability gaming state 2, that is, the high-probability gaming state in the “half-short-time mode setting”, when identification information that is a special display mode among the specific display modes is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the specific gaming state. The completion of the specific gaming state is set as “occurrence condition” (high probability state transition condition). The “end condition” is set as a case where a transition is made to a specific gaming state. The “special symbol game normal variation time” is set to 4 seconds. The “specific game state transition probability” is set to “1/63”. The “normal symbol game fluctuation time” is set to 5 seconds. The “normal electric accessory driving mode” is set to 3 times for 2 seconds.

  Half-short game state (half-short game state in “Half-time mode setting”) is a specific display mode with the first condition that the state before the specific game state is a high-probability game state. When identification information that is not an aspect is derived and displayed, the second condition is that the specific gaming state is controlled and the specific gaming state ends, that is, the specific gaming state does not shift to the high-probability gaming state. The fact that the first condition and the second condition are satisfied is set as the “occurrence condition” (short-time state transition condition). The “end condition” is set to any one of the case where the game proceeds to the specific game state, that is, the specific display mode, or the special symbol game is completed 100 times after the transition to the present state. The “special symbol game normal variation time” is set to 4 seconds. The “specific game state transition probability” is set to “1/315”. The “normal symbol game fluctuation time” is set to 5 seconds. The “normal electric accessory driving mode” is set to 3 times for 2 seconds.

  As described above, the normal game state 1 and the normal game state 2 have different “specific game state transition probabilities” (probabilities of setting specific display modes) and “occurrence conditions”. In addition, the high probability gaming state 1 and the high probability gaming state 2 have different “specific gaming state transition probabilities” (probabilities of specific display modes). Furthermore, the “specific game state transition probability” (probability of a specific display mode) and the “occurrence condition” differ between the full-time short game state and the half-time short game state.

  On the other hand, when comparing “full time-short mode setting” and “half time-short mode setting”, “full time-short mode setting” is more likely than “half-time short-mode setting” to be more likely to shift to the short-time gaming state. That is, there are a plurality of conditions for establishing the time-short state, and any one of the conditions for establishing the time-short state can be selected according to the operation of the control panel 80. In addition, the “specific game state transition probability” (probability of specific display mode) in the normal game state, the high probability game state, and the time-short game state is higher in the “half time-short mode setting” than in the “full time-short mode setting”. high. That is, the probability that the result of the variable display of the identification information by the liquid crystal display device 32 will be set to a specific display mode is set in accordance with the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by operating the control panel 80.

  In addition, the gaming state that is transitioned in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4A is a diagram showing the transition of the gaming state in “full time-short mode setting”, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the gaming state transition in “half-time mode setting”.

  First, the transition of the gaming state in “full time reduction mode setting” will be described with reference to FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 4A, in the case where the gaming state is the normal gaming state 1, as shown by the arrow A1, the game is performed on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display mode. The state is controlled to the specific gaming state 1. Further, even when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state 1, the gaming state is the specific gaming state 1 as indicated by the arrow B1 on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode. To be controlled. Further, even when the gaming state is the full-time short gaming state, the gaming state is the specific gaming state 1 as indicated by the arrow C1 on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode. Controlled.

  In the case where the gaming state is the specific gaming state 1, on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information when shifting to the specific gaming state 1 has become a special display mode among the specific display modes When the specific gaming state 1 ends, the gaming state is controlled to the high probability gaming state 1 as indicated by the arrow F1.

  When the gaming state is the specific gaming state 1, the result of the variable display of the identification information when shifting to the specific gaming state 1 is a specific display mode, but not a special display mode. When the specific gaming state 1 ends, the gaming state is controlled to the full time short gaming state as indicated by an arrow G1.

  When the short-time state end condition is satisfied when the short-time gaming state is full, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state 1 as indicated by an arrow D1.

  On the other hand, the transition of the gaming state in the “half hour / short mode setting” will be described with reference to FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 4B, in the case where the gaming state is the normal gaming state 2, as shown in the arrow A2, the game is performed as shown in the arrow A2 on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information has become a specific display mode. The state is controlled to the specific gaming state 2. In addition, even when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state 2, the gaming state is the specific gaming state 2 as indicated by the arrow B2 on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is in the specific display mode. Controlled. Further, even when the gaming state is the half hour short gaming state, the gaming state is the specific gaming state 2 as indicated by an arrow C2 on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode. Controlled.

  In the case where the gaming state is the specific gaming state 2, on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information when shifting to the specific gaming state 2 has become a special display mode among the specific display modes When the specific gaming state 2 ends, the gaming state is controlled to the high probability gaming state 2 as indicated by an arrow F2.

  In the case where the gaming state is the specific gaming state 2, the result of the variable display of the identification information when transitioning to the specific gaming state 2 becomes a specific display mode, but not a special display mode. When the specific gaming state 2 ends, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state 2 or the half hour short gaming state as indicated by the arrow E2 or the arrow G2. Specifically, when the gaming state is the specific gaming state 2, the result of the variable display of the identification information when shifting to the specific gaming state 2 is a specific display mode, The gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state 2 as shown by an arrow E2 on the condition that the game state before the transition to the specific gaming state 2 is not the high-probability gaming state 2 The On the other hand, when the game state is the specific game state 2, the result of the variable display of the identification information when shifting to the specific game state 2 is a specific display mode, but is not a special display mode. And the gaming state before the transition to the specific gaming state 2 is the high-probability gaming state 2, the gaming state is controlled to the half hour short gaming state as indicated by an arrow G2.

  In this manner, different gaming states are controlled by the spec mode setting set according to the operation of the control panel 80. Specifically, the gaming state is controlled so that the conditions for establishing the time-saving state for shifting to the time-saving gaming state are different. Further, the game state is controlled so that the normal state establishment conditions for shifting to the normal game state are different. That is, the selection of the condition for establishing the time reduction state is executed according to the operation of the control panel 80. Further, the selection of the normal condition establishment condition is executed according to the operation of the control panel 80. As described above, a plurality of types of time-short state establishment conditions are stored, and by selecting the time-short state establishment condition (and the normal state establishment condition) according to the operation of the control panel 80, the time reduction state is established with one gaming machine. Since the conditions can be selected, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of the player such as moving the game hall depending on the game performance, and to reduce the influence of the operation of the game hall. Moreover, since the selection of the short-time state establishment condition is executed according to the player's operation, the short-time state establishment condition desired by the player can be selected at a desired timing.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in the gaming state surrounded by the broken line in FIG. 4, the mode setting of the spec set according to the operation of the control panel 80 is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage on the game hall side due to selection of only an advantageous gaming state according to the gaming state during the game.

[Description of display screen]
In addition, regarding the special symbol game and the normal symbol game executed by the above-described configuration, a display screen related to the spec mode setting will be described with reference to FIG.

[Description of special symbol game]
On the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 5A, variable display of identification information in a plurality of columns (special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) is executed. In addition, the variable display of the identification information starts the variable display of the identification information, and the multiple columns of identification information displayed in a variable manner are derived and displayed in a predetermined order. Such multiple columns of identification information are displayed in a time-varying gaming state or a high-probability gaming state for a shorter time than in the normal gaming state. Then, the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state on condition that the identification information of the plurality of columns derived and displayed is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). . In addition, the gaming state is specified on the condition that the identification information of the plurality of columns that are derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical odd symbols are arranged) in a specific display mode. A transition is made to a gaming state, and after the end of the specific gaming state, a transition is made to a high probability gaming state.

[Description of normal symbol game]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the normal symbol 94 is variably displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When it is detected that the game ball has passed in the vicinity of the above-described ball passage detector 54, the normal symbol 94 is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Such a normal symbol 94 is displayed in a time-variable game state or a high-probability game state with a time variation display shorter than that in the normal game state. As a result of the normal symbol being stopped, for example, when it is stopped and displayed as “◯”, the blade members 48 provided on both the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later change from the closed state to the open state, and the game is displayed on the starting port 44. It becomes easier to enter the ball. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

[Description of game mode selection screen]
In the normal gaming state, when the variable information is not displayed in this manner and the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, that is, when the special symbol storage area is all clear data. As shown in FIG. 5B, a demonstration screen for waiting for a customer is displayed.

  When a demo screen for waiting for a customer is displayed, a game mode selection screen is displayed in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80, as shown in FIG. On this game mode selection screen, a plurality of conditions for establishing a time reduction state are displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 5C, “full time / short mode setting” and “half time / short mode setting” can be designated according to the operation of the control panel 80. This "full time mode setting" is a spec mode setting that has the possibility of shifting to the full time mode, and "half time mode setting" is a spec mode setting that has the possibility of shifting to the half time mode. It is. In FIG. 5C, “full time reduction mode setting” is selected.

  Then, according to the operation of the control panel 80, as shown in FIG. 5D, either “full time / short mode setting” or “half time / short mode setting” is selected. In FIG. 5C, “full time-short mode setting” is selected, but in FIG. 5D, “half-time short time mode setting” is selected according to the operation of the control panel 80.

  As an example of a specific operation method, a game mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 5C is displayed by operating the enter button 83 on the control panel 80. When the game mode selection screen is displayed, either full time setting or half time setting is selected and displayed according to the operation of the direction key 81. Then, in accordance with the operation of the enter button 82, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, according to the operation of the cancel button 83, the selection operation is canceled and the game mode selection screen is erased.

  This makes it possible to select conditions for establishing a short-time state with a single gaming machine, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of the player such as moving the game hall depending on the gaming performance and reducing the influence of the operation of the game hall. be able to. Moreover, since the selection of the short-time state establishment condition is executed according to the player's operation, the short-time state establishment condition desired by the player can be selected at a desired timing.

  Further, as described above, the selection of the condition for establishing the short time state can be executed in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80, but in the specific gaming state, the high probability gaming state, and the short time gaming state different from the normal gaming state, Selection of the condition for establishing the short-time state is restricted.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5E, in the specific gaming state, the high probability gaming state, and the short-time gaming state different from the normal gaming state, the variable information is not displayed and the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is If it is “0”, that is, if all of the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) described later are clear data, as shown in FIG. The demo screen is displayed. In the specific game state, since the special symbol game has not ended, the demonstration screen for waiting for customers and the game mode selection screen are not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and the selection of the game mode is effectively restricted. Is done.

  When a demonstration screen for waiting for customers is displayed, the game mode selection screen is displayed without displaying the game mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 5 (g) according to the operation of the control panel 80. A mode setting prohibition screen is displayed to the effect that is restricted. As an example of a specific operation method, by operating the enter button 83 on the control panel 80, the game mode selection screen as shown in FIG. A display indicating that such a game mode cannot be selected is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage on the game hall side due to selection of only an advantageous gaming state according to the gaming state during the game.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment that can switch the mode of the specification between `` full time short mode setting '' having a full time short game state and `` half time short mode setting '' having a half time short game state, the full time short game state is The probability of shifting to the specific gaming state from the half hour short gaming state is set low. For this reason, when the regulation is not performed as described above, after selecting the “half-short time mode setting” in the normal gaming state and increasing the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state, It is possible to select only a game state that is relatively advantageous to the player, such as selecting “Setting” to shift to the short-time game state, and there is a risk of causing a disadvantage to the game hall manager, etc. there were. In this way, in the specific gaming state, the probability improvement state, and the short-time state, by restricting the selection of the short-time state establishment condition, only the advantageous gaming state is selected according to the gaming state during the game side, It is possible to prevent the disadvantages.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that various controls might be performed by the specific operation method mentioned above, you may comprise so that various controls may be performed not only by this but another operation method.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 6 to 17 and FIGS. 18 to 25 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 8) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 6, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 8, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 18, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S16). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15 and step S16 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d, is executed (step S43). And various types such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. The timer update process is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation indicating a variation display pattern of the identification information. Includes pattern specification commands. That is, as will be described later, the variable display command information of the identification information and the information indicating the specific gaming state are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a command for causing the payout device 128 to play a prize ball to the payout / launch control circuit 126 (step S49). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the interruption, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, a process of loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved pieces when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a reserved number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demo screen is displayed, and a game mode selection screen can be displayed according to the operation of the control panel 80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. . In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 determines that the special winning opening winning counter is “10” or more when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the large winning opening is open, It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the opening upper limit time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the extra ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 determines that the winning status is when the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and the monitoring time of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the game ball does not pass through the specific area in FIG. 5 or the condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 indicates the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. The value (08) is set in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in order to vary the jackpot probability when a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. . The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the case of not being in the specific gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the specific gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the specific gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the specific gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The process of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the specific game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific gaming state is ended. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The specific gaming state will be terminated on the condition that the 15th round) has been completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S100, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S100, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the control panel 80. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is an input from the control panel 80, it moves the process to step S112 in FIG. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there has been an input from the control panel 80, it moves the process to step S103.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is different. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state (result of variable display of identification information) The probability of having a specific display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and the selected jackpot determination table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for symbol determination. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column are the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column are the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, (3 frames) is determined to be corrected, and control is performed so as not to be a big hit. That is, by this step, the result of variable display of identification information is determined before the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. In addition, as will be described later, in addition to variable display command information as a command for executing variable display of identification information, the variation pattern designation command determines whether to win or lose by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Information (information indicating that a specific gaming state is set) is also included. In the present embodiment, the variable display command information and the information indicating the specific gaming state are configured to be included in the same variation pattern designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, the variable display command information and the information indicating the specific gaming state may be included in other different commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S109, the main CPU 66 reads the time / short / high flag and the high / probability flag, and if it is determined that the time / short / long flag is “33” or the high probability flag is “77”, When the corresponding fluctuation pattern (for example, a standard fluctuation pattern derived and displayed in 4 seconds) is selected and it is determined that the hour / middle flag is not “33” and the high probability flag is not “77”, A variation pattern corresponding to the normal time (for example, a standard variation pattern derived and displayed in 15 seconds) is selected.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S100 that there is an input from the control panel 80, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is “77” (step S112). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag and determines whether or not it is “77”. When determining that the high probability flag is “77”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S115. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the high probability flag is “77”, it moves the process to step S113.

  If it is not determined that the high probability flag is “77” by the process of step S112, it is determined whether or not the hour / middle flag is “33” (step S113). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the time / short flag and determines whether or not it is “33”. If the main CPU 66 determines that the hour / middle flag is “33”, it moves the process to step S115. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the hour / middle flag is “33”, it moves the process to step S114.

  If it is not determined that the high probability flag is “77” by the process of step S112 and it is not determined that the hour / middle flag is “33” by the process of step S113, the specification setting process is performed. Execute (Step S114). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes various processes such as selection of spec mode setting and screen display for selecting the mode setting, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In other words, one of a plurality of types of time-short state establishment conditions can be selected according to the operation of the control panel 80, so that one game machine can select the time-short state establishment conditions. It is possible to eliminate the complexity of the player such as moving the game hall and to reduce the influence of the operation of the game hall. In addition, since the selection of the short-time state establishment condition is executed according to the player's operation, the short-time state establishment condition desired by the player can be selected at a desired timing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  When it is determined that the high probability flag is “77” by the process of step S112, or when it is determined that the short / medium flag is “33” by the process of step S113 (that is, the high probability gaming state) In the full-time short game state and the half-time short game state), the specification setting prohibition display process is executed (step S115). In this process, the main CPU 66 uses the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to supply the sub-control circuit 200 with a spec setting prohibit command for displaying the spec setting prohibit screen as shown in FIG. Based on this, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The variables stored in this way are supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a spec setting prohibition command by the process of step S47 of FIG. Further, in the case of the specific game state, both the processes of step S114 and step S115 are not executed. In other words, in the specific gaming state, specification setting is not performed, and specification setting is not restricted. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 displays a specification setting prohibition screen. In other words, in the specific gaming state, the probability improvement state, and the short-time state, the selection of conditions for establishing the short-time state is restricted. Can be prevented. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Spec setting process]
The subroutine executed in step S114 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, a selected image display process is executed (step S501). In this process, the main CPU 66 uses the data read from the main ROM 68 to supply the sub-control circuit 200 with a selection screen display command for displaying the game mode selection screen as shown in FIG. Based on this, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The variables stored in this way are supplied as selection screen display commands from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 displays a selection screen. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S502.

  In step S502, it is determined whether full time has been selected. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that “full time reduction mode setting” is selected in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80, the process proceeds to step S <b> 503. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that “full time reduction mode setting” has been selected, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S505.

  If it is not determined that “full time / short mode setting” has been selected in the process of step S502, it is determined whether or not half time / short time has been selected (step S505). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that “half-short-time mode setting” has been selected in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80, the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the “half-time mode setting” has been selected, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  If it is determined in the process of step S502 that “full time mode setting” has been selected, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting “1” in the spec flag (step S503). As a result, according to the operation of the control panel 80, the time-short state establishment condition in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is selected as “full time-short mode setting”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S504.

  In step S504, processing for setting a full time reduction setting command is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores data in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to supply the sub-control circuit 200 with a full time setting command indicating that “full time setting” is selected. Update the positioned variable. The variables stored in this way are supplied as a full time setting command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 executes various processes such as effects corresponding to “full time reduction mode setting” in response to the full time reduction setting command. For example, the mode setting of the set spec is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  If it is determined in the process of step S505 that “half time / short mode setting” is selected, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting “2” in the spec flag (step S506). As a result, according to the operation of the control panel 80, the time-short state establishment condition in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is selected as “half time-short mode setting”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S507.

  In step S507, processing for setting a half hour / short setting command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores the half time setting command indicating that “half time setting” has been selected to the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to supply the sub control circuit 200 with a half time setting command. Update the positioned variable. The variables stored in this way are supplied as a half-hour setting command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 executes various processes such as effects corresponding to “half time / short mode setting” in response to the half time / short time setting command. For example, the mode setting of the set spec is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In this way, by executing the processing from step S502 to step S507, one of a plurality of types of time-saving state establishment conditions can be selected according to the operation of the control panel 80. Since the conditions for establishing the short-time state can be selected, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of the player such as moving the game hall depending on the game performance, and to reduce the influence of the operation of the game hall. In addition, since the selection of the short-time state establishment condition is executed according to the player's operation, the short-time state establishment condition desired by the player can be selected at a desired timing.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. A determination is made (step S132). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S133. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 Exit the subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, it moves the process to step S136.

  In step S136, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S134, a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S135). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S137.

  In step S137, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is “77”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the high probability flag is “77”, it moves the process to step S138. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the high probability flag is “77”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S139.

  If it is determined that the high probability flag is “77” in the process of step S137, a process of updating various flags is executed (step S138). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores “00” in the high probability flag. The main CPU 66 stores “1” in the time reduction determination flag. The main CPU 66 stores “00” in the hour / middle flag. Thus, by storing “1” in the time reduction determination flag, it is stored that the gaming state before the big hit is the high probability gaming state. In addition, initialization of the high probability flag and the hour / medium flag is executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  If it is not determined that the high probability flag is “77” by the process of step S137, a process of updating various flags is executed (step S139). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores “00” in the high probability flag. The main CPU 66 stores “0” in the time reduction determination flag. The main CPU 66 stores “00” in the hour / middle flag. As described above, by storing “0” in the time reduction determination flag, it is stored that the gaming state before the big hit was not the high probability gaming state. In addition, initialization of the high probability flag and the hour / medium flag is executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
The subroutine executed in step S77 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open (step S151). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S152, and the control state flag indicates that the big prize opening is open. If it is not determined that the value is a value, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S152, it is determined whether or not the grand prize winning prize counter is “10” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize winning prize counter is “10” or more, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S154 and does not decide that the big winning prize winning counter is “10” or more. In this case, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening time timer is “0” (step S153). When the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S154, and when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the big prize opening time timer is “0”. Ends this subroutine. That is, when it is determined that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, or when it is decided that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S154, and the big prize opening prize is obtained. When it is not determined that the counter is “10” or more, and when it is not determined that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S154, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  In step S155, a special winning opening closing process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to close the special winning opening. The variables stored in this manner will cause the special winning opening solenoid 120 to be closed by the process of step S46 of FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting the winning ball residual ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer (step S156). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Monitoring of residual ball in big prize award]
The subroutine executed in step S78 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the extra ball remaining ball monitoring (step S161), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. (Step S162). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the extra ball residual ball monitoring and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S163. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that it is a value indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball, or if it is not determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not a specific area has passed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a predetermined detection signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102 between the opening of the big prize opening and the execution of this process, and based on this. If it is determined that the specific area has passed, the process proceeds to step S164. If it is not determined that the specific area has passed, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S164, a determination is made as to whether or not the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is “15” or more. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the value read from the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S167, where the number of big prize opening is “15” or more. If it is not determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S165, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management as the control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer (step S166). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S167, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting the time corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer (step S168). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The subroutine executed in step S79 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval (step S181), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. This is performed (step S182). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the big hit end interval and determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S182. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S183, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag positioned in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S184.

  In step S184, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol determined by the process of step S107 in FIG. 10 is a specific symbol. If the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, that is, if the main CPU 66 determines to shift to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S185 and determines that the jackpot symbol is the specific symbol. If it is not determined, that is, if it is not determined to shift to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, the process proceeds to step S186.

  If it is determined in step S184 that the big hit symbol is a specific symbol, processing for setting a high probability flag is executed (step S185). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets “77” in the high probability flag. Thus, the main CPU 66 sets the high probability flag when the jackpot symbol is the specific symbol, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is a special display mode, and enters the high probability gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. Will be controlled. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol by the process of step S184, it is determined whether or not the spec flag is “1” (step S186). In this process, when the main CPU 66 reads the spec flag and determines that the spec flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that “full time reduction mode setting” is selected, the process proceeds to step S188. Transfer. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the spec flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that “half-time mode setting” is selected, the process proceeds to step S187.

  If it is not determined that the spec flag is “1” by the process of step S186, it is determined whether or not the time reduction determination flag is “1” (step S186). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the time reduction determination flag and determines that the time reduction determination flag is “1”, that is, determines that the gaming state before the transition to the specific gaming state is the high probability gaming state. In step S188, the process proceeds to step S188. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the time reduction determination flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that the gaming state before the transition to the specific gaming state is not the high probability gaming state, this subroutine Exit.

  When it is determined that the spec flag is “1” by the process of step S186, or when it is determined that the time reduction determination flag is “1” by the process of step S187, the main CPU 66 displays the time reduction medium flag. “33” is stored in the memory, and “101” is stored in the variation counter (step S188).

  According to step S184, step S186 to step S188, in the “full time-short mode setting”, this process is executed when the specific gaming state is not finished and the state does not shift to the high-probability gaming state. That is, when the result of variable display of the identification information is a jackpot symbol excluding the specific symbol, control is performed to shift to the full-time short gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. On the other hand, in the “half hour / short mode setting”, this process is performed when the game state before the transition to the specific game state is the high probability game state without shifting to the high probability game state after the specific game state ends. Will be executed. In other words, in the case of a high probability gaming state, when the result of variable display of the identification information is a jackpot symbol excluding the specific symbol, control is performed to shift to the half-short gaming state after the specific gaming state is ended. Become. Thus, there are a plurality of conditions for establishing the time-short state, and any one of the conditions for establishing the time-short state can be selected according to the operation of the control panel 80. This makes it possible to select conditions for establishing a short-time state with a single gaming machine, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of the player such as moving the game hall depending on the gaming performance and reducing the influence of the operation of the game hall. be able to. In addition, since the selection of the short-time state establishment condition is executed according to the player's operation, the short-time state establishment condition desired by the player can be selected at a desired timing. By setting “101” to the variation counter, the short-time gaming state (full short-time gaming state, half-short short-time gaming state) is executed over the variable display of identification information 100 times (short time number). Become. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol game end processing]
The subroutine executed in step S80 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game (step S191), and the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S192. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, this subroutine is ended.

  If it is determined in the process of step S191 that the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the number of holds (step S192). Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). This is executed (step S193), and a process of setting clear data in the special symbol storage area (4) is executed (step S194). As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the number of reserved items is updated. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag (step S195). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S196.

  In step S196, it is determined whether or not the hour / middle flag is “33”. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the time / short flag, and if it is determined that the time / short flag is “33”, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the variation counter (step S197), and step S198. Move processing to. In other words, if the game is in the short-time gaming state, the number of times of the short-time gaming state is counted. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the hour / middle flag is “33”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S198, it is determined whether or not the variation counter is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation counter, and if it is determined that the variation counter is “0”, the main CPU 66 executes a process of storing “00” in the hour / short flag (step S199). Exit the subroutine. That is, when the counted number of short gaming states is a predetermined number, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the variation counter is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S16 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 18, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S202 to step S206 indicate the normal symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and correspond to the numerical values according to the numerical values of the normal symbol control state flags. One step is executed, and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, processing for loading the normal symbol control state flag is executed (step S201). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202 to step S206, which will be described later, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag. This normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S202 to S206 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S202, a normal symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 19, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol, and there is a reserved number. In such a case, a hit determination is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management in the ordinary symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S203 is executed after the variation time determined this time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, normal symbol variation time monitoring processing is executed. Although described in detail with reference to FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 indicates the normal symbol display time management when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management and the variation time has elapsed. The value (02) is set in the normal symbol control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S204 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, a normal symbol display time monitoring process is executed. Although the details will be described with reference to FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management, and whether or not it is a hit when the waiting time after determination has elapsed. to decide. When the main CPU 66 wins, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating that the normal electric accessory is released to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S205. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S205.

  In step S205, an ordinary electric accessory release process is executed. Although details will be described with reference to FIG. 22, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric role is released, the main CPU 66 receives a predetermined number of start winnings while the normal electric role is being released. It is determined whether or not any of the condition that the normal electric service opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to bring the blade member 48 that is a normal electric accessory into a closed state. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S206.

  In step S206, a normal symbol game end process is executed. Although the details will be described with reference to FIG. 23, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol by “1”. The memory is updated as follows. The main CPU 66 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next normal symbol variation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S201. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S202 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check (step S511), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol storage check. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating the normal symbol storage check, the subroutine is terminated. In step S512, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the reserved number related to the normal symbol is “0”, and if it is determined that the reserved number related to the normal symbol is “0”, the normal symbol is determined. Demo display processing is executed (step S513). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores in the main RAM 70 a variable for supplying a normal symbol demo display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in order to perform a normal symbol demo display. As a result, a normal symbol demo effect is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. This normal symbol demonstration effect is to blink the normal symbol hold lamp 50 in a predetermined manner, for example. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Note that the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is increased by “1” up to a predetermined number (for example, “4”) when a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54, and the normal symbol game is increased. When the variable display of the normal symbol is finished, “1” is subtracted. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S514.

  In step S514, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal ball starting region passes (by passing the game ball in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54) and the main ROM 68. Refer to the judgment value per normal symbol. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random number value for normal symbol determination matches the normal symbol determination value, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) and sets the winning flag. Store “77”. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a lost symbol (for example, “x” symbol) when the random number for determining the normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, and sets the hit flag. “00” is stored. The winning symbol and the lost symbol stored in this way are supplied as a normal symbol designating command derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S515.

  In step S515, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is “77”, or the short / medium time flag is “33”, that is, whether the high probability game state or the short time game state. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag and the short / medium flag and determines that the high probability flag is “77” or the short / medium flag is “33”, that is, the high probability gaming state. Alternatively, if it is in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S516. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the high probability flag is not “77” and the short / medium time flag is not “33”, that is, if the main CPU 66 determines that the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are not set, step S517 Move processing to.

  If it is determined in the process of step S515 that the high probability flag is “77” or the short / medium flag is “33”, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a fluctuation pattern for 5 seconds in the main RAM 70. And set the normal symbol waiting time timer to 5 seconds (step S516). The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a normal symbol variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display related to the normal symbol in response to the received normal symbol variation pattern designation command. As a result, in the short-time gaming state or the high-probability gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is 5 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S518.

  If it is determined by the processing in step S515 that the high probability flag is not “77” and the hour / middle flag is not “33”, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a fluctuation pattern for 30 seconds in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The normal symbol waiting time timer is set to 30 seconds (step S517). The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is also supplied as a normal symbol variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 in the same manner as the processing described above. An effect display corresponding to the symbol variation pattern designation command is executed. As a result, in the short time gaming state or the high probability gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S518.

  In step S518, a process of setting a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management as the normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag. And the process which clears the memory area used for the fluctuation | variation display of the normal symbol this time is performed (step S519). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol change time monitoring process]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management (step S531), and the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Whether or not (step S532). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol variation time management and the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S533. Transfer. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 does not determine that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating normal symbol variation time management, or does not determine that the normal symbol wait time timer is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S533, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management as the normal symbol control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting a waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the waiting time timer (step S534). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time monitoring process]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management (step S541), and the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Is determined (step S542). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating normal symbol display time management and the normal symbol wait time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 performs the process in step S543. Transfer. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 does not determine that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating normal symbol display time management, or does not determine that the normal symbol wait time timer is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S543, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is “77”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the winning flag is “77”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S544, and when it determines that the winning flag is “77”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S545. Move processing to.

  In step S544, a process of setting a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game as the normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag. Thereby, the blade member 48 is maintained in a closed state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S545, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is “77” or the short / medium time flag is “33”, that is, whether the high probability game state or the short time game state. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag and the short / medium flag and determines that the high probability flag is “77” or the short / medium flag is “33”, that is, the high probability gaming state. Alternatively, if it is in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S546. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the high probability flag is not “77” and the short / short-time flag is not “33”, that is, if the main CPU 66 determines that the high-probability gaming state or the short-time gaming state is not set, step S548 is performed. Move processing to.

  If it is determined in the process of step S545 that the high probability flag is “77” or the hour / midtime flag is “33”, the high probability / hour / hour ordinary electric power release setting process is executed. (Step S546). In this process, the main CPU 66 performs opening setting for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118. The opening setting set here is an opening setting for the ordinary electric accessory in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state (“full-time short gaming state”, “half-hour short gaming state”). Specifically, the main CPU 66 operates the main blade member 48 in order to drive the blade member 48 to open for 2 seconds, closed for 1 second, open for 2 seconds, closed for 1 second, and open for 2 seconds. Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The variables stored in this way drive the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 by the processing of step S46 in FIG. 7 to make the blade member 48 open or closed. The blade member 48 is not limited to the opened state. Of course, the blade member 48 is opened several times even if the blade member 48 is opened only once (for example, a mode in which 4 seconds is opened once). The mode (for example, the mode which makes 2 seconds an open state 2 times) may be sufficient. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (for example, 8 seconds) indicating high probability / short time normal power release to the normal power release timer (step S547). Thus, by controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, it is possible to drive the blade member 48 in the case of the high probability gaming state, the short time gaming state (the full time short gaming state, the half time short gaming state), and the start port It becomes easy for a game ball to enter 44. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S540.

  If it is determined in the process of step S545 that the high probability flag is not “77” and the hour / short time flag is not “33”, the main CPU 66 performs an opening setting for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118. (Step S548). The opening setting set here is the opening setting for the ordinary electric accessory in normal time (normal gaming state, specific gaming state). Specifically, the main CPU 66 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to drive the blade member 48 in the open state of 0.2 seconds. The variables stored in this way drive the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 by the processing of step S46 in FIG. 7 to make the blade member 48 open or closed. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (for example, 0.2 seconds) indicating normal normal utility release in the normal electrical utility release timer (step S549). Thus, by controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the blade member 48 can be driven in a normal time (in a normal game state or a specific game state), and a game ball can easily enter the start port 44. It becomes like this.

  In the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state described above, it is easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44 than in normal times (when the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state is set), and the special symbol normal fluctuation time is shorter. In other words, the number of times that the variable information start condition of the identification information per predetermined time is satisfied is improved. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S540.

  In step S540, a process of setting an initial value (0) to the ordinary electronic winning prize counter is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets an initial value “0” in the ordinary electric winning prize counter when the blade member 48 is in an open state. Thus, as will be described later, when the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is changed from the open state to the closed state on condition that the number of game balls won in the start port 44 reaches a predetermined number. Will be controlled. Then, a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released is set in the normal symbol control state flag (step S550). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating that the normal electric utility is released in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Regular power release processing]
The subroutine executed in step S205 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released (step S561). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal symbol control state is released, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S562, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates that the normal symbol control state flag is released. If it is not determined that the value is indicative of, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S562, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning prize counter is “4” or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the ordinary electric winning prize counter, and if it is determined that the ordinary electric winning prize counter is “4” or more, the process proceeds to step S564. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the ordinary electronic winning prize counter is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S563. Note that this ordinary electric winning prize counter counts the number of game balls won at the start port 44 when the blade member 48 is in an open state by the process of step S43 in FIG. Updated to For this reason, when the number of game balls won in the start opening 44 becomes “4”, the processing is shifted to the processing in step S564.

  In step S563, it is determined whether or not the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”, it moves the process to step S564. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S564, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol in the normal symbol control state flag. Then, the ordinary electronic combination closing setting process is executed (step S565). In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the variables located in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to drive the blade member 48 to the closed state. The variables stored in this way make the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 closed by the processing of step S46 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol game end processing]
The subroutine executed in step S206 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game (step S571), and the normal symbol control state flag ends the normal symbol game. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the present subroutine is terminated.

  If the normal symbol control state flag is determined to be a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game by the processing of step S571, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol (step S572). ). Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each of the data of the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) from the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (3). This is executed (step S573), and a process of setting clear data in the normal symbol storage area (4) is executed (step S574). As a result, updating of the data in the normal symbol storage area, that is, updating of the number of holds related to the normal symbol is executed. The data set in the normal symbol storage area (0) is used for the next normal symbol hit determination. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check as the normal symbol control state flag (step S575). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Random number update processing]
The subroutine executed in step S42 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, update processing of the jackpot determination random number is executed (step S211). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25, the main CPU 66 updates the jackpot determination random number counter. Then, the big hit symbol random number update process is executed (step S213). In this processing, the main CPU 66 updates the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. Subsequently, the normal symbol per-determination random number update process is executed (step S214). In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the normal symbol determination random number counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Random number update process for jackpot determination]
The subroutine executed in step S211 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, a process of increasing the jackpot determination random number by “1” is executed (step S221). In this process, the main CPU 66 increments the jackpot determination random number counter by “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S222.

  In step S222, it is determined whether or not the spec flag is “1”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 reads the spec flag and determines that the spec flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that the “full time-short mode setting” is set, the big hit determination random number maximum value Is set to “700” (step S223), and the process proceeds to step S225. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the spec flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that the “half hour / short mode setting” is set, the maximum value for the big hit determination random number is “630”. Is set (step S224), and the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S225, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number counter is larger than the maximum value of the jackpot determination random number. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the value stored from the jackpot determination random number counter, the value of the jackpot determination random number counter, and the jackpot determination random number maximum value set by the process of step S223 or step S224. Compare Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number counter is larger than the maximum value of the jackpot determination random number based on the comparison result. When the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the big hit determination random number counter is larger than the maximum value of the big hit determination random number, the main CPU 66 executes a process of storing “0” in the big hit determination random number counter (step S226). Exit. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the value of the jackpot determination random number counter is greater than the maximum value of the jackpot determination random number, this subroutine is terminated. That is, by executing this subroutine, the maximum jackpot determination random number maximum value is changed corresponding to the type of mode setting selected by operating the control panel 80, so that it is stored in the selected jackpot determination table. The probability that the predetermined jackpot value matches the jackpot determination random number value will change. That is, the probability that the result of the variable display of the identification information by the liquid crystal display device 32 is set to a specific display mode is set in accordance with the type of the condition for establishing the short time state selected by the operation of the control panel 80. As a result, the degree of advantage for a player differs depending on the type of conditions for establishing a short-time state. Therefore, the degree of advantage for a player due to a change in game performance by varying the probability of a specific display mode depending on the type of conditions for establishing a short-time state. It is possible to reduce the change of.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

  For example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command based on the variation pattern designation command, and selects the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Set to. For example, in the case of a short-time gaming state (full short-time gaming state, half-short-time gaming state) or a high-probability gaming state, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to these gaming states, and uses the selected effect pattern as a work piece. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 210. It is also possible to extract the effect display selection random number from the effect display selection random number counter or the like and select the present effect pattern based on the random value.

  Further, when receiving the derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the derived symbol designation command and sets it in the work RAM 210.

  Furthermore, when receiving the derived normal symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the symbol to be derived and displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the derived normal symbol designation command. Furthermore, when receiving the normal symbol variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the variation pattern of the normal symbol to be variably displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the normal symbol variation pattern designation command.

  Further, when the sub CPU 206 receives the specification setting prohibition command, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating that the specification setting prohibition screen is displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the specification setting prohibition command. Furthermore, when receiving the selection screen display command, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating that the selection screen is displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the selection screen display command.

  Further, when the sub CPU 206 receives a full time setting command, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating that “full time setting” is selected in the work RAM 210 based on the full time setting command. Furthermore, when the sub CPU 206 receives a half time setting command, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating that “half time setting” is selected in the work RAM 210 based on the half time setting command. Thereby, the sub control circuit 200 can recognize the mode setting in the main control circuit 60. As a result, various processes such as displaying an image indicating the type of the set time saving mode setting on the liquid crystal display device 32 are possible. Also, when other received commands such as a demo display command and a normal symbol demo display command are received, control based on the received command is executed.

  Then, based on the derived symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, etc., the sub CPU 206 identifies identification information images corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (in the special symbol game). Data for deriving and displaying the identification information image to be used and data for displaying the production pattern are supplied to the VDP 212. Further, data for deriving and displaying a normal symbol image in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and data for displaying an effect pattern in the normal symbol based on a derived normal symbol designation command, a normal symbol variation pattern designation command, etc. Is supplied to the VDP 212. Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for displaying the selection screen and the spec setting prohibition screen to the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the spec setting prohibition command, the selection screen display command, and the like to the VDP 212.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the VDP 212 to cause variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, and the effect pattern selected along with the variable display of the identification information. The effect display corresponding to is executed.

[Display control processing]
Based on the data from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, normal symbol image data from the image data ROM 216, and superimposes them. Then, display is performed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 reads out the image data constituting the selection screen and the specification setting prohibition screen from the image data ROM 216 based on the data from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes them on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Display the specification setting prohibition screen. That is, display control for the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed based on the result of variable display of the identification information determined by the main control circuit 60 and transmitted as a command.

  By executing such processing, it is possible to select conditions for establishing the short-time state with a single gaming machine, so that it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the player such as moving the game hall depending on the gaming performance, and The influence of operation can be reduced.

  In addition, since the selection of the short-time state establishment condition is executed according to the player's operation, the short-time state establishment condition desired by the player can be selected at a desired timing.

  Furthermore, since the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the type of conditions for establishing the short time state, the degree of advantage for the player by changing the gaming performance by changing the probability of a specific display mode depending on the type of conditions for establishing the short time state Change can be reduced.

  Furthermore, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage on the game hall side by selecting only an advantageous game state according to the game state during the game.

  Note that the above-described variable display determination unit corresponds to, for example, a unit such as the main CPU 66 that executes Step S105, Step S107, and Step S108 (FIG. 10) in the present embodiment. The above-described specific game state control means corresponds to, for example, means such as the main CPU 66 that executes at least steps S75 to S79 (FIG. 8) in the present embodiment. The probability improvement state control means described above selects, for example, a jackpot determination table at the time of high probability based on at least the high probability flag being established in step S105 (FIG. 10) in the present embodiment, and based on this This corresponds to a means such as the main CPU 66 that executes processing for determining the big hit. The time reduction state control means described above, for example, the process of selecting a variation pattern based on the time reduction / middle flag at least in step S109 (FIG. 10) in this embodiment, and step S516, step S517 (FIG. 19), step S545, step S546. This corresponds to means such as the main CPU 66 for executing step S547 (FIG. 21). The selection means described above corresponds to, for example, means such as the main CPU 66 that executes at least step S503 and step S506 (FIG. 12) in the present embodiment. The probability setting means described above corresponds to, for example, a means such as the main CPU 66 that executes at least steps S223 and S224 (FIG. 25) in the present embodiment. The selection restricting means described above corresponds to, for example, means such as the main CPU 66 that executes at least step S112 and step S113 (FIG. 11) in the present embodiment.

[Other Embodiments]
Another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 26 is a figure which shows a part of embodiment, and is not restricted to this. In addition, the left column in FIG. 26 indicates the number indicating the embodiment, the middle column indicates the setting in the full short time gaming state, and the right column indicates the setting in the half time short gaming state. In the following description, numbers indicating the embodiments will be used, and the numbers indicating the embodiments will be described in parentheses.

[Second Embodiment]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 (1), there are a plurality of types of conditions for establishing a time-short state and a probability of shifting to a specific gaming state, and any one of the plurality of types of conditions for establishing a time-short state is set on the control panel 80. Is selected according to the selected operation, and the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected (the result of the variable display of the identification information by the liquid crystal display device 32 is set as the specific display mode) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are a plurality of conditions for establishing a short-time state, and if the configuration is such that any one of the plurality of conditions for establishing a short-time state is selected, there is another aspect. May be. For example, as shown in FIG. 26 (2), there are a plurality of types of conditions for establishing a time-short state, and one of the plurality of conditions for establishing a time-short state is selected, and the condition corresponding to the selected condition for establishing a time-short state is selected. Thus, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state may be set to the same probability.

[Third Embodiment]
Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (3), the short-time state establishment condition, the short-time state termination condition for terminating the short-time gaming state (the above-mentioned “end condition”, for example, the short-time number that is the number of times of variable display of identification information). There are a plurality of types, and any one of the plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions is selected in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80, and the identification information that becomes the short-time state corresponding to the type of the selected short-time state establishment condition The number of variable displays may be set. In this case, in the gaming state setting table, the “end condition” for ending the short-time gaming state, that is, the number of times of variable display of the identification information to be in the short-time gaming state (continuing the short-time gaming state) is set in the spec mode setting. A plurality of types are stored correspondingly.

  In the flowchart described above, “101” is set in the variation counter in step S188 of FIG. 16, but in the embodiment as shown in FIG. 26 (3), in the processing sequence of step S188, the main CPU 66 If it is determined whether or not the spec flag is “1” and it is determined that the spec flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that “full time mode setting” is set, “81” is set in the number counter, and “33” is set in the hour / short flag. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the spec flag is “1”, that is, when it is determined that the “half-time mode setting” is set, “101” is set in the variation counter. Then, “33” is set in the hour / middle flag.

  By executing the processing in this way, the number of variable display times of the identification information to be in the short time state is set in accordance with the type of the short time state establishment condition selected by the operation of the control panel 80, and the short time state is established. Since the degree of advantage for the player varies depending on the type of condition, the change in the degree of advantage for the player due to a change in game performance can be reduced by varying the number of variable display times that result in the time-short state depending on the type of condition for establishing the time-short state. Can do. Note that the above-described time reduction number setting means corresponds to, for example, a means such as the main CPU 66 that executes at least step S188 (FIG. 16) in the present embodiment.

  In addition, although such a short number of times shows the continuous number of times which will be in a short-time game state, it is not restricted to this, and this short time number does not ask | require continuous or discontinuous. Furthermore, the time-short state end condition is that the number of times that the identification information is variably displayed reaches a predetermined number, but may be in another mode.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 26 (4), the short-time state establishment condition and, for example, the closed state in the open state in the specific gaming state such as the maximum number of winnings during the big hit round, which is the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening, There are multiple types of conditions to be selected, one of the multiple types of short-time state establishment conditions is selected according to the operation of the control panel 80, and the big hit round is selected according to the type of the selected short-time state establishment condition You may comprise so that a middle winning maximum count number may be set. In this case, in the gaming state setting table, a plurality of types of maximum number of winning prizes during the big hit round are stored corresponding to the spec mode setting.

  In the flowchart described above, it is determined in step S152 in FIG. 14 whether or not the grand prize winning prize counter is “10” or more. In the embodiment as shown in FIG. 26 (4), the process in step S152 is performed. In the order, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the spec flag is “1”, and if it is determined that the spec flag is “1”, that is, it is determined that “full time mode setting” is set. In this case, the maximum number of winning prizes during the big hit round is set to “8”. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the spec flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that the “half-time / short-time mode setting” is set, the main winning round winning maximum count number is set to “ Set 10 ”. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big prize winning prize counter has reached the maximum number of winnings during the big hit round, and when determining that the big winning prize winning counter has reached the maximum number of winnings during the big hit round, If the process proceeds to step S154 and it is not determined that the big prize winning prize counter has reached the maximum number of winnings during the big hit round, the process moves to step S153.

  By executing the processing in this manner, the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening which is a condition for making the closed state in the open state corresponding to the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by operating the control panel 80 Since the degree of advantage in the number of balls to be paid out to the player differs depending on the type of conditions for establishing the short-time state, the game ball to the big prize opening in the first state of the big prize opening during the specific gaming state By changing the number of winnings depending on the type of conditions established, it is possible to reduce the change in the degree of advantage for the player due to the change in game performance. The winning number setting means described above corresponds to, for example, a means such as the main CPU 66 that executes at least step S152 (FIG. 14) in the present embodiment.

  In addition, as a condition for the closed state in the open state in the special gaming state, the maximum number of winning prizes during the big hit round, which is the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is given as an example, but another mode may be used. For example, there are a plurality of opening upper limit times, and one of the plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions is selected in accordance with the operation of the control panel 80, and the selected short-time state establishment condition is selected. The opening upper limit time may be set. In this case, in the gaming state setting table, a plurality of types of opening upper limit times are stored corresponding to the spec mode setting.

  Further, in the flowchart described above, the process of setting the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big winning opening opening time timer is executed in the processing of step 75 and step S76 of FIG. 75, in the process of step S76 (FIG. 8), the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the spec flag is “1”, and if it is determined that the spec flag is “1”, that is, “full time reduction mode” When it is determined that “set” is set, the upper limit time for opening is set to 25 seconds. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the spec flag is “1”, that is, if it is determined that the “half time / short mode setting” is set, the upper open limit time is set to 30 seconds. . Further, in step S153, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening time timer is “0” in step S153 of FIG.

  By executing the processing in this manner, the upper limit opening time of the special winning opening, which is a condition for the closed state in the open state, is set in accordance with the type of the short time state establishment condition selected by operating the control panel 80. Therefore, because the degree of advantage in the number of balls thrown to the player varies depending on the type of short-time state establishment condition, by varying the opening upper limit time in the open state of the big winning opening according to the type of establishment condition during a specific game state, A change in the degree of advantage for the player due to a change in the game performance can be reduced.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 26 (5), there are a plurality of types of conditions for establishing a time-saving state and a maximum number of continuation of big hit rounds (maximum number of rounds for performing round control). The maximum hit number may be configured to be selected according to the operation of the control panel 80 and corresponding to the type of the selected short-time state establishment condition. In this case, in the gaming state setting table, a plurality of types of maximum jackpot round continuation numbers are stored corresponding to the spec mode setting.

  Further, in the above-described flowchart, it is determined whether or not the number of the big winning opening is “15” or more in step S164 of FIG. 15, but in the embodiment as shown in FIG. 26 (5), step S164 is determined. In the processing order, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the spec flag is “1”, and if it is determined that the spec flag is “1”, that is, “full time mode setting” is set. Is determined, the maximum number of continuations of the big hit round is set to “14”. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the spec flag is “1”, that is, when it is determined that the “half-time mode setting” is set, the maximum hit round maximum continuation number is set to “15”. And set. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big prize opening number counter reaches the big hit round maximum continuation number. If the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening number counter reaches the big hit round maximum continuation number, step S167 is performed. If it is not determined that the winning prize opening number counter has reached the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds, the process proceeds to step S165.

  By executing the processing in this way, the upper limit number of times for executing the round control is set in accordance with the type of the condition for establishing the short time state selected by the operation of the control panel 80, and such processing is executed. Therefore, the degree of advantage in the number of paid-out balls for the player differs depending on the type of short-time state establishment condition, so the upper limit of the number of rounds in a specific gaming state varies depending on the type of short-time state establishment condition, The change in the degree of advantage for the player due to the change can be reduced. The round number setting means described above corresponds to, for example, means such as the main CPU 66 that executes at least step S164 (FIG. 15) in the present embodiment.

[Sixth to eleventh embodiments]
Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 26 (6) to 26 (11), the combination of FIG. 26 (1) and FIGS. 26 (3) to 26 (5), that is, the time reduction selected by the operation of the control panel 80. Corresponding to the type of condition establishment condition, the probability that the result of variable display of the identification information by the liquid crystal display device 32 will be a specific display mode, the number of times of variable display of the identification information that will be in the short-time state, and the closed state in the open state One or more may be selected and set from the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening and the upper limit number of times for executing the round control. Of course, there is no problem even if these settings are not changed according to the selected mode setting.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit 60 as a game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the sub-control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally.

  In the above-described embodiment, a digital pachinko gaming machine (first type pachinko gaming machine) has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a blade type or an airplane type, It may be a third type pachinko gaming machine called a thing, or another aspect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cylindrical drum may be configured as the variable display means. In addition, when the cylindrical drum is configured as the variable display means as described above, it is configured to include a display device on the front surface (outer periphery) or the back surface (inner periphery), or the drums are stacked twice. You may comprise as follows.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not to shift to the short-time game state after the end of the specific game state, based on any one of a plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions. Another mode may be adopted as long as it is configured to determine whether or not to shift to the short-time game state based on any of a plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions. For example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to shift to the short-time game state after the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times based on any of a plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions. In addition, the variable display of the identification information is a reach display mode (in a plurality of columns of identification symbols, the identification information derived and displayed is a specific display except for the identification information corresponding to one symbol sequence that has not yet been derived and displayed) The number of times that the display mode constituting the mode, in other words, the display mode in which the identification information is derived and displayed in the symbol sequence in which the identification information is still variably displayed, may become a specific display mode) is a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to determine whether or not to shift to the short-time game state after becoming based on any of a plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions. Further, it may be configured to determine whether or not to shift to the short-time game state after a predetermined number of game balls are thrown in (launched) based on any of a plurality of types of short-time state establishment conditions. Further, there may be a plurality of conditions for establishing the time-short state, and for example, two conditions for establishing the time-short state as in the present embodiment or three or more conditions for establishing the time-short state may be used. Furthermore, in the case where the gaming state is a specific gaming state, a probability improvement state, and a short time state, it is configured to restrict the selection of the short time state establishment condition. For example, it may be at least one of a specific gaming state, a probability improvement state, and a short time state, and of course, it is not necessary to provide a gaming state that restricts selection of a short time state establishment condition.

  Furthermore, the effects described in the present specification are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present specification.

It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state setting table memorize | stored in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the game state in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect in the pachinko game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 40 Shutter 44 Start port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
80 control panel 92 special symbol 94 normal symbol 116 starting winning ball sensor 120 large winning port solenoid 200 sub control circuit 206 sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (7)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information each time a variable display start condition for predetermined identification information is satisfied, variable display determination means for determining the result of variable display of identification information, and the variable display determination means On the condition that the variable display control means for performing display control on the variable display means based on the result of the variable display of the identification information, and the result of the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means has become a specific display mode The specific game state control means for controlling the specific game state, and the specific game state, provided that the result of variable display of the identification information by the variable display means is a special display mode among the specific display modes. Probability improvement state for controlling to a probability improvement state that improves the probability that the variable display result of the identification information by the variable display means is the specific display mode when And a time-short state control means for controlling to a time-short state in which the number of establishment of the variable display start condition of the identification information per predetermined time is improved when a predetermined time-short state establishment condition is satisfied. There,
There are a plurality of conditions for establishing the time-short state, and a gaming machine comprising selection means for selecting one of the conditions for establishing the time-short state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the selection means has a function of executing selection of a condition for establishing a time-short state in response to an operation of the operation means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Corresponding to the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by the selection means, the apparatus further comprises probability setting means for setting a probability that the result of variable display of identification information by the variable display means is a specific display mode. A gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A gaming machine comprising: a time reduction number setting means for setting the number of times of variable display of identification information to be in a time reduction state corresponding to the type of condition for establishing the time reduction state selected by the selection means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The specific game state control means sets a grand prize opening provided in the game area to a first state in which a game ball can be easily received, and in the first state, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening or If any of the conditions for the elapse of the predetermined time is satisfied, the grand prize opening is set to the second state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball, and the game ball accepted when the big prize opening is in the first state is The specific game state is controlled by executing round control for setting the first state again after entering the second state, up to a predetermined number of times, on condition that the specific region provided in is passed. Has function,
A winning number setting means for setting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening, which is a condition for setting the second state in the first state, corresponding to the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by the selecting means. A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The specific game state control means sets a grand prize opening provided in the game area to a first state in which a game ball can be easily received, and in the first state, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening or If any of the conditions for the elapse of the predetermined time is satisfied, the grand prize opening is set to the second state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball, and the game ball accepted when the big prize opening is in the first state is The specific game state is controlled by executing round control for setting the first state again after entering the second state, up to a predetermined number of times, on condition that the specific region provided in is passed. Has function,
A gaming machine, comprising: a round number setting means for setting an upper limit number of times for executing the round control corresponding to the type of the short-time state establishment condition selected by the selection means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the selection means includes selection restriction means for restricting selection of the condition for establishing the time-saving state in the specific gaming state, the probability improving state, and the time-saving state.

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