JP2005074118A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to play a specific game while having the expectation for the continuance of the specific game, etc. and to keep himself/herself interested in the game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a variable display means for variably displaying identification information based on a prescribed condition, a lottery means for determining whether a jackpot game should be executed or not, a jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game according to prescribed identification information stopped/displayed in the variable display means when the player wins the jackpot game in a lottery executed by the lottery means, and a specific game executing means for executing the specific game, different from the jackpot game and advantageous to the player. The game machine also has a specific game setting means for setting the number of rounds of the specific game executed by the specific game executing means or the execution period of time of the specific game based on a specific condition, and a continuance determining means for determining whether the specific game should be executed again or not after the termination of the set number of rounds or execution period of time of the already executed specific game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a pachislot gaming machine, and a simulation program that causes a computer to execute a simulation of the gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information consisting of symbols, patterns, and the like are used as a set of identification information groups, and a plurality of sets of identification information groups are arranged side by side, and a plurality of pieces of identification information in each identification information group Are provided with variable display means such as a liquid crystal display device which performs a variable display by sequentially scrolling, etc., and then stops display. The variation display of the identification information on the variable display means that the game ball is launched on the game board by the operation of the launch means by the player, and that the game ball has won the starting opening arranged at a predetermined position on the game board. Done to the condition. When the game ball wins the start opening, whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is very advantageous for the player is determined by lottery means. In the variable display means, in each identification information group in which the variable display is started by winning the game ball at the start opening, the variable display means is stopped and displayed with a combination of identification information according to the lottery result of the lottery means. Such a change display of the identification information to a stop display is referred to as a single variable display game. Then, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a win and the game is stopped and displayed with a combination of identification information corresponding to the execution of the jackpot game, the jackpot game is executed.

Immediately after the jackpot game is over, a specific game advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. As this specific game, for example, a so-called probability variation game in which the probability that the lottery result of the lottery means is won can be cited. The number of specific games is the number of variable display games in which the specific game is continuously executed. As another example of the specific game, the time required for one variable display game is shorter than a normal game, and the game ball is provided in the vicinity of the start port so that the game ball can easily win the start port. There is a so-called short-time game in which a movable piece that can be opened and closed is frequently opened.

In addition to the case where the number of executions of the specific game as described above is determined in advance, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, after the execution of the jackpot game is determined, the identification stopped and displayed in the variable display game Some types of information are set so that the number of executions of a specific game is different.
Further, as shown in Patent Document 2, the number of executions of a specific game is determined according to the identification information stopped and displayed at the time of the big hit, and when a reach state occurs, at the start of the big hit game, or during the big hit game In some cases, a lottery for determining the number of executions of a specific game is performed at the start of a predetermined round, and the number of specific games corresponding to the result of the lottery is added.
JP 2001-293177 A JP 2000-70485 A

However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, since the number of executions of the specific game has already been determined at the start of the specific game, the monotonous game is simply digested over the determined number of times. There is a problem of becoming a game.
In particular, when the determined number of times of execution of the specific game is short and the gaming machine is configured so that the number of times is notified to the player, the player You can't have a sense of expectation, and the fun of gaming will be lost.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the object thereof is a gaming machine capable of performing a specific game while having a sense of expectation for the continuation of the specific game and the like, and maintaining the interest of the game. Is to provide.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the following.
(1) variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information based on a predetermined condition;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not to execute the jackpot game;
When winning the lottery by the lottery means, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game in response to the predetermined identification information being stopped and displayed on the variable display means;
A game machine comprising a specific game execution means for executing a specific game which is a game different from the jackpot game and is advantageous to the player, and
Specific game setting means for setting the number of executions of the specific game by the specific game execution means or the execution period of the specific game based on the specific condition;
A gaming machine comprising: a continuation determining means for determining whether the specific game has already been executed or whether to re-execute the specific game after the end of the execution period of the specific game.

According to the invention of (1), since the specific game is re-executed after the number of executions of the specific game that has already been executed or the end of the execution period of the specific game, the player can play the jackpot game during the execution of the specific game. In addition to a sense of expectation for execution, a game can be performed while having a sense of expectation that a specific game will be re-executed after the end of the specific game, and the interest of the game can be maintained.

In addition, even when the determined number of executions of the specific game or the execution period of the specific game is short and the player is notified of the number of executions or the execution period, the specific game may be re-executed. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation even for a specific game with such a small number of executions or execution periods, and it is possible to maintain the interest of the game.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the specific game is executed by the specific game execution unit, and the specific game execution unit executes the specific game by the determination unit. Then, it may be configured to execute a specific game in response to the determination.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
The specific game executing means starts the specific game after the jackpot game is over.

According to the invention of (2), since the specific game is started after the end of the jackpot game, for example, the specific game or the jackpot game is executed again during the execution of the specific game after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a game advantageous to the player is continuously executed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The specific game setting means sets the number of executions or the execution period of the specific game based on a predetermined combination of the identification information or a specific game setting pattern for determining whether or not to execute the specific game. And

According to the invention of (3), since the number of executions or the execution period of the specific game is determined by the identification information and the specific game setting symbol, the player can identify the specific game by looking at the identification information and the specific game setting symbol. It is possible to recognize the number of executions or the execution period of the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
A counting means for counting the number of times the continuation determining means determines to re-execute the specific game;
The continuation determining means reduces the probability of determining to re-execute the specific game as the number of times counted by the counting means increases.

According to the invention of (4), as the number of times that the specific game is re-executed increases, it becomes difficult to re-execute the specific game, and therefore it is possible to prevent an extremely large profit from being given to the player. It is possible to prevent the player from drowning in the gambling feeling of the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) Variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information based on a predetermined condition;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not to execute the jackpot game;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in response to the predetermined identification information being stopped and displayed on the variable display means when winning the lottery by the lottery means;
A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine that includes a specific game executing means for executing a specific game that is a game different from the jackpot game and that is advantageous to the player,
On the computer,
Specific game setting means for setting the number of executions of the specific game by the specific game execution means or the execution period of the specific game based on the specific condition;
Characterized in that a simulation of a gaming machine comprising a continuation determining means for determining whether or not to re-execute the specific game after the end of the specific game execution number or the specific game execution period is executed. Simulation program.

According to the invention of (5), since the specific game is re-executed after the number of executions of the specific game that has already been executed or the end of the execution period of the specific game, the player can play the big hit game during the execution of the specific game. In addition to the expectation for execution, the game can be performed with the expectation that the specific game will be re-executed after the specific game is completed, and the interest of the game can be maintained.

In addition, even when the determined number of executions of the specific game or the execution period of the specific game is short and the player is notified of the number of executions or the execution period, the specific game can be re-executed. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation even for a specific game with such a small number of effective times or execution periods, and the interest of the game can be maintained.

Note that the simulation program of the present invention further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the specific game execution unit executes the specific game in the computer, and the specific game execution unit uses the determination unit to execute the specific game. May be configured to execute a simulation of a gaming machine that executes the specific game in response to the determination that the game is executed.

According to the present invention, since the specific game is re-executed after the number of executions of the specific game that has already been executed or the end of the execution period of the specific game, the specific game is re-executed during the execution of the specific game. The game can be performed with expectation, and the interest of the game can be maintained.

[First Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a preferred example of the gaming machine of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming apparatus according to the first embodiment.
A main body 12 is supported by a main body frame 11 included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that the door can be opened. A front door 16 in which a glass 15 is fitted to a round window 13 is provided on the front upper portion of the main body 12, and a game board 14 (not shown) is provided on the inside thereof. In the lower part of the front surface of the main body 12, there is an upper plate 3 for receiving a rented ball and a prize ball, a lower plate 4 for receiving a ball overflowing inside the ball outlet 30 when the ball is full, and a launching device 82 having a handle 50. Is provided. The upper plate 3 has a built-in speaker 6 for outputting sound effects, BGM, error sound, and the like, and an operation for lending a ball from a table machine (not shown) installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 10 A switch unit 31 is provided.
In the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a concept including a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the pachinko gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the game board 14, a guide rail 20 that partitions a game area and guides a shot ball from the launch device 82 is provided. The launch ball from the launch device 82 is guided by the guide rail 20 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then the direction of travel is changed by a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) implanted in the game board. Then, it falls toward the lower side of the game board 14.

A special symbol display device 32, which is the variable display means, is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. On the special symbol display device 32, a plurality of special symbols as the identification information are displayed in a variable manner or stopped.

A normal symbol display device 52 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 32. The normal symbol display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display. In addition, a ball passage detector 55 is provided on the left side of the special symbol display device 32. When the ball passage detector 55 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 55, the normal symbol display device 52 starts normal symbol variation display, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol is displayed. Stops the fluctuation display of. When the normal symbol is a symbol corresponding to the small hit, for example, “7” and is stopped and displayed, the movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are driven. A current is supplied to the start opening solenoid 6a (not shown), and the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the game balls can easily enter the start opening 44 so that the start opening 44 is opened. When a predetermined time elapses after the start port 44 is opened, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the start port 44 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter.

In the lower part of the game board 14, general winning ports 54a to 54d are respectively provided. Further, a large winning opening 38 for a game ball is provided in the center of the lower part of the game board 14. A shutter 40 is provided in the vicinity of the special winning opening 38 so as to be freely opened and closed. The shutter 40 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 8a (not shown) so as to be intermittently opened when a big hit state occurs.

Further, in the lower center of the special symbol display device 32, a start winning ball switch 6S is triggered when the variable display game is started and a plurality of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 32 are shifted to the variable display state. A starting port 44 having the following is provided. When a game ball wins the above-mentioned big winning opening 38, start opening 44, and general winning openings 54a to 54d, a predetermined number of games are set by the payout device 81 (not shown) according to the type of winning opening. The ball is configured to be paid out to the lower plate 4.

In addition, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided on the left and right of the upper part of the game board 14. Further, decorative lamps 26 for decoration are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side, respectively, outside the game board 14. Furthermore, on the upper side of the special symbol display device 32, four holding lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are provided. The hold lamps 34 are turned on when one variable display game is put on hold.

In the special symbol display device 32 described above, a portion for displaying an image showing a variable display game or the like may be a liquid crystal display panel or a cathode ray tube. In the above-described example, the special symbol display device 32 is provided at the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 of the pachinko gaming device 10 that is a gaming machine. If possible, the special symbol display device 32 may be provided at any position of the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.
The pachinko gaming apparatus 10 is responsible for all winning determination processes such as a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot lottery) for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game, and a winning ball determination process, and determines the main items of the game. A main control circuit 60 and a sub control circuit 70 connected to the main control circuit 60 by a one-way communication line PL are provided.

The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 61, a main ROM 62, a main RAM 63, a serial communication IC 66, and an initial reset circuit 65. On the input side, a start winning ball switch 6S for detecting a winning ball at the start port 44, General winning ball switches 16S to 19S for detecting the winning balls of the winning ports 54a to 54d, a count switch 29S for detecting the winning ball of the big winning port 38, and a V for detecting the passing ball in the V winning area in the big winning port 38, respectively. The count switch 28S and the passing ball switch 7S for detecting the passing ball of the ball passing detector 55 are connected.
Further, on the output side, the start opening solenoid 6a for driving the movable pieces 58a and 58b of the start opening 44, the large winning opening solenoid 8a for driving the shutter 40 of the large winning opening 38, and the winning ball of the large winning opening 38 are large. A seesaw solenoid 8b for driving a large winning opening seesaw for guiding to a V winning area in the winning opening 38 is connected.

Further, the main control circuit 60 is connected to a dispensing device 81 and a launching device 82 via a launch / launch control circuit 80.

The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a sub ROM 72, a sub RAM 73, an image data ROM 84, and a VDP 81, and is connected to the special symbol display device 32 via a D / A converter 82.
The sub control circuit 70 includes a sound source IC 91, a sound data ROM 93, and an AMP (amplifier) 92, and is connected to the speaker 6 via the AMP 92.
Further, the sub control circuit 70 includes a drive circuit 102, and is connected to the lamp 26, the holding lamp 34 and the normal symbol display device 52 via the drive circuit 102.

Next, an example of a subroutine executed in the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 70 described above will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for detecting a game ball executed in the main control circuit 60 described above. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a program for controlling the pachinko game of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 that is executed in advance.

First, the CPU 61 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S11). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, the winning ports are general winning ports 54a to 54d. If it is determined in step S11 that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls is executed (step S12).

Next, the CPU 61 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start port (step S13). This starting port is, for example, the starting port 44 in the example shown in FIG.
If it is determined in step S13 that a game ball has entered the start port, the CPU 61 then executes a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls (step S14).

When the process of step S14 is executed, the CPU 61 next executes a lottery process (step S15). This lottery process is a process for performing a jackpot lottery to determine that one of the results of jackpot and disappointment is generated. That is, the CPU 61 sets a probability table used for the jackpot lottery stored in the ROM 62 in the RAM 63 and samples a random number. When executing the process of step S15, the main control circuit 60 functions as a lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game.

Note that the process of setting the probability table in the RAM 63 does not have to be performed every time the process of step S15 is executed, and may be always set in the RAM 63. In addition, by storing a plurality of probability tables used in the lottery in the ROM 62 and setting different probability tables in the RAM 63 as necessary, the probability of generating a big hit and the probability of generating a loss are changed. Can do.

When the process of step S15 is executed, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not the jackpot lottery is won (step S16). That is, the CPU 61 determines whether or not the lottery result corresponding to the numerical value obtained from the result of random number sampling in the probability table set in the RAM 63 corresponds to the jackpot.

If it is determined in step S16 that the jackpot lottery is won, the CPU 61 stores lottery data corresponding to the jackpot in the RAM 73 (step S18). At this time, a big hit has occurred.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that the big win lottery is not won (they have been lost), the CPU 61 stores the lottery data corresponding to the loss in the RAM 73 (step S17). At this time, a disconnection has occurred.

When the process of step S17 or step S18 is executed, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not a jackpot game is being executed (step S20).

If it is determined in step S20 that the jackpot game is not being executed, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not a variable display game is being executed (step S21). Note that the fact that the variable display game is being executed means that the special symbol display device 32 is in a state before the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the variation display of the special symbol is started. That is, a game ball enters the start port 44 and a variable display game process routine described later is executed.

If it is determined in step S21 that the variable display game is not being executed, the CPU 61 then starts a variable display game described later (step S22). At this time, the lottery data stored in the RAM 63 in step S17 or step S18 is deleted when the internal lottery process is performed in step S200 described later.

When the process of step S22 is executed, when it is determined that the variable display game is being executed at step S21, when it is determined that the jackpot game is being executed at step S20 described above, or at the start port at step S13 When it is determined that no game ball is contained, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the ball passage detector (step S24). This spherical passage detector is, for example, the spherical passage detector 55 in the example shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S24 that the game ball has passed through the ball passage detector, then, as described above, the CPU 61 variably displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 52, and then the normal symbol variably displayed. A process of stopping and displaying the symbols is executed (step S25).
If the process of step S25 is executed, or if it is determined in step S24 that the game ball has not passed through the ball passage detector, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a specific game process executed in the main control circuit 60.
This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a program for controlling the pachinko game of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 that is executed in advance.
First, the CPU 61 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred (step S101). That is, the CPU 61 determines whether or not the special symbol combination that is stopped and displayed matches the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the variable display game described above.
If it is determined in step S101 that no big hit has occurred, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S101 that a jackpot has occurred, the CPU 61 performs a time-saving game setting process (step S102). In this time-short game setting process, the CPU 61 sets the number of times the time-short game, which is a special game executed after the end of the jackpot game, based on a combination of special symbols that has been a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot symbol). In this short time game setting process, depending on the jackpot symbol information, the number of short time games executed may be set to zero. If the number of executions of the time-saving game is set as 0, the time-saving game is not executed after the end of the jackpot game.
The short game setting process at this time will be described in detail later with reference to the drawing (FIG. 6).

Here, the above-mentioned short-time game means that the time required for one variable display game is shorter than that of a normal game, and in order to make it easier for a game ball to win the start port, an open / close motion provided near the start port is used. This is a game in which the frequency with which the free movable piece is opened is increased.
In addition, the number of executions of the short-time game (the number of short-time games) is the number of the variable display game in which the short-time game is continued.
For example, when the number of time reductions is set to 50, the above time reduction games are continuously executed while 50 variable display games are performed.

When the process of step S102 is executed, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not the jackpot game has ended (step S103). If it is determined in step S103 that the jackpot game has not ended, the process returns to step S103.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S103 that the jackpot game has ended, then the CPU 61 determines whether or not it is determined that the short-time game is to be executed after the jackpot game ends (step S104). In other words, the CPU 61 determines whether or not the set number of times of the short-time game is other than 0 in the above-mentioned short-time game setting process.
If it is determined in step S104 that the time-saving game is not to be executed, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that it is determined that the short-time game is to be executed, the CPU 61 then changes the special symbol, the normal symbol, etc. to the short-time game state (step S105). When the process of step S105 is executed, the special symbol variation mode is changed and provided in the vicinity of the start port 44 so that the time required for one variable display game is shorter than that of a normal game. In order to increase the frequency with which the movable pieces 58a, 58b are opened, for example, in step S25 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to the small hit (for example, “7”). The probability of being changed is changed.

When the process of step S105 is executed, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not the special symbol variation display has been started (step S106). That is, the CPU 61 determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is started in the above-described variable display game. If it is determined in step S106 that the special symbol variation display has not been started, the process returns to step S106.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the special symbol variation display has been started, the CPU 61 then determines whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Assuming that the variable display game has been completed, the process of subtracting 1 from the number of time savings set in the time saving game setting process described above and stored in the RAM 63 to overwrite the RAM 63 is executed (step S107).

When the process of step S107 is executed, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not there is a short time remaining number stored in the RAM 63 (whether the remaining number is 1 or more) (step S108).
If it is determined in step S108 that there is a remaining number of time reductions, the process returns to step S106.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S108 that there is no remaining number of time reductions, then the CPU 61 executes time reduction continuation determination processing (step S110). In this time-short continuation determination process, the CPU 61 sets the number of times the time-short game is re-executed after the time-short game ends.
The short continuation determination process at this time will be described in detail later with reference to the drawing (FIG. 8).

When the process of step S110 is executed, the CPU 61 next determines whether or not it has been determined to re-execute a predetermined number of time-saving games after completion of the time-saving game in the above-described time-saving continuation determination process (step S111). That is, the CPU 61 determines whether or not to re-execute the time-saving game depending on whether the re-execution frequency of the time-short game is set to 0 or a predetermined re-execution number other than 0 is set.
When determining in step S111 that re-execution of the short-time game has been determined, the CPU 61 returns the process to step S106. Thereafter, the CPU 61 re-executes the time-saving game by repeatedly executing the processing of steps S106 to S108 based on the number of times of the time-saving game determined in the time-saving continuation determination process described above.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111 that re-execution of the time-saving game has not been determined (the number of time reductions is 0), the CPU 61 executes a time-saving game end process (step S112). In step S112, the CPU 61 resets the continuation determination count m to 0, and performs a process of changing the gaming state from the time-saving gaming state to the normal gaming state.
The continuation determination count m is the number of times that the re-execution of the short-time game is repeated a predetermined number of times in the above-described short-time continuation determination process.
When the process is executed in step S112, this subroutine is terminated.
When the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is executed, the main control circuit 60 functions as a specific game execution means for executing a specific game.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a time-short game setting process routine that is called and executed in step S102 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 61 determines whether or not a big hit state has occurred (step S150).
If it is determined in step S150 that no jackpot has occurred, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S150 that a jackpot has occurred, the CPU 61 then sets the number of times the short-time game is executed based on the jackpot symbol or the specific game setting symbol using the time-saving game setting table (step S152), This subroutine ends. The time-saving game setting table is a table for setting the number of time-savings based on the jackpot symbol or the specific game setting symbol, for example, a table shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a table showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the set number of times, and is stored in the ROM 62 of the main control circuit 60.
In FIG. 7, the set number of times is set corresponding to each of the 10 types of jackpot symbols.

For example, when the jackpot symbol is “3”-“3”-“3”, the number of time reductions is set to 100, and the jackpot symbol is “7”-“7”-“7” Is set to 500 times.
On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is an even number such as “0”-“0”-“0” and “2”-“2”-“2”, the number of time reductions is reduced to zero. Is set. As described above, in this case, the short-time game is not executed after the end of the jackpot game.

As described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the number of time reductions after the end of the jackpot game is set based on the jackpot symbol.
When the subroutine shown in FIG. 6 is executed, the main control circuit 60 functions as specific game setting means for setting the number of times of short-time game execution (number of time reductions) based on the jackpot symbol.

Note that, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment may be configured such that the number of hours after the end of the jackpot game is set based on the specific game setting symbol. The specific game setting symbol is a symbol for determining whether or not to execute the specific game, and is a symbol different from the special symbol.
This specific game setting symbol may be displayed on the special symbol display device 32 or may be displayed on the normal symbol display device 52. In addition to these two display devices, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display device for displaying the specific game setting symbol. In addition, the timing for displaying the specific game setting symbol is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, at the start of the jackpot game or at the end of the jackpot game.
For example, after the jackpot is generated by a predetermined combination of special symbols, the display of the variation of the specific game setting symbol is started, and when the predetermined symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game ends. The short-time game will be executed later. Also, a plurality of specific game setting symbols are displayed. For example, the specific game may be executed by stopping and displaying the plurality of specific game setting symbols in a predetermined combination.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a short time continuation determination processing routine that is called and executed in step S110 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 61 adds 1 to the number of continuation determinations m and sets m = m + 1 (step S160).
As described above, the continuation determination number m is the number of times the execution of the short-time game is repeated a predetermined number of times. Therefore, each time the execution of the short time game is repeated a predetermined number of times, the continuation determination number m increases by 1, 2,... At this time, the main control circuit 60 functions as a counting unit that counts the number of times that the continuation determination unit determines to re-execute the specific game.
If the number of times that the short-time game is re-executed is determined to be 0 by the process of step S162 described later, and it is determined that the time-short game is not re-executed, the process is continued by the process of step S112 shown in FIG. The determination number m is reset and m = 0.

When the process of step S160 is executed, the CPU 61 next sets the number of times the short-time game is re-executed by lottery based on the value of the continuation determination number m (step S162). In this step S162, the CPU 61 selects a probability table (continuous lottery probability table) for performing a lottery to determine the number of times to re-execute the short-time game based on the value of the continuation determination number m, and sets it in the RAM 63. And random number sampling. The selection of the continuous lottery probability table is performed based on, for example, the table shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an example of a table showing the relationship between the number m of continuation determinations and the continuation lottery probability table to be selected, and is stored in the ROM 62 of the main control circuit 60.
FIG. 9 shows the probability that the time-saving number when the time-saving game is re-executed is 0, 50, or 100 corresponding to the continuation determination number m.

For example, when the continuation determination number m is 1, the probability that the time-saving number is set to 0 when the time-saving game is re-executed is 5/10, and the probability that the time-saving number is set to 50 is 3/10. Yes, the continuous lottery probability table having the probability set to 100 times is 2/10 is selected.
Also, for example, when the continuation determination number m is 3, the probability that the time reduction number is set to 0 when the time reduction game is re-executed is 7/10, and the probability that the time reduction number is set to 50 is 3 / 10 and the probability table for continuous lottery with a probability set to 100 times 0/10 is selected.
Further, for example, when the number of continuation determinations m is 5, the probability that the time reduction number is set to 0 when the time reduction game is re-executed is 10/10, and the probability that the time reduction number is set to 50 is 0 / 10 and the probability table for continuous lottery with a probability set to 100 times 0/10 is selected.

Then, after the lottery is performed based on the selected continuous lottery probability table, the number of time reductions corresponding to the result of the lottery is stored in the RAM 63. Thereafter, the processing of steps S106 to S108 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is repeatedly executed, and the time-saving game is executed as many times as the time-saving times stored in the RAM 63, and the continuation determination number m increases by one. It is.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment, the continuation determination unit re-starts the short-time game in response to the increase in the continuation determination number m counted by the counting unit. The probability of determining execution (the probability that the number of time reductions will be 50 times or 100 times) is lowered. That is, the probability of determining to re-execute the time-saving game decreases as the number of times the execution of the time-short game is repeated is increased.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent an extremely large number of short-time games from being continuously executed, thus preventing an extremely large profit from being given to the player by continuous execution of short-time games. It is possible to prevent the player's gambling feelings from being drowned extremely.
When the subroutine shown in FIG. 8 is executed, the main control circuit 60 determines whether or not to re-execute the specific game after the end of the execution period of the specific game or the specific game. Functions as continuation determination means.

Next, the variable display game process routine that is called and executed in S22 shown in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. This subroutine is a subroutine executed in the sub-control circuit 70.
When this subroutine is called, the fixed screen displayed on the special symbol display device 32 is switched to the normal screen, and the variable display game is started.
The variable display game is a game simulating a game played in a slot machine, and a plurality of special symbols as a plurality of identification information are displayed on the special symbol display device 32 and displayed so as to fluctuate (variable display). After that, it is a game in which these special symbols are displayed so as to stop sequentially (stop display) at a predetermined timing, and after a change display of a plurality of special symbols is started until a plurality of special symbols are stopped and displayed Is a game in which the game is performed once.

Further, in the variable display game, when the combination of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed matches a predetermined combination, a big hit state occurs, and a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is provided to the player. .

For example, these 12 special symbols are sequentially displayed on the special symbol display device 32 as one set of 12 special symbols consisting of “1”, “2”,. While displaying the special symbol as moving, the special symbol itself is displayed so as to change. For example, in the special symbol display device 32, the symbol “1” is displayed to scroll from the top to the bottom of the special symbol display device 32, and then the special symbol “2” is displayed to scroll from the top to the bottom. Subsequently, the special symbol “3” is displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom in the same manner. After the special symbol “1” to the special symbol “12” are displayed in this manner, the special symbol “1” is displayed so as to be scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated.

By displaying the special symbol in this way on the special symbol display device 32, the special symbol is changed from “1” to “2” and from “2” to “3”, so that the special symbol is sequentially changed while being scrolled. ", And then" 1 "is displayed again. A mode in which the special symbol itself is sequentially changed while moving the position of one special symbol in this way is called variable display. A mode in which a special symbol is stopped and displayed is called stop display.

When displaying the special symbols belonging to one set on the special symbol display device 32, the displayed special symbols are not limited to only one special symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of, for example, 2-3. Individual special symbols may be displayed simultaneously. For example, when the special symbol “5” is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 32, a part or the whole of the special symbol “4” is variably displayed below the special symbol “5”, and the special symbol “5” is displayed. A part or the whole of the special symbol “6” may be variably displayed above the symbol. The symbol set described above is a concept corresponding to the symbol set displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

After variably displaying special symbols belonging to multiple groups, when all the special symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, the combination of these special symbols matches the predetermined combination and is stopped and displayed. If the variable display game is won, the jackpot game is executed, and a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is provided to the player.

For example, when a special symbol belonging to three groups is displayed on the special symbol display device 32, the special symbol belonging to one group is stopped and displayed as “7”, and the special symbol belonging to another group is also “7”. If the special symbol belonging to the remaining group is stopped and displayed with “7”, the special symbol combination matches the jackpot symbol “7”-“7”-“7”, and the variable display game is a jackpot If the player wins, the jackpot game is executed, and a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is provided to the player. When a big hit state occurs, a current is supplied to the above-described big prize opening solenoid 8a to open the shutter 40 of the big prize opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14 so that the game ball can easily enter the big prize opening 38. To do.

When the above-described variable display game is started, first, an internal lottery process based on a calculation process of the CPU 61 is executed (step S200). This internal lottery process predetermines a combination of special symbols when special symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that have been variably displayed are stopped based on the lottery data stored in the RAM 63 in step S17 or step S18 described above. As will be described later, the CPU 61 performs a special symbol variation display and a stop display process so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a combination of special symbols determined by the internal lottery process.

Next, the CPU 71 selects a background image, and generates screen configuration information of the selected background image in the RAM 73 (step S202). In the processing of step S202, the CPU 71 selects a background image and generates screen configuration information of the selected background image in the RAM 73 by the VDP 81 based on a drawing command issued from the main control circuit 60. The background image is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected by the CPU 61 based on the progress of the variable display game and the result of the internal lottery process.

When the process of step S202 is executed, the CPU 71 then selects a character image and generates screen configuration information of the selected character image in the RAM 73 (step S203). That is, the CPU 71 uses the VDP 81 to select a character image and generate screen configuration information of the selected background image in the RAM 73 based on a drawing command issued from the main control circuit 60.

At this time, for example, by controlling the head position of the character image to be shifted by a predetermined amount of movement at a constant interval (frame span) every 1/60 seconds, 1/30 seconds, or the like, It can be displayed with movement.
Note that an image showing a character is not necessarily displayed on the display device.

When the process of step S203 is executed, the CPU 71 then selects a special symbol image and generates screen configuration information of the selected special symbol image in the RAM 73 (step S204). That is, the CPU 71 uses the VDP 81 to select a special symbol image and generate screen configuration information of the special symbol image in the RAM 73 based on a drawing command issued from the main control circuit 60.

The screen configuration information of the image constituting the special symbol is, for example, an image that becomes a special symbol having the same identification information in a period (frame span) of a constant interval such as 1/60 second or 1/30 second. By changing the head position of the screen configuration information by a predetermined amount of movement and controlling the images to be special symbols to be sequentially generated in a predetermined order, the special symbols can be displayed in a variable manner. .

Furthermore, since the fluctuation speed of the special symbol can be controlled by adjusting the frame span, the reading position of the screen configuration information, etc., the special symbol can be controlled according to the story being developed in the background image. It is also possible to smooth the fluctuation of the background image and to fuse the background image with the special design.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display one special symbol (step S205). That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one group among a plurality of, for example, three groups.
When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the special symbol, the CPU 71 selects a special symbol image in such a manner that one special symbol is stopped and displayed, and screen configuration information of the special symbol image is generated in the RAM 73 (Step S71). S206).

Next, in steps S202 to 206, based on the screen configuration information generated in the RAM 73, each image data corresponding to the screen configuration information is read from the image data ROM 84 by the VDP 81.
After that, the image data to be displayed on the special symbol display device 32 is displayed by the VDP 81 according to the information on the priority order, position, etc. displayed in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the special symbol display device 32 for display. (Step S207).

The processes in steps S202 to S207 described above are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S208 described later that special symbols belonging to a plurality of groups are stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the process in this manner, the special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image can also be displayed so as to perform a predetermined action.

After executing the process of step S207, it is determined whether or not all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S208).
If it is determined that all symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S222. On the other hand, when it is determined that all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the combination of the special symbols that have been stopped and displayed matches the combination of symbols that is a big hit (step S209).
When it is determined that the combination of the special symbols that are displayed in a stop matches the combination of symbols that will be a jackpot, the jackpot execution process described later is performed (step S210), the jackpot game based on the jackpot is executed, A predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is provided.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol combination that is stopped and displayed does not match the symbol combination that is a big hit, it is next determined whether or not the lottery data stored in the RAM 63 exists (step S215). ). If it is determined that the lottery data stored in the RAM 63 does not exist, there is no variable display game that is put on hold, and thus this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S215 that the lottery data stored in the RAM 63 is present, there is a variable display game that is put on hold, so the oldest lottery data among the lottery data stored in the RAM 63 is read out. Processing is performed (step S216).
After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 71 returns the process to step S200. Thereafter, in step S200, the CPU 61 executes an internal lottery process based on the read lottery data, and repeatedly executes the processes of steps S202 to S208 based on the result of the internal lottery process.

When the above-mentioned short-time game is executed, for example, after the process of step S200 is executed, after the processes of steps S202 to S208 are repeatedly executed, it is determined that all special symbols are stopped and displayed in step S208. In step S205, the timing for stopping and displaying each of the plurality of special symbols is changed so as to shorten the time until the image is displayed.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a jackpot execution processing routine that is called and executed in step S210 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
In the following description, 15 jackpot games are intermittently provided in the jackpot state. In addition, the jackpot game is a game in which a single winning game is performed until ten game balls enter the special winning opening or until a predetermined time elapses after the big winning opening becomes open. To do. Furthermore, one big hit game is also called one round.

In this jackpot execution processing routine, first, n, which is the number of jackpot games, is set to n = 1 (step S301). That is, the CPU 61 stores n = 1 in a table (round number storage table) that stores the number of jackpot games provided in the RAM 63.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to open the special winning opening 38 (step S302).
If it is determined that it is time to open the special winning opening 38, the special winning opening 38 is opened (step S303).
That is, the CPU 61 opens the special winning opening 38 by supplying a drive signal to the special winning opening solenoid 8a. Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to insert a game ball into the special winning opening 38.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the timing when the special winning opening 38 is opened, the process returns to step S302.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 38 (step S304). Whether or not the game ball has entered the special winning opening 38 is determined, for example, by whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the count switch 29S provided in the special winning opening 38.
When a game ball is detected by the count switch 29S provided at the special winning opening 38, a detection signal is supplied to the CPU 61. Receiving this detection signal, the CPU 61 stores the number of game balls in a table (large winning port gaming ball storage table) that stores the number of gaming balls that have entered the big winning port provided in the RAM 63 (step S305). In other words, a control signal is transmitted to the payout device 81 to drive the payout device 81, and a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls is executed (step S306).

When it is determined in step S304 that no game ball is inserted in the big prize opening 38, or when a process of paying out game balls is executed in step S306, a predetermined number of game balls are then given to the big prize opening 38. Whether or not is entered is determined (step S307). That is, the CPU 61 compares the number of game balls stored in the special winning opening game ball storage table with the predetermined number of game balls (10 balls) stored in another area of the RAM, and enters the special winning opening 38. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls entered is a predetermined number (10 balls).

If it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls are not contained in the special winning opening 38, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the special winning opening 38 is opened (step S308). That is, the CPU 61 determines whether or not the elapsed time started in step S302 has reached a predetermined time.
If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 38 is in the open state, the process returns to step S304.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S307 that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening 38, or when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed in step S308, the special winning opening 38 is closed (step S309). ).
In this way, the opening time of the special winning opening 38 is determined by either the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 38 or the time, and if a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the special winning opening 38. Even if the predetermined time has not been reached, the big prize opening 38 is closed. On the other hand, even if the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 38 has not reached the predetermined value, if the predetermined time has passed, The mouth 38 is closed.
Further, the special prize opening 38 is closed by supplying a drive signal to the special prize opening solenoid 8a.

Next, 1 is added to n, which is the number of jackpot games, and n = n + 1 is set (step S310). That is, the CPU 61 stores the number of big hit games in the round number storage table provided in the RAM 63 so that n = n + 1.
Then, it is determined whether or not the number n of jackpot games is 15 or less (step S311). That is, the CPU 61 first reads the number of jackpot games stored in the round number storage table, compares this number with the data of n = 15 stored in another area of the RAM, and determines the number of jackpot games n. It is determined whether or not n ≦ 15. When it is determined that the number of jackpot games n is n ≦ 15, the process returns to step S302. Therefore, in this subroutine, the big hit game is repeatedly performed until n exceeds 15.

When n, which is the number of jackpot games, exceeds 15, this subroutine is terminated.
In this subroutine, the maximum number of n is 15. However, n is not limited as long as it is a natural number, and may be larger or smaller than 15.
Further, while the above-described jackpot execution processing routine is being executed, the special symbol display device 32 displays an effect image for making the player recognize that a jackpot state has occurred and excite the game.
When executing the subroutine shown in FIG. 11, the main control circuit 60 functions as a jackpot game execution means.

As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11, in the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment,
Since the short-time game is re-executed after the number of executions of the short-time game that has already been executed or after the end of the execution period of the specific game, in addition to the expectation for the execution of the jackpot game during the execution of the short-time game, the player It is possible to play a game while having a sense of expectation that the time-short game will be re-executed after the time-short game is completed, and the interest of the game can be maintained.
In addition, there is a possibility that the short-time game will be re-executed even if the number of executions of the short-time game executed after the end of the jackpot game is small and the number of executions is notified to the player by the jackpot symbol. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for a specific game with such a small number of executions, and it is possible to maintain the interest of the game.

Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the number of time reductions may be set based on the random number value used when determining whether or not to execute the jackpot. For example, when the probability table used in the lottery is a probability table in which jackpots are associated with “7” and “77” among 600 numerical values “0” to “599”, the random number value is The number of time reductions after the end of the jackpot game may be different between the case where the jackpot is won at “7” and the case where the jackpot is won at “77”.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, a case has been described in which whether or not to re-execute after the completion of the number of times of a time-short game that has already been executed is determined, and also the time-short number of times to be re-executed is determined. In the following second embodiment, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to re-execute after a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) time-short games have already been executed. The case will be described.

The internal configuration of each device in the pachinko gaming device according to the second embodiment (see FIGS. 1 to 3) is substantially the same as that of the pachinko gaming device according to the first embodiment, and has already been described. Description is omitted. Also, the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment is the first except for the probability table used when determining whether to re-execute the short-time game in step S162 of the subroutine shown in FIG. Since it is substantially the same as the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment, in step S162 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 8, a lottery for determining whether or not to re-execute a predetermined number of time-saving games based on the number of continuation determinations m A table referred to when selecting the continuous lottery probability table to be performed will be described.

FIG. 12 is another example of a table showing the relationship between the number m of continuation determinations and the continuation lottery probability table to be selected, and is stored in the ROM 62 of the main control circuit 60.
In FIG. 12, corresponding to the number m of continuation determinations, a probability (continuation probability) of re-running a short-time game for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and a probability of not re-running a short-time game (falling probability) are shown. ing.

For example, when the number m of continuation determinations is 1, the continuation lottery probability table having the falling probability of 5/10 and the continuation probability of 5/10 is selected.
Further, for example, when the number m of continuation determinations is 3, the continuation lottery probability table having the falling probability of 7/10 and the continuation probability of 3/10 is selected.
Furthermore, for example, when the number of continuation determinations m is 5, the continuation lottery probability table having the falling probability of 9/10 and the continuation probability of 1/10 is selected.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the short-time game a predetermined number of times. In addition, the probability that the time-saving game is re-executed decreases as the continuation determination count m increases. That is, the probability of determining to re-execute the time-saving game decreases as the number of times the execution of the time-short game is repeated is increased.

In the example described above, the case where a short-time game is executed as the specific game has been described. However, the specific game is particularly limited as long as it is a game advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot game. For example, it may be a probability variation game (ST game) in which the probability of winning a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot by a lottery means is high. It may be a game.

In the above-described example, the case where the number of specific games is set based on the jackpot symbol has been described. However, in the present invention, the period during which the specific game is performed may be set based on the jackpot symbol. Good.

For example, if the jackpot symbol is “3”-“3”-“3”, the execution period of the short-time game is set to 60 minutes, and the jackpot symbol is “7”-“7”-“7” If there is, the period for executing the specific game is set based on the jackpot symbol so that the execution period of the short-time game is set to 120 minutes.
Then, after the end of the jackpot game, the short-time game is started, and when the set period has elapsed, a lottery for setting a period for re-execution of the specific game is performed, and a special game is executed over a period according to the lottery result. It is. If the period for re-execution of the specific game is set to 0 based on the lottery result, the re-execution of the specific game is not performed.

Further, the present invention further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the specific game is executed by the specific game execution unit, and the specific game execution unit is determined to execute the specific game by the determination unit. Depending on the game machine, the gaming machine may be configured to execute a specific game.

In this case, for example, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 5, after it is determined that the jackpot has occurred in the process of step S <b> 101, a lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the specific game is executed. If the game is won, the process is moved to step S102, and the number of executions of the specific game is set. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 is configured to end the subroutine. is there.

Further, for example, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 5, after it is determined that a big hit has occurred in the process of step S101, a process of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a predetermined number of specific games is executed. If the lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to end the subroutine.

In the above-described example, the case where the specific game is started after the end of the jackpot game has been described. However, in the present invention, the timing for starting the specific game is not particularly limited. For example, the jackpot game is ended. It may be after a predetermined number of variable display games have been played.

Further, in the above-described example, the case where it is determined whether or not to re-execute the time-saving game when the set number of time-saving games is completed has been described. It is not particularly limited, and for example, the above determination may be made when a predetermined number of short-time games are executed out of the set short-time times, and after the set number of short-time games have ended, The determination may be performed after a predetermined number of variable display games have been executed.

Further, the main control circuit 60 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a lottery means for lottery whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a predetermined special symbol in the variable display means when a lottery by the lottery means is won. The main control circuit 60 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 having a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in response to the stop display and a specific game execution means for executing a specific game after the jackpot game is ended. Based on the symbol or the specific game setting symbol, the specific game setting means for setting the number of executions or the execution period of the specific game, and whether to re-execute the specific game after the specific game that has already been executed is determined. A simulation program according to the present invention for executing a simulation of a pachinko gaming machine having continuation determination means is stored. But, for example, a personal computer, in a terminal of the game apparatus or the like, may be used a simulation program according to the present invention.
That is, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but it can also be applied to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.
In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the “gaming machine simulation” in the present invention refers to a personal computer, a game machine, a server on a network, its terminal machine, etc. Is used to display all or a part of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming apparatus exemplified in the present embodiment on the display screen, and to execute a game similar to a game by an actual gaming machine. .

As described above, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming apparatus has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and can be applied to a pachislot gaming apparatus or a slot machine other than the pachinko gaming apparatus. .

1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing a game board of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine which detects the game ball | bowl performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific game process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a time-short game setting process routine called and performed in step S102 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a table which shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the set number of times. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a short time continuation determination processing routine that is called and executed in step S110 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 5; It is a figure which shows an example of the table which shows the relationship between the frequency | count of continuation determination, and the probability table for continuous lotteries selected. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a variable display game process routine that is called and executed in step S22 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 4; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot execution processing routine called and performed in step S210 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of the table which shows the relationship between the frequency | count of continuation determination, and the probability table for continuous lotteries selected.

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10 Pachinko game machine 14 Game board 32 Special symbol display device 38 Big prize opening 44 Start opening 60 Main control circuit 62 ROM
63 RAM
70 Sub-control circuit

Claims (5)

Variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information based on a predetermined condition;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not to execute the jackpot game;
When winning the lottery by the lottery means, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game in response to the predetermined identification information being stopped and displayed on the variable display means;
A game machine comprising a specific game execution means for executing a specific game which is a game different from the jackpot game and is advantageous to the player, and
Specific game setting means for setting the number of times of execution of the specific game or the execution period of the specific game based on the specific condition;
A gaming machine comprising: a continuation determining means for determining whether the specific game has already been executed or whether to re-execute the specific game after the end of the execution period of the specific game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific game execution means starts the specific game after the jackpot game ends. The specific game setting means sets the number of executions or the execution period of a specific game based on a predetermined combination of the identification information or a specific game setting pattern for determining whether or not to execute a specific game. Or the gaming machine of 2. A counting means for counting the number of times the continuation determining means determines to re-execute the specific game;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the continuation determination unit decreases the probability of determining to re-execute the specific game in accordance with an increase in the number of times counted by the counting unit. Variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information based on a predetermined condition;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not to execute the jackpot game;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in response to a predetermined identification information being stopped and displayed on the variable display means when winning the lottery by the lottery means;
A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine that includes a specific game executing means that executes a specific game that is a game different from the jackpot game and is advantageous to the player,
On the computer,
Specific game setting means for setting the number of times of execution of the specific game or the execution period of the specific game based on the specific condition;
A simulation of a gaming machine comprising: a continuation determining means for determining whether or not to re-execute the specific game after the end of the specific game execution count or the specific game execution period. Simulation program.

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