JP2007075444A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it difficult for a player to get to know that the number of times of residual variation display in a first special game state is invalidated even when this game machine is newly controlled into a second special game state by decision in the first special game state which continues only during a prescribed number of times of variation display. <P>SOLUTION: When "7" is brought out as the display result of a special pattern (a decoration pattern is "probability variation big winning"), after big winning control of 15 rounds in 30 sec, the game machine is controlled into 50 times of a probability variation state and 50 times of a time shortening state (normal probability variation big winning). When "3" is brought out as the display result of a special pattern (a decoration pattern is "losing"), after big winning control of 2 rounds in 1 sec which is difficult for the player to detect, the game machine is controlled into 100 times of a probability variation state (special probability big winning). When the special probability big winning occurs during the 50 times of the probability variation state generated by the normal probability variation, after 49 times of variation display is finished after the start of the probability variation state generated by the normal probability variation big winning, performance suggesting continuity of the probability variation state (previous continuous performance) is carried out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ball game machine (pachinko gaming machine), and in particular, based on a determination made when the first special gaming state that is continued only during a predetermined number of times of fluctuation display is performed. The present invention relates to execution of an effect for notifying a player of control to the second special gaming state when controlled to the special gaming state.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (specific display result), the player Some are configured to be controlled to an advantageous specific gaming state.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous to a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is in an advantageous state for a player who easily hits a ball (a jackpot gaming state), or a state in which a right to become an advantageous state for the player has occurred. A state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established.

  In the above gaming machines, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the special symbol (identification information) is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When the jackpot is generated, for example, the jackpot is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  Also, depending on the difference in the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, for example, the probability that the identification information on the variable display device after the end of the jackpot gaming state becomes the specific display result in addition to the normal jackpot gaming state. Fluctuating (probability change state) probability change jackpot or shorten the time (variable display time) from the start of variable display of identification information on the variable display device after the end of the jackpot gaming state until the display result is derived and displayed There are also a number of gaming machines in which a plurality of types of jackpots having different game values are prepared, such as a time-saving jackpot that shortens the time (time saving state), thereby further improving the gaming interest.

  In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied, for example, when the jackpot gaming state due to the display result on the variable display device being a combination of predetermined identification information is terminated, A probability variation state is generated, and the probability variation state is terminated when variable display of identification information in the probability variation state is executed a predetermined number of times. When the display result on the variable display device becomes a jackpot gaming state due to a combination of predetermined identification information during the probability changing state, the probability changing state is ended, and after the jackpot gaming state is ended, a new Some have caused a probable change state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, when a condition different from a predetermined condition is established, for example, when the jackpot gaming state is terminated due to a display result on the variable display device being a combination different from a combination of predetermined identification information. When the above-described time-short state is generated, and when the variable display of the identification information in the time-short state is executed a predetermined number of times, the time-short state is terminated, and when the time-short state is a big hit There was one that ended the short state at that time. In addition, when a time-short state occurs, there is one that notifies a predetermined number of remaining times in the previous and previous time-short states and a current predetermined number of remaining times (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  Further, even when the display result on the variable display device is a combination different from the combination of the predetermined identification information, the jackpot gaming state as described above is not shifted (however, it is different from the above for a very short time) Although there is a case where the game state is controlled to a big hit game state in the meantime, there is a case where the game state is controlled to a probability fluctuation state (for example, see Non-Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-33569 A (pages 16-18, FIG. 6) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-10395 (pages 7-8, FIG. 6) Pachinko Victory Guide No. 1 & 2 2005 (pp. 63-68)

  However, in the gaming machines of Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 described above, for example, even when the variable display of the probability variation state and the time reduction state is not performed a predetermined number of times when the big hit is made, the probability variation state and the time reduction are not performed. In order to end the state, the player is aware that the number of remaining variable displays in the predetermined number of times of the probability change and the short-time state becomes invalid, and there is a possibility that the interest is lowered. In particular, if the game machine of Non-Patent Document 1 is not shifted to the jackpot gaming state even if it is newly controlled to the probability variation state, the number of remaining variable displays of the predetermined number of times of the probability change and the short-time state so far is There was a great risk that the interest would be reduced by being invalidated.

  Even if the present invention is newly controlled to the second special game state (probability or collision time) by the determination in the first special game state (probability variation state or time-short state) that continues only during a predetermined number of fluctuation displays, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which it is difficult for a player to realize that the number of remaining variable displays in one special gaming state becomes invalid.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Whether the second specific display mode (second probability variable symbol) or the display mode (losing symbol) different from the specific display mode is before the display result is derived to the variable display means Pre-determining means (steps S305 and S407) for determining
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, until a predetermined number of times of variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display control unit, or until it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display mode is set For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification by the variable display control means without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the display result of the variable display as the specific display mode First special game state control means (steps S1105, S1106, S1109, S716) for controlling the game state to a first special game state (short-time state) that is a special game state that shortens the time for information change display than the normal game state. )When,
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
A second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states when the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state at the same time;
After the second specific gaming state is finished, the display result of the variation display is displayed for the variation display of the identification information in the variation display unit until the predetermination unit determines that the specific display mode is set. In a special gaming state in which the probability that the pre-determining means decides to make the specific display mode is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the variation display time of the identification information by the variation display control means is shortened from the normal gaming state A second special gaming state control means (a modification of steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the gaming state in a certain second special gaming state (third probability variation state),
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means when the variation display control means for effect is controlled to the first special gaming state (step S510 (YES)), the specific display is performed. Including non-specific derivation control means (step S512) for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when the first special gaming state is controlled (step S819 (NO)), The identification executed in the variation display means after the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state and when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. Deformation means (decorative symbol display unit 9, modification of step S824) for executing a specific effect in a period before the number of times of information change display reaches the predetermined number (step S 822 (NO) → S 823 (YES)). ) Is further provided.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Whether the second specific display mode (second probability variable symbol) or the display mode (losing symbol) different from the specific display mode is before the display result is derived to the variable display means Pre-determining means (steps S305 and S407) for determining
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, until a predetermined number of times of variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display control unit, or until it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display mode is set For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification by the variable display control means without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the display result of the variable display as the specific display mode First special game state control means (steps S1105, S1106, S1109, S716) for controlling the game state to a first special game state (short-time state) that is a special game state that shortens the time for information change display than the normal game state. )When,
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
A second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states when the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state at the same time;
About the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means until the second predetermined number of variation displays predetermined by the variation display control means after the second specific gaming state is finished, the variation display display Special that increases the probability that the predetermining means determines the result to be the specific display mode as compared with the normal gaming state, and shortens the variation display time of the identification information by the variable display control means as compared with the normal gaming state. Second special gaming state control means (steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the gaming state to the second special gaming state (second probability variation state) which is a gaming state,
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means when the variation display control means for effect is controlled to the first special gaming state (step S510 (YES)), the specific display is performed. Including non-specific derivation control means (step S512) for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when the first special gaming state is controlled (step S819 (NO)), The identification executed in the variation display means after the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state and when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. In the period before the number of times the information is changed and displayed is the predetermined number of times (step S822 (NO) → S823 (YES)), an effect means (decorative symbol display unit 9, step S824) for executing a specific effect is provided. It is further characterized by providing.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Whether the second specific display mode (first crash symbol) or the display mode (losing symbol) different from the specific display mode is derived from the display result to the variable display means. Predetermining means (steps S305 and S407) for determining in advance,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, until a predetermined number of times of variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display control unit, or until it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display mode is set For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification by the variable display control means without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the display result of the variable display as the specific display mode First special game state control means (steps S1105, S1106, S1109, S716) for controlling the game state to a first special game state (short-time state) that is a special game state that shortens the time for information change display than the normal game state. )When,
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
A second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states when the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state at the same time;
About the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means until the second predetermined number of variation displays predetermined by the variation display control means after the second specific gaming state is finished, the variation display display In a special gaming state in which the time for the variable display of the identification information by the variable display control means is shortened from the normal gaming state without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the specific display mode as the result. A second special game state control means (a modification of steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the game state in a second special game state (second short-time state);
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means when the variation display control means for effect is controlled to the first special gaming state (step S510 (YES)), the specific display is performed. Including non-specific derivation control means (step S512) for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when the first special gaming state is controlled (step S819 (NO)), The identification executed in the variation display means after the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state and when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. Deformation means (decorative symbol display unit 9, modification of step S824) for executing a specific effect in a period before the number of times of information change display becomes the predetermined number of times (step S 822 (NO) → S 823 (YES)). ) Is further provided.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Whether the second specific display mode (the second collision symbol) is a display mode (losing symbol) different from the specific display mode, rather than the display result being derived to the variable display means Predetermining means (steps S305 and S407) for determining in advance,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, until a predetermined number of times of variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display control unit, or until it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display mode is set For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification by the variable display control means without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the display result of the variable display as the specific display mode First special game state control means (steps S1105, S1106, S1109, S716) for controlling the game state to a first special game state (short-time state) that is a special game state that shortens the time for information change display than the normal game state. )When,
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
A second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states when the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state at the same time;
About the variation display of the identification information in the variation display unit until the fact that the specific display mode is determined by the prior determination unit after the second specific gaming state is ended, A second game state in which the pre-article determination means is a special game state in which the variation display control means shortens the variation display time of the identification information from the normal game state without changing the probability of determining the specific display mode. A second special gaming state control means (modification of steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the gaming state in the special gaming state (third short-time state),
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means when the variation display control means for effect is controlled to the first special gaming state (step S510 (YES)), the specific display is performed. Including non-specific derivation control means (step S512) for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when the first special gaming state is controlled (step S819 (NO)), The identification executed in the variation display means after the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state and when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. Deformation means (decorative symbol display unit 9, modification of step S824) for executing a specific effect in a period before the number of times of information change display becomes the predetermined number of times (step S 822 (NO) → S 823 (YES)). ) Is further provided.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Whether the second specific display mode (second probability variable symbol) or the display mode (losing symbol) different from the specific display mode is before the display result is derived to the variable display means Pre-determining means (steps S305 and S407) for determining
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
A second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states when the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state at the same time;
After the first specific gaming state is finished, it is determined that the specific display mode is set until the predetermined display information is displayed in a predetermined number of times by the variable display control unit or by the predetermined determination unit. A special game state in which the probability that the prior determination unit determines that the display result of the variable display is to be in a specific display mode is higher than that in the normal game state. First special gaming state control means (steps S1109 and S1110) for controlling the gaming state to the first special gaming state which is the first certain change state);
About the variation display of the identification information in the variation display unit until the second predetermined number of variation displays predetermined by the variation display control unit after the second specific gaming state is ended, the prior determination unit The game state is controlled to the second special gaming state (second probability variation state), which is a special gaming state in which the probability of determining that the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display mode is higher than the normal gaming state. Special gaming state control means (steps S1119, S1120),
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means when the variation display control means for effect is controlled to the first special gaming state (step S504 (YES)), the specific display is performed. Including non-specific derivation control means (step S506) that causes the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect that is derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when the first special gaming state is controlled (step S803 (NO)), The identification executed in the variation display means after the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state and when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. An effect means (decorative symbol display unit 9, step S808) for executing a specific effect in a period before the number of times the information is changed and displayed becomes the predetermined number (step S805 (NO) → S807 (YES)). It is further characterized by providing.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Or a third specific display mode (third probability variable symbol) that is different from the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode. Or a pre-decision unit (steps S305 and S407) for deciding whether to display a display mode different from the specific display mode before the display result is derived to the variation display unit;
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
When the second specific display mode or the third specific display mode is derived to the variation display means, the second specific game state that ends in a shorter period than the first specific game state among the specific game states. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state to (second jackpot gaming state);
After the second specific gaming state controlled based on the derivation of the second specific display mode ends, until the variable display control means performs a variable display of the predetermined number of identification information in advance or the With respect to the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit until the specific determination mode is determined by the predetermination unit, the prior determination unit determines that the display result of the variable display is the specific display mode First special gaming state control means (steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the gaming state to a first special gaming state (second probability variation state) that is a special gaming state in which the probability of performing is higher than the normal gaming state;
Identification in the variable display means until the predetermination means decides that the specific display form is to be made after the second specific gaming state controlled based on the derivation of the third specific display form is completed. Regarding the variable display of information, the second special gaming state (third) is a special gaming state in which the predetermining means determines that the probability of determining that the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display mode is higher than the normal gaming state. A second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state in (probable variation state) (deformation of steps S1119 and S1120),
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means when the variation display control means for effect is controlled to the first special gaming state (step S504 (YES)), the specific display is performed. Including non-specific derivation control means (step S506) that causes the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect that is derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the third specific display mode being derived when being controlled to the first special gaming state (step S803 (NO)), The identification executed in the variation display means after the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state and when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. Deformation means (decorative symbol display unit 9, modification of step S808) for executing a specific effect during a period before the number of times of information change display becomes the predetermined number of times (step S 805 (NO) → S 807 (YES)). ) Is further provided.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the seventh aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Whether the second specific display mode (second probability variable symbol) or the display mode (losing symbol) different from the specific display mode is before the display result is derived to the variable display means Pre-determining means (steps S305 and S407) for determining
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
A second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states when the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state at the same time;
After the second specific gaming state is finished, it is determined that the predetermined display mode is changed by a predetermined number of times by the variable display control unit or until the predetermined determination mode is determined by the predetermining unit. A special game state in which the probability that the prior determination unit determines that the display result of the variable display is to be in a specific display mode is higher than that in the normal game state. Special gaming state control means (steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the gaming state in the second probability variation state),
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display unit (step S504 (YES)), the effect variation display control unit is controlled to the special game state. Includes non-specific derivation control means (step S506) for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect that is derived when a different display aspect is derived,
When the gaming state is newly controlled to the special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived while being controlled to the special gaming state (step S803 (NO)), the new After the game state is controlled to the special game state, the change display means is executed starting from the time when the game state is controlled before the new special game state. Production means (decorative symbol display unit 9, step S808) for executing a specific production during a period before the predetermined number of times the variable number of identification information is displayed (step S805 (NO) → S807 (YES)). Is further provided.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the eighth aspect of the present invention provides:
Fluctuation display means (special symbol display 10) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, and corresponding to the variable display of identification information on the fluctuation display means And an effect variation display means (decorative symbol display unit 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information different from the identification information, and a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means in advance. When a predetermined specific display mode (a specific display result (a jackpot display mode)) is derived, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (a first jackpot gaming state, a second jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine,
Fluctuation display control means (steps S105 and S106) for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving the display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed. When,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means (steps S520, S521, S701, display control board 80) for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result.
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode (probability variation symbol, non-probability variation symbol) of the specific display mode, or a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode Whether the second specific display mode (second probability variable symbol) or the display mode (losing symbol) different from the specific display mode is before the display result is derived to the variable display means Pre-determining means (steps S305 and S407) for determining
First specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) of the specific gaming state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means. (Steps S904 and S907),
A second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states when the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means. Second specific gaming state control means (steps S905 and S909) for controlling the gaming state at the same time;
After the second specific gaming state is finished, it is determined that the predetermined display mode is changed by a predetermined number of times by the variable display control unit or until the predetermined determination mode is determined by the predetermining unit. In the special gaming state in which the probability that the prior determination unit determines that the display result of the variation display is set to the specific display mode is higher than the normal gaming state. First special gaming state control means (steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the gaming state to a certain first special gaming state (second probability variation state);
After the second specific game state controlled based on the derivation of the second specific display mode when being controlled to the first special game state, the second predetermined by the variable display control means is performed. For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means until the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times, the probability that the prior determination means determines that the display result of the variable display is the specific display mode is usually Second special gaming state control means (steps S1119 and S1120) for controlling the gaming state to a second special gaming state (second probability variation state) that is a special gaming state that is higher than the gaming state;
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variable display means when the variation display control means for effect is controlled to the first special gaming state (step S504 (YES)), the specific display is performed. Including non-specific derivation control means (step S506) that causes the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect that is derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when the first special gaming state is controlled (step S803 (NO)), The identification executed in the variation display means after the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state and when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. In the period before the number of times the information is changed and displayed is the predetermined number of times (step S805 (NO) → S807 (YES)), an effect means (decorative symbol display unit 9, step S808) for executing a specific effect is provided. It is further characterized by providing.

  In the gaming machine according to the first to eighth aspects, when the first special gaming state (or the previous special gaming state) is controlled, the first special gaming state is only displayed for a predetermined number of times. continue. However, when the second specific display mode (or the third specific display mode) is derived when the first special gaming state (or the previous special gaming state) is controlled, the gaming state is the first special gaming state. (Or the previous special game state) is ended and the second special game state (or a new special game state) is controlled. At this time, the remaining number of times that the variable information is displayed in the variable display means in the first special game state (or the previous special game state) becomes invalid.

  However, the production by the production means is not performed when the first special gaming state is ended and the second special gaming state is controlled, but after the first special gaming state is controlled and the first special gaming state is controlled. Controlled to the second special gaming state (or new special gaming state) before the fluctuation display number of identification information executed in the fluctuation display means from the time when it is controlled to the gaming state becomes a predetermined number of times, that is, the second special gaming state (or a new special gaming state). If the second special gaming state (or a new special gaming state) is not controlled later than the first special gaming state (or the previous special gaming state), it is before the end.

  For this reason, the number of remaining variable displays in the first special gaming state (or the previous special gaming state) is invalidated by being controlled to the second special gaming state (or a new special gaming state) It will be difficult for players to understand. Moreover, by performing a specific effect before the number of times of the variable display executed in the variable display means from the time when it is controlled to the first special game state (or the previous special game state) becomes the predetermined number of times, A game in which a state advantageous to the player continues as a second special game state (or a new special game state) before the first special game state (or a previous special game state) is considered to end. Can be shown to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, the control to the second special gaming state (or new special gaming state) is triggered by the fact that the second specific display mode (or the third specific display mode) is derived to the variable display means. The effect display mode derived to the effect variation display unit is sometimes the same as that derived when a display mode other than the specific display mode is derived to the variation display unit. For this reason, the player does not know the trigger for the control to the second special game state (or a new special game state) only by the effect display mode derived to the effect change display means that is easier to visually recognize than the change display means. Therefore, it can be made difficult for the player to realize that the second special gaming state (or a new special gaming state) has been controlled.

  In addition, it is controlled when the second specific display mode (or the third specific display mode) is derived to the variable display means before being controlled to the second special game state (or a new special game state). The second specific gaming state ends in a shorter period than the first specific gaming state. While being controlled in the specific gaming state, the variable display means does not perform variable display of the identification information. However, since the period during which this variable display is not performed ends in a short period of time, it is controlled in the second specific gaming state. That is, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to realize that the player is subsequently controlled to the second special game state (or a new special game state).

  Note that the specific game state can be, for example, a state in which a specific winning opening that accepts a game ball launched into the game area is in an open state. In this case, in order to end the second specific gaming state in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state, the number of times and / or one opening time for making this specific winning opening open state, The number of the two specific game states may be less than that of the first specific game state. In addition, when a specific winning opening is opened several times, in order to finish the second specific gaming state in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state, the opening of the specific winning opening is as follows. It is possible to make the condition to continue once more difficult in the second specific gaming state than in the first specific gaming state.

  In this way, it is counted from the time when it is controlled to the first special game state (or the previous special game state) by making it difficult for the player to understand the control to the second special game state (or a new special game state). As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of a predetermined effect that is executed when the number of times that the variation display of the identification information executed by the variable display means reaches a predetermined number of times, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In particular, in the gaming machine according to the first and second aspects, the first special gaming state determines that the predetermining unit sets the specific display mode even if the variation display time of the identification information in the variation display unit is shortened. Although the probability is the same state as the normal gaming state (so-called short-time state), the second special gaming state not only shortens the time for variable display, but also has a probability that the predetermining means determines that the specific display mode is set. This is a state (so-called probability variation state) that is higher than the normal gaming state. For this reason, by showing that the gaming state has changed from the first special gaming state to the second special gaming state with a specific effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and further improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  In the gaming machine according to the first, fourth, and sixth aspects, the first special gaming state ends with a predetermined number of fluctuation displays, but the second special gaming state is then displayed in the fluctuation display means. It continues until it is determined by the predetermining means that the display result of the variation display of the identification information is to be the specific display mode. For this reason, by showing that the gaming state has changed from the first special gaming state to the second special gaming state with a specific effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and further improve the interest of the game. Can do.

The gaming machines according to the first to sixth and eighth aspects are as follows.
Among the plurality of types of variation time prepared as the variation time from the start to the end of the variation display of the identification information by the variation display control means, when the first special game state is controlled and the second special game It may further include a variation time selection means (steps S505, S506, S511, S512) for selecting any variation time with a probability that is different from when the state is controlled.

In this case, the gaming machines according to the first to sixth and eighth aspects are as follows:
A plurality of types of variation modes (usually normal reach) prepared as modes from the start to the end of variation display of the effect identification information by the effect variation display control unit according to the variation time selected by the variation time selection unit , Reach A, Reach B, Reach C), and any variation mode with a different probability between when being controlled in the first special gaming state and when being controlled in the second special gaming state It is also possible to further include a variation mode selection means (steps S505, S506, S511, S512) for selecting.

  There is a difference between the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state, whether the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the same probability as the normal gaming state or a high probability. Time is reduced in the same way for both. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing the control to the second special gaming state according to the time of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means. However, when the first special gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state, the selection rate of the variation time (and variation mode) will be different, so the selected variation time (and variation display pattern) Accordingly, the player can be expected to be controlled to the second special game state, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the gaming machine according to the first to fourth aspects, the predetermined condition for controlling to the first special gaming state may be, for example, that the first specific gaming state has ended. In the case of controlling the probability variation state (same as the first special game state in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect) a predetermined number of times after the end of the first specific game state, after the end of the first specific game state Further, it can be assumed that the probability variation state has ended.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first to fourth aspects, the time for displaying the variation of the identification information in the variation display means is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, in the first and second special gaming states. It means that the average time of the variable display of the identification information is shorter than the normal gaming state. For example, if even the average time is short, the variation display time is longer than any variation time selected in the normal gaming state at any variation time selected in the first and second special gaming states. It doesn't matter if there are long ones.

In the gaming machine according to the second, third, fifth, and eighth aspects,
The production means has the predetermined number of variable display times of the identification information executed by the variable display means from the time when the first special game state control means controls the first special game state. After that, the specific effect can be performed in a different manner depending on the remaining number of times of the variation display of the identification information executed in the variation display means in the second special gaming state (FIG. 6). .

In the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect,
The effecting means is configured such that after the number of times of the variable display of the identification information executed by the variable display means starts from the time when the special gaming state control means controls the previous special gaming state, the predetermined number of times is displayed. In the new special gaming state, the specific effect can be performed in a different manner depending on the remaining number of times of the variation display of the identification information executed in the variation display means (FIG. 6).

  In this way, different modes of production are performed according to the remaining number of display variations in the second special game state (or a new special game state), so that there are many types of productions and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made. Furthermore, since the player can know the remaining number of variable displays in the second special gaming state according to the contents of the production, especially when the remaining number of variable displays in the second special gaming state is large. The production here can increase the player's sense of expectation, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine according to the second, fifth, sixth, and eighth aspects, the second predetermined number of times may be the same as the predetermined number of times.

The gaming machine according to the first to eighth aspects is as follows.
Continuation number counting means (steps S502, S508) for counting the cumulative number of continuation times of the variation display of the identification information being executed in the variation display means in a state where the special gaming state is continued;
It may further include continuation number notifying means (step S522, display control board 80, decorative symbol display unit 9) for notifying the cumulative continuation number counted by the continuation number counting means.

  Thereby, the number of times of the variable display in which the special gaming state (the first special state or the second special gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is continued is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Become. And since it becomes easy for a player to understand the continuation of an advantageous state, a player's willingness to play can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to the first to eighth aspects,
The non-specific derivation control means derives a display mode different from the specific display mode when the second specific gaming state is terminated after the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display unit. The same effect display mode that is sometimes derived can be derived by the effect variation display means.

  Here, the second specific gaming state has already ended when the effect display mode in the effect variation display means is derived. For this reason, when the player is playing a game while looking at the effect variation display means, even if it is confirmed whether the display mode for the effect is derived and controlled to the second specific game state, I don't know if it was actually controlled to the second specific gaming state. Thus, by not knowing whether or not the player has been controlled to the second specific gaming state, the player is prevented from realizing that the player has been controlled to the second special gaming state (or a new special gaming state). be able to.

In the gaming machine according to the first to eighth aspects,
The second specific gaming state control means may also be configured such that the second specific gaming state control means also includes the second specific gaming state control means when the predetermined condition is satisfied except when the second specific display mode (and the third specific display mode) is derived to the variable display means. Means for controlling the gaming state may be included in the specific gaming state.

  Here, the second specific gaming state may be controlled by deriving the second specific display mode (and the third specific display mode) to the variable display means, but other predetermined conditions may be satisfied. It may be controlled. If the player is playing the game without looking at the change display means only by looking at the effect change display means, even if it can be confirmed that the player has been controlled to the second specific game state, this is the second specific display mode ( And whether it is based on the derivation of the third specific display mode) or on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Thus, by not knowing the cause of the control to the second specific gaming state, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that it has been controlled to the second special gaming state (new special gaming state). .

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a ball game machine 1 applied to this embodiment as seen from the front. The bullet ball gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the bullet ball gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there is an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball in the game area 7 by rotating. Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been driven can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol 10a) each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hitting ball enters the start winning opening 14). And a variable display device 8 for deriving and displaying the display result. The variable display device 8 includes a special symbol display 10 composed of a 7-segment LED at the lower right and a decorative symbol display unit 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) at the center. The special symbol display 10 performs relatively monotonous variable display of the special symbol 10a displayed by the 7-segment LED. Further, the decorative symbol display unit 9 performs variable display of decorative symbols in a plurality of display areas (three in the present embodiment) 9a to 9c. The decorative symbol display unit 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed on the special symbol display 10 to the player with a higher effect.

  Among the display results displayed on the special symbol display 10, the specific display result (big win symbol) includes the first specific display result (first probability variable symbol, for example, “3” among “0” to “9” symbols). Odd number symbols other than), a second specific display result different from the first specific display result (non-probability variable symbols, for example, even numbers other than “0” among “0” to “9” symbols), and the first , A third specific display result (second certain variation pattern, for example, “3”) different from the second specific display result is included. Display results other than the first specific display result, the second specific display result, and the third specific display result are lost symbols.

  After the first specific display result (first probability variable symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display 10, the gaming state is controlled to a first jackpot gaming state described later. A special game different from the jackpot gaming state (the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state to be described later) after the first jackpot gaming state ends until the special symbol display 10 displays 50 variations. The state is controlled to the first certain variation state. After the first variation state is displayed 50 times, until the variation display is performed 50 times on the special symbol display 10, a special game state different from the first certain variation state is entered. Be controlled. After the fluctuation display is performed 50 times in the short time state, the normal gaming state is controlled. However, if a new specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10 before the 50th variation display ends in the first certain variation state, the first certain variation state ends there and is newly derived. The subsequent gaming state is controlled according to the specific display result. The short time state of 50 times to be controlled after the first certain change state is also eliminated.

  After displaying the second specific display result (non-probable variation symbol) on the special symbol display 10, the gaming state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the special symbol display 10 is controlled to be in a time-saving state until 50 times of variable display is performed. After the fluctuation display is performed 50 times in the short time state, the normal gaming state is controlled. However, if a new specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10 before 50 variable displays are completed in the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends there, and the newly derived specific display result The subsequent gaming state is controlled according to the above. The same applies to the time reduction state of 50 times after the end of the first probability variation state.

  In addition, it is called 1st big hit that it is controlled to the 1st big hit game state by deriving the 1st specific display result or the 2nd specific display result to the special symbol display 10. Further, among the first jackpots, the one based on the derivation of the first specific display result (probability variation symbol) may be called the probability variation jackpot, and the one based on the derivation of the second specific display result (non-probability variation symbol) may be called the normal jackpot.

  After the third specific display result (second probability variation symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display 10, the gaming state is controlled to the second big hit gaming state described later. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, the first symbol change state is controlled to the second probability change state as a special game state that is different from both the first probability change state and the short time state until the special symbol display 10 displays the fluctuation display 100 times. After the variation display is performed 100 times in the second probability variation state, the normal gaming state is controlled. However, if a specific display result is newly derived on the special symbol display 10 before the 100th variation display is finished in the second certain variation state, the second certain variation state ends there and is newly derived. The subsequent gaming state is controlled according to the specific display result. In addition, it is called 2nd big hit that it is controlled to a 2nd big hit game state by deriving the 3rd specific display result to the special symbol display 10. In addition, the second jackpot may be called a sudden jackpot.

  The big hit gaming state is a state in which a big winning opening 21 which will be described later is opened to facilitate the winning of a game ball launched into the gaming area 7. Here, the first jackpot gaming state has a large opening time and the number of open rounds of the big winning opening 21 as will be described later, and a considerable number of gaming balls are expected to win during this time, but the second jackpot gaming state is As will be described later, the opening time and the opening round of the big winning opening 21 are short, and the number of winning game balls that can be expected during this time is very small.

  Moreover, the short time state is a gaming state in which the execution time of variable display on the special symbol display 10 is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. The probability that the display result of the special symbol display 10 is the specific display result in the short time state is the same as the normal gaming state. The first probability variation state and the second probability variation state are the same gaming state in terms of content, except that the number of continuations and the event that triggered the control are different, and both are collectively referred to as a probability variation state. In the probability variation state, the probability that the display result of the special symbol display 10 becomes the specific display result is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the execution time of the variable display in the special symbol display 10 is the same as that in the short time state. It is shortened than the state. The normal gaming state is a gaming state different from the special gaming state (first probability variation state, second probability variation state, short-time state) and jackpot gaming state (first jackpot gaming state, second jackpot gaming state). .

  The display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 corresponds to the display result of the special symbol display unit 10 except when the third specific display result is derived to the special symbol display unit 10. For example, when the display result of the special symbol display 10 becomes the first specific display result, the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 also becomes a probable big hit symbol according to the first specific display result, and the special symbol display 10 When the display result becomes the second specific display result, the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 also becomes the normal jackpot symbol corresponding to the second specific display result. Moreover, when the display result of the special symbol display device 10 is a non-specific display result (losing symbol) different from the specific display result, the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 is also a losing symbol.

  However, when the display result of the special symbol display device 10 is the third specific display result, the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 is a lost symbol that does not correspond to the third specific display result. In the second jackpot gaming state controlled by deriving the third specific display result, the opening time and the number of rounds of the big winning opening 21 are also small, and a jackpot effect such as the first jackpot gaming state is also provided as will be described later. Since it is not performed, as long as the player looks at the decorative symbol display unit 9, it is difficult for the player to recognize the change in the gaming state due to the occurrence of the second jackpot.

  Above the decorative symbol display unit 9, a game ball enters a starting prize opening 14 to be described later, and the starting condition is established, but the start condition of the special symbol display 10 is still in progress (for example, the end of variable display of the previous special symbol 10 a, The number of reserved memories that displays the number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 to be described later as the number of times that the starting condition is not established (the end of the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state). A special symbol storage display 11 is provided as a display means. The special symbol on-hold storage display 11 is composed of four LEDs, and each time there is an effective start winning on the start winning opening 14 (in this embodiment, a start winning when the number of reserved storage is less than 4), the LED is turned on. One LED is turned on, and each time the variable symbol display of the special symbol 10a is started on the special symbol indicator 10, the number of the lit LEDs is decreased by one. That is, one LED is turned off.

  In the RAM 55, a jackpot determination random number or the like extracted by the CPU 56 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 when the starting condition of the special symbol 10a in the special symbol display 10 is established (the hit ball wins the starting winning opening 14). There are four reserved storage buffers for storing the random number extraction order in an identifiable manner. The special symbol on-hold storage display 11 displays the number of on-hold storage buffers in which various random numbers are stored (the number of on-hold storage) among the on-hold storage buffers so as to be specified. A numerical value for which the start condition (for example, the end of the variable display of the previous special symbol 10a, the end of the first jackpot gaming state and the end of the second jackpot gaming state) is not yet established among the various random numbers extracted in the reserved storage buffer. Up to four pieces of data are stored as a predetermined upper limit number.

  Below the variable display device 8, a variable winning device 15 having a start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start switch 62 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 71 (see FIG. 2). When the variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning port 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  Below the variable winning device 15, there is a special variable winning device 20 in which the big winning opening 21 is opened by the solenoid 72 (see FIG. 2) in the jackpot gaming state (first jackpot gaming state, second jackpot gaming state). Is provided. The position where the special variable prize-winning device 20 is provided indicates to the player whether or not the big prize opening 21 is open when the player is proceeding with the game by looking at the decorative symbol display unit 9. The position is almost unknown.

  The special variable prize-winning device 20 is movable by a solenoid 72 and can be changed between an acceptable state in which a game ball can be won in the big prize opening 21 and an unacceptable state in which a game ball cannot be won in the big prize opening 21. Of the winning balls guided from the special variable winning device 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered the V winning area is detected by the V winning switch 64 (see FIG. 2) and enters the 10-count winning area. The winning ball is detected by the count switch 63 (see FIG. 2). A solenoid 73 (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  The special variable winning device 20 is large in a first jackpot gaming state or a second jackpot gaming state until a predetermined time elapses from the opening of the jackpot 21 or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) gaming balls wins. The winning opening 21 is opened. Until a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds in the first jackpot gaming state, 1 second in the second jackpot gaming state) has elapsed after the grand prize winning opening 21 is opened or closed, or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls One round is required until winning the big prize opening 21. During one round, the hit ball enters the V winning area in the big winning opening 21 while the big winning opening 21 is opened, and when it is detected by the V winning switch 64, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning apparatus 20 makes a big win. The mouth 21 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds in the first jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds in the second jackpot gaming state).

  On the left side of the special variable winning device 20, there is provided a normal symbol display 12 composed of a pair of left and right LEDs labeled “O” and “X”. The normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the gate switch 61 (see FIG. 2) detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 28a or 28b, a normal random number for symbol determination is extracted and stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. Is done. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the normal symbol display 12 can start variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("○" and "x" are alternately lit), that is, the end of the previous variable display in the normal symbol display 12). The normal symbol variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is started.

  Below the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol holding storage display having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer. 13 is provided. When the gate switch 61 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 28 and a new random number for determining the normal symbol is stored, the normal symbol holding storage display unit 13 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time the normal symbol display 12 starts variable display of normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”), the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one.

  On the normal symbol display 12, the left and right lamps marked with ○ and X (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit, whereby the normal symbol is variably displayed. For example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the left lamp marked with ○ is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined by determining whether or not the random number for normal symbol extraction extracted when the game ball passes through the gate 28 and is detected by the gate switch 61 matches the predetermined normal symbol determination value. It is determined by whether or not. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is correct, the variable winning device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can easily win the start winning opening 14.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol of the special symbol 10a variably displayed on the special symbol display 10 becomes a specific display result is higher than the normal gaming state, and the variable display time (variation time) is the normal gaming state. In addition to being shortened, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol in the normal symbol display 12 is also higher than the normal gaming state, and the normal symbol variable display time (variation time) in the normal symbol display 12 is normal. It is shortened from the gaming state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning device 15 are further increased from the normal gaming state. In the short time state, not only the variable display time (variation time) on the special symbol display 10 is shortened from the normal game state, but also the normal symbol variable display time (variation time) on the normal symbol display 12 is normal game. Shortened from state.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls in the vicinity of the frame lamp left 41 is provided, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball has expired is provided in the vicinity of the frame lamp right 42. It has been.

  Although not shown in FIG. The bullet ball gaming machine 1 has a ball hitting device 45 (see FIG. 2) that drives a driving motor by operating a hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a game ball to the game area 7. Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. . The game ball that has fallen into the game area 7 may pass through the gates 28a and 28b and win the variable winning device 15 or the special variable winning device 20. A game ball that has not won any of the variable winning device 15 and the special variable winning device 20 is discharged from the out port 26.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the gate switch 61, the start switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the full switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball tray 4 is full, the count switch short-circuit signal ( (Not shown), a switch circuit 32 for supplying a signal from the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 71 for opening / closing the variable prize winning device 15, a solenoid 72 for opening / closing the special variable prize winning device 20, and a seesaw provided in the big prize opening 21 are movable. Solenoid circuit 33 for driving solenoid 73, etc. to be driven according to a command from basic circuit 53, system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting basic circuit 53 when power is turned on, and jackpot gaming state according to data given from basic circuit 53 (First jackpot gaming state, second jackpot gaming state) Information output circuit 34 for outputting the information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence to an external device such as a hall computer, also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  The CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 performs display control of the special symbol display 10 provided in the variable display device 8 and display control of the normal symbol display 12. Furthermore, the light emission control of the special symbol hold memory display 11 and the normal symbol hold memory display 13 is performed.

  A game control microcomputer (peripheral circuits such as a CPU 56 and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55) provided on the main board 31 is provided on the card unit 50 and the game board 6 that enable ball lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that pays out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at a plurality of winning holes. Further, the game control microcomputer operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. .

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No)) and the like) perform display control of the decorative symbol display unit 9 of the variable display device 8.

  The display control CPU operates according to a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 31, performs display control of the decorative symbol display unit 9 of the variable display device 8 according to the received effect control command. Specifically, display control of the decorative symbol display unit 9 is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for displaying an image and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is used to store character image data frequently used among images displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 9, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. .

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the decorative symbol display unit 9 is mounted on the display control board 80. The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a VRAM (not shown) is mapped there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 9 according to the character image data, and develops it in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for developing image data generated by VDP. Then, it is output to the decorative symbol display unit 9.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 controls the sound output of the speaker 27 by outputting the drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver. By outputting a lamp / LED drive signal to the substrate 35, light emission control of the lamp / LED provided in the ball game machine 1 is performed. That is, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 is a command related to the display control of the decorative symbol display unit 9, the lamp / LED lighting control, and the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds transmitted from the main board 31. This is an effect control microcomputer that controls a light emitting body such as a lamp / LED provided in the decorative symbol display unit 9, the speaker 27, and the ball game machine 1 based on an effect control command (control signal) as information.

  Hereinafter, the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 10 and the variation display of the decoration symbol on the decoration symbol display unit 9 in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. Whether or not the result of the special symbol variation display is a big win, if it is a big win, which jackpot is to be decided, and whether the special symbol variation time and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol should be determined Based on various random numbers extracted from time to time, it is determined when the special symbol start-up condition for special symbol display on the special symbol display 10 is satisfied.

  Here, the random numbers used in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing various random numbers used in this embodiment. In FIG. 3, random numbers other than the random numbers used for determining the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are also shown. In the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment, each random number is used as follows.

(1) Jackpot determining random number: Determines whether or not to generate a jackpot.
(2) Random number for determining jackpot symbol: When jackpot is determined, it is determined whether to be a promising jackpot, a normal jackpot or a sudden jackpot.
(3) Random number for determining the variation pattern: The variation display time of the special symbol 10a and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol are determined.
(4) Random number for determination per normal symbol: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol. (5) Random number for determining initial random number for jackpot determination: Determines the initial value of the random number for hit determination.
(6) Random number for determining random number for normal symbol per normal symbol: Determines the initial value of random number for determining per normal symbol.
(7) Random number for determining a gasse effect: It is determined whether or not to perform a pre-continuation effect or a pre-development effect, which will be described later, when a sudden big hit has not occurred.

  Next, the determination of jackpot will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the jackpot determination table. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot is determined according to the value of the jackpot determination random number and the gaming state at that time. As shown in FIG. 4, when the probability is low (normal gaming state or short time state), the jackpot determination value determined to be a jackpot is only “3”, but when the probability is high (probability fluctuation state), the jackpot The jackpot determination values determined as “3”, “7”, “79”, “103”, and “107” are the probability that the jackpot at the high probability is the jackpot at the low probability 5 times higher. When it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot, a jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 of the main board 31.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is to be determined, which type of jackpot is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number. The value of the jackpot symbol determining random number directly corresponds to the display result of the decorative symbol at the jackpot time. When the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is “1” to “9”, the value also corresponds to the display result of the special symbol, but when the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is “0” and “10” When the special symbol display result is “2” and “8” and the jackpot symbol determination random number is “11”, the special symbol display result corresponds to “7”. When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is “3”, that is, when the jackpot symbol is determined to be the second jackpot, the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 of the main board 31.

  Based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol determination random number, it is determined whether or not the result of the variation display of the special symbol is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, which type of jackpot is determined A decorative pattern variation pattern on the display unit 9 is determined. The time for the special symbol variation display is automatically determined according to the decorative symbol variation display pattern. Here, the decorative symbol variation display pattern is determined according to the determined special symbol variation display result and the gaming state at that time.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a variation pattern selection table. As shown in this figure, there are five types of decorative pattern variation patterns: normal variation, normal reach, reach A, reach B, and reach C, each of which is a shortened version (the decorative pattern variation display mode is the same). The variation time until the final display result is derived is 4 seconds shorter than the normal version).

  “Normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve a reach display mode. “Normal reach” is a variation pattern with a predetermined reach display mode. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach display mode different from “Normal reach”. Further, the difference in reach display mode means that different modes of change (speed, rotation direction, etc.), characters, etc. appear in the reach change time. For example, in “normal reach”, a reach display mode is realized by only one type of variation mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach display mode including a plurality of variation modes with different variation speeds and variation directions is realized. The Further, “reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach display mode different from “normal reach” and “reach A”, and “reach C” is “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. The variation pattern has a different reach display mode.

  Here, the reach display mode (reach) is a variable display (fluctuation display) for symbols that have not yet stopped when the symbols that have stopped constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and In this state, all or some of the symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 10 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and performs variable display of one special symbol 10a, so that it does not become a reach display mode. Therefore, in a variation pattern other than the normal variation, the decorative symbol display unit 9 sets the decorative symbol to a reach display mode.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (special symbol or the like)) is displayed, or the background display mode (for example, color or the like) of the decorative symbol display unit 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  Explaining the selection of the variation pattern, except for the variation pattern other than the “normal variation”, there are cases where the result of the variation display of the decorative symbol is lost or a big hit for any variation pattern. The variation pattern is selected according to the gaming state. When the player is in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern of the decorative design is selected from the normal version. The decorative pattern variation pattern is selected from the shortened version both in the probability variation state and in the short time state.

  However, the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the short-time state is the same as the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the normal gaming state, but in the probability variation state, the selection ratio of “normal variation” is the same, but other than that The selection ratio of the variation pattern is different from the selection ratio in the normal gaming state and the short time state. In particular, when the display result of the decorative design is lost, the variation pattern of reach C is selected only when the probability variation state exists.

  In this way, the decorative pattern variation pattern is determined according to whether or not the display result of the decorative pattern is a big hit and the gaming state at that time, but in order to select a pattern that is lost in the normal gaming state This table is called a normal-time loss table, and a table for selecting a pattern that is a big hit is called a normal-time big hit table. In addition, a table for selecting a pattern that loses in the time-saving state is referred to as a time-loss lost table, and a table for selecting a pattern that is a jackpot is referred to as a time-saving jackpot table. A table for selecting a pattern that causes a loss in the probability variation state is referred to as a probability variation lose table, and a table for selecting a jackpot pattern is referred to as a probability variation jackpot table.

  By the way, as described above, when the display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 10 is the first specific display result or the second specific display result, the display result of the decorative symbol is also a jackpot symbol. When the display result of is the third specific display result, that is, when the second big hit is obtained, the display result of the decorative symbol is a lost symbol. Accordingly, even if it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is a big jackpot, if it is determined that the second big jackpot is determined, the table for selecting the variation pattern is displayed in the normal time according to the gaming state. A loss table, a short-time loss table, or a probability change loss table is used.

  Note that the decorative symbol display in the decorative symbol display unit 9 is controlled by the display control CPU of the display control board 80, but the CPU 55 of the main board 31 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner in this way. In order to cause the decorative symbol display unit 9 to derive the display result determined in this way, at the timing when the special symbol display unit 10 starts the variable symbol variation display, the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern and the stop symbol command indicating the display result are displayed. Are transmitted to the display control board 80.

  In the following, in addition to the control of the special game state (short-time state, first probability variation state and second probability variation state) in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment, and the variation of the game state, the decoration symbol is displayed An effect executed in the symbol display unit 9 will be described.

  As described above, when the display result of the special symbol display 10 becomes the first specific display result and the probability variation jackpot occurs, after the control of the first jackpot gaming state, the special symbol variation display is performed only 50 times. The state is controlled to the probability variation state (first probability variation state), and is controlled to the short time state only while the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times after the first probability variation state is completed. When the display result of the special symbol display 10 becomes the second specific display result and the normal jackpot is generated, after the control is made to the first jackpot gaming state, it is controlled to the short state only while the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times. Is done. In addition, if the display result of the special symbol display 10 becomes the third specific display result and a sudden big hit occurs, after the control is changed to the second big hit gaming state, the fluctuation of the probability is changed only while the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times. It is controlled to the state (second probability variation state).

  In order to control such a special gaming state, the RAM 55 of the main board 31 is provided with a first probability variation counter, a second probability variation counter, and a time reduction counter. When a probable jackpot has occurred, 50 is set as an initial value for each of the first probabilistic counter and the hourly counter after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, and the value of the second probable variable counter is cleared to zero. When a normal jackpot occurs, 50 is set as an initial value in the hourly counter after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, and the values of the first probability variation counter and the second probability variation counter are cleared to zero. When a sudden jackpot occurs, 100 is set as the initial value of the second probability variation counter after the end of the second jackpot gaming state. However, the values of the first probability variation counter and the hourly time counter will differ depending on the case. Will be described in detail later.

  If the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, it means that the gaming state is in the second probability variation state regardless of the values of the first probability variation counter and the time reduction counter. In the second probability variation state, the value of the second probability variation counter is decremented by 1 each time the special symbol variation display is performed once, and if the values of the first probability variation counter and the hourly time counter are not zero, the value is decremented by one. The If the value of the second probability variation counter is 0 and the value of the first probability variation counter is not 0, it means that the gaming state is in the first probability variation state regardless of the value of the time reduction counter. In the first probability variation state, the value of the first probability variation counter is decremented by one each time the special symbol variation display is performed once, but the value of the time reduction counter is not subtracted.

  If the value of the first probability variable counter and the value of the second probability variable counter are both 0 and the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, it means that the gaming state is in the time reduction state. In the time reduction state, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 each time the special symbol variation display is performed once. If all the values of the first probability variation counter, the second probability variation counter, and the time reduction counter are 0, the game state is normal. A gaming state other than the jackpot gaming state can be determined by the values of the first probability variation counter, the second probability variation counter, and the hourly time counter, but any gaming state including the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state is currently set. A game state flag indicating whether or not there is stored in the RAM 55.

  Further, the values of the first probability variable counter and the hourly counter when the sudden hit is generated will be described. Until the value of the first probability variation counter set based on the probability variation jackpot becomes 0, that is, until the number of times the special symbol variation display after the probability variation jackpot reaches 50, the first probability variation The counter value remains unchanged. The same applies to the case where a sudden big hit has already occurred and the value of the second chance variable counter is not 0 by the time the number of times the special symbol is changed to be displayed 50 times. Until the value becomes 0 here, the value of the first probability variation counter is the remaining until the variation display of the special symbol reaches 50 times after the gaming state is controlled to the first probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot. This indicates the number of times of variable display. In addition, if a sudden big hit is made in the first probability variation state, the time-short state is not controlled until the next normal big hit or probability variation big hit, so the value of the hour reduction counter is cleared to zero.

  After the value of the first probability variable counter becomes 0 (including the case where 0 is set as the initial value due to a normal jackpot), the special symbol after the time-counter value becomes 0, that is, after the time-short state is controlled Until the number of times of fluctuating display reaches 50 times, the value of the hour / hour counter remains unchanged even if a sudden big hit occurs. The same applies when a sudden big hit has already occurred and the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0 by the time when the number of times of the special symbol variation display after the time-short state control is 50. Until the value becomes 0, the value of the time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining variable display until the special symbol change display reaches 50 times after the gaming state is controlled to the time reduction state. .

  Assuming that the value of the first probability variable counter and the hourly time counter are both 0 and the value of the second probability variable counter is not 0, that is, assuming that there is no sudden big hit that the value of the second probability variable counter is not 0, the normal gaming state is assumed. In some cases, when a sudden hit is further generated, the value of the second probability variation counter so far (the value after subtraction based on the execution of variation display) is set in the first probability variation counter. Thereafter, 100 is set as an initial value in the second probability variation counter. Until the value reaches 0 here, the value of the first probability variation counter is the remaining value until the variation display of the special symbol reaches 100 times after the gaming state is controlled to the second probability variation state based on the sudden probability big hit. This indicates the number of times of variable display. As long as the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, the value of the first probability variation counter is always smaller than the value of the second probability variation counter.

  By the way, in addition to the case where the gaming state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state, it is between the short-time state, the first probability variation state, the second probability variation state, and the normal gaming state as the special gaming state. When the gaming state is controlled, an effect indicating the change in the gaming state is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9 together with the decorative symbol variation display. However, the transition to the first probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot and the transition to the short time state based on the normal jackpot are indicated not only by the display result of the special symbol display 10 but also by the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9. Therefore, in these cases, no effects other than the decorative display of the decorative symbols are performed. The transition of the game state other than these cases is indicated by an effect other than the decorative symbol variation display.

  Here, the effect indicating the transition of the gaming state to the second certainty variation state based on the surprise big hit except when being controlled to the normal gaming state is not necessarily performed at the timing when the transition is performed. When the game state is controlled to the first probability change state and the number of special symbol variations displayed reaches 50 times (including the 50th), the 50th special symbol variation display is completed. (In other words, at the timing when the value of the first probability variation counter has changed to 0), a continuous effect indicating the continuation of the probability variation state is performed. If the number of special symbol fluctuation displays reaches 50 times (including the 50th time) after the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state, the 50th special symbol fluctuation display ends (ie, At the timing when the value of the time counter is changed to 0), the development effect indicating that the gaming state has shifted from the time reduction state to the probability variation state is performed.

  After the game state is controlled to the second probability variation state, when the number of times of the special symbol variation display reaches 100 times (including the 100th time), it is 50 (after the control to the first probability variation state) Change to the 100th special symbol after the previous big hit, except for the case where a big hit is made up to 50 times and up to 100 times after being controlled to the second short time state. At the timing when the display ends (that is, the timing when the value of the first probability variation counter changes to 0 after the value of the second probability variation counter is set), a continuous effect indicating the continuation of the probability variation state is performed.

  In addition, the pre-continuation effect or the timing is also provided at the timing when the change display just before the continuation effect or the development effect is finished (that is, the timing when the value of the first probability variation counter or the hourly counter is changed to 1). Pre-development production will be performed. Of course, the pre-continuous effect or the pre-developed effect is a timing at which the pre-continuous effect or the pre-developed effect is performed if it is assumed that a promising big hit has occurred, even when no new sudden big hit has occurred. (That is, the timing at which the value of the first probability variation counter, the time reduction counter, or the second probability variation counter changes to 1).

  Whether or not the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development effect is performed when a new big hit is not generated is determined according to the value obtained by extracting the aforementioned random number for determining the effect. The pre-continuation effect and the pre-development effect indicate to the player that the probability variation state continues and the game state from the short-time state to the probability variation state is transferred to the player with relatively high reliability. It is not something that is definitely shown to the player, such as production and development.

  In addition to the transition of the gaming state to the second certainty variation state based on the sudden probability big win, the effect indicating the transition of the gaming state is performed at the timing when the gaming state transition is performed. Such effects include a short-time transition effect indicating that the gaming state has transitioned from the first certain change state to a short-time state, a short-time end effect indicating that the short-time state has ended, and a probability variation state other than the transition to the short-time state ( Here, the probability variation end effect indicating that the second probability variation state only) has been controlled, and the probability variation state (here, only the second probability variation state) has been controlled by the sudden hit when being controlled to the normal gaming state. There is a start effect showing.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a mode of effect performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9 in addition to the decorative symbol variation display in accordance with the transition of the gaming state. Here, the pre-continuation effect, the continuation effect, the pre-development effect, and the development aspect of the development effect depend on the value of the second probability variation counter and the state of the second jackpot flag, that is, the second probability variation state is further continued. It differs depending on whether the number of times of symbol variation display is 75 times or more. The mode of the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development effect when no new big hit is generated is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the effect. There are only one type of each of the time transition effect, the time end effect, the probability change end effect, and the start effect.

  The effects indicating the transition of the gaming state are controlled by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 in accordance with an effect command transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31. Here, two types of pre-continuous effects, continuous effects, pre-development effects, and pre-continuation effect commands for instructing execution of the development effects, continuation effect commands, pre-development effect commands, and development effect commands are prepared. It will be. There are only one type of each of the time transition effect command, the time change effect command, the time change end effect command, the probability change end effect command, and the start effect command for instructing execution of the time change effect, the time effect end effect, the probability change end effect, and the start effect.

  Furthermore, in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is continued in the special game state (the short time state, the first probability variation state, or the second probability variation state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The number of times the image is displayed is displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 9 for each variation display. For this reason, the RAM 55 of the main board 31 is provided with a special number counter for counting the number of times the time-short state, the first probability variation state, or the second probability variation state continues, and the value of the special number counter for each game. Is sent to the display control board 80.

  Hereinafter, the process performed for the progress of the game in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The progress of the game in the ball game machine 1 is executed according to a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms. Note that only the release of the game ball to the game area 7 based on the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 is performed independently of the timer interruption process every 2 ms.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the CPU 56. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S21), and then executes the game control process of steps S22 to S36. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, etc. via the switch circuit 32. A switch process for determining the state of the process is performed (step S22).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a jackpot determination random number used for game control is performed (step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (step S24) and a process for updating the counter value for generating the display random number (step S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is selected according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 10, the decorative symbol display unit 9, the special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. To be executed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol command control process in which a special symbol process is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and an effect control command for display on the decorative symbol display unit 9 is sent to the display control board 80 (step S28). In addition, a normal symbol command control process is performed in which an effect control command related to a normal symbol set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 by the normal rough process process is sent (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start switch 62, the count switch 63, the V prize winning switch 64, and the like (step S31). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in response to winning detection based on any of the start switch 62, count switch 63, V winning switch 64, etc. being turned on. To do. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S32). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (step S34). In order to open the variable prize-winning device 15 and the special variable prize-winning device 20, or to switch the game ball passage in the big prize opening 21, the solenoid circuit 33 is configured with solenoids 71 to 73 in accordance with a drive command. Drive. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed by the CPU 56 in step S26. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, the game ball is It is determined whether or not a start winning to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S101), and if a start winning has occurred, a start opening switch passing process (step S102) is performed. Thereafter, any one of steps S103 to S109 is performed according to the state of the special symbol process flag. If no start winning has occurred, any one of steps S103 to S109 is performed according to the state of the special symbol process flag. The details of the start port switch passing process will be described later.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S103): Wait until the variable symbol of special symbol 10a can be started. When the CPU 56 enters a state where variable display of the special symbol 10a can be started, the CPU 56 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories). If the count value of the holding storage counter is not 0, as a result of the variable display of the special symbol 10a, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the value of the jackpot determination random number (whether or not the specific display result is set), In the case of jackpot, the jackpot type is also determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number. Details of the special symbol normal process will be described later.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S104): Random number for determining a variation pattern obtained by extracting the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol display 10 and the variation pattern (variable display data) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display unit 9 when the start winning is generated. Is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns according to the value of. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is set in a special symbol process timer (configured by a down timer), and then the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, a signal for instructing the special symbol display 10 to start displaying the variation of the special symbol is output, and a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected for the display control board 80 and a stop symbol command indicating the stop symbol are displayed. Send. Details of the variation pattern setting process will also be described later.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S105): The time measured by the special symbol process timer in which the variation time is set according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing in step S104 is monitored, and the variation time has passed. When the symbol process timer times out), control is then performed to shift to the special symbol stop process. Details of the special symbol variation process will be described later.

  Special symbol stop process (step S106): Control is performed so as to stop the variable display of the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 10, and stop the variable display of the decorative symbol variably displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 9. To do. Specifically, a signal indicating that the special symbol is stopped is set to a state where it is output to the special symbol display 10, and an effect control command (decorative symbol stop command) indicating that the decorative symbol is stopped is transmitted to the display control board 80. Set to the state to be performed. In addition, processing for setting an effect control command (various effect commands) for indicating a change in the gaming state on the decorative symbol display unit 9 is also performed here. Details of the special symbol stop process will be described later.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S107): When this process is performed for the first time after a big win, after setting the number of rounds of the large winning opening 21, control for opening the large winning opening 21 is started. Specifically, the solenoid 72 is driven to open the special winning opening 21 and to open the special variable winning device 20. In addition, the number of rounds in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is counted, and the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the release timer. The details of the pre-opening process for the special prize opening will also be described later.

  Processing during opening of the big prize opening (step S108): control for sending the presentation control commands for the round display during the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state to the display control board 80 and the closing condition of the big prize winning hole 21 Processing to confirm establishment is performed. Details of the special winning opening open process will be described later.

  Big hit end processing (step S109): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state has ended. In addition, based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, processing for initializing the values of the first probability variation counter, the second probability variation counter, and the time reduction counter is also performed in the jackpot end processing. Details of the jackpot end process will also be described later.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the start-port switch passing process in step S101. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reserved storage number has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S201). If the number of reserved memories has reached 4, the start port switch passing process is terminated as it is.

  If the number of reserved memories has not reached 4, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 (step S202), and the values of the random numbers for jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol determining random number, and variation pattern determining random number are extracted (step S203). ). Extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. Then, each extracted random number value is stored in a storage area (holding storage buffer) corresponding to the holding storage number value (step S204). Then, the start port switch passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S103) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the number of reserved memories based on the value of the reserved memory counter in a state where the special symbol display 10 can start the variable symbol display (step S301). The state in which the special symbol variation display can be started is a state in which the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S103, and the special symbol display unit 10 displays the variation of the special symbol 10a. This is a case where the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 10 is not being executed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S302). The value of the reserved storage number is reduced by 1 (the count value of the reserved storage counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S303). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Yes.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the holding storage buffer (step S304), executes the jackpot determination process, and determines whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot Is also determined (step S305). Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later. When the big hit determination process ends, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S306). Then, the special symbol normal process ends.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the jackpot determination process in step S305. In the jackpot determination process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state (first probability variation state or second probability variation state) based on the gaming state flag (step S401). If the probability variation state, it is determined to use the table at the time of high probability in the jackpot determination table (step S402). If it is not in the probability variation state, it is decided to use the table at the low probability in the jackpot determination table (step S403).

  Then, the extracted jackpot determination random number value is compared with the value registered in the jackpot determination table that has been determined to be used (step S404), and as a result of the comparison, there is a value that matches the jackpot determination random number value. Whether or not (step S405). If there is no matching value, the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  If there is a matching value, the jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S406). Furthermore, the jackpot symbol determination random number is read (step S407), and whether or not the read jackpot symbol determination random number is an odd number value of “0” to “11”, that is, whether or not it is a symbol accompanying the transition to the probability variation state. Is determined (step S408). If the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is an even number, the jackpot determination process is terminated. If the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is an odd value, it is further determined whether or not it is the second jackpot, that is, whether or not the read jackpot symbol determining random number is “3” (step S409). ).

  If the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is an odd number other than “3”, a probability variation flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S410). If the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is “3”, the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S411). After setting the probability variation flag or the second jackpot flag, the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the variation pattern setting process in step S104. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 refers to the gaming state flag to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability variation state (first probability variation state or second probability variation state) (step S501). If it is in the probability fluctuation state, the value of the special number counter in the RAM 55 is incremented by 1 (step S502).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 as an execution result of the jackpot determination process (step S503). If the jackpot flag is set, it is further determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S504). When the second jackpot flag is not set, it is a case where a normal jackpot or a probable variation jackpot is given depending on the display result of the special symbol variation display, and as a table for selecting a variation pattern of the ornament symbol in the ornament symbol display unit 9 A probability change jackpot table is set (step S505). Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  When the jackpot flag is not set, there is a case where the game is lost due to the display result of the special symbol variation display. Even if the big hit flag is set, when the second big hit flag is also set, it is a case where a sudden big hit is made according to the display result of the special symbol variation display. In these cases, a probability change loss table is set as a table for selecting a decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display unit 9 (step S506). Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  If the current gaming state is not the probability variation state, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the short-time state (step S507). If the time is short, the value of the special number counter in the RAM 55 is incremented by 1 (step S508). Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 as an execution result of the jackpot determination process (step S509). If the jackpot flag is set, it is further determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S510). When the second jackpot flag is not set, a time-saving jackpot table is set as a table for selecting a decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display unit 9 (step S511). Then, the process proceeds to step S517. When the jackpot flag is not set, or when the second jackpot flag is also set, a time loss table is set as a table for selecting a decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display unit 9 (step S512). . Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  Further, when the current gaming state is not the short-time state, the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. Here, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 as the execution result of the jackpot determination process (step S513). If the jackpot flag is set, it is further determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S514). When the second jackpot flag is not set, a normal jackpot table is set as a table for selecting a decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display unit 9 (step S515). Then, the process proceeds to step S517. When the jackpot flag is not set or when the second jackpot flag is also set, the normal-time loss table is set as a table for selecting the variation pattern of the decoration symbol on the decoration symbol display unit 9 (step S516). . Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S517, the random number for determining the variation pattern is extracted from the reserved storage buffer. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number extracted from the variation patterns registered in the variation pattern selection table set in step S505, S506, S511, S512, S515, or S516 is displayed on the decorative symbol display unit. 9 is selected as a decorative pattern variation pattern in step 9 (step S518).

  When the variation pattern is selected, the CPU 56 sets the variation time data of the determined variation pattern in the special symbol process timer (step S519). Then, the CPU 56 sets a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the RAM 55 (step S520). Further, a stop symbol command is set in the RAM 55 according to the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number (step S521), and a special number command indicating the value of the special number counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S522).

  The variation pattern command, stop symbol command, and special number command set here are sequentially transmitted to the display control board 80 when the special symbol command control processing is performed next time. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 causes the decorative symbol display unit 9 to start the variation display of the decorative symbol with the variation pattern according to the received variation pattern command. Further, based on the received special number command, the decorative symbol display unit 9 displays the number of times that the special gaming state (short time state, first probability variation state or second probability variation state) continues. The stop symbol command is stored in the RAM of the display control board 80, and determines the type of decorative symbol for ending the variable display.

  Further, after starting the special symbol process timer (step S523), the CPU 56 changes the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S524). Then, the variation pattern setting process ends.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol variation process in step S105. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 controls the special symbol display 10 to continue the variation display of the special symbol (step S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the variation display of the special symbol has reached the time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S104 ( Step S602). If the value of the special symbol process timer is not 0, the special symbol variation process is terminated as it is. If the value of the special symbol process timer is 0, the special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S603). Then, the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol stop process in step S106. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets a symbol stop command instructing to stop the decorative symbol in the RAM 55 (step S701). The symbol stop command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 stops the decorative symbol variation display in the ornament symbol display unit 9.

  Next, as a variation display of the special symbol, it is digested once, and there is a case where a big hit occurs here, so it is controlled to a special gaming state (short time state, first probability variation state or second probability variation state) Counter processing is performed to update the value of the time reduction counter, the first probability variation counter and / or the second probability variation counter. In the counter process, effects according to the values of these counters are also performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9 other than the decorative symbol variation display (step S702). Details of the counter process will be described later.

  When the counter process ends, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S703). If the jackpot flag is set, it is further determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S704). If the second jackpot flag is set, a sudden jackpot will be generated, so that the special symbol variation display is stopped at “3” according to the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number (step S705). Further, the gaming state flag is updated to the second jackpot gaming state (step S706), and the process proceeds to step S711.

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S707). If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation jackpot will be generated, so the special symbol variation display will stop at “1”, “5”, “7” or “9” according to the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number. (Step S708). When the probability variation flag is not set, a big jackpot is usually generated, so the special symbol variation display is stopped at “2”, “4”, “6” or “8” according to the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number. (Step S709).

  After the change display of the special symbol is stopped in step S708 or S709, the gaming state flag is updated to the first big hit gaming state (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner pre-opening process. Then, the special symbol stop process ends.

  If the jackpot flag is not set in step S703, the result of the special symbol variation display is lost, and therefore the special symbol variation display is stopped at "0" (step S712). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the second probability variable counter after the update in the counter process in step S702 is 0 (step S713). If the value of the second probability variation counter is 0, it is further determined whether or not the updated value of the first probability variation counter is 0 (step S714). If the value of the second probability variation counter and / or the first probability variation counter is not 0, the next variation display is also performed in the probability variation state following the current variation display, so the process proceeds to step S719.

  If the value of the updated first probability variable counter is also 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated time counter is 0 (step S715). If the value of the time counter after the update is not 0, the game state of the next game is in any time state, so the game state flag is updated to the time state (step S716), and the processing of step S719 is performed. move on.

  If the value of the hourly counter after the update is also 0, the game state in the next variation display will be the normal game state anyway, and the special game state will not be continuous. Is set (step S717). Further, the game state flag is updated to the normal game state (step S718), and the process proceeds to step S719. In step S719, the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process. Then, the special symbol stop process ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the counter process in step S702. In the counter process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the first probability variation counter is 0 (step S801). If the value of the first probability variation counter is not 0, the variation display for one time is digested here, so the value of the first probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S802).

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the second probability variation counter is also 0 (step S803). If the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, it means that the fluctuation display for one time has been digested in the second probability variation state, so that the value of the second probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S804). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the first certain variation counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction in step S802 (step S805).

  When the value of the first probability variation counter is 0, the sudden probability big hit was made after being controlled to the first probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, but the number of fluctuation displays since the control was made to the first probability variation state Has reached 50 times, or after having been controlled to the second probability variation state based on the sudden probability big hit, but after having been further controlled to the second probability variation state based on the previous sudden probability big hit, This means that the number of variable displays has reached 100. In this case, a continuous effect command corresponding to the value of the second probability variation counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S806). The continuous effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the continuation effect command performs a continuation effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the first probability variation counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the first probability variation counter is 1 (step S807). If the value of the first probability variation counter is not 1, the counter process is terminated as it is. When the value of the first probability variation counter is 1, the probability variation state ends when the number of times of variation display from the start of the first probability variation state or the second probability variation state is not a sudden hit. This is one time before (49th or 99th). In this case, a pre-continuation effect command corresponding to the value of the second probability variation counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S808). The pre-continuation effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the pre-continuation effect command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs the pre-continuation effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the second probability variation counter is 0 in step S803, this means that the current variation display was performed in the first probability variation state, but the first probability variation counter is the result of the subtraction in step S802. It is determined whether the value of has become 0 (step S809). If the value of the first probability variation counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S810).

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first certain variation state is completed in the current variation display, and the gaming state is in a shorter time state from the next variation display. In this case, a time shift effect command is set in the RAM 55 (step S811). The short time transition effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the time-short transition effect command performs a time-short transition effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  When the second jackpot flag is set, the number of fluctuation displays since the start of the first first certain change state has become 50 times this time. From the next fluctuation display, a new second probability variation state is started (the initial value is set in the second probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot process). In this case, a continuous effect command corresponding to the value of the second probability variation counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S812). The continuous effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the continuation effect command performs a continuation effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the first probability variation counter is not 0 in step S809, it is determined whether or not the value of the first probability variation counter is 1 (step S813). If the value of the first probability variation counter is not 1, the counter process is terminated as it is. When the value of the first probability variation counter becomes 1, the number of times of the variable display from the start of the first probability variation state is one time before the end of the first probability variation state (49 from the start of the first probability variation state). This means that no big hit has occurred. In this case, the random number for determining the gasse effect is extracted, and whether or not the pre-continuation effect is executed is selected according to the extracted random number value (step S814).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the lottery here is won (step S815). If the lottery here is not won, the counter process is terminated without sending any command to the display control board 80, that is, without producing an effect on the decorative symbol display unit 9. If the lottery is won, a pre-continuation effect command corresponding to the value of the random number for determining the effect is set in the RAM 55 (step S816). The pre-continuation effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the pre-continuation effect command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs the pre-continuation effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the first probability variable counter is 0 in step S801, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S817). If the value of the hour / hour counter is not 0, the change display for one time is digested here, and the value of the hour / hour counter is decremented by 1 (step S818).

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the second probability variation counter is also 0 (step S819). If the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, the variation display for one time is digested in the second probability variation state, so the value of the second probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S820). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction in step S818 (step S821).

  When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, it has been made a big hit after being controlled in the time reduction state, but the number of variable displays since the time reduction control was reached has reached 50. In this case, the development effect command corresponding to the value of the second probability variation counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S822). The development effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the development effect command performs the development effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 1 (step S823). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 1, the counter processing is terminated as it is. When the value of the time-saving counter becomes 1, if the number of fluctuation displays from the start of the time-saving state does not have a sudden hit, it is one time before the end of the time-saving state (the 49th time from the start of the time-saving state). ). In this case, a pre-development effect command corresponding to the value of the second probability variation counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S824). The pre-development effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the pre-development effect command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs the pre-development effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the second probability variation counter is 0 in step S819, it means that the current fluctuation display was performed in the time-short state, but the value of the time-shortage counter is 0 as a result of the subtraction in step S818. It is determined whether or not (step S825). If the value of the hour / hour counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S826).

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the time saving state is terminated with the current variation display. In this case, a short time end effect command is set in the RAM 55 (step S827). The short time end effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the time-short end effect command performs the time-short end effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  When the second jackpot flag is set, the number of fluctuation displays since the start of the short-time state is now 50, but the current fluctuation display is a sudden big hit and the next fluctuation display From this, a new second probability variation state is started (the initial value is set in the second probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot process). In this case, the development effect command corresponding to the value of the second probability variation counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S828). The development effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the development effect command performs the development effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the hour / hour counter is not 0 in step S825, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is 1 (step S829). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 1, the counter processing is terminated as it is. When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 1, it is a big hit even if the number of variable displays from the start of the time reduction state is one time before the end of the time reduction state (the 49th time from the start of the time reduction state). Is not occurring. In this case, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, and whether or not the pre-development effect is to be executed is selected in accordance with the extracted random number (step S830).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the lottery here is won (step S831). If the lottery here is not won, the counter process is terminated without sending any command to the display control board 80, that is, without producing an effect on the decorative symbol display unit 9. If the lottery is won, a pre-development effect command corresponding to the value of the random number for determining the effect is set in the RAM 55 (step S832). The pre-development effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the pre-development effect command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs the pre-development effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the time reduction counter is 0 in step S817, it is determined whether or not the value of the second probability variation counter is 0 (step S833). If the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, since the variation display for one time is digested in the second probability variation state, the value of the second probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S834). As a result of the subtraction, it is determined whether or not the value of the second probability variation counter has become 0 (step S835). If the value of the second probability variation counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S836).

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the second probability variation state ends with the current variation display, and the probability variation state ends without shifting to the short time state. In this case, a probability variation end effect command is set in the RAM 55 (step S837). The probability variation end effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the probability change end effect command performs the probability change end effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  When the second jackpot flag is set, the number of fluctuation displays since the start of the second probability variation state has been 100 times this time. This means that the second probability variation state starts again from the next variation display (the initial value is set in the second probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot process). In this case, a continuous effect command corresponding to the value of the second probability variation counter is set in the RAM 55 (step S838). The continuous effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the continuation effect command performs a continuation effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  If the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0 in step S835, it is determined whether or not the value of the second probability variation counter is 1 (step S839). If the value of the second probability variation counter is not 1, the counter process is terminated as it is. When the value of the second probability variation counter is 1, the number of times of display of fluctuation from the start of the second probability variation state is one time before the end of the second probability variation state (99 from the start of the second probability variation state). This means that no big hit has occurred. In this case, the random number for determining the gasse effect is extracted, and whether or not the pre-continuous effect is to be executed is selected according to the extracted random number value (step S840).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the lottery here is won (step S841). If the lottery here is not won, the counter process is terminated without sending any command to the display control board 80, that is, without producing an effect on the decorative symbol display unit 9. If the lottery is won, a pre-continuation effect command corresponding to the value of the random number for determining the effect is set in the RAM 55 (step S842). The pre-continuation effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the pre-continuation effect command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs the pre-continuation effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  Furthermore, if the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0 in step S833, it is determined whether the second big hit flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S843). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the counter process is terminated as it is. If the second jackpot flag is set, it means that the player has made a big hit from the normal gaming state. In this case, a start effect command is set in the RAM 55 (step S844). The start effect command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has received the start effect command performs the start effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the counter process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S107. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the opening operation execution flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S901). The release operation execution flag is set in step S902, which will be described later, and indicates that the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state are being executed. If the opening operation execution flag is already set, the process proceeds to step S906.

  If the release operation execution flag is not set, the release operation execution flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S902). Next, it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S903). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the maximum number “15” of rounds that can be executed in the first jackpot gaming state is set in the number-of-opens counter as the first jackpot gaming state (step S904). Proceed to processing. If the second jackpot flag is set, the maximum number “2” of rounds that can be executed in the second jackpot gaming state is set in the number-of-opens counter as the second jackpot gaming state (step S905). Proceed to processing.

  In step S906, it is determined again whether the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55. If the second jackpot flag is not set, the special variable winning device 20 can be opened in one round of the first jackpot gaming state in the opening timer (down timer) as the first jackpot gaming state. “30 seconds” is set as the maximum time (step S907).

  A jackpot round command indicating the current round of jackpot processing (a value obtained by subtracting the value of the number-of-releases counter from 16) is set in the RAM 55 (step S908). The jackpot round command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the jackpot round command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs the jackpot round effect on the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the process proceeds to step S910.

  If the second jackpot flag is set in step S906, the maximum variable winning device 20 can be opened in one round of the second jackpot gaming state in the opening timer as the second jackpot gaming state. “1 second” is set as the time (step S909), and the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, the value of the number of times of opening counter is subtracted by 1. Thereafter, the solenoid 72 that opens and closes the special variable winning device 20 is turned on, thereby opening the special variable winning device 20 (step S911), starting a release timer (step S912), and the value of the special symbol process flag. Is updated to a value corresponding to the process for opening the special winning opening (step S913). Then, the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is completed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the processing during the special winning opening in step S108. In the large winning opening opening process, it is determined whether or not ten or more game balls have been won from the large winning opening 21 (step S1001). If there is no winning of 10 or more game balls, it is determined whether or not the time indicated by the release timer has reached 0 seconds, that is, whether or not the time set in step S907 or S909 has elapsed since the large winning opening 21 was opened. Determination is made (step S1002). If the value indicated by the opening timer is not 0 seconds, the process for opening the big prize opening is ended as it is.

  If 10 or more game balls have been won or the value indicated by the release timer is 0 second, the special variable prize-winning device 20 is closed by turning off the solenoid 72 (step S1003), and the number-of-opens counter It is determined whether the value of 0 is 0 (step S1004). If the value of the number-of-releases counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not there has been a V prize in this round (step S1005). If there is a V prize, the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big prize opening process (step S1006). Then, the special winning opening opening process is terminated.

  If the value of the number-of-releases counter becomes 0 or if there is no V prize in this round, the in-release operation execution flag of the RAM 55 is reset (step S1007). Further, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set (step S1008). If the second jackpot flag is set, the current jackpot is an abrupt jackpot and no jackpot round effect has been performed, and the process proceeds to step S1010.

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the current jackpot is the first jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variable jackpot), and the jackpot round effect is performed while the special variable winning device 20 is open. Here, the jackpot end command is set in the RAM 55 (step S1009). The jackpot end command set here is transmitted to the display control board 80 when the next special symbol command control process is performed. Upon receiving the jackpot end command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs a jackpot end effect in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Then, the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process. Then, the special winning opening opening process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the jackpot end process in step S109. In the jackpot end process, first, the jackpot flag set in the RAM 55 is reset (step S1101). Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S1102).

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the current jackpot gaming state is the first jackpot (usually jackpot or probable jackpot), so it will be applied from the next special symbol variation display The gaming state is not the second probability variation state. Here, first, the value of the second probability variation counter of the RAM 55 is initialized to 0 (step S1103). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 55 (step S1104).

  If the probability change flag is not set, the jackpot that triggered the transition to the current jackpot game state is usually a jackpot, so the game state applied from the next special symbol variation display becomes the short-time state. Therefore, the value of the first probability variable counter in the RAM 55 is initialized to 0, the value of the time reduction counter is initialized to 50 (step S1105), and the gaming state flag is updated to the time reduction state (step S1106). Also, since the special gaming state is ended here, the value of the special number counter is initialized to 0 (step S1107). Then, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  If the probability change flag is not set, the jackpot that triggered the transition to the current jackpot gaming state is the probability variation jackpot, and the gaming state applied from the next special symbol variation display is the first probability variation state. In addition, if there is no sudden hit in the first certain variation state, the short time state is given 50 times. Here, first, the probability variation flag set in the RAM 55 is reset (step S1108). Further, the value of the first probability variation counter in the RAM 55 is initialized to 50, and the value of the time reduction counter is also initialized to 50 (step S1109), and the gaming state flag is updated to the probability variation state (step S1110). Then, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  When the second jackpot flag is set in step S1102, the jackpot that triggered the transition to the current jackpot gaming state is a sudden jackpot, and the gaming state applied from the next special symbol variation display is 2 Probability change state. Here, first, the second jackpot flag set in the RAM 55 is reset (step S1111). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the first certain variation counter is 0 (step S1112). If the value of the first probability variation counter is not 0, even if the number of times of the short-time state remains in the first probability variation state, it will not be controlled to the time-short state until the next first big hit. The value of the time reduction counter in the RAM 55 is initialized to 0 (step S1113). Then, the process proceeds to step S1119.

  If the value of the first probability variable counter is 0, it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 50 (step S1114). If the value of the hourly time counter is 50, it means that a big hit has been made in the 50th variation display in the first certain variation state. Here, since the continuous production has already been performed, and the time reduction state is not controlled until the next first big hit, the value of the time reduction counter in the RAM 55 is initialized to 0 (step S1115). Then, the process proceeds to step S1119.

  If the value of the time reduction counter is not 50, it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S1116). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, it means that the game state has been hit big before the end of the 50-time fluctuation display after the gaming state is controlled to the time reduction state. The process proceeds to step S1119 without updating the value of the probability variation counter.

  If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, it is further determined whether or not the value of the second probability variable counter is 0 (step S1117). If the value of the second probability variation counter is also 0, it means that the game has been won in the normal gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S1119. If the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, it is a big hit in the second probability variation state (excluding cases where the fluctuation display of 50 times or 100 times has not elapsed since the start of the previous short-time state or probability variation state). It turns out that. In this case, the current value of the second probability variation counter is set in the first probability variation counter (step S1118), and the process proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1119, since the gaming state applied from the next variation state becomes the second certain variation state, the value of the second certain variation counter in the RAM 55 is initialized to 100. Further, the game state flag is updated to the probability variation state (step S1120). Then, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1121, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process. Then, the jackpot end process ends.

  Hereinafter, the progress of the game in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described based on three specific examples. In the following specific examples, a special display and a decorative display for one time are referred to as a “game” as a unit.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing a first specific example of the progress of the game in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment. In this first specific example, a probable big hit from the normal gaming state, and after the probable big win, the special symbol display unit 10 makes a special big hit twice before the number of times of the special symbol change display reaches 50 times, A case where no big hit occurs in the second probability variation state due to the second sudden hit big hit is shown.

  In this example, “7”, which is the first specific display result, is derived on the special symbol display 10 in the 0th game in the normal gaming state where the values of the first probability variation counter, the time reduction counter, and the second probability variation counter are 0. Shall be. At this time, a probability variation symbol is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9, and the gaming state after the end of the 0th game becomes the first jackpot gaming state, and the grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds and 15 rounds. . Since the probability variation jackpot was won in the 0th game, 50 is set in the first probability variation counter and 50 in the hourly time counter at the end of the first jackpot gaming state.

  From the first game after the first jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot of the 0th game is over, the value of the first probability variation counter is 50, so that the probability variation state is entered. As a result of the first game, “0” (losing) is derived on the special symbol display 10, and accordingly, a display result of losing is also derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. At the end of the first game, the value of the first probability variation counter is decremented by 1 to 49, but the value of the time reduction counter does not change. Similarly, the value of the first probability variation counter is subtracted every time a game whose result is lost is 27, and becomes 27 at the start of the 24th game.

  Here, it is assumed that “3” as the third specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10 in the 24th game. At this time, the display result of the loss is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. At the end of the 24th game, the value of the first probability variation counter is decremented by 26. However, because of the sudden big hit here, the value of the hourly counter is cleared to 0, and the initial value of the second probability variation counter is 100 is set. Also, after the end of the 24th game, the game is controlled to the second jackpot gaming state, but only a short time is required unlike the first jackpot gaming state. Also, the big hit round effect as in the first big hit gaming state is not performed.

  From the twenty-fifth game after the second big hit gaming state based on the sudden big hit of the twenty-fourth game ends, the value of the second certain variation counter is 100, so the probability variation state will continue. As a result of the 25th game, “0” (losing) is derived on the special symbol display 10, and accordingly, the display result of losing is also derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. At the end of the first game, the value of the second probability variation counter is decremented by 1 to 99, and the value of the first probability variation counter is decremented by 1 to 25. In the same manner, the value of the second probability variation counter and the first probability variation counter are subtracted every time a game that results in a loss is obtained, and becomes 10 and 84 at the start of the 41st game, respectively.

  Here, it is assumed that “3”, which is the third specific display result, is derived again on the special symbol display 10 in the forty-first game. At this time, the display result of the loss is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. Since the value of the first probability variation counter is not 0 at the end of the 41st game, it is only 9 which is 1 subtracted from the start time of the game. On the other hand, 100 is set in the second probability variation counter on the basis of the big hit probability of the 41st game. Also, after the 41st game is over, the game is controlled to the second jackpot gaming state. However, unlike the first jackpot gaming state, only a short time is required.

  Also, if “0” (losing) continues as the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the 42nd game, the values of the second probability variation counter and the first probability variation counter are subtracted every time the game is completed, At the start of the 49th game, the numbers are 93 and 2, respectively. Assuming that “0” (loss) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display device 10 in the 49th game, the value of the second probability variation counter is 92 and the value of the first probability variation counter is 1 at the end of the 49th game. Is subtracted. Here, since the value of the first probability variation counter is 1 and the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, a pre-continuation effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9.

  Further, if “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 50th game, the value of the second probability variation counter is 91 and the value of the first probability variation counter is 91 at the end of the 50th game. Subtracted to zero. Here, even if the value of the first probability variation counter changes from 1 to 0, since the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, a continuous effect is performed on the decorative symbol display unit 9. Here, the game in which the continuous effect is performed is a game in which the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot of the 0th game is terminated without continuing if the sudden jackpot does not occur, and the pre-continuation effect is performed. The game is a game one game before that.

  Furthermore, if “0” (losing) continues as the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the 51st game, the value of the second probability variation counter is subtracted every time the game is digested, and the 140th game starts. It becomes 2 at the time. Assuming that “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 140th game, the value of the second probability variation counter is subtracted to 1 at the end of the 140th game. At this time, a pre-continuation effect may be performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9.

  Further, if “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 141st game, the value of the second probability variation counter is subtracted to 0 at the end of the 141st game. Here, since the value of the first probability variation counter and the value of the time reduction counter are both 0, the probability variation end effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9 at this time. Here, the game in which the probability variation end effect is performed is a game in which the probability variation state based on the sudden probability jackpot of the 41st game is terminated without continuing, and the pre-continuation effect is performed. Is a game one game before that.

  FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing a second specific example of the progress of the game in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment. The second specific example shows a case where a probable big hit is made from the normal gaming state and a big hit is not made during the 50 first probable state based on the probable big win, but another sudden big hit is made during the 50 short time states. .

  In this example, “7”, which is the first specific display result, is derived on the special symbol display 10 in the 0th game in the normal gaming state where the values of the first probability variation counter, the time reduction counter, and the second probability variation counter are 0. Shall be. At this time, a probability variation symbol is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9, and the gaming state after the end of the 0th game becomes the first jackpot gaming state, and the grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds and 15 rounds. . Since the probability variation jackpot was won in the 0th game, 50 is set in the first probability variation counter and 50 in the hourly time counter at the end of the first jackpot gaming state.

  From the first game after the first jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot of the 0th game is over, the value of the first probability variation counter is 50, so that the probability variation state is entered. As a result of the first game, “0” (losing) is derived on the special symbol display 10, and accordingly, a display result of losing is also derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. At the end of the first game, the value of the first probability variation counter is decremented by 1 to 49, but the value of the time reduction counter does not change. Similarly, the value of the first probability variation counter is subtracted every time the game whose result is lost is 2, and becomes 2 at the start of the 49th game.

  Further, if “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 49th game, the value of the first probability variation counter is subtracted to 1 at the end of the 49th game. At this time, since the value of the second probability variation counter remains 0, a pre-continuation effect may be performed on the decorative symbol display unit 9. Here, the game in which the pre-continuation effect is performed is the game one game before the game in which the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot of the 0th game is not continued even if the 50th game is not suddenly hit. It is a game.

  Further, if “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 50th game, the value of the first probability variation counter is subtracted to 0 at the end of the 50th game. Here, since the value of the hour / hour counter is 50, the gaming state is controlled to the hour / short state from the next 51st game, and the hour / hour transition effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9.

  Furthermore, if “0” (losing) continues as the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the 51st game, the value of the hourly counter is subtracted every time the game is consumed, and at the start of the 61st game. Becomes 40. It is assumed that “3”, which is the third specific display result, is derived again on the special symbol display 10 in the 61st game. At this time, the display result of the loss is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. At the end of the 61st game, the value of the first probability variable counter is 0 and the value of the hour / hour counter is not 0. On the other hand, 100 is set in the second probability variation counter based on the big hit probability of the 61st game, and the gaming state from the next 62nd game becomes the probability variation state. Also, after the 61st game is over, the game is controlled to the second jackpot gaming state, but only a short time is required unlike the first jackpot gaming state.

  Also, if “0” (losing) continues as the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the 62nd game, the values of the second probability variable counter and the time-counter counter are subtracted every time the game is completed. At the start of the game, they are 63 and 2, respectively. Assuming that “0” (loss) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 99th game, the value of the second probability variable counter is decremented to 62 and the value of the hourly time counter is decremented to 1 at the end of the 99th game. Is done. Here, since the value of the time reduction counter is 1 and the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, the pre-development effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9.

  Further, if “0” (loss) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 100th game, the value of the second probability variable counter is 61 and the value of the hourly time counter is 0 at the end of the 100th game. Subtracted. Here, even if the value of the time reduction counter changes from 1 to 0, the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, so that the development effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Here, the game in which the development effect is performed is a game in which the special game state based on the probability variation jackpot of the 0th game is terminated without continuing if the sudden jackpot does not occur, and the pre-development effect is performed. The game is a game one game before that.

  FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing a third specific example of the progress of the game in the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment. In the third specific example, the first surprise hit is made from the normal gaming state, the second surprise hit is made during the second second probability change state based on the first surprise hit, and the second surprise hit is further given. In this case, a normal big hit is shown during 100 second probability variation states based on the above.

  In this example, “3”, which is the third specific display result, is derived on the special symbol display 10 in the 0th game in the normal gaming state where the values of the first probability variation counter, the time reduction counter, and the second probability variation counter are 0. Shall be. At this time, the display result of the loss is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. At this time, 100 is set as an initial value in the second probability variation counter, but the values of the first probability variation counter and the time reduction counter remain zero. Here, since the probability changing state is set in the next game from the normal gaming state, a start effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Also, after the 0th game is over, the game is controlled to the second jackpot gaming state, but only a little time is required unlike the first jackpot gaming state. Also, the big hit round effect as in the first big hit gaming state is not performed.

  From the first game after the second jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot of the 0th game is finished, the value of the second probability variation counter is 100, so that the probability variation state is entered. Furthermore, if “0” (losing) continues as the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the first game, the value of the second probability variation counter is subtracted every time the game is digested, and the 70th game is started. It will be 31 at the time.

  It is assumed that “3”, which is the third specific display result, is derived again on the special symbol display 10 in the 70th game. At this time, the display result of the loss is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. At the end of the 70th game, the value of the second probability variation counter is decremented by 1 to 30. At this point, the value of the first probability variation counter is 0, so the value 30 of the second probability variation counter is the first probability variation. It will be set in the counter. Thereafter, 100 is set in the second probability variation counter based on the winning big hit of the 70th game. Also, after the end of the 70th game, the game is controlled to the second jackpot gaming state, but only a short time is required unlike the first jackpot gaming state.

  As the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the 71st game continues to be “0” (losing), the values of the second probability variation counter and the first probability variation counter are subtracted every time the game is digested. They are 72 and 2 respectively at the start of the game. Assuming that “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 99th game, the value of the second probability variation counter is 71 and the value of the first probability variation counter is 1 at the end of the 99th game. Is subtracted. Here, since the value of the first probability variation counter is 1 and the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, a pre-continuation effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9.

  Further, if “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 100th game, the value of the second probability variation counter is 70 at the end of the game 100, and the value of the first probability variation counter is Subtracted to zero. Here, even if the value of the first probability variation counter changes from 1 to 0, since the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0, a continuous effect is performed on the decorative symbol display unit 9. Here, the game where the continuation effect is performed is a game in which the probability variation state based on the bruise big hit of the 0th game will end if there is no second big hit big hit like the 70th game. The game that is performed is a game one game before that.

  If the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the 101st game continues “0” (losing), the value of the second probability variation counter is subtracted every time the game is consumed, and at the start of the 148th game. Becomes 23. Here, it is assumed that “2” as the second specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10 in the 148th game. At this time, a non-probable variation symbol is derived in the decorative symbol display unit 9, and the gaming state after the end of the 148th game becomes the first jackpot gaming state, and the grand prize winning opening 21 is released for a maximum of 30 seconds and 15 rounds. The Since the game is normally a big hit in the 148th game, 50 is set in the hour / hour counter at the end of the first big win gaming state.

  If the display result of the special symbol display 10 from the 149th game continues “0” (losing), the value of the time counter is subtracted every time the game is completed, and at the start of the 197th game. Becomes 2. Assuming that “0” (losing) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display device 10 in the 197th game, the value of the hour / hour counter is subtracted to 1 at the end of the 197th game. Here, the value of the time reduction counter becomes 1. At this time, since the value of the second probability variation counter remains 0, a pre-development effect may be performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9. Here, the game in which the pre-development effect is performed is a game one game before the game in which the special gaming state will be terminated without continuing even if the big hit is not generated even in the 198th game.

  Furthermore, if “0” (loss) is derived as the display result of the special symbol display 10 in the 198th game, the value of the hour / hour counter is subtracted to 0 at the end of the 198th game. Here, although the value of the time reduction counter has changed from 1 to 0, the value of the first probability variation counter and the value of the second probability variation counter are both 0, so the special gaming state is terminated. Here, a short-time end effect is performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9. From the next 199 game, since all of the first probability variation counter, the hourly time counter, and the second probability variation counter are 0, the normal gaming state is entered.

  As described above, in the bullet ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a normal jackpot is generated according to the display result of the special symbol display 10, the fluctuation display is performed 50 times after being controlled to the first jackpot gaming state. It is controlled to the short state only while it is performed. When a probable jackpot occurs, the control is set to the first probabilistic state only during the time when the variable display is performed 50 times after being controlled to the first jackpot game state, and the time is controlled during the time when the variable display is further performed 50 times. The When a sudden big hit occurs, the second big hit gaming state is controlled only during the time when the fluctuation display is performed 100 times after the second big hit gaming state.

  When a jackpot occurs while being controlled to the time-short state, the first probability variation state, or the second probability variation state, the time-short state or the probability variation state is newly controlled according to the type of the jackpot, The remaining number of fluctuation displays in the first probability variation state or the second probability variation state becomes invalid. Here, when the first jackpot (usually jackpot or probable change jackpot) occurs, it is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state that continues for a long period of 30 seconds and 15 rounds at the maximum, so in any case the earlier time-short state Then, the player is aware that the remaining number of times of variation display in the first certain variation state or the second certain variation state has become invalid.

  On the other hand, when the second big hit (surprise big hit) occurs, the second big hit game state is first controlled before the second positive change state is controlled. Here, the second jackpot gaming state lasts only for a short period of 2 rounds per second at most. Since the opening time of the big winning opening 21 is short, the possibility of winning a V in the first round is low, and the second big hit gaming state often ends in only one round per second. Therefore, the next variation display is started relatively early after the second big hit occurs.

  In addition, the occurrence of the second big hit (surprise big hit) is indicated by the third special display result “3” being derived and displayed on the special symbol display 10 having a small display area and low visibility. In the large and highly visible decorative symbol display unit 9, a lost symbol is derived. In addition, when the second big hit is generated, except for the case where a sudden big hit is given in the last fluctuation display of the previous short-time state, the first probability variation state or the second probability variation state, and the case where a sudden big hit is made in the normal gaming state No directing is done. Further, even in the second jackpot gaming state controlled based on the occurrence of the second jackpot, the jackpot round effect and the jackpot end effect as in the first jackpot gaming state are not performed.

  In this way, the control performed when the second big hit (surprising big hit) occurs is only what is not noticed by the player such as the second big hit gaming state or the derivation of the third specific display result to the special symbol display 10. . Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize the occurrence of the second jackpot, and the occurrence of the second jackpot has invalidated the remaining number of fluctuation displays in the previous short-time state, first probability variation state, or second probability variation state. This makes it difficult for players to understand. By making it difficult for the player to recognize the occurrence of the second jackpot, it is possible to enhance the effects of subsequent continuation effects, pre-continuation effects, development effects, or pre-development effects, and to further enhance the interest of the game. .

  In addition, even if the gaming state is already controlled to the second probability variation state due to the sudden probability hit, the number of times of change display after the start of the short time state, the first probability variation state, or the second probability variation state before the sudden probability hit occurs When the number reaches the specified number of times, the continuation effect or the development effect is performed. As a result, the player can consider that the remaining number of times in the previous time-short state, the first probability variation state, or the second probability variation state was effective until the continuous performance or the development performance was performed. It is possible to prevent as much as possible a decrease in the interest of the game due to the remaining number of times in the short-time state, the first certain variation state, or the second certain variation state becoming invalid.

  On the other hand, as the player's psychology, if the number of times of change display after the start of the short-time state, the first probability variation state, or the second probability variation state before the sudden big hit occurs, It comes to think that the state advantageous to the person may end as it is. Since the continuation effect and the development effect are performed at a timing when the player considers the end of the advantageous state, the remaining number of times of the previous short-time state, first probability variation state, or second probability variation state is invalid. Rather than having become, it becomes possible to make a strong impression that the state advantageous to the player (in this case, the second probability variation state) continues, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development is performed one time before the short-time state, the first certain variation state, or the second certain variation state before the sudden big hit occurs, and the number of times of the variable display reaches the specified number of times. Production is performed. For this reason, the possibility of the transition to a new second probability change state is shown before the player thinks that the previous short-time state, the first probability change state, or the second probability change state ends without knowing anything. Can give the player a sense of expectation, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  However, the pre-continuous effect or the pre-developed effect is one time before the number of variable displays after the start of the short-time state, the first certain variation state, or the second certain variation state without the occurrence of a new sudden big hit has reached the specified number of times. It has also been done. For this reason, until the control to the second certain change state is definitely shown by the continuous effect or the development effect, or the short time state, the first certain change state or the second certain change state is caused by the short time end effect, the short time transition effect or the certain change end effect. The player's expectation can be maintained until the end is clearly shown, and the game's interest can be further improved. As described above, even when the pre-continuous effect or the pre-developed effect is performed even when the new sudden big hit is not controlled, a deterministic result is produced by the effect at the timing when the next fluctuation display ends. Since it is notified, the player does not feel distrust.

  Also, for example, if the big hit is made twice or more after the first probability change state is started based on the probability change big hit until the 50th variation display is finished, the first big hit big hit is actually It is controlled to a two-probability variation state, and is controlled to a new second certain variation state after the second or more sudden hits. However, even in such a case, the pre-continuation effect is performed at the timing when the 49th variation display after the first first certain variation state is started, and the continuous effect is performed at the timing when the 50th variation display is completed. It has become.

  In other words, if no sudden hit has occurred once, the control to the second certain variation state is notified to the player by the effect on the basis of the timing when the first certain variation state ends. It is possible to effectively indicate to the player the transition to the second probability variation state at a timing at which the player thinks about the end of the probability variation state. A second based on a surprise big hit other than the last sudden big hit (for example, if there are two sudden big hits) after the first probability change state is started and the 50th variation display is ended. The player will not be shown control to the probable state, but the player is distrusted especially because it is in the same state as when there was only one sudden big hit at the timing of the last big hit. There is no feeling.

  In addition, the aspect of the continuation effect, the development effect, the pre-continuation effect, and the pre-development effect is the value of the second probability variable counter, That is, it is performed in a different manner depending on the number of variable displays in which the second certain variation state continues. In this way, the variety of effects can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, due to the difference in this aspect, the player can know to some extent the number of remaining fluctuation displays in the second probability variation state. In particular, when a continuous effect, a development effect, a pre-continuation effect, or a pre-development effect is performed in a mode in which the number of remaining variation displays in the second certain variation state is large, the number of remaining variation displays in the second certain variation state is A player's expectation can also be raised, and further the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the continuation effect and the pre-continuation effect, except for the pre-continuation effect that is performed despite the fact that there is no sudden big hit, the game state before and after that does not change in the probability variation state, but the development effect and the pre-development effect Then, except for the pre-development effect performed in spite of the fact that the sudden big hit has not occurred, the game state is shifted to the probability variation state after being performed from the short time state before it is performed. Here, even though the short-time state is a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, the variation display time is merely shortened, whereas the probability variation state is a variation display. In addition to shortening the time, the probability of winning the results of the special symbol variation display is also increased. Thus, the development effect and the pre-development effect make the player expect a transition to a probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  By the way, it is indicated to the player by the development effect and the pre-development effect that the player has made a big hit in the short-time state and has shifted to the probability variation state (here, the second probability variation state). Even if the development effect and the pre-development effect are performed, the decorative pattern variation pattern selected in the probability variation state is selected when it is in the time variation state even though the state is actually shifted from the time variation state to the probability variation state. The variation time is shortened in the same manner as the variation pattern that was used. In particular, the normal variation selected in the most cases has the same selectivity in the short-time state and the probability variation state. For this reason, in the decorative pattern variation pattern, the player does not realize that the time variation state is controlled to the probability variation state.

  Of course, with respect to variation patterns other than the normal variation, the short-time state and the probability variation state are the same in terms of shortening the variation time, but the selectivity differs between the short-time state and the probability variation state. For this reason, it is possible to cause the player to expect control from the short-time state to the probability variation state due to the difference in the variation pattern of the decorative pattern that is executed other than the normal variation, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. Especially, reach C is selected only when the variation pattern of the loss is in the probability variation state. Therefore, when the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the reach C, the player is expected to surely shift to the probability variation state. Can be made.

  Further, every time the variable display is performed in the special game state (short-time state, first probability variation state or second probability variation state), the value of the special number counter is incremented, and this value is indicated to the player in each variation display. It is what is shown. The value of the special number counter is not cleared unless it is controlled to the normal gaming state. For this reason, it becomes easy to understand the number of times that the variable display is performed in a state advantageous to the player, thereby increasing the player's motivation to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the second probability variation state when the probability variation state or the short time state is in effect and the game state is controlled to the second probability variation state, the sudden probability big hit after the previous probability variation state or the short time state starts If there is not, the continuation effect or the development effect is performed at the timing when the change display that ends the probability change state or the short time state ends, and the game state is controlled to the second certain change state and the special game state is The player was informed that he would continue. In addition, the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development effect is performed at the timing at which the previous fluctuation display in which the previous probability variation state or time-short state ends, and the gaming state is controlled to the second certain variation state. The player is notified of the possibility that the special gaming state will continue.

  But it is good also as what performs only any one of a continuation effect or a development effect, and a pre continuation effect or a pre development effect. In the case where the continuation effect or the development effect is performed at the timing when the fluctuation display that ends the previous probability variation state or the short-time state ends, and the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development effect is not performed, the special game Even if the state does not continue, the special game state is informed in a continuation effect or development effect that the special game state will continue at a predetermined rate, and then the special game state continues after a predetermined number of times (or once) of the variable display. It is good also as what alert | reports that it was not.

  In the case where the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development effect is performed at the timing when the previous probability change state or the short-time state at which the previous short-time state is ended, and the continuous effect or the development effect is not performed, If no big hit has been made so far, the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development effect may not be used to notify that the special gaming state will continue. In this case, no lottery is performed as to whether to perform a pre-continuation effect or a pre-development effect.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-continuous effect or the pre-developed effect is a variation that ends the previous probability variation state or the short time state if there is no sudden big hit after the previous probability variation state or the short time state starts. It was supposed to be performed at the timing when the variable display one time before the display was completed. However, the pre-continuation effect or the pre-development effect can be performed in an arbitrary period before the end of the probability fluctuation state or the short-time state after the sudden big hit. For example, it can be performed in a continuous effect between a plurality of variable displays performed during this time, or can be performed intermittently.

  Here, when the pre-continuous effect or the pre-developed effect is to be performed by the continuous effect, the continuous effect period is determined by the value of the first probability variable counter or the hourly counter (for example, 1 to 5 or the like). Can do. In addition, when performing a pre-continuous effect or a pre-developed effect as an intermittent effect, the timing of performing each effect is also determined by the value of the first probability variation counter or the hourly time counter (for example, 1, 3, 6, 10,...). be able to. When performing a pre-continuous production or a pre-developed production with intermittent production, the timing of performing each production is the number of times of fluctuation display from the previous probability fluctuation state or short-time state after the second jackpot gaming state is over. If there is no big hit, the fluctuation display is performed until the end of the state (that is, the value of the second probability variation counter is not 0 and the value of the first probability variation counter or the time-shortage counter is not 0). It can be decided by a lottery held every time. The winning probability of the lottery can be changed according to the value of the first probability variable counter or the hourly counter.

  In addition, when a continuous or intermittent production is performed as a pre-continuous production or a pre-developed production, the second certain variation state is actually caused by a sudden big hit due to the large number of variable displays in which such production is performed. It is also possible to indicate the reliability of being controlled. For example, continuous production is performed when the value of the first probability variable counter or the hourly time counter is 1 or more and 3 or less regardless of the value of the second probability variable counter. When the value of is not 0, continuous production can be performed with a higher probability than when the value of the second probability variation counter is 0. Even in the case of an intermittent effect, the probability of determining whether or not the effect is to be performed for each variation display can be made different depending on whether or not the value of the second probability variation counter is zero.

  In the above embodiment, when a big jackpot is generated, it is controlled to be in a short time state only for 50 variable displays after the end of the first jackpot gaming state. When a probable jackpot occurs, the first probable state is controlled only during 50 fluctuation displays after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, and thereafter, it is controlled during the short time state during 50 fluctuation displays. It was. In addition, the second probability variation state based on the probability big hit is that the gaming state is changed to the probability variation state only during the subsequent 100 fluctuation indications unless there is a new chance big hit.

  Of course, when a normal jackpot occurs, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, or when the probability variation jackpot occurs, the first probable state is changed only for 50 fluctuation displays after the end of the first jackpot. After the control, it may be controlled to the normal gaming state. When a normal jackpot occurs, when controlling to the normal gaming state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, instead of or in addition to the probability variation jackpot, a predetermined number of times after the first jackpot gaming state ends (for example, A short time big hit (same as the normal big hit in the above-described embodiment) may be applied to control to the short time state only during the variable display of 50 times. In addition, the number of variable displays in which the short-time state, the first certain variation state, or the second certain variation state continues is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be any finite number of times.

  Further, the second probability variation state based on the sudden probability jackpot may be a state in which the gaming state is a probability variation state without a limit on the number of variable displays until the next first jackpot (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot). In this case, when a big hit is made, the second probability variation flag may be set in the RAM 55 instead of setting the initial value in the second probability variation counter. If a sudden big hit is made during the probability fluctuation state with an unlimited number of times, only the second probability variation flag is set as it is, and then when the first big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit) is made. The two-probability change flag may be reset.

  In this way, even when the probability variation state with the limited number of times is shifted to the probability variation state with the unlimited number of times, the continuation effect and the pre-continuation effect can be performed at the same timing as the above-described embodiment. May be only one type indicating that the probability variation state further continues. In addition, even when the number of times is limited to a short time state and the number of times is changed to an unlimited number of probability fluctuation states, the development effect and the pre-development effect can be performed at the same timing as the above embodiment, Only one type indicating that the state has been developed from the short-time state to the probability variation state is sufficient.

  If the second jackpot based on the sudden jackpot is the probability variation state without limiting the number of variable display until the first jackpot (probable jackpot or normal jackpot) is next controlled, it is controlled to the second probability change state. The fact that the game has been performed is shown to the player by a continuation effect or the like, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced, and the game can be further improved.

  In addition, even if there is a surprise big hit (first hit probability big hit) that controls the probability variation state by limiting the number of fluctuation displays and a sudden big hit (second hit big hit) that makes the probability variation state without limiting the number of times. Good. The probability variation state based on the second sudden probability big hit can be referred to as a third probability variation state. The first accuracy jackpot is the accuracy jackpot shown in the above embodiment. In this case, the second probability variation symbol is derived to the special symbol display 10. A different third probability variable symbol (for example, “9”) is derived to the special symbol indicator 10 (in this case, “9” is not the first probability variable symbol). In the decorative symbol display unit 9, the lost symbol is derived regardless of whether the first hit probability hit or the second hit probability hit.

  Here, if the first collision probability is hit while the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state based on the second collision probability winning, the second probability variation flag is reset and the initial value is set in the second probability variation counter. It is good also as what to do. That is, it is also possible to shift from an unlimited probability variation state until the first big hit to the probability variation state in which the number of variation displays is limited. However, the value of the second probability variation flag and the second probability variation counter may be left as they are, and the probability variation state in which the number of times until the next big hit is unrestricted may be maintained.

  Further, if the second hit probability hit is made while the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state (second probability change state) based on the first hit probability hit, the first hit probability hit if there is no second hit probability hit. It is possible to perform a continuation effect indicating the continuation of the probability variation state at the timing when the ending is completed, or perform a pre-continuation effect at a timing earlier than this. For example, if it is assumed that the second probability variation state based on the first sudden probability big hit is continued for 100 times of the fluctuation display, the game state is controlled to the third positive probability variation state by hitting the second sudden likelihood big before the end. When this is done, the continuous production can be performed when the number of variable displays executed after being controlled to the second probability variation state reaches 100, and before this, the third probability variation state is achieved. The pre-continuation effect can be performed after being controlled.

  On the other hand, if the second hit probability win is made while the gaming state is controlled to the third probability change state based on the second hit probability win, even if a new third probability change state is started here, There is no need to perform any effects until the three-probability change state ends. Of course, if the first sudden hit is made with the control to the second certain variation state with a limited number of times while being controlled to the third odd variation state based on the second sudden probability big hit, The probability end effect can be performed at the timing when the second probability variation state based is completed. However, it is not excluded to perform any production at the time of first big hit.

  In addition, when the gaming state is controlled to the short state that ends with a predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the second big hit is replaced with or in addition to the sudden big hit that is controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the second big hit gaming state. It is also possible to apply a sudden jackpot that controls the gaming state to a shorter time state after the gaming state. Even if the game hits the game state for a short time without limiting the number of variable displays until the next big jackpot (probable big jackpot or normal jackpot) It may be a variable display that terminates the short-time state (second hit big hit). In the case of the big hit at the first hit and the big hit at the second hit, the special symbol display 10 derives the first hit symbol and the second hit symbol, respectively, and the decorative symbol display unit 9 displays a lost symbol. It can be derived.

  Time-short state ending with a predetermined number of fluctuation displays (even in the short-time state after the first jackpot gaming state (first short-time state) as in the above embodiment) The second collision with control to the third short-time state with no limit on the number of the first collision big hit and the number of variable display during the limited short-time state (which may be the second short-time state) In the case of hitting a big hit, the continuation effect and the pre-continuation effect that are performed when a sudden big hit is made during the probability fluctuation state that ends with a predetermined number of fluctuation displays as in the above embodiment. An effect can be performed. Even if there is no new collision big hit before the second short-time state based on the first big hit big hit, a pre-continuation effect can be performed at a predetermined rate.

  In addition, even when a sudden big hit (both first and big big hits are possible) while being controlled to the second short time state where the number of variable displays is limited based on the big hit big hit In addition, it is possible to perform an effect such as a development effect or a pre-development effect as if it was a big hit when controlled in the time-short state (here, the first time-short state) of the above-described embodiment. . Even if there is no new sudden big hit before the second short-time state based on the first big hit, the pre-development effect can be performed at a predetermined rate.

  To summarize the points described above, the combinations of gaming states that can perform development effects and / or pre-development effects as in the present invention are as follows. Here, the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol refer to those derived to the decorative symbol display unit 9. Here, what is marked with * on the right shoulder of the number is a form executed in the ball game machine 1 described in the above embodiment.

(1) * Time-limited state with limited number of times controlled in response to derivation of jackpot symbol → Probability fluctuation state with limited number of times controlled in response to derivation of lost symbol (2) Corresponding to derivation of lost symbol The number of times controlled is limited to a short time state → The number of times restricted is controlled in response to the derivation of the lost symbol (3) * The number of times controlled to be controlled in response to the derivation of the jackpot symbol → The probability variation state with unlimited number of times controlled corresponding to the derivation of the losing symbol (4) The short-time state with the limited number of times controlled corresponding to the derivation of the losing symbol → Controlled corresponding to the derivation of the losing symbol Unlimited number of probability fluctuation states

  In addition, combinations of gaming states in which a continuous effect and / or a pre-continuous effect as in the present invention can be performed are as follows. Note that the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol refer to those derived to the decorative symbol display unit 9 here. Here, what is marked with * on the right shoulder of the number is a form executed in the ball game machine 1 described in the above embodiment.

(5) * Probability variation state with limited number of times controlled corresponding to derivation of jackpot symbol → Probability variation state with limited number of times controlled corresponding to derivation of loss symbol (6) * For derivation of loss symbol Probability fluctuation state limited in number of times correspondingly controlled → Probability fluctuation state restricted in number of times controlled in response to derivation of losing symbol (7) Limited number of times controlled in response to derivation of jackpot symbol Probability variation state → Unrestricted probability variation state controlled corresponding to derivation of losing symbol (8) Corresponding to probability variation state limited number of times controlled corresponding to derivation of losing symbol → derivation of losing symbol Uncontrolled number of times of random control controlled by the number of times (9) Time-limited state of the number of times controlled corresponding to the derivation of the jackpot symbol → Time-limited state of the number of times controlled corresponding to the derivation of the lost symbol (10 ) Time-limited state with limited number of times controlled corresponding to derivation of shift symbol → Time-limited state with limited number of times controlled in response to derivation of lost symbol (11) Number of times controlled in response to derivation of jackpot symbol Limited time-short state → Controlled in response to derivation of losing symbol Unrestricted time-short state (12) Controlled in response to derivation of losing symbol Corresponding to limited time-short state → derivation of losing symbol Time-limited state with unlimited number of controlled

  The case (2) will be specifically described below. The first symbol is derived on the special symbol display 10 and controlled to the second big hit gaming state. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, for example, the second jackpot state is controlled to continue until the next jackpot or 100 times of change display ends. The second probability variation symbol is derived on the special symbol display unit 10 before the display of the variation of 100 times while being controlled to the second short time state is completed. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state in which the derivation of the second probability variation symbol continues, for example, it is controlled to the second probability variation state that continues from the next jackpot until the 100-time variation display ends. Here, the development effect is performed when the number of variable displays executed from the time when the second time-short state is controlled reaches 100 times, and after the control is performed in the second certain variation state, The pre-development effect is performed before the number of times of variable display executed from the time when it is controlled to the 2 o'clock short state reaches 100 times.

  Further, the case of (4) above will be described in detail. The first symbol at the time of the first collision is derived to the special symbol display 10 and controlled to the second big hit gaming state. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, for example, it is controlled to the second short-time state that continues from the next jackpot until the display of 100 variations is completed. The third probability variation symbol is derived on the special symbol display unit 10 before the display of the variation of 100 times while being controlled to the second short time state is completed. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state in which the derivation of the third probability variation symbol continues, for example, the third probability variation state is controlled to continue until the next jackpot. Here, the development effect is performed when the number of variable displays executed from the time when the second short-time state is controlled reaches 100 times, and after the control is made to the third probability variation state, The pre-development effect is performed before the number of times of variable display executed from the time when it is controlled to the 2 o'clock short state reaches 100 times.

  The case (7) will be specifically described. After the probability variation symbol is derived on the special symbol display 10 and controlled to the first jackpot gaming state, the display of 50 variations from the next jackpot is completed. It is controlled to the first certain change state which continues until. The third probability variation symbol is derived on the special symbol display unit 10 before the 50th variation display during the control of the first probability variation state. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state following the derivation of the third probability variation symbol, for example, the third probability variation state that is continued until the next jackpot is controlled. Here, a continuous effect is performed when the number of times of variation display executed from the time when it is controlled to the first certain variation state reaches 50 times, and after the control is performed to the second certain variation state, The pre-development continuation is performed before the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when it is controlled to the 2 o'clock short state reaches 50 times.

  The case (8) will be specifically described. The second probability variation symbol is derived on the special symbol display 10 and controlled to the second big hit gaming state. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, for example, it is controlled to a second certain variation state that continues from the next jackpot until the display of 100 variations is completed. The third probability variation symbol is derived to the special symbol display unit 10 before the 100th variation display is finished while being controlled to the second probability variation state. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state following the derivation of the third probability variation symbol, for example, the third probability variation state that is continued until the next jackpot is controlled. Here, the continuous effect is performed when the number of times of the variation display executed from the time when the control is changed to the second certain variation state reaches 100 times, and after the control is performed to the second certain variation state, The pre-development continuation is performed before the number of variable displays executed from the time when it is controlled to the 2 o'clock short state reaches 100 times.

  Further, the case of (9) above will be described in detail. After a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol is derived on the special symbol display 10 and is controlled to the first big hit gaming state (50 first probability variation states). The first short time state is controlled from the next jackpot until the display of 50 fluctuations is completed. The first symbol at the time of the first collision is derived again to the special symbol display unit 10 before the display of the 100 fluctuations during the second time-short state is finished. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state following the derivation of the later first collision symbol, it is newly controlled to the second short time state. Here, after the continuous presentation is performed when the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when it was controlled to the second time reduction state reaches 100 times, and after being controlled to the new second time reduction state, In this case, the pre-continuation effect is performed before the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when the second time-short state is controlled reaches 100 times.

  Further, the case of (10) will be specifically described. The symbol at the time of the first collision is derived to the special symbol display 10 and is controlled to the second big hit gaming state. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, for example, it is controlled to the second short-time state that continues from the next jackpot until the display of 100 variations is completed. The first symbol at the time of the first collision is derived again to the special symbol display unit 10 before the display of the 100 fluctuations during the second time-short state is finished. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state following the derivation of the later first collision symbol, it is newly controlled to the second short time state. Here, after the continuous presentation is performed when the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when it was controlled to the second time reduction state reaches 100 times, and after being controlled to the new second time reduction state, In this case, the pre-continuation effect is performed before the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when the second time-short state is controlled reaches 100 times.

  Further, the case of the above (11) will be specifically described. After the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol is derived on the special symbol display 10 and is controlled to the first big hit gaming state (50 times first probability variation state). The first short time state is controlled from the next jackpot until the display of 50 fluctuations is completed. The second symbol at the time of the second collision is derived to the special symbol display unit 10 before the display of the 50 fluctuations during the control of the first short time state is completed. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state following the derivation of the second collision symbol, the third jackpot state is controlled to continue until the next jackpot. Here, the continuation effect is performed when the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when it is controlled to the first time-short state reaches 50 times, and after the control is made to the third time-short state, The pre-continuation effect is performed before the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when it is controlled to the 1 o'clock short state reaches 50 times.

  Further, the case of (12) will be specifically described. The symbol at the time of the first collision is derived to the special symbol display 10 and is controlled to the second big hit gaming state. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, for example, it is controlled to the second short-time state that continues from the next jackpot until the display of 100 variations is completed. The second symbol at the time of the second collision is derived to the special symbol display unit 10 before the display of the 100 fluctuations during the second time-short state is completed. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state following the derivation of the second collision symbol, the third jackpot state is controlled to continue until the next jackpot. Here, the continuous presentation is performed when the number of times of the variable display executed from the time when the second short time state is controlled reaches 100 times, and after the third short time state is controlled, The pre-continuation effect is performed before the number of times of variable display executed from the time when it is controlled to the 2 o'clock short state reaches 100 times.

  In the above embodiment, when the result of the decorative symbol variation display is lost in the probability variation state and in the short-time state, the selectivity is different for all reach patterns other than the normal variation. It was. However, the selection rate of only a specific reach pattern (for example, reach A, reach B, reach C other than normal reach) may be changed. Even when the result of the variation display of the decorative symbol is a big hit, the selection rate of only a specific reach pattern may be changed. The reach C is a variation pattern that is selected only in the probability variation state when the result of the variation display of the decorative symbol is lost, but may be a variation pattern that is selected only in the probability variation state even when it is a big hit.

  Further, when a notice different from the fluctuating display is made while the decorative symbol display unit 9 is performing the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol (for example, by displaying a predetermined character), the notice is given. It is good also as what makes the frequency which performs the difference in when it is in a probability fluctuation state, and when it is in a time-short state. In the case of making a notice with different frequencies between the probability variation state and the short time state, the selection rate of the decorative pattern variation pattern may be the same in the probability variation state and the short time state.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times that the special gaming state (short time state or probability variation state) is continued is counted by the special number counter, and the special number command indicating the number of times is transmitted to the display control board 80. The player is also notified of the number of times that the special gaming state continues. On the other hand, after performing the continuous effect, the development effect, or the start effect, a command indicating a value of the second probability variable counter or a value obtained by adding the value of the special frequency counter and the value of the second probability variable counter is displayed. By transmitting to the control board 80, the player may be notified of the number of times that the special gaming state in which the continuation confirmation has already been indicated is continued.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the third specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10 and a big hit is made, the lost symbol is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9 regardless of the gaming state. However, in the big hit in the normal gaming state, the player is immediately shown that the start effect has been controlled to the second certain variation state based on the big hit. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern may be selected from the normal time big hit table, and the decorative symbol display unit 9 may derive the big hit symbol. In the case of a big hit in the normal gaming state, a special variation pattern that is not selected in the other cases is selected as a variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display unit 9. May be notified to the player. In this case, the start effect may be further performed or may not be performed. On the other hand, the display result on the special symbol display 10 in the case of a big hit is also a display result of the loss.

  In the above embodiment, in the second jackpot gaming state, the special variable prize-winning device 20 is opened at a maximum of 2 rounds per second. However, the opening of the special variable winning device 20 is not limited to a maximum of 2 rounds per second as long as it is completed in such a time that the player cannot realize that the second big hit gaming state has been achieved. . The opening of the special variable winning device 20 in the first jackpot gaming state is not limited to 30 seconds and 15 rounds as long as it is longer than the opening time and the number of rounds in the second jackpot gaming state. The second jackpot gaming state may be such that only the number of open rounds is less than the first jackpot gaming state. Further, the second jackpot gaming state may be such that only the opening time per time is less than the first jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, when a sudden big hit occurs, the game state may be shifted to the second positive variation state as it is without being controlled to the big hit gaming state in the first place. Also, the special variable winning device 20 for 30 seconds and 15 rounds in the first jackpot game state and 1 second and 2 rounds in the second jackpot game state may be necessarily opened without making the V winning a condition for continuing the round. Good. In the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state, the opening time and / or the number of rounds of the special variable winning device 20 defined at the maximum are the same, but the second jackpot gaming state is It may be more difficult to continue than the first jackpot gaming state (for example, the V winning prize is a condition for continuing the round only in the second jackpot gaming state).

  Further, the special variable winning device 20 may be opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied even when the specific display result is derived to the special symbol display 10. For example, when the reach pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative design in the decorative design display unit 10, it is similarly released for 2 rounds per second (or in a manner close to this) regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. It may be done. In this case, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit may be selected only from the reach pattern.

  In this case, even if the player recognizes that the special variable prize-winning device 20 has been released in two rounds per second, the player can play the game without looking at the special symbol display unit 9 and looking at the special symbol display unit 10 only. If it was, it is not known whether this was done by controlling to the second jackpot gaming state based on a promising jackpot, or if it happened by accidentally selecting the reach pattern when lost. Thereby, even if the player notices that the special variable winning device 20 is opened, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing the transition to the second certain variation state.

  In the above embodiment, only one special variable prize winning device 20 is provided in the game area, but two or more special prize winning devices 20 may be provided. In this case, in the second jackpot gaming state based on the winning jackpot, the special variable winning device different from the special variable winning device that is opened in the first jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot other than the winning jackpot is opened. It is good. In the first jackpot gaming state, all the special variable winning devices are opened, but in the second jackpot gaming state, only some of the special variable winning devices may be opened.

  In the above embodiment, the timing at which the third specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10 and the timing at which the lost symbol is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9 are substantially the same. On the other hand, when the third specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10, that is, when making a big hit, the variation time of the special symbol is used as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display unit 9. It is good also as what selects the variation pattern continued by the time which added the time which a 2nd big hit game state requires. In this case, the symbol stop command is not sent to the display control board 80 at the timing when the third specific display result is derived to the special symbol display 10, and the symbol stop command is displayed at the timing when the second big hit gaming state is finished. It may be sent to 80.

  By performing such control, even when the third specific display result is derived on the special symbol display 10, the second big hit gaming state is already at the timing when the lost symbol is derived on the decorative symbol display unit 9. Has also ended. For this reason, when the player is playing the game by looking only at the decorative symbol display unit 9, the display result is derived to the decorative symbol display unit 9, and the state of the special variable winning device 20 is confirmed. I do not know if it was controlled to the second jackpot gaming state. Thus, by making it difficult for the player to notice the opening of the special variable prize-winning device 20, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing the transition to the second probability variation state.

In addition to the second jackpot gaming state, the first jackpot gaming state is not limited to the opening of the special variable winning device 20 as described above, and may be as follows.
(1) A variable winning device that can be changed between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or is difficult to win, for a predetermined time continuously or intermittently. (2) a first state in which the detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area is interposed to facilitate the hitting of the hit ball, and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or is difficult to win, (3) Control that directly discharges a predetermined number of prize balls regardless of the winning of a hit ball (4) Valuable value Control for adding valuable numbers to storage media (cards, receipts, etc.) possessed (5) Control for giving points to a ball game machine that can be played based on the fact that there is a score

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 also determines various effects (including the decorative pattern variation pattern) performed in the decorative design display unit 9, and the display control CPU of the display control board 80 The decoration design display unit 9 merely performs an effect as indicated by the effect control command sent based on the determination of the CPU 56 of the main board 31. On the other hand, various effects performed in the decorative symbol display unit 9 may be determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80. The CPU 56 of the main board 31 has only to send to the display control board 80 only the command indicating the change time and display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 10 and the command indicating the change in the gaming state. This is because the display control CPU of the display control board 80 can grasp the progress of the game controlled by the CPU 56 of the main board 31 only with these commands. The display control board 80 of the display control board 80 can also independently count the first probability variation counter, the second probability variation counter, and the time reduction counter with only these commands.

1 is a front view of a ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of the ball game machine of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which shows a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the effect performed in a decoration symbol display part other than the change display of a decoration symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by CPU of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process of FIG. 7 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the starting port switch passage process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process of FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the counter process of FIG. 14 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the pre-opening of a special winning opening of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the process during the big winning opening opening of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a timing chart which shows the 1st specific example of advancing of the game in the ball game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the 2nd specific example of the progress of the game in the ball game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the 3rd specific example of advancing of the game in the ball game machine concerning embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 9 Decoration symbol display part 10 Special symbol display 31 Main board 55 RAM
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Fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, the identification information corresponding to the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means A variation display means for effect that displays a plurality of different types of identification information for effect in a variable manner, and when a predetermined specific display mode is derived as a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means. A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to a person,
Fluctuation display control means for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving a display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed;
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result;
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode in the specific display mode, or the second specific display mode is a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode; Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display a display form different from the specific display form before the display result is derived to the variation display means;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, until a predetermined number of times of variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display control unit, or until it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display mode is set For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification by the variable display control means without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the display result of the variable display as the specific display mode First special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a first special gaming state, which is a special gaming state that shortens the time for displaying information fluctuations than the normal gaming state;
First specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a first specific game state of the specific game state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means;
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display means, the gaming state is controlled to a second specific gaming state that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states. 2 specific gaming state control means;
After the second specific gaming state is finished, the display result of the variation display is displayed for the variation display of the identification information in the variation display unit until the predetermination unit determines that the specific display mode is set. In a special gaming state in which the probability that the pre-determining means decides to make the specific display mode is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the variation display time of the identification information by the variation display control means is shortened from that in the normal gaming state. A second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a second special gaming state,
The presentation variation display control means has a display mode different from the specific display mode when the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display unit when being controlled in the first special gaming state. Including non-specific derivation control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display mode that is derived when derived,
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when being controlled to the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state is entered. After the gaming state is controlled, the number of times that the variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display means is counted from the time when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. A gaming machine, further comprising a rendering means for executing a specific performance in a period before the predetermined number of times. Fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, the identification information corresponding to the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means A variation display means for effect that displays a plurality of different types of identification information for effect in a variable manner, and when a predetermined specific display mode is derived as a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means. A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to a person,
Fluctuation display control means for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving a display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed;
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result;
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode in the specific display mode, or the second specific display mode is a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode; Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display a display form different from the specific display form before the display result is derived to the variation display means;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, until a predetermined number of times of variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display control unit, or until it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display mode is set For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification by the variable display control means without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the display result of the variable display as the specific display mode First special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a first special gaming state, which is a special gaming state that shortens the time for displaying information fluctuations than the normal gaming state;
First specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a first specific game state of the specific game state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means;
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display means, the gaming state is controlled to a second specific gaming state that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states. 2 specific gaming state control means;
About the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means until the second predetermined number of variation displays predetermined by the variation display control means after the second specific gaming state is finished, the variation display display Special that increases the probability that the predetermining means determines the result to be the specific display mode as compared with the normal gaming state, and shortens the variation display time of the identification information by the variable display control means as compared with the normal gaming state. A second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a second special gaming state that is a gaming state,
The presentation variation display control means has a display mode different from the specific display mode when the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display unit when being controlled in the first special gaming state. Including non-specific derivation control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display mode that is derived when derived,
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when being controlled to the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state is entered. After the gaming state is controlled, the number of times that the variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display means is counted from the time when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. A gaming machine, further comprising a rendering means for executing a specific performance in a period before the predetermined number of times. Fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, the identification information corresponding to the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means A variation display means for effect that displays a plurality of different types of identification information for effect in a variable manner, and when a predetermined specific display mode is derived as a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means. A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to a person,
Fluctuation display control means for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving a display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result;
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode in the specific display mode, or the second specific display mode is a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode; Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display a display form different from the specific display form before the display result is derived to the variation display means;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, until a predetermined number of times of variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display control unit, or until it is determined by the predetermining unit that the specific display mode is set For the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification by the variable display control means without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the display result of the variable display as the specific display mode First special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a first special gaming state, which is a special gaming state that shortens the time for displaying information fluctuations than the normal gaming state;
First specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a first specific game state of the specific game state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means;
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display means, the gaming state is controlled to a second specific gaming state that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states. 2 specific gaming state control means;
About the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means until the second predetermined number of variation displays predetermined by the variation display control means after the second specific gaming state is finished, the variation display display In a special gaming state in which the time for the variable display of the identification information by the variable display control means is shortened from the normal gaming state without changing the probability that the prior determination means determines the specific display mode as the result. A second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a second special gaming state,
The presentation variation display control means has a display mode different from the specific display mode when the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display unit when being controlled in the first special gaming state. Including non-specific derivation control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display mode that is derived when derived,
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when being controlled to the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state is entered. After the gaming state is controlled, the number of times that the variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display means is counted from the time when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. A gaming machine, further comprising a rendering means for executing a specific performance in a period before the predetermined number of times. Fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, the identification information corresponding to the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means A variation display means for effect that displays a plurality of different types of identification information for effect in a variable manner, and when a predetermined specific display mode is derived as a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means. A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to a person,
Fluctuation display control means for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving a display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed;
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result;
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode in the specific display mode, or the second specific display mode is a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode; Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display a display form different from the specific display form before the display result is derived to the variation display means;
First specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a first specific game state of the specific game state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means;
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display means, the gaming state is controlled to a second specific gaming state that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states. 2 specific gaming state control means;
After the first specific gaming state is finished, it is determined that the specific display mode is set until the predetermined display information is displayed in a predetermined number of times by the variable display control unit or by the predetermined determination unit. In the special gaming state in which the probability that the prior determination unit determines that the display result of the variation display is set to the specific display mode is higher than the normal gaming state. First special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a certain first special gaming state;
About the variation display of the identification information in the variation display unit until the second predetermined number of variation displays predetermined by the variation display control unit after the second specific gaming state is ended, the prior determination unit A second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a second special gaming state that is a special gaming state in which the probability of determining that the display result of the variable display is set to the specific display mode is higher than the normal gaming state; With
The presentation variation display control means has a display mode different from the specific display mode when the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display unit when being controlled in the first special gaming state. Including non-specific derivation control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display mode that is derived when derived,
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived when being controlled to the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state is entered. After the gaming state is controlled, the number of times that the variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display means is counted from the time when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. A gaming machine, further comprising a rendering means for executing a specific performance in a period before the predetermined number of times. Fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, the identification information corresponding to the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means A variation display means for effect that displays a plurality of different types of identification information for effect in a variable manner, and when a predetermined specific display mode is derived as a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means. A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to a person,
Fluctuation display control means for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving a display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed;
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result;
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode in the specific display mode, or the second specific display mode is a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode; Whether the first specific display mode is the third specific display mode which is different from the second specific display mode, or whether the display mode is different from the specific display mode. A pre-determining means for deciding before the display result is derived to the means;
First specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a first specific game state of the specific game state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means;
When the second specific display mode or the third specific display mode is derived to the variation display means, the second specific game state that ends in a shorter period than the first specific game state among the specific game states. A second specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
After the second specific gaming state controlled based on the derivation of the second specific display mode ends, until the variable display control means performs a variable display of the predetermined number of identification information in advance or the With respect to the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit until the specific determination mode is determined by the predetermination unit, the prior determination unit determines that the display result of the variable display is the specific display mode First special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a first special gaming state that is a special gaming state in which the probability of making it higher than the normal gaming state;
Identification in the variable display means until the predetermination means decides that the specific display form is to be made after the second specific gaming state controlled based on the derivation of the third specific display form is completed. Regarding the variable display of information, the gaming state is changed to the second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state in which the probability that the pre-determining means determines that the display result of the variable display is in the specific display mode is higher than the normal gaming state. A second special gaming state control means for controlling
When the second specific display mode or the third specific display mode is derived to the variable display unit when the presentation variation display control unit is controlled to the first special gaming state, the specific display Including non-specific derivation control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display aspect that is derived when a display aspect different from the aspect is derived;
When the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state based on the third specific display mode being derived while being controlled to the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state is entered. After the gaming state is controlled, the number of times that the variation display of the identification information is performed by the variation display means is counted from the time when the first special gaming state control means controls the first special gaming state. A gaming machine, further comprising a rendering means for executing a specific performance in a period before the predetermined number of times. Fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and provided more easily than the fluctuation display means, the identification information corresponding to the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means A variation display means for effect that displays a plurality of different types of identification information for effect in a variable manner, and when a predetermined specific display mode is derived as a display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means. A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to a person,
Fluctuation display control means for starting the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and for deriving a display result of the fluctuation display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed,
When the variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information, the variation display unit for the production starts the variation display of the identification information for the production, and the display result of the identification information is derived to the variation display unit. An effect variation display control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive an effect display result according to the derived display result;
The display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is the first specific display mode in the specific display mode, or the second specific display mode is a specific display mode different from the first specific display mode; Pre-decision means for deciding whether to display a display form different from the specific display form before the display result is derived to the variation display means;
First specific game state control means for controlling a game state to a first specific game state of the specific game state when the first specific display mode is derived to the variation display means;
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display means, the gaming state is controlled to a second specific gaming state that ends in a shorter period of time than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states. 2 specific gaming state control means;
After the second specific gaming state is finished, it is determined that the predetermined display mode is changed by a predetermined number of times by the variable display control unit or until the predetermined determination mode is determined by the predetermining unit. For the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means until the special game state in which the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variation display is to be the specific display mode is higher than the normal gaming state. A special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state,
When the second specific display mode is derived to the variation display unit when the effect variation display control unit is controlled to the special gaming state, a display mode different from the specific display mode is derived. Including non-specific derivation control means for causing the effect variation display means to derive the same effect display mode that is derived when
When the gaming state is newly controlled to the special gaming state based on the second specific display mode being derived while being controlled to the special gaming state, the gaming state is in the new special gaming state. Number of times the variable information is displayed in the variable display means after being controlled to the previous special game state that was controlled before the new special game state. A gaming machine, further comprising an effect means for executing a specific effect in a period before the predetermined number of times. Among the plurality of types of variation time prepared as the variation time from the start to the end of the variation display of the identification information by the variation display control means, when the first special game state is controlled and the second special game The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a variation time selection unit that selects any variation time with a probability that is different from that when the state is controlled. The production means has the predetermined number of variable display times of the identification information executed by the variable display means from the time when the first special game state control means controls the first special game state. The specific effect is performed in a different manner depending on the remaining number of times of display of the variation of the identification information executed in the variation display means in the second special gaming state. Or the gaming machine of 4. The effecting means is configured such that after the number of times of the variable display of the identification information executed by the variable display means starts from the time when the special gaming state control means controls the previous special gaming state, the predetermined number of times is displayed. 7. The game according to claim 6, wherein the specific effect is performed in a different manner depending on the remaining number of times of the variation display of the identification information executed in the variation display means in the new special game state. Machine. Continuation number counting means for counting the cumulative number of continuations of the variable display of the identification information being executed in the variable display means in a state in which the special gaming state continues
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising continuation number notifying means for notifying a cumulative continuation number counted by the continuation number counting means.

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