JP2009254431A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for eliminating presentation which prolongs a period of time required for a game. <P>SOLUTION: On the basis of one start memory stored and held by a RAM 31c, a game controller 30 executes pseudo continuation presentation in which pseudo stop operation of a variable display game is performed at least once or more by a plurality of identification information. When the number of start memories stored and held by the RAM 31c has reached to a prescribed number while the pseudo continuation presentation is performed, a presentation mode of the pseudo continuation presentation is changed so as to reduce the presentation time of the pseudo continuation presentation executed by the game controller 30. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special game state in which a predetermined game value is given to a player when a result mode of a variable display game in a variable display device is a predetermined special result mode.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a pachinko game in which a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) is provided on a game board, and a variation display game is performed by variably displaying the plurality of types of symbols. The machine is known.
The game board of such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening through which a game ball can be won, and when the game ball wins the start winning opening, the variable display game is started.
In the variable display game, a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of types of symbols is changed so that each symbol moves from top to bottom in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas formed on the variable display device. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game, the variable display in each variable display area is stopped in the order of, for example, left, right, and middle, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in each variable display area. The stop result mode is derived by displaying the stop.
Then, each symbol that is stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas when the variable display game is finished is a special stop result mode (for example, any one of the numbers of “7, 7, 7”, etc.) When a game is formed, a special game state that can give a player a specific value is generated, for example, by repeating a game in which a variable winning device provided in a game board is converted to an open state for a predetermined period. Was able to acquire a large amount of game balls.
By the way, when a game ball wins a start winning opening during a period in which a variable display game cannot be executed (started) immediately, such as while a variable display game is already being performed or a special game state is occurring, A function for temporarily storing the right to start (start) the variable display game within the upper limit number (for example, four) until the state in which the variable display game can be started is provided. Is prevented from becoming invalid for the execution of the variable display game.
That is, it has start storage means capable of storing up to the upper limit number of start-up memories of the variable display game in which the start is awaited for the game ball winning in the start winning opening.
For example, the variable display game for the start memory is executed in the order in which the start memory is generated.
As described above, when the variable display game corresponding to the start memory is sequentially executed, it is a big hit for other (that is, newer) start memories before the execution of the variable display game for the oldest start memory. There is a technique in which a variable display game with a notice display (specific effect display) is made continuous (continuous notice) according to the result (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In this type of pachinko machine, for example, when there is a big hit starting memory as a result of a big hit lottery with respect to another starting memory, a notice is continuously displayed up to a variable display game for the big hit starting memory. . However, even when there is no big hit start memory, for example, the notice is continuously displayed with a predetermined probability.
And when continuous notice is performed like the above-mentioned patent document 1, the expectation that the stop result form of the variable display game becomes a special stop result form is set several steps higher than when the continuous notice is not executed. By generating such a series of advance notices, it is possible to enhance the expectation that a special stop result mode is derived for the player.
Further, in recent years, during the variation display game for one start memory, the variation display and temporary stop of the symbol are executed a plurality of times, and an effect that simulates the continuous notice (pseudo continuous notice) is also executed. It has been broken.
JP 2003-290515 A

However, since the above-described pseudo-continuous notice is an effect of executing the variable display and temporary stop of the symbol a plurality of times during the variable display game for one start memory, the time required for the variable display game for this one start memory is long. There was a problem of becoming.
For this reason, it is an effect that wastes time for a player who wants to execute a game efficiently within a limited time and a player who is playing a game just before the closing of the amusement store, and seems to be only a disturbing effect. It has become nothing.
In other words, among players, it is possible to quickly know whether or not a special game state will occur by executing the game efficiently, and a player who wants to exclude any extra effects that inhibit this as much as possible. There is also.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can exclude an effect that prolongs the time required for a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area;
Game control means for controlling the variable display game in the variable display device and controlling the game comprehensively;
With
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result mode of the variable display game in the variable display device is a special result mode determined in advance,
The game control means includes
Start winning storage means for storing and holding the number of winning game balls won in the start winning area;
An execution time shortening control means for shortening the execution time of the variable display game when the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number;
A pseudo-continuous effect executing means for executing a pseudo-continuous effect that simulates the execution of a plurality of variable display games in a single variable display game based on one start memory stored and held in the start winning memory means;
With
The execution time shortening control means, when the pseudo-continuous presentation is executed by the pseudo-continuous presentation execution means, if the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, In order to shorten the effect time of the pseudo-continuous effect being executed by the continuous effect executing means, the system has a pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means for changing the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed by the pseudo-continuous effect executing means, if the start memorized number stored in the start winning memory means reaches a predetermined number, In order to shorten the effect time of the pseudo-continuous effect being executed by the pseudo-continuous effect executing means, the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect can be changed by the continuous effect mode changing means, so that the game is efficiently performed. The player wants to play the pseudo-continuous effect when the starting memory number reaches a predetermined number by continuously firing the game ball so that the starting memory number stored in the starting winning memory means reaches the predetermined number. The effect mode can be changed, and an effect that prolongs the time required for the game can be excluded.
Therefore, it is possible to change the time required to produce the game according to the player's intention, and it is possible to execute an unprecedented and innovative game called the technical intervention of the player for changing the time.
In addition, since the player does not stop launching the game ball during the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect by the pseudo-continuous effect execution means, the pace of consumption of the game ball will not decline, and the game store will be able to generate frequent effects. Can prevent sales from falling.

Here, the gaming machines include pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, bullet ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like.
The variable display device may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a mechanical display using a rotating drum. A combination with a device or the like may be used, as long as an image displayable area is included.
The variable display game is a variable display device that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, characters, numbers, symbols, characters, etc. as symbols) in a variable manner.
In addition, the pseudo-continuous effect is a variation display game of the identification information and a temporary stop operation of the identification information (an oscillation operation of the identification information) in one variation display game based on one start memory stored and held in the start winning memory means. ) Is executed a plurality of times. Specifically, among the command commands transmitted from the game control device to the effect control device when one variation display game is executed, the identification information is transmitted between the variation time command and the variation stop command. This variation start operation and temporary stop operation are repeated a plurality of times to make it appear to the player that a plurality of variation display games are being executed.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The pseudo-continuous effect execution means can execute a pseudo-variable display game that performs a variation start operation of identification information and a temporary stop operation of the identification information in the pseudo-continuous effect multiple times,
The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means determines the number of times of the pseudo-variable display game being executed by the pseudo-continuous effect executing means when the start memory number stored and held in the start winning memory means reaches a predetermined number. By reducing the time, the execution time of the variable display game is shortened.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the number of start memories stored and held in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, it is executed by the pseudo-continuous effect execution means by the pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means. Since the execution time of the variable display game can be shortened by reducing the number of times of the pseudo variable display game in the pseudo continuous effect, an effect that prolongs the time required for the game can be easily excluded.

  Here, the pseudo-variable display game is a variable display game in which the above-described identification information variation start operation and temporary stop operation are set as one set, and is repeatedly executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, and ends without finalizing the game result mode. This is a pseudo variation display game.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
Production control means for performing presentation display control of the variable display device based on a command signal from the game control means,
The command signal transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means is
A variable time command for instructing a variable time of the variable display game; and a variable stop command for instructing a variable stop of the variable display game;
The variable time command is transmitted at the start of the variable display game, and the variable stop command is transmitted when the variable display game is stopped.
The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is
When the start memorized number stored in the start winning memory means reaches a predetermined number, a change time command for instructing the effect control means to shorten the change time is transmitted to the change change time command. The change stop command is transmitted after the change time corresponding to the elapses.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, not only the variable time command is transmitted at the start of the variable display game, but also the variable stop command is transmitted when the variable display game is stopped. Fluctuation can be stopped.
In addition, even when the start memory number stored and held in the start winning memory means reaches a predetermined number and the pseudo-continuous effect mode is changed, a switching variable time command for instructing the effect control means to shorten the variable time is transmitted. Since the change stop command is transmitted after the change time corresponding to the switching change time command has elapsed, the change display game can be changed and stopped more reliably.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The effect control means includes an effect display control means for controlling to display a predetermined effect display on the variable display device during a period from the start of a change operation of identification information to a temporary stop operation by the pseudo-variable display game. And
When the predetermined effect display is performed based on the control by the effect display control means in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is not the special result mode, When the number of start memories stored and held in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, the predetermined effect display is displayed for a period from when the switching variation time command is transmitted until the variation stop command is transmitted. It is characterized by being continuously displayed on the variable display device.

  According to the invention of claim 4, when the predetermined effect display is performed based on the control by the effect display control means in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is not the special result mode, the switching change is performed. Since the predetermined effect display is continuously displayed on the variable display device during the period from when the time command is transmitted to when the variable stop command is transmitted, when the time required for the variable display game is shortened, it is unnaturally generated. Can be prevented, and even a player who wants to advance the game efficiently can enjoy the production of the variable display game.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein
When the predetermined effect display is performed based on the control by the effect display control means in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is the special result mode, When the start memory number stored and held in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, based on the transmission of the switching variation time command, all of the subsequent pseudo-continuous effects or the predetermined number in the pseudo-continuous effects The pseudo-variable display game is omitted.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the predetermined effect display is performed based on the control by the effect display control means in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is the special result mode, and thereafter Since all of the pseudo-continuous effects or a predetermined number of pseudo-variable display games in the pseudo-continuous effects are omitted, when the time required for the variable display game is shortened, it is possible to prevent the effects from being interrupted unnaturally. When the result mode is derived, it is possible to suitably prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the performance.

Invention of Claim 6 is a game machine as described in any one of Claims 3-5,
The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is a start stored and held in the start winning storage means when the temporary stop operation is being performed in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is not the special result mode. When the number of memories reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined effect display that is currently displayed on the variable display device is displayed for a period from when the switching variation time command is transmitted until the variation stop command is transmitted. It is characterized by making it wait in a state.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, when the temporary stop operation is performed in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is not the special result mode, the variable stop command is transmitted after the switching variable time command is transmitted. During the period until the message is sent, the variable display device waits in a state where the predetermined effect display currently displayed is displayed, so that when the time required for the variable display game is shortened, the effect is unnaturally interrupted. It is possible to prevent the player from making a change and display the game in a variable display game.

Invention of Claim 7 is a game machine as described in any one of Claims 3-6,
The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is a start stored and held in the start winning storage means when the temporary stop operation is performed in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is the special result mode. When the number of memories reaches a predetermined number, based on the transmission of the switching variation time command, all of the subsequent pseudo continuous effects or a predetermined number of pseudo variable display games in the pseudo continuous effects are omitted. And

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the temporary stop operation is performed in the variable display game in which the result form of the variable display game is the special result form, Since a predetermined number of pseudo-variable display games in the continuous presentation are omitted, it is possible to prevent the production from being interrupted unnaturally when the time required for the variable display game is shortened, and particularly when a special result mode is derived. Can be suitably prevented from feeling uncomfortable in the production.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 7,
The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is
Effect mode change storage means for storing that the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect has been changed in the previous variation display game;
Effect mode determining means for determining the effect mode of the variable display game to be executed this time, based on the storage of the effect mode change storage means,
When the result mode of the variable display game to be executed this time is the special result mode, the effect mode determination unit is the last in the pseudo-continuous effect executed in the previous variable display game stored in the effect mode change storage unit. The pseudo-variable display game continued to the pseudo-variable display game is executed in the variable-display game executed this time.

  According to the invention described in claim 8, by playing a game aiming to shorten the time required for the variable display game, an effect that does not appear normally appears, and a privilege is given to a player who performs such a game. Can do.

According to the present invention, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed by the pseudo-continuous effect executing means, if the start memory number stored and held in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, the pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means Thus, in order to shorten the effect time of the pseudo-continuous effect being executed by the pseudo-continuous effect execution means, the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect can be changed. By continuously firing the game ball so that the start memory number stored in the start winning memory means reaches a predetermined number, when the start memory number reaches the predetermined number, the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect is changed. It is possible to exclude effects that prolong the time required for the game.
Therefore, it is possible to change the time required to produce the game according to the player's intention, and it is possible to execute an unprecedented and innovative game called the technical intervention of the player for changing the time.
In addition, since the player does not stop launching the game ball during the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect by the pseudo-continuous effect execution means, the pace of consumption of the game ball will not decline, and the game store will be able to generate frequent effects. Can prevent sales from falling.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a game in which a game ball is fired (bulleted) into an internal game area 1a, and the front upper half of the glass is a glass. A game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed on the back side of the board.

  The game board 1 includes a flat game board body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 1a surrounded by guide rails 2 on the front surface of the game board body 1b. ing. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  In the game area 1a, there is a general map start gate 4, a general map storage display for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general map variable display game, and a general map display 5 for displaying a general variable display game (see FIG. 2). (Shown) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, the first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus), the normal variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus) forming the second starting winning opening, and the special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game are not yet displayed. A special figure storage display for lighting up the number of processing times and a special figure display 9 for displaying a special figure variation display game are provided. In addition, the common figure memory display, the common figure display 5, the special figure memory display, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as a segment LED together with the state indicator 8 indicating the gaming state.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on a general memory display including an LED.

A general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 41, In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification symbol, and this is changed for a predetermined time. After being displayed, it is performed by stopping display. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start a special display variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, when the result of the general variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general power SOL 7b, FIG. 2), the game ball can be changed to a state in which the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first starting winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game, and function as a starting winning area. That is, the special figure variation as the auxiliary game is based on detecting the game ball by the normal variation winning device 7 and the start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) provided in the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). A start right to start the display game is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. Note that the start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure memory display provided with LEDs.

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner. This is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like) are variably displayed on the display device 41 is executed. . Accordingly, the display device 41 functions as a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area. And, as a result of this special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 also becomes a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a center case 20 that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the special figure variation display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. A display device 41 is arranged behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20. The display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display unit 42 whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window 22 of the center case 20. . The display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with a liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  The special variable winning device 10 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side tilts toward the front side. By converting the winning opening from the closed state to the opened state, the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening is facilitated. The opening / closing door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is arranged inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are paid out by the payout control device 125 (shown in FIG. 2). The payout control device 125 is provided with a payout motor, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by driving the payout motor.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls a variable display game on the display device 41 and controls the game as a game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner. And an effect control device 40 as effect control means for effect display control of the display device 41 based on the command signal.

  The game control device 30 includes a game one-chip microcomputer 31 including a CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, a RAM 31c, and the like, and an input interface (input I / F) 32, an output interface (output I / F) 33, an external communication terminal 34, and the like. It is configured.

In the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31, the internal CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit and performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number for a special figure variation display game.
Further, when the detection signal output according to the detection of the game ball by the start port SW7d is input, the CPU 31a stores the start prize in the RAM 31c. That is, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 and the normal variation winning apparatus 7, a detection signal is output from the start opening SW7d and input to the CPU 31a, the CPU 31a receives the first start winning opening 13, A winning of a game ball to the normal variation winning device 7 is detected.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a starts the special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure fluctuation display game) based on the start winning prize, the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, that is, the fluctuation display time of the identification information is included. Determine patterns and reach patterns (reach action types).

  In the RAM 31c inside the game one-chip microcomputer 31, a storage area for storing an ON signal of the first start port 13, a start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, In addition, a work area of the CPU 31a is provided. In other words, the RAM 31c stores the winning game balls detected by the CPU 31a as the start winning prize, and the game control device 30 stores the number of winning game balls won in the starting winning area. It functions as a start winning memory means for holding.

In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b of the game one-chip microcomputer 31, in order to determine the occurrence of the big hit of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. The jackpot determination value, variation pattern (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern), reach pattern (reach action type) determination value, and the like of the special figure variation display game are stored.
Specifically, for example, in the ROM 31b, as shown in FIG. 3, the latter half fluctuation pattern table when the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is “out of”, and the special figure fluctuation as shown in FIG. The first half variation pattern table when the game result of the display game is “out of”, and the second half variation pattern table when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the first half fluctuation pattern table when the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is “big hit” and the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is “out” as shown in FIG. Yes, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, and the variation time described later. The first half variation pattern switching table in the case of performing the replacement process is stored, and as shown in FIG. 7A, the variation time command table when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of” 7 (2), a variable time command table in the case where the game result of the special figure variable display game is “big hit”, and a variable time switching process to be described later as shown in FIG. 8 (3). And a switching variation time command table in which variation time commands to be output when performing are stored.
Here, of the variation patterns, the first variation pattern is, for example, the same pattern in the left and right variation display areas in one special figure variation display game performed in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas. The variation display mode until the symbol stops is shown, and the latter half variation pattern means the variation display mode after the symbols in the left and right variation display areas stop at the same symbol. That is, after the reach state has occurred, the left and right change display areas are stopped at the same pattern, and the change display mode until the state in which the intermediate change display area is still changing (reach state) occurs is the first half change pattern. The fluctuation display mode is the latter half fluctuation pattern. Of the fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation display mode of the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern is, for example, the first half fluctuation pattern until the middle fluctuation display area in which the reach state has occurred and the fluctuation is temporarily stopped or the low speed fluctuation is started. The design may be changed as appropriate, for example, the subsequent fluctuation display may be the latter half fluctuation pattern.

In addition, the input interface 32 includes a start port SW7d, a winning port SW12a,..., A gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, a gaming machine frame opening SW121, a ball cut SW122, and the like through a low pass filter and a buffer gate. It is connected. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31.
The glass frame opening SW 146 is for detecting that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the gaming machine frame opening SW 121 is for detecting that the front frame is opened. The ball break SW 122 is provided on a chute that guides the game ball supplied from the island facility to the discharge device, and detects that there is no game ball in the chute.

  In addition, various control signals output from the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and via a non-illustrated output port and driver, the special signal display 9, the general signal display 5, the general electric power SOL 7b, the big prize opening SOL 10b, the management outside the gaming machine It is output to the external terminal board 16 connected to the device, the payout control device 125, and the effect control device 40.

  The effect control device 40 includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c, a VDP 40d, and the like, and includes a communication interface 42 (communication I / F), an input / output interface 43 (input / output I / F), and the like. Specifically, a pseudo continuous pattern table is stored in the ROM 40b, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Further, the effect control device 40 controls the display device 41 based on the effect control data (command signal) received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface 42 (under the control of the game control device 30). Is. In addition, the effect control device 40 is connected to an accessory driving motor 61 that drives the effect operating agent, various LED boards 147 provided on the game board 1, a speaker 145, and the like via the input / output interface 43, and game control is performed. Controlling these devices under the control of the device 30 produces a game effect.

In these control devices, the following game control is performed.
The game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 extracts a random number value for hit determination of a normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the normal figure start gate 4, and stores it in the ROM. Compared with the stored determination value, a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game has been hit is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 5, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the normal electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the opening / closing members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.5 seconds).
When the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, the control of displaying the result form of the shift on the general map display 5 is performed.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first starting port 13 and the starting port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the starting winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the special figure variation is stored. A random number value for determining the jackpot of the display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b, and a process of determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is hit is performed.

  Then, the game control device 30 determines whether the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of game” or “big hit”, which game state (normal state, time-short state, probability change state), or the RAM 31c. The second half variation pattern of the variation patterns in the special figure variation display game is based on the total number of start winning memories based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in And then the first half variation pattern is determined. The second half variation pattern and the first half variation pattern are determined by the game control device 30 by extracting the second half variation pattern determining random value and the first half variation pattern determining random value and comparing them with the determination values stored in the ROM 31b. Is done.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of”, the game control device 30 performs a determination process as to which game state it is in, If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, then the total number of start winning memories based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13 or the normal variable winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c is calculated. Judgment processing is performed. When the total number of start winning memories is “1 to 2”, the game control device 30 is when the gaming state is “normal state” and the total number of starting winning memories is “1 to 2”. The random value for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern for the time of the above is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b to determine one of the latter half fluctuation pattern groups 1-3. In the case of the classification, the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined as “second half fluctuation pattern 1 (special figure latter half fluctuation time = 0 s, no fluctuation (no reach development)”). Further, when classified into the latter half variation pattern group 2, it is classified into any one of the plurality of latter half variation patterns 21, 22,. In this case, it is determined to be one of the plurality of latter half variation patterns 31, 32,... Based on the random number value for determining the latter half variation pattern. Similarly, when the total number of start winning memories is “3 to 4”, the game control device 30 is in the “normal state” and the total number of starting winning memories is “3 to 4”. ”In the latter case, the random value for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b, so that it is determined to one of the latter half fluctuation pattern groups 1 to 3, and further, the latter half fluctuation pattern When classified into pattern group 1, the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined as “second half fluctuation pattern 1 (special figure latter half fluctuation time = 0 s, no fluctuation (no reach development)”). Further, when classified into the latter half variation pattern group 2, it is classified into any one of the plurality of latter half variation patterns 21, 22,. In such a case, it is determined as one of a plurality of latter half variation patterns 31, 32,... Based on the random number value for determining the latter half variation pattern.
Note that the ROM 31b stores a second half variation pattern table when the gaming state is “time reduction state” and “probability change state” as in the case of the game state “normal state”, and the game state is “time reduction”. In the case of “state” or “probability change state”, the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined by performing the above-described determination processing based on the respective latter half fluctuation pattern tables.

Then, when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of”, when the second half variation pattern is determined to be “second half variation pattern 1”, the game control device 30 determines which game state the game state will be. If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, then the start winning memory is based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. The total number is judged. When the total number of start winning memories is “1 to 2”, the game control device 30 is when the gaming state is “normal state” and the total number of starting winning memories is “1 to 2”. By extracting the random value for determining the first half variation pattern for the time of the first half and comparing it with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b, the first half variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 1”, “first half variation pattern 2”, “first half It is determined as any one of “variation pattern 3”. Similarly, when the total number of start winning memories is “3 to 4”, the game control device 30 is in the “normal state” and the total number of starting winning memories is “3 to 4”. ”Is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b, the first half variation pattern is“ first half variation pattern 2 ”,“ first half variation pattern 3 ”. , “First half variation pattern 4” is determined. Similarly, in the case where the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of”, the game control device 30 is in any gaming state when the latter half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 22”. If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, then, based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. Regardless of the total number of start winning memories, the game control device 30 extracts the random value for determining the first half variation pattern for the time when the gaming state is “normal state”, and compares it with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b. Thus, the first half variation pattern is determined as one of “first half variation pattern 2”, “first half variation pattern 3”, “first half variation pattern 5”, and “first half variation pattern 6”. Thereby, when the second half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 22”, that is, when the reach state occurs, the determination pattern of the first half variation pattern is unified regardless of the total number of start winning memories, The occurrence of the reach state is notified (notified) by the fluctuation display mode of the special figure first half fluctuation (first half fluctuation pattern) until the reach state occurs in the player. For example, when the reach state does not occur (when “second half fluctuation pattern 1” is determined), when the total number of start winning memories is 3, the special figure first half fluctuation time is 7 seconds, while the reach state Occurs (when “second half variation pattern 22” is determined), when the total number of start winning memories is 3, the special figure first half variation time is set to 10 seconds and normal (when the reach state does not occur) Will perform the first half variation of the special figure at different variation times.
In addition, when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of”, when the second half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 31”, the game control device 30 determines which gaming state the game state is. If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, then the start winning memory is based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. Regardless of the total number, the game control device 30 extracts the random value for determining the first half variation pattern for the time when the gaming state is “normal state”, and compares it with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b. The first half variation pattern is determined as one of “first half variation pattern 3”, “first half variation pattern 5”, “first half variation pattern 6”, and “first half variation pattern 7”. As a result, even when the latter half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 31”, the occurrence of the reach state is notified by the variation display mode of the special figure first half variation (first half variation pattern) until the reach state occurs in the player. (Notification) can be made.
FIG. 4 shows the first half variation pattern table for only “second half variation pattern 1”, “second half variation pattern 22”, and “second half variation pattern 31”. The first half variation pattern table corresponding to each of the second half variation patterns shown is stored, and the determination as described above is performed based on each first half variation pattern table corresponding to the total of each second half variation pattern, gaming state, and start winning memory number. By performing the processing, one first half variation pattern is determined.

Then, the game control device 30 determines a change time command based on the determined second half change pattern and first half change pattern.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the first half variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 1” and the second half variation pattern is “second half variation pattern 1”, the variation time command is “variation time”. If the first variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 2” and the second half variation pattern is “second half variation pattern 1”, the variation time command is “variation time command 2”, and so on. Is determined. This variation time command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game, and a variation stop command is produced from the game control device 30 when the variation of the special figure variation display game is stopped. It is transmitted to the control device 40. The execution time of the special figure change display game can be recognized on the side of the effect control device 40 by this change time command.
Note that the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation time command is a value obtained by adding the special figure first half fluctuation time in the first half fluctuation pattern and the special figure second half fluctuation time in the second half fluctuation pattern.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, the game control device 30 performs a process of determining which game state the game state is, and the game state is “ When it is determined that the state is “normal state”, next, a process of determining the total number of start winning memories based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c is performed. . When the total number of start winning memories is “1 to 2”, the game control device 30 is when the gaming state is “normal state” and the total number of starting winning memories is “1 to 2”. A random value for determining the latter half variation pattern for the time is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b to be determined as one of the latter variation pattern groups 4 to 5 and classified into the latter half variation pattern group 4. In the case of being classified into any one of the plurality of latter-half variation patterns 41, 42,... And in the latter-half variation pattern group 5 based on the latter-half variation pattern determining random value, Based on the random number value for determination, it is determined to be one of a plurality of second half variation patterns 51, 52,. Similarly, when the total number of start winning memories is “3 to 4”, the game control device 30 is in the “normal state” and the total number of starting winning memories is “3 to 4”. The random number value for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern for the case of "is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b, so that one of the latter half fluctuation pattern groups 4 to 5 is determined. When classified into four, when classified into any one of the plurality of latter-half variation patterns 41, 42,..., And into the latter-half variation pattern group 5, based on the latter-half variation pattern determination random value. Based on the random number value for determining the second half variation pattern, it is determined to be one of the plurality of second half variation patterns 51, 52,.
Note that the ROM 31b stores a second half variation pattern table when the gaming state is “time reduction state” and “probability change state” as in the case of the game state “normal state”, and the game state is “time reduction”. In the case of “state” or “probability change state”, the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined by performing the above-described determination processing based on the respective latter half fluctuation pattern tables.

When the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, when the second half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 42”, the game control device 30 determines which game state the game state is in. If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, then the start winning memory is based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. Regardless of the total number, the game control device 30 extracts the random value for determining the first half variation pattern for the time when the gaming state is “normal state”, and compares it with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b. The first half variation pattern is determined as one of “first half variation pattern 2”, “first half variation pattern 3”, “first half variation pattern 5”, and “first half variation pattern 6”. As a result, even when the latter half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 42”, the occurrence of the reach state is notified by the variation display mode of the special figure first half variation (first half variation pattern) until the reach state occurs in the player. (Notification) can be made. Further, in the case where the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, when the second half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 51”, the game control device 30 determines which game state the game state is to be achieved. If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, then the start winning memory is based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. Regardless of the total number, the game control device 30 extracts the random value for determining the first half variation pattern for the time when the gaming state is “normal state”, and compares it with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b. The first half variation pattern is determined as one of “first half variation pattern 3”, “first half variation pattern 5”, “first half variation pattern 6”, and “first half variation pattern 7”. As a result, even when the latter half fluctuation pattern is determined to be the “second half fluctuation pattern 51”, the occurrence of the reach state is notified by the fluctuation display mode of the special figure first half fluctuation (first half fluctuation pattern) until the player reaches the reach state. (Notification) can be made.
FIG. 6 shows the first half fluctuation pattern table for only the “second half fluctuation pattern 42” and “second half fluctuation pattern 51”, but actually, the ROM 31b corresponds to each latter half fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. The first half variation pattern table is stored, and the determination process as described above is performed based on each first half variation pattern table corresponding to the total of the second half variation pattern, the gaming state, and the start winning memory number. One first-half variation pattern is determined.

Then, the game control device 30 determines a variation time command based on the determined second half variation pattern and first half variation pattern.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the first half variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 2” and the second half variation pattern is “second half variation pattern 42”, the variation time command is “variation time”. When the command 21 is the first half variation pattern “first half variation pattern 3” and the second half variation pattern is “second half variation pattern 42”, the variation time command is “variation time command 22”, and so on. Is determined. In addition, the change time command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure change display game, similarly to the case where the game result of the special figure change display game is “out of”. A change stop command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the change of the special figure change display game is stopped. The execution time of the special figure change display game can be recognized on the side of the effect control device 40 by this change time command.
Note that the variation time specified by the variation time command is a value obtained by adding the first half variation time of the special figure in the first half variation pattern and the second half variation time of the special diagram in the second half variation pattern.

  Then, the game control device 30 outputs a command signal (change time command, change stop command, etc.) including the determination result of the special figure change display game to the effect control device 40. Then, the special symbol display 9 performs a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time.

  In addition, the game control device 30 executes a so-called pseudo-continuous effect execution that simulates execution of a plurality of variable-display games in a single variable-display game based on one start-up memory stored and held in the RAM 31c. Means.

  Specifically, for example, when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of”, the latter half variation pattern is determined as the “second half variation pattern 31” (see FIG. 3), and the first half variation is determined. When the pattern is set to the “first half variation pattern 7” (see FIG. 4), the “first half variation pattern 7” executes the effects of the pseudo-sequences STEP1 to STEP4. First, as shown in FIG. As the pseudo-continuous STEP 1 (pseudo-variable display game), first, “lantern ghost” is displayed on the display device 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), temporary stop (temporary stop operation) is performed with the numbers "7", "6", and "8" swinging up and down in the left, middle, and right variation display areas. ) Next, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), “Landing ghost” is displayed on the display device 41 as a pseudo series STEP 2 (pseudo-variable display game). Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (4), temporary stop (temporary stop operation) with the numbers "6", "5", and "7" swinging up and down in the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas. ) Next, as shown in FIG. 20 (5), “lantern ghost (chance)” is displayed on the display device 41 as a pseudo series STEP 3 (pseudo-variable display game). Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (6), temporary stop (temporary stop operation) with the numbers "5", "4", and "6" swinging up and down in the left, middle, and right variation display areas. ) Next, as shown in FIG. 20 (7), “Landing Haunted (Super Hot !!)” is displayed on the display device 41 as pseudo-continuous STEP 4 (pseudo-variable display game). Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (8), among the left, middle, and right, the left and right variable display areas have the numbers “4” aligned (the middle variable display area is changing), that is, reach. Then, the SP (special) reach 1 which is the “second half fluctuation pattern 31” is executed.

  Further, the game control device 30 constitutes an execution time shortening control means for shortening the execution time of the special figure variation display game when the number of start memories stored in the RAM 31c reaches a predetermined number. Specifically, when the pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop effect) is being executed by the game control device 30 (pseudo continuous effect executing means) as the execution time reduction control means, the number of start memories stored in the RAM 31c is stored. When the predetermined number is reached, in order to shorten the effect time of the pseudo-continuous effect being executed by the game control device 30, the pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is configured to change the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect. . More specifically, the game control device 30 serves as the pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means, and when the start memory number stored and held in the RAM 31c reaches a predetermined number, the pseudo-continuous effect being executed by the game control device 30. By reducing the number of pseudo-variable display games, the execution time of the special figure variable display game is shortened.

  Furthermore, the game control device 30 constitutes effect display control means for controlling to display a predetermined effect display on the display device 41 during the changing operation of a plurality of identification information before performing the temporary stop operation, As the effect mode changing means, when a predetermined effect display is performed based on control by the game control device 30 in the variable display game in which the result mode of the special figure variable display game does not become the special result mode (out of), the RAM 31c When the start memory number stored in the memory reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined effect display is continuously displayed on the display device 41 during a period from when the switching variation time command is transmitted until the variation stop command is transmitted. . In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means, in a variable display game in which the result mode of the special figure variable display game is a special result mode (big hit) based on the control by the game control device 30. When the number of starting memories stored and held in the RAM 31c reaches a predetermined number, all of the subsequent pseudo continuous effects or the pseudo continuous effects are transmitted based on the transmission of the switching variation time command. The predetermined number of pseudo-variable display games are omitted.

  In addition, the game control device 30 uses the RAM 31c as the pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means when the temporary stop operation is performed in the variable display game in which the result mode of the special figure variable display game does not become the special result mode. When the stored start memory number reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined effect display currently displayed on the display device 41 is displayed for a period from when the switching variation time command is transmitted until the variation stop command is transmitted. Wait in the state where In addition, the game control device 30 uses the RAM 31c as a pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means when the temporary stop operation is performed in the variable display game in which the result mode of the special figure variable display game is the special result mode (big hit). When the stored number of stored starting memories reaches a predetermined number, all of the subsequent pseudo-continuous effects or the predetermined number of pseudo-variable display games in the pseudo-continuous effects are omitted based on the transmission of the switching variation time command. Let

In addition, in the production control device 40, based on the command signal from the game control device 30, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. Here, the effect control device 40 provides effect control means for effect display control of the decoration special figure variable display game in the display device 41 as the variable display device based on a command signal from the game control device (game control means) 30. It is composed.
Further, the effect control device 40 performs processing for controlling the output of sound from the speaker 145 and the light emission of the LEDs of the various LED boards 147 based on the command signal from the game control device 30.

Then, the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 displays a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. I do.
In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable winning device 10 is opened by the special winning opening SOL10b, and control is performed so that the gaming ball can flow into the special winning opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize winning opening is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 generates a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result mode of the special figure variation display game on the display device 41 is a predetermined special result mode. Functions as a machine.
In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 is based on game ball detection signals input from sensors (starting port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. 125 payout motors are controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

[Variation time switching process]
Next, the changing time switching process in the special figure changing display game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 12 and the timing charts of FIGS. The timing charts of FIGS. 21 and 22 are both based on the first start winning memory by outputting a variable time command based on the first start winning memory in a state where two start winning memories are stored. This is based on the premise that there are second and third start winning memories during the special figure variation display game. Further, the game result of the special figure variation display game based on the first start winning memory in FIG. 21 is “out of place”, and the game result of the special figure variation display game based on the first start prize memory in FIG. The following explanation is based on the assumption that

  In the change time switching process, first, the game control device 30 determines whether or not a special figure change display game is in progress (step S1).

  If it is determined in step S1 whether or not the special figure variation display game is in progress (step S1), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination of whether or not the special figure variation display game is being played (step S1) (step S1; Yes), the game control device 30 stores in the RAM 31c. A process (step S2) of acquiring the start winning memory number based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 13 or the normal variable winning device 7 is performed.

  Then, the game control device 30 determines (step S3) whether or not the start winning memorized number acquired in step S2 is “2”.

  In the determination of whether or not the starting winning memory number is “2” (step S3), when the starting winning memory number is not “2” (step S3; No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of start winning memories is “2” (step S3; Yes), the game control device 30 stores game balls to the first start opening 13 or the normal variable winning device 7 during the special figure variation display game. It is determined whether or not there is a new start winning based on the winning (step S4).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a new start prize (step S4), if there is no new start prize in the special figure variation display game (step S4; No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a new start prize in the special figure fluctuation display game (step S4; No), the game control device 30 acquires the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step). S5) is performed.

  Then, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the first half variation pattern acquired in step S5 is “first half variation pattern 4” (step S6).

  In the determination of whether or not it is “first half variation pattern 4” (step S6), when it is “first half variation pattern 4” (step S6; Yes), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is not “first half variation pattern 4” (step S6; Yes), the game control device 30 acquires the random number value for jackpot determination extracted when the special figure variation display game being executed is started. (Step S7) is performed. Here, when the “first half variation pattern 4” is determined, the variation display mode in the special figure first half variation is the normal stop operation, and the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed. Therefore, since an effect that prolongs the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed, the process of switching the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed.

  Then, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number obtained in step S7 is a winning value (step S8).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a winning value (step S8), if it is a winning value (step S8; Yes), the game control device 30 performs a hit switching variation time command setting process (step S9), and the switching variation time. Processing for setting a command transmission flag (step S11) is performed, and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is not a winning value (step S8; No), the game control device 30 performs a disconnect switching time command setting process (step S10), and performs a process (step S11) for setting a switching time command transmission flag. This process is terminated. Note that the hit switching fluctuation time command setting process (step S9) and the deviation switching fluctuation time command setting process (step S10) will be described later.

[Hit change time command setting process]
Next, the hit switching variation time command setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the hit switching variation time command setting process, first, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the first half variation pattern acquired in step S5 is “first half variation pattern 7” (step S9a). That is, in step S9a, the variation display pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a so-called pseudo-continuous variation display mode, and it is determined whether or not to perform a pseudo-continuous effect that develops from STEP1 to STEP4. .

  When the first half variation pattern is not “first half variation pattern 7” in the determination of whether or not the first half variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 7” (step S9a), the game control device 30 performs step S5. In step S9b, it is determined whether or not the first half variation pattern acquired in step 1 is “first half variation pattern 6”. That is, in step S9b, the variation display pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a so-called pseudo-variable display mode, and it is determined whether or not to perform a pseudo-continuous effect that develops from STEP1 to STEP3. .

  When the first half variation pattern is not “first half variation pattern 6” in the determination (step S9b) of whether or not the first half variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 6” (step S9b; No), the game control device 30 performs this process. Exit. On the other hand, when the first-half variation pattern is “first-half variation pattern 6” (step S9b; Yes), the game control device 30 performs a pseudo-continuous STEP3 effect switching process (step S9c) and ends the present process. The pseudo-continuous STEP 3 effect switching process (step S9c) will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the first half variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 7” (step S9a; Yes) in the determination of whether or not the first half variation pattern is “first half variation pattern 7” (step S9a), the game control device 30 Then, a process of acquiring the value of the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed (step S9d) is performed. That is, in step S9d, the elapsed time of the special figure fluctuation display game is checked based on the game counter value of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode (STEP1 to STEP4) being executed is changed. It is determined at which timing.

  Then, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is in a temporary stop operation (step S9e).

  In the determination (step S9e) of whether or not the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a temporary stop operation (step S9e), the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed Is temporarily stopped (step S9e; Yes), the game control device 30 performs a process of clearing the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed (step S9f).

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S9g) which acquires the latter half fluctuation pattern of the said special figure fluctuation display game under execution (step S9g), and the latter half fluctuation from a fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (2)). A process (step S9h) of acquiring the first half variation pattern D (first half variation pattern D1 or first half variation pattern D2) corresponding to the pattern is performed.

  Then, the game control device 30 adds a variation time value between the latter half variation pattern acquired in step S9g and the first half variation pattern D acquired in step S9h, and obtains a switching variation time value (step S9i). Performing a process (step S9j) for setting the time corresponding to the switching fluctuation time value in the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step S9j), thereby setting the hit switching fluctuation time command. finish. Specifically, at this time, as shown in FIG. 22 (2), during the temporary stop operation of the quasi-continuous STEP 2 (see FIG. 20 (4)), a hit switching variable time command is output as a variable time command.

  On the other hand, in the determination (step S9e) of whether or not the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game that is being executed is a temporary stop operation (step S9e), the pseudo continuous fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game that is being executed. When the display mode is not in the temporary stop operation (step S9e; No), the game control device 30 determines whether or not the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed has passed 20 seconds (step S9k). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed has elapsed for 20 seconds (step S9k), when the game counter has elapsed for 20 seconds (step S9k; Yes), this process is performed. finish. That is, when the game counter of the special figure variation display game has passed 20 seconds, the pseudo continuous variation display mode STEP 4 is being executed, and in this case, it is not necessary to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure variation display game. Because. On the other hand, when the game counter has not elapsed for 20 seconds (step S9k; No), the game control device 30 performs a process of clearing the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed (step S91).

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S9m) which acquires the latter half fluctuation pattern of the said special figure fluctuation display game under execution, and the said latter half fluctuation from a fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (2)). A process (step S9n) of acquiring the first half variation pattern C (first half variation pattern C1 or first half variation pattern C2) corresponding to the pattern is performed.

  Then, the game control device 30 adds a variation time value between the latter half variation pattern acquired in step S9m and the first half variation pattern C acquired in step S9n, and obtains a switching variation time value (step S9o). Performing a process (step S9p) of setting the time corresponding to the switching fluctuation time value to the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step S9p), thereby setting the hit switching fluctuation time command. finish. Specifically, at this time, as shown in FIG. 22 (1), during the production of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (3)), the hit switching variation time command is output as the variation time command.

[Pseudo-continuous STEP 3 effect switching process]
Next, the pseudo-continuous STEP 3 effect switching process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the quasi-continuous STEP3 effect switching process, first, the game control device 30 performs a process (step S9b1) of acquiring the value of the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed. That is, in step S9b1, the elapsed time of the special figure fluctuation display game is checked based on the game counter value of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode (STEP1 to STEP3) being executed is changed. It is determined at which timing.

  Then, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is in the temporary stop operation (step S9b2).

  In the determination (step S9b2) of whether or not the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a temporary stop operation (step S9b2), the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed Is temporarily stopped (step S9b2; Yes), the game control device 30 performs a process (step S9b3) of clearing the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed.

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S9b4) which acquires the latter half fluctuation pattern of the said special figure fluctuation display game under execution (step S9b4), and the latter half fluctuation from the fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (2)). A process (step S9b5) for acquiring the first half variation pattern D (first half variation pattern D1 or first half variation pattern D2) corresponding to the pattern is performed.

  And the game control apparatus 30 adds the variation time value of the latter half variation pattern acquired in step S9b4 and the first half variation pattern D acquired in step S9b5, and obtains the switching variation time value (step S9b6). Performing a process (step S9b7) for setting a time corresponding to the switching fluctuation time value in the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step S9b7), thereby setting the hit switching fluctuation time command. finish.

  On the other hand, in the determination (step S9b2) of whether or not the pseudo continuous variation display mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is in the temporary stop operation (step S9b2), the pseudo continuous variation of the special figure variation display game being executed. When the display mode is not in the temporary stop operation (step S9b2; No), the game control device 30 determines whether or not the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed has elapsed 15 seconds (step S9b8). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed has elapsed for 15 seconds (step S9b8), when the game counter has elapsed for 15 seconds (step S9b8; Yes), this process is performed. finish. In other words, when the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game has elapsed for 15 seconds, STEP 3 of the pseudo continuous fluctuation display mode is being executed, and in this case, it is not necessary to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. Because. On the other hand, when the game counter has not elapsed for 15 seconds (step S9b8; No), the game control device 30 performs a process (step S9b9) of clearing the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed.

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S9b10) which acquires the latter half fluctuation pattern of the said special figure fluctuation display game under execution (step S9b10), and changes the latter half fluctuation from a fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (2)). A process (step S9b11) of acquiring the first half variation pattern B (first half variation pattern B1 or first half variation pattern B2) corresponding to the pattern is performed.

  Then, the game control device 30 adds a variation time value between the latter half variation pattern acquired in step S9b10 and the first half variation pattern B acquired in step S9b11, and obtains a switching variation time value (step S9b12). Performing a process (step S9b13) for setting a time corresponding to the switching fluctuation time value in the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, thereby setting a hit switching fluctuation time command and performing this process. finish.

[Outgoing switching fluctuation time command setting processing]
Next, the deviation switching fluctuation time command setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the disconnection change time command setting process, first, the game control device 30 performs a process (step S10a) of clearing the game counter of the special figure change display game being executed.

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S10b) which acquires the latter half fluctuation pattern 1 from a fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (1)), and then, a fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (1)). ) To obtain the first half variation pattern A (step S10c).

  Then, the game control device 30 adds the variation time values of the latter half variation pattern 1 acquired in step S10b and the first half variation pattern A acquired in step S10c, and acquires the switching variation time value (step S10d). And a process of setting the time corresponding to the switching fluctuation time value in the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step S10e), thereby setting the deviation switching fluctuation time command, and this processing Exit. Specifically, at this time, as shown in FIG. 21 (1), during the production of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (3)), the deviation switching variation time command is output as the variation time command, or As shown in FIG. 21 (2), during the temporary stop operation of the pseudo series STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (4)), the deviation switching fluctuation time command is output as the fluctuation time command.

[Pseudo-ream setting process]
Next, the pseudo continuous setting process by the effect control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 19 and the timing charts of FIGS. 21 and 22. The timing charts of FIGS. 21 and 22 are both based on the first start winning memory by outputting a variable time command based on the first start winning memory in a state where two start winning memories are stored. This is based on the premise that there are second and third start winning memories during the special figure variation display game. Further, the game result of the special figure variation display game based on the first start winning memory in FIG. 21 is “out of place”, and the game result of the special figure variation display game based on the first start prize memory in FIG. The following explanation is based on the assumption that

  In the pseudo continuous setting process, a pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13) is stored in advance in the ROM 40 b of the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 first changes the variation time transmitted from the game control device 30. A process of extracting and setting a pseudo continuous pattern corresponding to the command from the pseudo continuous pattern table is performed (step S101). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the “variable time command 2” is received from the game control device 30, the effect control device 40 extracts “pseudo continuous pattern 1 data” from the pseudo continuous pattern table. By doing so, the setting process which performs pseudo | simulation series STEP1 is performed. When the “variable time command 1” is received from the game control device 30, the effect control device 40 performs a setting process that does not perform the pseudo-continuous effect.

  And the production | presentation control apparatus 40 performs reception monitoring process (step S102) of the switching fluctuation time command from the game control apparatus 30. FIG.

  Then, the effect control device 40 performs an effect extension process (step S103) of the pseudo-continuous pattern, an effect skip process 1 (step S104), an effect skip process 2 (step S105), and an effect cancel process (step S106). To end this process.

[Change monitoring command reception monitoring process]
Next, the switching variation time command reception monitoring process by the effect control device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the switching variation time command reception monitoring process, the effect control device 40 first determines whether or not a switching variation time command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S102a).

  In the determination of whether or not the switching variation time command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S102a), when the switching variation time command has not been received (step S102a; No), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the switching variation time command is received (step S102a; Yes), the effect control device 40 determines whether or not the received switching variation time command is “variation time command A” (step S102b).

  In the determination (step S102b) of whether or not the received switching variation time command is “variation time command A”, when it is “variation time command A” (step S102b; Yes), the effect control device 40 selects the switching command. A process of setting the A flag (step S102c) is performed. On the other hand, when it is not “change time command A” (step S102b; No), the effect control device 40 determines whether or not the received change time command is “change time command B1 or change time command B2” (step S102b; No). S102d) is performed.

  When the received switching variation time command is “variation time command B1 or variation time command B2” (step S102d; Yes) (step S102d; Yes) ), The production control device 40 responds to the “switching variation time command B1 or switching variation time command B2” of the pseudo-continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13) by performing the process of setting the switching command B flag (step S102e). The “pseudo continuous pattern B1 data or pseudo continuous pattern B2 data” is extracted, and a setting process for executing the pseudo continuous STEP3 is performed. On the other hand, when it is not “change time command B1 or change time command B2” (step S102d; No), the effect control device 40 determines whether or not the received change change time command is “change time command C1 or change time command C2”. Is determined (step S102f).

  When the received switching fluctuation time command is “fluctuation time command C1 or fluctuation time command C2” (step S102f; Yes) ), The production control device 40 responds to the “switching variation time command C1 or switching variation time command C2” of the pseudo-continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13) by performing the process of setting the switching command C flag (step S102g). The “pseudo continuous pattern C1 data or pseudo continuous pattern C2 data” is extracted, a setting process for executing the pseudo continuous STEP 4 is performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when it is not “change time command C1 or change time command C2” (step S102f; No), the production control device 40 performs the process (step S102h) of setting the switching command D flag, thereby performing the pseudo continuous pattern table ( The “pseudo continuous pattern D1 data or pseudo continuous pattern D2 data” corresponding to the “switching variation time command D1 or switching variation time command D2” in FIG. The setting process to cancel is performed, and this process is terminated.

[Production extension processing]
Next, the effect extension process by the effect control device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the effect extension process, the effect control device 40 first determines whether or not the switching command A flag is set (step S103a).

  In the determination of whether or not the switching command A flag is set (step S103a), when the switching command A flag is not set (step S103a; No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the switching command A flag is set (step S103a; Yes), the effect control device 40 determines whether or not the variation stop command monitoring flag is set (step S103b).

  In the determination of whether or not the variable stop command monitoring flag is set (step S103b), when the variable stop command monitoring flag is set (step S103b; Yes), the process proceeds to step S103g. On the other hand, when the change stop command monitoring flag is not set (step S103b; No), the effect control device 40 performs a process (step S103c) of acquiring the value of the symbol change counter in the pseudo-continuous effect being executed.

  And the production | presentation control apparatus 40 performs the process (step S103d) which acquires the pseudo | simulation series STEP currently performed based on the value of the symbol fluctuation | variation counter acquired in step S103c.

  Then, the effect control device 40 sets “pseudo continuous pattern A data” corresponding to the “switching variation time command A” in the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13), and maintains the display state of the currently executed pseudo continuous STEP. The process (step S103e) to perform is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21 (1), when the deviation switching fluctuation time command as the fluctuation time command is output during the production of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (3)), the presentation control device 40 Continues the production of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 until it receives the change stop command. During this period, the temporary stop operation of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (4)) is performed. Then, after receiving the fluctuation stop command, the subsequent first half fluctuation pattern (STEP 3 and STEP 4) and the latter half fluctuation pattern are canceled. At this time, the design may be such that only the subsequent first half variation pattern (STEP 3 and STEP 4) is canceled. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (2), when the deviation switching variation time command as the variation time command is output during the temporary stop operation of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (4)), the effect control device 40 Until the fluctuation stop command is received, the process waits in a state where the temporary stop operation (see FIG. 20 (4)) of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 is performed. Then, after receiving the fluctuation stop command, the subsequent first half fluctuation pattern (STEP 3 and STEP 4) and the latter half fluctuation pattern are canceled.

  Then, the effect control device 40 performs a process (step S103f) for setting a change stop command monitoring flag. Then, the effect control device 40 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S103g).

  In the determination of whether or not the variable stop command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S103g), when the variable stop command has not been received (step S103g; No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the change stop command is received (step S103g; Yes), the production control device 40 performs a process of clearing the symbol change counter (step S103h) and performs a process of clearing the switching command A flag (step S103i). . And the production | presentation control apparatus 40 performs the process (step S103j) which clears a fluctuation stop command monitoring flag, and complete | finishes this process.

[Direction skip processing 1]
Next, the production skip process 1 by the production control device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the effect skip process 1, the effect control device 40 first determines whether or not the switching command B flag is set (step S104a).

  In the determination of whether or not the switching command B flag is set (step S104a), when the switching command B flag is not set (step S104a; No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the switching command B flag is set (step S104a; Yes), the production control device 40 performs a process of clearing the symbol variation counter (step S104b).

  Then, the effect control device 40 determines whether or not the “switching variation time command B1” is received from the game control device 30 (step S104c).

  In the determination of whether or not the “switching variation time command B1” is received from the game control device 30 (step S104c), when the “switching variation time command B1” is received (step S104c; Yes), the effect control device 40 The “pseudo continuous pattern B1 data” corresponding to the “switching variation time command B1” in the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13) is set, the process of executing the pseudo continuous effect STEP3 (step S104d) is performed, and the switching command B flag is set. Is performed (step S104f), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the “switching variation time command B1” has been received from the game control device 30 (step S104c), if the “switching variation time command B1” has not been received (step S104c; No), effect control The apparatus 40 sets “pseudo continuous pattern B2 data” corresponding to the “switching variation time command B2” in the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13), and performs a process (step S104e) of executing the pseudo continuous effect STEP3. Processing for clearing the switch command B flag (step S104f) is performed, and this processing is terminated.
Specifically, when the hit switching variation time command as the variation time command is output during the production of the pseudo-sequence STEP1, the production control device 40 performs the production of the pseudo-sequence STEP1, and then the first half variation pattern (STEP 2). Is skipped and the first half variation pattern (STEP 3) is produced, and then the second half variation pattern is produced.

[Direction skip process 2]
Next, the effect skip process 2 by the effect control device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the effect skip process 2, the effect control device 40 first determines whether or not the switching command C flag is set (step S105a).

  In the determination of whether or not the switching command C flag is set (step S105a), when the switching command C flag is not set (step S105a; No), this process ends. On the other hand, when the switch command C flag is set (step S105a; Yes), the production control device 40 performs a process of clearing the symbol variation counter (step S105b).

  Then, the effect control device 40 determines whether or not the “switching variation time command C1” has been received from the game control device 30 (step S105c).

  In the determination of whether or not the “switching variation time command C1” is received from the game control device 30 (step S105c), when the “switching variation time command C1” is received (step S105c; Yes), the effect control device 40 The “pseudo continuous pattern C1 data” corresponding to the “switching variation time command C1” in the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13) is set, the process of executing the pseudo continuous effect STEP4 (step S105d) is performed, and the switching command C flag is set. Is performed (step S105f), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the “switching variation time command C1” has been received from the game control device 30 (step S105c), when the “switching variation time command C1” has not been received (step S105c; No), effect control The apparatus 40 sets “pseudo continuous pattern C2 data” corresponding to the “switching variation time command C2” in the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13), and performs a process of executing the pseudo continuous effect STEP4 (step S105e). Processing for clearing the switching command C flag is performed (step S105f), and this processing is terminated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (1), when the hit switching variation time command as the variation time command is output during the rendering of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (3)), the rendering control device 40 After the production of the pseudo-continuous STEP2, the first half variation pattern (STEP3) is skipped, the first half variation pattern (STEP4) is produced, and then the latter half variation pattern is produced.

[Direction cancellation processing]
Next, the effect cancellation process by the effect control device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the effect cancellation process, the effect control device 40 first determines whether or not the switch command D flag is set (step S106a).

  In the determination of whether or not the switching command D flag is set (step S106a), when the switching command D flag is not set (step S106a; No), this process ends. On the other hand, when the switch command D flag is set (step S106a; Yes), the production control device 40 performs a process of clearing the symbol variation counter (step S106b).

  Then, the effect control device 40 determines whether or not the “switching variation time command D1” has been received from the game control device 30 (step S106c).

  In the determination of whether or not the “switching variation time command D1” is received from the game control device 30 (step S106c), when the “switching variation time command D1” is received (step S106c; Yes), the effect control device 40 “Pseudo continuous pattern D1 data” corresponding to “switching variation time command D1” of the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13) is set. Then, the pseudo-simultaneous effect being executed is canceled, the process of executing the reach effect (step S106d) is performed, the process of clearing the switching command D flag (step S106f) is performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the “switching variation time command D1” is received from the game control device 30 (step S106c), the “switching variation time command D1” is not received (step S106c; No), the effect control The device 40 sets “pseudo continuous pattern D2 data” corresponding to the “switching variation time command D2” in the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13). Then, the currently executed pseudo-continuous effect is canceled, a process of executing the reach effect (step S106e) is performed, a process of clearing the switching command D flag (step S106f) is performed, and this process is terminated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (2), when the hit switching variable time command as the variable time command is output during the temporary stop operation of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (4)), the effect control is performed. The device 40 skips the first half variation pattern (STEP 3 and STEP 4) and produces the latter half variation pattern.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present invention, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed by the game control device 30, if the start memory number stored and held in the RAM 31c reaches a predetermined number, Since the control device 30 can change the effect mode of the quasi-continuous effect in order to shorten the effect time of the quasi-continuous effect being executed, the player who wants to play the game efficiently is stored in the RAM 31c. By continuously firing the game ball so as to reach the predetermined start memory number, when the start memory number reaches the predetermined number, the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect can be changed, which is required for the game. Productions that prolong the time can be excluded.
Therefore, it is possible to change the time required to produce the game according to the player's intention, and it is possible to execute an unprecedented and innovative game called the technical intervention of the player for changing the time.
In addition, since the player does not stop launching the game ball while the game control device 30 is executing the pseudo-continuous production, the pace of consumption of the game ball will not decline, and frequent production will be generated by the production of the game store. It is possible to prevent the sales from decreasing.

  In addition, when the number of starting memories stored in the RAM 31c reaches a predetermined number, the game control device 30 reduces the number of pseudo-variable display games in the pseudo-continuous effect being executed, thereby enabling the special-figure display game Since the execution time can be shortened, it is possible to easily exclude an effect that prolongs the time required for the game.

Also, not only the variable time command is transmitted at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, but also the variable stop command is transmitted when the special figure fluctuation display game is stopped, so that the special figure fluctuation display game is more reliably stopped. be able to.
In addition, even when the start memory number stored and held in the RAM 31c reaches a predetermined number and the pseudo-continuous rendering mode is changed, a switching variation time command for instructing the effect control device 40 to shorten the variation time is transmitted, Since the change stop command is transmitted after the change time corresponding to the switching change time command has elapsed, the special figure change display game can be changed and stopped more reliably.

  In addition, when a special effect display is performed based on the control by the game control device 30 in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result form of the special figure fluctuation display game does not become the special result aspect, a switching fluctuation time command is transmitted. Since the predetermined effect display is continuously displayed on the display device 41 during the period from when the change stop command is transmitted, when the time required for the special figure change display game is shortened, the effect is unnaturally interrupted. This makes it possible for a player who wants to proceed with the game efficiently to enjoy the special display variation display game.

  Further, when a predetermined effect display is performed based on the control by the game control device 30 in the special map variable display game in which the result mode of the special map variable display game is the special result mode, Since all or a predetermined number of pseudo-variable display games in the pseudo-continuous production are omitted, it is possible to prevent the production from being unnaturally interrupted when the time required for the special-figure variable display game is shortened. When derived, it is possible to suitably prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the performance.

  In addition, when a temporary stop operation is performed in a special figure fluctuation display game in which the result form of the special figure fluctuation display game does not become a special result aspect, the period from the transmission of the switching fluctuation time command to the transmission of the fluctuation stop command During the period, since the predetermined presentation display currently displayed on the display device 41 is made to stand by, it is possible to prevent the production from being unnaturally interrupted when the time required for the special figure variation display game is shortened. A player who wants to progress the game efficiently can also enjoy the production of the special figure variation display game.

  In addition, when a temporary stop operation is performed in a special figure variation display game in which the result form of the special figure variation display game is a special result aspect, all of the subsequent pseudo-continuous effects or a predetermined number in the pseudo-continuous effects Because the pseudo-variable display game is omitted, it is possible to prevent the production from being interrupted unnaturally when the time required for the special figure display game is shortened, especially when a special result mode is derived. It is possible to suitably prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable.

<Modification 1>
Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as the said embodiment, and only a different part is demonstrated.

In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b of the game one-chip microcomputer 31, in order to determine the occurrence of the big hit of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. The jackpot determination value, variation pattern (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern), reach pattern (reach action type) determination value, and the like of the special figure variation display game are stored.
Specifically, for example, in the ROM 31b, as shown in FIG. 3, the latter half fluctuation pattern table when the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is “out of”, and the special figure fluctuation as shown in FIG. The first half variation pattern table when the game result of the display game is “out of”, the second half variation pattern table when the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the first half variation pattern table in the case where the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit” is stored.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, in the first half variation pattern table in the case where the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, in addition to the first half variation pattern of the above embodiment, “first half variation” Pattern 8 "to" first half variation pattern 12 "are stored.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, the ROM 40b of the effect control device 40 stores “pseudo continuous pattern 29 data” to “pseudo continuous pattern 35 data” in addition to the pseudo continuous pattern table of FIG. Yes.

In these control devices, the game control device (pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means) 30 serves as effect mode change storage means for storing that the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect has been changed in the previous variation display game. The RAM 31c is provided, and the effect mode determining means for determining the effect mode of the variable display game to be executed this time is configured based on the memory of the RAM (effect mode change storage means) 31c.
In addition, when the result mode of the variable display game to be executed this time is the special result mode, the game control device (effect mode determining means) 30 performs the pseudo continuous effect executed in the previous variable display game stored in the RAM 31c. The pseudo-variable display game that is continued from the last pseudo-variable display game is executed in the variable display game that is executed this time.
Note that, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 25, a variable time command is output based on the first start prize memory in a state where two start prize memories are stored, and is stored in the first start prize memory (memory A). It is assumed that there are second and third start winning memories during the special figure variation display game based on this. The game result of the special figure variation display game based on the first start prize memory is “out of”, and the game result of the special figure variation display game based on the second start prize memory (memory B) is “big hit”. The following explanation is based on the premise that there is.

[Outgoing switching fluctuation time command setting processing]
In the above case, as shown in FIG. 26, in the disconnection switching variation time command setting process in the game control device 30, the game control device 30 first acquires the value of the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed. And the process (step S10A) which acquires STEP of the quasi-continuous effect being performed (effect mode change storage means) is performed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, when there is a third start winning memory, the game control device 30 acquires the value of the game counter of the special figure variation display game being executed, Acquire "STEP2" which is a pseudo-continuous production of

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S10B) which clears the game counter of the said special figure fluctuation display game under execution.

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S10C) which acquires the latter half fluctuation pattern 1 from a fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (1)), and then, a fluctuation time switching table (refer FIG. 8 (1)). ) To obtain the first half variation pattern A (step S10D).

  Then, the game control device 30 adds the variation time values of the latter half variation pattern 1 acquired in step S10C and the first half variation pattern A acquired in step S10D, and acquires the switching variation time value (step S10E). And a process of setting the time corresponding to the switching fluctuation time value to the game counter of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step S10F), thereby setting the deviation switching fluctuation time command.

  Then, the production control device 40 sets “pseudo continuous pattern A data” corresponding to “switching variation time command A” in the pseudo continuous pattern table (see FIG. 13), and displays the display state of the pseudo continuous STEP being executed. Process to maintain. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, when the deviation switching variation time command is output as the variation time command during the production of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (3)), the representation control device 40 changes the variation. Until the stop command is received, the production of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 is continued. During this period, the temporary stop operation of the pseudo-STEP STEP2 (see FIG. 20 (4)) is performed. Then, after receiving the fluctuation stop command, the first half fluctuation pattern (STEP 3 and STEP 4) and the latter half fluctuation pattern which are scheduled thereafter are canceled.

  And the game control apparatus 30 performs the process (step S10G) which sets a quasi-continuous monitoring flag (effect mode change memory | storage means), and complete | finishes this process.

[First half variation pattern sorting process]
As described above, in FIG. 25, when the special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start winning memory is completed, the game control device 30 determines the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start winning memory. To do.

  Specifically, the game control device 30 is in any gaming state (normal state, short-time state, or probable change state) whether the game result of the special figure variation display game is “out of” or “big hit”. Or the second half of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the total number of start winning memories based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. The fluctuation pattern is determined, and then the first half fluctuation pattern is determined in consideration of the presence or absence of the “pseudo continuous monitoring flag”. The second half variation pattern and the first half variation pattern are determined by the game control device 30 by extracting the second half variation pattern determining random value and the first half variation pattern determining random value and comparing them with the determination values stored in the ROM 31b. Is done.

Specifically, at this time, since it is assumed that the game result of the special figure variation display game based on the second start winning memory is “big hit”, based on the first half variation pattern table of FIG. The first half variation pattern will be determined. More specifically, in the case where the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, when the second half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 42”, the game control device 30 determines which game state If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, the game ball is then awarded to the first start port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. Regardless of the total number of start winning memories based, the game control device 30 determines the presence / absence of the pseudo continuous monitoring flag, and if the pseudo continuous monitoring flag is set, the special figure change based on the previous start winning memory is set. Based on the number of STEPs of pseudo-continuous effects in the display game, when the number of STEPs is “1”, the first half variation pattern is determined as “first half variation pattern 8”, and when the number of STEPs is “2”, the first half variation pattern It is determined to be "the first half of the variation pattern 9". On the other hand, when the pseudo continuous monitoring flag is not set, the game control device 30 extracts the random value for determining the first half variation pattern for the time when the game state is “normal state”, and stores the random value for the first half variation pattern. The first half variation pattern is determined as one of “first half variation pattern 2”, “first half variation pattern 3”, “first half variation pattern 5”, and “first half variation pattern 6”. Further, in the case where the game result of the special figure variation display game is “big hit”, when the second half variation pattern is determined to be the “second half variation pattern 51”, the game control device 30 determines which game state the game state is to be achieved. If it is determined that the gaming state is the “normal state”, then the start winning memory is based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 stored in the RAM 31c. Regardless of the total number, the game control device 30 determines the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous monitoring flag, and if the pseudo-continuous monitoring flag is set, the game control device 30 plays the special figure variation display game based on the previous start winning memory. When the number of STEPs is “1” based on the number of STEPs of the pseudo-continuous production, the first half variation pattern is determined as “first half variation pattern 8” or “first half variation pattern 10”, and the number of STEPs is “2”. , Half the variation pattern is determined to be "early variation pattern 9" or "half change pattern 11", when the number of STEP is "3", the first half variation pattern is determined to be "early fluctuation pattern 12". On the other hand, when the pseudo continuous monitoring flag is not set, the game control device 30 extracts the random value for determining the first half variation pattern for the time when the game state is “normal state”, and stores the random value for the first half variation pattern. The first half variation pattern is determined as one of “first half variation pattern 3”, “first half variation pattern 5”, “first half variation pattern 6”, and “first half variation pattern 7”.
FIG. 23 shows the first half fluctuation pattern table for only “second half fluctuation pattern 42” and “second half fluctuation pattern 51”, but in actuality, ROM 31b corresponds to each latter half fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. The first half variation pattern table is stored, and the determination as described above is performed based on each first half variation pattern table according to each second half variation pattern, the gaming state, the total number of start winning memories, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous monitoring flag. By performing the processing, one first half variation pattern is determined.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start winning memory is “out of”, and the special figure fluctuation being executed by the deviation switching fluctuation time command setting process. When the number of STEPs “2” of the pseudo-continuous effect of the display game is acquired (see step S10A in FIG. 26) and the pseudo-continuous monitoring flag is set (see step S10G in FIG. 26), the second When the second half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game based on the start winning memory is determined as “second half variation pattern 42”, the first half variation pattern is determined as “first half variation pattern 9”. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, a “variation time command 30” obtained by adding “first half variation pattern 9” and “second half variation pattern 42” is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device. 40 extracts the “pseudo-continuous pattern 30” corresponding to the “variable time command 30”, and the special-figure display game based on the second start-up winning memory produces an effect from the pseudo-continuous STEP3.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first modification of the present invention, an effect that does not appear normally appears by playing a game aiming at shortening the time required for the special figure variation display game. A privilege can be given to the player who performs.
Also, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start winning memory) is “out of”, the time required for the special figure fluctuation display game is shortened, and the next special figure If the game result of the fluctuation display game (the special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start winning memory) is “big hit”, the shortened time should be included in the fluctuation time required for the next special figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to effectively reduce the fluctuation time required for the “out of game” special figure fluctuation display game which is unnecessary for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the variation time of the special figure variation display game is shortened only when the pseudo continuous variation display mode is executed in the special figure variation display game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the first half fluctuation time (first half fluctuation pattern), when the number of start winning memories reaches a predetermined number during execution of normal fluctuation (no pseudo-continuous effect), the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is displayed. You may control so that it may shorten. In this way, the start winning memory can be efficiently digested, and the start winning memory overflows (the game ball is newly sent to the first starting port 13 or the normal variable winning device 7 in the state where the four start winning memories are present). Can be prevented, and the player can be prevented from stopping the operation of launching the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the sales of the game store from being lowered and can contribute to the sales of the game store effectively.

  The gaming machine of the present invention should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the game board in the game machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the game machine in this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating the first half fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating the first half fluctuation | variation pattern table. (1) Fluctuation time command table when game result is out of place (2) A diagram for explaining a variable time command table when game result is a big hit. (1) Fluctuation time switching table when game results are out of place (2) Fluctuation time switching table when game results are big wins (3) A diagram for explaining a switching variation time command table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a change time switching process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a hit change time command setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating pseudo | simulation series STEP3 effect switching process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an outlier switching fluctuation time command setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating a quasi-continuous pattern table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a pseudo | simulation continuous setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a switching fluctuation time command reception monitoring process. It is a flow chart for explaining production extension processing. 10 is a flowchart for explaining effect skip processing 1; 10 is a flowchart for explaining effect skip processing 2; It is a flowchart for explaining the effect cancellation processing. It is a figure for demonstrating one example of a pseudo | simulation continuous production | presentation aspect. It is a timing chart for explaining change time change processing in case a game result is lost. It is a timing chart for explaining change time change processing in case a game result is a big hit. It is a figure for demonstrating the first half fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating a quasi-continuous pattern table. It is a timing chart for explaining change time change processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an outlier switching fluctuation time command setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation time command table.

Explanation of symbols

100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
30 Game control device (game control means, execution time reduction control means, pseudo-continuous effect execution means, pseudo-continuous effect mode change means)
31c RAM (start winning storage means)
40 Production control device (production control means)
41 Display device (variable display device)

Claims (8)

A variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area;
Game control means for controlling the variable display game in the variable display device and controlling the game comprehensively;
With
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result mode of the variable display game in the variable display device is a special result mode determined in advance,
The game control means includes
Start winning storage means for storing and holding the number of winning game balls won in the start winning area;
An execution time shortening control means for shortening the execution time of the variable display game when the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number;
A pseudo-continuous effect executing means for executing a pseudo-continuous effect that simulates the execution of a plurality of variable display games in a single variable display game based on one start memory stored and held in the start winning memory means;
With
The execution time shortening control means, when the pseudo-continuous presentation is executed by the pseudo-continuous presentation execution means, if the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, A gaming machine comprising: a pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means for changing an effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect in order to shorten the effect time of the pseudo-continuous effect being executed by the continuous effect executing means. The pseudo-continuous effect execution means can execute a pseudo-variable display game that performs a variation start operation of identification information and a temporary stop operation of the identification information in the pseudo-continuous effect multiple times,
The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means determines the number of times of the pseudo-variable display game being executed by the pseudo-continuous effect executing means when the start memory number stored and held in the start winning memory means reaches a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution time of the variable display game is shortened by reducing the game time. Production control means for performing presentation display control of the variable display device based on a command signal from the game control means,
The command signal transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means is
A variable time command for instructing a variable time of the variable display game; and a variable stop command for instructing a variable stop of the variable display game;
The variation time command is transmitted at the start of the variation display game, and the variation stop command is transmitted when the variation display game is stopped.
The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is
When the start memorized number stored in the start winning memory means reaches a predetermined number, a change time command for instructing the effect control means to shorten the change time is transmitted to the change change time command. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the change stop command is transmitted after a change time corresponding to the time elapses. The effect control means includes an effect display control means for controlling to display a predetermined effect display on the variable display device during a period from the start of a change operation of identification information to a temporary stop operation by the pseudo-variable display game. And
When the predetermined effect display is performed based on the control by the effect display control means in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is not the special result mode, When the number of start memories stored and held in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, the predetermined effect display is displayed for a period from when the switching variation time command is transmitted until the variation stop command is transmitted. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is continuously displayed on the variable display device.   When the predetermined effect display is performed based on the control by the effect display control means in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is the special result mode, When the start memory number stored and held in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number, based on the transmission of the switching variation time command, all of the subsequent pseudo-continuous effects or the predetermined number in the pseudo-continuous effects 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the pseudo-variable display game is omitted.   The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is a start stored and held in the start winning storage means when the temporary stop operation is being performed in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is not the special result mode. When the number of memories reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined effect display that is currently displayed on the variable display device is displayed for a period from when the switching variation time command is transmitted until the variation stop command is transmitted. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is placed on standby in a state.   The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is a start stored and held in the start winning storage means when the temporary stop operation is performed in the variable display game in which the result mode of the variable display game is the special result mode. When the number of memories reaches a predetermined number, based on the transmission of the switching variation time command, all of the subsequent pseudo continuous effects or a predetermined number of pseudo variable display games in the pseudo continuous effects are omitted. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6. The pseudo-continuous effect mode changing means is
Effect mode change storage means for storing that the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect has been changed in the previous variation display game;
Effect mode determining means for determining the effect mode of the variable display game to be executed this time, based on the storage of the effect mode change storage means,
When the result mode of the variable display game to be executed this time is the special result mode, the effect mode determination unit is the last in the pseudo-continuous effect executed in the previous variable display game stored in the effect mode change storage unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the pseudo-variable display game continued to the pseudo-variable display game is executed in the presently executed variable display game.

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