JP2015171405A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing a novel game property thereby to improve interest in the game.SOLUTION: In the case where calculation of a residual time of a symbol variation game is continued during execution of the symbol variation game but where a second winning game occurs during the execution of the symbol variation game, a main control CPU interrupts the execution of the symbol variation game and the calculation of the residual time of that symbol variation game. On the other hand, a performance control CPU performs notification on the residual time of the symbol variation game during the execution of the symbol variation game, and controls the notification on the residual time of the symbol variation game continuably even in the case where the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined winning display result is displayed in a symbol changing game performed by changing a symbol.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, it is displayed as a jackpot display result. In such a case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is awarded.

  In such a gaming machine, an opening / closing member is generally operated so that a start winning opening can be in an open state and a closed state. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a normal execution condition such as the passing of a game ball to the operation gate is established, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from the special symbol is varied. As a result, it has been disclosed that the opening and closing member is in an open state when it comes to a normal figure. At this time, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening, and the execution condition of the symbol variation game is easily established.

JP 2006-20960 A

  However, in such gaming machines, for example, even if the opening / closing means of the start winning opening is in an open state, there is a tendency that attention is paid to whether or not a game ball wins at the starting winning opening in the same way. There is a possibility that the game may become monotonous, and it is desired to improve the interest of the game by providing novel gameplay.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is to provide novel gameplay and to improve the interest in games. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem includes display means for performing a symbol variation game that is performed by varying symbols according to establishment of a predetermined execution condition, and that a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. As a condition, in a gaming machine in which a first per game that is advantageous to the player is generated, a second game in which a second per game can be generated can be executed separately from the design variation game. A hit determination means for determining whether or not the first hit is achieved, and a fluctuation content determination means for determining a fluctuation content of the symbol variation game capable of specifying a variation time of the symbol variation game based on a determination result of the hit determination means. When the symbol variation game is executed, the remaining time for counting the remaining time of the symbol variation game is counted based on the variation time of the symbol variation game determined by the variation content determination means. A time counting means, a notification control means for controlling the notifying means to notify the remaining time of the symbol variation game being executed when a predetermined notification condition is established, and the second hit during the execution of the symbol variation game. Interrupting means for interrupting the execution of the symbol variation game when a game occurs, and the remaining time counting means counts the remaining time of the symbol variation game during the execution of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interrupting means, the remaining time of the symbol variation game is interrupted, and the notification control unit is configured to execute the symbol variation during the execution of the symbol variation game. While notifying about the remaining time of the game, even if the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption means, And gist to continue control to allow broadcast.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when a first winning game is generated due to a positive determination result of the winning determination means, the second game is easily executed after the first winning game is finished. The game state control means for controlling the state so that it can be given up to a specific number of symbol variation games as an upper limit, and the variation content determination means improves the entrance rate when the entrance rate improvement state is given. It is easier to determine the content of the fluctuation that has a longer variation time than when the state is not given, and the notification control means starts the first winning game in the symbol fluctuation game and starts giving the increased entrance rate state. A predetermined notification condition is satisfied from when the entry rate improvement state is given to the end, and control for causing the notification unit to perform notification regarding the remaining time of the symbol variation game being executed may be performed.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interrupting means, when the second winning game is finished, a restarting means for restarting the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game interrupted by the interrupting means Interruption time specifying means for specifying the interruption time of the game, and the notification control means adds an additional time based on the interruption time of the symbol variation game specified by the interruption time identification means to the remaining time of the symbol variation game It is good also as a structure which performs control which makes the said alerting | reporting perform.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the notification control means is a period from when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption means to when the second winning game ends and when the symbol variation game is resumed by the resumption means. In addition, it is possible to perform a control for causing the notification means to perform notification that the interruption time of the symbol variation game specified by the interruption time identification unit is added to the remaining time of the symbol variation game.

  The game machine may be configured to output information indicating that the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted to the notification control means when a second winning game is generated during the symbol variation game.

  The game machine operates such that a special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and the special entrance that can take an open state and a closed state when a second winning game is generated in the second game. A special entrance means having a special opening and closing means, and an upper limit number of game balls entering the special entrance are defined, and an upper limit is placed on the special entrance opening within a unit period during which the special opening and closing means can operate. When the number of game balls enter, the operation of the special opening / closing means is terminated, and during the total opening time during which the special opening / closing means is opened within a unit period during which the special opening / closing means can operate, A configuration may be adopted in which an opening time during which an upper limit number of game balls are difficult to enter is defined in the mouth.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, novel game property can be provided and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows the special symbol variation process. The flowchart which shows an accessory game control process. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the open aspect of a 1st big winning opening. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. The timing chart which shows the production control performed in a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a special symbol display device 12 as a display means having a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the special symbol display device 12, a variable game (symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is stopped when the variable game ends. Is displayed. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game.

  In addition, the game board 10 is provided with an effect display device 11 as a notification means for displaying an image and an effect execution means that are separate from the special symbol display device 12. In this effect display device 11, a display effect related to the variable game is performed. Specifically, as the display effect, a decoration variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decoration symbols are varied in a plurality of rows.

  The effect display device 11 is configured so that a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot becomes a jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each column in the effect display device 11, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the variation game is started. When the variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11. ), The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, after the start of the variable game, the left column that first stops the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that next stops and displays the decorative symbols is the second stop display column. Finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  In addition, on the effect display device 11, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination that is a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. Further, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the off symbol in a stopped manner, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in the variable game is referred to as “reserved stored number”. The reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the variable game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment).

  Also, on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (normal lottery) for whether or not it is a normal hit. When the normal hit symbol (ordinary hit display result) is stopped and displayed, A winning game is awarded. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  Further, in the present embodiment, apart from the floating game and the usual game, the game balls won in the first grand prize opening 24 which is opened on condition that the game balls are won in the normal electric prize opening 15 are illustrated. An accessory lottery game (hereinafter, referred to as “an accessory game”) in which an accessory lottery for determining whether or not to pass through a special passing area is performed is executed. Then, when winning the lottery, the player is awarded a big hit game after the first big prize opening 24 is closed. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the first big winning opening 24 is in a closed state after being opened for a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

  In this embodiment, as a general rule, the variable game and the accessory game are configured to be executed simultaneously. On the other hand, as an exception, when the big hit game by the winning of the character lottery in the character game starts, if the variable game is being executed, the execution of the variable game is interrupted and the character in the character game is interrupted. When the big hit game by winning the lottery is over, the interrupted variable game is resumed. Further, during the execution of the big hit game by winning the big hit lottery in the variable game, the bonus game is not executed by controlling the first big winning opening 24 not to be opened. In the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through a special passing area during the execution of a big hit game by winning a big hit lottery in a variable game, the passing of the game ball to the special passing area is specified as invalid. . For this reason, control is performed so that the big hit game in the variable game and the big hit game in the bonus game are not executed redundantly. Further, the usual game can be executed simultaneously with the variable game and the bonus game.

  A start winning opening 14 having a winning opening 14a for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. A starting port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the starting winning port 14 as a starting means. The start winning opening 14 can give a starting condition (execution condition) of a variable game and a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the start opening switch SW2. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched in response to a launch operation of a launch handle (not shown) rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference symbol X, as indicated by reference symbol Y. An obstacle nail or the like is arranged so that the game ball can be easily won at the start winning opening 14 than when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10. That is, the start winning port 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The operation gate 19 can give the normal start condition (normal execution condition) of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW1. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close blades 16 of the ordinary electric winning award 15 as an ordinary electric accessory are opened. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the normal electric winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16.

  Also, on the right side of the effect display device 11, an ordinary electric winning opening 15 having an operation opening 15 a (ordinary entry opening) for a game ball is disposed below the operation gate 19. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 as a variable entry means is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The ordinary electric winning opening 15 allows a game ball to be won by opening the normal opening and the operation opening 15a as the specific passing area by opening the opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means. In other words, when the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is won in the operating port 15a more than when it is closed (second state) ( Easy to enter). An operation port switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the normal electric winning port 15. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 detects the winning game ball by the operation opening switch SW3, so that the opening condition of the first big winning opening 24 and the game as a predetermined number of winning balls are performed without performing a special lottery. Ball payout conditions may be assigned. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral X, the normal electric prize opening is more than when it rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win 15. That is, the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 11, a first big winning opening 24 having a special winning opening 24 a (special winning opening) through which a game ball can be won is disposed below the operation gate 19. A first grand prize opening blade 23 is provided which opens and closes by the operation of a first grand prize opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). A first count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the special winning opening 24a. The first big winning opening 24 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The first grand prize opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the first big prize opening blade 23 as a special opening / closing means when a game ball wins the operation opening 15a in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, so that the game ball can be won. Permissible. For this reason, when a game ball wins the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the player can get an opportunity to acquire the prize ball.

  When a game ball wins the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the first large winning opening 24 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of winnings, first number) is set in the first large winning opening 24. It is opened and closed until an upper limit number) of game balls are won or until a specified time (1.0 s in this embodiment) elapses.

  In addition, a special passage area (not shown) and a plurality of general passage areas (not shown) (four in the present embodiment) are formed in parallel in the back of the first grand prize winning opening 24 as branch flow paths. Each passing area is formed so that a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 24 can pass therethrough. Further, in the special passing area, a special passing switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed, and the first big winning opening 24 is opened, and the first big winning opening 24 is opened. When the winning game ball passes through the special passing area, if the big hit game is not performed in the variable game, the big hit game in the bonus game is awarded. In the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball won in the first grand prize opening 24 will pass through the special passing area is about 1/5.

  In this way, the big hit game in the bonus game is won in the lottery by passing the game ball to the special passing area at the first big prize opening 24 in the bonus game, and the first big prize opening 24 is closed. It starts after it reaches the state. Then, during the big hit game in the bonus game, the game ball is allowed to win by being released by the opening operation of the first big prize mouth blade 23, and the player can get an opportunity to win the prize ball. .

  Also, below the first grand prize opening 24, a second big prize opening 22 having a special prize opening 22a (special prize opening) through which a game ball can be awarded is arranged, and a second big prize opening solenoid. A second grand prize opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of SOL3 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided. A second count switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second major winning opening 22. The second grand prize winning port 22 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls.

  In this way, the big hit game in the variable game is won based on the result of the big win lottery, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12 and is started after the game ends. Then, during the big hit game in the variable game, the game ball is allowed to be won by being opened by opening the second big prize door 21 as a special opening / closing means, and the player has an opportunity to win the prize ball. Can be obtained.

  When the big hit game is started, a round game in which each of the big winning openings 22 and 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (upper limit round number) as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the opening / closing of each of the big winning openings 22, 24 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and is defined in each of the big winning openings 22, 24 during one round game. The game is released until the number of game balls (winning upper limit number) wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result as to whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened in a short open mode, whereas when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened / closed. The blade 16 opens in a long open mode. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state, in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed.

  Also, in the variable state, depending on the type of jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, regardless of the accessory game, a predetermined number of times (a specific number of times, twice in the present embodiment) is given as an upper limit variable game There is. Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Eight kinds of numbers [1] to [8] are adopted as the decorative symbols, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as the jackpot symbols. Is adopted. Further, 329/65536 is defined as the winning probability per winning, and 21845/65536 is defined as the winning probability per ordinary winning. In addition, the number of game balls from the payout operation (not shown) in the pachinko gaming machine is three for the start winning port 14 and the normal electric winning port 15, and the first grand winning port 24 and the second large winning port. 15 are defined for 22 respectively. In addition, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. Further, as a long open mode of the opening / closing blade 16, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened three times, and the opening state is maintained until 1 s elapses after the opening / closing blade 16 is opened, and 0.5s is defined as an interval time between each opening. ing. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings, which is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the first grand prize opening 24 or the second grand prize opening 22 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of prizes. In addition, the special symbol display device 12 has 101 types of special symbols, and is classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols and one type of lost symbols.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the jackpot game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 2 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won in the variable game, one hit is determined from two types of big hits, and the determined big hit A big hit game corresponding to is given. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified for each type of jackpot.

  Of the winning symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, 50 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZA, and 50 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZB. In this way, the type of jackpot can be specified from the type of special figure displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA or symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, a jackpot game is generated. In the big hit game in this case, a round game that opens the second big winning opening 22 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “16”.

  The maximum time for each round game is “25s” for each jackpot game, “1” is the number of times the second big prize opening 22 is opened in each round game, and “8 balls” is the maximum number of winnings for one round game. Are set respectively. In each jackpot game, “10 s” is set as the opening time, “2 s” is set as the interval time between the rounds (inter-round interval), and “15 s” is set as the ending time.

  Also, in the variable game, the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is limited to the “twice” variable game after the big hit game ends. As a result, a variable state is given. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is not given a variable state after the jackpot game ends. . In this way, in the variable game, when the big hit lottery is won, a change state is given after the end of the big hit game with a probability of 1/2, and after the end of the big hit game, the change is made with a probability of 1/2. State is not granted. In other words, the rate of change in rushing from the non-changed state to the changed state is 50% through the jackpot game by winning the big hit lottery.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the bonus game, when the winning combination lottery is won, the big hit game corresponding to any of the three types of big wins. Is to be granted.

  In the jackpot game at the time of winning the prize lottery, a round game that opens the first jackpot 24 is defined, and the number of rounds of the round game is set to be different for each jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game is determined by winning a game ball to the operation port 15a in the normal electric winning port 15. Then, when the game ball passes through the special passing area, the determined type of jackpot game is determined. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area, the determination is invalidated.

  Specifically, in the 16-round jackpot game in the accessory game, the prescribed number of round games is set to “15”. For this reason, the opening of the first big prize opening 24 by winning the game ball to the operation opening 15a in the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 is one round, and the first big prize opening 24 is opened by winning the prize lottery in the prize game. It can be said that the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially set to “16 times” in the big hit game in which is continued. In addition, in the 8-round jackpot game in the bonus game, the prescribed number of round games is set to “7”, and the prescribed number of round games is substantially set to “8”. . In addition, in the 2-round jackpot game in the bonus game, the prescribed number of round games is set to “1”, and the prescribed number of round games is substantially set to “2”. .

  In addition, in the bonus game, when the winning lottery is won, a 16-round jackpot game is awarded with a probability of 70/100, and an 8-round jackpot game is awarded with a probability of 10/100. With a probability of 2 rounds, a big hit game is awarded.

  The maximum time for each round game is “1 s” for each jackpot game, and “1” is the number of times the second big prize opening 22 is opened for each round game. ) Is set as “8 balls”. Also, in each jackpot game, “0.004 s” is set as the opening time, “0.5 s” is set as the interval time between each round (inter-round interval), and “7.496 s” is set as the ending time. Yes.

  Further, in the bonus game, the big win game awarded when winning the bonus game is maintained in the game state at the time of winning regardless of the type of the big win game. In other words, when the winning combination lottery is won, the variable state is not given and the provision of the short state is not completed.

  In this way, in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is in the open state in a short open state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15, the game ball is awarded to the start winning opening 14, and the variable game The game is progressed so as to be executed mainly. Therefore, in the non-variable short state, the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/199.

  On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the open / close blades 16 are in an open state in a long open state, so that it is easy to win a game ball in the normal electric winning port 15, and the game ball is won in the normal electric winning port 15. The game is progressed so that the game is mainly executed. Therefore, the probability of a normal hit in the ordinary game and the ordinary electric winning opening 15 being in the open state is about 1/3, and the probability that the game ball won in the first big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area is about 1 /. It is a big hit with a probability of about 1/15.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means and the notification control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode (design, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11. Display images).

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW6 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 20 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, and a second big prize opening solenoid SOL3.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a updates random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number every predetermined cycle ( Execute random number generation processing). The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning lottery (winning determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure as a winning symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for determining the variation pattern is a random number used for determining the variation pattern. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a hit determination value). The winning determination value is a determination value used in the winning lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the winning determination random number can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns related to the variation game. These variation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and specify (designate) the variation time (production time) of the variation game. It is also possible to specify the fluctuation contents (effect contents) of the fluctuation game. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a jackpot variation variation pattern, a deviation reach variation variation pattern, and a variation variation variation pattern. The big hit variation is a change performed when it is determined that the big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the winning symbol in a definite stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

  The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a variation pattern that designates a variation time of a variation game is set as the variation pattern. As a specific example, the variation pattern P01 is defined as 12 s and the variation pattern P02 is defined as 3 s as the variation time. Further, the variation pattern P11 is defined as 1 s, the variation pattern P21 is defined as 60 s, the variation pattern P22 is defined as 120 s, the variation pattern P23 is defined as 180 s, the variation pattern P24 is defined as 240 s, and the variation pattern P25 is defined as 300 s. In particular, the variation pattern P11 is defined as a variation time shorter than the variation patterns P01 and P02, and the variation patterns P21 to P25 are defined as variation times longer than the variation patterns P01 and P02.

  These variation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit game is awarded or not and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P04 and P31 are defined as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation. Further, the variation pattern P03 is defined as a variation pattern for outlier reach variation, and the variation patterns P01, P02, P11, and P21 to P25 are defined as variation patterns for outlier variation.

  The variation pattern P02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P01. Compared with the variation pattern P01, the variation pattern P02 indicates a time until the symbols in the left column and the right column (decorative symbols) are temporarily displayed. This is a shortened variation pattern, and the same effect is executed until the variation game ends after the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. Note that the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are fluctuation patterns that are determined according to the number of reserved memories, and the fluctuation pattern P02 is easily determined as the number of reserved memories increases. Note that the variation patterns P01 and P02 are easier to select than the variation patterns P03 and P04, and are the variation patterns that are most easily selected.

  These variation patterns are classified into a case where a variable state is given and a normal state where a variable state is not given (non-variable state). The variation patterns P01 to P04 are variation patterns that are selected in the normal state, and the variation patterns P11, P21 to P25, and P31 are variation patterns that are selected in the variation state.

  In addition, the change patterns that can be selected vary depending on special conditions. This special condition differs depending on the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game when the variable state is given after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, after the end of the big hit game, in the first variation pattern, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is selected, a variation pattern P11 having a variation time of 1 s is selected. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game, in the second variation pattern, when the variation pattern for the deviation variation is selected, the variation patterns P21 to P25 whose variation time is 60 seconds or more are selected.

  In the present embodiment, as the variation pattern selected in the variation state, when the variation pattern for big hit variation is selected, the variation pattern P31 having a variation time of 1 s is selected regardless of the special conditions. Is done. In addition, as a variation pattern selected in the variable state, a variation pattern for variation of outlier reach is not defined.

  Next, a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, a special symbol fluctuating process, a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, an accessory which the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes based on the main control program Various processes such as a game control process will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a hit determination unit, a variation content determination unit, a normal hit determination unit, a game state control unit, an interruption unit, and a restart unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW2. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the reserved storage number. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the effect control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure control flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is "0" (step S11). This special figure control flag indicates the fluctuation state of the variable game on the special symbol display device 12, and is “0” when the variable game can be executed, and “0” when the variable game is being executed. “1” is set, and “2” is set when the variable game ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable game is not executed and a new variable game can be executed. If this determination result is negative (the special figure control flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the special figure control flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. This system flag indicates whether the jackpot game based on the result of the variable game or the jackpot game based on the result of the role game is being executed. If it is being executed, "1" When not executing, “0” is set. Note that this processing is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the variable game, and therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game. When this determination result is negative (system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S13), and the number of reserved memories A hold determination process for determining whether or not is larger than “0” is executed (step S14). When the reserved memory count is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the special figure control flag (step S15), and can specify that the variable game is being executed. To do. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved memory number (step S16), and controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the updated reserved memory number (after subtraction). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories to the effect control board 31, and proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (step S18).

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the first big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit (step S19), and proceeds to step S20. In step S20, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c and, based on the special figure distribution random number value, displays the special symbol display device 12. The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed in a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out from the main control RAM 30c the value of the variation pattern determination random number associated with the reserved storage number and the value of the operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given. Based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern and the operation flag, a variation pattern for jackpot variation in the variation game is determined (step S21). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S22.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a identifies a deviation from the value of the hit determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. A determination is made (step S23). In addition, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined depending on whether or not the variable state is given, and the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the probability of determining whether or not to execute the reach effect may be different. is there. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is defined that the reach determination is not affirmative when the state is the variable state.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has determined that the reach determination has been won, so that the special symbol display device 12 is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped (step S24). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value and the operation flag value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value, and the operation flag. Based on the above, a variation pattern for variation in the reach reach is determined (step S25). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S22.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore determines a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display (step) S26). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value and the operation flag value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value, and the operation flag. Based on the above, a variation pattern for deviation variation is determined (step S27). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes relating to the variable game, and ends the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern in the variation timer assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and performs the variation control of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 12. .

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit in the variable game, after the end of the variable game based on the determined change pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the effect control board 31 A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. In the case of winning the big hit, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the second big winning opening 22, and outputs a closing signal when closing the second big winning opening 22.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the variable state by controlling the operation flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a variable state after the end of the big hit game, and determines the upper limit number of times to give the variable state. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the operation flag when the variable state is provided. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given. As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variable state can be provided after the winning game ends based on the type of winning, and when the variable state is provided, the variable state is provided. The upper limit number of variable games will be determined.

  Further, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (two times in the present embodiment) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a uses the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times to determine the predetermined value of the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of operation for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag and sends a variable end command to the effect control board. To 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. In the present embodiment, if the winning combination lottery is won during the execution of the variable game, the main control CPU 30a interrupts the variable game and restarts it after the big hit game is ended, but it is restarted. The variable game is specified as the first variable game.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined in steps S21, S25, and S27. The determination of the variation pattern will be described below.
The main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation, the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation, and the variation pattern for the variation variation based on the value of the random number for variation pattern determination and the operation flag.

  In particular, when the main control CPU 30a identifies the variable state based on the operation flag, when selecting the deviation variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of operations from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the number of operations. Determine the variation pattern. When the number of operations is “2”, that is, in the first variation game after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P11 as the variation pattern for the outlier variation. On the other hand, when the number of operations is “1”, that is, in the second variation game after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a can select any one of the variation patterns P21 to P25 as the variation pattern for the deviation variation. To decide.

  When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for deviation variation in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P01 whose variation time is 12 s or the variation pattern P02 whose variation time is 3 s. To do.

  Thus, the main control CPU 30a determines different variation patterns depending on whether the state is the variable state or the non-variable state. In particular, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is determined, in the first variation game after the end of the big hit game, the variation time shorter than the variation patterns P01 and P02 for variation variation selected in the non-variable state is used. A variation pattern P11 is determined. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is determined, in the second variation game after the end of the big hit game, variation longer than the variation patterns P01 and P02 for variation variation selected in the non-variable state. Time variation patterns P21 to P25 are determined.

Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure control flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “1” (step S31). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable game is being executed. If this determination result is negative (the special figure control flag is not “1”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol changing process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the special figure control flag is “1”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S32.

  In step S32, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. Note that this processing is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the variable game, and therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game. If the determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S41.

  In step S33, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the interruption flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not the interruption flag is “0”. The interruption flag indicates whether or not the variable game is interrupted when the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game, and “1” changes when the execution of the variable game is interrupted. When the game execution is not interrupted, “0” is set. If the determination result of step S33 is affirmative (the interruption flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S37 without executing steps S34 to S36. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S33 is negative (the interruption flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S34. As described above, when the variable game is being executed and the big hit game in the bonus game is not being performed, the main control CPU 30a performs a step to release the interruption when the interruption flag is “1”. S34 to S36 are executed.

  In step S <b> 34, the main control CPU 30 a sets “0” to the interruption flag assigned to the main control RAM 30 c in order to release the interruption of the execution of the variable game. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a special figure interruption release designation command indicating that the interruption of the execution of the variable game is released to the main control RAM 30c (step S35), and changes the special figure in the special symbol display device 12. The process is resumed (step S36), and the process proceeds to step S37. As described above, when the variable game is interrupted, the main control CPU 30a resumes the variable game when the big hit game in the bonus game ends.

  In step S37, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the variation timer assigned to the main control RAM 30c, reads a value from the variation timer, and determines whether or not the variation timer is “0” (step S38). . That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is time to display the special figure as a fixed stop. If the determination result of step S38 is negative (the variation timer is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation processing without executing steps S39 and S40. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S38 is affirmative (the variation timer is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S39 to end the execution of the variation game.

  In step S39, the main control CPU 30a sets all symbol stop commands in the main control RAM 30c indicating that the special symbols in the variable game are to be confirmed and stopped, and performs special symbol variable stop control in the special symbol display device 12. Then, “2” is set in the special figure control flag (step S40), and the special symbol changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S41, the main control CPU 30a reads the interruption flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c and determines whether or not the interruption flag is “0”. If the determination result of step S41 is negative (the interruption flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation processing without executing steps S42 to S44. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S41 is affirmative (the interruption flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the interrupt flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c in order to interrupt the execution of the variable game. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a special figure interruption designation command indicating that the execution of the variable game is interrupted in the main control RAM 30c (step S43), and interrupts the fluctuation of the special figure in the special symbol display device 12 ( Step S44), the special symbol changing process is terminated. In this way, the main control CPU 30a wins the winning lottery by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area during the execution of the variable game, and if the big hit game is generated, The game will be interrupted. The special symbol display device 12 keeps the special symbol variably displayed.

Next, the special symbol end process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure control flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “2”. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable game that has been executed has ended. If this determination result is negative (the special figure control flag is not “2”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol ending process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the special figure control flag is “2”), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. To do. Note that this processing is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the variable game, and therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game. If the determination result is negative (the system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol termination process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the special figure control flag and the first big hit flag is “1”. Then, “1” is set to the system flag, and the special symbol termination process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the values of the normal hit determination random numbers and the normal map distribution random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and these values are associated with the general figure hold memory number. And the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
The CPU 30a for main control subtracts "1" from the number of stored general map hold when the read number of stored general map is larger than "0" when the normal map is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. The value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored customary maps is obtained. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined.

When the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a normal hit flag indicating that the game is a normal game in which the normal hit is made in the main control RAM 30c.
Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in a short open mode when the variable speed state is not given when the normal game is started. (In this embodiment, 40 ms is opened). On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the open / close blade 16 is opened in the long open mode when the variable speed state is given when the normal game is started. (In this embodiment, it is opened for 1 s3 times). As described above, when the variable speed state is not given, the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is opened, but the time for opening the opening and closing blades 16 is set to be extremely short. Most game balls do not win. On the other hand, when the variable speed state is given, the time when the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is opened and the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is set as the time during which the game ball can be won at the ordinary electric winning opening 15. Therefore, it is easy to win a game ball in the ordinary electric winning opening 15.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

  Further, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the normal game is ended when the normal hit is determined. When the normal game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the open / close blade 16 in a short open mode. On the other hand, when the normal game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open the opening / closing blade 16 in a long open mode.

  The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the first large winning opening 24 is being opened and closed when a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15. If it is determined that the opening / closing control of the first big winning opening 24 is not being performed, the main control CPU 30a performs a lottery to determine the type of jackpot in the accessory game, and based on the lottery result, The type is determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined when a game ball wins the ordinary electric winning opening 15, and the type of jackpot is determined by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area at the first big winning opening 24. It will be confirmed. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an open signal and a close signal to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, and performs opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 24.

  Next, the accessory game control process will be described with reference to FIG. This bonus game control process is performed by the main control CPU 30a at predetermined intervals when the jackpot game by winning of the bonus game is not executed and the opening / closing control of the first winning prize opening 24 is started. Called. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs an accessory game control at predetermined intervals when the opening / closing control of the first big winning opening 24 is performed on the condition that a game ball has won the normal electric winning opening 15 as one condition. Process will be called.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the passing of the game ball to the special passing area is detected based on the passing signal from the special passing switch SW6 (step S51). When this determination result is negative (the passage of the game ball to the special passing area is not detected), the main control CPU 30a ends the accessory game control process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the passage of a game ball to the special passage area is detected), the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. Note that this process is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game, and therefore the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the variable game. If this determination result is negative (the system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the accessory game control process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the second jackpot flag indicating that the winning combination lottery has been won (step 1). S53), various processes relating to the variable game are executed (step S54), and the accessory game control process is terminated. Specifically, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a special passage command designating that it has passed through the special passage area to the effect control board 31.

  Further, in a process different from the accessory game control process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the second big hit flag when the end condition for ending the opening / closing control of the first big winning opening 24 is satisfied, If the big hit flag is “1”, the system flag is set to “1”.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the jackpot type stored in advance in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c, and determines the execution of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot type.

  Also, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit in the bonus game, after the bonus game is over, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game corresponding to the type of the big hit, and controls the CPU 31a for the presentation control on the presentation control board 31. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the accessory game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. As these various commands, a command that can specify the case where the big hit lottery is won in the variable game and the case where the winning combination lottery is won in the accessory game is output. If the main control CPU 30a wins the big win, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the first big winning opening 24, and outputs a closing signal when closing the first big winning opening 24.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

  Specifically, when the change control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. Then, the decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a jackpot game is given, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol from the jackpot symbols. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command that causes a deviation reach variation, the decoration control CPU 31a determines a decoration symbol from among the deviation symbols that form the reach state, and inputs a variation pattern designation command that results in a deviation variation. The decorative symbol is determined from the symbols that do not form the reach state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs display control of the effect display device 11 so as to start the variable display of the decorative symbols, and when the all symbols stop command is input, the effect display device displays the determined decorative symbols as a fixed stop display. 11 display control is performed. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation time designated by the variation pattern designation command by inputting the variation pattern designation command, sets the variation time in the variation time count counter, and changes the variation time every time. By subtracting (updating) the value of the counting counter, the elapsed time from the start of the variable game is counted.

  In addition, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect. In this embodiment, the mode of play differs between the jackpot game in the variable game and the jackpot game in the bonus game, and it is particularly difficult to specify whether or not the jackpot game is given in the jackpot game in the bonus game. It is an aspect.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot from the type of the special figure when a special figure designation command is input at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the variable state is given based on the type of jackpot, and the upper limit number of the variable state. Then, when the variable state is given, the production control CPU 31a sets the upper limit frequency of the variable state specified as the number of operations assigned to the production control RAM 31c. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  When the special control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets the command in the effect control RAM 31c. When the special control interruption designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a sets an interruption flag in the production control RAM 31c, and interrupts counting of elapsed time since the start of the variable game. On the other hand, when the special control interruption release designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a clears the interruption flag in the production control RAM 31c and restarts counting the elapsed time since the start of the variable game.

  In the present embodiment, when the first big prize opening 24 is opened when the game ball wins the normal electric prize opening 15, and when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the bonus game, In some cases, the first grand prize opening 24 is opened in response to the winning of the lottery. In both cases, the opening time for one opening of the first big prize opening 24 is defined as the same time. For this reason, from this one opening time, it becomes difficult to specify which time the first grand prize winning opening 24 is opened.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the first grand prize opening 24 is opened when a game ball wins the normal electric prize opening 15, the opening time is 1.0 s. However, one is defined as the number of times of opening.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the first grand prize opening is triggered by the fact that a game ball is won at the ordinary electric prize opening 15 and a two-round big hit game is given as a result of winning the prize lottery. When 24 is opened, 1.0 s is defined as the opening time, 0.5 s is defined as the interval time, and 2 times are defined as the number of times of opening.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the first grand prize opening is triggered by the fact that a game ball is won in the normal electric prize opening 15, and that an 8-round big hit game is given in response to the winning of the lottery for the feature. When 24 is opened, 1.0 s is defined as the opening time, 0.5 s is defined as the interval time, and 8 is defined as the number of times of opening.

  In addition, when the first grand prize winning opening 24 is opened when the game ball is won in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 and the 16-round big hit game is awarded in response to the winning of the lottery of the role. The time is defined as 1.0 s, the interval time as 0.5 s, and the number of times of opening as 16 times.

  In addition, even when the first grand prize opening 24 is opened when the game ball is won in the ordinary electric prize opening 15, the first big prize opening 24 is opened when the winning of the lottery is selected. Even if it is a case, 1.0s is prescribed | regulated as one opening time. Further, this one-time release is defined as a unit period, and the upper limit number of winnings that a game ball can enter within this unit period is defined. However, in this embodiment, although one or more game balls can be entered within this unit period, an opening time is defined in which it is difficult for a maximum number of game balls to be won. As a specific example, in a gaming machine that launches about 100 game balls in 60 s, one game ball is fired in an average of 0.6 s, and the total opening time in a unit period is 0.6 s or more. It is prescribed to be. Further, the upper limit number of winnings per unit time is eight, and the total opening time in the unit period is defined to be less than 4.8 s. In this way, since the total opening time in the unit period is defined as the time during which one game ball can enter, a predetermined number of winning balls is given and the upper limit number of gaming balls are not won in advance. The unit period ends when the predetermined time elapses, and the opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 24 is performed in a certain unit period as intended by the designer. In the present embodiment, when the first grand prize opening 24 is opened in response to the entry of a game ball into the ordinary electric prize opening 15, the first large game ball corresponding to the entry of one game ball. A control period of the winning opening 24 is defined as a unit period, and a control period in which each round control is performed in a jackpot game in an accessory game is defined as a unit period.

  In the present embodiment, in the variable speed state, a continuable time notification effect indicating a time during which the provision of the variable speed state can be continued (continuable time) is executed. The continuous time notification effect includes an initial time effect in which the continuous time is notified after the variable state is given, a countdown effect in which the continuous time is sequentially counted down, and a continuous time when a predetermined additional condition is established. And an extra time directing that adds extra time to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an opening control effect corresponding to the opening control of the first big prize opening 24 is executed in the variable state. This opening control effect includes an opening effect indicating that the first grand prize opening 24 is controlled to be in an open state and a winning effect indicating that a game ball has won the first big prize opening 24. Yes.

Here, with reference to FIG.9 and FIG.10, a specific example of the image displayed on the image display part GH of the effect display apparatus 11 is demonstrated.
First, in the non-changeable state, as shown in FIG. 9A, the decorative display of the decorative symbols is displayed on the image display unit GH. In the non-variable state, the non-variable state mode is controlled, and a background image indicating the non-variable state is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the off symbol may be displayed in a fixed stop state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and are temporarily stopped so that the decorative symbols in the left column and the right columns match, and the reach state is reached. As shown in FIG. 9 (d), the big hit symbol may be displayed in a fixed stop state.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (e), when a big hit game by winning the big win lottery in the variable game is started, “right-handed” is made so as to prompt the second big prize opening 22 to win a game ball. "Please" is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), when the big hit game is finished, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), a variable state may be given, and at that time, "chance time", "ReadyGo" "!" Is displayed, and a start effect indicating that the variable speed state is started is executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9 (h), an ally character that fights the enemy character in the variable state is displayed, and an image indicating that the continuable time during which the variable state can be continued is 4 minutes is displayed. Then, the initial time effect is executed. In this case, the change state does not always end when 4 minutes have passed since the image indicating the continuation time is displayed, and the provision of the change state is continued for a minimum of 4 minutes. Yes. In this variation game, the variation pattern P24 having a variation time of 240 s is actually determined, and if the execution of the variation game is not interrupted, the variation game changes based on the variation pattern four minutes after the end. The grant of the short state will end. In addition, a countdown image corresponding to the continuable time is displayed on the upper right of the image display unit GH, and execution of the countdown effect is started. Also, in the upper left of the image display unit GH, a cumulative prize ball number image indicating the cumulative number of prize balls acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the first big prize opening 24 when the variable state is continued. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), while the variable state is given in this way, an effect that the teammate character runs around is executed, and the countdown image changes every time the time passes. Then, it is notified that the continuable time during which the provision of the variable state can be continued is successively reduced.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the first grand prize opening 24 is opened in response to the game ball winning in the normal electric winning opening 15, an opening effect in which the teammate character fights against the enemy character is performed. Executed. If the game ball has not won the first grand prize opening 24 while the opening effect is being executed, the winning effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10C, the opening effect is executed when the first grand prize opening 24 is opened when the game ball is won in the ordinary electric prize opening 15, and the first grand prize opening is executed. When a game ball wins at 24, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), a winning effect indicating the winning and the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning is executed, and the cumulative winning ball image at the upper left is displayed. The display of is updated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), the opening effect is executed when the first grand prize opening 24 is opened in response to the winning of the lottery in the bonus game, and the first big prize opening 24 is displayed. When a game ball wins, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), a winning effect indicating the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning is executed, and the display of the cumulative left winning ball image is updated. In the present embodiment, the first grand prize opening 24 is triggered by the fact that the first big prize opening 24 is opened when the game ball is won in the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 or the winning of the feature lottery in the accessory game is triggered. The opening effect is executed in the same effect mode so that it is difficult to specify whether 24 is opened.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is interrupted due to the winning of the character lottery in the character game, the change time of the variable game is not actually subtracted, but the countdown is performed so that the countdown image changes. Production is continuously performed. For this reason, even if the countdown effect is continuously executed, the first grand prize winning opening 24 is opened when the game ball is won in the normal electric winning prize opening 15, or the prize winning lottery in the accessory game is won. It is difficult to specify whether or not the first grand prize winning opening 24 is opened.

  When the execution of the variable game is interrupted by the winning of the character lottery in the bonus game, when the jackpot game given by the winning of the character lottery ends, the execution of the interrupted variable game is executed. Is resumed. In this case, the continuable time in the countdown effect is different from the time in which the variable state can actually be continued. When a predetermined additional condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 10G, an additional time image indicating that the continuable time is added for 30 seconds is displayed, and an additional time effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the continuable time in the countdown effect and the time in which the variable state can actually be continued are different, when the big hit game in the bonus game ends or when the big hit game in the bonus game is completed When it is not finished but the continuable time becomes zero, a predetermined additional condition is established.

  In addition, the countdown image changes each time, and when the time during which the variable state can be continued has elapsed, the provision of the variable state ends as shown in FIG. An end image “End of chance time” is displayed, and the state changes from the variable state to the non-variable state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the execution timing of the effects accompanying the progress of the game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, when a jackpot game is awarded in a variable game in a non-changing state, an example is given of a case in which a varying state is awarded after the jackpot game ends.

  When a variable state is assigned after the end of the big hit game by winning the big hit lottery in the variable game, a background image (variable mode indicating that the variable state is provided at the timing indicated by T10. ) Is displayed. Then, in the first variation game, the start effect is executed.

  Next, when the second variation game is executed from the timing indicated by T11, a countdown effect is executed. In addition, the initial time effect is executed at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11.

  Then, before the continuable time has elapsed since the start of the second floating game, the game ball is awarded to the ordinary electric winning opening 15 between the timing indicated by the symbol T12 and the timing indicated by the symbol T13. When the first big prize opening 24 is in the open state, the opening effect is executed while the first big prize opening 24 is in the open state. In this case, if the game ball does not win the first big winning opening 24, the winning effect will not be executed, and further, the lottery for the feature will not be won.

  Next, when the first grand prize opening 24 is in the open state triggered by the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric prize opening 15 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, the first grand prize winning is performed. While the mouth 24 is in the open state, the opening effect is executed. In this case, when a game ball wins the first big winning opening 24, a winning effect is executed. In addition, when a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 24 and further passes through the special passing area, it means that the winning combination lottery is won. In this case, after the interval time elapses, the big hit game based on the winning of the lottery is started, and in this case, the execution of the variable game is interrupted. In the present embodiment, even if the execution of the variable game is interrupted, the execution of the countdown effect is not interrupted, but is continuously executed.

  Next, a jackpot game based on the winning of the lottery is executed between the timing indicated by reference numeral T16 and the timing indicated by reference numeral T18. And when the 1st big prize opening 24 will be in an open state triggered by winning of a lottery between the timing shown in the code T16 and the timing shown in the code T17, the 1st big prize opening 24 will be in an open state. While it is running, the opening effect is executed. In this case, when a game ball wins the first big winning opening 24, a winning effect is executed. Then, after the interval time has elapsed, the big hit game based on the winning of the bonus item lottery is terminated, and the execution of the interrupted variable game is resumed.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, an extra time effect corresponding to the time during which the variable game is interrupted is executed. As described above, since the countdown effect is continued while the execution of the variable game is interrupted, when the time in the countdown effect is different from the actual continuable time, the time is added. Become.

  Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19, when the execution of the second variation game is ended, the actual continuable time ends. Then, the provision of the variable state is finished, and the background image (non-variable mode) indicating that the variable state is not applied is displayed.

Here, the control of the countdown effect and the opening control effect will be described.
First, when the main control CPU 30a opens the first grand prize opening 24 in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the normal electric prize opening 15, based on the signal from the operation opening switch SW3, the first big prize opening Is output to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a indicates the winning of the game ball to the first big winning opening 24 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first big winning opening 24 based on the signal from the first count switch SW4. The 1 grand prize command is output to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable state is provided based on the number of operations assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and corresponds to whether or not the variable state is provided. Control to display the background image (effect mode) on the effect display device 11 is performed. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect mode (effect type) corresponding to whether or not the variable state is given, and executes the effect based on the effect mode.

  In addition, when the change pattern designation command for designating the change pattern P11 is input in the change state, the effect control CPU 31a performs a start effect by performing control to display the start image on the effect display device 11.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating any one of the variation patterns P21 to P25 in the variation state, the execution of the second variation game is started after the variation state is given. The change time of the change game specified by the change pattern specification command is specified. In the present embodiment, a notification condition for notifying the remaining time of the variation game is established by inputting a variation pattern designation command for designating any one of the variation patterns P21 to P25 in the variation state. It will be.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a sets the fluctuation time of the specified fluctuation game in the fluctuation time counter and the display time counter. This variation time counting counter is a counter for counting the continuable time, and is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. The display time counting counter is a counter for causing the effect display device 11 to execute a countdown effect, and is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a updates both the variation time count counter and the display time count counter for each predetermined period. As described above, when the variation game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a counts the remaining time of the variation game (the remaining time in the variation state) based on the variation pattern (variation time) of the variation game. Become.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the countdown effect based on the value stored in the display time counting counter, and notifies about the remaining time of the variable game during the execution of the variable game. Will be performed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines that, based on the input of the opening command indicating that the big hit game in the bonus game is started, the big hit game in the bonus game is started and the execution of the variable game is interrupted. . When it is determined that the execution of the variation game has been interrupted, the effect control CPU 31a stops the update of the variation time count counter while continuing to update the display time count counter until the big hit game in the accessory game is finished. . As a result, the update of the actual continuable time is stopped, while the countdown effect in the effect display device 11 is continuously executed. As described above, when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted due to the big hit game in the bonus game, the effect control CPU 31a interrupts counting of the remaining time of the variation game, while The notification regarding the remaining time is controlled to be continued.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined additional condition is satisfied. As this predetermined additional condition, the value of the display time count counter becomes “0” during the execution of the big hit game in the accessory game, or the value of the display time count counter does not become “0”. This is established when the big hit game in the bonus game is completed. When it is determined that the predetermined additional condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the added time for adding the time corresponding to the type of jackpot game in the accessory game, and adds the added time effect to the effect display device 11. Control to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the 16-round jackpot game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a interrupts the execution of the variable game when the 15-round jackpot game is being executed. The total execution time of the jackpot game is 30 s, which is determined as an additional time. Similarly, when the 8-round jackpot game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a interrupts the execution of the variable game when the 7-round jackpot game is being executed. The total execution time of the game is 18 s, and the 18 s is determined as an additional time. Similarly, when the 2-round jackpot game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a interrupts the execution of the variable game when the one-round jackpot game is being executed. The total execution time of the game is 9 s, and that 9 s is determined as an additional time.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the interruption time of the variable game to be interrupted based on the type of jackpot game in the accessory game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a notifies that the extra time based on the interruption time of the variable game is added to the remaining time of the variable game after the execution of the variable game is interrupted until the variable game is restarted. The control to be performed will be performed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect based on the input of the first grand prize opening opening command in the variable state. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect based on the input of the round command when the jackpot game in the bonus game is given. Since the opening effect is executed in the same effect manner depending on the input of the first big prize opening opening command and the case of the input based on the round command, the opening effect is executed so as to be difficult for the player to specify.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a counts the cumulative number of winnings based on the input of the first grand prize command in the variable speed state, and stores it in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the cumulative number of winnings while the variable state is continued is counted. That is, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of game balls awarded based on the number of game balls entered into the first grand prize opening 24. Then, the effect control CPU 31a is stored in advance in the effect control ROM 31b, and the product of the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning a game ball to the first big prize opening 24 and the cumulative prize number is the cumulative number of prize balls. And stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the winning effect based on the input of the first grand prize command, and performs control for displaying an image indicating the cumulative number of winning balls. This winning effect is also executed in the same effect manner when it is based on the input of the first grand prize opening command and when it is based on the input of the round command, so that it is difficult to specify for the player. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute an effect related to the number of awarded game balls.

  Such effect control CPU 31a corresponds to notification control means, effect control means, effect mode control means, remaining time counting means, and interruption time specifying means. Further, the big hit game in the variable game corresponds to the first win game, the big hit game in the bonus game corresponds to the second win game, and the bonus game corresponds to the second game. In addition, the condition triggered by the game ball entering the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is the first condition (open condition), and the condition triggered by the game ball entering the first big prize opening 24 is the second. It corresponds to each condition. In the present embodiment, the image indicating the effect mode, the opening effect, and the winning effect correspond to a specific effect that is difficult to specify based on the first condition or the second condition. In the present embodiment, the opening command indicating that the big hit game in the accessory game is started corresponds to information indicating that the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a big hit game in a fluctuating game is generated, after the big hit game is finished, the normal electric winning opening 15 and the first big winning opening 24 are likely to be in an open state. It is controlled so that the game can be given as an upper limit. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, it becomes easier to determine a variation pattern having a longer variation time of the variation game than when the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned. For this reason, not only does the normal electric winning opening 15 easily open, but also the variation time of the variable game tends to be long, and the provision of the improved entrance rate is lengthened. It is possible to provide innovative gameplay and improve the interest of the game.

  (2) Also, when a big hit game in the bonus game is generated, one opening time in which the first grand prize opening 24 is opened based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric winning opening 15 It is defined so that it can be specified that it is the same as the opening time of one time when the first grand prize winning opening 24 is opened based on the winning of the prize drawing. For this reason, it becomes difficult to specify whether it is based on the winning of the game ball or the winning of the character lottery from the opening time of the first grand prize opening 24 once, and the novel gaming characteristics Can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (3) In addition, since the opening time of the first big prize opening 24 by the establishment of each condition is the same, it is more determined which condition is established and the first big prize opening 24 is opened. It becomes more difficult to specify, can provide novel gameplay, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (4) The upper limit number of game balls to be entered at the first grand prize opening 24 is defined. Then, the operation is terminated when the maximum number of winning balls is entered within one open time based on the winning of the game ball in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 or the round time (unit period) based on the winning of the lottery. The The total opening time during which the upper limit number of winnings is opened during the round time is defined as the opening time during which it is difficult for the upper limit number of game balls to enter. For this reason, it is unlikely that the upper limit number of game balls will enter in the unit period, the unit period will not be interrupted in the middle, and the operation of the first big prize opening 24 will not be terminated in the middle. The operation of the special winning opening 24 is completed in a predetermined unit period. Therefore, from the opening time of one time, the first big winning opening 24 is opened in the big hit game in the game of the game or the first big winning opening 24 is opened in the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric winning opening 15. It becomes difficult to specify whether the state is set, and it is possible to provide innovative game play and to improve the interest of the game.

  (5) Also, when a big hit game in the bonus game is generated, based on the operation period of the first big prize opening 24 based on the winning of the game ball in the normal electric prize winning slot 15 and the winning of the prize lottery The same production mode and the specific production that can be specified are executed in both the operation period of the first big prize opening 24. For this reason, from the specific effect, the first grand prize opening 24 is operated based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric prize opening 15, or the first big prize opening 24 is operated based on the winning of the prize drawing. It is difficult to specify whether or not the game is in progress, and it is possible to provide innovative game play and to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) An effect having the same effect mode regarding the effect type is executed as the specific effect. For this reason, it is possible to specify the effect type from the specific effect, and whether the first grand prize opening 24 is operating based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric winning opening 15, or based on the winning of the lottery It becomes difficult to specify whether or not the first grand prize winning opening 24 is operating, and it is possible to provide innovative game play and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) An effect related to the number of game balls awarded based on the number of game balls won in the first grand prize opening 24 is executed as a specific effect. For this reason, an effect relating to the number of game balls awarded is executed from the specific effect, and whether the first grand prize opening 24 is operating based on the winning of the game ball to the normal electric prize opening 15 or a lottery It becomes difficult to specify whether or not the first grand prize opening 24 is operating based on this winning, and it is possible to provide innovative game play and to improve the interest in the game.

  (8) When a big hit game based on the winning of a lottery by the passing of a game ball to the special passing area is generated during the execution of the variable game, the variable game is interrupted and the big hit game is ended. The floating game is resumed. For this reason, by creating a big hit game based on the winning of lottery, it is possible to lengthen the state of improving the entrance rate and raise awareness about the occurrence of the big hit game. Sex can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (9) While the variable game is being executed, the remaining time of the variable game is continuously counted, and a notification regarding the remaining time of the variable game is given. On the other hand, if a jackpot game based on the winning of the character lottery is generated during the execution of the variable game, the execution of the variable game is interrupted and the counting of the remaining time of the variable game is interrupted. The notification regarding the remaining time of the game is controlled to be continued. As described above, even if the execution of the variable game is interrupted, the notification regarding the remaining time of the variable game is continuously performed without being interrupted, so that it is difficult to specify that the big hit game based on the winning of the lottery has occurred. . For this reason, regardless of whether or not a jackpot game based on the winning of lottery has occurred, it is possible to give attention to the jackpot game, provide novel gameplay, Improvements can be made.

  (10) A predetermined notification condition is satisfied when a state in which a winning rate is easily executed is provided. For this reason, when the winning rate improvement state is given, it is possible to give attention to the jackpot game regardless of whether or not the jackpot game based on the winning of lottery has occurred. Gameability can be provided, and an interest in games can be improved.

  (11) Notification is made that the extra time based on the specified interruption time of the variable game is added to the remaining time of the variable game. For this reason, when the execution of the variable game is interrupted, even if the notification regarding the remaining time of the variable game is continued, the extra time based on the interrupt time of the variable game that is actually interrupted is added. It is possible to make a notification regarding the remaining time of the variable game in consideration of the game interruption time.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the extra time is specified by specifying the type of jackpot game in the bonus game, but this is not restrictive. For example, the bonus game is actually interrupted by the bonus game in the bonus game. The interruption time of the variable game may be measured.

  In the above embodiment, the remaining time of the variable game is counted by both the main control CPU 30a and the effect control CPU 31a by giving the jackpot game in the bonus game, but not limited to this, for example, any Either may be sufficient. In particular, when the main control CPU 30a counts the remaining time of the variable game, it is controlled to output information related to the count result to the effect control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, the variation game interrupted as the first variation game after the end of the big hit game is specified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the first variation game, the next variation game may be identified without identifying the suspended variation game. Specifically, when the big hit game is awarded by winning the role lottery during the execution of the variable game, the main control CPU 30a resumes the interrupted variable game after the big hit game ends, and the variable game is When finished, do not subtract the number of actuations. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the number of actuations when the variable game is ended when the variable game that is not interrupted is executed after the big hit game ends. Further, the upper limit number of times of change is defined as “1 time” in the above embodiment, although it is defined as “2 times” in the variable game and the accessory game. Accordingly, there is no problem even if a variation pattern such as the variation pattern P11 is not defined.

  -In the above embodiment, when a jackpot game is given in an accessory game, the variable state after the end of the jackpot game is continuously controlled, but not limited to this, for example, a short state is given It may be controlled as follows. Further, for example, the control may be performed so as to add the number of times of change in the change state after the end of the big hit game. As a specific example, when a jackpot game is awarded in a variable game, the number of times of change may be determined as one after the jackpot game is finished, and further, a jackpot game in a bonus game is awarded. In such a case, the number of times of change may be determined as one after the end of the jackpot game. When controlled in this way, when one variable state is given after the end of the big hit game in the variable game, the big hit game in the bonus game is given, and after the big hit game ends, The control of the variable state may be added, and control may be performed so that a total of two variable states are provided. Further, for example, when a big hit game in a bonus game is awarded, the shortage state after the big hit game may be given again. Specifically, when a jackpot game is awarded in an accessory game, a symbol variation game of a prescribed number of times (for example, “twice”, etc.) prescribed in advance, regardless of the upper limit number of variable states before that A variable state may be given as the upper limit.

  In the above embodiment, the device for displaying the result of the accessory game is not provided. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a display device for displaying the result of the accessory game may be provided. For example, the off-lamp lamp is normally lit, but the jackpot lamp may be lit when the special passing area is passed. Further, for example, when the first big winning opening 24 is in an open state, control may be performed so that the deviation lamp or the big hit lamp blinks.

  In the above embodiment, the notification about the remaining time of the variable game is given when the second variable game is started after the change state is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the change state is given. It may be triggered by the start of the first or third variation game after being played.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the execution of the variable game is interrupted by inputting an opening command indicating that a jackpot game in the bonus game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined whether or not the execution of the variable game is interrupted by inputting a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the special passing area.

  -In the said embodiment, various production | generation aspects and alerting | reporting aspects are not restricted to this. As a specific example, the notification regarding the remaining time of the variable game is not limited to displaying the remaining time itself, and for example, an image indicating the notification content such as a gauge indicating the remaining time may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game (bonus) in the bonus game is not notified. However, the type of jackpot game is specified separately from, for example, the special symbol indicating the result in the variable game. You may comprise so that a possible symbol etc. may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 24 is opened when a game ball enters the ordinary electric winning opening 15 and the first big win game is given as a trigger when the bonus game in the bonus game is given. The same opening time is defined corresponding to all the opening in the case where the special winning opening 24 is opened, but is not limited thereto. For example, although it is not strictly the same, it is preferable that the player can specify that the opening time is the same. For example, it is preferable that at least a part of all the openings can be specified as having the same opening time. A specific example is a jackpot game in an accessory game where the 1st to 7th rounds are defined as the same open time, but the 8th to 15th rounds are the same as an open time that is difficult to specify. It may be specified.

  In the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 24 is opened when a game ball enters the ordinary electric winning opening 15 and the first big win game is given as a trigger when the bonus game in the bonus game is given. Although it has been defined that the interval time after the opening is the same when the special winning opening 24 is opened, it is not limited thereto. For example, although it is not strictly the same, it is preferable that the player can specify that the same interval time is the same, and there is no problem even if the interval time itself is not specified to be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 24 is opened when a game ball enters the ordinary electric winning opening 15 and the first big win game is given as a trigger when the bonus game in the bonus game is given. Although the background image (effect mode), the opening effect, and the winning effect of the same effect mode are executed as the specific effects when the grand prize winning opening 24 is opened, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the specific effect may be at least one of a background image, an opening effect, and a prize effect, or may be an effect other than these. In addition, for example, even if the specific effects are not executed in exactly the same effect mode, it is preferable that the player can specify the same effect mode as long as the same effect mode can be specified. There is no problem.

  In the above embodiment, the unit period in which the first grand prize opening 24 is opened once is triggered by various conditions. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first big prize opening 24 is opened multiple times. A unit period may be defined.

In the above embodiment, the execution of the usual game can be suspended with a predetermined upper limit as the upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution of the usual game may not be suspended.
In the above embodiment, the continuation time itself is notified by various effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the continuation time is predicted from other effect images such as a character image and a background image corresponding to the continuation time. It may be possible. Moreover, although the effect which can specify continuation possible time was performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, the production | presentation which suggests continuation time may be performed so that continuation time can be estimated. In other words, an effect related to the continuable time may be executed in different effects depending on whether the time until the continuable time elapses (remaining continuable time) is long or short.

  In the above embodiment, the extra time effect is executed when the continuable time reaches “0” or when the big hit game in the bonus game ends, but not limited to this, for example, the continuable time Is before “0”, and the extra time effect may be executed before the big hit game in the bonus game ends. That is, it is preferable that the continuation time is continuously updated even when the big hit game in the bonus game is awarded, and the extra time effect is executed at a timing that makes it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable. Further, for example, it may be before the jackpot game in the bonus game is finished or after the jackpot game in the bonus game is finished.

  In the above embodiment, in the last variation game in which the provision of the variation state continues, variation patterns P21 to P25 that are variation times longer than the variation patterns P01 and P02 are determined when the variation pattern for outlier variation is determined. It was possible but not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern that is shorter than or the same variation time as the variation patterns P01 and P02 may be determined.

  In the first embodiment, in the first variation game in which the variation state starts to be added, the variation pattern P11 having a variation time shorter than the variation patterns P01 and P02 can be determined when the variation pattern for outlier variation is determined. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern that is longer than or the same as the variation patterns P01 and P02 may be determined. Further, for example, in the variable state, even in the case of a big hit, a variation pattern of variation time similar to that in the case of a loss may be defined.

  In the above embodiment, based on the type of jackpot, the upper limit number of times of change is the same after the end of the jackpot game, but not limited to this, for example, after the jackpot game is changed based on the type of jackpot The upper limit number of short states may be varied. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the variable state is set to “1” or “2 times”, but is not limited thereto. Good. Specifically, the upper limit frequency of the variable state may be “1” and “5”. Further, for example, when a variation pattern of one time is defined as a unit period (for example, 1 minute) and the upper limit number of variation states is “1”, until the provision of the variation state is completed. If the upper limit number of times of the change state is “5 times”, the time until the end of the assignment of the change state may be 5 minutes. In addition, for example, the upper limit number of times of change may be defined as “0”, “50”, “100” based on the type of big hit (winning) or the game state at the time of winning. Any of these may be used.

-In the above embodiment, there is a case where the variable state is not given depending on the type of winning jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable state may be given after the big hit game ends.
In the above-described embodiment, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol in the variable game is displayed on the effect display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to be displayed on the screen or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, various effects are executed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, and the like other than the image by the effect display device 11. The vibration of the vibration part, the displacement of the movable body, the air blown from the blower, or the combination thereof may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 16 is determined in accordance with whether or not the variable state is given, but this is not restrictive. For example, an opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 16 may be determined in accordance with the normal hit type. In addition, in the variable state, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state, and the normal winning lottery is won. At this time, the opening / closing blade 16 may be opened / closed with an operation pattern that has a longer opening time than the non-variable state. Of course, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened as compared with the non-variable state, or a combination thereof. In addition, for example, in the non-variable short state, it may be specified not to win the lottery per common figure.

  -In the above embodiment, a plurality of prescribed round numbers (upper limit number of rounds) of round games are set in the jackpot game by winning the lottery, but this is not restrictive. For example, one kind of prescribed round number is used. May be. In the above embodiment, for example, when a game ball passes through a special passing area, the type of bonus game of the bonus game may be determined, and the prescribed number of rounds of the round game may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, when the open / close blade 16 is in the closed state in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the game ball is not able to win, but not limited to this, for example, if it is harder to win than in the open state, A game ball may be awarded. In addition, when the first grand prize port blade 23 and the second grand prize port door 21 are closed at the first grand prize port 24 and the second grand prize port 22, the game balls cannot be won. For example, a game ball may be winning if it is harder to win than in an open state. That is, it is only necessary that the opening / closing blade 16, the first grand prize winning blade 23, and the second big winning prize opening door 21 are operable so as to be open and closed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the operation gate 19, the first big prize opening 24, and the ordinary electric prize opening 15 are arranged on the right side of the game board 10, but not limited to this, for example, the left side of the game board 10 May be provided respectively. Further, for example, the second grand prize opening 22 may be arranged on the right side of the game board 10. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation gate 19, the 1st big winning opening 24, and the normal electric winning opening 15 were arrange | positioned sequentially from upper direction, it is not restricted to this, For example, the normal electric winning opening 15 is upward. There is no problem even if it is arranged. Further, for example, a start winning port similar to the start winning port 14 may be arranged on the right side of the game board 10.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, the operating port 15a is in the open state, but the normal winning symbol is not necessarily displayed. In the case where the player can win and can be in an advantageous state by being given a normal hit game, the operation port 15a may be opened.

  -In the said embodiment, the display mode of a special figure and a general figure is not ask | required. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a 14-segment display device is used as a special drawing. However, the display device is not limited to this, and a display device that displays a plurality of dots or a plurality of display devices may be used. It may be a display device that turns on and off the LEDs and the like.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a specific passing area and a general passing area through which a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 22 can pass are formed, and the game ball passes through the specific passing area by the end of round control. If not, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is terminated without executing the subsequent round control (so-called “puncture”). Further, for example, only in the round control of a specific round, when the game ball does not pass through the specific passing area, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round control.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the 1st grand prize opening 24 and the 2nd big prize opening 22 were constituted as a separate object, it may comprise not only this but one grand prize opening, for example.
In the above-described embodiment, the first big prize opening 24 is opened as a big hit game in the accessory game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second big prize opening 22 may be opened. In this case, although the same first grand prize opening 24 is not opened, it is specified that the first opening time of the first big prize opening 24 and the second big prize opening 22 arranged in the same flow path is the same. Stipulate. As a result, when a game ball is launched into the same flow path, the game ball can enter either the first grand prize winning port 24 or the second grand prize winning port 22. And, by making it difficult to have awareness of which one will be in an open state, it is possible to give a sense that a big hit game in a bonus game is given, and to provide a novel gameplay, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  In the above embodiment, the variable game and the accessory game are executed independently in principle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variable game and the second variable game may be executed simultaneously. In this case, the starting condition for the second variable game is that a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15. Various controls relating to the special figure are performed in the first variation game and the second variation game. In addition, when a big hit game is awarded in one of the variable games, the other variable game is interrupted, and when the big hit game is finished, the variable game is resumed. For example, in the second variation game, when winning a win based on the result of winning a lottery, the type of special figure (big hit and small hit) is determined according to the type of special figure, and when winning a small hit, the first big You may comprise so that the winning opening 24 may be made into an open state. In addition, for example, it may be controlled to perform the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery separately, regardless of the execution order, and if the big hit lottery is not won, If the winning lottery is not won, the big winning lottery may be performed. In addition, for example, when a game ball passes through a special passing area after winning a small hit based on the result of the winning lottery in the second variable game, a big hit game is generated, while a win is generated in the second variable game. When a big win is won based on the result of the lottery, the big hit game may not be generated regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area. Further, for example, it may be configured not to win a small hit based on the result of the winning lottery. In addition, for example, when a big win is won in the second variable game, a big win game is generated, and in the first round game, the first big prize opening 24 is operated in an open state, and the game ball is placed in the special passing area. When passing, the big hit game is continued, and the second big prize opening 22 may be controlled to be opened in the second round game. In other words, when a jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game, a jackpot game is generated in which the first big prize opening wing 23 (first big prize opening 24) is opened, and the game ball passes through the special passing area. You may comprise so that a big hit game may be continued on the condition. Further, for example, when a big hit display result is displayed in the second variation game, the big hit game may be continued regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special pass area. The passing area itself may not be provided. Further, for example, a gaming machine may be provided so that a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit determination is controlled from the low probability state to the high probability state is given. Further, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games or a plurality of types of accessory games may be executed. Further, for example, in a plurality of types of variable games, even if the execution of the variable game is interrupted mutually by the start of the big hit game, the execution of the variable game may not be interrupted mutually.

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the predetermined number of first variation games is controlled as the end condition of the variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the big hit that becomes the non-variable state in the first variable game The winning condition may be controlled as an end condition of the variable state. As a specific example in this case, the game ball passes through both the big winning opening corresponding to the first floating game and the big winning opening corresponding to the second floating game, and after the big hit game ends. A probability variation operation port to which a certain probability variation state is given may be provided. In the big hit game in the first variation game, the game ball is controlled to pass through the probability variation operating port with a predetermined probability. In the big hit game in the second variation game, the game ball passes through the probability variation operation port with a very high probability. Controlled to pass. In addition, a first start winning opening that can satisfy the execution condition of the first variation game and a second starting winning opening (ordinary electric winning opening) that can satisfy the execution condition of the second variable game are provided in the same flow path. It may be. In such a configuration, when the first variation game and the second variation game are executed independently of each other (so-called “simultaneous variation type”), when the variable state is given, the second variation If the big hit game in the game is awarded, the probability variation state and the variation state are imparted. However, when a big hit game is awarded in the first variation game and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation operating port, the game is controlled to the non-variable state. Control can be performed so that the provision of the variable state continues during the variable time of the first variable game executed so far.

  In the above embodiment, “winning” in which a winning ball is obtained by entering a game ball, “passing” in which a gaming ball does not enter, or a winning ball cannot be obtained by entering a gaming ball Although described using “entrance ball”, all of these are concepts included in “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims. Further, “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims may be synonymous.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The starting means is provided in a first flow path, and the special entrance and the special entrance are provided in a second flow path different from the first flow path. .

  (B) When a second winning game is caused by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area during execution of the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption unit, and the symbol is divided by the interruption unit. In the case where the variable game is interrupted, when the second winning game is ended, a restarting means for restarting the symbol variable game is provided.

  (C) Provided with display means for performing a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a symbol when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, and when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, it is advantageous to the player In a gaming machine in which the first winning game is generated, a hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is the first hit, and a variation time of the symbol variation game is specified based on a determination result of the hit determination means Fluctuation content determination means for determining the fluctuation content of a possible symbol variation game, a special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be opened and closed And a special entry means having a special passage area through which a game ball can be generated by passing a game ball entered from the special entry opening and through which the game ball can pass, and a determination result of the hit determination means Became affirmative When the first winning game is caused, the special opening and closing means is likely to be opened after the first winning game is finished. A game state control means that, when the entry rate improvement state is given, the change content determination means has a longer variation time than when the entry rate improvement state is not given. It is easy to determine the content of the change, and the special opening and closing means has a first condition triggered by passing through the specific passing area separately from the special ball entering means, and the gaming ball passes through the special passing area and According to any one of the second conditions in which a game per two has occurred, the special entrance operates so as to be in an open state and a closed state, and when the second condition is satisfied, the second per game The special opening and closing means is opened. At least a part of the opening time that is set to the state can be specified to be the same as a part of the opening time of the one time that the special opening and closing means is set to the open state when the first condition is satisfied. It is specified.

  (D) Provided with display means for performing a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols according to establishment of a predetermined execution condition, which is advantageous to the player when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine in which the first winning game is generated, a hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is the first hit, and a variation time of the symbol variation game is specified based on a determination result of the hit determination means Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of a possible symbol variation game, a special entrance where a game ball can enter, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state Special opening and closing means that operate as described above, and special entrance means having a special passing area through which a game ball that can be caused by a second hit game by passing a game ball that has entered from the special entrance port can pass, Game balls can enter And a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state when the game ball passes through the special passage area and a second hit game is generated. When a first winning game is generated due to the positive result of the special entry means and the determination result of the hit determining means, the predetermined opening condition is easily established after the end of the first winning game. A game state control means for controlling the ball rate improvement state so that it can be given up to a specific number of symbol variation games as an upper limit, and the variation content determination means, when the ball entry rate improvement state is given, It is easier to determine the content of the fluctuation that has a longer fluctuation time than the case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and at least a part of the one opening time in which the special opening / closing means is opened in the second per game Satisfies the predetermined opening condition Characterized in that said special switching means are defined the same as allow specific part of one of the open time that is opened by Rukoto.

  (E) Provided with display means for performing a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a symbol when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, and when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, it is advantageous to the player In a gaming machine in which the first winning game is generated, a hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is the first hit, and a variation time of the symbol variation game is specified based on a determination result of the hit determination means Fluctuation content determination means for determining the fluctuation content of a possible symbol variation game, a special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be opened and closed And a special entry means having a special passage area through which a game ball can be generated by passing a game ball entered from the special entry opening and through which the game ball can pass, and a determination result of the hit determination means Became affirmative When the first winning game is caused, the special opening and closing means is likely to be opened after the first winning game is finished. A game state control means, an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, wherein the variation content determination means is given the entry rate improvement state. If it is, it is easier to determine the fluctuation content having a longer fluctuation time than the case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the special opening / closing means has a specific passing area separately from the special entrance means. The special entrance is in an open state by one of a first condition triggered by passing and a second condition in which a game ball has passed through the special passing area and a second winning game has occurred. Operates to be closed The production control means is configured to provide at least a part of an operation period of the special opening / closing means in the second per game when the second condition is satisfied and an operation of the special opening / closing means when the first condition is satisfied. It is characterized in that the same effect form and a specific effect that can be specified are controlled to be executable by the effect executing means in both at least part of the period.

  (F) Provided with display means for performing a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a symbol when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, and when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, it is advantageous to the player In a gaming machine in which the first winning game is generated, a hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is the first hit, and a variation time of the symbol variation game is specified based on a determination result of the hit determination means Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of a possible symbol variation game, a special entrance where a game ball can enter, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state Special opening and closing means that operate as described above, and special entrance means having a special passing area through which a game ball that can be caused by a second hit game by passing a game ball that has entered from the special entrance port can pass, Game balls can enter And a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state when the game ball passes through the special passage area and a second hit game is generated. When a first winning game is generated due to the positive result of the special entry means and the determination result of the hit determining means, the predetermined opening condition is easily established after the end of the first winning game. A game state control means for controlling the improvement in the baseball rate so that a specific number of symbol variation games can be given as an upper limit; an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect; and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The variation content determining means is easy to determine the variation content having a longer variation time when the entrance rate improvement state is given than when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, The production control means In the technique, the same effect mode and the specific effect that can be specified both in at least part of the operation period of the special opening / closing means and in at least part of the operation period of the special opening / closing means when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied Is controlled so as to be executable by the effect execution means.

  (G) Provided with display means for performing a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a symbol when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, and when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, it is advantageous to the player In the gaming machine in which the first per game is generated, a second game that can generate a second per game that is advantageous to the player can be executed separately from the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game is the first. A hit determination means for determining whether or not to win, a fluctuation content determination means for determining a fluctuation content of the symbol fluctuation game capable of specifying a fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game based on a determination result of the hit determination means, and a symbol When a variation game is executed, a remaining time counting unit that counts the remaining time of the symbol variation game based on the variation time of the symbol variation game determined by the variation content determination unit When the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, notification control means for controlling the notification means to notify the remaining time of the symbol variation game being executed, and the second per game is generated during execution of the symbol variation game. The remaining time counting means continues counting the remaining time of the symbol variation game during the execution of the symbol variation game. When the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption means, the counting of the remaining time of the symbol variation game is interrupted, and the notification control unit is configured to execute the remaining time of the symbol variation game during the execution of the symbol variation game. Notifications regarding the remaining time of the symbol variation game can be continued even when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption means. And controlling the.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus (notification means, production execution means), 12 ... Special symbol display device (display means), 14 ... Start winning opening (starting means), 15 ... Normal electric winning opening (variable ball entry means), 15a ... Operation opening (normal entrance), 16 ... Opening / closing blade (opening / closing means), 21 ... Second grand prize opening door (special opening / closing means), 22 ... Second big winning opening (special entrance means), 23 ... First Grand prize opening blades (special opening / closing means), 24 ... first big prize opening (special entry means), 24a ... special prize opening (special entry opening), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (per hit Determination means, variation content determination means, normal hit determination means, gaming state control means, interruption means, resumption means, 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (notification control means, production control means, production mode control means) , Remaining time counting means, interruption time specifying means).

Claims (6)

A display means for performing a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols according to establishment of a predetermined execution condition, and a first hit that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game In the gaming machine where the game occurs,
Apart from the symbol variation game, a second game in which a second per game that is advantageous to the player can occur can be executed,
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is the first hit;
Variation content determination means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the hit determination means, which can identify the variation time of the symbol variation game;
When the symbol variation game is executed, a remaining time counting unit that counts the remaining time of the symbol variation game based on the variation time of the symbol variation game determined by the variation content determination unit;
Notification control means for performing control to cause the notification means to perform notification regarding the remaining time of the symbol variation game being executed by the establishment of a predetermined notification condition;
Interruption means for interrupting the execution of the symbol variation game when the second winning game is generated during the execution of the symbol variation game;
The remaining time counting means continues counting the remaining time of the symbol variation game while the symbol variation game is being executed. On the other hand, when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption means, Stop counting the remaining time,
The notification control means notifies the remaining time of the symbol variation game during execution of the symbol variation game, and even if the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption unit, A gaming machine that controls the notification about the remaining time so that it can continue. When a first winning game is generated due to a positive determination result of the hit determining means, a state in which the second game is easily executed after the first winning game is finished is set to a specific number of times. The game state control means for controlling the symbol variation game to be granted as an upper limit,
The variation content determination means is easier to determine the variation content having a longer variation time when the entrance rate improvement state is given than when the entrance rate improvement state is not given,
The notification control means establishes a predetermined notification condition from the start of the first winning game in the symbol variation game, the start of the application of the increased entrance rate state to the end of the application of the improved entrance rate state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to cause the notification means to notify the remaining time of the symbol variation game being executed. Resuming means for resuming the symbol variation game when the second winning game is ended when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption means;
An interruption time specifying means for specifying an interruption time of the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption means,
2. The notification control unit performs control for causing the notification unit to perform a notification in which an extra time based on an interruption time of a symbol variable game specified by the interruption time specifying unit is added to a remaining time of the symbol variable game. The gaming machine described in 1.   The notification control unit is configured to perform the interruption time from when the execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted by the interruption unit to when the symbol variation game is resumed by the restart unit after the second winning game is ended. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein control is performed to cause the notification means to perform notification that the interruption time of the symbol variation game specified by the identification means is added to the remaining time of the symbol variation game.   The information indicating that execution of the symbol variation game is interrupted is output to the notification control means when a second winning game is generated during the symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to one item. A special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be opened and closed when a second winning game is generated in the second game. Special entry means,
The upper limit number of game balls entering the special entrance is defined,
If the upper limit number of game balls enter the special entrance within a unit period in which the special opening and closing means can operate, the operation of the special opening and closing means is terminated,
The total opening time during which the special opening / closing means is opened within a unit period during which the special opening / closing means can operate is defined as an opening time during which it is difficult for the upper limit number of game balls to enter the special entrance. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.