JP2015192818A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of displaying a game result watched by a player.SOLUTION: In a variation game in that a duration ends, when it is determined that a new jackpot game (privilege) is granted in display of a total of the number of gain rounds (a total of profits), a performance control CPU changes and displays at least one portion of an image for indicating a total or the like of the number of gain rounds given to a player during the duration, and suggests that the jackpot game is granted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a winning game is given after the end of the symbol variation game, and various game effects are executed in the symbol variation game to improve the interest of the player. Some pachinko machines improve the interest of the player by displaying the game results in a ranking format (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, the number of times that a big hit game is continuously given (so-called “number of consecutive resorts”) is displayed in a ranking format.

JP 2006-122073 A

By the way, simply displaying the results of the game gradually gets tired of the player, making it difficult to attract the player's attention.
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that displays a game result that attracts the attention of the player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem comprises a control means for displaying the total of the profits given to the player in the continuation period after the privilege advantageous to the player is given, at the end of the continuation period, When displaying the total profit, if it is determined that a new privilege will be granted, change and display at least a part of the image showing the total profit given to the player during the duration, The gist is to suggest that a privilege is granted.

  In the above gaming machine, when it is determined that a new privilege is granted when the control means displays the total benefit, the next benefit is added to the total benefit given to the player during the duration. The total of profits obtained by adding at least a part of the profits scheduled to be given to the player may be displayed.

  In the above gaming machine, a holding storage means for storing holding information relating to the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and a symbol variation game for which execution is suspended based on the holding information stored in the suspension storage means Pre-determining means for determining whether or not a privilege is to be granted is provided, and the control means is awarded by the prior-determining means at the end of a duration period in a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. It may be made to suggest that a new privilege is provided also when it is determined.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to display a game result that attracts the player's attention.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. (A), (b) is a figure which shows a specification. (A), (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a ranking display. The flowchart of an accumulation display process.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. Further, the game board is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. 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 is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 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 the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 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).

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the effect display device 13, a first start winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 in which a game ball can always enter is disposed. In addition, a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is provided. When the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when a first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  An opening / closing door (ordinary electric accessory) 16 that opens and closes by the operation of the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is provided at the lower right side of the effect display device 13 and to the right of the first start winning opening 14. A second start winning device 17 is provided. When the opening / closing door 16 performs an opening operation, the second start winning port 18 provided in the second start winning device 17 is opened, and a game ball can enter the second start winning device 17. That is, the second start winning opening 18 is always closed with the open / close door 16 being closed. In a state in which the open / close door 16 is closed, the second start winning opening 18 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is established, the open / close door 16 is opened and opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. In a state where the opening / closing door 16 is opened, the second start winning opening 18 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  In addition, a second start sensor SE <b> 2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 18 is provided. When the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 18, the start condition of the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 18, a predetermined number of game balls as payout conditions are established.

  Also, in the lower right of the effect display device 13 (upper right of the first start winning opening 14), a big winning device 20 having a big winning opening door 19 that opens and closes by the operation of the large winning opening solenoid SOL2 is arranged. Has been. When the grand prize opening door 19 performs the opening operation, the big prize opening 21 provided in the big prize winning device 20 is opened, and a game ball can enter into the big prize winning device 20. In addition, a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 21 is provided. When the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 21, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  When the jackpot game is awarded, the prize winning door 19 is opened according to the type of the awarded jackpot game, the prize winning opening 21 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first hold display device 22 is disposed on the game board YB. The first hold display device 22 indicates the number of first variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 22 enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition of the first variable game, while the execution condition of the first variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of first variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored start suspensions (hereinafter, the first number of retained storages).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a second hold display device 23 is disposed on the game board YB. The second hold display device 23 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the second hold display device 23 enters the second start winning opening 18 to satisfy the start condition of the second variable game, while the execution condition of the second variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of second variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored starting suspensions (hereinafter, the second number of retained storages).

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 24 is disposed on the lower right side of the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) based on a normal symbol that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). When the common figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a game per universal symbol. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 24 is an ordinary symbol, the usual symbol can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  In addition, an operation gate 25 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 13 (and above the second start winning prize opening 18). The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has passed. When the operation gate 25 detects the game ball (detects passage), the start condition of the usual game can be established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing door 16 of the second start winning opening 18 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 18). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal winning and a game is given per ordinary game, the opening / closing door 16 is opened and the second start winning opening 18 is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In other words, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 18 by opening the door 16 and the player can easily start the second variable game starting condition and the winning ball. You can get a chance to win.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the probability variation end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the probability variation end condition is that a variation game of the probability variation grant count (100 times) is executed after the probability variation state is imparted. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, when the lottery per common figure is won, the opening time of the open / close door 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is provided until the variable end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the variable end condition is that a variable game is executed for the number of times of change giving (100 times) after the change state is given. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close door 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 18 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 18 of the game ball is improved than usual is given. It should be noted that the shortened state (entrance rate improved state) can be imparted even during the probable state.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 21 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

Here, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIGS. 3 and 4.
FIG. 3A illustrates a jackpot game that is awarded when a big hit is made in the first variable game. In FIG. 3, “symbol” indicates the type of jackpot symbol, “ratio” indicates the rate at which the jackpot game is awarded, and “specified number of Rs” indicates the specified number of rounds. The “probability change grant count” indicates how long the probability change state given after the end of the big hit game is given (probability change end condition). Further, the “number of times of change grant” indicates how long the change state given after the end of the big hit game is given (change end condition). In this embodiment, when the big hit game is awarded, the probability variation state and the variation state are configured to be awarded until 100 times of the variation game is executed. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening time of the big prize opening” is the maximum opening of the big winning opening door 19 when there is no maximum number of game balls entered in one round game. Show time. “ED” indicates the ending time. FIG. 3B illustrates the jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot is won in the second variable game.

  Further, in FIG. 4A, “big hit probability (normal state)” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-probability changing state), and “big hit probability (probability changing state)” is the probability changing state. Shows the winning probability of jackpot determination (lottery). Further, “when the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects the game ball, and when “the count sensor is detected”, the count sensor SE3 is the game ball. Indicates the number of payout prize balls when the is detected. Further, the “upper limit number of entering balls in the big hit game” indicates the upper limit number of incoming balls in one round game in the big hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the “ordinary hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the normal hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-variable state) and the normal hit determination (lottery) in the variable state. The winning probabilities are shown respectively. The “opening / closing door opening mode” indicates the time (maximum time) during which the opening / closing door 16 is in an open state and the number of times of opening in the normal state (non-changed state). The time (maximum time) during which the open / close door 16 is in the open state and the number of times the door 16 is opened in the normal hit game is shown. Further, the “upper limit number of balls entered in a normal hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the second start sensor SE2 in the normal hit game are valid.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special winning opening solenoid SOL2 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the gate sensor SE4, the first hold display device 22, and the second hold display device 23 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display device 24 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the content of the variation game (such as whether or not a big hit) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a deviation fluctuation pattern that specifies a deviation effect. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The outlier effect is an effect in which the fluctuating game is developed so as to finally stop and display the off symbol combination.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, 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 main probability variation flag indicating whether or not a certain probability variation state is provided and a main probability variation count flag indicating the remaining number of times the certain probability variation state is imparted. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is provided and a main variable number of times flag indicating the remaining number of times when the variable state is applied. Is done.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, and normal hit determination random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are different for each classification of the out-of-range variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a as control means. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first hold storage number is less than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). The first pending storage number determination is executed. When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the first variable game, and the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At this time, the acquired random number value is stored so that it can be recognized that the random number value is related to the first variation game and the acquisition order. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 22 to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number and the like. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning port 14), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 18. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second hold storage number is smaller than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). The second reserved memory number determination is executed. When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game, and stores the predetermined values in the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in the storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second variable game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 23 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number and the like. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed. When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined memory of the main control RAM 30c is stored. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the area. In the present embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, when the second reserved memory number is 0 and the first reserved memory number is> 0 (ie, The execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied when there is a first variation game whose execution is suspended.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 22 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold memory number and the like.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the probability variation state is given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. Note that the variation pattern designation command also indicates information about which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special diagram. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified, so the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of bonus game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a sends the off symbol to the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game). To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the second variation game is executed to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In this embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the second reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, there is a second variable game whose execution is suspended) The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 23 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold memory number and the like.

Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted.
By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are stored, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variable game. Run. Then, when a big win is won in the second variable game, unlike the first variable game, a big hit game with a large number of substantial rounds in which a winning ball can be expected is likely to be awarded. As a result, when a big hit is achieved in the second variable game, it is possible to expect a prize ball to be obtained more than in the first variable game. Therefore, it is easy for the player to be more advantageous when a game is given per game.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 ( A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 21 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 21 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time determined for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 21 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time for each round game elapses, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. The main control CPU 30a outputs a command indicating a round game to the effect control board 31 for each round game.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a gives a probability change state based on the given jackpot game. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the probability variation imparting number (100 in the present embodiment) to which the probability variation state is imparted, and sets the value in the main probability variation count flag. When the variable probability game is executed, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag when “1” is subtracted every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a gives a variable state based on the given big hit game. When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times of change application (100 in the present embodiment) for applying the change state, and sets the value in the main operation number flag. The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a big hit game giving means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a special game state giving means capable of giving a special game state (short or short state or certain change state).

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 25. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a gate detection signal output when the gate sensor SE4 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the operation gate 25 is passed), the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a confirms that the normal game is not being played and that the normal hit game is not being played. When the normal game is being played or when the normal hit game is being played, the normal symbol start process is terminated without starting the general game. When the normal game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a stores the value of the normal hit determination random number acquired in the normal symbol input process in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Judge whether or not. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if stored, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. And when it is in the variable state, the winning probability of the normal hit determination is higher than that in the normal state.

  When the normal hit determination is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol hit symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 24. On the other hand, when it is out of the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol out of the normal symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal fluctuation pattern that specifies at least the fluctuation time of the normal game from a plurality of types of normal fluctuation patterns. The normal map fluctuation pattern is determined when the normal state fluctuation pattern is assigned to the normal state, which is determined in the normal state where the short state (entrance rate improvement state) is not given, and when the short state is given. It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the variable state. In the present embodiment, it is easier to select a normal pattern fluctuation pattern for the variable state when the variable time is shorter than a normal pattern fluctuation pattern for the normal state.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the normal symbol display so as to stop and display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. The display contents of the device 24 are controlled.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the open / close door 16 is opened / closed in the open / close pattern in the variable state when the variable state is given when the usual game is finished. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open and close the opening / closing door 16 with the opening / closing pattern in the normal state when the variable game state is not given when the usual game is finished.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a controls the door 16 to close when the upper limit number of game balls have entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. Similarly, even if the main control CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, when the upper limit number of game balls enter, the main control CPU 30a controls the door 16 to close.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative design to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 based on the final stop design designated by the special design designating command.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a loss symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of loss.

  When the effect control CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute a display effect such as a decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. . Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol variation game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a accumulates and adds the number of round games of the jackpot game given during the continuation period, and shows the total number of acquired rounds and the like when the continuation period ends. Is displayed on the effect display device 13. As a general rule, the duration starts from the jackpot game that was initially given in the normal state (non-changed state), and until the change end condition is satisfied and the changed state ends (that is, after the jackpot game ends, The game is continued without a new jackpot game being awarded (until a variable game with the number of times of change granting (100 times) is executed). In other words, the effect control CPU 31a measures and displays the total number of acquired round games from the so-called first hit to the end of the extended game.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to store the total number of acquired rounds measured for each continuation period in the effect control RAM 31c as storage means in association with the acquired player name. Then, at the end of the continuation period, the effect control CPU 31a compares the total number of acquired rounds for each continuation period, including the total number of acquisition rounds measured in the continuation period. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ranks (ranks) the total number of acquired rounds for each continuation period in descending order. Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays (ranking display) images sequentially indicating the total number of rounds acquired for each continuation period according to the ranking, during the variable game executed at the end of the continuation period. Thereby, the effect display device 13 as the ranking display means displays an image indicating the total number of acquired rounds for each duration according to the ranking.

  At that time, as shown in FIG. 6, an image indicating the total number of acquired rounds and an image indicating the name of the player who acquired the acquired round number are displayed in association with each other. The player's name can be input by using an operation button or the like during demonstration production or at the end of the duration. At that time, the ranking is also displayed. Specifically, “RANK3 (ranking): KEN (player name)... Round (total number of acquired rounds)” is displayed. Note that an image showing the total number of acquired rounds and the like measured during the current continuation period is recognizable by a predetermined mark (currently a star mark).

  In the present embodiment, when an image indicating the total number of acquired rounds is displayed at the end of the duration, whether or not a big hit game is awarded can be determined in advance. If it is determined in advance that a jackpot game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a determines that a jackpot game is awarded by changing at least a part of the image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds. It is configured to be possible to suggest.

Here, a process for displaying an image indicating the total number of acquired rounds will be described.
First, a process executed by the main control CPU 30a in order to determine in advance whether or not a big hit game is awarded will be described.

  When execution of the second variable game is put on hold, the main control CPU 30a stores a random number for judgment and a random number for special figure distribution stored in the special symbol input process (related to the held second variable game). A control command for specifying the hold information indicating the value of is output to the effect control board 31.

Next, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to determine in advance whether or not the big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a control command for specifying the hold information, it specifies the hold information based on the input control command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores the specified hold information in the effect control RAM 31c as a hold storage means. Note that the hold information is stored so that the storage order (that is, the execution order) can be specified based on the designated hold storage number. The hold information is also stored as being hold information corresponding to the second variable game.

  The presentation control CPU 31a updates the hold information stored in the presentation control RAM 31c each time a variation pattern designation command for executing the second variation game is input. Specifically, when a variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the second variation game is designated, the suspension information corresponding to the second number of retained memories is updated. That is, the hold information corresponding to the second hold storage number “1” stored earliest is deleted.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes the jackpot game depending on whether or not there is a value that matches the jackpot determination value among the random numbers for hit determination included in the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. It can be determined in advance whether or not. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to be able to specify the type of jackpot game to be given next based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired together with the hit determination random number that matches the jackpot determination value. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control according to the present embodiment serves as a pre-determination unit that determines whether or not a privilege is given in the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

Next, processing for totaling the number of acquisition rounds acquired during the duration will be described.
When the big hit game is awarded in the normal state, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the duration is in progress to the duration flag. When a value is set in the continuation period flag (during the continuation period), the effect control CPU 31a cumulatively adds the number of round games and stores it as the total number of acquired rounds each time a jackpot game is awarded. To do.

Next, a cumulative display process for displaying an image indicating the total number of acquired rounds at the end of the duration will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a big hit is made based on the variation pattern of the variation game when the variation game (the variation game in which the value of the main operation number flag is “0”) is executed. (Step S101). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a big hit variation pattern. Note that the variable game with the end of the duration is a variable game of 100 times (a variable game in which the total of the first variable game and the second variable game is 100) after the variable state is given.

  When the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the input special symbol designation command (step S102). Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the special symbol (big hit symbol) that is finally stopped and displayed based on the special symbol designation command, and specifies the type of jackpot game associated with the big hit symbol. .

  Next, based on the identified type of jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the number of round games of the jackpot game for which the grant has been determined (step S103). Then, at the end of the continuation period, the effect control CPU 31a adds the number of specified round games to the total number of rounds acquired in the previous continuation period, and acquires the result in the current continuation period. The total number of acquisition rounds is set (step S104).

  Then, the production control CPU 31a compares the total number of acquired rounds for each duration including the total number of rounds acquired by adding the number of rounds scheduled to be acquired, and acquires each duration. The total number of rounds is ranked (ranked) in descending order (step S105). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sequentially displays (ranking display) images indicating the total number of acquired rounds for each continuation period in accordance with the ranking (step S106). At this time, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds obtained by adding the number of rounds scheduled to be acquired as an image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds in the current duration. In addition, a mark (a star mark) determined in advance so as to indicate that it has been acquired in the current continuation period is displayed next to the image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds obtained by adding the number of rounds scheduled to be acquired. Then, the cumulative display process ends.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is negative (when it is determined that the variation pattern is not a big hit variation pattern), the effect control CPU 31a is based on the hold information related to the second variation game stored in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not there is a value that matches the jackpot determination value among the determination random number values (step S107). That is, it is determined whether or not the second variable game that is put on hold is a big hit during the variable game at the end of the duration. In addition, since the 2nd fluctuation | variation game on hold is performed in a normal state, CPU31a for presentation control determines whether it corresponds with the big hit determination value in a normal state in step S107.

  When the determination result in step S107 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the type of jackpot game to be given next based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired together with the random number for hit determination that matches the jackpot determination value. Specify (step S108). Next, the CPU 31a for effect control shifts to the process of step S103, and executes the processes after step S103.

  When the variable game at the end of the continuous period is a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a continues the continuous period without ending the continuous period. Further, when any of the second variable games held at the end of the continuation period is a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to continue the continuation period even when the variable state ends, as an exception. Has been.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S107 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a includes the total number of acquired rounds for each continuation period, including the total number of acquisition rounds acquired in the continuation period, at the end of the continuation period. The total size is compared, and the total number of acquired rounds for each duration is ranked (ranked) from the largest (step S109). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sequentially displays (ranking display) images indicating the total number of rounds acquired for each continuation period in accordance with the ranking (step S110). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds acquired in the current duration. In addition, a mark (a star mark) that is determined in advance so as to indicate that it has been acquired in the current continuation period is displayed next to the image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds acquired in the current continuation period. Then, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the duration is in progress from the duration flag (step S111). Then, the cumulative display process ends.

Here, an operation when the total number of acquired rounds is displayed will be described.
When the variable game at the end of the continuation period is a big hit, or when any of the second variable games that are put on hold is a big win, the total number of acquisition rounds indicated by the displayed image is the continuation More than the number of rounds actually earned by the end of the period. For this reason, the player compares the total number of acquired rounds identified from the image indicating the total number of acquired rounds with the actual number of acquired rounds, and the total displayed by the displayed image is actually acquired. If it can be recognized that the number is greater than the number of acquired rounds, it can be recognized that the next big hit game has been confirmed. Further, it is possible to recognize the number of rounds of the big hit game to be given next time from a value obtained by subtracting the actually acquired number of rounds from the displayed number of rounds.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) It has been determined that a new jackpot game (privilege) will be given when the CPU 31a for effect control displays the total number of rounds earned (total profit) in a variable game whose duration ends. In this case, at least a part of an image indicating the total number of rounds won and the like given to the player during the continuation period is changed and displayed, suggesting that a big hit game is awarded. When a part of the image indicating the total number of rounds acquired is changed, it can be recognized that a new jackpot game is given. For this reason, when the total such as the number of acquisition rounds is indicated, the player can be focused.

  (2) When it is determined that a new jackpot game will be awarded in the variable game where the duration period ends, the effect control CPU 31a adds up the total number of acquisition rounds actually given to the player during the duration period. In addition, an image showing the total number of rounds obtained by adding the number of round games scheduled to be given to the player in the next jackpot game is displayed. Thereby, the player can predict the number of round games scheduled to be acquired in the next jackpot game as well as having confirmed the jackpot game. Further, since the number of rounds scheduled to be given to the player in the next big hit game is added, it can be expected that a profit more than the display can be obtained.

  (3) When the continuation period ends, the CPU 31a for effect control also acquires the number of rounds to be acquired in the continuation period even when it is determined that the big hit game is awarded in the second variable game that is suspended. By changing the image indicating, it is suggested that a new jackpot game is given. Whether or not the big hit game is awarded in the second variable game that is suspended can be recognized by viewing the image showing the total number of acquisition rounds.

  (4) The effect control CPU 31a displays the total number of acquisition rounds given to the player in a ranking format until the number of times of change grant (100 times) is reached, in a ranking format. On the other hand, when the variable game executed when reaching the specified number of times of change (100 times) becomes a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a displays at least a part of the image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds. Change to suggest that a jackpot game will be awarded. For this reason, when the total number of acquired rounds is shown in the ranking format, the player can be focused. In addition, since a part of the image showing the total number of rounds earned is changed, the total profit gained so far can be searched from the images shown in the ranking format, making it more attractive it can. Further, when a part of the image showing the total number of acquired rounds displayed in the ranking format has been changed, it can be recognized that the variable game reaching the specified number of times becomes a big hit and the duration may be extended.

  (5) When the variable game executed when reaching the number of times of giving / shortening is a big hit, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the number of rounds won to be given to the player during the duration until the number of times of giving / shortening is reached. The total number of rounds obtained by adding the round game scheduled to be given to the player in the next big hit game is displayed in the ranking format. Thus, the player can predict that the number of round games (profit) can be acquired in the next jackpot game as well as the jackpot is determined. As a result, the total number of acquired rounds displayed in the ranking format can be paid more attention.

  (6) The effect control CPU 31a grants the jackpot game even when it is determined that the second floating game whose execution is put on hold will become a big hit during the variable game executed when the number of times of giving / shortening is reached. Suggest that. Whether or not the second floating game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit can be recognized by looking at the image showing the total number of acquired rounds displayed in the ranking format. As a result, the total number of acquired rounds displayed in the ranking format can be paid more attention.

  (7) In the next big hit game, when it is determined that the second variable game that is suspended in execution is a big hit during the variable game executed when the number of times of giving / shortening is reached, the effect control CPU 31a The sum of the number of round games scheduled to be given to the player is displayed in the ranking format as the total number of rounds earned. Thus, the player can predict the number of round games scheduled to be acquired in the next jackpot game, as well as confirming that the jackpot has been determined in the second floating game that is on hold. As a result, the total number of acquired rounds displayed in the ranking format can be paid more attention.

  (8) The continuation period may be extended when the second variation game that is suspended during the variation game that is executed when the number of variable grants is reached, is a big hit. . As a result, when a big hit is made in the second variation game that is suspended during the variation game that is executed when the number of variation grants is reached, the variation state is interrupted even though the variation state is interrupted. The period can be continued. For this reason, it can be made to pay more attention to whether or not the big hit has been fixed in the running variation game or the second variation game being held.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, it is adopted in a pachinko gaming machine, but it may be realized by a pachinko slot machine (rotating drum machine, hereinafter referred to as a slot). In addition, when the player operates the start operation means (start lever), the slot starts to fluctuate with a plurality of rotating bodies (reels) in which symbols are arranged, and the slot is determined whether or not it is related to whether or not the variable game is successful. Judgment is performed. In the slot, after the reels are rotated, a symbol stop process based on the determination of success / failure is executed in response to an operation of a stop operation means (stop button) provided corresponding to each reel. Value (award medal, etc.) is given.

  Further, when employed in the slot, the effect display device 13 does not necessarily have to execute the decorative symbol variation game, and it is only necessary to perform the effect display that suggests the result of the determination. In addition, the privilege in the slot is, for example, a state (so-called replay time or the like) in which a predetermined success / failure determination result (predetermined winning combination) is likely to be established, or a predetermined symbol combination (predetermined combination that gives a game value) ) Is easy to stop (so-called assist time or the like). In addition, the duration in the slot is a period in which a state (so-called replay time or the like) in which a predetermined success / failure determination result (predetermined winning combination) is likely to be established, (A combination of the above) may be a period in which a state (so-called assist time or the like) that facilitates stopping is continued.

  -In the above embodiment, if the next jackpot game is confirmed to be awarded in the variable game where the duration period ends, the total number of acquisition rounds already won in the current duration period will be awarded in the next jackpot game. The total number of rounds to be displayed is added to the number of round games scheduled to be displayed. As another example, if a part of the image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds is changed, it is not necessary to add. For example, it may be suggested by adding an image to an image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds, such as “XX rounds or more”, or by changing the display color. Also, an image indicating the total number of acquired rounds may be changed, such as “? Round”. In this way, attention can be paid to the type of the next big hit game.

  -In the above embodiment, if the next jackpot game is confirmed to be awarded in the variable game where the duration period ends, the total number of acquisition rounds already won in the current duration period will be awarded in the next jackpot game. The total number of rounds to be displayed is added to the number of round games scheduled to be displayed. As another example, a part of the number of round games scheduled to be awarded in the next jackpot game may be added to obtain the total number of acquired rounds to be displayed. In this way, attention can be paid to the type of the next big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, in the variable game where the duration period ends, it is determined in advance whether or not the big hit game is awarded in the second variable game that is on hold. Although it was suggested that it is given, it does not have to be suggested. That is, it may only indicate whether or not the variable game at the end of the duration period is a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, in the variable game where the duration period ends, it is determined in advance whether or not the big hit game is awarded in the second variable game that is on hold. Suggested to be granted. As another example of this, it is determined in advance whether or not a big hit game is given in the first floating game and the second variable game that are on hold, and if it is given, the big hit game is given May suggest.

  -In the above embodiment, in the variable game where the duration period ends, it is determined in advance whether or not the big hit game is awarded in the second variable game on hold. The number of round games scheduled to be granted will be added and displayed as the total number of rounds earned. As another example, the image indicating the total number of rounds to be acquired may be changed without adding the number of round games scheduled to be acquired in the jackpot game given in the second floating game on hold. For example, it may be suggested by adding an image to an image indicating the total number of acquisition rounds, such as “XX rounds or more”, or by changing the display color. Also, an image indicating the total number of acquired rounds may be changed, such as “? Round”. In this way, the main control CPU 30a only needs to notify the hold information based on the acquired value of the winning determination random number, and notifies the information about the type of the big hit game (such as the value of the special symbol distribution random number). There is no need to do.

  In the above-described embodiment, the duration period is, in principle, while the provision of the variable state is continued, but may be during the provision of the probable state. Further, the duration may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above embodiment, the total number of acquired rounds is displayed after ranking, but the total number of acquired rounds may be shown without ranking.
In the above embodiment, the acquired player name is stored in association with the total number of acquired rounds, and is displayed together with the total number of acquired rounds when ranking is displayed, but it may not be stored and displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the change end condition may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may end when a predetermined jackpot game is awarded, or the number of times of change grant may be changed. Similarly, the probability variation end condition may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may end when a predetermined jackpot game is awarded, or the number of probability variation grants may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol game for deriving the lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the door 16 may be shortened. Further, when the variable state is given, the normal hit probability of the normal symbol game may be changed from the normal probability to the high probability. Further, when the variable state is given, the total opening time of the open / close door 16 may be lengthened in the normal hit game. In addition, a state where the variation time of the normal symbol game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the door 16 is shortened, a normal hit probability of the normal symbol game is changed from a normal probability to a high probability, a normal hit In the game, among the states in which the total opening time of the open / close door 16 is lengthened, the state of any two combinations may be given in the variable state.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a notifies the presentation control CPU 31a of the hold information indicating the acquired random number for hit determination and the value of the special symbol distribution random number, and the presentation control CPU 31a Based on the information, it is determined in advance whether or not the second floating game on hold is a big hit. As another example, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a big hit is made based on the acquired value of the random number for hit determination. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 31a may be notified. That is, the main control CPU 30a may determine in advance and notify the effect control board 31 of the result.

  In the above embodiment, the duration is extended when the second variable game that is suspended during the variable game that is executed when the number of change grants is reached becomes a big hit. However, it may be terminated. In this case, the continuation period is newly started.

-In the said embodiment, the variable state may not be provided. Similarly, the probability variation state may not be given.
In the above embodiment, two types of variation games, the first variation game and the second variation game, are executed, but only the first variation game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the total of the round games to be acquired is used as the total of the profits to be cumulatively added, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be the number of jackpot games to be awarded, or the number of awarded prize balls (number of awarded prize balls).

  In the above embodiment, the decorative symbols are not displayed during the ranking display, but may be displayed. Further, the ranking display may be performed when the decorative design is stopped and displayed, or may be displayed before the stop display.

In the above embodiment, the new privilege is a big hit game, but it may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the probability variation state or the variation state may be extended or newly added.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the completion | finish conditions of a continuation period. For example, it may be until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the continuation period starts, or may end with a falling lottery. Moreover, you may complete | finish when a probability change state is complete | finished. Similarly, the start condition of the duration may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be started when a lottery is won, or may be started when a certain change state or a short state is given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the gaming machine, the continuation period may be a period from when the first privilege is granted until a special gaming state advantageous to a player different from the privilege ends.

  (B) A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit; a jackpot game giving means for giving a big hit game if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative; Until the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number of times, a special gaming state granting means capable of giving a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and a first state in a normal state where no special gaming state is given. With one or more jackpot games given in the duration until the special gaming state is ended after the predetermined number of executions of the symbol variation game has reached a predetermined number of times after the provision of the special gaming state is determined, In the storage means for storing the total profit given to the player for each duration, and in the symbol variation game executed when the prescribed number of times is reached, stored in the storage means Ranking display means for comparing the magnitude of the total profit for each duration period and displaying the total profit given to the player in a ranking format, the ranking display means being executed when the prescribed number of times is reached In the case where the symbol variation game to be won is a big hit, at least a part of the image showing the total of the profits while displaying the total of the profits given to the player in the duration until the specified number of times is reached A game machine characterized by suggesting that a jackpot game is awarded.

  (C) In the gaming machine, when the symbol display game executed when the prescribed number of times is reached is a big hit, the profit given to the player during the duration until the prescribed number of times is reached By displaying the total of the profits obtained by adding at least a part of the profits scheduled to be given to the player in the next jackpot game in a ranking format, it is suggested that the jackpot game will be granted. Also good.

  (D) In the above gaming machine, on-hold storage means for storing on-hold information relating to the symbol variation game on which execution is suspended, and on-symbol variation on which execution is suspended based on the on-hold information stored in the on-hold storage means Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the game is a big hit is provided, and the ranking display means is suspended from being executed by the pre-determining means during the symbol variation game executed when the specified number of times is reached. When it is determined that the symbol variation game is a big hit, it may be suggested that a big hit game is awarded.

  (E) In the above gaming machine, on-hold storage means for storing on-hold information on the on-symbol variable game on which execution is suspended, and on-symbol fluctuation on which execution is suspended based on the on-hold information stored in the on-hold storage means Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the game is a big hit, and the ranking display means is executed by the pre-determining means during the symbol variation game executed when the prescribed number of times is reached. If it is determined that the reserved symbol variation game is a big hit, at least a part of the profits scheduled to be given to the player in the next big hit game given by winning the big symbol change game on hold By displaying the sum of the added profits in a ranking format, it may be suggested that a jackpot game is awarded.

  (F) The continuation period may be extended when the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended during the symbol variation game executed when the prescribed number of times is reached, becomes a big hit.

  BT ... Operation button, HD ... Launch handle, SOL1 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid, SOL2 ... Big prize opening solenoid, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, YB DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Game board, 11 ... 1st special symbol display device, 12 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 13 ... Production display device, 14 ... 1st start winning port, 15 ... 1st start winning device, 16 ... Opening and closing door, 17 ... 2nd start winning device, 18 ... 2nd start winning port, 19 ... Grand prize opening door, 20 ... Large winning device, 21 ... Grand prize opening, 22 ... First hold display device, 23 ... Second hold display device, 24 ... Normal symbol display device, 25 ... Operating gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... For production control CP , 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (3)

Comprising a control means for displaying the sum of the profits given to the player in the duration after the privilege advantageous to the player is given, at the end of the duration;
When displaying the total profit, the control means changes at least a part of an image indicating the total profit given to the player during the continuation period when it is determined that a new privilege is granted. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed and suggesting that a privilege is granted.   When the control means displays the total profit, if it is determined that a new benefit will be granted, the control means gives the player the total benefit given to the player during the duration in the next benefit. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a total of profits obtained by adding at least a part of profits scheduled to be played is displayed. Hold storage means for storing hold information related to the symbol variation game for which execution is held,
Based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means, it comprises a pre-determination means for determining whether or not a privilege is given in the symbol variation game whose execution is put on hold,
The control means suggests that a new privilege is also given when it is determined by the prior judgment means at the end of the duration that a privilege is awarded in the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: