JP2021159676A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having rich taste and executing favorable control.SOLUTION: A game machine: may output a signal corresponding to a variable display, a signal corresponding to an advantageous state, a signal corresponding to a specific state prone to be controlled into the advantageous state, and a signal corresponding to a special state prone to establish an operation-start condition, from different terminals to the outside; updates numerical information in a non-specific state, however, does not update in the specific state; may control into the special state when the numerical information turns out a value corresponding to the special number of times of variable display and the special condition is established; may control into the nonspecific state and the special state after a first advantageous state, and into the specific state and the special state after a second advantageous state; terminates the specific state when a termination condition associated with the variable display is established and the special state when the termination condition associated with the variable display is established; and when not being controlled into the specific state after the first advantageous state, a period from the termination of the special state to the establishment of the special condition is shorter than that when being controlled into the specific state after the second advantageous state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-28

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize, or is in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which the hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state in which variable display is easily executed is known. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a big hit (advantageous state) does not occur even if the number of times (variable display execution number) of the special figure game executed in the normal gaming state reaches 1000 times (special number of times) (special). (Conditions are satisfied), the game state is controlled to the probabilistic state, and the probability that a big hit is decided as a result of the special figure game is increased to about 1/100, and the big hit is likely to occur in the subsequent special figure games. It is stated that. Further, in Patent Document 1, when a big hit does not occur even if the number of times of the special figure game (the number of times of executing the variable display) reaches 1000 times in the normal game state, a time saving state is generated instead of the probability changing state. It is stated that it may be a thing.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-95449 (0058, 0133)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the examination of the transition of the gaming state is insufficient in terms of interest and control.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is rich in interest and performs suitable control.

The gaming machine of the present invention has identification information (for example, a first special symbol or a second special symbol) based on the establishment of starting conditions (for example, winning a game ball into the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). A game that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player based on the variable display of the symbol) and the derivation display of the specific display result (for example, the big hit symbol) as the variable display result. In the machine, as a variable display of the identification information, the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) based on the establishment of the first start condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening). Variable display and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) based on the establishment of the second start condition (for example, winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening) can be executed. The variable display execution means (for example, the portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S110 to S113), the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed, and the case where the variable display of the second identification information is executed. In and when the numerical information (for example, the relief time reduction counter) can be updated (for example, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step 113IWS71) and the non-special state (for example, low). A state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is set in steps 113IWS140c, S145, S166,171B, S537, S541) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a high base state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than the base state). A portion for executing processing, a variable display signal corresponding to variable display (for example, a signal for the number of times all symbols are confirmed shown in FIG. 8-12), and a predetermined signal corresponding to control of an advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8-12). The big hit 1 signal and the big hit 2 signal shown) and the game value specifying signal for specifying the given game value (for example, the prize ball signal shown in FIG. 8-12) are output to the outside of the gaming machine from different terminals. A possible external output means (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S23) and a game medium that passes through a specific path (for example, the left side region) among a plurality of paths to which the game medium can move pass. A first passage area (for example, a first start winning opening) provided at a possible position and a second passage area provided at a position where a game medium passing through a special route (for example, the right side region) different from a specific route can pass. It is provided with two passage areas (for example, a second start winning opening), and the state control means is a numerical value updated by the update means. By setting the information to a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the number of times the variable display is executed, it is possible to control the special state when the special condition is satisfied (for example, the game control microcomputer 100). Step 113 (the part that executes the process of IWS171B), the first start condition is satisfied based on the passage of the game medium through the first pass region, and the second start condition is that the game medium passes through the second pass region. It is established based on the above, and the ease with which the game medium is assigned differs depending on whether the path through which the game medium passes and whether it is controlled in a special state or a non-special state (for example, the game ball is on the right side). Depending on whether it passes through the area or the left area, and whether it is controlled in the low base state or the high base state, the ease of winning is different, so the ease of obtaining the prize ball is different), external The output means has a first special signal (for example, a high base 1 signal) corresponding to a special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition, and a second special state corresponding to the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state. A special signal (for example, a high base 2 signal) can be output to the outside of the gaming machine from different terminals (for example, the high base 1 signal is externally output from the external output signal terminal of terminal number 7 and has a high base. The 2 signals are externally output from the external output signal terminal of terminal number 8. See Figure 8-12).
According to such a configuration, in a configuration that can be controlled to a special state based on the establishment of a special condition, a special state that is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition and a special that is controlled after the end of the advantageous state. By distinguishing from the state, various values related to the game (for example, distinguishing between the second base value in the high base state and the first base value in the low base state) can be accurately calculated externally.
(Means 06-1) Further, in the other gaming machines of the present application, identification information (for example, winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is satisfied. , The variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed, and the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display result, which is an advantageous state for the player (for example, the jackpot symbol). A gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and the first identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition (for example, winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening) as a variable display of the identification information. The second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) based on the variable display of (for example, the first special symbol) and the establishment of the second start condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening). (For example, the portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S110 to S113) and the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed. When the variable display of the second identification information is executed, and when the numerical information (for example, the relief time reduction counter) can be updated (for example, the portion where the game control computer 100 executes the process of step 113IWS71). It is possible to control a specific state (for example, a high probability state) that is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state), and a starting condition rather than a non-special state (for example, a low base state). (For example, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processes of steps 113IWS140c, S145, S166,171B, S537, S541) and the state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a high base state) in which is likely to be established. , The variable display signal corresponding to the variable display (for example, the signal of the number of times all symbols are confirmed shown in FIG. 8-12) and the predetermined signal corresponding to the control of the advantageous state (for example, the jackpot 1 signal or the jackpot 2 shown in FIG. 8-12). (Signal), a specific signal corresponding to the control of the specific state (for example, the high probability signal shown in FIG. 8-12), and a special signal corresponding to the control of the special state (for example, the high base 1 signal shown in FIG. 8-12). And high base 2 signals) and external output means (for example, a part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S23) capable of outputting to the outside of the gaming machine from different terminals, and the advantageous state is The first advantageous state (for example, 10R jackpot A) and the second advantageous state (for example, 10R jackpot B) are included, and further. The new means updates the numerical information when it is controlled to the non-specific state, but does not update the numerical information when it is controlled to the specific state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the numerical information in steps 113IWS69a, S71. The special condition is satisfied in the state control means by setting the numerical information updated by the update means to a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the number of times the variable display is executed. Sometimes it can be controlled to a special state (for example, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step 113IWS171B), and it can be controlled to a non-specific state and a special state after the end of the first advantageous state (for example,). A portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step 113 IWS537. If the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region during the big hit game of 10R big hit A, it is controlled to a low probability / high base state after the big hit game), and it can be controlled to a specific state and a special state after the end of the second advantageous state. Yes (for example, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps 113IWS537 and S541. If the game ball passes through the probability variation region during the big hit game of 10R big hit B, the probability / high base state is reached after the big hit game. The specific state ends when the end condition associated with the variable display is satisfied (for example, the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) controlled after the big hit game is 100 without a big hit. It ends when the variable display of times is executed. For example, it ends when it is determined in the fall lottery process executed with the variable display that the probability change state ends), and the special state accompanies the variable display. It ends when the end condition is satisfied (for example, the time saving state A (low probability / high base state) controlled after the big hit game ends when the variable display is executed 50 times without the big hit occurring. For example, if it is determined that the probability change state is terminated after the probability change number of times exceeds 100 times (time reduction number of 100 times) in the fall lottery process executed in association with the fluctuation display, the probability change state is high at that time as well as the high probability state. If the base state ends and it is determined in the fall lottery process that the probability change state ends before the probability change number reaches 100 times (time reduction number 100 times), only the high probability state ends at that point, and then the time reduction occurs. (The high base state ends when the number of times reaches 100), when the specific state is not controlled after the end of the first advantageous state, the special state is more than the case where the specific state is controlled after the end of the second advantageous state. Is not controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game of 10R big hit A (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the period from the end of (When controlled), the period from the end of the high base state controlled after the jackpot game to the establishment of the relief time reduction (timing T2 to T3 in FIG. 8-28 (A)) fluctuates 750 times. It is the period during which the display is executed. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the high probability state after the big hit game of 10R big hit B (that is, when it is controlled to the high probability / high base state), it is controlled after the big hit game. The period from the end of the high base state to the establishment of the relief time reduction (timing of FIG. 8-28 (B)) t2 to t3) is a period during which the variation display is executed 800 times. Therefore, when the high-probability state is not controlled after the end of the 10R jackpot A, and when the high-base state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state ends, rather than when the high-probability state is controlled after the end of the 10R jackpot B. It is characterized by the fact that the period from when the relief time is shortened is short).
According to such a configuration, even if the special state controlled after the end of the first advantageous state ends without being controlled to the advantageous state again, the disappointment is reduced and the interest is reduced. It can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to accurately specify the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied by an external device of the gaming machine, while improving the interest by making the configuration in which the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied differs depending on the situation. Suitable control can be performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 006IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the time saving loss probability for each set value. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the time saving loss probability for each set value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the number of time reductions for each transition opportunity, and the relief time reduction arrival rate for each set value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature part 006IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature part 006IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 006IW. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the external output signal which is output to the outside. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the test signal which is output to the outside. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the test signal which is output to the outside. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example which concerns the output of each test signal in the test terminal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing example which concerns the output of each test signal in the test terminal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during jackpot opening. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the state transition in the feature part 006IW. It is a timing chart for explaining the timing when the relief time reduction is established after the big hit game. It is a timing chart for explaining the output timing of an external output signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data display example in an external device. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the customer waiting demo production control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the telop display execution lottery table, and the telop display mode determination lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the external output signal in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the output timing of the external output signal in 2nd Embodiment.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always maintained in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (although the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). If the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power failure has been performed or the recovery from the power failure is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the large winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is to be terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature unit 006IW)
[First Embodiment]
Next, the feature unit 006IW of this embodiment will be described. In the feature unit 006IW, the game state is controlled to either a normal state, a time saving state, or a probabilistic state (also controlled in the time saving state). In this example, in the time-saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal state, and the average normal map fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal state, as compared with the normal state. There is a high probability that you will be hit by the average in the ordinary game. For example, while the probability of hitting a normal figure is 10% in the normal state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is increased to 90% in the time saving state, and a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). It will be easier to do. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, in the time saving state, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) can be obtained by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B as compared with the normal state. It may be configured so that the game ball can easily win a prize.

Further, in this example, in the probabilistic state, the probability of becoming a big hit (big hit probability) is increased as compared with the normal state and the time saving state. In this example, when it is controlled to the probabilistic state, it is also controlled to the time saving state.

Further, in this example, in addition to the case where the variable display result becomes a big hit and is controlled to the probabilistic change state or the time saving state after the big hit game ends, even if the variable display result is out of order, the time saving out-of-time symbol is derived and displayed. It may be controlled to a shorter time based on what has been done.

Further, in this example, after the power is turned on to the gaming machine (when the RAM clearing process is executed) or after the big hit occurs, a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example) in the non-probability change state (that is, the low probability state). Even if the next big hit does not occur even after the fluctuation display is finished, it may be controlled to the time saving state (relief time saving). This relief time reduction is provided to rescue a player who has played a game for a long period of time but has not generated a big hit (for example, to suppress investment in the game). , It is a game state also called "play time". In this example, after the relief time reduction occurs, even if the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example) is completed without the next big hit, the relief time reduction is not controlled again. However, not limited to such a configuration, if the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example) is completed without the next big hit occurring even after the relief time reduction occurs, the relief time reduction is controlled again. It may be configured so that it may occur.

Hereinafter, the time saving state controlled based on the occurrence of a big hit is "time saving state A" or "time saving state via a big hit", and the time saving state controlled based on the stop of the time saving symbol is "time saving state". "B" or "time saving state via time saving loss", in this example, after the power is turned on to the gaming machine (when RAM clear processing is executed) or after a big hit occurs, it is determined in a non-probability state (that is, a low probability state). The time saving state that is controlled when the next big hit does not occur even after the variable display of the number of times (800 times in this example) is finished is called "time saving state C" or "time saving state via relief time saving". be.

In the time saving state, (1) control to increase the probability of hitting a normal symbol, (2) control to shorten the fluctuation time of a normal symbol, and (3) opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). Control to lengthen and (4) control to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol can be performed, but all of those (1) to (4) may be controlled, or (1) to (1) to It is not necessary to control a part of (4). For example, which of the following (1) to (4) may be controlled may differ between the time saving state via the jackpot, the time saving state via the time saving loss, and the time saving state via the relief time saving. It may be the same.

Further, for example, the probability of hitting a normal figure in a non-time saving state (normal state) is set to 100% (no deviation of the normal figure), or the probability of hitting a normal figure is substantially set to 100% by making the probability of losing the normal figure extremely low. In the time saving state, part or all of (2) to (4) may be controlled without controlling (1) (that is, without changing the probability of hitting a normal figure from the non-time saving state). good.

It is preferable that the number of fluctuations n until the relief time is controlled and the number of time reductions N in the relief time are defined as follows.

2.5P ≤ n ≤ 3.0P
0.4P ≤ N ≤ 3.8P
(P = denominator of jackpot probability ML, n = number of fluctuations, N = number of time reductions)
Specifically, for example, when the jackpot probability is 1/300, the number of fluctuations n is 750 to 900, and the number of time reductions N is 120 to 1140. In this example, since the jackpot probability is different for each set value s, the number of fluctuations ns (set value s: 1 to 6) for each set value is as follows. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "1" is about 1/319, the number of fluctuations n1 is 797.5-957. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "2" is about 1/310, the number of fluctuations n2 is 775 to 930. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "3" is about 1/300, the number of fluctuations n3 is 750 to 900. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "4" is about 1/290, the number of fluctuations n4 is 725 to 870. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "5" is about 1/280, the number of fluctuations n5 is 700 to 840. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "6" is about 1/270, the number of fluctuations n6 is 675 to 810. Then, the following description will be given assuming that "800", which can be applied regardless of which set value is set, is set as the number of fluctuations n. Similarly, "800", which can be applied regardless of which setting value is set, is set as the time saving number N.

In addition, as the number of fluctuations n, a value that can be applied regardless of which set value is set is set, but it corresponds to the case where the set value "1" having the lowest jackpot probability is set. Any value may be set as long as the value to be obtained (as described above, the number of fluctuations n1 is 797.5-957) is set. That is, a value such as "900" may be set as the number of fluctuations n.

Similarly, as the time reduction frequency N, a value that can be applied regardless of which set value is set is set, but it corresponds to the case where the set value "1" having the lowest jackpot probability is set. Any value that can be set may be used.

In this example, it is assumed that the number of fluctuations n and the number of time reductions N are the same value of 800, but the number of fluctuations n> the number of time reductions N may be satisfied, or conversely, the number of fluctuations n <the number of time reductions N may be satisfied. good.

(Board composition)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 006IW. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 006IW, in addition to the board surface configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a right-handed LED 113IW10 is provided below the normal drawing hold indicator 25C. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a right-handed notification LED 113IW20 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the fourth symbol display 113IW21a and 21b are provided on the left side and the right side of the image display device 5, respectively. Of these, the fourth symbol display 113IW21a provided on the left side of the image display device 5 is a display that executes the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the fourth symbol display 113IW21b provided on the right side of the image display device 5 is a display that executes the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol. In this example, the fourth symbol display 113IW21a and 21b are composed of two LEDs arranged one above the other, and the two LEDs are alternately turned on and off to execute the variable display of the fourth symbol. NS.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 006IW, instead of the passing gate 41 shown in FIG. 1, a passing game ball can pass to the right side of the image display device 5. A gate 113IW41 is provided. In the feature unit 006IW, the normal drawing game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 113IW41. Therefore, in this feature unit 006IW, since the probability of hitting a normal figure increases in the probability variation state or the time saving state, it is better to perform the firing operation (right-handed operation) aiming at the right side (right side area) of the game area. It is advantageous. On the other hand, in the present feature unit 006IW, in the normal state, it is advantageous to perform the firing operation (left-handed operation) aiming at the left side (left side area) of the game area.

Further, although not shown, a probability variation region that can be controlled in an open state and a closed state is provided in the large winning opening. The probability variation region is controlled to the open state at a predetermined timing in the jackpot game state, and is controlled to the probability variation state based on the passage of the game ball through the probability variation region controlled to the open state. Hereinafter, the passage of the game ball through the probability variation region in the big hit game state is also referred to as V winning.

Although not shown, the main board 11 has a space for mounting an external output signal terminal for outputting an external output signal, which will be described later, and a land required for soldering the external output signal terminal. , A wiring pattern for connecting the land and the CPU 103 is provided. External output signal terminals are attached and detached as needed.

The board surface configuration shown in FIG. 8-1 is an example. For example, the winning ball device 6A in which the first starting winning opening is formed is a game ball (or a game area) that has passed through the left side (left side area) of the game area. The variable winning ball device 6B, which is provided so that only the game ball that has passed through the left side (left side area) of the above can pass through, and the passing gate 113IW41 and the second starting winning opening are formed, is on the right side of the game area. It may be provided so that a game ball that has passed through (the right side area) (or only a game ball that has passed through the right side (right side area) of the game area) can pass through. For example, it can be realized by changing the arrangement and shape of the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the obstacle nail.

(Big hit probability, time saving loss probability)
8-2 and 8-3 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the jackpot probability and the time saving loss probability for each set value. Of these, FIG. 8-2 shows the jackpot probability and the time saving loss probability when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 8-3 shows the jackpot probability and the time saving loss probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In this example, it is configured so that it can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (in this example, the jackpot probability is different), and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to check the current setting value or change the setting value by executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, in this example, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in 6 stages of the setting values "1" to "6". Not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps, for example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) and 8-3 (A), the non-probability change state (low) is performed both when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In the probability state (normal state or time saving state), the setting value "1" is the lowest with the jackpot probability "205/65536" (about 1/319), which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "242/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is high (about 1/270), which is the most advantageous setting for the player.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B) and 8-3 (B), the probability change state (probability change state) in both the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol. In the high probability state), the case where the set value is "1" is the lowest (about 1/32) with the jackpot probability "2050/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "2420/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is high (about 1/27), which is the most advantageous setting for the player. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, in this example, the jackpot probability is increased 10 times in the probabilistic state as compared with the non-probability state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it does not matter which of the set values "1" to "6" is set (furthermore, whether it is in a probabilistic state). Regardless of whether it is in a non-probability state), the time saving loss probability is constant as "164/65536" (about 1/400). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it does not matter which of the set values "1" to "6" is set (furthermore, whether it is in a probabilistic state). Regardless of whether it is in a non-probability state), the time saving loss probability is constant as "328/65536" (about 1/200). That is, in this example, the determination value for determining the time reduction is the same regardless of the set value.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, even when the jackpot probability is different depending on the set value as described above and the time reduction probability is set to be constant, no time reduction is lost. By making the probabilities different for the set values "1" to "6", the number of determined values for each set value may be matched.

In addition, it may be configured to be controllable to a small hit game state. When the small hit is also determinable, for example, the small hit probability may be constant regardless of any of the set values "1" to "6".

Further, when the small hit is also configured to be determinable, it may be configured so that there is a small hit with a time reduction that is controlled to a time reduction state triggered by the small hit.

The examples shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 are examples, and various modes can be considered as methods for setting the jackpot probability and the time saving loss probability. For example, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the time saving loss probability is about 1/400, and the variation of the second special symbol. When the display is executed, the case where the time saving loss probability is about 1/200 is shown, but conversely, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the time saving loss probability is about 1/200. When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, the time saving loss probability may be configured to be about 1/400.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-4 (A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-4 (B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to either "10R jackpot A" or "10R jackpot B".

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to either "10R jackpot A" or "10R jackpot B".

"10R jackpot A" is controlled to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and shifts to a probability variation state when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the jackpot game state, and shifts to a time saving state when the game ball does not pass. It is a big hit to make. In "10R jackpot A", the period in which the probability variation region is controlled to the open state is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, so that the jackpot is a type in which it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the probability variation region.

"10R jackpot B" is controlled to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds, shifts to a probability change state when the game ball does not pass through the probability change area during the jackpot game state, and is a time saving state when the game ball does not pass. It is a big hit to shift to. In "10R jackpot B", the period in which the probability variation region is controlled to the open state is as long as 10 seconds, so that the jackpot is a type in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the probability variation region.

In this example, when the time saving state (high base state) is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the control of the time saving state (high base state) is continued until the variation display of 50 times or 100 times is completed. Further, if the probability change state (high probability state) is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, the control of the probability change state (high probability state) is continued until the 100-time variation display is completed. In this example, when it is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state), it is also controlled to the time saving state (high base state).

In this example, two types of jackpot types are provided, but only one type may be provided, or three or more types may be provided. In addition, as a big hit type, if the time saving state (high base state) controlled after the big hit game is maintained until the next big hit occurs, or if the game ball wins in the probability change area during the big hit game, after the big hit game A controlled probabilistic state (high probability state) may be provided so as to be maintained until the next big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and a big hit is obtained, it is determined as "10R big hit A" with a probability of 40%, and 60%. It is determined as "10R jackpot B" with the probability of. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and a big hit is obtained, it is determined as "10R big hit A" with a probability of 17%. It is determined as "10R jackpot B" with a probability of 83%.

That is, in this example, the jackpot is controlled by any of a plurality of types depending on whether the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the jackpot triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. It is configured so that the decision rate of the book is different. Specifically, when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, rather than the "10R jackpot A". It is configured so that the ratio determined as "B" is high. In this example, "10R jackpot B" is easier for the game ball to win in the probabilistic region during the jackpot game than "10R jackpot A" (see FIG. 8-4 (A)), after the jackpot game. The advantage is high in that the number of time reductions is large (see FIG. 8-5 (A)). With such a configuration, different playability can be exhibited when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

In addition, in this example, in the time saving state (high base state), winning to the second starting winning opening is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low base state). Therefore, in the time saving state (high base state), the variable display of the second special symbol, which has a high advantage, is easily executed, and the player is motivated to play in the time saving state C, which is controlled based on the establishment of the relief time saving. Can be held in.

On the other hand, in this example, there is a non-probability change state in which the relief time is shortened when the big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The number of fluctuations in is 800, which is common. With such a configuration, the relief time is shortened while enhancing the interest by demonstrating different playability between when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The number of fluctuations in the non-probability change state for establishing the above is common, and it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in gambling and to make an appropriate degree of relief.

Further, in this example, the relief time reduction is established when the relief time reduction is established triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when the relief time reduction is established triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The advantage of the time saving state, which is controlled based on the above, is common to the time saving number of 800 times. With such a configuration, the relief time is shortened while enhancing the interest by demonstrating different playability between when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The advantage of the time saving state, which is controlled based on the establishment of, is common, and it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in gambling and to make an appropriate degree of relief.

FIG. 8-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time reductions for each transition opportunity. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in this example, when a 10R jackpot A occurs and the game ball does not win in the probability variation region, the time reduction state is controlled to 50 times, and the 10R jackpot B is set. When the game ball is generated and the game ball wins in the probability change region, it is controlled to a time saving state of 100 times (and a probability change state of 100 times). Further, when the time-saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal state, the time-saving state is controlled to 100 times. In the high base state (probability change state, time saving state), even if the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state transition control is not performed (the time saving state is not controlled to 100 times of time saving). This is because the relief degree of the player is not reduced. For example, if the time-saving state is controlled to continue until the next big hit, the time-saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed, and the control is re-controlled to the time-saving state of 100 times. , It is not preferable because it controls from a state that is advantageous to the player to a state that is disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, it is configured to control the time saving state to the time saving state of 100 times of the time saving number only when the gaming state controlled when the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed is the normal state.

Further, when the fluctuation is performed 800 times in the non-probability change state (low probability state) without being controlled by the big hit, the time reduction state is controlled to the time reduction state (relief time reduction) of 800 times.

In this example, there are a plurality of types of jackpots having different advantages of the time saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state (specifically, 10R jackpot A with 50 time reductions and 10R jackpot with 100 time reductions). B), the relief time reduction is faster than the time reduction state controlled after the jackpot game of a specific jackpot type among multiple types (for example, the number of time reductions controlled after the end of the jackpot game by 10R jackpot A is 50 times). The time saving state (in this example, the number of time saving times is 800 times) controlled based on the establishment is configured to have a higher advantage. With such a configuration, the time saving state (that is, the time saving state C) controlled based on the establishment of the relief time saving is better than the time saving state (that is, the time saving state A) controlled after the big hit game of a specific jackpot type. However, in that it has a high degree of advantage, it is possible to give the player a willingness to play in a short relief time.

Further, in this example, while it is configured so that one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot probabilities can be set, the time saving state when the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the time saving state (the time saving state ( That is, the selection ratio of the advantage of the time saving state A) (for example, the ratio of which of 50 times and 100 times the time saving number is selected after the big hit game) is common regardless of which set value is set. Is. Further, the advantage of the time saving state (that is, the time saving state C) when the time saving state is controlled based on the establishment of the relief time saving is common regardless of which set value is set (for example). The number of time reductions due to the relief time reduction is 800 times regardless of the set value). With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling due to a setting change, and it is possible to realize sound playability.

FIG. 8-5 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the relief time reduction arrival rate for each set value. The relief time reduction arrival rate is the rate controlled to the time reduction state via the relief time reduction. Since the time saving state via the relief time saving is controlled by fluctuating n times (800 times in this example) without being controlled by the jackpot game state, the relief time saving arrival rate K is as follows. It can be calculated in this way.

K = (1-ML) ⁿ = {(P-1) ÷ P} ⁿ
(K = Relief time reduction arrival rate, P = Big hit probability ML denominator, n = Number of fluctuations)

Specifically, for example, if the set value is "1", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/319, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 8.1%, and if the set value is "2", the jackpot probability ML is Since it is about 1/310, the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 7.5%, and if the set value is "3", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/300, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 6.9%. If the set value is "4", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/290, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 6.3%, and if the set value is "5", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/280. The relief time reduction arrival rate K is 5.7%, and if the set value is "6", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/270, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 5.1%.

In this way, the lower the jackpot probability is, the higher the relief time reduction arrival rate is. As a result, the player can be rescued even if the set value has a low jackpot probability.

Further, in this example, the higher the jackpot probability is the set value, the higher the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state (time saving state A) through the jackpot gaming state, while the lower the jackpot probability is, the shorter the relief time is. Is more likely to be controlled in the time saving state (time saving state C), and the time saving state (time saving state C) controlled based on the relief time saving is more controlled after the end of the jackpot game state. The advantage is higher in that the number of time reductions is larger than that of the state (time reduction state A) (see FIG. 8-5 (A)). With such a configuration, even if the jackpot probability is set to a low set value, the time-saving state (time-saving state C) controlled based on the establishment of the relief condition is the end of the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to more effectively rescue the player in that the advantage is higher than that of the time saving state (time saving state A) which is controlled later.

(Variation pattern table)
8-6 and 8-7 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature unit 006IW. Of these, FIG. 8-6 (A) shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table A for big hits excluding the relief time shortening rush fluctuation. Further, FIG. 8-6 (B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table B for deviation in the normal state. Further, FIG. 8-6 (C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table C for the deviation in the time saving state controlled via the jackpot. Further, FIG. 8-6 (D) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table D for deviation in the time reduction state controlled via the time reduction deviation.

Further, FIG. 8-6 (E) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table E for the deviation in the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving. Further, FIGS. 8-7 (F) and 8-7 (G) show specific examples of fluctuation pattern tables F and G for deviation within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened. Of these, the fluctuation pattern table F shown in FIG. 8-7 (F) is a fluctuation pattern table for immediately before the relief time reduction, which is selected when the number of reserved storages (for example, the total number of reserved storages) is 3 or less. Further, the fluctuation pattern table F shown in FIG. 8-7 (G) is a fluctuation pattern table for immediately before the relief time reduction, which is selected when the number of reserved storages (for example, the total number of reserved storages) is 4 or more.

If the deviation is within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, the fluctuation pattern is selected using the fluctuation pattern tables F and G shown in FIGS. 8-7 (F) and (G). In the period from the RAM clear to the big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected using the fluctuation pattern table B shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) even if the fluctuation is within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened. Is.

Further, FIG. 8-7 (H) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table H for deviation in the probabilistic state. However, in this example, even in the probabilistic change state or the time saving state, when the number of reserved storages is not 1 or more (when there is no reserved storage), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table B.

Further, FIGS. 8-7 (I) and 8-7 (J) show specific examples of the variation pattern tables I and J for the deviation in the relief time shortened inrush variation. Of these, the variation pattern table I shown in FIG. 8-7 (I) is a variation pattern table selected in the non-time saving state (normal state). Further, the fluctuation pattern table J shown in FIG. 8-7 (J) is a fluctuation pattern table selected when the time is shortened.

If there is a deviation in the relief time reduction rush fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern is selected using the fluctuation pattern tables I and J shown in FIGS. 8-7 (I) and (J), but the RAM is cleared. In the period from the break to the big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected by using the fluctuation pattern table B shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) even if the relief time shortening rush fluctuation is out of order.

Further, FIGS. 8-7 (K) and 8-7 (L) show specific examples of the fluctuation pattern tables K and L for the jackpot in the relief time shortening rush fluctuation. Of these, the variation pattern table K shown in FIG. 8-7 (K) is a variation pattern table selected in the non-time saving state (normal state). Further, the fluctuation pattern table L shown in FIG. 8-7 (L) is a fluctuation pattern table selected when the time is shortened.

When a big hit occurs in the relief time reduction rush fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern is selected using the fluctuation pattern tables K and L shown in FIGS. 8-7 (K) and (L), but the RAM is cleared. In the period from the break to the big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected by using the fluctuation pattern table A shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) even when the big hit occurs in the relief time shortening rush fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in this example, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation patterns include the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 (super reach α), and the fluctuation pattern PB2. It is determined to be one of -3 (super reach β). It should be noted that the variation pattern for the big hit secures a special figure variation time that is 10,000 ms longer than the variation pattern for the miss that performs the same reach effect. This is a blessing effect that congratulates the big hit after performing a reach effect of the same length as the out-of-range fluctuation, and a re-lottery effect that makes it appear as if the lottery is being performed again (for example, 10R big hit A). This is because the jackpot symbol shown is temporarily stopped, and a re-lottery effect is performed to change the jackpot symbol to indicate the 10R jackpot B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in this example, when the deviation occurs in the normal state, the fluctuation patterns include the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation) and the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach). , The fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) are determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), in this example, when there is a deviation in the time saving state controlled via the jackpot, the fluctuation pattern includes the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening fluctuation) and the fluctuation. It is determined to be one of pattern PA1-3 (shortening variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), and variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), in this example, when the deviation occurs in the time reduction state controlled via the time reduction deviation, the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening fluctuation), It is determined to be one of the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation), the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (E), in this example, when there is a deviation in the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 (extremely shortened fluctuation) is used as the fluctuation pattern. , The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) are determined.

As shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C), 8-6 (D), and 8-6 (E), in this example, the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening fluctuation) and fluctuations occur in the time-saving state. The rate at which the pattern PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation) and the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 (extremely shortened fluctuation) are determined is high, and the average fluctuation time is shorter than in the normal state. Further, even in the same time saving state, in the time saving state controlled via the time saving deviation, the selection probability of the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening fluctuation) is 80 as compared with the time saving state controlled via the jackpot. It is as high as%, and the average fluctuation time is short. In addition, in the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 (extremely shortened fluctuation) is as high as 99%, which is the same as in the time saving state controlled via the time saving deviation or the jackpot. In comparison, the average fluctuation time is even shorter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (F), in this example, if the time is out of the range within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, the number of reserved storages (for example, the total number of reserved storages) is 3 or less. For example, the fluctuation pattern can be one of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β). The probability of being determined and determined by the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation) is as high as 90%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (G), in this example, if the time is out of the range within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, the number of reserved storages (for example, the total number of reserved storages) is 4 or more. For example, the fluctuation pattern can be one of the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation), the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β). The probability of being determined and determined by the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation) is as high as 90%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (H), in this example, when the deviation occurs in the probabilistic state, the fluctuation patterns include the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening fluctuation) and the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach). ), The fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (E), when determining the fluctuation pattern of the deviation fluctuation, the time saving state via the relief time saving is shorter than the time saving state via the jackpot gaming state. The selection rate of fluctuation patterns with fluctuation time is high. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the relief time is shortened after playing the game for a long period of time.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (E), when determining the fluctuation pattern of the deviation fluctuation, the time saving state via the relief time saving is more reach than the time saving state via the jackpot gaming state. The selection rate of the fluctuation pattern that accompanies the effect is low. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the relief time is shortened after playing the game for a long period of time.

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (H), in this example, the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortened fluctuation) is determined with a high probability of 90% in the probabilistic state, and the average fluctuation time is further averaged than in the time-shortened state. Is getting shorter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (I), in this example, when the relief time saving rush fluctuation causes a deviation in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 (time saving rush deviation) is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Will be done. When the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is determined, a time saving rush effect is performed to notify that the time saving state is shifted (rushing) via the relief time saving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (J), in this example, when the relief time saving rush fluctuation causes a deviation in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 (time saving promotion loss) is determined as the fluctuation pattern. NS. When the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is determined, the time saving promotion effect for notifying the transition to the time saving state (promotion) via the relief time saving is performed. Hereinafter, the transition from the time-saving state via the time-saving loss to the time-saving state via the relief time-saving may be referred to as "promotion".

It should be noted that the time-saving rush effect and the time-saving promotion effect are both effects performed when the time-saving state C is controlled, but the contents of the effects are different. Specifically, in the time saving rush effect, a character string indicating that the time saving state C is controlled is displayed on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-42 (G)), while in the time saving promotion effect, the time saving state C is displayed. A character string indicating control and promotion is displayed on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-45 (D)). Further, in the time-saving rush effect, the right-handed notification image is displayed to promote right-handed striking (see FIG. 8-42 (H)), while in the time-saving promotion effect, the right-handed notification image is not displayed. (See FIG. 8-45 (D)). In this way, the notification mode of controlling to the time saving state C is different between the case of being controlled from the normal state to the time saving state C and the case of being controlled (promoted) from the time saving state B to the time saving state C. ing. As a result, the player can be given a special feeling when the time saving state is promoted, and the interest can be improved.

It should be noted that the notification mode of controlling to the time saving state C is common between the case of being controlled from the normal state to the time saving state C and the case of being controlled (promoted) from the time saving state B to the time saving state C. May be good. For example, in any case, the variation pattern PA3-1 may be selected and the time saving rush effect may be performed. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of fluctuation patterns and the number of effect data, and save the storage capacity.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (K), in this example, when the relief time saving rush fluctuation causes a big hit in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is changed to the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 (time saving rush rush big hit). It is determined. When the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is determined, a time-saving rush effect is performed to notify the transition to the time-saving state (rushing) via the relief time-saving, and then a big hit is notified and a blessing effect is produced. And re-lottery production will be performed. It should be noted that the effect performed after the time-saving rush effect may be an effect that can be executed even when another variation pattern is selected, but an effect that is not executed when another variation pattern is selected. This may make the player feel unexpected or special.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (L), in this example, when a big hit occurs due to the relief time saving rush fluctuation in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is changed to the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 (time saving promotion pretending big hit). It is determined. When the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 is determined, after the time reduction promotion effect is performed to notify the transition to the time reduction state (promotion) via the relief time reduction, a big hit is notified and a blessing effect is produced. And re-lottery production will be performed. It should be noted that the effect performed after the time reduction promotion effect may be an effect that can be executed even when another variation pattern is selected, but is not executed when another variation pattern is selected. This may make the player feel unexpected or special.

In addition, although the length of the fluctuation time is different depending on the case where the relief time shortened rush fluctuation causes a deviation and the case where the relief time shortened rush fluctuation causes a big hit, the fluctuation pattern having the same length of fluctuation time or a common one. The variation pattern may be selected. As a result, the storage capacity can be saved.

The method of setting the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 is an example, and various modes can be considered.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (E), the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 of the extremely shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds is high during the time saving state via the relief time saving, and the fluctuation display is displayed. Since the digestion speed is fast, there are few types of feasible advance notice effects and look-ahead advance notice effects. For example, when the time is shortened via the relief time saving, the effect image is displayed at the edge of the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect of turning on the lamp or the LED, the predetermined effect sound, or the normal effect. An effect that outputs different fluctuating stop sounds is executed.

Further, in this example, the case where the fluctuation pattern table E dedicated to the time saving state via the relief time saving is provided, but the fluctuation pattern table E dedicated to the time saving state via the relief time saving is not provided, for example, via the jackpot. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by using the fluctuation pattern table C (see FIG. 8-6 (C)) in the time saving state.

Further, in this example, when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, the case of switching to the fluctuation pattern tables F and G (see FIGS. 8-7 (F) and (G)) is shown. , Not limited to such aspects. For example, the fluctuation pattern table may be switched so that the reach ratio gradually decreases as the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened, or the number of divisions such as 100 or 200 remaining fluctuations. Only in the case of, the fluctuation pattern table may be switched so that the remaining number of fluctuations can be suggested.

(Direction control command)
8-8 and 8-9 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Fluctuating pattern command). The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when any of the commands 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol.

Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is out of line (no time reduction). be.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command) (time reduction loss designation command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is set to the time reduction deviation.

The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (10R jackpot A designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 10R jackpot A. .. Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (10R jackpot B designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is 10R jackpot B. ..

The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (relief time reduction number 1 designation command) for designating the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times of 126 times or less) until the relief time is shortened. In this example, the value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (the number of times of 126 times or less) until the relief time is shortened is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 1 designated command. For example, when the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 1, the command 9501 (H) is transmitted as the rescue time reduction number 1 designation command, and when the remaining number of fluctuations is 126, the command is transmitted. The command 957E (H) is transmitted as a rescue time reduction number 1 designation command. In this example, when the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 127 times or more, the maximum value of 7F (H) is set in the EXT data, and the command is uniformly designated as the relief time reduction number 1 designation command. The command 957F (H) is transmitted to.

The command 96XX (H) is an effect control command (relief time reduction number 2 designation command) for designating the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100 times) until the relief time is shortened. In this example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100 times) until the relief time is shortened is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 2 designated command. For example, when the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 100, the command 9601 (H) is transmitted as a command for specifying the number of relief times 2, and when the remaining number of fluctuations is 700, the command is transmitted. The command 9607 (H) is transmitted as a command for specifying the number of times of relief time reduction 1.

The command 97XX (H) is an effect control command (command for specifying the number of times of relief time for restoration) that specifies the number of remaining fluctuations (the number of times in units of 100 times) until the relief time is shortened at the time of power restoration. In this example, when the power is restored, the EXT data of the command for specifying the number of times of relief time for restoration is set with a value corresponding to the number of remaining fluctuations until the time for relief is shortened and transmitted. For example, when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened at the time of power restoration is 100 times or less, the command 9701 (H) is transmitted as a command for specifying the number of relief time reductions at the time of restoration, and the remaining number of fluctuations is 701 times or more. If the number of times is 800 or less, the command 9708 (H) is transmitted as a command for specifying the number of times of relief time for restoration.

In this example, the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened can be specified in units of 126 times, and when the remaining number of times is 127 times or more, it can be specified in units of 100 times. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, two commands may be combined and transmitted so that even if the remaining number of times is 127 or more, the two commands can be identifiable and transmitted in units of one time.

The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation A designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation B designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. be.

The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation A designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds. The command A101 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation B designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. be.

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of the jackpot game. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game.

The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big winning opening) for designating the display during the round during the big hit game. The number of rounds to be displayed in "XX" is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big winning opening) that specifies the display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a command for designating a prize in the prize opening) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the prize opening.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has decreased by one. The command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has decreased by 1.

The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state A designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the time saving state at the end of the big hit game. The command E002 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction state B designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the time reduction state when the time reduction is lost. The command E003 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction state C designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the time reduction state at the time of relief time reduction. The command E004 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state specification command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the probability change state.

The command E100 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed notification start designation command) for designating the start of right-handed notification. The command E101 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed notification end designation command) for designating the end of the right-handed notification.

The command F000 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The command F1XX (H) is an effect control command (set value command) indicating that the set value indicated by XX is set. For example, a setting value command (F101 (H)) that specifies a setting value "1" when the setting value is "1", and a setting value command (F102) that specifies a setting value "2" when the setting value is "2". When (H)) is the setting value "3", the setting value command (F103 (H)) for specifying the setting value "3" is set to specify the setting value "4" when the setting value is "4". When the value command (F104 (H)) is the set value "5", the set value "5" is specified. When the set value command (F105 (H)) is the set value "6", the set value is "6". A setting value command (F106 (H)) for specifying is transmitted.

When the effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 8-8 and 8-9, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. The effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating the game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Game control main processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the game control main process in the feature unit 006IW. In this example, the processes of steps S1 to S7, the processes of steps S8 to S9, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 are the same as those processes shown in FIG.

In this example, when the effect control command instructing the recovery from the power failure is transmitted in step S7, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction counter for counting the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened. Control is performed so that a value corresponding to the value of the current relief time reduction counter is set and a recovery relief time reduction specification command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS11). For example, when the value of the current relief time reduction counter is 100 or less, the CPU 10 controls to transmit the command 9701 (H) as a recovery time reduction designation command. Further, for example, when the value of the current relief time reduction counter is 701 or more and 800 or less, the CPU 10 controls to transmit the command 9708 (H) as a recovery time reduction designation command. Therefore, in this example, if the RAM clear process is not executed and the recovery process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the command for specifying the number of times of relief time for recovery is transmitted, and the remaining time until the current relief time is shortened. The number of fluctuations is notified.

In this example, a case is shown in which a command for specifying the number of times of relief time for recovery is transmitted separately from the command for recovery at the time of power failure recovery, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the EXT data of the recovery command (for example, the power-on designation command) transmitted in step S7 may be configured to be set with a value corresponding to the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened and transmitted.

Further, when the effect control command instructing the initialization is transmitted in step S9, the CPU 103 sets "800" in the relief time reduction counter (step 113IWS12). Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter. That is, in this example, if a big hit does not occur even if the fluctuation display is executed 800 times after the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the relief time is shortened and the time is controlled to the shortened state. Will be. In this example, the initial value to be set in the relief time reduction counter can be specified based on the effect control command for instructing the initialization to be transmitted in step S9.

In this example, when the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter to make the initial setting, but only in such a mode. Instead, it may be configured not to perform the initial setting of the relief time reduction counter when the RAM clear processing is executed. With such a configuration, the game can be started from the state where the value of the relief time reduction counter on the previous day is continued, so that the investment amount until the relief time is shortened can be reduced and the player is not disadvantaged. be able to.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, the relief time reduction counter is not initially set only when the ON of the clear switch is detected (Y in step S3) and the RAM clear processing is executed, and the RAM is configured. When an abnormality is detected (N in steps S4 and S5) and the RAM clear process is executed, the relief time reduction counter may be initially set.

If the output signal from the clear switch is turned on when the power is turned on, the hold storage information and the time reduction flag information are initialized in step S8, and the relief time reduction counter is also initialized in step 113IWS12. On the other hand, at the time of recovery from the power failure, the hold storage information, the time reduction flag information, and the relief time reduction counter information are backed up before the power failure occurs. As a result, for example, even if a power failure occurs at a timing immediately before reaching the relief time reduction, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

For example, if four hold memories are stored and a power failure occurs during the execution of the 799th fluctuation (relief time reduction counter = 1) since the previous jackpot control, the power failure is assumed. Since the hold storage information, the time reduction flag information, and the relief time reduction counter information were initialized when the information was restored from, it was decided to control the time reduction state via the relief time reduction (corresponding to the 800th fluctuation). Despite the fact that the hold memory is stored), the player will not be controlled in a time-saving state after being recovered from the power failure, which will be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by not initializing the hold storage information, the time reduction flag information, and the relief time reduction counter information at the time of recovery from the power failure.

In this example, when the output signal from the clear switch is on, the configuration is such that the relief time reduction counter information is also initialized (step 113IWS12), but the output signal from the clear switch is on. In this case, the hold storage information and the time reduction flag information may be initialized, and the relief time reduction counter information may not be initialized. Specifically, by performing the process of step S8, the hold storage information and the time saving flag information may be initialized, but the process of step 113IWS12 may not be performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game store from intentionally initializing the relief time reduction counter information, and it is possible to guarantee the degree of relief of the player.

(Game control timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 006IW. In the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 006IW, after step S27, the CPU 103 can confirm the control state of the gaming machine with a test device (a device used for performing an actual shooting test of the gaming machine) outside the gaming machine. In order to do so, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal is performed (step 113IWS28). By making it possible to specify the internal state of the gaming machine in the test device, it is possible to smoothly perform the actual shooting test of the gaming machine. The main board 11 is electrically connected to a space for mounting a test signal terminal for outputting a test signal, a land required for soldering the test signal terminal, and the land and the CPU 103. A wiring pattern is provided. The test signal terminals are attached and detached as needed. For example, a game machine (test machine) used for an actual shooting test is equipped with a test signal terminal, but a game machine (mass production machine) installed in a game store is not equipped with a test signal terminal. May be good. The CPU 103 performs the test terminal process (step 113IWS28) regardless of whether or not the test signal terminal is attached. Further, in step S23, the CPU 103 outputs the signal shown in FIG. 8-12 to an external device such as a hall management computer, an information display device for displaying game history information for each game machine, and a call lamp for calling a game clerk. Perform the processing to be performed.

(External output signal)
FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an external output signal output externally from the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 8-12, in this example, the external output signal terminals of terminal numbers 1 to 12 are attached.

A prize ball signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 1. The prize ball signal is a signal that is externally output for 0.1 seconds each time a predetermined number of prize balls (10 in this example) are paid out, and then the external output is stopped for 0.1 seconds.

A door / frame opening signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 2. The door / frame opening signal is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the period in which the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is open (that is, the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is opened. It is a signal indicating that it is in a state).

All symbol confirmation count signals are assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 3. The all symbol confirmation count signal is a signal that is output externally for 0.1 seconds each time the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped (that is, a signal indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is executed and the stop display is performed). ).

All start port signals are assigned to the external output signal terminals of terminal number 4. The all start port signals are signals that are externally output for 0.1 seconds for each winning to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and then the external output is stopped for 0.1 seconds.

One jackpot signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 5. The jackpot 1 signal is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the entire jackpot game (that is, a signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress). Note that the jackpot 1 signal is not output to the outside during the high base state, unlike the jackpot 2 signal described later.

Two jackpot signals are assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 6. The jackpot 2 signal is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the entire jackpot game and during the high base state (that is, a signal indicating that the player is in a continuous villa).

A high base 1 signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 7. The high base 1 signal is a signal (that is, a signal indicating that the time saving state C) is continuously output to the outside during the time saving state (that is, the time saving state C) that is controlled based on the establishment of the relief time saving. be.

A high base 2 signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 8. The high base 2 signal is a signal (that is, a signal indicating that the time saving state A) is continuously output to the outside during the time saving state (that is, the time saving state A) that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game.

A high probability signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 9. The high-probability signal is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the high-probability state (that is, a signal indicating that the high-probability state (probability variation state) is present).

An out signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 10. The out signal is a signal that is output externally for 0.1 seconds each time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls are ejected from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and then the external output is stopped for 0.1 seconds. (That is, a signal indicating the number of game balls fired).

A winning signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 11. The winning signal is an external output for 0.1 seconds each time a predetermined number of prize balls (10 in this example) are paid out when winning is generated in all the winning openings, and then an external output is output for 0.1 seconds. It is a signal to be stopped.

A security signal is assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 12. The security signal is a signal that is output externally for 30 seconds when the initialization process is executed when the power is turned on. In addition, the security signal is output externally for 4 minutes when fraudulent activity (for example, detection of abnormal winning or switch abnormality) is detected. Further, when an error (for example, magnetic detection) that is the target of stopping the game is detected, the security signal is externally output for 4 minutes until the power is turned off and after the power is turned on again (that is, after the error is cleared). In addition, the security signal is output externally in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode.

With external devices such as a hall management computer, an information display device that displays game history information for each game machine, and a call lamp for calling a game clerk, the number of big hits can be measured by one big hit signal, and one big hit signal and one big hit. The number of consecutive villas can be measured by two signals, and the number of relief time reduction controls can be measured by one high-base signal.

Further, in this example, there are a time saving state A via a jackpot, a time saving state B via a time saving loss, and a time saving state C via a relief time saving, which correspond to a time saving state C via a relief time saving. The high base 1 signal and the high base 2 signal corresponding to the time saving state A via the jackpot can be output from different terminals to the outside of the gaming machine. With such a configuration, in the external device, when the high base 1 signal is in the on state, it is possible to identify the time saving state C via the relief time saving, and when the high base 2 signal is in the on state, it is a big hit. It becomes possible to identify the time saving state A via the time saving, and when the jackpot 2 signal is on and the jackpot 1 signal, the high base 1 signal and the high base 2 signal are all off, the time saving via the time saving is lost. It becomes possible to identify the state B. That is, in the external device, it is possible to measure the number of times controlled by the time saving state A via the jackpot, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving.

Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-12, for the time saving state B which is controlled based on the time saving out-of-time symbol being stopped, a terminal capable of outputting the corresponding signal may be separately provided. , The high base 1 signal may be associated and output externally (that is, the time saving state B and the time saving state C may be shared).

By receiving an external output signal output from the gaming machine, an external device such as a hall management computer can measure the number of big hits, the number of consecutive villas, the number of control of each time saving state, etc. of each gaming machine. It is possible to calculate various data related to the game such as the start value and the base value.

The start value is a value indicating how many times the special figure game is executed for 100 fired game balls, and can be calculated based on the reception status of the total symbol confirmation number signal and the out signal. For example, if the signal for the number of times all symbols are confirmed is received 5 times while the out signal is received 10 times, the start value becomes 5.

In the gaming machine of this example, whether the gaming ball passes through the right side (right side area) or the left side (left side area) of the game area, and whether it is controlled in the low base state or the high base state. Depending on the situation, the ease of execution of the special figure game is configured to be different. Therefore, in the gaming machine of this example, among the start values, for example, in the normal state (low base state), by performing an external output that can specify whether the game is controlled in the normal state (low base state) or the high base state. The first start value is a value indicating how many times the special figure game has been executed for 100 game balls fired in the base state), and the special figure game for 100 game balls fired in the high base state. The value indicating how many times was executed is distinguished as the second start value so that it can be calculated by the external device. Specifically, if the jackpot 2 signal, the high base 1 signal, and the high base 2 signal are all in the off state, it can be specified as a normal state (low base state), and the jackpot 1 signal is in the off state. If the jackpot 2 signal is on, or if either the high base 1 signal or the high base 2 signal is on, it can be identified as the high base state.

The first start value is a measure of ease of playing. For example, even if the special figure game is executed the same number of times, the investment amount of the player is small if the game machine has a large first start value, and the investment amount of the player is small if the game machine has a small first start value. Will increase. The second start value is a measure of fluctuation efficiency in a high base state. For example, even if the jackpot probability in the high base state is the same, the larger the second start value of the gaming machine, the shorter the period until the next jackpot occurs (that is, the consecutive villas occur in a short period of time). .. Therefore, both the first start value and the second start value are one of the important values for the hall side to specify the state of the gaming machine.

Further, in the gaming machine of this example, even in the time saving state, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern is different between the time saving state A via the jackpot, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving. Since it is configured as such (see FIGS. 8-6 (C), (D), and (E)), it is assumed that the start values are different from each other. In addition, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B (that is, it is easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening) in the time saving state A via the big hit, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving. If it is configured to be different, it is assumed that the start value will be further different. Therefore, in the gaming machine of this example, as described above, the second time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the time-saving state C are supported by performing an external output that can specify which time-saving state is controlled. The start value A, the second start value B, and the second start value C can be distinguished and calculated by an external device.

The base value indicates the ratio of the game balls paid out (excluding during the big hit game) to the 100 fired game balls, and is a value indicating the ball ejection rate other than during the big hit game. .. The base value can be calculated based on the reception status of the prize ball signal and the out signal. For example, if the prize ball signal is received twice while the out signal is received 10 times, the base value becomes 20. The larger the base value, the longer the period during which the player can play with the ball, so it can be said that the gaming machine is easy for the player to play.

In the gaming machine of this example, whether the gaming ball passes through the right side (right side area) or the left side (left side area) of the game area, and whether it is controlled in the low base state or the high base state. Depending on the situation, the ease of obtaining the prize ball is configured to be different. Therefore, in the gaming machine of this example, by performing an external output that can specify whether the control is in the normal state (low base state) or the high base state, for example, among the base values, the normal state (low base state) The value indicating the ratio of the game balls paid out to 100 game balls fired in the base state) is set as the first base value, and the value is paid out to 100 game balls fired in the high base state. A value indicating the ratio of the game balls can be calculated separately as the second base value.

Further, in the gaming machine of this example, even in the time saving state, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern is different between the time saving state A via the jackpot, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving. Since it is configured as such (see FIGS. 8-6 (C), (D), and (E)), it is assumed that the base values are different from each other. In addition, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B (that is, it is easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening) in the time saving state A via the big hit, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving. If it is configured to be different, it is assumed that the base value will be further different. Therefore, in the gaming machine of this example, as described above, the second time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the time-saving state C are supported by performing an external output that can specify which time-saving state is controlled. The base value A, the second base value B, and the second base value C can be distinguished and calculated by an external device.

The data that can be calculated by an external device such as a hall management computer by the external output signal output by the gaming machine of this example is not limited to the start value and the base value. For example, the number of outs indicating the launched game balls, the difference indicating the difference between the number of launched game balls and the number of paid out game balls, and the special prize (again from the time when the big hit occurs in the low base state). Period until transition to low base) Average number of outs per time, special prize (period from the time when a big hit occurs in the low base state to transition to low base again) Average difference number per time, high base state Controlled number of times, average number of outs in high base state, jackpot probability in high base state, number of jackpots (including jackpot in high base state), average number of outs per jackpot, per jackpot The average difference number, the average number of starts required until a big hit occurs, the first hit probability (the average number of starts until the first big hit), and the like can also be calculated. Further, in the gaming machine of this example, since an external output that can specify whether or not the game is controlled in the time saving state and which time saving state is controlled is performed, these values are also in the normal state and the time saving state. The time saving state A via the jackpot, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving can be calculated separately.

With such a configuration, in this example, various values related to the game (for example, start value, base value, etc.) can be accurately calculated externally by distinguishing between the normal state and the time saving state. Further, in this example, among the time saving states, the time saving state A via the jackpot, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving are distinguished, and various values related to the game (for example, the start value) are distinguished. , Base value, etc.) can be calculated accurately externally.

In addition, since it is possible to specify the trigger, timing, and number of times controlled to a high base state in an external device such as a hall management computer, for example, the ID information of the card inserted into the card unit and the face authentication function (for example,) , User analysis function using the camera mounted on the card unit) In combination with the authentication result, what kind of customer base is the player when the actual operation relief time reduction arrival rate and the number of relief times are reached, etc. It is possible to analyze the operation of gaming machines in amusement stores.

(Test signal)
8-13 and 8-14 are explanatory views showing an example of a test signal externally output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 has a gaming machine test signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), a gaming machine test signal terminal 1B shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), and a gaming machine test shown in FIG. 8-13 (C). The signal terminal 2A and the symbol data signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-14 (D) are attached.

At the gaming machine test signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), the launch position designation signal 1 to the launch position designation signal 3 are output (see pin numbers 6 to 8). For example, the launch position designation signal 1 is output (turned on) in a gaming state in which the player is expected to perform a left-handed strike (a gaming method in which a gaming ball is launched aiming at an area on the left side of the gaming area). It is a signal. The launch position designation signal 2 is a signal that is output (turned on) in a game state in which the player is expected to perform a middle strike (a game method in which a game ball is launched aiming at a central area of the game area). .. The firing position designation signal 3 is a signal that is output (turned on) in a gaming state in which the player is expected to make a right-handed strike. As described above, the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 are signals indicating a firing state indicating which region in the game region the game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device.

In the gaming machine test signal terminal 1B shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), a special symbol 1 hit signal, a special symbol 1 high probability state signal, a special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal, a special symbol 1 time reduction signal, and a special symbol 1 time reduction signal. The symbol 1 relief count arrival signal is output (see pin numbers 20 to 24). For example, the special symbol 1 hit signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (during the confirmation period). The special symbol 1 high probability state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the probability variation state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. The special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the time saving state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. The special symbol 1 time reduction loss signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a time reduction deviation symbol (during the confirmation period). The special symbol 1 relief count arrival signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the relief time reduction variation is reached based on the variation of the first special symbol.

In the gaming machine test signal terminal 2A shown in FIG. 8-13 (C), a special symbol 2 hit signal, a special symbol 2 high probability state signal, a special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal, a special symbol 2 time reduction signal, and a special symbol 2 time reduction signal. The symbol 2 relief count arrival signal is output (see pin numbers 12 to 16). For example, the special symbol 2 hit signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (during the confirmation period). The special symbol 2 high probability state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the probability variation state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. The special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the time saving state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. The special symbol 2 time-saving loss signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a time-saving loss symbol (during the confirmation period). The special symbol 2 relief count arrival signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the relief time reduction variation is reached based on the variation of the second special symbol.

Further, at the gaming machine test signal terminal 2A shown in FIG. 8-13 (C), a winning easy state designation signal 1, a winning easy state designation signal 2, and a winning easy state designation signal 3 are output (pin numbers 25 to 25). See 27). For example, the winning easy state designation signal 1 is a signal that is output (turned on) when controlled in the time saving state (time saving state A) via the jackpot (when the time saving flag A is set). .. The winning easy state designation signal 2 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the time saving state (time saving state B) is controlled (when the time saving flag B is set) via the time saving deviation. The winning easy state designation signal 3 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the time saving state (time saving state C) via the relief time saving is controlled (when the time saving flag C is set).

At the symbol data signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), symbol 1 data bit 0 to symbol 1 data bit 7 and symbol 2 data bit 0 to symbol 2 data bit 7 can be output (see pin numbers 1 to 16). For example, the symbol 1 data bit0 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol fluctuates and stops at a symbol that is out of working hours. The symbol 1 data bit1 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol fluctuates and stops at a symbol that is out of time. The symbol 1 data bit2 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol fluctuates and stops at the jackpot symbol. In this example, the symbol 1 data bit3 to the symbol 1 data bit7 are not output, but for example, the first special symbol can be stopped fluctuating at the small hit symbol, and the big hit type and the small hit type can be specified. You can do it.

For example, the symbol 2 data bit0 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol stops fluctuating with a symbol that is out of working hours. The symbol 2 data bit1 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol stops fluctuating due to a symbol that is out of time. The symbol 2 data bit2 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol stops fluctuating at the jackpot symbol. In this example, the symbol 2 data bit3 to the symbol 2 data bit7 are not output, but for example, the second special symbol can be stopped fluctuating at the small hit symbol, and the big hit type or small hit type can be specified. You can do it.

The gaming machine test signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), the gaming machine test signal terminal 1B shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), and the gaming machine test signal terminal 2A shown in FIG. 8-13 (C). In addition to the test signals described above, various signals can be output from the symbol data signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-14 (D).

(Test terminal processing)
8-15 and 8-16 are flowcharts showing processing examples related to the output of each test signal in the test terminal processing. Note that in FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16, the process of outputting an external output signal other than the signals shown in FIGS. 8-13 and 8-14 is omitted.

In the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 first clears the bits of each signal in the test signal output buffer of the output port buffers (step 113IWS31). Then, when the jackpot symbol is being determined (Y in step 113IWS32), when the jackpot period including the fanfare period and the ending period is in progress (Y in step 113IWS33), or when any of the time reduction flags is set (Y). In step 113IWS34 Y), the bit of the emission position designation signal 3 in the test signal output buffer is set (step 113IWS35). The time saving flag includes a time saving flag A indicating that the time saving state is A, a first time saving flag B indicating that the time saving state is B, and a time saving flag C indicating that the time saving state is C. Is done.

If neither the jackpot symbol determination period, the jackpot period including the fanfare period and the ending period, and any time reduction flag is set (N in step 113IWS34), the bit of the emission position designation signal 1 in the test signal output buffer. Is set (step 113IWS36).

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal state, the firing position designation signal 3 is output when the symbol stop period is started (Y in step 113IWS32), while the time-saving out-of-time symbol is stopped in the normal state. If it is displayed, the time reduction flag B is set when the symbol stop period of the symbol that is out of time reduction ends, so that the firing position designation signal 3 is output at the end of the symbol stop period (step 113 IWS34). Y). That is, it is configured so that the switching timing of the launch position designation signal differs depending on the trigger for shifting to the time saving state.

Further, here, by switching the outputs of the launch position designation signals 1 and 3, it is possible to notify the external device (test device) of information indicating which method the player is expected to hit in the gaming state. However, by setting / resetting a single launch position designation signal, information indicating which method the player is expected to hit is notified to the external device (test device). It may be a possible configuration. For example, in the case of N in step 113IWS34, the firing position is specified by shifting to step 113IWS37 without performing the processing of step 113IWS36, or by not performing the processing of step 113IWS31 and instead of the processing of step 113IWS36. By performing the process of clearing the bit of the signal 3, information indicating which way the player is expected to hit is displayed depending on whether or not the bit of the launch position designation signal 3 is set. It may be configured so that it can be notified to an external device (test device).

Further, when the jackpot symbol determination period in the first special symbol is in progress (Y in step 113IWS37A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the signal per special symbol (step 113IWS37B) and sets the bit of the symbol 1 data bit2 (step 113IWS37B). Step 113 IWS37C).

Further, when the CPU 103 is in the time saving time loss symbol determination period in the first special symbol (Y in step 113IWS37D), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 time saving time loss signal (step 113IWS37E), and sets the bit of the symbol 1 data bit1. (Step 113IWS37F). The processing of steps 113IWS37E and S37F can be output even if the relief time reduction counter becomes 0. As will be described later, when the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed in the relief time-saving rush fluctuation, the time-saving state via the relief time-saving is preferentially controlled over the time-saving state via the time-saving time-saving. A signal indicating that the out-of-order symbol has been stopped and displayed is appropriately output to the outside.

Further, the CPU 103 sets the bit of the symbol 1 data bit0 (step 113IWS37H) when the symbol determination period without time reduction in the first special symbol is in progress (Y in step 113IWS37G).

Further, when the jackpot symbol determination period in the second special symbol is in progress (Y in step 113IWS38A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the signal per special symbol 2 (step 113IWS38B) and sets the bit of the symbol 2 data bit2 (step 113IWS38B). Step 113 IWS38C).

Further, when the CPU 103 is in the time saving time loss symbol determination period in the second special symbol (Y in step 113IWS38D), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 2 time saving time loss signal (step 113IWS38E), and sets the bit of the symbol 2 data bit1. (Step 113IWS38F). The processing of steps 113IWS38E and S38F can be output even if the relief time reduction counter becomes 0. As will be described later, when the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed in the relief time-saving rush fluctuation, the time-saving state via the relief time-saving is preferentially controlled over the time-saving state via the time-saving time-saving. A signal indicating that the out-of-order symbol has been stopped and displayed is appropriately output to the outside.

Further, the CPU 103 sets the bit of the symbol 2 data bit0 (step 113IWS38H) when the symbol determination period without time reduction in the second special symbol is in progress (Y in step 113IWS38G).

Further, when the relief time reduction number is reached based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol (Y in step 113IWS39A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 relief number arrival signal (step 113IWS39B). Further, when the relief time reduction number is reached based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol (Y in step 113IWS39C), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 2 relief number arrival signal (step 113IWS39D). Specifically, when the time saving flag C is set, a flag is set according to which of the "first" and "second" data is set in the special symbol pointer, and any special is set based on the flag. It is possible to identify whether the number of relief times has been shortened based on the fluctuation of the symbol. In this example, when the relief time reduction number is reached based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the special symbol 1 relief count arrival signal is instantaneously output, but the relief is based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. During the period controlled by the time saving state via the time saving, the special symbol 1 relief number arrival signal may be continuously output. Similarly, in this example, when the number of relief times shortened is reached based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the special symbol 1 relief count arrival signal is instantaneously output, but based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. During the period controlled by the time saving state via the relief time saving, the special symbol 2 relief number arrival signal may be continuously output.

Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the probability variation state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol (Y in step 113IWS40A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 high probability state signal (step 113IWS40B). Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the probability variation state based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol (Y in step 113IWS40C), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 2 high probability state signal (step 113IWS40D). Specifically, when the probability variation flag is set, the flag is set according to which of the "first" and "second" data is set in the special symbol pointer, and any special symbol is set based on the flag. It is possible to specify whether or not the probabilistic state is controlled based on the fluctuation of.

Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the time saving state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol (Y in step 113IWS41A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal (step 113IWS41B). Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the time saving state based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol (Y in step 113IWS41C), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal (step 113IWS41D). Specifically, when the time saving flag is set, the flag is set according to which of the "first" and "second" data is set in the special symbol pointer, and any special symbol is set based on the flag. It is possible to specify whether or not the probabilistic state is controlled based on the fluctuation of.

Further, when the time saving flag A is set (Y in step 113IWS42A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the winning easy state designation signal 1 (step 113IWS42B). Further, when the time saving flag B is set (Y in step 113IWS42C), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the winning easy state designation signal 2 (step 113IWS42D). Further, when the time saving flag C is set (Y in step 113IWS42E), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the winning easy state designation signal 3 (step 113IWS42F). As will be described later, when a big hit occurs in the time saving state, each time saving flag is reset at the stop timing of the big hit fluctuation, and the time saving flag A can be set at the end of the big hit. When the 10R jackpot A occurs, the winning easy state designation signal 1 is temporarily turned off during the period from the stop timing of the jackpot fluctuation to the jackpot end timing.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits each signal as a test signal to the test signal terminal by outputting the contents of the test signal output buffer to the output port (step 113IWS43). By outputting the test signal in this way, the internal state of the gaming machine can be specified on the test device side.

(Special design normal processing)
8-17 and 8-18 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 113IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is confirmed. If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step 113IWS52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second hold storage number counter for counting the second hold storage number is 0. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to the data indicating "second" (step 113IWS53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 113IWS54).

In this feature unit 006IW, by executing the processes of steps 113IWS52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are executed in the order in which the game ball wins the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. It may be configured as follows.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 113IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 113IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has a storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always extracted is the first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched.

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (step 113IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number from the random number buffer area (step 113IWS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 113IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads a hit determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs a big hit determination. The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) with a hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. It is a program. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. In this case, if the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is not set (if the probability variation state is low), the CPU 103 has a jackpot determination value for low probability (FIGS. 8-2 (A) and 8-3). (See (A)) is used to make a jackpot determination. Further, if the probability variation flag is set (in the high probability state), the CPU 103 uses the jackpot determination value for high probability (see FIGS. 8-2 (B) and 8-3 (B)). Make a big hit judgment. When the value of the random number for hit determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot.

When it is decided to make a big hit (Y in step 113IWS63), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (step 113IWS64). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (10R jackpot A or 10R jackpot B) corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type (step 113IWS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS70.

On the other hand, if it is not decided to make a big hit (N in step 113IWS63), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not any of the time saving flag A to the time saving flag C is set (step 113IWS79). If any of the time saving flag A to the time saving flag C is set (that is, if it is in the time saving state), the process proceeds to step 113IWS66. In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS79, when the time saving state is in progress, it is determined that the time saving is lost as it is without performing the time saving deviation determination processing of step 113IWS81.

In this example, the time-saving pattern cannot be stopped when the time is shortened, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time saving deviation determination (step 113IWS81) is executed even in the time saving state, and if it is determined that the time saving is out, the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed, but the game state shifts or the time-saving based on the stop of the time-saving out-of-time symbol. The number of times may not be set (disabled). In that case, although the time-saving out-of-time symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, a symbol different from the time-saving out-of-time design (for example, a time-saving no-time-out design) may be stopped and displayed as a decorative design or a small design.

If it is controlled to the time saving state C and the time saving count state B can be controlled to 100 times based on the time saving deviation symbol stopping when the value of the time saving number counter is 600, the time saving state is set. Since the number of times changes from 600 times to 100 times, the degree of relief of the player becomes low. Therefore, as described above, in the time-saving state, the time-saving out-of-time symbol cannot be stopped, or the game state transition control based on the time-saving out-of-time symbol stop is not invalidated, which is disadvantageous for the player. Is prevented from doing.

If neither of the time reduction flags is set (that is, if it is not in the time reduction state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step 113IWS80). If the probability change flag is set (that is, if it is in the probability change state), the process proceeds to step 113IWS66. In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS80, when it is in the probabilistic state, it is determined that the time saving is lost as it is without performing the time saving deviation determination processing of step 113IWS81.

If the probability change flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the probability change state), the CPU 103 uses a time reduction loss determination table for determining whether or not the time reduction is lost, and a lottery process based on the time reduction deviation determination random number is used. (Step 113IWS81). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the time saving loss determination table for the first special symbol is selected, and it is determined that the time saving is lost with a probability of about 1/400. (See FIG. 8-2). If the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the time saving loss determination table for the second special symbol is selected, and it is determined that the time saving is lost with a probability of about 1/200 (). See Figure 8-3).

In this example, by performing the special symbol normal processing, the relief time reduction condition (relief time reduction count counter value is subtracted) for controlling the relief time reduction regardless of the variable display result (big hit, time reduction no loss, time reduction loss). It is configured so that "0") can occur. As described above, in this example, the variable display of a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example) is completed in the time saving state A based on the big hit and in the time saving state B based on the stop of the time saving symbol. However, it is controlled to the time saving state C based on the fact that the next big hit did not occur, but when the variable display result of the fluctuation that the relief time saving condition is satisfied becomes a big hit, or the relief time saving condition is It is assumed that the variable display result of the established fluctuation may be out of time. Therefore, as will be described in detail later, when the variable display result of the fluctuation in which the relief time saving condition is satisfied becomes a big hit, the time saving state A is controlled based on the big hit, and the variable display of the fluctuation in which the relief time saving condition is satisfied is displayed. If the result is out of time, the time saving state C is controlled based on the relief time saving.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display during the time reduction state is 0 (step 113IWS66). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the time reduction counter value (step 113IWS67), and confirms whether or not the subtracted time reduction counter value is 0 (step 113IWS68). ). If the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction end flag indicating that the time reduction state ends at the end of the fluctuation (step 113IWS69).

In this example, steps 113IWS66 to S69 are executed before the count processing of the number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction after step 113IWS71 to perform the subtraction processing of the time reduction counter. I can't be limited. For example, it may be configured to execute the subtraction process of the time reduction counter after executing the counting process of the number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction after step 113IWS71. In this case, for example, in the case of a variable display that shortens the relief time, if the subtraction process is executed after setting "800" in the time reduction counter (see step 113IWS172), the value of the time reduction counter becomes 1 extra. Since the value is subtracted, the value of the time reduction counter may be added by 1 again after the subtraction process in the variable display in which the relief time is shortened. Further, it may be configured to set "801", which is one more time reduction counter, in advance.

After step 113IWS69, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability change flag is set (step 113IWS69a). If the probability change flag is set (that is, if it is in the probability change state), the process proceeds to step 113IWS69b. In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS69a, the process of subtracting the relief time reduction counter after step 113IWS70 is not executed when the probability change state is in effect. With such a configuration, in this example, when the number of fluctuations in the non-probability change state (that is, the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic change state is not included) reaches a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example), the relief time is shortened. It will be controlled to the time saving state C.

When the probability change flag is set (that is, in the probability change state), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the probability change number counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display in the probability change state is 0. Confirm (step 113IWS69b). If the value of the probability variation counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the probability variation counter (step 113IWS69c) and confirms whether or not the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS69d). ). If the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation end flag indicating that the probability variation state ends at the end of the fluctuation (step 113IWS69e). Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS76.

When the probability change flag is not set (that is, when the probability change state is not set), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 113IWS70Y). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (Y in step 113IWS70), the process proceeds to step 113IWS84. When the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 at this point, the timing after the time reduction state (time reduction state C) via the relief time reduction has already been controlled (the time reduction state C is controlled or the time reduction state C). It is a timing in which the normal state is controlled after the fluctuation is performed 800 times in the above state), and the big hit that is the trigger for setting 800 in the relief time reduction counter is not generated. If the value of the relief time reduction counter is not 0 (N in step 113IWS70), the value of the relief time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 (step 113IWS71). Further, in this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS71, regardless of whether the variation display of the first special symbol is executed or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. , The value of the relief time reduction counter is updated uniformly.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (step 113IWS72). If the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 126 or less (N in step 113IWS72), the CPU 103 sets the value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter in the EXT data, and issues the relief time reduction 1 designation command. Control to transmit to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS73). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 9501 (H) as the relief time reduction 1 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 126, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 957E (H) as the relief time reduction 1 designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS74). If the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84. If the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a relief time reduction determination flag indicating that the time reduction state is controlled at the end of the fluctuation based on the occurrence of the relief time reduction (step 113IWS75). .. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (Y in step 113IWS72), the CPU 103 uniformly sets 7F (H) as EXT data, and commands 957F as a relief time reduction 1 designation command. (H) is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS76). Next, in the CPU 103, is the number of remaining fluctuations up to the relief time shortened in units of 100 times (in this example, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times)? It is confirmed whether or not (step 113IWS77). Whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction is in units of 100 can be determined by checking the value of the relief time reduction counter. If the remaining number of fluctuations up to the relief time reduction is in units of 100 times, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter in the EXT data, and directs and controls the relief time reduction 2 designation command. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 (step 113IWS78). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 100, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 9601 (H) as the relief time reduction 2 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 700, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the command 9607 (H) as the relief time reduction 2 designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84.

In this example, when the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) counts the number of remaining fluctuations up to the relief time reduction and transmits the relief time reduction number 1 designation command and the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to count the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened and execute the fanning effect and the countdown effect described later.

Further, for example, when the relief time reduction counter is set (set "800") at the timing when the relief time is shortened and the relief time reduction is configured to be continuously generated as described later, the relief time reduction is set to the first time. It is configured to send the relief time reduction number 1 specified command and the relief time reduction number 2 specified command only when the relief time is reduced, and when the relief time is shortened after the second time, the relief time reduction number 1 specified command and the relief time reduction number 2 specified command are transmitted. It may be configured not to.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type (step 113IWS84). In this case, for example, if it is decided to use the 10R jackpot A, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "3", and if it is determined to be the 10R jackpot B, the stop symbol of the special symbol is set to "7". If it is decided that the special symbol is out of time, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "2", and if it is decided that it is out of time (no time reduction), the stop symbol of the special symbol is "2". -"Is determined. Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined stop symbol of the special symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 113IWS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 113IWS86).

(Variation pattern setting process)
8-19 and 8-20 are flowcharts showing a variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step 113IWS1701). If the jackpot flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 113IWS1702A). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (that is, if the fluctuation is a relief time reduction), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the relief time reduction determination flag is set (step 113IWS1702BA). At this point, the case where the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 and the relief time reduction determination flag is set is the case where the relief time is shortened, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 and the relief time is reduced. The case where the time reduction determination flag is not set is the case where the next big hit has not occurred since the relief time has already been controlled. If the rescue time reduction determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1702E. When the relief time saving determination flag is set, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag B is set (step 113IWS1702BB), and if it is not set, the CPU 103 uses FIG. 8 as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table L for jackpot shown in -7 (L) is selected (step 113IWS1702C). If the time saving flag B is set, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot variation pattern table K shown in FIG. 8-7 (K) as the table for determining the variation pattern (step 113IWS1702D). Further, if the value of the relief time reduction counter is not 0 (that is, the fluctuation does not result in the relief time reduction), the CPU 103 is used as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6 (A). (Step 113IWS1702E). In this example, the relief time reduction determination flag is not set when the time reduction state A and the time reduction state C are controlled (the condition for controlling the relief time reduction is not satisfied). Therefore, in step 113IWS1702BB. , Only the presence or absence of the set of the time saving state B is determined.

If the jackpot flag is not set (that is, if it is off), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 113IWS1702F). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (that is, if the fluctuation is a relief time reduction), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the relief time reduction determination flag is set (step 113IWS1702GA). At this point, the case where the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 and the relief time reduction determination flag is set is the case where the relief time is shortened, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 and the relief time is reduced. The case where the time reduction determination flag is not set is the case where the next big hit has not occurred since the relief time has already been controlled. If the relief time reduction determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1703. When the relief time saving determination flag is set, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag B is set (step 113IWS1702GB), and if it is not set, the CPU 103 uses FIG. 8 as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table I for jackpot shown in -7 (I) is selected (step 113IWS1702H). If the time saving flag B is set, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot fluctuation pattern table J shown in FIG. 8-7 (J) as the table for determining the fluctuation pattern (step 113IWS1702I). In this example, the relief time reduction determination flag is not set when the time reduction state A and the time reduction state C are controlled (the condition for controlling the relief time reduction is not satisfied). Therefore, in step 113IWS1702GB. , Only the presence or absence of the set of the time saving state B is determined. Further, if the value of the relief time reduction counter is not 0 (that is, the fluctuation does not result in the relief time reduction), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 or more and 10 or less (step). 113IWS1703). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 or more and 10 or less (that is, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 1 or more and 10 times or less), the CPU 103 determines the value of the total hold storage counter. Check if is 3 or less. In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, it may be configured to confirm whether or not the value of the first hold storage number counter or the second hold storage number counter is 3 or less.

If the value of the total pending storage counter is 3 or less (Y in step 113IWS1704), the CPU 103 serves as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern for the deviation immediately before the relief time reduction shown in FIG. 8-7 (F). The variation pattern table F of (step 113IWS1705) is selected. If the value of the total pending storage counter is 4 or more (N in step 113IWS1704), the CPU 103 serves as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern for the deviation immediately before the relief time reduction shown in FIG. 8-7 (G). The variation pattern table G of (step 113IWS1706) is selected.

If the value of the relief time reduction counter is not 1 or more and 10 or less (N in step 113IWS1703), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability change flag is set (step 113IWS1707). If the probability change flag is set (that is, in the probability change state), the CPU 103 uses the fluctuation pattern table for deviation in the probability change state shown in FIG. 8-7 (H) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. Select H (step 113IWS1708). However, in this case, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage counter, selects the variation pattern table H on condition that the value of the total pending storage counter is 1 or more, and sets the value of the total pending storage counter. If is 0 (that is, if there is no hold storage), the variation pattern table B for deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) is selected.

If the probability change flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag A indicating that the time saving state is controlled via the jackpot is set (step 113IWS1709). If the time saving flag A is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the jackpot), the CPU 103 uses the jackpot as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table C for the outlier in the controlled time saving state is selected (step 113IWS1710). However, in this case, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage counter, selects the variation pattern table C on condition that the value of the total pending storage counter is 1 or more, and sets the value of the total pending storage counter. If is 0 (that is, if there is no hold storage), the variation pattern table B for deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) is selected.

If the time saving flag A is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag B indicating that the time saving state is controlled via the time saving deviation is set (step 113IWS1711). If the time saving flag B is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the time saving deviation), the CPU 103 uses the time saving deviation as shown in FIG. 8-6 (D) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table D for the loss in the time saving state controlled via the method is selected (step 113IWS1712). However, in this case, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage counter, selects the variation pattern table D on condition that the value of the total pending storage counter is 1 or more, and sets the value of the total pending storage counter. If is 0 (that is, if there is no hold storage), the variation pattern table B for deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) is selected.

If the time saving flag B is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag C indicating that the time saving state is controlled via the relief time saving is set (step 113IWS1713). If the time saving flag C is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the relief time saving), the CPU 103 uses the relief time saving as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. 8-6 (E). The variation pattern table E for the loss in the time saving state controlled via the method is selected (step 113IWS1714).

If the time saving flag C is not set (that is, in the normal state), the CPU 103 uses the fluctuation pattern for deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. Select table B (step 113IWS1715).

Next, the CPU 103 includes a variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 113IWS1702C, S1702D, S1702E, S1702H, S1702I, S1705, S1706, S1708, S1710, S1712, S1714, and S1715, and a first special symbol determination buffer. Based on the variation pattern determination random number stored in, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 is used (step 113IWS1716). In this example, by determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. After determining the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS1717).

Further, when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in step 113IWS1716, the CPU 103 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer and measures the fluctuation time. (Step 113IWS1718), the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is started (step 113IWS1719). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 113IWS1720).

Although not shown, in the period from the RAM clear to the big hit, even if it is within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, or if it is out of the relief time reduction rush fluctuation. , The variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). Further, in the period from the RAM clearing to the big hit, even if the big hit occurs in the relief time reduction rush fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern is set using the fluctuation pattern table A shown in FIG. 8-6 (A). It is the one to choose.

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process (step S112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not to make a big hit, the big hit type determination result, and the time saving type if it has not been transmitted yet. Control is performed to transmit one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of (step 113IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step 113IWS1122), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step 113IWS1123), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the relief time reduction determination flag is set (step 113IWS1132). If the relief time reduction determination flag is set, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot fluctuation occurs (step 113IWS1132A), and if it is a jackpot fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1137. In this way, when the relief time reduction determination flag is set in the jackpot fluctuation, the control related to the jackpot is given priority over the control related to the rescue time reduction. If the fluctuation is out of alignment, the right-handed LED 113IW10 is controlled to start lighting (step 113IWS1133). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS1134).

By executing the process of step 113IWS1133, in this example, when the relief time is shortened, the right-handed LED 113IW10 is started to light at the start of the symbol determination period.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to "20 seconds" in the symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step 113IWS1135). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS1136). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation A designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to send the second symbol confirmation A designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1139.

If the relief time reduction determination flag is not set in step 113IWS1132, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is determined that the time reduction is out of time (step 113IWS1124). It should be noted that whether or not it is determined that the time reduction is out of time can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop symbol of the special symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 113IWS85.

If it is determined that the time is out of time, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed LED 113IW10 (step 113IWS1125). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS1126).

By executing the process of step 113IWS1125, in this example, when the time-saving out-of-time symbol is derived and displayed, the right-handed LED 113IW10 is started to light at the start of the symbol determination period.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to "20 seconds" in the symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step 113IWS1128). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS1129). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation A designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to send the second symbol confirmation A designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1139.

Unless it is decided to be out of time (N in step 113IWS1124), the CPU 103 sets the symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to "0". A value corresponding to ".5 seconds" is set (step 113IWS1137). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first symbol confirmation B designation command or the second symbol confirmation B designation command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS1138). .. In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation B designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to send the second symbol confirmation B designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1139.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S113) (step 113IWS1139). As described above, by preferentially performing the process for controlling the relief time reduction (step 113IWS1132 to S1136) over the process for controlling the time reduction out-of-time symbol (steps 113IWS1124 to S1129), the relief time can be shortened. When the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed, the time-saving state is controlled in preference to the time-saving state via the time-saving time-saving. Although not shown in FIG. 8-21, in this example, every time the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped, the signal for the number of times the total symbol is confirmed is output externally for 0.1 seconds. Therefore, for example, a step. Immediately before 113IWS1139, the process of starting the external output of the signal of the number of times all symbols are fixed is executed. Specifically, the flag corresponding to the output of the signal of the number of times all symbols are fixed is set, and the value corresponding to the output period of 0.1 seconds is set in the timer. Then, based on the fact that those flags and timers are set, the information output process (step S23) is executed, so that the signal of the total number of symbol determinations is output to an external device such as a hall management computer. Further, based on the set timer timed out, the external output of the signal of the number of times all symbols are confirmed is stopped after 0.1 seconds.

(Special symbol stop processing)
8-22 and 8-23 are flowcharts showing a special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol confirmation period timer (step 113IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS132). ..

If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended), the special symbol stop process is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the jackpot flag is set in the CPU 103. It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step 113IWS133). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103, if set, executes the probability change flag, the time reduction flag A, the time reduction flag B, the time reduction flag C, the relief time reduction determination flag, and the number of times of the variation display during the probability change state. The probability variation counter for counting and the time reduction counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display during the time reduction state are reset (step 113IWS134).

Next, the CPU 103 sets "800" in the relief time reduction counter (step 113IWS135). Therefore, in this example, if "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter triggered by the big hit and the next big hit does not occur even if the fluctuation display of 800 times is executed after the big hit game is completed, the relief time reduction It will be controlled in a short time state.

In this example, when a big hit is obtained by executing the process of step 113IWS135, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter at the start of the fanfare period of the big hit and the initial setting is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter during the round of the jackpot game, and "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter at the start or end of the ending period of the jackpot game to make the initial setting. It may be configured as.

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed LED 113IW10 (step 113IWS136). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS137).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a large winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the large winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 113IWS139).

Next, the CPU 103 executes a process of starting the external output of the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal (step 113IWS139a). In this example, a flag corresponding to the output of an external output signal and a timer (for example, when the output period is predetermined to be 0.1 seconds) are set in step 113IWS139a, steps 113IWS174a, S174b, etc., which will be described later, and they are set. The information output process (step S23) is executed based on the setting of the flag and the timer, so that the external output signal is output to an external device such as a hall management computer. Further, based on the fact that the flag corresponding to the output of the external output signal was reset in the processing of 113IWS140d, S153a, S153b, etc., which will be described later, and that the timer set in association with the output of the external output signal timed out. The output of the external output signal is stopped.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step S144) (step 113IWS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N in step 113IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability change end flag is set (step 113IWS140a). If the probability change end flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 113IWS170, and if the probability change end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the probability change end flag (step 113IWS140b). Further, the CPU 103 resets the probability change flag and ends the time saving state (step 113IWS140c). Then, the CPU 103 executes a process of stopping the external output of the high-probability signal (step 113IWS140d). Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS170.

In step 113IWS170, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the relief time reduction determination flag is set (step 113IWS170). If the relief time reduction determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the relief time reduction determination flag (step 113IWS171), resets the time reduction flag if it is set (step 113IWS171A), sets the time reduction flag C, and sets the time reduction flag C. It is controlled to shorten the time (step 113IWS171B). Then, "800" is set in the time reduction counter (step 113IWS172). Although not shown, in step 113IWS171A, if it is set, the time saving end flag is also reset. Here, the case where the time saving end flag is set is a case where both the value of the time saving number counter and the value of the relief time saving counter become 0 in one fluctuation. For example, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 100, the time reduction out-of-time symbol is stopped and controlled to the time reduction state B.

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the time saving state C designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS173). Further, the CPU 103 executes a process of starting the external output of the jackpot 2 signal (step 113IWS174a) and also executes a process of starting the external output of the high base 1 signal corresponding to the time saving state C via the relief time saving (step 113IWS174a). 113IWS174b). After that, the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS174b, it becomes possible to identify that the relief time reduction has been established in the external device and that the time reduction state to be controlled from now on is the time reduction state C via the relief time reduction.

In this example, the relief time reduction counter is not set only by controlling the time reduction state at the timing when the relief time is shortened, and then the relief time reduction is performed at the timing when the 800-time fluctuation display is finished and the relief time is controlled to the normal state. Although the case where the count counter is set (see step 113IWS144) is shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured to control the time reduction state at the timing when the relief time is shortened and to set the relief time reduction counter (set “800”). According to such a configuration, it is possible to continuously generate the relief time reduction, and once the relief time reduction occurs, the time reduction state can be continued until a big hit occurs.

Further, in this example, "800" is set when setting the relief time reduction counter, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 each time the fluctuation display is executed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0". However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, "0" is set when setting the relief time reduction counter, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is added by 1 each time the fluctuation display is executed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "800". Based on this, it may be configured to generate a reduction in relief time.

Further, in this example, when the relief time is shortened, a case is shown in which 20 seconds longer than usual is set as the symbol confirmation period to secure an effect period such as a mode transition effect, but the image display device is used during the symbol determination period. In 5, the decorative symbol may not be displayed, but only the small symbol may be displayed so that the small symbol is not concealed by the effecting object or the like.

Further, in this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS172, 800 times, which is the same as the number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction occurs, is set as the time reduction number, but it is limited to such a mode. No. For example, in step 113IWS172, a value larger than "800" may be set in the time reduction counter, or a value smaller than "800" may be set.

Further, in step 113IWS172, a value corresponding to a plurality of types of time reduction times may be set in the time reduction counter. For example, when the relief time is shortened for the first time, "100" is set in the time reduction counter, and when the relief time is shortened for the second time, "800" is set in the time reduction counter. May be good.

Further, for example, a lottery process based on a random number may be performed to determine the number of time reductions, and in step 113IWS172, a value corresponding to the number of time reductions determined in the lottery process may be set in the time reduction counter. good. In this case, for example, the number of time reductions may be determined to be 100 times with a probability of 10% and 800 times with a probability of 90%. When determining the number of time reductions by lottery processing, the number of time reductions may be determined by using the type determination random number used for determining the jackpot type and the time reduction type, or the number of time reductions may be determined using a dedicated random number. You may.

Further, if the relief time reduction determination flag is not set in step 113IWS170, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is determined that the time reduction is out of time (step 113IWS153). It should be noted that whether or not it is determined that the time reduction is out of time can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop symbol of the special symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 113IWS85.

If it is determined that the time reduction is off, the CPU 103 sets "100" in the time reduction counter (step 113IWS164). Next, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag B and controls the time saving state (step 113IWS166).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the time saving state B designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS168). Further, the CPU 103 executes a process of starting the external output of the jackpot 2 signals (step 113IWS168a). After that, the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

By executing the processing of steps 113IWS166 and S168, in this example, when the time saving out-of-time symbol is derived and displayed, the time saving state is controlled at the end of the symbol confirmation period, and the time saving state B designation command is issued. By being transmitted, the background image can be switched according to the time saving state via the time saving deviation.

Further, by executing the process of step 113IWS168a, it becomes possible to identify in the external device that the time reduction has occurred and that the time reduction state to be controlled from now on is the time reduction state B via the time reduction. Specifically, the jackpot 2 signal has changed from the off state to the on state, but since the jackpot 1 signal, the high base 1 signal and the high base 2 signal remain in the off state, the jackpot game state and the time saving via the jackpot are shortened. It can be specified that it is neither the state A nor the time saving state C via the relief time saving, but the time saving state B via the time saving loss.

Unless it is determined in step 113IWS153 that the working hours are out of time, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving end flag is set (step 113IWS141). If the time saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving end flag (step 113IWS142).

Next, the CPU 103 resets any of the set time saving flags (any of the time saving flags A to C) and ends the time saving state (step 113IWS145). Then, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed LED 113IW10 (step 113IWS150). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS151). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS152).

Next, the CPU 103 executes a process of stopping the external output of the jackpot 2 signal (step 113IWS153a), and executes a process of stopping the high base 1 signal and the high base 2 signal if they are output externally (step 113IWS153b). .. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

In this example, when the processing of steps 113IWS141 to S152 is executed, the time saving final variation shifts to the normal state at the end of the symbol determination period and ends the right-handed notification. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, in the time saving final fluctuation, it may be configured to shift to the normal state and end the right-handed notification at the start of the fluctuation or the start of the symbol determination period.

If the time saving end flag is not set in step 113IWS141 (N in step 113IWS141), the process proceeds to step 113IWS175.

In step 113IWS175, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S110) (step 113IWS175).

In this way, by executing the processes of steps 113IWS170 to S174b with priority over the processes of steps 113IWS153 to S168, when the time-saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed in the relief time-saving rush variation, the time-saving state B via the time-saving loss is displayed. It is configured to be preferentially controlled to the time saving state C via the relief time saving. Further, the time saving state B via the time saving loss is controlled to the time saving state B of 100 times, while the time saving state C via the relief time saving is controlled to the time saving state B of 800 times, which is more advantageous than the time saving state B. Therefore, the player can be rescued even when the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed in the relief time saving rush fluctuation.

Further, since the processes of steps 113IWS170 to S174b can be executed even when the time saving state B is controlled, the time saving state B can be controlled (promoted) to the time saving state C. ..

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing a jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) executed before each round in the jackpot game. In the big hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the big winning opening pre-opening timer by -1 (step 113IWS1401). When the timer before opening the large winning opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the large winning opening is 0) (step 113IWS1402), the CPU 103 initializes the winning number counter (step 113IWS1403). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0. Further, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the round number counter (step 113IWS1405).

Next, the CPU 103 sets the opening time according to the jackpot type and the round in the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the winning opening (step 113IWS1409). Next, the CPU 103 controls the probability variation region to the open state when the starting round is eight rounds (step 113IWS1410A, S1410B). Then, the large winning opening is controlled to be in an open state (step 113IWS1410C). Specifically, the solenoid 82 is driven to control the large winning opening in an open state.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data, and controls the effect control board 12 to transmit the designated command during the opening of the winning opening (step 113IWS1411).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the process during jackpot opening (step 113IWS306) (step 113IWS1412).

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing the process during jackpot opening (step S115). In the process of opening the jackpot, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the probability-changing area switch for detecting the winning of the game ball in the probability-changing area is turned on, that is, whether or not the winning of the game ball in the probability-changing area is detected. The determination is made (step 113IWS1450A), and if it is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1451. If the probability variation region switch is turned on, control is performed to transmit the probability variation region winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step 113IWS1450B). It should be noted that, at a timing other than the round in which the winning of the game ball in the probabilistic region may occur, even if the probabilistic region switch is turned on, the winning of the game ball in the probabilistic region may be invalidated. .. For example, even if it is Y of step 113IWS1450A, if it is a round other than 8 rounds in 10R jackpots A and B (round number counter = 1 to 7, 9, 10), step 113IWS1450B may not be performed.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the probability variation region (step 113IWS1450C), and if it is not the closing timing, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1451. If it is the closing timing, the probability variation region is controlled to the closed state (step 113IWS1450D). The closing timing of the probability variation region is 0.1 seconds after the start of the 8-round round game for the 10R jackpot A, and after the start of the 8-round round game for the 10R jackpot B. 10 seconds later.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the count switch has been input (step 113IWS1451). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input. Then, when the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening is detected (Y in step 113IWS1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step 113IWS1452). Then, when the value of the winning number counter after addition becomes 10 (step 113IWS1453), the CPU 103 shifts to step 113IWS1459.

If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the opening / closing time timer (step 113IWS1454) and confirms whether or not the opening / closing time timer has timed out (step 113IWS1455). If the open / close time timer has not timed out, the process ends as it is. If the open / close time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step 113IWS1459.

In step 113IWS1459, the CPU 103 controls the large winning opening to be closed (step 113IWS1459), and proceeds to step 113IWS1460. Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 82 is stopped to control the large winning opening in a closed state.

Step 113 When shifting to IWS1460, the CPU 103 performs a process for ending the round. Specifically, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data, and controls to send a designated command to the effect control board 12 after opening the big winning opening (step 113IWS1460).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release post-processing (step 113IWS305) (step 113IWS1465).

(Big hit end processing)
FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S117) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 113IWS531), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step 113IWS535. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot flag (step 113IWS532) and controls transmission of the jackpot end designation command (step 113IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 in the big hit end display timer (step 113IWS534), and performs the process. finish.

In step 113 IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 113IWS536). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 113IWS536), the CPU 103 executes a process of stopping the output of the jackpot 1 signal (step 113IWS536a).

Next, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag A and controls the time saving state (step 113IWS537). Further, the CPU 103 executes a process of starting the output of the high base 2 signal corresponding to the time saving state A via the jackpot (step 113IWS537a).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability variation region in the jackpot game state (step 113IWS538). Specifically, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area, a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area is set, and here, if the flag is set, the game ball moves through the probability variation area. On the other hand, if the flag is not set, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the probability variation region.

If the game ball has not passed through the probability variation region in the jackpot game state, the CPU 103 sets "50" in the time reduction counter (step 113IWS539). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the time saving state A designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS540). Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS544.

When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the probability change region in the jackpot game state, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts the game state to the probability change state (step 113IWS541). Further, the CPU 103 sets "100" in the probability variation counter (step 113IWS541a) and sets "100" in the time reduction counter (step 113IWS542).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the probability change state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS543). Further, the CPU 103 executes a process of starting the external output of the high probability signal (step 113IWS543a). In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS543a, the external device is controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game, and even if the variation display is executed until the probable change state to be controlled is completed. It is possible to specify that the variation display is not counted as the number of times the variation display is executed for the relief time reduction to be established (that is, the relief time reduction counter is not subtracted).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S110) (step 113IWS544).

(state change)
Next, the state transition in the feature unit 006IW will be described. FIG. 8-27 is a state transition diagram for explaining the state transition in the feature unit 006IW. As shown in FIG. 8-27, in the normal state, when the 10R jackpot B occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation state is controlled (see step 113IWS541), and when the 10R jackpot A occurs, the probability variation state is controlled. Alternatively, when the 10R jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) (see steps 113IWS537 to S539). Further, in the normal state, even if the symbol is out of time, it is controlled to the time saving state B (time saving state via the time saving deviation) when the time saving out-of-time symbol is derived and displayed (see step 113IWS166). Furthermore, even if it is out of order, if the relief time is shortened (after RAM clear processing, after a big hit, the next big hit does not occur, the number of fluctuations is 800 times in the non-probability change state (low probability state). (When it reaches), it is controlled to the time saving state C (time saving state via the relief time saving) (see step 113IWS173).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27, when the 10R jackpot B is generated and the game ball passes through the probability variation region in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is controlled again (see step 113IWS541), and the 10R jackpot A is generated. If this is the case, or if the 10R jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) (see steps 113IWS537 to S539). Further, in the probabilistic state, when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed without the occurrence of a big hit, it is controlled to the normal state (see steps 113IWS66 to S69, S145, S69b to S69e, S140c). On the other hand, in the probabilistic state, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS80), and the relief time is not shortened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27, when the 10R jackpot B is generated and the game ball passes through the probability variation region in the time saving state A, the probability variation state is controlled (see step 113IWS541), and the 10R jackpot A is generated. If this is the case, or if the 10R jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) is controlled again (see steps 113IWS537 to S539). Further, in the time saving state A, when the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed without the occurrence of a big hit, it is controlled to the normal state (see steps 113IWS66 to S69 and S145). On the other hand, in the time saving state A, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS79), and the relief time is not shortened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27, when the 10R jackpot B is generated and the game ball passes through the probability variation region in the time saving state B, the probability variation state is controlled (see step 113IWS541), and the 10R jackpot A is generated. If this is the case, or if the 10R jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) (see steps 113IWS537 to S539). Further, in the time saving state B, when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed without the occurrence of a big hit, it is controlled to the normal state (see steps 113IWS66 to S69 and S145). On the other hand, in the time saving state B, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS79). Furthermore, even if there is no time reduction, if the relief time is shortened (after the RAM clear processing, after the big hit, and when the number of fluctuations reaches 800 times without the next big hit). It is controlled to the time saving state C (time saving state via relief time saving) (see step 113IWS173).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27, when the 10R jackpot B is generated and the game ball passes through the probability variation region in the time saving state C, the probability variation state is controlled (see step 113IWS541), and the 10R jackpot A is generated. If this is the case, or if the 10R jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) (see steps 113IWS537 to S539). On the other hand, in the time saving state C, the time saving out-of-time symbol is not derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS79), and in the time saving state C, when the 800 times variation display is completed without the occurrence of a big hit. It is controlled to the normal state (see steps 113IWS66 to S69 and S145).

Further, in this example, when the variation display of 800 times is completed without the big hit occurring in the time saving state C, the time saving state C is not controlled again, but is controlled to the normal state. After that, unless the number of fluctuations in the non-probability change state (low probability state) reaches 800 times after the execution of the RAM clear process or the occurrence of the next big hit, the relief time reduction is not established and the time reduction state C is entered. Not controlled. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound playability that does not excessively enhance the gambling while aiming at the relief of the player.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-27, the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) controlled after the end of the jackpot game state and the time saving states A to C (low probability / high base state) are , It is configured to end when the end condition associated with the variable display is satisfied. Specifically, the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) controlled after the big hit game ends when the fluctuation display is executed 100 times without the big hit occurring, and the time reduction controlled after the big hit game is shortened. The state A (low probability / high base state) is configured to end when the variable display is executed 50 times without a big hit. Further, the time saving state B (low probability / high base state) ends when the fluctuation display is executed 100 times without a big hit, and the time saving state C (low probability / high base state) has a big hit. It is configured to end when the variation display is executed 800 times without occurring.

Not limited to the configuration shown in this example, for example, a high-probability state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state is executed according to the fluctuation display (for example, for each fluctuation display or for each fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times). When it is determined to end the high probability state in the fall lottery process, the end condition is satisfied and the high base state controlled after the end of the big hit game state fluctuates a predetermined number of times without causing a big hit. It may be configured to end as if the end condition is satisfied when the display is executed. Further, for example, when it is determined to end the high probability state after the probability change number of times exceeds 100 times (time reduction number of times 100 times) in the fall lottery process executed along with the fluctuation display, the high probability state and the high probability state are high at that time. If the base state ends and it is determined in the fall lottery process that the high probability state ends before the probability variation number reaches 100 times (time reduction number 100 times), only the high probability state ends at that point, and then after that. It may be configured so that the high base state ends when the number of time reductions reaches 100 times.

Further, in this example, when a big hit occurs during the time saving state B and the game ball does not win a prize in the probability variation region, the case where the game ball uniformly shifts to the time saving state A is shown, but only in such a control mode. I can't. For example, compare the remaining number of times of the current time reduction with the number of time reductions corresponding to the case where the game ball does not win in the probability variation area (100 times in this example), and the remaining number of times of the current time reduction is larger. For example, the current time saving state B may be continued as it is.

(Timing when relief time is shortened)
Next, the timing at which the relief time reduction is established after the big hit game will be described. FIG. 8-28 is a timing chart for explaining the timing at which the relief time reduction is established after the big hit game.

FIG. 8-28 (A) is an example in which a 10R jackpot A occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region during the jackpot game (no V prize). As shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), when the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region during the jackpot game of 10R jackpot A, when the jackpot game ends (timing of FIG. 8-28 (A)). At T1), the low probability / high base state is controlled, and the update of the relief time reduction counter is started from the next fluctuation display.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), when the variation display is executed 50 times after the jackpot game is completed (timing T2 in FIG. 8-28 (A)), the number of time reductions is as high as 50 times. The base state ends, but at this time, the value of the relief time reduction counter is 750.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), when the variation display is executed 750 times after the time when the high base state after the big hit game ends (timing T2 in FIG. 8-28 (A)) (FIG. At the timing T3) of 8-28 (A), the relief time reduction is established.

FIG. 8-28 (B) is an example in which a 10R jackpot B is generated and the game ball passes through the probability variation region during the jackpot game (with V winning). As shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), when the game ball passes through the probability variation region during the jackpot game of 10R jackpot B, when the jackpot game ends (timing t1 in FIG. 8-28 (B)). In addition, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state, but since it is a high probability state, the update of the relief time reduction counter is not started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), when the variation display is executed 100 times after the jackpot game is completed (timing t2 in FIG. 8-28 (B)), the probability variation number is as high as 100 times. The probability state and the high base state of 100 times of time reduction are completed, and the update of the relief time reduction counter is started from the next fluctuation display. At this time (timing t2 in FIG. 8-28 (B)), the value of the relief time reduction counter is 800.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), when the variation display is executed 800 times after the time when the high base state after the big hit game ends (timing t2 in FIG. 8-28 (B)) (FIG. At the timing t3) of 8-28 (B), the relief time reduction is established.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when the high probability state is not controlled after the big hit game of 10R big hit A (that is, when it is controlled to the low probability / high base state), the high base state controlled after the big hit game is The period from the end to the establishment of the relief time reduction (timing T2 to T3 in FIG. 8-28 (A)) is a period during which the variation display is executed 750 times. On the other hand, when the high probability state is controlled after the big hit game of 10R big hit B (that is, when the high probability / high base state is controlled), relief is performed from the end of the high base state controlled after the big hit game. The period until the time reduction is established (timing t2 to t3 in FIG. 8-28 (B)) is a period during which the variation display is executed 800 times. Therefore, when the high probability state is not controlled after the end of the 10R jackpot A, the high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state is completed as compared with the case where the high probability state is controlled after the end of the 10R jackpot B. It can be said that the period from time to the establishment of the relief time reduction is short.

With such a configuration, even when the high base state ends without the big hit occurring again in the high base state controlled after the end of the 10R big hit A, the disappointment can be reduced and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. can.

(Output timing of external output signal)
Next, the output timing of the external output signal will be described. FIG. 8-29 is a timing chart for explaining the output timing of the external output signal. Note that FIG. 8-29 shows an example of the output timing of all the symbol fixed number signals, the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 2 signal, the high base 1 signal, the high base 2 signal, and the high probability signal among the external output signals. There is.

FIG. 8-29 (A) is an example in which a 10R jackpot A occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region during the jackpot game (no V prize). As shown in FIG. 8-29 (A), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the special symbol, the signal of the number of times all symbols are confirmed is output for 0.1 seconds. Then, when the jackpot game is started (timing T0 in FIG. 8-29 (A)), the output of the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal is started (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 113IWS139a).

Next, when the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region during the jackpot game of 10R jackpot A, when the jackpot game ends (timing T1 in FIG. 8-29 (A)), the output of the jackpot 1 signal is output. It is stopped (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 113IWS536a). Further, at this time, since the time saving state A (low probability / high base state) via the big hit is controlled, the output of the high base 2 signal corresponding to the time saving state A via the big hit is started (for example, the process of step 113IWS537a). Corresponds to).

Next, when the variable display is executed 50 times after the jackpot game is completed (timing T2 in FIG. 8-29 (A)), the high base state of 50 times of time reduction ends, so that the jackpot 2 signals and the high The output of the base 2 signal is stopped (for example, it corresponds to the processing of steps 113IWS153a and S153b).

Next, since the relief time reduction is established when the fluctuation display is executed 750 times (timing T3 in FIG. 8-29 (A)) after the high base state after the big hit game is completed, the big hit 2 signal and the relief time reduction are established. Output with the high base 1 signal corresponding to the time saving state C via the route is started (for example, it corresponds to the processing of steps 113IWS174a and S174b).

FIG. 8-29 (B) is an example in which a 10R jackpot B is generated and the game ball passes through the probability variation region during the jackpot game (with V winning). As shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the special symbol, the signal of the number of times all symbols are confirmed is output for 0.1 seconds. Then, when the jackpot game is started (timing t0 in FIG. 8-29 (B)), the output of the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal is started (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 113IWS139a).

Next, when the game ball passes through the probability variation region during the jackpot game of 10R jackpot B, the output of the jackpot 1 signal is stopped when the jackpot game ends (timing t1 in FIG. 8-29 (B)). (For example, it corresponds to the process of step 113IWS536a). Further, since the high probability / high base state is controlled at this time, the output of the high probability signal and the high base 2 signal corresponding to the time saving state A via the jackpot is started (for example, the processing of steps 113IWS537a and S543a). Corresponds to).

Next, when the variation display is executed 100 times after the jackpot game is completed (timing t2 in FIG. 8-29 (B)), the high probability state with 100 probability changes and the high base state with 100 time reductions are displayed. To finish, the output of the jackpot 2 signal, the high base 2 signal, and the high probability signal is stopped (for example, corresponding to the processing of steps 113IWS153a, S153b, S140d).

In the gaming machine of this example, for example, at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 8-29 (A), the jackpot 1 signal changes from the on state to the off state, and the high probability signal remains in the off state, so that the jackpot game ends. However, it is possible to specify in the external device that the high probability state is not controlled after the end, that is, the update of the relief time reduction counter is started from the next fluctuation display. Further, for example, at the timing t2 shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), the high-probability signal changes from the on state to the off state, and the jackpot 1 signal remains in the off state. It is possible to specify in the external device that the update of the relief time reduction counter is started from the next fluctuation display.

Further, in the gaming machine of this example, two big hit signals are output at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 8-29 (A), but since one high base signal is also output, the big hit does not occur. It is possible to identify in the external device that the time saving state C is controlled via the relief time saving. Therefore, when a big hit actually occurs after the timing T3, it is possible to specify in the external device that the big hit is not a consecutive villa big hit but a so-called first hit. Therefore, the probability of first hit (the average number of starts until the first big hit) can be calculated in the external device.

(Example of data display on an external device)
Next, the data display in the external device will be described. FIG. 8-30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data display in an external device such as a hall management computer, an information display device for displaying game history information for each game machine, and a call lamp for calling a game clerk.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-30, among the data that can be managed by the external device, the data mainly related to the relief time reduction is displayed. Specifically, "cumulative number of fluctuations", "number of fluctuations after big hit 1", "number of fluctuations after big hit 2" and "remaining number of times until relief" are displayed for each gaming machine specified by the machine number. ..

The “cumulative number of fluctuations” shown in FIG. 8-30 is data indicating the number of fluctuations executed from the time when the power is turned on to the time of data display, for example. The "cumulative number of fluctuations" is calculated based on, for example, the number of receptions of the total symbol confirmation count signal.

The "number of fluctuations after the jackpot 1" is data indicating the number of fluctuations executed from the end of the immediately preceding jackpot game to the time of data display, regardless of the jackpot type and the presence or absence of the V prize. The “number of fluctuations after jackpot 1” is calculated based on, for example, the number of receptions of all symbol confirmation count signals since the time when the jackpot 1 signal was turned from the on state to the off state.

"Number of fluctuations after big hit 2" is executed by the time of data display, starting from the end of the immediately preceding big hit game (without V winning) or the end of the controlled probability change state after the immediately preceding big hit game (with V winning). It shows the number of fluctuations made. That is, it is data indicating the number of fluctuations executed from the time when the update of the relief time reduction counter is started to the time when the data is displayed. The "number of fluctuations after big hit 2" is, for example, when the big hit 1 signal is changed from the on state to the off state and the high probability signal is left in the off state, or the high probability signal is changed from the on state to the off state and the big hit. It is calculated based on the number of times the signal has been received for all the symbol confirmation times since the time when one signal remains in the off state.

As described above, in this example, the time when the jackpot game ends is not the time when the update of the relief time reduction counter is started uniformly. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-28, when the V prize does not occur during the big hit game, at the end of the big hit game (timing T1 in FIG. 8-28 (A)), during the big hit game. When the V prize is generated, the update of the relief time reduction counter is started from the end of the probability change state controlled after the big hit game (timing t2 in FIG. 8-28 (B)). With such a configuration, the number of times the variable display is executed until the relief time is shortened differs depending on the situation, so that the interest can be improved.

However, in the external device, it is not possible to specify the time when the update of the relief time reduction counter is started only by specifying the end time of the big hit game by changing the big hit 1 signal from the on state to the off state.

Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-12, a high-probability signal corresponding to the control of the high-probability state can be externally output from the external output terminal of the terminal number 9, and as shown in FIG. 8-29 (B). In addition, the high-probability signal is externally output during the period controlled to the high-probability state after the big hit game. With such a configuration, it is possible to specify the time when the update of the relief time reduction counter is started in the external device and calculate the number of fluctuations executed up to the data display time.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-30, in the gaming machines with counter numbers 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9, since the number of fluctuations after the jackpot 1 and the number of fluctuations after the jackpot 2 are the same, V in the immediately preceding jackpot game. It can be identified that no prize is generated and the player is in a non-probable change state after the big hit game (that is, the update of the relief time reduction counter is started from the next fluctuation display). On the contrary, in the gaming machines with the counter numbers 1, 3, 4, 7, and 10, since the number of fluctuations after the big hit is 1 and the number of fluctuations after the big hit is 2, a V prize is generated in the immediately preceding jackpot game, and after the jackpot game. It can be identified that the controlled probability change state has been reached (that is, the update of the relief time reduction counter has not been started until the probability change state ends).

Further, the "remaining number of times until relief" is data indicating the remaining number of times of variation display until the relief time reduction is established. The "remaining number of times until relief" is calculated by, for example, "800" (the number of fluctuations at which the relief time is shortened)-"the number of fluctuations after a big hit 2".

With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately specify the remaining number of times of the variation display until the relief time reduction is established in the external device, while improving the interest as the configuration in which the number of executions of the variation display until the relief time reduction is established differs depending on the situation. Can be. In addition, various utilization methods can be considered for the data indicating the remaining number of fluctuation displays until the relief time reduction that can be specified by the external device is established.

For example, for the player, in an external device such as a data lamp that can be operated and viewed by the player (for example, a calling device installed on the upper part of the game machine), the remaining number of times of the variable display until the relief time is shortened is displayed. By displaying the data, it is possible to arouse the motivation to play the game, make it easier to understand the new game feature of the relief time saving function, and utilize the data to promote the operation of the game machine.

Further, for example, each game during the operation of the hall is displayed to the hall manager on the hall management computer that can be operated and viewed by the hall manager by displaying the remaining number of times of the variable display until the relief time is shortened. It can be used as data for grasping the status of machines and selecting a game machine that executes RAM clear processing after the business is closed. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8-30, the gaming machine with the machine number 1 having 98 times remaining until relief and the gaming machine with the machine number 6 having the remaining number of times 22 times are early after the start of business the next day. Although the relief time will be shortened, the players who play games with the pachinko and pachislot machines with machine numbers 1 and 6 after the start of business the next day played games with the pachinko and pachislot machines with machine numbers 1 and 6 during the previous day's business. Since it is not always the same person as the player, it can be said that relief is excessively performed. If the data can be used to identify a gaming machine with a small number of remaining times until relief, the remaining number of fluctuation displays until the relief time is shortened by executing the RAM clear process after the hall is closed is reset to 800 times. It is possible to prevent excessive relief from being performed.

It should be noted that the information indicating the remaining number of times of the variation display until the relief time reduction is established may not be displayed to the player by an external device such as a data lamp, or suggestive information (for example, less than 400 times). Whether or not) may be displayed.

In this way, various mechanisms such as improving the operating rate and suppressing excessive relief by making it possible to accurately identify the remaining number of fluctuation displays until the relief time is established by the external device of the gaming machine. Can be realized.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. 8-31 to 8-32 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 113IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 113IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 113IWS613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 113IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 113IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 113IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 113IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 113IWS618). ).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol confirmation command (1st symbol confirmation A designation command, 1st symbol confirmation B designation command, 2nd symbol confirmation A designation command, 2nd symbol confirmation B designation command) ( Step 113IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 113IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the first confirmation A command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the first confirmation B command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the second confirmation A command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the second confirmation B command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 113IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 113IWS622). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 113IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 113IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a rescue time reduction 1 designation command (step 113IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received relief time reduction 1 designation command to the relief time reduction 1 designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Store in (step 113IWS626).

If the received effect control command is a rescue time reduction 2 designation command (step 113IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received relief time reduction 2 designation command to the relief time reduction 2 designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Store in (step 113IWS628).

If the received effect control command is a recovery time reduction time reduction command (step 113IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 reaches the relief time reduction in the image display device 5 based on the received recovery time reduction number designation command. Control is performed to display the initial result according to the number of times (step 113IWS630). For example, when the EXT data of the received recovery time reduction command is "01 (H)" (when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is reduced is 100 or less), the initial result is "112". Is displayed, suggesting that the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 100 or less. Further, for example, when the EXT data of the received recovery time reduction command is "02 (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 101 times or more and 200 times or less), the initial stage. "223" is displayed as a result, suggesting that the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 101 times or more and 200 times or less. Further, for example, when the EXT data of the received recovery time reduction command is "08 (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 701 or more and 800 or less), the initial state "889" is displayed as a result, suggesting that the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 701 or more and 800 or less.

It should be noted that not only when the initial result suggesting the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed at the time of power restoration, for example, in the first variation display after power restoration, a display suggesting the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is displayed. , A combination of symbols suggesting the number of remaining fluctuations may be displayed. Further, for example, after the power is restored, a display suggesting the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened or a combination of symbols suggesting the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed within 1 to 100 fluctuations after the power is restored. The suggestion display may be configured at a relatively early stage.

If the received effect control command is a normal state specification command (step 113IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image according to the normal state (for example, a blue background image according to the sea mode) in the image display device 5. Control is performed to switch to (step 113IWS632).

If the received effect control command is a time saving state A designation command (step 113IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 presents the image display device 5 with a background image (for example, a setting sun) corresponding to the time saving state A (time saving state via a jackpot). Control to switch to the yellow background image according to the mode) is performed (step 113IWS634).

If the received effect control command is a time saving state B designation command (step 113IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 presents the image display device 5 with a background image (for example, a time saving state via the time saving state) according to the time saving state B. Control to switch to the green background image according to the forest mode) is performed (step 113IWS636).

If the received effect control command is a time saving state C designation command (step 113IWS637), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image (for example, a time saving state via the relief time saving) in the image display device 5. Control is performed to switch to the orange background image according to the tangerine field mode (step 113IWS638).

In this example, by executing the processes of steps 113IWS633 to S638, even in the same time saving state, which of the time saving state via the jackpot, the time saving state via the time saving loss, and the time saving state via the relief time saving is performed. Display different background images depending on.

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, the common background image is displayed regardless of whether the time saving state is via the jackpot, the time saving state via the time saving loss, or the time saving state via the relief time saving. It may be configured. For example, a common background image may be displayed in step 113IW634, step 113IWS636, and step 113IWS638, and a common background image may be displayed in the time saving state via the jackpot, the time saving state via the time saving loss, and the time saving state via the relief time saving. It may be configured as.

If the received effect control command is a probability change state specification command (step 113IWS639), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image according to the probability change state (for example, a red background image according to the flame mode) in the image display device 5. Control is performed to switch to (step 113IWS640).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed notification start designation command (step 113IWS641), the effect control CPU 120 controls to start lighting the right-handed notification LED 113IW20 (step 113IWS642). In this example, the right-handed notification start designation command is transmitted at the start of the symbol confirmation period when the time-shortening out-of-time symbol is derived and displayed or the relief time is shortened (see step 113IWS1126, S1134). At the start of the symbol determination period, the right-handed notification LED 113IW20 is turned on.

If the received effect control command is a right-handed notification end designation command (step 113IWS643), the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed notification LED 113IW20 (step 113IWS644).

If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo designation command (step 113IWS644A), the effect control CPU 120 starts a customer waiting timer for use in controlling the customer waiting demo effect (step 113IWS644B).

The customer waiting demo designation command is a command output from the main board 11 when there is no hold storage at the end of the symbol confirmation period or the end of the jackpot.

In addition, the customer waiting demo designation command is a command that is output even when the power is turned on (in both cases when the ram clear is performed and when the power is restored). When the set value is changed or confirmed when the power is turned on, for example, the transition to the setting change mode in which the set value can be changed by the game machine administrator (for example, a game clerk) or the game machine administrator (for example) , The game clerk) shifts to the setting confirmation mode in which the setting value can be confirmed, the setting value command is transmitted at the end of each mode, and then the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted. It should be noted that the transmission of the customer waiting demo designation command at the time of restoration of the power failure and at the end of the setting confirmation mode does not change the special symbol, the hold memory is not stored, and the big hit game state and the small hit game state. It may be performed when neither of the above is the case.

In the feature unit 006IW, a telop display effect and a demo movie effect can be executed as the customer waiting demo effect. The telop display effect is an effect of displaying a telop display area in the lower right and upper left areas of the image display device 5, and scrolling and displaying character information such as "relief time reduction mounted" in the telop display area. Further, the demo movie effect is an effect of reproducing and displaying a predetermined moving image (demo movie) on the entire surface of the image display device 5. In addition, the telop display effect and the demo movie effect may be overlapped, and in that case, the display of the telop display area is displayed on the front side of the demo movie.

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of storing the received effect control command or setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 113IWS645). ). For example, when a command for designating a large prize opening is received, a large winning opening winning flag indicating that the large winning opening has been won is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 113IWS611.

(Customer waiting demo production control process)
FIG. 8-33 is a flowchart showing the customer waiting demo effect control process. The customer waiting demo effect control process is a process performed after step S161 in the effect control process process and before steps S170 to S177. That is, the customer waiting demo effect control process is a process performed every time the effect control process process is performed. In the customer waiting demo effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs a telop display execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the telop display effect when 10 seconds have passed after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command. (Y, S251 of step 113IWS250). Specifically, the presence or absence of execution of the telop display effect is determined by using the telop display execution lottery table according to the set value.

8-34 (A) and 8-34 (B) are explanatory views showing a telop display execution lottery table. The telop display execution lottery table is assigned a judgment value corresponding to the presence or absence of execution of the telop display effect for each remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-34 (A) and (B), , The percentage of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of brevity. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the telop display execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

FIG. 8-34 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display execution lottery table used when the set value “1” is set. FIG. 8-34 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display execution lottery table used when the set value “6” is set. The illustration of the telop display execution lottery table used when the set values "2" to "5" are set is omitted.

When the telop display execution lottery table (set value "1") shown in FIG. 8-34 (A) is used, when the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 201 or more, the telop display effect is executed 30%. It is decided at the ratio of 70% that the telop display effect is not executed. When the number of times remaining until the relief time is shortened is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is determined at a rate of 40% that the telop display effect is executed, and at a rate of 60% that the telop display effect is not executed. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 11 or more and 100 or less, it is determined at a rate of 50% that the telop display effect is executed, and that the telop display effect is not executed at a rate of 50%. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, it is determined at a rate of 55% that the telop display effect is executed, and at a rate of 45% that the telop display effect is not executed.

When the telop display execution lottery table (set value "6") shown in FIG. 8-34 (B) is used, when the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 201 or more, the telop display effect is executed 60%. It is decided at the ratio of 40% that the telop display effect is not executed. When the number of times remaining until the relief time is shortened is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the telop display effect is executed, and at a rate of 30% that the telop display effect is not executed. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 11 or more and 100 or less, it is determined at a rate of 80% that the telop display effect is executed, and at a rate of 20% that the telop display effect is not executed. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, it is determined at a rate of 85% that the telop display effect is executed, and at a rate of 15% that the telop display effect is not executed.

As described above, the execution rate of the telop display effect is higher when the remaining number of times until the relief time is 10 or less than when the remaining number of times until the relief time is 11 or more. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by expecting the number of fluctuations in the relief time to be reached, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player due to the end of the game immediately before the number of fluctuations in the relief time is reached. can.

Further, as described above, the telop display effect is executed at a higher rate when the set value "6" is set than when the set value "1" is set. As a result, the player can predict the set value based on the execution frequency of the telop display effect.

In addition, the smaller the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened, the higher the telop display effect is executed. As a result, the player can predict the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened based on the execution frequency of the telop display effect.

The remaining number of times until the relief time reduction can be specified by the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. That is, before the command for specifying the number of relief time 2 indicating that the relief time is reduced to 200 is received, a lottery is performed assuming that the remaining number of times until the relief time is 201 or more, and the relief time is reduced to 200 times. Relief time reduction number 2 indicating that there is a remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is received after the specified command is received and before the relief time reduction number 2 designation command indicating that the relief time is reduced to 100 times is received. Is 101 or more and 200 or less, and a lottery is performed. I do.

When it is decided to execute the telop display effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a telop display mode determination lottery process for determining the effect mode of the telop display effect (step 113IWS253). Specifically, the effect mode of the telop display effect is determined by using the telop display mode determination lottery table according to the set value.

8-34 (C) and 8-34 (D) are explanatory views showing a telop display mode determination lottery table. The telop display mode determination lottery table is assigned judgment values corresponding to the telop display effect effect mode (color of the frame of the telop display area, blue, red) for each remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened. FIG. In the examples shown in −34 (C) and −34 (D), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the explanation. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for telop display mode determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

FIG. 8-34 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display mode determination lottery table used when the set value “1” is set. FIG. 8-34 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display mode determination lottery table used when the set value “6” is set. The illustration of the telop display mode determination lottery table used when the set values "2" to "5" are set is omitted.

When the telop display mode determination lottery table (set value "1") shown in FIG. 8-34 (C) is used, the color of the frame of the telop display area is red when the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 201 or more. Is determined at a rate of 40%, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is determined at a rate of 60%. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is decided at a rate of 70% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Is determined at a rate of 30%. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 11 or more and 100 or less, it is decided at a rate of 80% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Is determined at a rate of 20%. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, it is determined at a rate of 85% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Determined at a rate of%.

When the telop display mode determination lottery table (set value "6") shown in FIG. 8-34 (D) is used, the color of the frame of the telop display area is red when the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 201 or more. It is determined at a rate of 70% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue at a rate of 30%. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is decided at a rate of 80% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Is determined at a rate of 20%. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 11 or more and 100 or less, it is decided at a rate of 90% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Is determined at a rate of 10%. When the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, it is determined at a rate of 95% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Determined at a rate of%.

In this way, the ratio of displaying the frame color of the telop display area in red is higher when the number of remaining times until the relief time is 10 or less than when the number of times remaining until the relief time is 11 or more. It is configured to be. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by expecting the number of fluctuations in the relief time to be reached.

Further, in this way, the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red at a higher rate when the set value "6" is set than when the set value "1" is set. It is configured. As a result, the player can predict the set value depending on the production mode of the telop display effect.

Further, in this way, the smaller the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened, the higher the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red. Thereby, the player can predict the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened depending on the production mode of the telop display effect.

With such a configuration, in a configuration in which the number of executions of the variable display until the relief time reduction is established differs depending on the situation, the player is suggested to the player the number of executions of the variable display until the relief time reduction is established, thereby improving the motivation for playing. It is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 starts a telop display effect that displays the telop display area of the determined mode (step 113IWS254).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the demo movie when 3 minutes have passed after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command (Y, S256 in step 113IWS255).

Regarding the telop display and demo movie display displayed here, the display ends based on the fact that the game ball passes through the start port, the next fluctuation is started, or the player's operation is detected. To do.

In this example, the relief time reduction counter is subtracted in the non-probability state (low probability state), and the relief time reduction counter is not subtracted in the probability change state. Therefore, in the non-probability state (low probability state) before the relief time is established. Only, the telop display effect may be executed. Further, in this example, as an effect suggesting the number of times the variable display is executed until the relief time reduction state is established, the telop display effect is executed when the variable display is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. It may be possible to execute an effect suggesting the number of times the variation display is executed until the relief time reduction state is established during the execution of the variation display.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the feature unit 116IW will be described. In this embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

(External output signal) [Second embodiment]
FIG. 9-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an external output signal according to the second embodiment. Of FIGS. 9-1, FIG. 9-1 (A) shows the configuration of the conventional external output signal terminal, and FIG. 9-1 (B) shows the external output according to the second embodiment. The configuration of the signal terminals is shown.

The configuration of the terminal numbers 1 to 6 of the conventional external output signal terminals shown in FIG. 9-1 (A) is the terminal numbers 1 to 6 of the external output signal terminals shown in FIGS. 8-12 described in the first embodiment. Corresponds to the configuration of. Further, the configuration of the terminal numbers 8 to 10 of the conventional external output signal terminal shown in FIG. 9-1 (A) corresponds to the configuration of the terminal numbers 10 to 12 of the external output signal terminal shown in FIG. 8-12.

In the conventional configuration shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), three jackpot signals are assigned to the external output signal terminals of terminal number 7. The jackpot 3 signal is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the entire jackpot game (that is, a signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress).

The gaming machine in the second embodiment is also configured to be controllable in a time saving state B via a time saving loss and a time saving state C via a relief time saving, in addition to the time saving state A via the jackpot. In the conventional configuration shown in -1 (A), it is not possible to distinguish between the time saving state B via the time saving loss and the time saving state C via the relief time saving in the external device.

For example, in the external device, it is possible to identify that the variation display of the special symbol has been stopped because the signal of the number of times the total symbol is confirmed is output for 0.1 seconds. However, when the variation display result of the special symbol is an outlier symbol and is controlled to the time reduction state B via the time reduction deviation, the relief time reduction is established by executing the variation display of the special symbol, and the relief time reduction is established. In either case, two big hit signals are output from the time when the time is controlled to the time saving state C, so that the external device cannot distinguish between them.

In the external device, it is also conceivable to distinguish between the time saving state B via the time saving loss and the time saving state C via the relief time saving based on the information indicating the number of fluctuations (for example, whether or not the number of fluctuations is 800 times). However, it cannot be distinguished in the following cases. For example, the hall is closed (that is, the power supply of the gaming machine A is stopped) with the remaining number of times until the rescue time is reduced to 200 times, and the RAM clearing process is not executed on the next day. When the business was started (that is, when the power supply of the gaming machine A was restarted while maintaining the information indicating the remaining number of times until the relief time was shortened), the gaming machine A was executed 600 times after the power was turned on. Occasionally, it will be controlled to the time saving state C via the relief time saving. However, in the external device, the number of fluctuations is 600 times according to the output history of all symbol fixed number signals, and the jackpot 1 signal is in the off state and the jackpot 2 signal is in the on state, so that the base state is high. It can be specified that it was controlled, but it cannot be specified that the relief time reduction was established. Therefore, in the external device, it is determined that the time saving state B is controlled via the time saving deviation.

Therefore, in the second embodiment of the feature unit 116IW, the configuration of the external output signal terminal shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) is applied. In the configuration of the external output signal terminal shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), three jackpot signals are assigned to the external output signal terminal of terminal number 7, and the three jackpot signals are the periods of all jackpot games. It is continuously output to the outside over the middle, and is output to the outside for 0.2 seconds after the relief time reduction is established, but it is not output to the outside when it is controlled to the time reduction state A via the jackpot. The configuration of the terminal numbers 1 to 6, 8 to 10 of the external output signal terminal of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) is the conventional external output signal shown in FIG. 9-1 (A). It corresponds to the configuration of terminal numbers 1 to 6, 8 to 10.

With such a configuration, in the second embodiment of the feature unit 116IW, it is possible to specify in the external device that the relief time reduction has been established and that the time reduction state to be controlled from now on is the time reduction state C via the relief time reduction. Can be. Further, in the second embodiment of the feature unit 116IW, since the number of terminals is the same as that of the conventional configuration shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), a game equipped with a relief time saving function as in this example. It is possible to standardize the hardware configuration between the machine and the existing game machine that is not equipped with the relief time saving function, and it is possible to suppress an increase in manufacturing cost.

Further, for example, in an external device, when the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal are both on (that is, during the jackpot), the jackpot 1 signal is off and the jackpot 2 signal is on (for example,). At the timing T3) in FIG. 9-5, it can be specified that the time saving state A via the jackpot is controlled, and the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are both in the off state, and the jackpot 2 signal is in the on state. At that time, it can be specified that the time saving state B is controlled via the time saving loss, the big hit 1 signal is turned off, the big hit 2 signal is turned on, and the big hit 3 signal is turned on for 0.2 seconds. At that time (for example, timing T1 in FIG. 9-5), it can be specified that the time saving state C is controlled via the relief time saving. With such a configuration, various values related to the game (for example, start value, base value, etc.) can be distinguished from the time saving state A via the jackpot, the time saving state B via the time saving loss, and the time saving state C via the relief time saving. Can be calculated accurately by an external device.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), the jackpot 3 signal is output for 0.2 seconds at the timing controlled to the time saving state C via the relief time saving (step 113IWW174b'described later). The output may be performed for 0.2 seconds from other timings, such as the start timing of the symbol determination period of the variable display that shortens the relief time.

(Special symbol stop processing) [Second embodiment]
Next, the special symbol stop processing in the second embodiment will be described. 9-2 and 9-3 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop processing in the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-2, instead of step 113IWS139a of the first embodiment, the CPU 103 starts external output of one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals, and three jackpot signals. The process is executed (step 113IWS139a'). Further, the process of step 113IWS140d of the first embodiment is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, instead of step 113IWS174b of the first embodiment, the CPU 103 executes a process of starting external output of the jackpot 3 signal (step 113IWS174b'). Further, the process of step 113IWS153b of the first embodiment is not executed.

In step 113IWS174b', the flag corresponding to the output of the jackpot 3 signals is set, and the value corresponding to the output period of 0.2 seconds is set in the timer. Then, based on the fact that these flags and timers are set, the information output process (step S23) is executed, so that the jackpot 3 signals are output to an external device such as a hall management computer. Further, based on the set timer timed out, the external output of the jackpot 3 signal is stopped after 0.2 seconds.

(Big hit end processing) [Second embodiment]
Next, the jackpot end processing in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end processing in the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-4, instead of step 113IWS536a of the first embodiment, the CPU 103 executes a process of stopping the external output of the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal. (Step 113IWS536a'). Further, the processing of steps 113IWS537a and S543a of the first embodiment is not executed.

(Output Timing of External Output Signal) [Second Embodiment]
Next, the output timing of the external output signal in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9-5 is a timing chart for explaining the output timing of the external output signal in the second embodiment. Note that FIG. 9-5 shows an example of the output timing of all the symbol fixed number signals, the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 2 signal, and the jackpot 3 signal among the external output signals.

As shown in FIG. 9-5, when the variation display of the special symbol for which the relief time reduction is established is executed and the variation display result is stopped and displayed, the signal of the number of times the entire symbol is confirmed is output for 0.1 seconds. Then, when the relief time reduction is started (timing T1 in FIG. 9-5), the output of the jackpot 2 signal is started (for example, it corresponds to the processing of step 113IWS174a), and the jackpot 3 signal is output for 0.2 seconds. Is output (for example, it corresponds to the processing of step 113IWS174b').

In this example, all the symbol confirmation count signals and the jackpot 3 signals are output externally when the symbol of the special symbol for which the relief time is established is confirmed, but depending on the specifications of the external device, a display error or a total error may occur due to the omission of one signal. It can happen. Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the timing of external output is different between the total symbol confirmation number signal and the jackpot 3 signal. Specifically, all symbol confirmation count signals are externally output for 0.1 seconds from the start of the symbol confirmation period, and the jackpot 3 signal is externally output for 0.2 seconds from the end of the symbol confirmation period. It is configured as follows. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a display error or an aggregation error from occurring due to the omission of one signal in the external device. Not limited to the configuration of this example, when the symbol of the special symbol for which the relief time is shortened is confirmed, the external output of all the symbol confirmation count signals and the jackpot 3 signals may be started at the same time.

Next, in the time saving state C via the relief time saving, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the special symbol, the signal of the total number of times the symbol is confirmed is output for 0.1 seconds. Then, when the jackpot game is started (timing T2 in FIG. 9-5), the output of the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal is started (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 113IWS139a').

Then, when the jackpot game ends (timing T3 in FIG. 9-5), the output of the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal is stopped (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 113IWS536a'). Since the time saving state A (low probability / high base state) via the big hit is controlled after the big hit game, the output of the big hit 3 signal is continued.

Next, when the high base state after the big hit game ends (timing T3 in FIG. 9-5), the output of the big hit 2 signal is stopped (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 113IWS153a).

In the gaming machine of this example, the jackpot 2 signal is output at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 9-5, but the jackpot 3 signal is also output for 0.2 seconds, so that the jackpot does not occur and the relief time is shortened. It becomes possible to specify in the external device that the time saving state C is controlled via the route. Therefore, when a big hit actually occurs at the timing T2, it becomes possible for the external device to specify that the big hit is not a consecutive villa big hit but a so-called first hit. Therefore, the probability of first hit (the average number of starts until the first big hit) can be calculated in the external device.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment of the feature unit 006IW shown above, the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the determination result of the lottery determination (big hit determination) using the random number for the jackpot determination. Although the description has been made using a possible type of gaming machine, it may be applied to other types of gaming machines. For example, it is controlled to the small hit game state based on the judgment result of the lottery judgment (small hit judgment) using the random number for the small hit judgment, and the big hit is based on the game ball passing through the predetermined area in the small hit game state. It may be applied to a type of gaming machine that can be controlled to a gaming state (so-called two types of gaming machines). In addition, a gaming machine that can control the jackpot game state based on the judgment result of the lottery judgment (big hit judgment) using the random number for the big hit judgment, and the lottery judgment (small hit judgment) using the random number for the small hit judgment. A type of gaming machine that is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the determination result, and is combined with a type of gaming machine that can be controlled to a large hit gaming state based on the passage of a game ball through a predetermined area in the small hit gaming state. It may be applied to a so-called one-kind two-kind mixed type gaming machine).

In a so-called two-kind type or one-kind two-kind mixed type gaming machine, a small hit game state based on the variable display of the second special symbol (or a small hit game state based on a specific type of small hit among multiple types of small hits). It is also conceivable to configure the game ball so that the game ball can easily pass through the predetermined area during the period of. In such a configuration, in response to the start of the control of the small hit game state based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the signal corresponding to the control of the big hit game (for example, one big hit signal, two big hit signals, and three big hits). The output of the signal) may be started, or the output of the signal corresponding to the control of the big hit game is started in response to the passage of the game ball through the predetermined area during the small hit game state. May be good. In any case, signals corresponding to the control of the big hit game (for example, one big hit signal or two big hit signals) until a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of the big hit state or the end of the high base state). The output of the jackpot 3 signals) is continued.

In addition to this, it is possible to control the small hit game state based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and the small hit game state based on the variable display of the first special symbol (or a predetermined type different from the above specific type). In the small hit game state based on the small hit), if the game ball is configured to be difficult to pass through the predetermined area, the control of the big hit game is supported in response to the start of the control of the small hit game state. No signal (for example, 1 jackpot signal, 2 jackpot signals, 3 jackpot signals) is output, and the jackpot corresponds to the passage of the game ball through a predetermined area (due to an accidental factor) during the small hit game state. The output of the signal corresponding to the control of the game may be started.

It should be noted that the presence or absence of the output of the external output signal may be determined based on the small hit type, not limited to the classification of the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. Specifically, in the case of the above-mentioned small hit of the specific type, it is determined that the signal corresponding to the control of the big hit game is output in response to the start of the control of the small hit game state, while the above-mentioned small hit of the predetermined type is output. At the time of hit, it may be decided not to output the signal corresponding to the control of the big hit game in response to the start of the control of the small hit game state.

Then, with such an external output configuration, in the case of a specific type of small hit in the gaming machine, the same big hit effect as when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed is performed, while in the case of a predetermined type of small hit. It may be combined with a configuration that produces the same effect as when the non-big hit symbol (for example, the missed symbol) is stopped and displayed. By combining these configurations, it is possible to match the effect content displayed on the image display device 5 of the gaming machine with the display of an external device such as a data lamp.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment of the feature unit 006IW shown above, a gaming machine of a type in which the probabilistic state (including the time saving state) ends when a predetermined number of fluctuations are performed. Although the description has been made using (so-called ST machine), it may be applied to other types of gaming machines. For example, a type of gaming machine that is not controlled by the probabilistic state, a type of gaming machine that can be controlled to the probabilistic state (including the time saving state) until the next big hit, and a lottery for each change in the probabilistic state (including the time saving state) ( It may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a so-called fall lottery is performed and the probability change state is terminated according to the lottery result.

In a gaming machine of the type in which a fall lottery is performed, the advantage after the fall differs depending on the timing at which the probabilistic state falls during the period until the relief time is shortened. For example, when a probabilistic jackpot occurs, the number of fluctuations until the relief time is controlled is 800, and a fall lottery is performed for each fluctuation in the probabilistic state. Then, since the number of remaining fluctuations from the end of the probabilistic state to the occurrence of the relief time reduction differs between the case where the probabilistic state ends at the 100th fluctuation and the case where the probabilistic state ends at the 500th fluctuation, after the fall. Will have different advantages. In that case, different effects may be performed according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened. For example, the effect content in the fluctuation at the end of the probabilistic state is changed according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened, or the background image after the probabilistic state is finished and controlled to the normal state is displayed by the relief time. It may be different depending on the number of remaining fluctuations until it occurs. If the fall is decided by the fall lottery immediately after the relief time is shortened, it can be said that the situation is the most disadvantageous because the period until the next relief time is shortened is the longest.

Further, it is conceivable that the effect control CPU 120 cannot normally receive the command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. For example, it is conceivable that the command sent when the power is turned on (the command for specifying the number of times of relief time for recovery or the command for specifying the initialization) cannot be received normally due to missing commands or garbled command data. In that case, since the effect control CPU 120 cannot specify the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened, the execution of the suggestion effect (for example, the telop display effect) suggesting the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened may be restricted (prohibited). good. It should be noted that the restriction may be lifted based on the next occurrence of a big hit or a time saving loss. In addition, even during the period when the execution of the suggestion effect is restricted, when another command (for example, background specification command, variation pattern specification command) is received, the effect according to the received command is executed. There may be. Alternatively, if the command transmitted when the power is turned on cannot be received normally, the suggestion effect may be executed as if the ram was cleared (assuming that the value of the relief time reduction counter was initialized).

Further, even when the effect control CPU 120 cannot normally receive the command indicating the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction (relief time reduction number 1 designation command, relief time reduction number 2 designation command), the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is suggested. The execution of the suggestion effect (for example, the telop display effect) may be restricted (prohibited). Alternatively, it may be possible to execute the suggestion effect in a mode or a selection ratio that suggests that the number of remaining times until the relief time is shortened is large.

In this example, a predetermined value (for example, 800) is set in the relief time reduction counter only when the jackpot fluctuation is stopped (see step 113IWS135) and when the RAM is cleared (see step 113IWS12). is not it. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the relief time reduction counter at the timing controlled to the time reduction state via the relief time reduction. In that case, if the same value (for example, 800) as the value set in the time reduction counter (for example, 800) is set as a predetermined value, 800 times without a big hit after controlling the time reduction state via the relief time reduction. When the change is made, the time saving state ends and the relief time is shortened, so that the time saving state is controlled again via the relief time saving. Therefore, the time saving state C can be substantially continued until the next big hit. Further, if a value (for example, 1000) larger than the value (for example, 1000) set in the time reduction counter is set as a predetermined value, the time reduction state via the relief time reduction is controlled and then 800 without a big hit. When the number of fluctuations is made, the time saving state ends and the state shifts to the normal state, and when 200 times of fluctuations are made, the time saving state is controlled again via the relief time saving.

Further, the configuration may be such that the time saving state A can be controlled 800 times based on the big hit. For example, if 800 is set in the time reduction counter when a big hit occurs and 800 is also set in the relief time reduction counter as described above, the big hit is made after controlling to the time reduction state A. When the fluctuation is performed 800 times without occurring, the time saving state ends and the relief time is shortened, so that the time saving state is controlled again via the relief time saving. Therefore, the time saving state A can be substantially continued until the next big hit.

Further, it may be possible to control the time saving state A which is substantially continued until the next big hit, and the time saving state C which is substantially continued until the next big hit. The production content in the time saving state A and the production content in the time saving state C may be common. For example, a configuration may be configured in which a common fluctuation pattern is selected between the time saving state A and the time saving state C. Further, the suggestion effect (for example, the telop display effect) that suggests the value of the relief time reduction counter may also be able to be executed in common in the time reduction state A and the time reduction state C.

Further, in this example, it is determined that the gaming machine is a type of gaming machine that waits for the change of the other special symbol while the one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changed. It is not limited to. For example, it may be a type of gaming machine capable of executing the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the fluctuation of the second special symbol in parallel at the same time. In that case, if the relief time is shortened based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol while the time reduction deviation of the first special symbol is being performed, it is the case that the time reduction deviation fluctuation of the first special symbol is stopped. However, it may be controlled to the time saving state via the relief time saving instead of the time saving state via the time saving loss.

Further, the configuration for controlling the feature unit 006IW shown above and the time saving state via the relief time saving shown in each modification can be applied to a gaming machine having other specifications. Specifically, as an ST machine, the jackpot probability is about 1/100, the probability variation state is controlled at a rate of 100% after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the probability variation control is performed. A case will be described in which the feature unit 006IW shown above and the configuration for controlling the time saving state via the relief time saving shown in each modification are applied to the gaming machine having the configuration in which (8 times) is set. In the gaming machine of the ST machine, a plurality of types of jackpots (for example, 10R probability variation jackpot, 5R probability variation jackpot, etc.) are provided as display results of the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. When a big hit occurs, it is assumed that the big hit (for example, 10R probability variation big hit) has the highest degree of advantage at a predetermined ratio (for example, 5%). In addition, when the jackpot has the highest degree of advantage, it is controlled to the probability change state (high probability / high base state) after the end of the jackpot game state, and the probability change control is performed 8 times as the upper limit of the special figure game. Suppose that is set. Then, if a big hit does not occur in the eight special figure games in which the probability variation control is performed, the maximum number of times in the special figure game in which the time is reduced (low probability / high base state) and the high base control is performed is set. It is assumed that 249 times are set. That is, after the end of the big hit game state, if the next big hit does not occur, it is controlled to the probability change state (high probability / high base state) with 8 probability changes, and then the time reduction state (low probability) with 249 time reductions. / High base state) shall be controlled.

Even if the above-mentioned ST machine game machine finishes the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 250 times) in a non-probability state (low probability state) after the power is turned on to the game machine or a big hit occurs, the next big hit will be given. If it does not occur, it is possible to apply a configuration controlled to a time saving state (low probability / high base state) assuming that the relief time saving is established.

When such a configuration is applied, when the jackpot has the highest degree of advantage, it is first controlled to the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) with the probability variation number of 8 times after the end of the jackpot gaming state. At this time, the value of the relief time reduction counter is reset (for example, set to "250") due to the occurrence of a big hit. Then, since it is in the probability change state (high probability state), the value of the relief time reduction counter is not updated.

When the probability change state (high probability / high base state) with 8 probability changes is completed without a big hit, the time reduction state (low probability / high base state) with 249 time reductions is controlled. At this time, since it is a non-probability change state (low probability state), the value of the relief time reduction counter is set every time the special figure game (that is, the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol) is executed. Updated (eg, subtracted by 1).

When the time saving state (low probability / high base state) of 249 times of time saving is completed without the big hit, it is controlled to the normal state (low probability / low base state). However, at this time, the value of the relief time reduction counter is "1". Therefore, when the next special symbol game (variation display of the first special symbol or variation display of the second special symbol) is executed, the relief time reduction is established and the time reduction state (low probability / high base state) is controlled. It will be. Here, if there is a hold memory stored in the time reduction state (low probability / high base state) of 249 times of time reduction, a special symbol game (variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol) based on the hold memory. By executing (variation display), the relief time reduction is established and the time reduction state (low probability / high base state) is controlled. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the transition to the low base state (normal state), and it is possible to improve the interest.

When the time reduction state (low probability / high base state) ends and the relief time reduction is once controlled to the low base state (normal state), the background image corresponding to the high base state is continuously displayed. You may try to do it. In this case, for example, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages stored at the end of the time saving state (low probability / high base state) is larger than the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time saving is established. If it is determined that the image is large, the background image corresponding to the high base state may be continuously displayed. Hereinafter, after the end of the time saving state of 249 times of time saving, the normal state controlled before the relief time saving is established (that is, the reserved memory stored in the time saving state after being controlled once after the time saving state is digested. The normal state) in which the relief time is shortened within the period until it is completed) is also called a special normal state to distinguish it from other normal states.

Further, for example, when the time saving state (low probability / high base state) controlled after the probability change state (high probability / high base state) ends and the time saving state (low probability / high base state) is controlled by the relief time saving. Alternatively, a mode transition effect indicating that the control of the time saving state (low probability / high base state) by the relief time saving is started may be executed. In this case, after the end of the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the fluctuation display in the low base state (normal state) before the occurrence of the relief time reduction (for example, the fluctuation display immediately after the end of the time reduction state, or the relief time reduction The mode transition effect may be executed in the variable display immediately before the establishment of the above, or the mode transition effect may be executed in the variable display in which the relief time is shortened.

Further, for example, in the above-mentioned ST machine gaming machine, when a jackpot with a low degree of advantage (for example, a 5R probability variation jackpot) is obtained among a plurality of types of jackpots, the next jackpot is awarded after the jackpot gaming state ends. If it does not occur, it is controlled to a probability change state (high probability / high base state) with 8 probability changes, and then to a time reduction state (low probability / high base state) with 32 time reductions. That is, in the case of a big hit with a low degree of advantage, even if the time saving state (low probability / high base state) after the probability change state (high probability / high base state) ends, a short period (for example, in the time saving state) It is assumed that the relief time reduction is not established within the period (the period until the stored reserved memory is digested).

In this case, when the number of time reductions controlled after the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is 32 times (that is, when the relief time reduction is not established within a short period of time). Is to execute left-handed notification (for example, display of left-handed instruction display instructing left-handed in the image display device 5) corresponding to the normal state (low probability / low base state) after the end of the final fluctuation in the time saving state. Then, when the number of time reductions is 249 times (that is, when the relief time reduction is established within a short period of time), the left-handed notification may not be executed after the end of the final fluctuation in the time reduction state. That is, the left-handed notification may not be executed at the time of transition to the special normal state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that the player has once transitioned to the low base state (normal state) when the relief time reduction is established within a short period of time after the end of the time reduction state. You can improve your interest.

In addition, when the number of time reductions controlled after the probability change state (high probability / high base state) (low probability / high base state) is 32 (that is, when the relief time reduction is not established within a short period of time). And when the number of time reductions is 249 times (that is, when the relief time reduction is established in a short period of time), for example, a background specification command, a jackpot start designation command, a jackpot end designation command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 side, etc. By different types of effect control commands, the effect control board 12 distinguishes between those time saving states, and the effect control matching each time saving state (for example, displaying the corresponding background image, character image, story image, etc.) , BGM output, etc.). The method of distinguishing the time saving state on the effect control board 12 side is not limited to such a method, and for example, the jackpot type and the number of time saving after the jackpot game may be specified by the received display result designation command.

When the number of time reductions is 249 times (that is, when the relief time reduction is established within a short period of time), a left-handed notification (for example, an image display device) is sent on the effect control board 12 side after the final fluctuation in the time reduction state is completed. Even if the configuration is such that the left-handed instruction display for instructing left-handed is not executed in No. 5, the main board 11 side has once shifted to the normal state (that is, left-handed from the right-handed state). The process corresponding to (switched to the state to be performed) (for example, turning off the right-handed display 26, stopping the output of the right-handed test signal output as a test signal, changing the firing position designation signal, etc.) is executed. During the transition to the normal state (that is, the special normal state), the external output of the signal corresponding to the high base state (for example, 2 jackpot signals) may be temporarily stopped on the main board 11 side. , The external output may be continued. In addition, while continuing the external output of the signal corresponding to the high base state (for example, 2 jackpot signals), the output of the launch position designation signal output as the test signal is changed (or the output of the right-handed test signal is stopped). ) May be done.

Further, for example, the effect to be executed may be different between the time saving state (or the time saving state in which the number of time saving times is 249 times) and the normal state (or the normal state other than the special normal state). For example, an effect that suggests that the relief time reduction is established or the number of times until the relief time is established (for example, a countdown effect) can be executed in the normal state (or a normal state other than the special normal state), while the remaining time is shortened. It may not be executed in the time saving state where the number of times is indicated (or the time saving state where the number of times of time saving is 249 times). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated.

It should be noted that the configuration in which the above effects can be obtained is not limited to the configuration of the number of time reductions in the time reduction state controlled after the probability variation state used in the above description and the configuration of the number of fluctuations (non-probability variation state) in which the relief time reduction is established. .. For example, the number of fluctuations in which the relief time reduction is established (non-probability change state) is larger than the number of time reductions in the time reduction state, and the number of time reductions in the time reduction state and the start winning opening (for example, the second start) that makes it easier to enter in the time reduction state. It may be configured to be smaller than (or the same as) the sum of the upper limit memory number (for example, 4) of the special figure game based on the entry into the winning opening). With such a configuration, even if the player shifts to the low base state (normal state) through the probability change state (high probability / high base state) and the time saving state (low probability / high base state) after the end of the big hit game state. , Since the relief time reduction is established without generating a new start prize in the low base state (normal state), the player is not made aware that the player has transitioned to the low base state (normal state) before the relief time reduction is established. It can be done and the interest can be improved.

Further, for example, if the number of fluctuations (non-probability change state) in which the relief time reduction is established is smaller (or the same) than the time reduction number in the time reduction state, the time reduction is controlled after the probability change state (high probability / high base state). The relief time reduction can be established before the state (low probability / high base state) ends (that is, the number of time reductions can be updated by the establishment of the relief time reduction).

In the above-mentioned ST machine, the probability changes after the end of the big hit game state between when a big hit occurs due to the variable display of the first special symbol and when a big hit occurs due to the variable display of the second special symbol. It seems that the number of time reductions in the time saving state (low probability / high base state) controlled through the state (high probability / high base state) is different (or the ratio of the advantageous time reduction number among multiple types of time reduction times is different). It may be configured as. In this case, for example, when a big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, a time saving state (low probability / high base state) controlled through a probability change state (high probability / high base state) after the end of the big hit game state. ) Is 32 times (or 32 times out of 249 times is high), and when a big hit occurs due to the variation display of the second special symbol, after the end of the big hit game state , The number of time reductions in the time reduction state (low probability / high base state) controlled through the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is 249 times (or the number of time reductions is 32 times, 249 times out of 249 times. The ratio is high).

In addition, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state differs (or the number of rounds of a plurality of types) when a jackpot occurs due to the variable display of the first special symbol and when a jackpot occurs due to the variable display of the second special symbol. It may be configured so that the ratio of the number of advantageous rounds is different). For example, when a big hit occurs due to the variable display of the first special symbol, the number of rounds in the big hit game state is 5 rounds (or 5 rounds, and the ratio of 5 rounds out of 10 rounds is high), and the 2nd special symbol When a big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of, the number of rounds in the big hit game state may be 10 rounds (or 5 rounds, and the ratio of 10 rounds out of 10 rounds is high) may be set. With such a configuration, the advantage can be different between the game state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed and the game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, which improves the interest. Can be made to.

Further, also in the above-mentioned ST machine gaming machine, the time saving state (low probability / high base state) controlled after the probability change state (high probability / high base state) and the time saving state (low probability / high base state) due to the relief time saving are also performed. ) And, different variation pattern tables may be used. For example, in the time saving state (low probability / high base state) due to the relief time reduction, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the time saving state (low probability / high base state) controlled after the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). It is also possible to use a variation pattern table having a high rate of determination for the variation pattern (for example, a low rate of determination for the variation pattern in which reach (or reach with particularly high expectation) is executed at the time of deviation). .. With such a configuration, when the relief time is shortened (that is, when a big hit has not occurred for a long period of time), the period until the next big hit is controlled is shortened, which reduces the interest. It can be suppressed. In addition, for example, when the relief time is shortened (that is, when a big hit has not occurred for a long period of time), the rate of deviation is low in reach (or reach with particularly high expectation), so that the decline in interest is suppressed. be able to.

Further, in the feature unit 006IW and the gaming machine of each modified example shown above, for example, as a jackpot type, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is continued until the next jackpot occurs. Probability variation jackpot, non-probability variation jackpot A controlled by time reduction state (low probability / high base state) with 100 time reduction times, and non-probability variation jackpot A controlled by time reduction state (low probability / high base state) with 249 time reduction times. Probability change jackpot B is provided, and if the next jackpot does not occur even after 250 fluctuation displays are completed in the non-probability change state after the power is turned on to the gaming machine or after the jackpot occurs, the relief time is shortened. It may be configured to do so. That is, the time reduction state is controlled until just before the relief time reduction is established (specifically, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state and the start winning opening (for example, the second start winning opening) that is easy to enter in the time reduction state). A jackpot type may be provided in which the sum with the upper limit memory number (for example, 4) of the special figure game based on the entry is larger (or the same) than the number of fluctuations (non-probability change state) in which the relief time reduction is established. With such a configuration, the transition of the game state is performed so as to shift from the time saving state after the big hit game to the time saving state by the relief time saving (actually, it is temporarily controlled to the normal state before the relief time saving is established). It becomes possible to improve the interest.

In addition, when the first big hit occurs after being controlled to the time saving state via the relief time saving, general such as warning notification of forgetting to take the prepaid card and warning notification of immersive prevention during the ending period of the big hit game state. The notification performed during the ending period of the first hit (the first big hit in the normal state) may be performed, or the logo of the gaming machine maker may be displayed. In this case, when the notification is made during the ending period of the first big hit after being controlled to the time saving state via the relief time saving, the notification may be performed in the same manner as the notification during the ending period of the first hit, or it may be simplified. The notification may be made in a modified manner.

As described above, the feature unit 006IW includes the inventions shown below.

(Means 06-1) Identification information (for example, a first special symbol or a second special symbol) based on the establishment of a starting condition (for example, winning a game ball to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). ) Is executed, and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display result. However, as the variable display of the identification information, the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is variable based on the establishment of the first start condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening). Variable display and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) based on the establishment of the second start condition (for example, winning of a game ball to the second start winning opening). The display executing means (for example, the portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S110 to S113), the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed, and the case where the variable display of the second identification information is executed are executed. In the case of It is possible to control a specific state (for example, a high probability state) that is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than a non-special state (for example, a low base state), and a special state (for example, a high state) in which a starting condition is more likely to be established than a non-special state (for example, a low base state). A state control means that can be controlled to the base state (for example, a portion in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps 113IWS140c, S145, S166, 171B, S537, S541) and a variable display signal corresponding to the variable display (for example, a portion). For example, it corresponds to the control of a specific state, a predetermined signal corresponding to the control of an advantageous state (for example, one big hit signal or two big hit signals shown in FIG. 8-12) and a predetermined number of times signal for confirming all symbols shown in FIG. A specific signal (for example, the high probability signal shown in FIG. 8-12) and a special signal corresponding to the control of the special state (for example, the high base 1 signal and the high base 2 signal shown in FIG. 8-12) are provided. It is provided with an external output means (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S23) capable of outputting from different terminals to the outside of the gaming machine, and the advantageous state is the first advantageous state (for example, 10R jackpot A). ) And the second advantageous state (for example, 10R jackpot B), and the updating means controls the non-specific state. While updating the numerical information when it is being controlled, it does not update the numerical information when it is controlled to a specific state (for example, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps 113IWS69a and S71), and the state. The control means can control the special state when the special condition is satisfied by setting the numerical information updated by the update means to a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the execution number of the variable display. (For example, the portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step 113IWS171B), and can be controlled to a non-specific state and a special state after the end of the first advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 can control the game control microcomputer 100 to step 113IWS537). The part that executes the processing of. If the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region during the big hit game of 10R big hit A, it is controlled to a low probability / high base state after the big hit game), and it can be controlled to a specific state and a special state after the end of the second advantageous state. Yes (for example, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps 113IWS537 and S541. If the game ball passes through the probability variation region during the big hit game of 10R big hit B, the probability / high base is high after the big hit game. (Controlled by the state), the specific state ends when the end condition associated with the variable display is satisfied (for example, the probability change state (high probability / high base state) controlled after the big hit game causes a big hit. The special state is variable (ends when it is determined to end the high-probability state in the fall lottery process executed along with the variable display) It ends when the end condition associated with the display is satisfied (for example, the time saving state A (low probability / high base state) controlled after the big hit game is executed when the variable display is executed 50 times without the big hit occurring. In addition, for example, if it is determined that the high probability state is terminated after the probability variation number of times exceeds 100 times (time reduction number of times is 100 times) in the fall lottery process executed in association with the fluctuation display, the probability is high at that time. If the high base state ends with the probability state and it is determined in the fall lottery process that the high probability state ends before the probability variation number reaches 100 times (time reduction number 100 times), only the high probability state ends at that point. After that, the high base state ends when the number of time reductions reaches 100 times), when the specific state is not controlled after the end of the first advantageous state, and when the specific state is controlled after the end of the second advantageous state. The period from the end of the special state to the establishment of the special condition is shorter than that (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28, when the high probability state is not controlled after the big hit game of the 10R big hit A (that is, low probability). / When controlled to the high base state), the period from the end of the high base state controlled after the big hit game to the establishment of the relief time reduction (timing T2 to T3 in FIG. 8-28 (A)) is , 750 times of fluctuation display is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot game of 10R jackpot B is controlled to a high probability state (that is, when it is controlled to a high probability / high base state), the jackpot The period from the end of the high base state controlled after the game to the establishment of the relief time reduction (FIG. 8-28 (B)). The timings t2 to t3) are periods during which the variation display is executed 800 times. Therefore, when the high-probability state is not controlled after the end of the 10R jackpot A, and when the high-base state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state ends, rather than when the high-probability state is controlled after the end of the 10R jackpot B. The period from when the relief time is shortened is short. ). According to such a configuration, even if the special state controlled after the end of the first advantageous state ends without being controlled to the advantageous state again, the disappointment is reduced and the interest is reduced. It can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to accurately specify the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied by an external device of the gaming machine, while improving the interest by making the configuration in which the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied differs depending on the situation. Suitable control can be performed.

(Means 006-2) In the means 006-1, the special state is based on the fact that the number of times the variable display is executed has reached a predetermined number (for example, 800 times) in the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition. The state ends, and the special condition is not satisfied after the end of the special state (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is set when the RAM clear process is executed or when a big hit occurs. Therefore, once. If it is controlled to shorten the relief time, it will not be controlled again to shorten the relief time unless the RAM clear process and the occurrence of a big hit are performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound playability that does not excessively enhance the gambling while trying to rescue the player.

(Means 006-3) In the means 006-1 or the means 006-2, the advantageous state is a plurality of types of advantageous states having different advantages of the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the number of time reductions is 50 times). Includes 10R jackpot A, 10R jackpot B with 100 time reductions, and other jackpots that continue in a time-saving state until the next jackpot occurs), and is controlled after the end of a specific advantageous state among multiple types. The special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition has a higher advantage than the special state (for example, the number of time reductions is higher than the time reduction state A via the 10R jackpot A in which the number of time reductions is 50 times. The time saving state C via the relief time saving, which is 800 times, has a higher advantage). According to such a configuration, the special condition controlled based on the establishment of the special condition has a higher advantage than the special state controlled after the end of the specific advantageous state. It is possible to give the player the motivation to play in a special state controlled based on the establishment of. In addition, since the number of times the variable display is executed until such a special condition is satisfied can be specified by a device external to the gaming machine, various mechanisms for improving the operating rate and suppressing excessive relief ( For example, a mechanism that suggests the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened by a data lamp (calling device installed on the upper part of the game machine) to the player, and a relief time reduction of each game machine by the hall management computer to the hall manager. It is possible to realize a mechanism for displaying the remaining number of times up to (for example, it is used for selecting a gaming machine that executes RAM clear processing (that is, resets the relief time reduction counter)).

(Means 006-4) In any of means 006-1 to means 006-3, the variable display of the second identification information has a higher advantage than the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol). The rate of being determined as "10R jackpot B", which has a higher advantage, is higher when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol than when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol). In the state, the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the non-special state (for example, in the high base state, winning is more likely to occur in the second starting winning opening than in the low base state). According to such a configuration, the player is motivated to play in the special state, which is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition, in that the variable display of the second identification information, which has a high advantage in the special state, is easily executed. Can be held in. In addition, since the number of times the variable display is executed until such a special condition is satisfied can be specified by a device external to the gaming machine, various mechanisms for improving the operating rate and suppressing excessive relief ( For example, a mechanism that suggests the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened by a data lamp (calling device installed on the upper part of the game machine) to the player, and a relief time reduction of each game machine by the hall management computer to the hall manager. It is possible to realize a mechanism for displaying the remaining number of times up to (for example, it is used for selecting a gaming machine that executes RAM clear processing (that is, resets the relief time reduction counter)).

(Means 006-5) In any of means 006-4 from means 006-1 (excluding means 006-1-2), variable display pattern determining means (for example, means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns). The game control microcomputer 100 includes a portion that executes the process of step S111), and the variable display pattern determining means has a different variable display pattern determination ratio between the special state and the non-special state (for example, a time saving state (low probability). In the / high base state), the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C), (D), and (E), and in the normal state (low probability / low base state), FIG. The variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table shown in −6 (B)), and the external output means is the first special signal (for example, high) corresponding to the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition. The base 1 signal) and the second special signal corresponding to the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the high base 2 signal) can be output from different terminals to the outside of the gaming machine (for example). The high base 1 signal is externally output from the external output signal terminal of terminal number 7, and the high base 2 signal is externally output from the external output signal terminal of terminal number 8 (see FIG. 8-12). According to such a configuration, in a configuration that can be controlled to a special state based on the fulfillment of the special condition, a special state controlled based on the fulfillment of the special condition and a special controlled after the end of the advantageous state Distinguishing from the state, various values related to the game (for example, a second start value C indicating the number of executions of the special figure game per 100 game balls fired in the time saving state C, and a game fired in the time saving state A Distinguishing from the second start value A, which indicates the number of special figure games executed per 100 balls, the value indicating the ratio of the game balls paid out to the 100 game balls fired in the time saving state C is the first value. 2 Accurately calculate the base value C and the value indicating the ratio of the game balls paid out to the 100 game balls fired in the time saving state A to distinguish the second base value A from the second base value A). Can be done.

(Means 006-6) In any of means 006-1 to means 006-5, at a position where the game medium passing through a specific route (for example, the left side region) can pass among a plurality of routes on which the game medium can move. A first pass area (for example, a first start winning opening) provided and a second pass area (for example, a second pass area) provided at a position where a game medium passing through a special route (for example, the right side area) different from the specific route can pass. For example, a second start winning opening) is provided, the first start condition is satisfied based on the passing of the game medium through the first pass region, and the second start condition is that the game medium passes through the second pass region. It is established based on the passage, and the ease with which the game medium is given differs depending on the path through which the game medium passes and whether it is controlled in a special state or a non-special state (for example, a game). Depending on whether the ball passes through the right side region or the left side region, and whether it is controlled in the low base state or the high base state, the ease of winning is different, so the ease of obtaining the prize ball is different. ). According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the special state can be controlled based on the establishment of the special condition, various values related to the game (for example, the first in the high base state) can be distinguished from the special state and the non-special state. (2 Distinguishing between the start value and the second base value and the first start value and the first base value in the low base state) can be accurately calculated externally.

(Means 006-7) In any of means 006-1 to means 006-6, in a non-specific state before the special condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect suggesting the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied (means 006-7). For example, a suggestion effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step 113IWS254) capable of executing the telop display effect) is provided. According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied differs depending on the situation, the player is motivated to play by suggesting to the player the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied. Can be improved to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(Means 006-8) In any of means 006-1 to means 006-7, when the first identification information is controlled in an advantageous state triggered by the variable display, and when the second identification information is variablely displayed, it is advantageous. The ratio at which the advantage of the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state becomes the special advantage differs between when it is controlled by the state (for example, when it becomes a big hit triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol). , When a big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the ratio of the 10R big hit B is higher, so the ratio of the time reduction after the big hit game is 100 times is higher), the first identification information The special number of times for the special condition to be satisfied is the same when the variable display is used as an opportunity to control the advantageous state and when the variable display of the second identification information is used as an opportunity to control the advantageous state (for example,). When a big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when a big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter in common). According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, different playability is exhibited to enhance the interest. The special number of times for the special conditions to be established is common, and it is possible to suppress the excessive increase in gambling and to set the degree of relief to an appropriate level.

In this example, when the 10R jackpot A is reached, the time reduction state is controlled to 50 times after the jackpot game, and when the 10R jackpot B is reached, the time reduction state is controlled to 100 times after the jackpot game. However, in addition to this, a jackpot C is provided as a jackpot type that is controlled in a time-saving state until the next jackpot occurs after the jackpot game (for example, the advantage of the time-saving state becomes a special advantage). You may. Further, in this case, the ratio of the jackpot C is higher when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol than when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. May be good.

(Means 006-9) In any of means 006-1 to means 006-8, any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values "1" to "6") having different probabilities of being controlled in an advantageous state. A setting means (see, for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting the set value is provided, and the plurality of set values are the first set value (for example, the set value “1”) and the first set value. The one that includes the second set value (for example, the set value "6"), which has a higher probability of being controlled in an advantageous state than the one set value, and is set to the second set value, is set to the first set value. Since the rate of being controlled to a special state through an advantageous state is higher than that of the set value (for example, the set value "6" has a higher jackpot probability than the set value "1", the time saving state A via the jackpot is set. The rate of control is high), and the one set to the first set value is more likely to satisfy the special condition than the one set to the second set value (for example, the set value "1" is set. The relief time reduction arrival rate is higher than the value "6" (see Fig. 8-5 (B)), and the special state controlled based on the fulfillment of the special condition is the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state. The advantage is higher than that of the state (the time saving state C via the relief time saving has 800 times of time saving, while the time saving state A via the jackpot has 50 or 100 times of time saving. 5 (A)). According to such a configuration, even when the first set value is set, which has a low probability of being controlled to the advantageous state, the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition is more advantageous. The player can be rescued more effectively in that the advantage is higher than the special state controlled after the end of the state.

(Means 006-10) In any of means 006-1 to means 006-9, any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values "1" to "6") having different probabilities of being controlled in an advantageous state. The setting means (see, for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting the set value is provided, and the selection ratio of the advantage of the special state when the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state is determined. , It is common when it is set to any set value (for example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is common when it is set to any set value. See Fig. 8-4), and it is special. The advantage of the special state when it is controlled to the special state based on the condition is satisfied is the same regardless of the set value (for example, of the time saving state C via the relief time saving). The number of time reductions is the same regardless of the set value (see FIG. 8-5 (A)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling due to a setting change, and it is possible to realize sound playability.

(Means 006-11) In any of means 006-1 to means 006-10, when the first identification information is controlled in an advantageous state triggered by the variable display, and when the second identification information is variablely displayed, it is advantageous. The selection ratio of which of the plurality of types is controlled to be advantageous is different between when controlled by the state and when it becomes a big hit triggered by the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special. The determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on whether the jackpot is triggered by the variable display of the symbol (see Fig. 8-4), when the special condition is satisfied triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, and the second identification. The advantage of the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition is the same when the special condition is satisfied triggered by the variable display of the information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed). When the relief time reduction is established and when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the relief time reduction is established, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state C via the relief time reduction is common to 800 times. -5 (A)). According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, different playability is exhibited to enhance the interest. The advantage of the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition is common, and it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in gambling and to make an appropriate degree of relief.

In the feature unit 006IW, the gaming machines shown below (means 007-1) to (means 007-10) are shown.

(Means 07-1) Identification information (for example, a first special symbol or a second special symbol) based on the establishment of a starting condition (for example, winning a game ball to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). ) Is executed, and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display result. However, as the variable display of the identification information, the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is variable based on the establishment of the first start condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening). Variable display and variable display of second identification information (for example, second special symbol) based on the establishment of the second start condition (for example, winning of a game ball to the second start winning opening). The display execution means (for example, the portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S110 to S113), the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed, and the case where the variable display of the second identification information is executed are executed. (For example, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step 113IWS71) and the non-special state (for example, low base) that can update the numerical information (for example, the relief time reduction counter). The state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 processes the steps 113IWS140c, S145, S166, 171B, S537, S541) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a high base state) in which the start condition is more likely to be satisfied than the state). The part that executes Two signals (for example, two jackpot signals shown in FIG. 9-1 (B)) and a third signal corresponding to the control of the advantageous state (for example, three jackpot signals shown in FIG. 9-1 (B)) are provided. An external output means (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S23) capable of outputting to the outside of the game machine from different terminals is provided, and the state control means has variable numerical information updated by the update means. By setting a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the number of times the display is executed, it is possible to control the special state when the special condition is satisfied (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is in step 113IWS171B). The part that executes the process), the external output means that the special condition is satisfied It is possible to output a second signal in common both when it is controlled to the special state and when it is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, in the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer). A portion where the computer 100 executes the processing of steps 113IWS139a'and S174a. As shown in FIG. 9-5, the jackpot 2 signal is output in common in the T1 to T2 period controlled by the time saving state C via the relief time saving and the T3 to T4 period controlled by the time saving state A via the jackpot. (S), the third signal is output when controlled to the special state based on the fulfillment of the special condition, while the third signal is not output when controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example). A portion in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes the processes of steps 113IWS174b'and S536a' in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9-5, the T1 timing at which the time saving state C via the relief time saving is started. While the jackpot 3 signal is output for 0.2 seconds from, the jackpot 3 signal is not output during the T3 to T4 period controlled by the time saving state A via the jackpot). According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the special condition can be controlled based on the establishment of the special condition, the fact that the special condition is satisfied can be accurately confirmed by the external device of the gaming machine without increasing the number of terminals. It can be identifiable.

(Means 007-2) In the means 007-1, the special state is based on the fact that the number of times the variable display is executed has reached a predetermined number (for example, 800 times) in the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition. The state ends, and the special condition is not satisfied after the end of the special state (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is set when the RAM clear process is executed or when a big hit occurs. Therefore, once. If it is controlled to shorten the relief time, it will not be controlled again to shorten the relief time unless the RAM clear process and the occurrence of a big hit are performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound playability that does not excessively enhance the gambling while trying to rescue the player.

(Means 007-3) In means 007-1 or means 007-2, the advantageous state is a plurality of types of advantageous states having different advantages of the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the number of time reductions is 50 times). Includes 10R jackpot A, 10R jackpot B with 100 time reductions, and other jackpots that continue in a time-saving state until the next jackpot occurs), and is controlled after the end of a specific advantageous state of multiple types. A special state controlled based on the establishment of a special condition has a higher advantage than a special state (for example, a time saving state A via a 10R jackpot A in which the time saving number is 50 times). The time saving state C via the relief time saving, which is 800 times, has a higher advantage). According to such a configuration, the special condition controlled based on the establishment of the special condition has a higher advantage than the special state controlled after the end of the specific advantageous state. It is possible to give the player the motivation to play in a special state controlled based on the establishment of.

(Means 007-4) In any of means 007-1 to 007-3, the variable display of the second identification information has a higher advantage than the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol). The rate of being determined as "10R jackpot B", which has a higher advantage, is higher when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol than when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol). In the state, the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the non-special state (for example, in the high base state, winning is more likely to occur in the second starting winning opening than in the low base state). According to such a configuration, the player is motivated to play in the special state, which is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition, in that the variable display of the second identification information, which has a high advantage in the special state, is easily executed. Can be held in.

(Means 007-5) In any of means 007-1 to 007-4, at a position where the game medium passing through a specific route (for example, the left side region) can pass among a plurality of routes on which the game medium can move. A first passage area (for example, a first start winning opening) provided and a second passage area (for example, a second passage area) provided at a position where a game medium passing through a special route (for example, the right side region) different from the specific route can pass. For example, a second start winning opening) is provided, the first start condition is satisfied based on the passage of the game medium through the first pass region, and the second start condition is that the game medium passes through the second pass region. It is established based on passing, and the ease with which the game medium is given differs depending on the path through which the game medium passes and whether it is controlled in a special state or a non-special state (for example, a game). Depending on whether the ball passes through the right side region or the left side region, and whether it is controlled in the low base state or the high base state, the ease of winning is different, so the ease of obtaining the prize ball is different. ). According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the special state can be controlled based on the establishment of the special condition, various values related to the game (for example, the first in the high base state) can be distinguished from the special state and the non-special state. (2 Distinguishing between the start value and the second base value and the first start value and the first base value in the low base state) can be accurately calculated externally.

(Means 007-6) In any of means 007-1 to 007-5, in a non-specific state before the special condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect suggesting the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied (means 007-6). For example, a suggestion effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step 113IWS254) capable of executing the telop display effect) is provided. According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied differs depending on the situation, the player is motivated to play by suggesting to the player the number of times the variable display is executed until the special condition is satisfied. Can be improved to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(Means 007-7) In any of means 007-1 to 007-6, when the first identification information is controlled in an advantageous state triggered by the variable display, and when the second identification information is variablely displayed, it is advantageous. The ratio at which the advantage of the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state becomes the special advantage differs between when it is controlled by the state (for example, when it becomes a big hit triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol). , When a big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the ratio of the 10R big hit B is higher, so the ratio of the time reduction after the big hit game is 100 times is higher), the first identification information The special number of times for the special condition to be satisfied is the same when the variable display is used as an opportunity to control the advantageous state and when the variable display of the second identification information is used as an opportunity to control the advantageous state (for example,). When a big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when a big hit is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter in common). According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, different playability is exhibited to enhance the interest. The special number of times for the special conditions to be established is common, and it is possible to suppress the excessive increase in gambling and to set the degree of relief to an appropriate level.

In this example, when the 10R jackpot A is reached, the time reduction state is controlled to 50 times after the jackpot game, and when the 10R jackpot B is reached, the time reduction state is controlled to 100 times after the jackpot game. However, in addition to this, a jackpot C is provided as a jackpot type that is controlled in a time-saving state until the next jackpot occurs after the jackpot game (for example, the advantage of the time-saving state becomes a special advantage). You may. Further, in this case, the ratio of the jackpot C is higher when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol than when the jackpot is triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. May be good.

(Means 007-8) In any of means 007-1 to 007-7, any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values "1" to "6") having different probabilities of being controlled in an advantageous state. A setting means (see, for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting the set value is provided, and the plurality of set values are the first set value (for example, the set value “1”) and the first set value. A second set value (for example, a set value "6"), which has a higher probability of being controlled to an advantageous state than the first set value, is included, and the one set to the second set value is set to the first set value. Since the rate of being controlled to a special state through an advantageous state is higher than that of the set value (for example, the set value "6" has a higher jackpot probability than the set value "1", the time saving state A via the jackpot is set. The rate of control is high), and the one set to the first set value is more likely to satisfy the special condition than the one set to the second set value (for example, the set value "1" is set. Relief time reduction arrival rate is higher than the value "6". See Fig. 8-5 (B)), the special state controlled based on the fulfillment of the special condition is the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state. The advantage is higher than that of the state (the time saving state C via the relief time saving has 800 times of time saving, whereas the time saving state A via the jackpot has 50 or 100 times of time saving. 5 (A)). According to such a configuration, even when the first set value is set, which has a low probability of being controlled to the advantageous state, the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition is more advantageous. The player can be rescued more effectively in that the advantage is higher than the special state controlled after the end of the state.

(Means 007-9) In any of means 007-1 to 007-8, any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values "1" to "6") having different probabilities of being controlled in an advantageous state. The setting means (see, for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting the set value is provided, and the selection ratio of the advantage of the special state when the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state is determined. , It is common when it is set to any setting value (for example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is common when it is set to any setting value. See Fig. 8-4), and it is special. The advantage of the special state when it is controlled to the special state based on the condition is satisfied is the same regardless of the set value (for example, of the time saving state C via the relief time saving). The number of time reductions is the same regardless of the set value (see FIG. 8-5 (A)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling due to a setting change, and it is possible to realize sound playability.

(Means 007-10) In any of means 007-1 to 007-9, when the first identification information is controlled in an advantageous state triggered by the variable display, and when the second identification information is variablely displayed, it is advantageous. The selection ratio of which of the plurality of types is controlled to be advantageous is different between when controlled by the state and when it becomes a big hit triggered by the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special. The determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on whether the jackpot is triggered by the variable display of the symbol (see Fig. 8-4), when the special condition is satisfied triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, and the second identification. The advantage of the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition is the same when the special condition is satisfied triggered by the variable display of the information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed). When the relief time reduction is established and when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the relief time reduction is established, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state C via the relief time reduction is common to 800 times. -5 (A)). According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, different playability is exhibited to enhance the interest. The advantage of the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition is common, and it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in gambling and to make an appropriate degree of relief.

Further, in the feature unit 006IW, the following gaming machines (means 115-1) to (means 115-4) are described.

(Means 115-1) Variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are executed, and the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is executed. Is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the derivation and display of.
A first passage area (for example, a first start winning prize) provided at a position where a game medium passing through a specific route (for example, the left side region) can pass among a plurality of routes on which the game medium (for example, a game ball) can move. Mouth) and
A second passing area (for example, a second starting winning opening) provided at a position where a game medium passing through a special route (for example, the right side area) different from the specific route can pass.
As the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the first identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening) and the second start condition (for example, the second). Variable display of the second identification information based on the establishment of the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, and the variable display executing means (for example, steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can execute the variable display are executed. Part) and
Control to the time saving state A by performing step 113IWS537 in the state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can control the special state (for example, the time saving state) in which the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than the normal state. A part, a part that is controlled to the time saving state B by performing step 113IWS166, and a part that is controlled to the time saving state C by performing step 113IWS171B).
It is provided with an updating means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for performing step 113IWS71) capable of updating numerical information (for example, a relief time reduction counter).
The updating means updates the numerical information depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed or the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is the first special). (Update the relief time reduction counter when the symbol changes and when the second special symbol changes),
The second starting condition is established based on the passing of the game medium through the second passing region.
The state control means is
The special condition is set when the numerical information updated by the update means becomes a specific value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0") corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the execution number of the variable display. When it is established, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 113IWS74, S75, S171B).
Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it can be controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 can shorten the time by performing step 113IWS537. Control to state A),
A special state controlled after the advantageous state (for example, a time saving state via a jackpot (time saving state A)) and a special state controlled when a special condition is satisfied (for example, a time saving state via a relief time saving (time saving state C)). )) With a special output means capable of executing a special output (for example, the output of the winning easy state designation signals 1 and 3) (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 in which steps 113IWS42B and S42F are performed). ,
In a specific output means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a specific output (for example, the output of the launch position designation signal 3) that can specify that the game medium should be launched toward the special path in the special state. , The part where step 113IWS35 is performed), and further
The specific output means can execute the specific output in common in the special state controlled after the advantageous state and the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has a game control microcomputer 100. A gaming machine characterized in that step 113IWS35 is performed in common regardless of which time reduction flag is set).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to externally identify the trigger for being controlled to the special state, and it is possible to standardize the specific signal. For example, it is possible to externally identify whether the trigger for being controlled in the time saving state is the occurrence of a big hit or the relief time saving.

Further, in this example, a signal output that can distinguish between the time saving state via the jackpot and the time saving state via the relief time saving is output to the test device, and either the time saving state via the jackpot or the time saving state via the relief time saving is performed. It is assumed that it is possible to output a signal that can identify that it should be hit right even when it is controlled by, but similarly to an external device such as a hall management computer, the time saving state via a big hit It is possible to output a signal that can distinguish between the time saving state via the relief time saving and the time saving state via the relief time saving, and it is possible to specify that the right hit should be made regardless of whether the time saving state is controlled via the jackpot or the time saving state via the relief time saving. It may be possible to output signals in common. As a result, in the hall management computer, it is possible to analyze the operation such as the relief time reduction arrival rate in actual operation and the customer base of the player when the relief time reduction is reached, and to standardize the signals. be able to.

(Means 115-2) In the means 115-1, the state control means can control to a special state when a special display result (for example, a time-saving out-of-time symbol) different from the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the time saving state B by performing step 113IWS166).
The special output means is a special state controlled when the special display result is derived and displayed (for example, a time saving state via a time saving loss (time saving state B)) and a special state controlled when a special condition is satisfied (for example, a special state controlled when a special condition is satisfied (for example, a time saving state B). For example, it is possible to execute a special output (for example, the output of the winning easy state designation signals 2 and 3) that can be distinguished from the time saving state (time saving state C) via the relief time saving (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100). , Step 113 IWS42D, S42F).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to externally identify the opportunity to be controlled to the special state. For example, it is possible to externally identify whether the trigger for being controlled in the reduced working hours state is the reduced working hours symbol stop or the relief working hours.

(Means 115-3) In the means 115-1 or the means 115-2, the state control means is in a special state when a special display result (for example, a time saving out-of-time symbol) different from the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the time saving state B by performing step 113IWS166).
The advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled when the special display result is derived and displayed (see FIG. 8-5 (A)).
When the special condition is satisfied and the special display result is derived and displayed, the state control means can be controlled to a special state having an advantage corresponding to the establishment of the special condition (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 saves time). By prioritizing the control to the time saving state via the relief time saving (steps 113IWS170 to S174) over the control to the time saving state via the relief (step 113IWS153 to S168), the fluctuation (relief time saving number counter) that shortens the relief time. When the time saving out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed in (variation that becomes = 0), it may be controlled to the time saving state via the relief time saving).

According to such a configuration, the degree of relief of the player can be increased.

(Means 115-4) In any of the means 115-1 to the means 115-3, when the state control means derives and displays a special display result (for example, a time saving out-of-time symbol) different from the specific display result in the normal state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to the time saving state B by performing step 113IWS166).
The advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled when the special display result is derived and displayed (see FIG. 8-5 (A)).
When the special display result is derived and displayed as the special condition is satisfied, the signal control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100) that performs processing related to the output of a signal that can identify that the special display result is derived and displayed. Even if the variation is such that the relief time is shortened, the portion where step 113IWS37E is performed when the time reduction out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed) may be provided.

According to such a configuration, the display result can be appropriately notified to the outside.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 10… General winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

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It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information based on the satisfaction of the start condition and can control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the variable display result. ,
As the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the first identification information based on the satisfaction of the first start condition and the variable display of the second identification information based on the satisfaction of the second start condition can be executed. Display execution means and
An update means capable of updating the numerical information in the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the case where the variable display of the second identification information is executed.
A state control means capable of controlling a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than a non-special state,
A variable display signal corresponding to the variable display, a predetermined signal corresponding to the control of the advantageous state, and a game value specifying signal for specifying the given game value can be output to the outside of the gaming machine from different terminals. With external output means
A first passage area provided at a position where a game medium passing through a specific route can pass among a plurality of routes on which the game medium can move, and a game medium passing through a special route different from the specific route can pass through. With a second passage area provided at the position,
The state control means can control the special state when a special condition is satisfied by setting the numerical information updated by the update means to a specific value corresponding to the special number of times the variable display is executed.
The first start condition is satisfied based on the passage of the game medium through the first passage region, and the second start condition is satisfied based on the passage of the game medium through the second passage region. The ease with which the game medium is given differs depending on the route through which the game medium passes and whether the state is controlled in the special state or the non-special state.
The external output means includes a first special signal corresponding to the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition, and a second special signal corresponding to the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized in that, can be output to the outside of the gaming machine from different terminals.

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