JP2021175478A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To propose a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game for shifting from a normal game state to an advantageous game state.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured such that a variation display mode displayed on a pattern display device is set to a particular variation display mode differing from a normal variation display mode executed in a normal game state when the number of cumulative variation times of a special pattern accumulated in the normal game state reaches a threshold value set as a shift condition to an advantageous game state. By such a configuration, a player who closely observes the pattern display device during a game can be clearly notified of a shift to an advantageous game state, the peculiarity of the advantageous game state can be made obvious, thus enhancing interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a symbol display device that determines whether or not a random number extracted when a predetermined condition is satisfied and displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the determination result.

In a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or a slot machine, when a result of determining whether or not a random number extracted by satisfying a predetermined condition is a big hit, a special game in which a predetermined gain is given to the player is executed. Is common. In such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 proposes a configuration in which a jackpot is generated and a jackpot game (special game) is executed regardless of the random number lottery when a predetermined ceiling condition is satisfied in a normal gaming state. Has been done. Here, as the ceiling condition, it is disclosed that the number of consecutive loss determinations by the hit / fail determination reaches a predetermined value. That is, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, as a condition for executing the big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened, a random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting opening is determined to hit. It is set that the number of consecutive times of the loss determination in the normal gaming state reaches a predetermined value and the ceiling condition is satisfied.

Further, as an advantageous gaming state that shifts when the ceiling condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state, in addition to the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot game is executed, a high probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than in the normal gaming state. Further, there is also known a configuration in which a time-saving gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened as compared with the normal gaming state is applied. In such a configuration, when the ceiling condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state shifts to the high-probability gaming state or the time-saving gaming state without going through the jackpot game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-16703

By the way, as the pachinko machine, there is known a configuration in which the pachinko machine shifts to the high-probability gaming state or the time-saving gaming state after the big hit game. In such a pachinko machine, in the conventional configuration in which the normal gaming state shifts to the high-probability gaming state or the time-saving gaming state when the ceiling condition is satisfied, the condition for shifting to the high-probability gaming state or the time-saving gaming state is the normal. Since there are two types, the establishment of the ceiling condition in the gaming state and the hit determination in the hit / fail determination, there is an advantage that an interesting game rich in variety can be provided.
However, even when the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state such as a high-probability gaming state or a time-saving gaming state under any condition, the game proceeds in the same manner in the advantageous gaming state. It was hard to say that the fun of shifting from the state to the advantageous gaming state was fully conveyed to the player.

The present invention provides a gaming machine that can solve the above problems.

The present invention is a symbol display device that displays a special symbol in a variable manner, a random number extraction means that extracts a random number based on the satisfaction of a predetermined random number extraction condition, and a random number extracted by the random number extraction means. Based on the hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the result is determined, and the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means, the stop mode of the special symbol showing the result is determined, and the change start of the special symbol to the display of the stop mode. The variable mode determining means for determining a series of variable display modes and the symbol display device display the special symbol in a variable manner according to the variable display mode determined by the variable mode determining means, and stop and display the special symbol according to the stop mode. When the control means, the fluctuation counting means for accumulating the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, and the cumulative number of fluctuations accumulated by the fluctuation counting means in the normal gaming state reach a predetermined threshold value, the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined threshold value, as compared with the normal gaming state. In a gaming machine provided with a state changing means for converting into an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, the variation mode determining means includes at least the variation display mode for normal use determined in the normal gaming state and the normal use. The variation display mode is different from the variation display mode of the above, and further, when the cumulative number of fluctuations accumulated by the variation counting means reaches the threshold value, the variation display mode is variablely displayed by the special display control means. The game machine is characterized by having a process for the special variation display mode.

Here, the "game machine" may be either a slot machine or a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine. In the case of the slot machine, the "symbol display device" is a plurality of reels that are rotated in the circumferential direction, and the "special symbol" is a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer surface of each reel. can. Alternatively, the "design display device" may be a liquid crystal display for displaying the effect image, and the "special symbol" may be a specific effect symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display. Then, a configuration in which the number of bets is set (coins are inserted) and the start lever is operated as the "random number extraction condition" is preferably used. On the other hand, in the case of the ball game machine, the "design display device" is a liquid crystal display for displaying the effect image, and the "special symbol" is a specific effect symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display. Can be done. Alternatively, the "design display device" may be composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the "special symbol" may be a light emitting mode of each LED. Then, the "random number extraction condition" is such that the game ball enters the starting port arranged on the game board, or the reserved memory generated by entering the starting port is digested. It is preferably used.
In the case of the slot machine, the "advantageous gaming state" is preferably used as a bonus gaming state executed by winning a regular bonus combination or a big bonus combination, an AT gaming state executed by a predetermined lottery, an ART gaming state, or the like. Be done. On the other hand, in the case of the ball game machine, the high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability in the winning / failing determination means is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol as compared with the normal gaming state are set. A shortened game state or the like is preferably used. Further, a game state in which a big hit game or a small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened may be executed.
Since the "variable display mode" is a variable display on the symbol display device, it can be visually recognized by the player, and when displayed in a different display mode, the player can recognize the difference. Then, it is preferable that the "variable display mode" includes not only the display of the special symbol but also the display of other predetermined symbols. The "special variable display mode" is a configuration for displaying a special symbol having a display content different from that of the normal variable display mode or the predetermined symbol, a special symbol having the same display content as the normal one, or a different pattern of the predetermined symbol. It is preferable to have a configuration in which the display content and the pattern are different from those for normal use. Specifically, a special variable display mode can be set to display a reach different from that of a normal variable display mode.

In such a configuration, when the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value, the fluctuation display is executed according to a special fluctuation display mode different from that before reaching the threshold value. Therefore, the display on the symbol display device is displayed during the game. It is possible to clearly inform the player who is watching that the player has entered the advantageous gaming state.
Here, the normal fluctuation display mode and the special fluctuation display mode are selected and determined depending on whether or not the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value regardless of the stop mode of the special symbol. Therefore, even when the special symbol is displayed in the same stop mode, the display in different fluctuation display modes is executed before and after the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value. When the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value and the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state in this way, the special variation display mode is displayed, so that the peculiarity of the advantageous gaming state can be manifested. , You can improve the interest of the game.

As described above, according to the configuration of the present invention, a series of fluctuation display modes from the start to the stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol are the normal fluctuation display mode and the special fluctuation display mode before and after the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value. Since it changes to, it is possible to provide various processes up to the stop of special symbols, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

In the game machine of the present invention described above, the hit is shown by the information storage means for storing the game information, the information clearing means for erasing the game information stored in the information storage means, and the symbol display device. When the stop mode is stopped and displayed, the variable counting means is provided with a special game control means for executing a special game that provides a gain to the player, and the fluctuation counting means is at least erased from the game information by the information clearing means. The cumulative number of fluctuations accumulated based on the hit determination by the hit determination means is cleared, and the variation mode determining means sets the cumulative number of fluctuations cumulatively started after the clear based on the hit determination as the threshold value. The variation display mode that is variablely displayed by the special display control means when the above is reached is defined as the special variation display mode, while the cumulative number of fluctuations that are cumulatively started after clearing based on the erasure of the game information is the threshold. A configuration is proposed including a process in which the variable display mode, which is variablely displayed by the special display control means when a numerical value is reached, is changed to the normal variable display mode.

Here, the "game information" is information related to the game, and includes information necessary for the progress of the game, information generated according to the progress of the game, and the like.
As the "special game", in the case of the slot machine, the bonus game state, the AT game state, the ART game state, and the like are preferably used. As the "gain", for example, the occurrence of medal payout, the improvement of the winning probability of a role such as a small winning combination or the big bonus winning combination, the improvement of the AT or ART lottery probability, the occurrence of a rare effect, or the like is preferably used. On the other hand, in the case of the ball game machine, as the "special game", a big hit game or a small hit game in which the big winning opening arranged on the game board is opened is preferably used. Then, as the "gain", for example, the generation of a prize ball, the generation of a winning / failing lottery (generation of starting memory), the generation of a big hit (execution of a big hit game), and the probability of winning a big hit in the winning / losing lottery are set to a high probability. The transition to a time-saving state that shortens the fluctuation time of a special symbol or a normal symbol, or the occurrence of a rare effect is preferably used.

In such a configuration, when the fluctuation display by the special fluctuation display mode is executed when the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state, the number of fluctuations (cumulative fluctuation number) of the special symbol accumulated after the previous special game is the threshold value. The player can know that the hit has not occurred until the time is reached. As a result, the player can presume that the machine is relatively unlikely to hit, so the player can determine whether or not to continue the game on the machine while observing the situation in the advantageous gaming state. Can be done.
Further, when the player plays a game on the same machine from the opening of the game store, even if the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value (even if the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state), the fluctuation display for normal use If the variable display according to the mode is executed, the player can know that the game information has been deleted by the information clearing means. Here, in a ball game machine or a slot machine in which a plurality of winning probabilities used in the winning / failing determination means can be changed, generally, in order to change the winning probability, the game information is deleted when the power of the machine is turned on. is required. As a result, the player can infer that the change in the winning probability has been executed if the variation display by the special variation display mode is not executed even after the transition to the advantageous gaming state. That is, according to this configuration, the player executes information that cannot normally be known, such as whether or not the winning probability has been changed (whether or not the game information has been digested), in a special variable display mode in an advantageous game state. It can be known by whether or not it is done. Then, such information can be used for determining whether or not to continue the game.
Therefore, according to this configuration, since the player can obtain the useful information (information on whether or not the winning probability has been changed), the information causes a new playability that has never existed before. As a whole, the fun of the game can be further improved.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above, the variation mode determining means is at least the variation display mode for normal use determined in the normal gaming state and a special variation display mode different from the variation display mode for normal use. Further, the normal variation display mode includes a first variation display mode and a second variation display mode that are different from each other, and is accumulated by the fluctuation counting means in the normal gaming state. Before the cumulative number of fluctuations is less than the threshold value and reaches a predetermined precursor value, the fluctuation display mode that is variablely displayed by the special display control means is defined as the first fluctuation display mode, while the cumulative fluctuation is the cumulative fluctuation. When the number of times reaches the precursor value, the variation display mode displayed by the special display control means is set to the second variation display mode, and when the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value, the above-mentioned A configuration is proposed in which a variable display mode that is variablely displayed by the special display control means is processed to be the special variable display mode.

Here, the "first variable display mode" and the "second variable display mode" are configurations that display a special symbol having different display contents or a predetermined symbol other than the special symbol, the special symbol or the predetermined symbol. It is preferable that the display contents and the patterns are different from each other.
As the "precursor value", a value less than the threshold value and relatively close to the threshold value is preferable.

In such a configuration, when the cumulative number of fluctuations in the normal gaming state reaches the precursor number, the variation display according to the second variation display mode is executed, so that the player is clearly notified of the arrival of the precursor number. be able to. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the threshold value for shifting to the advantageous gaming state is approaching, and it is possible to effectively stimulate the expectation for the transition to the advantageous gaming state. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to more effectively improve the fun of shifting to the advantageous gaming state by reaching the threshold value of the cumulative number of fluctuations.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a chart explaining a part of the specifications of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 5 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is a chart which shows the condition which selects the normal variation effect and the 1st to 3rd reach variation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the special variation effect processing. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram 2 showing a special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram 3 showing a special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. It is also possible to appropriately combine the following examples and other examples.

[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 allows the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. It is composed. Further, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, and an LED that notifies an abnormality of the game.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided at the lower part of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63, and when the launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player, a launcher (not shown) is activated and the upper plate 55 is operated. The game ball supplied from the player is fired toward the game area 3 of the game board 2.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and when the ball pulling lever (not shown) is operated by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 are stored in a dollar box. Can be moved to. Further, in the central portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch 69 are provided.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1, and a ball lending button 57 is on the right side of the upper plate 55. , A settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59 are provided.

Note that 39 in FIG. 1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is opened. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by outer rails 2a and 2b. A center case 5 is mounted in the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the center case 5. The normal symbol operating gate 17 is provided so that the game ball can always pass through, and when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for winning or losing lottery of the normal symbol are extracted and extracted. Win / fail judgment based on random numbers (ordinary symbol lottery) is performed. The second starting port 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in the ordinary symbol lottery, and a game ball can enter only when the ordinary symbol lottery is won.

Immediately below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 capable of constantly entering a game ball is arranged. When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted and stored as hold memory. Then, due to the digestion of the reserved memory, a big hit lottery with a variable display of a special symbol (also described as a special symbol) is performed.

The second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time a predetermined number of times at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery. Specifically, in a state other than the time saving mode described later (in the non-time saving mode), the opening of about 2.6 seconds is performed twice by one winning.

Below the second starting port 12, a large winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened during a big hit game or a small hit game, which will be described later, is arranged. Further, three general winning openings 20 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11, and one general winning opening 20 is arranged on the lower right side of the first starting opening 11. Further, a large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 2, and an out port 16 is provided at the lowermost part of the board surface.

In the lower right area of the game board 2, the first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the first special figure reservation number display device 18 and the seventh segment are (Ii) A special figure hold number display device 19, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and a 7-segment normal figure hold number display device 8 are installed.

An effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 of the game board 2 shown in FIG. 2, and the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen (LCD panel) of the effect symbol display device 6. A jackpot effect is performed to notify the result of the jackpot lottery by displaying the fluctuation of the jackpot.

The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 3) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flowing down, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are discharged from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and the upper plate 55. Will be paid out to. Further, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (ball rental) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are arranged. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. There is. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 2 side) of the payout control device 81.

An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to the hall computer 87 (see FIG. 4).

Further, the main control device 80 of this embodiment is provided at a position where the probability setting switch 95 and the RAM clear button 96 can be operated. In addition to the function of erasing the data stored in the RAM of the main control device 80 (so-called RAM clear), the RAM clear button 96 also has a function as a setting change button for selecting preset setting values 1 to 6. Have. That is, the data stored in the RAM of the main control device 80 is erased by the operation of the RAM clear button 96, while the set values 1 to 6 are erased together with the RAM clear by being operated together with the probability setting switch 95. Can be selectively set.

Here, a method of setting the set value by operating the probability setting switch 95 and the RAM clear button 96 will be described. In this embodiment, six types of set values 1 to 6 are set in advance, and each set value includes different jackpot winning probabilities (see FIG. 5). Specifically, the winning probability of the set value 1 is the lowest, the winning probability of the set value 2 is the highest, and the winning probability of the set value 6 is the highest. In other words, the winning probability of the set value 1 is the most disadvantageous to the player, the winning probability becomes more advantageous in order from the set value 2, and the winning probability of the set value 6 is the most advantageous.
A game store manager or employee inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 95, rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right), and turns on the power while pressing the RAM clear button 96. As a result, the RAM of the main control device 80 is cleared, and the set value can be changed. In this state, the administrator can select any of the set values 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear button 96. More specifically, each time the RAM clear button 96 is pressed, the numerical values "1" to "6" are sequentially displayed on the first special figure reservation number display device 18. Then, by displaying the desired numerical value on the first special figure reserved number display device 18, one of the set values 1 to 6 corresponding to the numerical value is selected. In this selected state, by rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the selected set value is fixed, and the jackpot winning probability included in the set value is set. Will be done. In this way, the manager or employee of the game store can set any of the set values 1 to 6 for each machine of the pachinko machine 1. Then, when the set value is set, a signal indicating the set set value is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub-integrated control device 83 stores the set value indicated in the received signal in the RAM, and holds the information of the set value until the power is turned off.
In this embodiment, the set value is selected and set by operating the probability setting switch 95 and the RAM clear button 96, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operating means may be applied. It is also possible. For example, it may be possible to select and set a set value by operating a dedicated button or knob. Further, in this embodiment, the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the first special figure hold number display device 18, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices may be used for display. Alternatively, the set value may be notified by voice, or the set value may be notified according to the lighting mode of a predetermined LED. Regardless of the configuration, RAM clear is executed when the set values 1 to 6 are changed.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 is configured around the main control device 80. Note that this block diagram does not include a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 or the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Normal symbol operation SW17a for detecting game balls that have entered the gate 17, count SW14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, general winning opening SW20a for detecting game balls that have entered the general winning opening 20 The detection signal from the above is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. As a result, the main control device 80 is configured to control the entire pachinko machine 1.

Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure hold number display device 18, and a second, which are connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 89. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening solenoid 14b by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b.

The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 90 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW91 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame open SW76, the inner frame open SW77, the ball out SW93, the payout SW91, and the full SW92, and the full SW92 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. Is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 due to the ball out SW93, the payout motor 90 is stopped and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. Further, the full SW92 and the out-of-ball SW93 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 because the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 90 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 94, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW91, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal board 94 is also connected to the settlement display device 88 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display device 88 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. A checkout button 58 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the prize balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 99 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW97 are input to the launch control device 84.

The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is when the player presses the launch stop SW97. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82.

Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

Further, the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, and the determination switch 69 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates these 67 to 69, the signal is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. Entered.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display the effect symbol. In this way, the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 are configured to execute various effects based on the data and commands (signals or notifications) from the main control device 80. Has been done.

[Description of operation]
The operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a first starting port 11 that can always win a prize, and a second starting port 12 that can be opened for a certain period of time and can win a prize by winning in the above-mentioned ordinary symbol lottery. The winning and losing lottery for the big hit and the small hit is performed by the random numbers extracted due to the winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12. Then, when the random numbers extracted by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 are drawn for success or failure, the first special symbol display device 9 performs variable display of the first special symbol and stops the first special symbol. By displaying it, the lottery result is notified. Similarly, when the random numbers extracted by entering the ball into the second starting port 12 are drawn for success or failure, the second special symbol display device 10 performs variable display of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is displayed. The lottery result is notified by displaying the stop. Further, in parallel with the variable display on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c corresponding to each special symbol are displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed to notify the result of the lottery (see FIGS. 19 to 21).
Here, the "special symbol" of the present invention (claims) has a narrow meaning indicating only the special symbol that is variablely displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 described above. , And any of the meanings in a broad sense including the special effect symbols 101a to 101c which are variablely displayed corresponding to the special symbol can be applied. In this embodiment, the latter (meaning in a broad sense) is applied, and the special effect symbols 101a to 101c displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are the "special symbols" of the present invention (claims). Corresponds to.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, up to four random numbers (numerical data) extracted by winning the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are stored as hold storage, and the first special figure hold number display device 18 And the second special figure hold number display device 19 displays the number of each hold memory. Then, when this reserved memory is digested, the above-mentioned big hit and small hit lottery is performed. If the result of this winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 confirm and display the symbol indicating the jackpot, and the effect symbol display device 6 stops the special effect symbols 101a to 101c indicating the jackpot. Display the design mode. Further, along with this big hit, a big hit game is executed in which a predetermined number of opening / closing rounds for opening and closing the big winning opening 14 are repeated. Further, when the lottery result is a small hit, the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 confirm and display the symbol indicating the small hit, and the effect symbol display device 6 shows the special effect symbol 101a to the small hit. The stop symbol mode of 101c is displayed. Further, a small hit game in which the large winning opening 14 is opened and closed once is executed along with the small hit.

After the end of the jackpot game, a high probability mode is set in which the winning probability of the jackpot in the winning / losing lottery increases for a certain period (the period until the winning / failing lottery is performed a predetermined number of times), and at the same time, the normal symbol is displayed. In addition to increasing the winning probability in the lottery, the opening time of the second starting port 12 at the time of winning the normal symbol is extended, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is further shortened in the time saving mode. Functions such as increasing the winning probability in the lottery of ordinary symbols, extending the opening time of the second starting port 12, and shortening the fluctuation time of ordinary symbols are also referred to as electric chew support (so-called electric support) functions.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming states are roughly classified into a gaming state in which a jackpot game for opening and closing the jackpot 14 is executed (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot gaming state) and a gaming state other than the jackpot game. , The high probability mode and the time saving mode can be executed in a game state other than the big hit game. In this embodiment, the game states other than the big hit game are the normal game state of the non-high probability mode / non-time saving mode and the non-high probability mode / time saving depending on the high or low probability of winning the big hit and the presence / absence of the electric support function. It is classified into three types of states: a time-saving game state in a mode and a probabilistic game state in a high-probability mode / time-saving mode.
Here, the probabilistic game state is a game state that shifts after the end of the jackpot game, and shifts only through the jackpot game. Then, in the probabilistic game state, the jackpot is determined by either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, or the total number of fluctuations between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it ends when it reaches 10000 times). Further, when the probabilistic game state is continuously performed a predetermined number of times through the big hit game, the limit function is provided to shift to the normal game state after the end of the next big hit game. Specifically, when the probabilistic game state continues 9 times through the big hit game, the game shifts to the normal game state after the 10th big hit game. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot game repeated through the probabilistic game state can be continuously performed up to 10 times, and the upper limit number of times (limit number of times) that the jackpot can be continuously set is set to 10.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the time-saving gaming state, the total number of fluctuations between the first special symbol and the second special symbol (second cumulative number of fluctuations described later) in the normal gaming state is a predetermined upper limit value (for example,). Only when it reaches 800 times), it shifts from the normal gaming state. That is, in the configuration of this embodiment, the normal gaming state is shifted to the time-saving gaming state without going through the jackpot game. In such a time-saving game state, a big hit is determined by either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, or the number of fluctuations between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 100 times). ) Is reached. Here, when the time-saving gaming state ends when the total number of fluctuations between the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches the upper limit value (100 times), the time-saving gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. do.

Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit in the winning / losing lottery is determined by the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6. That is, when the manager of the game store selects and sets any of the set values 1 to 6 for each machine, the winning probabilities set in advance for each of the set values 1 to 6 become effective. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined by a winning or losing lottery based on the winning probability. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot winning probabilities set in the set values 1 to 6 are 1/300 for the set value 1, 1/280 for the set value 2, and set values in the non-high probability mode. 3 is set to 1/260, set value 4 is 1/240, set value 5 is set to 1/220, and set value 6 is set to 1/200. In high probability mode, set value 1 is 1/30 and set value. 2 is set to 1/28, the set value 3 is set to 1/26, the set value 4 is set to 1/24, the set value 5 is set to 1/22, and the set value 6 is set to 1/20. As a result, when the set value 6 is set, the probability of becoming a big hit is the highest, and when the set value 1 is set, the probability of becoming a big hit is the lowest. By setting any of the set values 1 to 6 in this way, the probability of becoming a big hit changes, so that the ball output rate differs depending on the set set value. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit is the same regardless of whether the ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12.

Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit in the winning / losing lottery is 1/285 in the case of the change of the first special symbol due to the winning of the first starting port 11, and the second starting port 12 is reached. It is 1/14 in the case of the change of the second special symbol due to winning. In this embodiment, the winning probability of a small hit is the same in both the non-high probability mode and the high probability mode.
The winning probability of such a big hit and the winning probability of a small hit are not limited to this embodiment and can be set as appropriate. The jackpot winning probability may be set to be different from each other depending on the winning of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, and the small hit winning probability may be set in the non-high probability mode and the high probability mode. It may be set so as to be different from each other. Further, similarly to the jackpot winning probability, a plurality of small hit winning probabilities that are different from each other may be assigned to each set value.

Further, in the big hit game, as described above, the opening / closing round for opening / closing the big winning opening 14 is repeated a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, 16 opening and closing rounds are performed in one big hit game. Then, in one opening / closing round, the large winning opening 14 is opened, and the large winning opening 14 is closed when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. That is, the open state of the opening / closing round ends when the closing condition is satisfied. This closing condition is that a predetermined opening time limit (for example, 28 seconds) elapses from the opening start of the large winning opening 14, or a predetermined specified number of winnings (for example, 28 seconds) is applied to the large winning opening 14 within the opening time limit. It is set to satisfy one of the winning prizes (10).

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in response to the fluctuation of the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10. Execute the effect display with. Specifically, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the special effect symbols 101a to 101c corresponding to the special symbol in a variable manner as the special symbol starts to fluctuate, and then, as the special symbol stops fluctuating. , The special effect symbol 101a to 101c is stopped and displayed in a symbol mode corresponding to the stop mode of the special symbol. In this way, in response to the fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 executes a series of special variation effects. Further, in the special variation effect executed in accordance with the change of the special symbol, the reach effect (normal reach, long reach, SP reach, etc.) that arouses the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit determined by the stop mode of the special symbol, etc. ) Is selectively displayed and executed. Since the special variation effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 covers the main part of the present invention, the details will be described later.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described in detail.
(1) Power-on process First, the power-on process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This power-on process is a process from the power-on to the main routine described later, and is executed by the main control device 80 when the power is turned on when the game store is opened.

In the power-on process, when the security check is completed by turning on the power and access to the RAM is permitted (S10), it is determined in S15 whether or not the backup flag is ON. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S15: No) and S25, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S15: Yes) and S20. In S20, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear signal is ON, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S20: Yes) and S25, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S20: No) and S50. Here, when the RAM clear signal is ON (or when the backup flag is OFF), the process is started from the initial state by the processing continued from S25. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system restarts from the state before the power was cut off.

In S25, the stack setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to S30. In S30, the process of reading the set value set by the probability setting switch 95 is performed. As a result, one of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6 set by the probability setting switch 95 becomes valid. In the following S35, the initialization process is performed, the process of clearing the work area of the RAM and the process of initializing the work area of the RAM are executed, and the flag before reaching the upper limit, which will be described later, is set to 0. Then, by this initialization process, the jackpot winning probability indicated by the set value read in S30 is set as valid. In this way, when the power is turned on together with the operation of the probability setting switch 95 and the RAM clear button 96 by the processing from the affirmative determination of S20 to S35 as described above, the RAM is cleared and the RAM clear button 96 is pressed. One set value selected by the operation and set by the operation of the probability setting switch 95 is valid.
The jackpot winning probabilities that are valid in the initialization process are used in S290 and S295 of the winning / failing determination process, which will be described later.

After the process of S35, a process of transmitting a command to perform the initial setting to the payout control device 81 (S40) and a process of transmitting a command to perform the initial setting to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S45) are performed. .. After that, the process proceeds to the main routine described later.
When the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 receive the command for performing the initial setting, the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 execute the initial setting process (not shown), respectively. Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes RAM clear processing, initial value random number setting processing, and the like in the initial setting processing. Further, the command transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 includes information of the set setting values 1 to 6, and when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the command, it is included in the command. The information of the set values 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM.

On the other hand, in S50 following the negative determination in S20, the power restoration process is performed. In this power recovery processing, the game information before the power is cut off stored in the RAM is read, and the game is restarted according to the game information. Here, the game information before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that was in progress before the power was cut off, and includes information on the number of winnings, the number of holdings, the special game, and the like. Furthermore, the backup signal is turned off. After the processing of S50, the process proceeds to the main routine.

(2) Main Routine Next, the main routine in the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main routine is periodically executed as a timer interrupt process having a period of about 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S100 to S160 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S165 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the interrupt.

When the hard interrupt by the microcomputer is executed, it is determined whether or not it is a normal timer interrupt (S100). In this determination, if an affirmative determination is obtained (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to the initial value random number update process (S110), while if a negative determination is obtained (S100: No), the initial setting The process proceeds to (S105). In the process of S105, the main control device 80 performs initial settings such as CPU and I / O. After that, the process proceeds to the initial value random number update process (S165).

When an affirmative determination is obtained in S100, the main control device 80 performs initial value random number update processing (S110), big hit determination random number update processing (S115), big hit symbol determination random number update processing (S120), and hit determination. Various random numbers (numerical data) are updated by performing the random number update process (S125), the reach determination random number update process (S130), and the variation pattern determination random number update process (S135). Further, a winning confirmation process (S140) for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting port, a winning / failing determination process (S145) for performing a big hit lottery triggered by winning a prize at the starting port, and a big hit game or a small hit. A special game process (S150) for executing a game, a fraud monitoring process (S155) for detecting a player's fraudulent activity, and each output process (S160) for transmitting various information to a hall computer or the like are executed. In the winning confirmation process (S140), every time a game ball wins a prize in the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 20, a signal indicating winning is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

Further, in S165, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt is generated and the main routine is started.

Further, the initial value random number of the initial value random number update process (S110) takes 4000 integers from "0" to "3999", is incremented by +1 each time this process is executed, and is created in ascending order of the integers. Will be done. If this process is executed when the initial value random number is "3999", it is returned to "0".

Further, the big hit determination random number in the big hit determination random number update process (S115) takes 4000 integers from "0" to "3999" in the same as the initial value random number, and is in ascending order for each execution of this process. Created.
Here, an integer value that is a big hit among "0" to "3999" is set in each of the non-high probability mode and the high probability mode. Specifically, 13 integer values that are big hits in the case of the set value 1 and the non-high probability mode are set (big hit winning probability = 1/300), and 133 that are big hits in the high probability mode. An integer value is set (big hit winning probability = 1/30). Similarly, for the other set values 2 to 6, integer values that define the jackpot winning probabilities in the non-high probability mode and the high probability mode are set respectively.
Further, 14 integer values that are small hits in the first special symbol are set (small hit winning probability = 1/285), and 285 integer values that are small hits in the second special symbol are set. (Winning probability of small hit = 1/14). It should be noted that the integer value that becomes such a small hit is set to a value different from the above-mentioned integer value that becomes a big hit.

Further, the random numbers in the big hit symbol determination random number update process (S120) take 60 integers from "0" to "59" and are created in ascending order each time this process is executed. The random number in the hit determination random number update process (S125) takes 997 integers from "0" to "996" and is created in ascending order for each execution of this process. The random number in the reach determination random number update process (S130) takes 229 integers from "0" to "228" and is created in ascending order for each execution of this process. Further, the random number of the random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern takes 1021 integers from "0" to "1020" and is created in ascending order for each execution of this process.

(3) Start winning process Next, the start winning process of detecting the winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and generating the hold memory according to the winning is performed by using the flowchart of FIG. I will explain. The start winning process is a process executed by the main control device 80, and is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S140) executed in the main routine.

In the start winning process, as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11 based on the detection signal of the first start port switch 11a (S200). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S200: Yes) and S205, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S200: No) and S220. In S205, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S220, and in the case of a negative determination. (S205: No) shifts to S210. In S210, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for reaching, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and the like are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and the number of lights of the first special figure hold number display device 18 is displayed. Is increased by 1. After the processing of S210, the process proceeds to S220.

In S220, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port switch 12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S220: Yes), the process proceeds to S225, and in the case of a negative determination (S220: No), the start winning process is terminated. In S225, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S225: Yes), the start winning process is terminated and a negative determination is made. In the case (S225: No), the process proceeds to S230. In S230, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for reaching, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and the like are extracted and stored as a second hold storage, and the number of lights of the second special figure hold number display device 19 is displayed. Is increased by 1. After this S230, the start winning process ends.

The start winning process is not limited to the above-mentioned processing content, and may be other processing content. For example, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first and second starting ports 11 and 12, and if a prize has been won, each of the above-mentioned random numbers is extracted, and then the number of reserved memories is the upper limit. It may be determined whether or not the value has been reached, and if the upper limit value has not been reached, each extracted random number may be stored.

(4) Win / Fail Judgment Process Next, regarding the win / fail judgment process in which a lottery is performed between a big hit and a small hit using the random numbers for determining the big hit in the first and second hold memories stored in the above-mentioned start winning confirmation process, FIGS. 9 to 9 to This will be described with reference to the flowchart of 13. The hit / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 80 first determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S250). ). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S250: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S250: No), the process proceeds to S255. In S255, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S255: Yes), the process proceeds to S400 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S255: No), the process proceeds to S260. In S260, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S260: No), the process proceeds to S265.

In S265, it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S265: Yes) and S270, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S265: No) and S275. In S270, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest second reserved memory is selected, and the reference is made in S290, S295, S305, S310, S315, S325, S330, S335, S340, S345 and the like described later. In order to do so, the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the second hold storage is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the process proceeds to S285.

In S275, it is determined whether or not there is the first hold memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S275: Yes), the process proceeds to S280, and in the case of a negative determination (S275: No), the pass / fail determination process is completed. do. In S280, the number of first reserved memories is decremented, the oldest first reserved memory is selected, and the information stored in the first reserved memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination in the same manner as in S270. Process and move to S285. In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is the target of the pass / fail determination. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no second hold memory.

In S285, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the mode is high probability mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S285: Yes), the process proceeds to S290, and in the case of a negative determination (S285: No). , S295.

In S290, a hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the set set value and the high probability mode is selected, and based on the probability variation table, the jackpot determination random number moved to the jackpot determination buffer is generated. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and the reserved memory related to the random number for determining the big hit is digested. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the random number for determining the big hit is a small hit based on the probability variation table. After the processing of S290, the process proceeds to S300 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S295, a hit / fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the set set value and the non-high probability mode is selected, and the jackpot determination is moved to the jackpot determination buffer based on the normal table. It is determined whether or not the random number is a big hit, and the reserved memory related to the big hit determination random number is digested. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the normal table. After the processing of S295, the process proceeds to S300 of FIG.

In S300 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S290 or S295, and if it is an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), it shifts to S305, and if it is a negative determination (S300: Yes). No), shift to S320.

In S305, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. Then, it shifts to S310. In S310, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the like is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S315. In S315, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the production time related to the big hit game, the interval time, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S350.

In S320, the cumulative number counting process is executed. In the cumulative number counting process, a process of incrementing each of the first cumulative fluctuation number and the second cumulative fluctuation number, which will be described later, is executed. After this S320, it shifts to S322. In S322, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the determination result of S290 or S295. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S322: Yes) and S325, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S322: No) and S340.

In S325, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S330. In S330, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the like is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S335. In S335, the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game, the production time related to the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S350. In S335, as in S345 described later, a counter indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that can be executed in the probabilistic gaming state (probability variation number) and the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that can be executed in the time-saving gaming state. It also updates the counter that indicates the number of times (time reduction number).

Further, in S340 executed by the negative determination in S322 described above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the lost symbol is determined prior to this. Perform the processing to be performed. In the variation pattern determination process of S340, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number or the like related to the digested hold memory, and whether or not to execute the reach effect based on the reach determination random number is determined. decide. After this S340, it shifts to S345. In S345, a counter indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that can be executed in the probabilistic game state (probability variation number) and a counter indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that can be executed in the time-saving game state (time reduction number). Update etc. After this S345, it shifts to S350.
In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S340, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S340.

In S350, a sub-integrated control device includes a hold number command indicating the number of hold memories decremented in S270 and S280, a change time of a special symbol, a result of a big hit lottery, a change start command including a stop mode of the special symbol, and the like. At the same time as transmitting to 83, the variation of the special symbol is started, and the pass / fail determination process is completed. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation start command also includes the above-mentioned information on the flag before reaching the upper limit, information on the first cumulative number of fluctuations, and information on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a fluctuation start command, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the information indicated in the command (variation time of the special symbol, jackpot lottery result, stop mode of the special symbol, information on the flag before reaching the upper limit, first. (Cumulative number of fluctuations, etc.) is stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the change start command, and based on the jackpot lottery result and the change time of the special symbol, the change stop effect and reach effect of the special effect symbol corresponding to the change of the special symbol. Etc. are determined, and the determined effect is displayed and controlled by the effect symbol display device 6.

If it is determined in S255 of FIG. 9 that the special symbol is changing (S255: Yes), the process proceeds to S400 of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405, and in the case of a negative determination (S400: No), the pass / fail determination process is terminated. In S405, the variable display of the special symbol is terminated, and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S305, the small hit symbol determined in S325, or the lost symbol determined in S340) is displayed, and at the same time. A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the special effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.

Further, when it is determined in S260 of FIG. 9 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 of FIG. In S450, it is determined whether or not the duration of the confirmation display of the special symbol has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S450: Yes), S455, and in the case of a negative determination, (S450: No). Ends the pass / fail determination process. In S455, the confirmation display of the special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S460. In S460, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a big hit, and if it is affirmative, it shifts to S465 (S460: Yes), and if it is negative, it shifts to (S460: No). , Transition to S520 of FIG.

In S465, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag = 1 by referring to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation game state (high probability mode / time saving mode) is reached. In the case of an affirmative determination (S465: Yes), the process proceeds to S470, and in the case of a negative determination (S465: No), the process proceeds to S480. In S470, the probability change flag is cleared and the process proceeds to S475, and in S475, the time reduction flag is cleared and the process proceeds to S490. On the other hand, in S480, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag = 1 by referring to the time saving flag indicating the time saving game state (non-high probability mode / time saving mode). In the case of an affirmative determination (S480: Yes), the process proceeds to S475, and in the case of a negative determination (S480: No), the process proceeds to S490. When the time saving flag = 1 (S480: Yes), the time saving flag is cleared in S475, and the process proceeds to S490.

In S490, the state designation command transmission process is executed, and then the condition device operation start process (495), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S500), and the jackpot start effect process (S505) are sequentially executed. By each of these processes, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the mode of the jackpot game, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.

In S520 of FIG. 13 executed by the affirmative determination in S460, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag = 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and in the case of a negative determination. (S520: No) shifts to S540. In S525, it is determined whether or not the probability variation number = 0 by referring to the remaining number of fluctuations (probability variation number) of the special symbol that can be executed in the probability variation game state. In the case of an affirmative determination (S525: Yes), the process proceeds to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: No), the process proceeds to S580. In S530, the probability change flag is cleared and the process shifts to S535. In S535, the time saving flag is cleared and the process shifts to S580.

In S540 executed by the negative determination in S520, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag = 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S540: Yes), it shifts to S545, and in the case of a negative determination (S540: In No), the process proceeds to S560. In S545, it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions = 0 by referring to the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that can be executed in the time reduction game state (number of time reductions). In the case of an affirmative determination (S545: Yes), the process proceeds to S550, and in the case of a negative determination (S545: No), the process proceeds to S580. In S550, the time saving flag = 0 is set, and the process shifts to S555. In S555, the process proceeds to S580 with the second cumulative number of fluctuations = 0. Here, the second cumulative number of fluctuations indicates the number of cumulative fluctuations of the special symbol executed in the normal gaming state, as will be described later.

In S560 executed by the negative determination in S540, it is determined whether or not the second cumulative number of fluctuations = the threshold value. In the case of an affirmative determination (S560: Yes), the process proceeds to S565, and in the case of a negative determination (S560: No), the process proceeds to S580. Here, the threshold value defines a condition for shifting from the normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state without going through the jackpot game, and is set to, for example, 800 times. In S565, the time reduction number setting process is executed, and the upper limit value (time reduction number of times) of the fluctuation number of the special symbol that can be executed in the time reduction game state is set. In this embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to, for example, 100 times.
In the following S570, the time saving flag is set to 1, and the process shifts to S580.

In S580, the state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to S585. In S585, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that becomes a small hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S585: Yes), the process proceeds to S590, and the special electric accessory operation start process (S590), By sequentially executing the small hit start effect processing (S595), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the small hit game. Is started, and the pass / fail judgment process is completed. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S585 (S585: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

(5) Big hit game processing Next, the big hit game processing for controlling the progress of the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the special game process (S150) executed in the main routine.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control device 80 first determines whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S600). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S605, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S650 in FIG. 15, and in the case of a negative determination (S605: No). , S610. In S610, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval of each opening / closing round in the jackpot game. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S670 in FIG. 15, and in the case of a negative determination (S610: No), the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S700 in FIG. 16, and in the case of a negative determination (S615: No), the process proceeds to S620.

In S620, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S620: Yes), the process proceeds to S625, and in the case of a negative determination (S620: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S625, the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14 is executed. In this large winning opening opening process, the opening time limit (for example, 28 seconds) preset as the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 in one opening / closing round is synchronized with the opening start of the large winning opening 14. Start digestion for a period of time. After this big winning opening opening process, the big hit game process is finished. Here, the time consumption of the opening limit time is performed by the subtraction process of the opening limit timer. Specifically, the release limit timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the release limit time (28 seconds), and the counter value is subtracted each time the jackpot game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process). Is executed, and it is assumed that the opening time limit has elapsed when the counter value = 0. As a matter of course, the means for measuring the opening time limit is not limited to the subtraction process of the opening limit timer, and other means can also be used.

In S650 of FIG. 15, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S605, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have won the large winning opening 14 is 10 (specified winning number). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S650: Yes) and S660, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S650: No) and S655. In S655, it is determined whether or not the opening time limit has elapsed (that is, whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has ended) by the time digestion of the opening time limit. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S655: Yes), the process proceeds to S660, and in the case of a negative determination (S655: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S660, the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 14 is executed, and the process proceeds to S665. In this large winning opening closing process, the above-mentioned opening time limit (counter value of opening time limit) is reset. In S665, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval for each round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S670 executed by the affirmative determination of S610, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S670: Yes), the process proceeds to S675, and in the case of a negative determination (S670: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S675, it is determined whether or not the final round (16 rounds) has ended, and if it is affirmative, it shifts to (S675: Yes) and S680, and if it is negative, it shifts to (S675: No) and S685. do. In S680, the jackpot end effect processing for producing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In the large winning opening opening process of S685, the process of opening the large winning opening 14 is executed, and whether or not the opening / closing round started by the opening of the large winning opening 14 this time is the final round (16th round). The determination process is executed, and when the final round starts, a command indicating the start of the final round is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After this S685, the jackpot game process ends.

Further, in S700 of FIG. 16 executed by the affirmative determination of S615, it is determined whether or not the end effect time has ended. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and the S705 and S710 are sequentially executed, while in the case of a negative determination (S700: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. .. In S705 and S710, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S715.

In S715, the limit number of times counting process is executed, and the continuous number of times of the big hit game repeated through the probability variation game state is counted. Then, when the number of consecutive times is less than the limit number of times (10 times), the transition to the probabilistic gaming state is determined, while when the number of consecutive times reaches the limit number of times, the transition to the normal gaming state is determined. Here, the continuous number of times is cleared when shifting to the normal gaming state. After this S715, it shifts to S720.

In S720, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game. Here, in the case of affirmative determination (S720: Yes), the upper limit value (probability variation number) of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that can be executed in the probability variation game state is set (S725), and the probability variation flag is set (S730). Set the time saving flag (S735). After that, it shifts to S740. In S740 and S745, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a process of transmitting a state designation command are executed to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S750, it is determined whether or not the flag before reaching the upper limit = 0. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S750: Yes) and S755, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S750: No) and S760. In S755, the flag shifts to S760 with the flag before reaching the upper limit = 1. In S760, the first cumulative number of fluctuations = 0 and the second cumulative number of fluctuations = 0, and the jackpot game process is completed.

Here, the flag before reaching the upper limit is set to "0" by the initialization process (S35) of the power-on process as described above, and becomes "1" as the jackpot game is executed. That is, the flag before reaching the upper limit = 0 indicates the period from the RAM clear to the execution of the jackpot game, and the flag before reaching the upper limit = 1 indicates the period from the execution of the jackpot game to the execution of the next RAM. Then, the flag before reaching the upper limit = 1 is maintained even when the power is turned on after the power is cut off unless the RAM is cleared. The first cumulative number of fluctuations indicates the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed from the end of the RAM clear or the jackpot game to the next jackpot game, and the second cumulative number of fluctuations is the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the normal game state. It shows the number of fluctuations of. This second cumulative number of fluctuations counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol even in the probability variation game state, but the probability variation game state ends on condition that a jackpot occurs, and when the number of consecutive fluctuations reaches 10, the jackpot game Since the transition to the normal gaming state is performed later, the threshold value is not reached in the probabilistic gaming state, and the original role is to count the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the normal gaming state.
That is, in this embodiment, the second cumulative number of fluctuations functions as a condition for determining the transition to the time-saving gaming state, while the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the flag before reaching the upper limit will be described later. In addition, it functions as a condition for determining the special variation effect. Since the function of the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the flag before reaching the upper limit depends on the main part of the present invention, the details will be described later.

Since the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the flag before reaching the upper limit set by the processes from S750 to S760 are related to the main part of the present invention, they are originally described in the main part described later. However, it was explained here according to the flow chart.

[Explanation of the main part]
A main part of the present invention will be described.

(1) Special effect design In the effect symbol display device 6 described above, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are variablely displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbols in the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10. A variable effect is executed. The special effect is a series of effects that display the special effect symbols 101a to 101c from the start of the variation to the stop in the stop symbol mode (combination of the stop symbols of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c) indicating the result of the winning / failing determination. When the reach is executed, it is an effect including a reach effect displayed during the fluctuation of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c.

In this embodiment, as the special variation effect, a normal variation effect in which the reach effect is not executed during the fluctuation of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c and the first to third reach variation effects in which the reach effect is executed are set ( (See FIG. 17). Here, in the first reach variation effect, the outdoor battle effect 111 by the karate practitioners is displayed (see FIG. 19), and in the second reach variation effect, the outdoor training effect 113 by the karate family is displayed (FIG. 19). (See 20), in the third reach variation production, the battle production 115 in the ring by the boxer and the karate family is displayed (see FIG. 21).

The normal variation effect is selected when the loss is determined and the non-execution of the reach is determined, and the first to third reach variation effects are the case of the big hit or the small hit determination and the case where the loss is determined and the reach execution is determined. Selected by case. Then, one of the first to third reach fluctuation effects is selected according to the flag before reaching the upper limit and the first cumulative number of fluctuations.
Here, as conditions for selecting the 1st to 3rd reach fluctuation effects, a threshold value (800 times) and a precursor value (790 times) for determining the first cumulative number of fluctuations, and the flag before reaching the upper limit are set. Has been done. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first cumulative fluctuation number is equal to or less than the precursor value, the first reach variation effect is selected, and when the first cumulative fluctuation number is greater than the precursor value and is equal to or less than the threshold value. , The second reach variation effect is selected. When the number of first cumulative fluctuations is larger than the threshold value, the first reach variation effect is selected when the flag before reaching the upper limit = 0, while the third reach variation effect is selected when the flag before reaching the upper limit = 1. Is selected. The threshold value for determining the first cumulative number of fluctuations is the same as the threshold value for determining the second cumulative number of fluctuations (condition for shifting from the normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state). Then, the precursor value is set to 790 times, which is less than this threshold value (800 times).

In the first to third reach fluctuation effects, a plurality of reach (for example, normal reach, long reach, SP reach, etc.) having different fluctuation times are set respectively, and the above-mentioned hit / fail judgment result (big hit, small hit, etc.) is set. , Or loss) and one is selected and determined with a predetermined probability according to the reach determination random value. That is, in the special variation effect by each reach variation effect, one of the normal reach, the long reach, and the SP reach is executed, and the effect that arouses the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit is performed.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the first to third reach variation effects are selected and determined according to the flag before reaching the upper limit and the first cumulative number of fluctuations, and the special effect symbol 101a indicating the result of the hit / fail determination is selected. It is selected regardless of the stop symbol mode of 101c. Therefore, even if the stop symbol modes of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are the same, the special variation effect by the reach variation effect that differs depending on the flag before reaching the upper limit and the first cumulative number of fluctuations can be executed. Specifically, the first cumulative fluctuation number is equal to or less than the precursor value (790 times), and the flag before reaching the upper limit = 0 and the first cumulative fluctuation number is larger than the threshold value (800 times). For example, regardless of the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, the special variation effect by the first reach variation effect is executed. Similarly, if the first cumulative number of fluctuations is greater than the precursor value and is less than or equal to the threshold value (791 to 800 times), the second reach variation effect is applied regardless of the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. If the special effect is executed, the flag before reaching the upper limit = 1, and the first cumulative number of fluctuations is larger than the threshold value (801 or more), the first is regardless of the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. 3 A special variation effect is executed by the reach variation effect.
As described above, in the configuration of the present embodiment, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations becomes larger than the threshold value, different reach fluctuation effects are selected depending on the content of the flag before reaching the upper limit, even if the same stop symbol mode is determined. This is a clear difference from conventional general pachinko machines. That is, in the case of a conventional general pachinko machine, the reach variation effect is determined based on the determined stop symbol mode, so that the same reach variation effect is executed when the same stop symbol aspect is determined. On the other hand, in the case of the configuration of this embodiment, different reach variation effects may be executed as described above. Then, since the reach variation effect is selected depending on the content of the flag before reaching the upper limit, it is estimated from the reach variation effect whether or not the starting point for counting the first cumulative number of fluctuations is when the RAM is cleared. It is possible.

(2) Display processing of the special variation effect by the 1st to 3rd reach variation effects In this embodiment, the display control between the previous period special variation effect and the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is a sub-integrated control device. 83 controls the effect symbol display device 6 via the effect symbol control device 82. The sub-integrated control device 83 executes such display control by the special variation effect processing.

The special variation effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This special variation effect process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms).

In S1000, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command is received from the main control device 80. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1005, and in the case of a negative determination (S1000: No), the special variation effect processing is terminated. Here, as described above, the sub-integrated control device 83 is transmitted from the main control device 80 with the fluctuation start command by S350 of the pass / fail determination process.

In S1005, the stop symbol mode determination process is executed. In the stop symbol mode determination process, the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbol 101a to 101c is determined based on the hit / fail determination result included in the variation start command received in S1000 and the stop mode of the special symbol. After S1005, it shifts to S1010.

In S1010, it is determined whether or not the first cumulative number of fluctuations is greater than the threshold value (800 times). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1010: Yes) and S1015, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1010: No) and S1030. Here, the information on the first cumulative number of fluctuations is included in the fluctuation start command received in S1000.

In S1015, it is determined whether or not the flag before reaching the upper limit = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1015: Yes) and S1020, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1015: No) and S1025. Here, the information of the flag before reaching the upper limit is included in the fluctuation start command received in S1000.

In S1020, the above-mentioned third reach variation effect is determined, and the process shifts to S1040. Further, in S1025, the above-mentioned first reach variation effect is determined, and the process shifts to S1040.

In S1030 executed by the negative determination in S1010, it is determined whether or not the first cumulative number of fluctuations is more than the precursor value (790 times) and equal to or less than the threshold value (800 times). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1030: Yes) and S1035, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1030: No) and S1025.
In S1035, the above-mentioned second reach variation effect is determined, and the process shifts to S1040.

In S1040, the special variation effect determination process is executed. In the special variation effect determination process, the information such as the variation time of the special symbol included in the variation start command and the presence / absence of reach execution, and the first to third reach variation effects determined in S1020, S1025, or S1035 are specially determined. A series of special variation effects from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols 101a to 101c to the stop display in the stop symbol mode determined in S1005 is determined. For example, when the first reach variation effect is determined by the S1025, a special variation effect (FIG. 19 (D)-(F)) is determined. Similarly, when the second reach variation effect is determined in S1035, the special variation effect (FIG. 20 (A) to (C)) is determined, and when the third reach variation effect is determined in S1020, after displaying the reach effect of the battle effect 115 in the ring by the boxer and the karate family described above. A special variation effect (see FIGS. 21 (A) to 21 (C)) for stopping and displaying the special effect symbols 101a to 101c in the stop symbol mode is determined.

In the following S1050, the special variation effect display process is executed. In the special variation effect display process, a command for displaying the special variation effect determined in S1040 and the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c determined in S1005 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. By transmitting this command, the sub-integrated control device 83 produces a series of special variation effects from the change stop of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c to the stop display in the stop symbol mode via the effect symbol display device 6. The display is controlled by the display device 6. After S1050, the special variation effect processing is terminated.
When the effect symbol display device 82 receives a command for displaying the special effect effect and the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c from the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol display device 82 receives information on the special variation effect included in the command. And the information of the stop symbol mode, the moving image data from the variable stop of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c to the stop display in the stop symbol mode is generated. That is, the effect symbol control device 82 stores a large number of data used for generating the moving image data in advance, and among the large number of data, a plurality of data necessary for the configuration of the special variation effect and the stop symbol mode. The moving image data is generated by selecting the data of the above and combining the selected plurality of data in a predetermined order. By reproducing the moving image data generated in this way on the effect symbol display device 6, the effect from the variable stop of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c to the stop display in the stop symbol mode is displayed.

(3) Display mode of the effect symbol display device 6 A display example of the special variation effect described above will be described according to the progress of the game.
For example, in the normal game state after the previous jackpot game (flag before reaching the upper limit = 1), the first cumulative fluctuation number and the second cumulative fluctuation number cleared with the execution of the jackpot game are special. It is counted every time the symbol is confirmed to be lost. Then, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the second cumulative number of fluctuations are less than 790 and the special symbol starts to fluctuate due to the digestion of the reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 19A, the effect symbol display device 6 The variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is started, and the character symbol 102 is displayed.

When reach does not occur, as shown in FIGS. 19 (B) and 19 (C), after the start of the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are sequentially stopped and displayed to cause a loss. The stop symbol mode to be shown is displayed. Then, the message symbol 105 indicating the loss confirmation is displayed, and the loss is confirmed. The special variation effect that does not cause reach in this way corresponds to the above-mentioned normal variation effect.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), when the special production symbols 101a and 101c are sequentially stopped to reach the reach, as shown in FIG. 19 (E), the first of the outdoor battle production 111 between karate practitioners. The reach fluctuation effect is displayed. Here, in the first reach variation effect, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the screen, and the character symbol 102 is hidden.
After that, as shown in FIG. 19F, when the special effect symbol 101b is stopped and the lost symbol mode is displayed, the message symbol 105 is displayed and the loss is confirmed. Here, in the first reach variation effect, the effect 112 indicating the defeat of one of the karate practitioners is displayed.

When the fluctuation of the special symbol whose loss is confirmed is repeated and the first cumulative fluctuation count and the second cumulative fluctuation count reach 790 times, the variation display of the special effect symbol 101a to 101c is started ( 19 (A)), as shown in FIG. 20 (A), when the special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped to reach the reach, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the karate practitioner's outdoor training effect 113 The second reach variation effect of is displayed. Here, in the second reach variation effect, similarly to the first reach variation effect, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the screen, and the character symbol 102 is hidden.
After that, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the special effect symbol 101b is stopped and the lost symbol mode is displayed, the message symbol 105 is displayed and the loss is confirmed. Here, in the second reach variation effect, the effect 114 indicating the end of training of the karate family is displayed.

If the reach does not occur even if the first cumulative number of fluctuations is between 791 and 800, the special variation effect by the normal variation effect is displayed (FIGS. 19A to 19C). reference).

When the second cumulative number of fluctuations reaches 800, the game shifts to the time-saving game state. In this time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the message symbol 107 indicating the time-saving game state and the time-saving number symbol 108 indicating the time-saving number of times (the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-saving game state). Is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Such a message symbol 107 and a time-saving number of times symbol 108 are continuously displayed until the end of the time-saving game state.

In the time-saving game state, the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is started (see FIG. 19 (A)), and as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the stop display of the special effect symbols 101a and 101c causes the reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the third reach variation effect of the battle effect 115 in the ring by the boxer and the karate family is displayed. Here, in the third reach variation effect, similarly to the first reach variation effect, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the screen, and the character symbol 102 is hidden.
After that, as shown in FIG. 21C, when the special effect symbol 101b is stopped and the lost symbol mode is displayed, the message symbol 105 is displayed and the loss is confirmed. Here, in the third reach variation effect, the effect 116 indicating the defeat of the karate family is displayed.

When a big hit occurs in such a time-saving game state, the time-saving game state ends and the big hit game is executed. Along with this, the first cumulative fluctuation number and the second cumulative fluctuation number are cleared, and the first cumulative fluctuation number and the second cumulative fluctuation number are changed for each change of the special symbol executed after the end of the jackpot game. It is counted. Further, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-saving game state reaches 100 times, the time-saving game state is terminated and the normal game state is entered. Along with this, the second cumulative number of fluctuations is cleared, but the first cumulative number of fluctuations is not cleared and is continuously counted. As a result, in the normal gaming state shifted from the time-saving gaming state, the special variation effect by the third reach variation effect described above is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIGS. 21A to 21C). Since the first cumulative number of fluctuations is cleared by executing the jackpot game or clearing the RAM as described above, the special variation effect by the third reach variation effect is between the execution of the jackpot game and the clearing of the RAM. Will be executed. Further, as a matter of course, even if the first cumulative number of fluctuations is 801 or more, the special fluctuation effect that does not execute the reach is executed by the above-mentioned normal variation effect (see FIGS. 19A to 19C). ).
Since the second cumulative number of fluctuations is cleared at the end of the time-saving game state, when the number of changes of the special symbol reaches 800 times in the normal game state, the game shifts to the time-saving game state again.

Further, when the above-mentioned RAM clear is executed when the power is turned on when the amusement store is opened, the flag before reaching the upper limit = 0, so that the first cumulative number of fluctuations exceeds 800 times. Also, the special variation effect by the above-mentioned first reach variation effect is executed. That is, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations is 801 or more, the variation display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is started (see FIG. 19 (A)), and the special effect symbols are shown in FIG. 21 (D). When the reach is reached by the stop display of 101a and 101c, as shown in FIG. 21 (E), the first reach variation effect of the outdoor battle effect 111 between karate practitioners is displayed. Here, the effect symbol display device 6 displays a message symbol 107 indicating a time-saving game state and a time-saving number of times symbol 108 (see FIG. 20D). After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (F), when the special effect symbol 101b is stopped and the lost symbol mode is displayed, the message symbol 105 is displayed and the loss is confirmed.

When the number of first cumulative fluctuations cleared by clearing the RAM is 801 or more in this way, the first reach fluctuation effect is executed in the same manner as 790 or less, so that the player is in a time-saving gaming state. From the first reach fluctuation effect executed in, it can be known that the machine does not have a big hit after the RAM is cleared. In other words, the player who first plays a game on the machine after the opening of the game store can know that the RAM has been cleared at the time of opening by the first reach variation effect in the time-saving game state. Since it is essential to clear the RAM to change the set values 1 to 6 as described above, the player may have changed the set value on the machine by the first reach fluctuation effect in the time-saving game state. It can be inferred that the sex is high.
Here, the fact that the first cumulative number of fluctuations is 801 or more can be clearly known to the player by the display of the message symbol 107 and the time reduction number symbol 108 indicating that the game is in the time saving game state. The player can also know by the special variation effect of the second reach variation effect executed between 791 times and 800 times.

[Characteristics of Examples]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations (and the second cumulative number of fluctuations) that counts (cumulatively) the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the threshold value (800 times), the pachinko machine 1 changes from the normal gaming state to a time-saving game. In a configuration that shifts to a state, in a state where the number of first cumulative fluctuations is larger than the threshold value, a series of special fluctuation effects from the start to the stop of the fluctuations of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are subjected to the first cumulative variation. It is executed by the third reach variation effect different from the first and second reach variation effect when the number of times is equal to or less than the threshold value. In such a configuration, by displaying the special variation effect of the third reach variation effect, the player who watches the display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c during the game can change from the normal game state to the time-saving game state. You can clearly inform the transition. Then, since the time-saving gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state can be shown to the player as a special one by the third reach variation effect, the player's emotions toward the game can be effectively raised. You can improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the configuration of the embodiment, when the first cumulative fluctuation number (and the second cumulative fluctuation number) reaches a precursor value (790 times) smaller than the threshold value, until the threshold value (800 times) is reached. Then, the special variation effect is executed by the second reach variation effect different from the first reach variation effect. By executing the special variation effect by the second reach variation effect in this way, it is possible to notify the player that the threshold value for shifting to the time saving game state is approaching, and the game for the transition to the time saving game state can be notified. It can effectively stimulate a person's expectation.

As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the series of special fluctuation effects from the start to the stop of the fluctuations of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are in a state where the first cumulative number of fluctuations is equal to or less than the precursor value, and the threshold value from the precursor value. Since it changes depending on the state up to the numerical value and the state more than the threshold value, it is possible to provide various production processes from the stop display of the stop symbol mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c by each special variation effect. Can further improve the interest of.

Further, in the configuration of the embodiment, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations cleared by executing the jackpot game reaches the threshold value, the special fluctuation effect by the third reach variation effect is executed, while the first cumulative variation effect cleared by RAM clear is executed. (1) When the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value, the special variation effect by the first reach variation effect is executed. As a result, if the special variation effect by the third reach variation effect is executed in the time-saving game state shifted from the normal game state, the big hit does not occur even if the special symbol fluctuates 800 times or more after the previous big hit game. , The player can clearly know. Therefore, since it can be inferred that the machine is unlikely to cause a big hit, the player can determine whether or not to continue the game on the machine while observing the game situation in the time-saving game state.
Then, the player who plays the game from the opening of the game store is the machine on which the RAM clear is executed if the special variation effect by the first reach variation effect is executed in the time-saving game state shifted from the normal game state. You can know that. From this, the player can infer that there is a high possibility that the set values 1 to 6 have been changed as the RAM is cleared. In this way, the player can obtain information that the set values 1 to 6 are changed, which is normally unknown, by the first reach variation effect in the time-saving game state, and the player can play the game on the machine based on the information. You can also decide whether to continue.
As described above, in the configuration of the present embodiment, useful information for the player can be obtained by executing the first reach variation effect or the special variation effect by the third reach variation effect in the time-saving gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game playability that has never existed in the past, and it is possible to dramatically improve the interest of the game as a whole.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms described in the claims is shown below.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine.
The special effect symbols 101a to 101c correspond to an example of the special symbols.
The effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to an example of the symbol display device.
The entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 corresponds to an example of the random number extraction condition.
The start winning process corresponds to an example of random number extraction means, and the big hit determination random number or the like extracted by the start winning process corresponds to an example of random numbers.
The hit / fail determination processes S265 to S300 correspond to an example of the hit / fail determination means.
The sub-integrated control device 83 and S1005 to S1035 of the special variation effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 correspond to an example of the variation mode determining means, from the start to the stop of the variation of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. A series of special variation effects corresponds to an example of variation display mode.
S1050 of the special variation effect processing corresponds to an example of the special display control means.
The hit / fail determination processes S540 to S570 correspond to an example of the state conversion process.
S320 of the pass / fail determination process corresponds to an example of the fluctuation counting means.
The second cumulative number of fluctuations corresponds to an example of the number of cumulative fluctuations confirmed by the state conversion means.
The time-saving gaming state corresponds to an example of the advantageous gaming state.
The special variation effect by the first reach variation effect 111 and 112 and the special variation effect by the second reach variation effect 113 and 114 correspond to an example of the variation display mode for normal use.
The special variation effect by the third reach variation effect 115, 116 corresponds to an example of the special variation display mode.
The first cumulative number of fluctuations corresponds to an example of the number of cumulative fluctuations confirmed by the fluctuation mode determining means.
The RAM of the main control device 80 (and the RAM of the sub-integrated control device 83) corresponds to an example of the information storage means. Then, the data stored in this RAM (including the set data of the set values 1 to 6) corresponds to an example of the game information.
The probability setting switch 95 and the RAM clear button 96 correspond to an example of the information clearing means.
The jackpot game corresponds to an example of a special game.
The jackpot game process corresponds to an example of a special game control means.
The special variation effect by the first reach variation effect corresponds to an example of the first variation display mode, and the special variation effect by the second reach variation effect corresponds to an example of the second variation display mode.

[About another example of the embodiment]
Another example of the above-described embodiment will be described below.
In the embodiment, the special fluctuation effect by the second reach variation effect is executed in the state where the first cumulative number of fluctuations is between the precursor value and the threshold value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and until the threshold value is reached. It is also possible to execute a special variation effect by the first reach variation effect. This configuration does not include a precursor value and a second reach fluctuation effect. Even in such a configuration, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the player who is gazing at the effect symbol display device 6 can be clearly notified of the transition from the normal game state to the time-saving game state, and the first reach variation effect and the first reach variation effect and the first. Since various effects can be performed by using the 3-reach variable effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

The embodiment is configured to shift from the normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state when the second cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value, but is not limited to this, for example, a configuration of shifting from the normal gaming state to the probabilistic gaming state. You can also do it. Furthermore, it has a gaming state (high-probability gaming state) that is in high-probability mode / non-time saving mode, and when the second cumulative number of fluctuations (and the first cumulative number of fluctuations) reaches the threshold value, the high-probability game changes from the normal gaming state. It is also possible to have a configuration that shifts to a state. As described above, the advantageous gaming state that shifts from the normal gaming state on condition that the cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value can be changed as appropriate.

In the embodiment, the threshold value and the precursor value can be appropriately changed and set. Here, it is preferable that the precursor value is less than the threshold value and relatively close to the threshold value. Further, in the embodiment, the configuration includes a first cumulative fluctuation number and a second cumulative fluctuation number for accumulating the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a configuration for accumulating one cumulative fluctuation number, the configuration is not limited to this. Depending on the cumulative number of fluctuations, the time-saving gaming state may be changed and the first to third reach fluctuation effects may be selected.

In the embodiment, both the number of fluctuations of the special symbol for which the loss is confirmed and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol for which the small hit is confirmed are accumulated by the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the second cumulative number of fluctuations, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it is possible to accumulate only the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that is confirmed to be lost.

In the embodiment, in all the special variation effects that reach, either the 1st to 3rd reach variation effects are selectively executed depending on whether or not the first cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the precursor value or the threshold value. The configuration is not limited to this, and the selective execution of the first to third reach variation effects may be performed only in the special variation effect for which the loss is confirmed. For example, if the reach variation effect for winning is different from the reach variation effect of the 1st to 3rd reach, and the big hit or the small hit is confirmed, the special variation effect is executed by the reach variation effect for the corresponding selection confirmation, while the reach is executed. In the special variation effect in which the loss is determined by performing the above, the first to third reach variation effects are selectively executed depending on whether or not the first cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the precursor value or the threshold value, as in the embodiment. Can be configured.

In the embodiment, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value, the special fluctuation effect by the third reach variation effect is executed until the next big hit occurs or the RAM is cleared, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a time saving game. When the state (advantageous gaming state) is completed, the special variation effect by the first reach variation effect can be executed. In this way, it is possible to set a condition in which the selection of the third reach variation effect is completed and the selection of the first reach variation effect is valid, in addition to the jackpot generation and the RAM clear. As this condition, in addition to the end of the time-saving game state, the special variation effect by the third reach variation effect is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once or five times), and the special symbol changes in the time-saving game state. It is possible to set the number of times to reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times, 50 times, etc.).

In the embodiment, the first to third reach variation effects in which the display contents of the symbols displayed in the special variation effect are different from each other are changed according to the first cumulative number of fluctuations, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. The reach type may be changed according to the first cumulative number of fluctuations. Specifically, as a plurality of types of reach in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is different from each other, normal reach, long reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach are provided. The special fluctuation effect by the long reach is executed, the special variation effect by the SP reach is executed between the precursor value and the threshold value, and when the threshold value is exceeded, the special variation effect by the SPSP reach is executed. Is also good.
Further, the effect content of the special variation effect that is changed according to the first cumulative number of fluctuations may be an effect symbol (character symbol or the like) displayed other than the reach. For example, if three types of character symbols a to c that are different from each other are provided and the first cumulative number of fluctuations is less than or equal to the precursor value, a special variation effect for displaying the character symbol a is executed. Can be configured such that a special variation effect for displaying the character symbol b is executed, and after the threshold value is reached, a special variation effect for displaying the character symbol c is executed.

Further, the special variation effect that is changed according to the first cumulative variation number is not limited to the effect display on the effect symbol display device 6, and can be executed by the effect light emitted by the LED or the like. For example, it is equipped with a design display device consisting of LEDs capable of emitting light in a plurality of emission colors, and when the first cumulative number of fluctuations is less than or equal to the precursor value, when it is between the precursor value and the threshold value, and when it is greater than or equal to the threshold value, in each case. The configuration is such that light emission modes with different emission colors are assigned. Then, in each case, the LED of the design display device is made to emit light according to the emission color assigned to each case. It is also possible to configure the first and second profitable figure display devices of the embodiment by such a symbol display device.

In the embodiment, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations is less than or equal to the precursor value, when the precursor value is to the threshold value, and when the first cumulative fluctuation frequency is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the first to third reach fluctuation effects are assigned, but the configuration is limited to this. Instead, a plurality of reach variation effects may be assigned in each case, and one of the reach variation effects may be selected. For example, the 1st to 9th reach fluctuation effects that are different from each other are provided, and the 1st to 3rd reach fluctuation effects are assigned when the value is less than or equal to the precursor value, and the 4th to 6th reach fluctuation effects are assigned when the value is from the precursor value to the threshold value. , In the case of the threshold value or more, the 7th to 9th reach variation effects are assigned, and in each case, one reach variation effect is selected and the special variation effect is executed.

In the embodiment, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations cleared by clearing the RAM reaches the threshold value, the special fluctuation effect by the first reach variation effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the clearing by clearing the RAM is performed. Even so, as in the case of clearing due to the occurrence of a big hit, when the first cumulative number of fluctuations reaches the threshold value, the special variation effect can be executed by the third reach variation effect.

The embodiment has a configuration in which RAM clear and jackpot occurrence are set as conditions for clearing the first cumulative fluctuation frequency, but the configuration is not limited to this, and a configuration in which only jackpot occurrence is set as the above condition is also possible. .. Further, as this condition, other conditions such as RAM clearing and jackpot generation may be provided. For example, the end of the time-saving gaming state (advantageous gaming state) that has transitioned from the normal gaming state can be a condition for clearing the first cumulative number of fluctuations.

In the embodiment, as a condition for clearing the second cumulative number of fluctuations, the number of time reductions (the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that can be executed in the time reduction game state) = 0 is set. Not limited to this, for example, the second cumulative number of fluctuations may be cleared on the condition that the time reduction flag = 1 according to the second cumulative number of fluctuations = threshold value.

In the embodiment, the main control device has a function of counting the first cumulative number of fluctuations, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-integrated control device has a function of counting the first cumulative number of fluctuations. It is also possible to do. For example, the sub-integrated control device is configured to include a process of counting the first cumulative number of fluctuations each time a fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit.

In the embodiment, as a condition for shifting to the time-saving gaming state, only the second cumulative number of fluctuations = threshold value is set in the normal gaming state, but the configuration is not limited to this, and other conditions are added. It is also possible to. For example, the configuration of the embodiment may be a configuration having a function of shifting to a time-saving game state via a big hit game when a big hit is determined by the hit / fail determination process. Alternatively, it may be configured to have a function of determining whether or not it is a time saving hit by the hit / fail determination process, and when the time saving hit is determined, it is possible to shift from the normal gaming state (or the probabilistic gaming state) without going through the big hit game. Furthermore, the configuration of the embodiment may be a configuration having both of these functions.

In the embodiment, the first to third reach variation effects are selected and determined based on the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the flag before reaching the upper limit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of reach variation effects are included. A configuration in which a plurality of reach effect groups are provided, one reach effect group is enabled based on the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the flag before reaching the upper limit, and one reach variation effect is selected and determined from the valid reach effect groups. It can also be. Specifically, a plurality of reach fluctuation effects are assigned to the first to third reach effect groups according to the display contents and set, and the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the flag before reaching the upper limit are set as in the above embodiment. Based on this, one reach effect group is enabled, and one reach variation effect is selected and determined from a plurality of valid reach effect groups. In such a configuration, since the reach effect groups that can be selected are different based on the first cumulative number of fluctuations and the flag before reaching the upper limit, even if the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are stopped and displayed in the same stop symbol mode. , Reach variable production is selected from different reach production groups. Then, since each reach effect group is assigned a reach variation effect according to the display content, the player executes whether or not the starting point for counting the first cumulative variation number is when the RAM is cleared. It can be inferred from the reach fluctuation effect. Therefore, even in the configuration of this other example, the same action and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is provided with six-step setting values 1 to 6 in which different jackpot winning probabilities are set, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the number of steps of the set value can be appropriately changed and set. .. That is, it is also possible to set the set values 1 to 3 in 3 steps, the set values 1 to 10 in 10 steps, and the like. Further, even if the jackpot winning probability defined for each set value is met, the setting is not limited to the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed and set.

The configuration of the above-described embodiment is the one in which the configuration of the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of the present invention can also be applied to the slot machine. Even in the configuration applied to the slot machine, the same operation and effect as in the embodiment applied to the pachinko machine 1 can be obtained.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
6 Production symbol display device (symbol display device)
95 Probability setting switch 96 RAM clear button 101a-101c Special effect symbol 111,112 1st reach variation effect 113,114 2nd reach variation effect 115,116 3rd reach variation effect

Claims (1)

A symbol display device that displays special symbols in a variable manner,
Random number extraction means that extracts random numbers based on the satisfaction of predetermined random number extraction conditions,
Based on the random numbers extracted by the random number extraction means, the hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the hit is achieved,
Based on the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means, the stop mode of the special symbol showing the result is determined, and the variation display mode from the start of the change of the special symbol to the display of the stop mode is determined. Aspect-determining means and
A special display control means for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner according to the variable display mode determined by the variable mode determining means on the symbol display device, and stopping and displaying the special symbol according to the stop mode.
A fluctuation counting means that accumulates the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, and
When the cumulative number of fluctuations accumulated by the fluctuation counting means in the normal gaming state reaches a predetermined threshold value, a state changing means for converting into an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state is provided. In a gaming machine
The variable mode determining means is
At least, the variation display mode for normal use determined in the normal game state and a special variation display mode different from the normal variation display mode are provided.
Further, when the cumulative number of fluctuations accumulated by the variation counting means reaches the threshold value, the variation display mode in which the variation is displayed by the special display control means is set to the special variation display mode. A gaming machine featuring.

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