JP2023078703A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of further enhancing amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 controls a game in a low-probability non-time-saving state, a low-probability slight time-saving state, and low-probability time-saving state. When a big winning A is achieved in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability slight time-saving state, a game state is shifted to the low-probability time-saving state according to the completion of the big winning game. When a specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, the low-probability non-time-saving state can be shifted to the low-probability time-saving state. On the other hand, when the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the low-probability slight time-saving state, the game state does not change. The shift probability to the low-probability time-saving state is higher in the low-probability non-time-saving state than that in the low-probability slight time-saving state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game, and executes an effect based on the determination result.

In the conventional gaming machine, when it is determined whether or not a game ball is won in the starting hole and a special game is to be executed, the special symbol display device displays the determination result after the special symbol is variably displayed. The pattern is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in a predetermined image display device, the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the start of the variable display of the special symbols, and the determination result is displayed as the special symbols are stopped and displayed. The decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the mode.

JP 2014-183903 A

By the way, conventional gaming machines have room for improvement in terms of enhancing the interest of games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

The present invention employs the following configurations in order to solve the above problems.
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a winning area that can be changed between an open state in which game balls can easily win and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily win, and whether a special game is executed when a game ball wins in the winning area. A gaming machine for determining whether or not a first game state, a second game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the winning area than in the first gaming state, and the winning area rather than in the second gaming state and a third game state in which the game ball is likely to win a prize, and a game state control means for controlling the game state to any one of a plurality of game states including a third game state in which the game ball is likely to win, and when a predetermined condition is established in the second game state. , the second game state is shifted to the third game state with a predetermined probability, and when a predetermined condition is established in the first game state, the first game state is changed to the third game state with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. Move to game state.

According to this invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Schematic front view of gaming machine 1 Explanatory diagram for explaining normal design determination Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the production button 26 Enlarged view of indicator 4 in FIG. Block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device provided in the game machine 1 Explanatory diagram for explaining information displayed on the performance indicator 113 Explanatory diagram for explaining setting change mode, setting confirmation mode, and RAM clear mode Explanatory diagram for explaining the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 Explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the display mode of the decorative pattern 55 Block diagram showing a configuration example of the main RAM 100c and various information stored in the main RAM 100c Explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the game state in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the result of the special symbol determination in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot type and small hit type in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the loss (time saving) type in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining a modification of the result of the first special symbol determination Explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the first special symbol in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the second special symbol in the first embodiment Flowchart showing an example of main processing executed in the game control board 100 A flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of switch processing in step S2A of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start opening switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start opening switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3A of FIG. Detailed flowchart of normal symbol processing in step S4A of FIG. Detailed flowchart of big hit determination processing in step S309 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of stop processing in step S319 of FIG. Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the production of the low-probability short-time state in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production in which the first special symbol determination is suspended when shifting from low probability short working hours to low probability short working hours in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production in which the first special symbol determination is not suspended when shifting from low probability short working hours to low probability short working hours in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production that shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production that shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a production in which a normal reach production is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an effect example in which the SP reach effect is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production immediately after being notified of loss in SP reach production when in a low probability and short working hours state in the first embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production of low probability short working hours state in the first embodiment Detailed flowchart of the small winning opening opening control process in step S5A of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the big winning opening opening control process in step S6A of FIG. Flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the effect control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of fluctuation start command reception processing in step S15 of FIG. Explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the game state in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the result of the special symbol determination in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot type and small hit type in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the loss (time saving) type in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the first special symbol in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the second special symbol in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a production in which a normal reach production is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an effect example in which the SP reach effect is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production immediately after being notified of loss in SP reach production when in a low probability and short working hours state in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production that shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours in the second embodiment Explanatory diagram for explaining an example of production of low probability short working hours state in the second embodiment

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of gaming machine 1]
First, the schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which accessories related to winning and judgment are provided, and a frame member 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2 . The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged parallel to the game board 2 at a predetermined interval, and the glass plate and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which game balls can flow down. It is

When the player grips the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 clockwise, the game balls stored in the upper tray 28 are guided to a shooting device (not shown) and hit with a hitting force corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 20. It is launched into the game area 10 . The game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the shot game ball is guided to an upper position in the game area 10, and touches the game nails, the windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the movement direction. It should be noted that the shooting of game balls is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22 .

The upper tray 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the shooting device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for storing prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower tray 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower tray 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 29 are arranged below the lower tray 29. It drops into a box (not shown).

When the player performs so-called "left-handed hitting", in which the player rotates the handle 20 at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as illustrated by the arrow 31 . On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called "right-handed hit" in which the player keeps rotating the handle 20 at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32 .

A first starting port 11 and three general winning ports 14 are provided on the passage path of the left-handed game ball as accessories related to winning and judgment. In addition, on the passage path of the game ball hit to the right, there are a second starting port 12, a large winning port 13, a general winning port 14, a gate 16, an electric tulip 17, and a small winning port 19 as accessories related to winning and judgment. is provided. When the player hits left, basically the game ball does not enter the second start hole 12, and when the player hits right, basically the game ball enters the first start hole 11. No ball wins.

A game ball enters any one of the first starting hole 11, the second starting hole 12, the large winning hole 13, the general winning hole 14, and the small winning hole 19 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2 and wins a prize. In this case, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 28 or the lower tray 29 according to the place where the prize was won. A game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning holes is discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.例文帳に追加

In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first start port 11 and wins, or when the game ball passes through the second start port 12 and wins, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is played. It is determined whether or not to execute. Since the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole 13 in the jackpot game, the player can get a lot of game balls according to the winning of the game ball into the big winning hole 13.例文帳に追加

In the following description, the judgment executed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start port 11 is called "first special symbol judgment", and the judgment executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second start port 12. Determination is called "second special symbol determination". Moreover, these determinations are collectively called "special symbol determination". When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed after the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 41 (see FIG. 4). When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed after the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 4). The jackpot game executed under the condition of the second special symbol determination has more prize balls to be obtained by the player in the jackpot game than the jackpot game executed under the condition of the first special symbol determination. In addition, the second special symbol determination results in a higher possibility of executing a jackpot game than the first special symbol determination. As a result, it is possible to increase the desire of the player to win the game ball through the second start hole 12 rather than the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加

The first starting port 11 is a starting port that is always open. The second starting port 12 is a starting port that is opened only when an electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory is in operation. The electric tulip 17 is arranged close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture (see the solid line in FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second start port 12, and an open posture in which the second start port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). It is configured to be able to change its posture. The electric tulip 17 gathers the game balls hit to the right to the second starting port 12 by taking an open posture.

The second starting port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17 in a closed posture. When the game ball passes through the gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 12 is to be opened, although the prize ball is not paid out. In the following description, the determination of whether or not to open the second starting port 12 is called "normal symbol determination". When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 45 (see FIG. 4), and then the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The normal symbols indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination include a winning symbol indicating that the second starting port 12 is opened and a losing symbol indicating that the second starting port 12 is not opened. Winning patterns include a short open pattern and a long open pattern. The short open pattern is a pattern in which the total open time of the electric tulip 17 is short and basically the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 (for example, the total open time is 0.2 seconds). The long open pattern is a pattern in which the total open time of the electric tulip is long and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 12 as long as the player hits to the right (for example, the total open time is 5 seconds). When any of the winning symbols is stopped and displayed, the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 maintains the open posture for a specified time and then returns to the closed posture in a manner predetermined according to the type of normal symbol, and then returns to the closed posture for a specified number of times. done. When the losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the electric tulip 17 does not take the open posture and remains in the closed posture, so the game ball cannot enter the second start port 12.例文帳に追加

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the normal symbol determination. FIG. 2(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened in the normal symbol determination in the gaming machine 1. FIG. The probability of being determined to open the second starting port 12 in the normal pattern determination, time-saving state (eg, 1/1), a small time-saving state with a lower probability than the time-saving state (eg, 10/65536), and fine There is a non-time-saving state (for example, 1/65536) that has a lower probability than the time-saving state (FIG. 2(A)). In addition, the probability of being determined to open the second starting port 12 in the normal design determination may be the same regardless of whether it is in a slight time saving state or a non-time saving state (for example, 1/65536).

FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the open time group of the second start port 12 in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. The opening time of the second starting port 12 (that is, the time during which the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the open position) is relatively longer in the time saving state than in the slight time saving state and the non-time saving state (Fig. 2 (B) ). Specifically, in the time saving state, the long open symbols are stop-displayed, whereas the short open symbols are not stop-displayed. Further, in the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state, the short open pattern is stopped and displayed, but the long open pattern is not stopped and displayed. In order to provide a game property that makes a player aim at the first start port 11 aiming at shifting to the time-saving state in which the game balls are most likely to enter the second start port 12 between the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state. , Basically, it is configured in advance so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. - 特許庁

In the game machine 1, the gate 16 is not provided on the passage path of the left-handed game ball. Therefore, in the game machine 1, when the game ball enters the general winning hole 14 in the slightly shortened state, the prize ball is paid out and the normal symbol determination is executed. In addition, the gaming machine 1 may be provided with a gate 16 on the passage path of the left-handed game ball.

FIG. 2(C) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variation time group of normal symbols in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. The fluctuation time of the normal pattern is relatively longer in the case of the slight time reduction state than in the case of the time reduction state, and relatively longer in the case of the non-time reduction state than in the case of the slight time reduction state (Fig. 2 (C )). For example, the normal pattern variation time in the case of the time saving state is 0.5 seconds, the normal pattern variation time in the case of the slight time saving state is 59 seconds, and the normal pattern variation time in the non-time saving state is 60 seconds. The variation time of the normal pattern in the non-time-saving state is not much different from the variation time of the normal pattern in the small-time-saving state, and the normal pattern stopped and displayed in the non-time-saving state and the small-time-saving state and the opening time of the electric tulip 17 are the same. is. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state. It should be noted that the fluctuation time of the normal pattern may be the same regardless of whether it is in a slight time saving state or a non-time saving state (for example, 60 seconds).

In addition, it is good also considering the state applicable to at least one of the following three as a slightly short time state.
- The probability of being determined to open the second starting port 12 in the normal design determination is higher than in the non-time saving state.
・ The probability that the long open pattern will be stopped is higher than in the non-time saving state.
・The fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than the non-time saving state.

[Configuration example of effect means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display device 5, a performance accessory 7, a speaker 24, a board illumination device 74, a performance button 26, and a frame display device 74 for performing various effects. A lighting device 10 is provided.

A display screen (hereinafter referred to as "liquid crystal screen 5") of the liquid crystal display device 5 (which may be an EL display device or the like) is an image display device for displaying various effect images. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the back side (that is, the rear side) of the game machine 1 relative to the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through an opening formed in the game board 2 . As shown in FIG. 1, the liquid crystal screen 5 is provided at a position where it can be easily viewed by the player. The liquid crystal screen 5 displays a decorative pattern 55, a small pattern 56, fourth patterns 57 and 59, CG or animation characters, and the like.

The decorative pattern 55, the small pattern 56, and the fourth patterns 57 and 59 are images that are variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special design. The decorative pattern 55 is a pattern representing one of the numbers 1-9. Three decorative patterns 55 (and three small patterns 56) start fluctuating side by side with the start of variable display of special patterns, and three decorative patterns 55 (and three small patterns 56) start with the start of stop display of special patterns. Two small patterns 56) are displayed side by side and stopped (referred to as "main stop"). A combination of three numbers informs the determination result of the special symbol determination. The combination of decorative patterns 55 to be stopped and displayed is the same as the combination of small patterns 56 .

The fourth designs 57 and 59 are expressed in color, and after being variably displayed in synchronism with the decorative design 55 (and special design), they are stop-displayed at the same time as the decorative design 55 (and special design). The fourth symbol 57 is synchronized with the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol 59 is synchronized with the second special symbol. The fourth patterns 57 and 59 are "red", "blue", "green", "yellow", and "white" in this order at the same position for a given time (for example, 0.2 seconds). The variable display is performed by being repeatedly displayed. The variable display of the fourth patterns 57 and 59 is realized by switching between display and non-display of the fourth pattern of a predetermined color (for example, blue) at regular intervals (for example, every 0.2 seconds) and blinking. may be

The combination of the decorative pattern 55 (and the small pattern 56) to be stopped and the color of the fourth pattern 57 to be stopped and displayed is predetermined so as to be different for each special pattern (see FIG. 13). By combining the decorative pattern 55 (and the small pattern 56) and the fourth pattern 57, it is possible to notify the same content as that indicated by the stopped special pattern.

The fourth patterns 57 and 59 are images displayed in small sizes toward the edges of the liquid crystal screen 5, and are less conspicuous than the decorative patterns 55 (and the small patterns 56). Therefore, even if the combination of the decorative pattern 55 and the fourth patterns 57 and 59 indicates the type of the special pattern, it is difficult for the player to notice it. The fourth patterns 57 and 59 may be realized by light-emitting elements (for example, full-color LEDs) provided near the right side of the liquid crystal screen 5 . This light-emitting element may be used as the fourth patterns 57 and 59 by lighting in a predetermined color at the same time as the decorative pattern 55 is stopped, and may be used to univocally notify the determination result of the special pattern determination.

The small pattern 56 and the fourth patterns 57 and 59 are always displayed on the nearer side than the other images at positions not hidden by the performance accessory 7 except during the jackpot game. For this reason, it does not disappear and the visibility does not deteriorate. On the other hand, the decorative pattern 55 may be superimposed behind other images and may not be visible, or may be hidden by the production accessories 7. - 特許庁Also, the decorative pattern 55 may be partially or wholly hidden regardless of whether the special pattern is displayed in a variable manner.

A performance accessory 7 is provided between the front surface of the game board 2 and the glass plate, and arranged in the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 5. - 特許庁The performance accessory 7 is arranged at an initial position above the liquid crystal screen 5 when it is not operating. When the timing for operating the performance accessory 7 comes, the performance accessory 7 moves downward while rotating from the initial position toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 by the driving force of the performance accessory motor 71, and the liquid crystal screen 5 is displayed. placed in front of the The production accessories 7 are used for various productions by operating between the initial position and the advanced position.

The performance accessory 7 is made of a translucent synthetic resin material. The effect accessory 7 is used for various effects by causing a plurality of built-in light-emitting elements (one type of board lighting device 74) to emit light in a plurality of colors or in a single color. For example, each light-emitting element built in the production accessory 7 emits light in seven colors (specifically, red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, blue, and purple) at the same time, thereby emitting light in rainbow colors as a whole. Let The performance accessory 7 can be visually recognized by the player regardless of its position. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the performance regardless of the presence or absence of the action by the decoration applied to the performance accessory 7 and the light emission of the performance accessory 7 .

Note that the performance accessory 7 may be provided, for example, between the game board 2 and the liquid crystal screen 5, and may be difficult for the player to visually recognize at the initial position. Moreover, the performance accessory 7 may be movable up, down, left, and right, or may be vibrated.

The speaker 24 outputs musical pieces, voices, sound effects, etc. in synchronization with or asynchronously with the image display effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 to perform sound effects.

The board lighting device 74 is a general term for a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full-color LEDs) provided on the game board 2 . The frame lighting device 10 is a general term for a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full-color LEDs) provided on the frame member 3 . The frame lighting device 10 includes, for example, a left side lamp provided on the left side of the frame member 3, a right side lamp provided on the right side of the frame member 3, and a center lamp provided between the two speakers 24. , and a button lamp built in the effect button 26 (see FIG. 2) that can be operated by the player.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the effect button 26. As shown in FIG. The effect button 26 is provided on the frame member 3, and the player can input operation information by operating (for example, pressing). In the game machine 1, an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 may be performed. The effect button 26 has a normal state in which its upper surface is substantially at the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 3, and a protrusion in which its upper surface protrudes upward by a predetermined height (for example, 10 cm) from the upper surface of the frame member 3. It is configured so that it can be controlled to change its height between states. Note that the effect button 26 can be operated at any height between the normal state and the projecting state.

In addition, the frame member 3 is provided with effect keys 27 for the player to perform selection operation or cursor movement (see FIG. 3). The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key, and is composed of an up key, a down key, a left key, and a right key. The effect key 27 is used to adjust the light amount of the liquid crystal screen 5, the board illumination device 74, and the frame illumination device 10, and is used to adjust the volume of the speaker 24. FIG.

[Configuration example of display 4]
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information about special symbol determination and normal symbol determination, and as illustrated in FIG. Special symbol reservation display device 43, second special symbol reservation display device 44, normal symbol display device 45, normal symbol reservation display device 46, game state display device 47, round display device 48, right to urge the player to hit right by lighting It has a striking lamp 49 . The right-handed lamp 49 is continuously turned off in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small-time-saving state (that is, in the non-reporting mode), during the jackpot game, and during the small win game that opens the small winning opening 19. And, it is continuously lit during the low-probability short-time state (that is, it is a notification mode). In place of the right-handed lamp 49 (or in addition to the right-handed lamp 49), the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small time-saving state become white circles (that is, non-notification mode), and during the jackpot game, the small During the small winning game in which the winning opening 19 is opened and during the low-probability time-saving state, an image that becomes a black circle (that is, a notification mode) may be continuously displayed at the end of the liquid crystal screen 5 . Also, in place of the right-handed lamp 49 (or in addition to the right-handed lamp 49), in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small time-saving state, the player falls down so that it is difficult to see (that is, in a non-notification mode Yes), during the big winning game, during the small winning game that opens the small winning opening 19, and during the low probability time saving state, it seems that the player stands continuously so that it can be visually recognized (that is, it is a notification mode). A movable accessory (for example, a movable accessory imitating a flag) may be provided.

When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display device 41 variably displays the special symbol, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination. Notification of the judgment result. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display device 42 variably displays the special symbol, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination, thereby making the second special symbol determination. Notification of the judgment result.

The first special symbol reservation display 43 displays the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as "special 1 reservation number"). The second special symbol reservation display 44 displays the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as "special 2 reservation number"). By displaying on the liquid crystal screen 5 a suspension icon 51 and a suspension number 52 that inform the same contents as the display contents of the first special symbol suspension display 43 and the second special symbol suspension display 44, the player can confirm the number of suspensions. is made easy to understand. The pending icons 51 are displayed in order of the pending number (for example, four at maximum).

Here, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors are used as colors that indicate the possibility of a big win or a small win (hereinafter referred to as "reliability"). Each color is more likely to be used in the case of a big win and less likely to be used in the case of a loss, in the order described above. The rainbow colors are 100% reliable and are used only for jackpots and not for losses. In the case of a big hit, or in the case of a loss and a relatively long variation time of the special symbol, the pending icon 51 is likely to be displayed in one of the colors suggesting the degree of reliability. In the following description, the white pending icon 51 is called the normal mode pending icon 51, and the above-described pending icon 51 other than white is called the special mode pending icon 51. FIG.

The reserved number 52 is synchronized with the reserved number of the first special symbol determination and the reserved number of the second special symbol determination, 0 to 4 displayed small on the left end of the liquid crystal screen 5 in the same manner regardless of whether it is a big hit or not. is the number of In the reserved number 52, the first reserved number indicating the number of reservations by numbers 0 to 4 in synchronization with the display of the first special symbol reservation display 43, and the display of the second special design reservation display 44 Synchronously. There is a second reserved number indicating the number of reserved numbers from 0 to 4. For example, when the reservation of the first special symbol determination increases by one, the first reservation number is displayed with 1 added, and when the reservation of the second special symbol determination increases by 1, the second reservation number is displayed with 1 added. is displayed. Here, similarly to the decorative pattern 55, the pending icon 51 may be hidden or hidden in another image or not displayed. On the other hand, since the reserved numerals 52 are always displayed on the nearer side than the other images like the small pattern 56, they are not obscured by the other images and the visibility is not deteriorated.

When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by variably displaying the normal symbol and then stop-displaying the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol reservation display 46 displays the number of normal symbol determination pending. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. The round indicator 48 is basically turned off, and displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game in response to the stop display of the jackpot symbol on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42. do. The round indicator 48 remains unlit and remains extinguished when the losing symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed.

[Configuration of Control Device of Game Machine 1 and Overview of Various Determinations Performed in Game Machine 1]
With reference to FIG. 5, a configuration example of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1 and an overview of various determinations performed in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG.

On the back side of the game board 2, in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls delivered to the upper tray 28 or the lower tray 29, a control device for controlling the operation of the game machine 1 is provided. As illustrated in FIG. 5 , the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a game control board 100 for controlling the progress of the game such as transmission of various judgments and commands, and overall production based on commands received from the game control board 100 . , an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects of images and sounds, and a lamp control board 150 for controlling the effects of various lamps and effects 7, and the like. The configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured by one board.

In addition, the communication between the game control board 100 and the payout control board 120 is configured to be able to transmit and receive commands in both directions, and the communication between the game control board 100 and the effect control device 130A (the effect control board 130) A command can be transmitted only in one direction from the control board 100 to the production control device 130A (the production control board 130).

The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 100b that stores game control programs and the like, a main RAM 100c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input/output port.

The input/output ports of the game control board 100 include a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detecting switch 47a, a second starting opening opening/closing solenoid 48b, and a large winning opening. Detection switch 50a, large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 51b, small winning opening detecting switch 50c, small winning opening opening/closing solenoid 51c, specific area detection switch 52a, magnetic detection sensor 57a, radio wave detection sensor 58a, out ball detection switch 39a, display 4 , performance indicator 113, RWM clear switch 111a, and setting key switch 112a are connected. The specific area detection switch 52a inputs a signal when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the small winning opening 19 (hereinafter referred to as "V winning"). The RWM clear switch 111a inputs a signal for initializing the control state of the game other than the set values stored in the main RAM 100c (that is, initializing the gaming machine 1 to the low-probability short-time state). Initialization by operating the RWM clear switch 111a is called "RWM clear".

The setting key switch 112a inputs a signal for shifting to a state in which a setting value can be changed or confirmed by an operation using a setting key. The performance display 113 displays performance information indicating the performance of the gaming machine 1 and setting values. In addition, the game information output terminal board 90, the payout control board 120 and the performance control board 130 are connected to the input/output ports of the game control board 100. FIG.

The main CPU 100a reads a game control program stored in the main ROM 100b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 100c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission and reception of various control commands. It performs control processing and the like for transmitting game information to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer) via the game information output terminal board 90 .

In the "game information", the starting opening winning signal output each time the game ball wins in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is terminated. A pattern confirmation signal output every time, a jackpot signal output during a jackpot game, a small hit signal output during a small win game, and an output during a round game (opening of the big winning opening) A signal that is being opened, a signal that is output over a time saving state, a security signal that is output when a situation (RWM clear, error, etc.) that poses a problem (threat) in terms of security of the game machine 1 occurs. .

In the memory area of the main ROM 100b, a game ROM area storing programs and data relating to the progress of the game and an information ROM area storing programs and data relating to performance display of the gaming machine are arranged in this order. there is

In the game ROM area, a game program area for storing a program relating to the progress of the game and a game data area for storing data relating to the progress of the game are arranged. In the information ROM area, there are arranged an information program area in which a program relating to the performance display of the gaming machine is stored and an information data area in which data relating to the performance display of the gaming machine are stored.

In the memory area of the main RAM 100c, a game RWM area used as a work (work area) when executing the game program and an information RWM area used as a work (work area) when the information program is executed are arranged. ing. In the game RWM area, a game work area used as a work by the game program and a game stack area for temporarily saving data being processed by the game program are arranged.

The game work area includes a set value area for storing set values, a judgment information area for storing judgment information (checksum) for judging an abnormality in the RWM area, and game data that changes as the game progresses. A game data area for storing is arranged.

The information RWM area includes an information work area used as a work by the information program and an information stack area for temporarily saving data being processed by the information program.

In the information work area, a performance information area for storing information relating to the performance of the gaming machine 1 and an error information area for storing information relating to various error determinations are arranged.

The payout control board 120 drives the payout device 95 to control the payout of game balls. In addition, the payout control board 120 drives the launching device 26 to control shooting of game balls.

The payout control board 120 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores payout programs and the like, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area for arithmetic processing, an input/output port, and the like.

The input/output ports of the payout control board 120 include an open detection switch, a full detection switch, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls paid out from the payout device 95, and a payout motor for paying out game balls from the payout device 95. is connected.

The payout CPU 121a reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing relating to the payout of game balls while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area. Thereby, control processing for paying out game balls from the payout device 95 according to the payout control command from the game control board 100, control processing for transmitting the command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the game control board 100, etc. conduct.

Effect control device 130A, effect control board 130 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the game control board 100, image display and based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control board 130 An image sound control board 140 that performs sound output control processing, and a lamp control board that performs control processing of various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (motors, etc.) based on the reception of performance control commands from the performance control board 130 150.

The production control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores a production control program, a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an RTC 130d that measures the date and time, and an input/output port. The input/output ports of the effect control board 130 are connected to the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a.

The sub CPU 130a reads the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area. Thereby, control processing for determining the mode of production accompanying the variable display of special symbols, control processing for transmitting the production control command based on the determination result to the image sound control board 140, various input devices (detection switch, etc.) It performs control processing according to detection signals from and control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting devices, motors, etc.).

The image sound control board 140 receives a command from the performance control board 130 and performs control to display a predetermined image on the liquid crystal screen 5 or control to output sound from the speaker 24 .

The image sound control board 140 includes a general CPU 141a that comprehensively controls image display and sound output based on the reception of the production control command from the production control board 130, a general ROM 141b that stores a general control program, and a general ROM 141b that stores a general control program. A supervising RAM 141c that serves as a work area, a VDP 145 that generates an image to be output to the liquid crystal screen 5 based on reception of a display control command (display list) from the supervising CPU 141a, a CGROM 146 that stores image data and the like, and a An audio control unit 148 (audio LSI) that controls the speaker 24 based on reception of an audio control command and an audio ROM that stores audio data and the like are provided. A configuration may be employed in which the VDP 145 is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. In this case, there is no need to provide the audio control section 148 separately.

The overall CPU 141a reads out the overall control program stored in the overall ROM 141b, and performs arithmetic processing related to effects while utilizing the overall RAM 141c as a work area. As a result, a control process for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing the effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and transmitting it to the VDP 145, and a voice control command for instructing the effect sound to be output from the speaker 24 are generated. control processing for transmission to the audio control unit 148 (audio LSI).

Also, the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24 are connected to the image sound control board 140 . The image sound control board 140 (the VDP 145 thereof) generates an image at predetermined frame time intervals (for example, 1/30 second) and outputs the generated image to the liquid crystal screen 5 . As a result, an image including, for example, the decorative pattern 55 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 . Also, sound is output by outputting an audio signal generated by (the audio control unit 148 of) the image sound control board 140 to the speaker 24 .

Moreover, the changeover switch 22 is connected to 130A of production|presentation control apparatuses. The changeover switch 22 is a switch for setting the volume value of the sound output from the speaker 24 (directed sound such as BGM and sound effects). For example, the volume value is set to five levels from "1" to "5" according to the operation of the selector switch 22. FIG. The selector switch 22 is also used as a switch for setting the light intensity values of the liquid crystal screen 5, the frame lighting device 10, and the board lighting device 74. FIG. The light amount value is set in five stages from "1" to "5" according to the operation of the changeover switch 22. FIG.

Also, the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a are connected to the effect control device 130A.

The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area for arithmetic processing, and an input/output port.

The input/output ports of the lamp control board 150 include the frame lighting device 10 (effect button light emitting LED, etc.), the effect accessory 7, the board lighting device 74, the effect button driving device 17b (effect button driving motor, effect button vibration motor ) is connected.

The lamp CPU 150a reads the lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing related to effects while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. As a result, control processing of the frame illumination device 10, the effect button driving device 17b, the effect accessory 7, and the board illumination device 74 is performed.

The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and supplies the main power supply to the gaming machine 1 (game control board 100, payout control board 120, Production control device 130A and various electronic components) (corresponding to power supply means).

In addition, the power supply board 160 is for switching between an ON state for supplying main power to the game machine 1 (game control board 100, payout control board 120, production control device 130A and various electronic components) and an OFF state for stopping. A power switch is provided so as to be operable by a game store clerk, and when the power switch is turned on, the supply of main power is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. In addition, the supply of backup power to the game control board 100 is maintained at the time of power failure (power failure). As a result, the memory contents of the main RAM 100c are retained even at the time of power failure (power failure), and after recovery from the power failure (power failure), the control state of the game can be restored to the state before the power failure (power failure). can be done.

The game machine 1 has a ``low-probability state'' as a jackpot winning probability of special pattern determination, and has a ``non-short-time state'', a ``slightly short-time state'' and a ``short-time state'' as a winning probability of normal pattern determination. The game machine 1 is controlled in the following three game states when the game progresses.
・"Low probability state" and "non-working time saving state"
・"Low probability state" and "low probability state"
・"Low probability state" and "short working time state"

The gaming machine 1 is initially controlled in a low-probability short-time state. There are 6 types of setting values from "1" to "6". 1/280, about 1/260 when the set value is "3", about 1/240 when the set value is "4", and about 1/220 when the set value is "5". , is about 1/200 when the set value is "6". The jackpot winning probability is the same in the non-time-saving state, the slight time-saving state, and the time-saving state.

In the game machine 1, the larger the set value is, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot in special symbol determination is (that is, the more advantageous the player is). In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the smaller the set value, the higher the probability of winning a big hit in the special symbol determination (that is, the smaller the set value, the more advantageous the player may be).

In addition to the "low probability state", it may have a "high probability state" as the jackpot winning probability of the special symbol determination. "High probability state" is a predetermined arbitrary probability that the jackpot winning probability of special symbol determination is 10 times or less than the low probability state. The low-probability state is shifted to the high-probability state after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, although the backup power supply is not supplied to the payout control board 120 and the performance control board 130, the payout control board 120 and the payout control board 120 and A backup power supply may be supplied to the effect control board 130 . Also, the backup power may be supplied to only one of the payout control board 120 and the performance control board 130 .

Next, information displayed by the performance indicator 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining information displayed on the performance indicator 113. As shown in FIG. The performance indicator 113 includes four segment indicators 113a to 113d (see FIG. 6(A)). The performance indicator 113 displays the "base value" in the low-probability short-time state. "Base value" is a value obtained by dividing the total number of payouts paid out by the total number of game balls launched by the player in a specific section in the low probability non-time saving state (specifically, (base calculation Value of winning ball counter/value of out counter for base calculation)×100).

A prize ball counter for base calculation, an out counter for base calculation, and a total out counter are used to control the performance indicator 113 . Each counter is provided in the main RAM 113, for example. The prize ball counter for base calculation counts (for example, adds or subtracts) the total number of payouts paid out according to the winning of game balls in a specific section in the low probability non-time saving state. For example, when a game ball wins the first starting hole 11, "4" is added to the prize ball counter for base calculation. Also, when the game ball wins the second starting hole 12, "1" is added to the prize ball counter for base calculation. Also, when the game ball wins the big prize hole 13, "15" is added to the prize ball counter for base calculation.

The base calculation out counter counts (for example, adds or subtracts) the total number of game balls launched by the player in a specific section in the low-probability short-time state. In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball is detected by the out ball detection switch 39a, "1" is added to the base calculation out counter.

While the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation are counted in the low probability untime saving state, they are not counted except in the low probability untime saving state. During the jackpot game, although the game state is a low-probability short-time state, the counting by the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation is stopped (counting may be continued). Calculation of the base value may be stopped when the game state is other than the low-probability short-time state (that is, when the counting by the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation is stopped). However, the base value may continue to be calculated periodically (for example, every time the process of step S9A in FIG. 19 is performed (for example, every 4 milliseconds)).

The total out counter counts (for example, adds or subtracts) the total number of game balls launched by the player (referred to as "total out") regardless of the gaming state. The total out counter counts regardless of whether or not you are in a low-probability short-time condition. For this reason, for example, even when the counting at the base calculation out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter is stopped due to the transition from low probability short time to low probability short time (or low probability short time) Total out Counting in the counter continues.

The main CPU 100a calculates the real-time base value bL before the total number of outs reaches 60,000. Then, the main CPU 100a calculates and stores a base value from the current values of the base calculation prize ball counter and the base calculation prize ball counter each time the total out count reaches 60,000, and stores the total out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter. Initialize the counter and out counter for base calculation.

When one interval ends with the total out reaching 60,000, the final base value of this interval is saved as the final base value of the previous interval. The performance indicator 113 can switch and display up to four base values at regular intervals (for example, every five seconds) (see FIG. 6B). Specifically, the performance indicator 113 displays the real-time base value bL (current section D) before the total out reaches 60,000, the final base value b1 in section A three times before, The final base value b2 in section B and the final base value b3 in section C one time before are displayed in this order.

"--" is displayed as the real-time base value bL and the base values b1-3 until the total out reaches a predetermined total number (eg, 300). As a result, it is possible to prevent the possibility that the real-time base value immediately after the game machine 1 is turned on is significantly different from the actual base value.

When the total number of outs is greater than the predetermined total number but less than 60,000, only the real-time base value bL is displayed, and "--" is displayed as the base values b1-b3. Also, when the number of stored final base values is less than three, "--" is displayed as the base values b1 to b3 of the section in which the final base values are not stored. The cyclic display of the real-time base value bL and the base values b1 to 3 on the performance indicator 113 is based on the transition from low-probability short-time to low-probability short-time (or low-probability short-time) for base calculation out counter and base calculation It is continued even when counting by the winning ball counter is stopped. That is, the cyclic display of the real-time base value bL and the base values b1 to b3 on the performance indicator 113 is continued regardless of the game state.

Next, the setting change mode, setting confirmation mode, and RAM clear mode will be described with reference to FIG. The game machine 1 shifts to a setting change mode, a setting confirmation mode, and a RAM clear mode according to the states of the setting key switch 112a and the RWM clear switch 111a when the power is turned on. The setting change mode is a mode in which setting values can be changed. The setting confirmation mode is a mode for displaying the current setting value on the performance indicator 113 . The RAM clear mode is a mode that shifts when the control state of the game other than the set values stored in the main RAM 100c is initialized (that is, the game machine 1 is initialized to a low-probability short-time state).

Note that the power "ON" in FIG. 7 means that the power switch is turned on. The setting key SW "ON" in FIG. 10 means that the turning member of the setting key switch 112a is in the ON posture by the operation using the setting key by the store clerk. The setting key SW "OFF" in FIG. 10 means that the rotating member of the setting key switch 112a is in the OFF posture. The RWM clear SW "ON" in FIG. 10 means that the RWM clear switch 111a is being operated. Further, RWM clear SW "OFF" in FIG. 10 means that the RWM clear switch 111a is not operated.

When the game machine 1 is in the power "OFF" state and the power is turned "ON" with the setting key SW "ON" and the RWM clear SW "ON", the setting is changed immediately after the game machine 1 is started. mode (see FIG. 7(B)). When shifting to the setting change mode, the gaming machine 1 has been initialized the control state of the game other than the set value stored in the main RAM 100c, and has been initialized to a low-probability short-time state (that is, RWM is cleared). there).

When shifting to the setting change mode, the main CPU 100a causes the performance indicator 113 to light up and display the current set values stored, and outputs a voice saying "setting is being changed" from the speaker 24. FIG. When the RWM clear switch 111a is operated during the setting change mode, the set value is changed for each operation (flow from (B) to (C) in FIG. 7). Along with this, the performance indicator 113 lights and displays the set value after the change, and a voice (for example, "It's 3") is output from the speaker 24 to notify the set value. It should be noted that it is not necessary to output the sound announcing the setting value from the speaker 24 in order to prevent information leakage.

The setting values after the change are temporarily stored in the main RAM 100a, and the power of the game machine 1 is turned on again after the setting key SW is set to the "OFF" state (specifically, the setting key SW is set to the "OFF" state). When the RWM clear switch is turned off and the power is turned on, the current set value is stored again in the main RAM 100a (flow from (C) to (D) in FIG. 7). When the power of the game machine 1 is turned on again after the setting value is changed in this way (specifically, the power is turned on with the setting key SW in the "OFF" state and the RWM clear SW in the "OFF" state), the game machine In step 1, the store clerk shifts to a state in which the operation of various drive sources (motors, etc.) can be checked (see FIG. 7(D)). In this state, various driving sources (motors, etc.) operate, a voice saying "Please check the operation of the solenoid" is output from the speaker 24, and the performance indicator 113 is turned off. Subsequently, the decorative pattern 55 starts to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and after the performance indicator 113 blinks, the base value starts to be displayed (see FIGS. 7E and 7F). .

The set values temporarily stored in the main RAM 100a as the set values after change during the setting change mode are stored as the current set values in the main RAM 100a by turning the setting key SW "OFF" during the setting change mode. may be stored again. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the current set value itself is updated each time the RWM clear switch 111a is operated during the setting change mode. In these configurations, when the setting key SW is turned OFF during the setting change mode, the game machine 1 shifts to a state in which the game store clerk can check the operation of various drive sources (motors, etc.). .

When the game machine 1 is in the power "OFF" state and the power is turned "ON" with the setting key SW "ON" and the RWM clear SW "OFF", the setting confirmation is performed immediately after the game machine 1 is started. mode (see FIG. 7(G)). When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the game control state of the game machine 1 is not initialized, and the game machine 1 is controlled in the previous game state.

When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the main CPU 100a causes the performance indicator 113 to light up and display the stored current setting values, and outputs a voice saying "Setting confirmation is in progress" from the speaker 24. FIG. When the setting key SW is set to the "OFF" state during the setting confirmation mode, the game machine 1 shifts to a state in which the operation of various driving sources (motors, etc.) can be confirmed by the store clerk (see FIG. 7(D)). . The subsequent flow is the same as the flow when the power is turned on with the setting key SW in the "OFF" state and the RWM clear SW in the "OFF" state.

When the game machine 1 is in the power "OFF" state and the power is turned "ON" with the setting key SW "OFF" and the RWM clear SW "ON", the RAM is cleared immediately after the game machine 1 is started. mode (see FIG. 7(H)). When shifting to the RAM clear mode, the gaming machine 1 is initialized to the control state of the game other than the set value, and is initialized to the low-probability short-time state.

When shifting to the RAM clear mode, the main CPU 100a turns off the performance indicator 113 and outputs the voice "RAM cleared" from the speaker 24. FIG. Thereafter, after a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed, the game machine 1 shifts to a state in which the game store clerk can check the operation of various driving sources (motors, etc.) (see FIG. 7(D)). The subsequent flow is the same as the flow when the power is turned on with the setting key SW in the "OFF" state and the RWM clear SW in the "OFF" state.

Next, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 will be described with reference to FIG. In the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small-time-saving state, the decorative pattern 55 is composed of a number portion 550 and a character portion 551 (FIGS. 8(A) and (B)). The decorative pattern in the left row (hereinafter referred to as “left pattern”), the decorative pattern in the middle row (hereinafter referred to as “middle pattern”), and the decorative pattern in the right row (hereinafter referred to as “right pattern”) consist of a number portion 550 and a character. The display priority of the portion 551 (specifically, the degree of display on the front side) changes during the variable display. The decorative pattern 55 may be composed of alphabets instead of the number portion 550, and may be composed of an image representing an object instead of the character portion 551. FIG.

There are five types of display patterns in the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small time-saving state (HP1 to 5). For example, the priority of the number part 550 of the middle design is "1", the priority of the character part 551 of the middle design is "2", and the number part 550 of the left design and the right design is the priority of "3". , When the character portion 551 of the left pattern and the right pattern has a priority of "4" (HP1), the middle pattern can be highlighted when three decorative patterns overlap as shown in FIG. 9(A). is. Further, for example, the priority of the number part 550 of the middle design is "3", the priority of the character part 551 of the middle design is "4", and the number part 550 of the left design and the right design is the priority of "1". , and when the character portion 551 of the left pattern and the right pattern has a priority of "2" (HP2), when three decorative patterns overlap as shown in FIG. can be made thinner. Further, for example, the priority of the number part 550 of the middle design is "1", the priority of the character part 551 of the middle design is "3", and the number part 550 of the left design and the right design is the priority of "1". , and when the character portion 551 of the left pattern and the right pattern has a priority of "2" (HP3), when three decorative patterns overlap as shown in FIG. Numerical parts can be highlighted. Further, for example, when the number portion 550 of each decorative pattern has priority "1" and the character portion 551 of each decorative pattern has priority "2" (HP4), as illustrated in FIG. Each decorative pattern can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner by displaying the three decorative patterns so as not to overlap each other. Further, for example, the number part 550 of the medium design has priority "3", the character part 551 of the medium design has priority "4", the number part 550 of the left design has priority "1", and the left design has priority "1". When the character part 551 of the pattern has priority "2", the number part 550 of the right pattern has priority "5", and the character part 551 of the right pattern has priority "6" (HP5), FIG. As illustrated in (E), three decorative patterns overlap to make the screen appear to have depth.

In the low probability time saving state, the decorative pattern 55 does not have the character part 551 and is composed only of the number part 550.例文帳に追加There are four types of display patterns in the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 in the low probability time saving state (HP6 to 9). For example, when the number part 550 of the middle design has priority "1" and the number part 550 of the left design and the right design has priority "2" (HP6), as illustrated in FIG. The medium pattern can be highlighted when three decorative patterns are overlapped. Further, for example, when the number part 550 of the middle pattern has the priority "2" and the number part 550 of the left pattern and the right pattern has the priority "1" (HP7), an example is shown in FIG. 9(G). It is possible to make the impression of the middle pattern lighter when the three decorative patterns are superimposed. Also, for example, if the number part 550 of the middle design has a priority of "2", the number part 550 of the left design has a priority of "1", and the number part 550 of the right design has a priority of "3" ( As shown in HP8) and FIG. 9(H), it is possible to make the screen appear to have depth by overlapping three decorative patterns. Further, for example, when the number portion 550 of each decorative pattern has a priority of "1" (HP9), each decorative pattern is displayed so that three decorative patterns do not overlap as shown in FIG. 9(I). can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

In the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 may be displayed in any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP9 during stop display. In the game machine 1, when the decorative pattern 55 is stopped and displayed, the number portions 550 are displayed so as not to overlap each other. As a result, the combination of the decorative symbols 55 can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, since the combination can be notified to the player by the small pattern 56 stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative pattern 55, when the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 is any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP9. may also be displayed such that the number portions 550 overlap each other during the stop display.

[Configuration example of main RAM 100c]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration example of the main RAM 100c in the game control board 100 and various information stored in the main RAM 100c. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the main RAM 100c includes a judgment storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, a fourth reserved storage area 1034, a first A reserved storage area 1035, a second reserved storage area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. Various types of information used for special symbol determination include jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and reach random numbers. The jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether it is a jackpot, a loss, or a small hit. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of the big winning symbol when it is determined as a big win, determining the type of the small winning symbol when it is determined as a small winning, and determining the type of the losing symbol when it is determined as a losing. is.

In the gaming machine 1, the game state can be changed according to the game state and the stopped and displayed losing symbols. As a result, the game state can be changed without going through the big win and the small win, and the player can be interested in the current game state and the stop-displayed losing symbols. Further, in the gaming machine 1, the combination of the number of rounds of the big win game and the game state immediately after the end of the big win game differs for each big win symbol (and small win symbol). Therefore, the symbol random number can be said to be a random number for determining the game state and the type of jackpot game.

The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time (variation pattern) from when the special symbol starts to be displayed with variation until it is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination. Reach random number, when determining the variation pattern when it is determined to be lost, the variation pattern group for loss exceeding a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds), and other than the variation pattern group (i.e., a specific number of seconds or less It is a random number for selecting which of the fluctuation pattern group for losing) to determine the fluctuation pattern.

The first reservation storage area 1031 to the fourth reservation storage area 1034 store various information related to the first special symbol determination in order from the first reservation storage area 1031 each time the game ball wins the first start port 11. area. The first reservation storage area 1035 to the fourth reservation storage area 1038 store various information related to the second special symbol determination in order from the first reservation storage area 1035 each time the game ball wins the second start port 12. area.

For example, even if the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the big hit game (or the small hit game) when the special symbols are variably displayed, the special symbol judgment or the special symbol Variable display cannot be performed immediately. Under such circumstances, the main CPU 100a stores various information related to the special symbol determination in the pending storage areas 1031 to 1038 as information indicating suspension of the special symbol determination. On the other hand, when the special symbols are not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the big winning game is not being played (or the small winning game is being played), the main CPU 100a uses the acquired random numbers. , Immediately after storing in the first reservation storage area (1031 or 1035) corresponding to the starting opening where the game ball has won, it is shifted to the judgment storage area 1030.

For example, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 in a state in which information is not stored in any of the first reservation storage area 1031 to the fourth reservation storage area 1034, the first special symbol acquired by this winning Various information related to determination is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031, which is the highest empty entry. Also, for example, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 in a state in which information is stored in the first reservation storage area 1031 and the second reservation storage area 1032, the first special symbol determination obtained by this winning Such various information is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033, which is the highest empty entry.

Further, for example, “pre-determination information” is also stored in the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 . When a game ball wins a prize in a starting hole, prior determination is performed to determine whether or not a big hit is made prior to special symbol determination based on a big hit random number, a pattern random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Pre-judgment information is information obtained by pre-judgment, and includes "winning starting point information", information indicating whether it is a jackpot, information indicating the type of jackpot pattern in the case of a jackpot, and information indicating the type of jackpot pattern in the case of a small win. contains information indicating the type of small hit pattern, information indicating the type of losing pattern in the case of loss, information indicating the variation pattern of special symbols, information indicating the game state, and the like. The "winning start opening information" is acquired by which start opening, of the first start opening 11 and the second start opening 12, each random number stored in the same reserved storage area wins a prize. is information indicating Pre-determination information including such information is stored in the same reservation storage area as the jackpot random numbers and the like used for the pre-determination.

When the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when executing the first special symbol determination, the information stored in the entry below the first reserved storage area 1031 is 1. Entries are shifted up one by one. For example, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033 is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. Information stored in the second reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032 .

Such shift processing of information is similarly performed in the first reservation storage area 1035 to the fourth reservation storage area 1038 in which the information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the gaming machine 1, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are reserved, that is, when information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035, Prior to shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to fourth reserved storage area 1034, shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed. Therefore, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first suspended storage area 1035 is shifted to the storage area 1030 for determination. Also, when the second special symbol determination is not suspended, that is, when only the first special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first suspension storage area 1031 is shifted. In addition, you may employ|adopt the structure which can change and display a 1st special design and a 2nd special design simultaneously. In such a configuration, two determination storage areas 1030 for the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination may be provided. In this case, shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to fourth reserved storage area 1034 may be performed independently of shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to fourth reserved storage area 1038 .

Two embodiments with partially different configurations will be described below. The feature of the first embodiment is that the low-probability short working hours state is the most disadvantageous state for the player, and the low-probability non-shortening working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probable short working hours state. Specifically, in the first embodiment, while it is possible to shift to the low probability short working hours state in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in the low certainty short working hours state, the low probability short working hours state (and state) does not shift to a low-probability short-time state in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern. The feature of the second embodiment is that the low-probability short working hours state is the most disadvantageous state for the player, and the low-probability short working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probable short working hours state. Specifically, in the second embodiment, while it is possible to shift to the low probability short working hours state in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in the low certainty short working hours state, state) does not shift to a low-probability short-time state in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern.

[First embodiment]
First, the first embodiment will be explained. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game state transition in the first embodiment. Here, when the gaming machine 1 is RWM cleared (specifically, RWM clear with setting change or RWM clear without setting change) is performed, it is controlled to a low-probability short-time state. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the RWM clear is performed, the game can be started in the low-probability short working hours state, which is more advantageous than the low-probability short working hours state. As a result, the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment can motivate the player to play immediately after the opening of the gaming parlor.

In the first embodiment, when a losing (time saving A) pattern different from the "normal losing pattern" is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state, it is controlled to the low probability time saving state, and the time saving number of times is set to 700 times ( Flow from FIG. 11(a) to (b) via (a3)). Specifically, the time saving number J1 related to the first special design is set to 10 times, the time saving number J2 related to the second special design is set to 700 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time reduction frequency J3 is set to 700 times. It should be noted that the "normal losing symbol" is a losing symbol that does not change the game state in response to being stopped and displayed in any game state.

In the gaming machine 1, the low-probability short-time state aims at the second start port 12 and aims for a big hit (and small hit), so the low-probability short-time state aims at the first start port 11. It can be said that it is a state more advantageous for the player than the slight time reduction). In the first embodiment, the low-probability short working hours state is also controlled according to the termination of the jackpot game whose execution condition is the stop display of the jackpot symbol indicating jackpot A or D. For example, when a jackpot game related to jackpot A or D is executed, 700 times are set as the number of times of time saving. Specifically, the time saving number J1 related to the first special design is set to 10 times, the time saving number J2 related to the second special design is set to 700 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time reduction frequency J3 is set to 700 times.

Thus, in the first embodiment, when a predetermined condition (specifically, when it becomes a loss or a jackpot) is established in a low-probability non-time-saving state, the probability of a loss (time-saving A) pattern and the jackpot A or With the combined probability with the probability of D, it shifts from the low-probability short-time state to the low-probability short-time state. In the first embodiment, when a predetermined condition (specifically, when it becomes a loss or a jackpot) is established in the low probability short working hours state, the low probability short working hours state from the low probability short working hours state with the probability of becoming a big hit A or D transition to state. For this reason, the probability of transition to the low-probability short working hours state is greater than the low-probability non-short working hours state by the probability of becoming a lost (shortening of working hours A) pattern than the low-probability small short working hours state. Therefore, the low-probability small time-saving state is a game state relatively disadvantageous to the player compared to the low-probability non-time-saving state.

In addition, in the low-probability time-saving state, the game state is that it has lost 750 times in succession after changing the setting, that it has lost 750 times in succession after clearing the RWM, or that it has lost 750 times in succession from the end of the jackpot game. Regardless, it is controlled, and the number of times of time saving is set to 1000 times. Specifically, the time saving number J1 related to the first special design is set to 10 times, the time saving number J2 related to the second special design is set to 1000 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time saving frequency J3 is set to 1000 times. Since the number of times of time saving is greater than the number of times of time saving set on the condition of a big win (or a small win), it can be said that the state is more advantageous for the player.

In the following explanation, 750 consecutive losses after changing the setting, 750 consecutive losses after clearing the RWM, or 750 consecutive losses after the end of the jackpot game are referred to as "750 consecutive losses". call. In the game machine 1, when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied, the number of times of shortening of working hours is set higher than the number of times of shortening of working hours controlled to reduce working hours by meeting other conditions. For this reason, the low-probability short-time state controlled according to the satisfaction of the condition of 750 consecutive losses in the gaming machine 1 is compared to the low-probability short-time state controlled according to the other conditions being satisfied. It is a game state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the number of times of time saving set by satisfying the condition of 750 consecutive losses may be less than or the same as the number of times of time saving set on the condition of a big hit (or a small hit). In addition, the number of time reductions set by satisfying the condition of 750 consecutive losses may be less than or the same as the number of time reductions set on the condition that a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed.

After the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied once, when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied again without performing a big win game after that, the game state does not change. After satisfying the condition of 750 consecutive losses once, when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied again after the jackpot game is played, it is the same as when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied for the first time. It is controlled in a low-probability short-time state.

The low-probability small time-saving state is controlled by stop-displaying a losing (time-saving B) design different from the normal losing design in the low-probability non-time-saving state. When the lost (time saving B) symbol is stopped and displayed, 500 times are set as the number of times of time saving. Specifically, the time saving number J1 related to the first special design is set to 500 times, the time saving number J2 related to the second special design is set to 0 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time reduction frequency J3 is set to 500 times. In the low-probability small time-saving state and the low-probability time-saving state, even if the losing (time-saving B) symbol is stopped and displayed, the number of time-saving times is not added and the game state does not change.

In the following description, a losing symbol that is different from normal losing symbols and that changes the game state in accordance with at least one or more game states in response to being stopped and displayed is referred to as a "specific losing symbol". . For example, the lost (time saving A) pattern and the losing (time saving B) pattern are specific losing patterns. Unlike the losing (time saving B) symbols, the losing (time saving A) symbols are controlled to have a low probability of working time saving, and are more advantageous to the player than the losing (time saving B) symbols.

In addition, the low-probability time-saving state is controlled by ending the jackpot game whose execution condition is the stop display of the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot B or C. For example, when a jackpot game related to jackpot B is executed, 99 times is set as the number of times of time saving. Further, for example, when a jackpot game related to jackpot C is executed, 500 times are set as the number of times of time saving.

In addition to the initial state (including start-up after changing the setting value), the low-probability non-working time saving state is controlled by ending the number of times in the low-probability short-time state or low-probability short-time state. In this way, when the low-probability short working hours state ends, it shifts to a low-probable short working hours state that is not advantageous to the player than the low-probable short working hours state but is more advantageous to the player than the low-probable small short working hours state. Moreover, when the low-probability small time-saving state ends, it shifts to a relatively advantageous low-probability non-time-saving state.

In addition, in the low-probability short working hours state, it is controlled by winning a small hit a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) in the low-probability small working hours state. In addition, the low-probability non-time-saving state is controlled by ending the jackpot game (low-probability non-time-saving state as a game state) related to the jackpot E. In addition, in the low-probability non-time-saving state, when the V prize is won during the small winning game related to the small winning C, the big winning game executed following the small winning game is finished. In addition, in the low-probability non-time-saving state, when the V prize is not won during the small winning game related to the small winning C, the small winning game is controlled by ending. In addition, in the low-probability non-time-saving state, when the V prize is not won during the small winning game related to the small winning B, the small winning game is finished.

In addition, it is not necessary to provide the losing (time saving A) pattern while providing the losing (time saving B) pattern.

In addition, in the losing (time saving B) pattern, the first losing (time saving B) pattern, which has a small number of time saving times given when it is stopped and displayed in a low time saving state, and a low time saving time state It was stopped and displayed. There may be a second losing (time saving B) pattern in which the number of times of time saving given in the case is larger than the first losing (time saving B) pattern. For example, when the first losing (time saving B) symbol is stopped and displayed, it is set to 99 times as the number of times of time saving (specifically, the number of times of time saving J1 related to the first special symbol is set to 99 times, The time saving frequency J2 related to the second special symbol is set to 0 times, and the time saving frequency J3 related to the sum of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is set to 99 times). When the second lost (time saving B) symbol is stopped and displayed, 500 times are set as the number of times of time saving (specifically, the number of times of time saving J1 related to the first special symbol is set to 500 times, and the second The time saving frequency J2 related to the special design is set to 0 times, and the time saving frequency J3 related to the addition of the first special design and the second special design is set to 500 times). The fourth pattern 57 is stopped and displayed according to the type of lost (time saving B) pattern, while the decorative pattern 55 is stopped and displayed with a combination of "459" regardless of the type of lost (time saving B) pattern. be done. As a result, depending on the combination of the decorative patterns 55, it is not possible to distinguish between the first losing (time saving B) pattern and the second losing (time saving B) pattern, so it is expected that the number of times of time saving is 99 times in the low probability and small time saving state. It is possible to let the player play while playing.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the result of the special symbol determination in the first embodiment. Since the jackpot has been described above, the explanation is omitted. In the first embodiment, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/200 regardless of the set value in the first special symbol determination. Also, in the first special symbol determination, it becomes a loss (time saving A or B) that generates a slight time saving state or time saving state with a probability of about 1/10 regardless of the set value. Then, it becomes a normal loss that does not change the game state with a probability other than that it is determined as a big win, a small win, or a loss (time saving).

In the first embodiment, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/7 regardless of the set value in the second special symbol determination. In addition, it does not become a loss (time saving) regardless of the set value in the second special symbol determination. It becomes a normal loss that does not change the game state except that it is determined as a big win or a small win.

The feature of the result of the special symbol determination in the first embodiment is that the probability of being determined to be lost (time saving) differs between the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination. As a result, the first special symbol determination aims to change the game state by pulling a big hit or a loss (time saving), and the second special symbol determination aims to change the game state by pulling a big hit or a small hit. It can provide a new game property.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot type and the small hit type in the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 13 (A), the jackpot A executes a round game twice to open and close the big winning hole 13 so that the game ball can easily pass, and immediately after the jackpot game ends, the low probability time saving state. It's a big hit to transition. Jackpots B and C are jackpots in which a round game is executed twice, and the state shifts to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot D is a jackpot in which the round game is executed 10 times, and the state is shifted to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot E is a jackpot that executes a round game twice and shifts to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the jackpot game ends.

Jackpots B and C are jackpots in which the upper limit number of small wins is set to "2", and jackpots A, D, and E are jackpots in which the upper limit number of small wins is not set. When the small hit upper limit number is set, when the small hit is pulled until the small hit upper limit number is reached in the low probability small time saving state, it shifts to the low probability non time saving state. It should be noted that the small hit upper limit number of times may be other than "2" as long as it is a predetermined number of times, and may be, for example, 1 or 5 times.

In the case of the jackpot A, the same three decorative patterns 55 are stopped and displayed, while in the case of the jackpots B and C, a special decorative pattern (time-saving pattern) is stopped and displayed to inform the transition to a low-probability and small-time-saving state. be done. Although the big wins B and C differ in the stop display mode of the fourth symbol, the player cannot distinguish between the big wins B and C from the stop display mode of the decorative symbol 55 . Therefore, a player who is not accustomed to the game can proceed with the game without knowing the number of times of time saving set in the low-probability time saving state.

The degree of advantage of each jackpot game is higher for the player in the order of jackpot C<jackpot B<jackpot E<jackpot A<jackpot D.

In addition, as a result of the first special symbol determination, there may be a big hit that shifts to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the end of the big-hit game.

As exemplified in FIG. 13(B), the small hit A is basically a small hit to execute a small winning game that opens and closes the small winning opening 19 so that the game ball does not pass through the small winning opening 19 with difficulty. Even if the small winning game related to the small winning A is executed, basically V prize is not won, so the big winning game is not executed immediately after the small winning game is finished, and the game state does not change. The small winning B is a small winning to execute a small winning game to open and close the small winning opening 19 easily for V winning. When the small winning game related to the small winning B is executed, V prize is basically won, and the big winning game is executed immediately after the small winning game is finished. In the jackpot game, the round game is executed 10 times, and immediately after the jackpot game is finished, the state shifts to the low-probability short-time state. The small winning C is a small winning to execute a small winning game to open and close the small winning opening 19 easily for V winning. When the small winning game related to the small winning C is executed, V prize is basically won, and the big winning game is executed immediately after the small winning game is finished. In the jackpot game, the round game is executed twice, and immediately after the jackpot game is finished, the state shifts to a low-probability non-time-saving state.

The degree of advantage of each small winning game is higher for the player in the order of small winning A<small winning C<small winning B.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the failure (shortening of working hours) type in the first embodiment. Loss (time saving A) is stopped when it is in a low probability non-time saving state (that is, the time saving game flag is OFF) at the start of the fluctuation, and it shifts to a low probability time saving state without executing a big winning game and a small winning game. It is a mistake to let you. When the loss (time saving A) is stopped and displayed in the low-probability time-saving state, the total out counter continues counting, but the base calculation out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter stop counting, and the real-time base value The calculation of bL is also stopped. Along with this, while the measurement of the number of fluctuations in the special symbol continues, the measurement of the number of times of time reduction is newly started. That is, the main CPU 100a of the game control board 100 adds 1 to the number of fluctuations in the current special symbol and subtracts 1 from the number of time reductions in response to the next special symbol determination. It should be noted that the number of fluctuations of the special symbols is set to 0 according to the setting change, RWM clear, or the execution of the jackpot game, and is added by 1 each time the special symbol determination is performed.

When the failure (time saving A) is stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state, the number of remaining time saving starts on the liquid crystal screen 5, and the right-handed lamp 49 starts lighting.

The decorative pattern 55 is stop-displayed in combination with "227" along with the stop-display of the failure (time saving A). Since the combination of "227" is not stop-displayed with special symbols other than the loss (time saving A), the player can recognize the loss (time saving A) by looking at the decoration pattern 55. - 特許庁

Loss (short working hours B) is a loss that shifts to a low-probable short-time state without executing a big winning game and a small winning game when it is stopped and displayed when it is in a low-probable short-time state at the start of fluctuation. The number of minute time reductions is set to 500 times. When the loss (time reduction B) is stopped in the low-probability time-saving state, the total out counter continues counting, but the base calculation out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter stop counting, and the real-time base value The calculation of bL is also stopped. Along with this, while the measurement of the number of fluctuations in the special symbol continues, the measurement of the number of times of time reduction is newly started. That is, the main CPU 100a of the game control board 100 adds 1 to the number of fluctuations in the current special symbol and subtracts 1 from the number of time reductions in response to the next special symbol determination.

When the loss (time saving B) is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state, unlike when the loss (time saving A) is stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state, the notification of the remaining number of time saving is not started on the liquid crystal screen 5 The right strike lamp 49 continues to be turned off. As a result, the low-probability short working hours state and the low-probability short working hours state can be made difficult to distinguish.

The decorative pattern 55 is stopped and displayed in combination with "459" along with the stopped display of the failure (time saving B). Since the combination of "459" is not stop-displayed with special symbols other than the loss (time saving B), the player can recognize the loss (time saving B) by looking at the decoration pattern 55.例文帳に追加

When the loss (shortening of working hours A) is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short-time state, the normal pattern is displayed fluctuating at the fluctuation time for low-probability short-time from the next normal pattern fluctuation display, and the open pattern for low-probability short working hours The electric tulip 17 is released. The fluctuation time of the normal pattern for low-probability short working hours is shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal patterns for low-probability non-shortening working hours (and for low-probability small working hours). In addition, when the loss (time saving A) is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state, the special symbols are variably displayed in the fluctuation time for the low probability time saving from the next special symbol fluctuation display. The fluctuation time of the special pattern for low-probability short working hours is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special patterns for low-probability non-shortening working hours (and for low-probability small working hours).

Loss (time saving A) and loss (time saving B) are stopped when the low-probability small time-saving state or low-probability short-time state (that is, the time-saving game flag is ON) is displayed at the start of the fluctuation. is not executed, and the game state does not change, resulting in a loss. That is, in the case of a low-probability small time saving state, when the loss (time saving A) and the loss (time saving B) are stopped and displayed, the slight time saving number of times is only subtracted by 1, and the time saving number of times is not newly added. And if the number of times of minute time reduction is not 0, the low probability minute time reduction state continues as it is. On the other hand, when the minute number of times of working hours is 0, it shifts from the low-probable little working hours state to the low-probable non-working hours saving state. For this reason, for example, when the loss (time reduction A) and loss (time reduction B) are stopped and displayed due to the slight time reduction final fluctuation in the low probability small time reduction state, the measurement with the base calculation out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter is performed. Calculation of the real-time base value bL is also resumed.

Further, in the low-probability time-saving state, if the failure (time-saving A) and the failure (time-saving B) are stopped and displayed, the number of times of time-saving is only subtracted by 1, and the number of times of time-saving is not newly added. If the number of times of shortening working hours is not 0, the low probability of shortening working hours continues as it is. On the other hand, when the number of times of time saving is 0, the state is shifted from the low-probability of working-time saving state to the low-probability of working-time saving state. For this reason, for example, when the loss (time reduction A) and loss (time reduction B) are stopped and displayed in the time saving final fluctuation in the low probability time saving state, the measurement with the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation restarts. , the calculation of the real-time base value bL is also resumed.

In the low-probability short-time state, the player can aim to transition to the low-probability short-time state by a big hit and a loss (time-saving A), whereas in the low-probability short-time state, the player basically hits Aim to transition to a low-probability short-time state by The probability of transition to a low-probability short-time state in a low-probability short-time state is the sum of the probability of winning a jackpot and the probability of losing (short-time A), while the probability of transition to a low-probability short-time state in a low-probability short-time state is only the jackpot winning probability. Therefore, the transition probability to the low probability short working hours state in the low probability unprobable short working hours state is higher than the probability of transition to the low probability short working hours state in the low probability small short working hours state. For this reason, the low-probability short working hours state is advantageous to the player because it is easier to shift to the low-probable short working hours state than the low-probability small working hours state. As a result, in the first embodiment, it is possible to provide the game property that the game can be started in a relatively advantageous game state in the initial state (for example, after the setting is changed or after the RWM is cleared).

In the case of shifting to the low-probability small time-saving state, when the number of times of small time-saving is completed, the game shifts to the low-probability non-working-time-saving state more advantageous for the player. In addition to the failure (time saving B) in which the number of times of slight time reduction is set to 500 times, a failure in which the number of times of slight time reduction is set to 99 times may be provided. When the player loses 99 times continuously after shifting to the low-probability small time-saving state, and when the number of times of small time-saving becomes 0 times after that, it always shifts to the low-probability non-time-saving state. Since it is possible to shift to the low-probability unreduced time-saving state even if there are consecutive losses, it is possible to give the player a motivation to continue the game while looking forward to the low-probability unreduced working-time state.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 15, the probability of losing (time saving) in the time saving non-gaming state in the first embodiment may be relatively very high. In the example of FIG. 15, there is a probability of about 1/1 that it will be lost (time saving). That is, in the configuration illustrated in FIG. 15, when the first special symbol determination is performed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it basically shifts to the low-probability small-time-saving state or the low-probability small-time-saving state. As a result, for example, it is possible to shift to the low-probability short working hours state with a relatively high probability by the first special symbol determination immediately after shifting from the low-probable short working hours state to the low-probable non-short working hours state (for example, the first time). Therefore, although the low-probability short working hours state is once passed through, the low-probable short-time working conditions appear to be connected. can provide.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the first special symbol in the first embodiment. The characteristic point in the variation pattern of the first special symbol is that the variation time of the loss (time reduction A or B) in the low probability non-time saving state (and the low probability small time saving state) is longer than the normal loss It is a point that things are easy to be selected. In addition, the time during which the loss (time saving A or B) is stopped and displayed is the same as the time during which the normal loss is stopped and displayed, but the loss (time saving A or B) is stopped and displayed more than the normal loss. The time can be long or short.

In the low-probability non-time-saving state (and low-probability small time-saving state), the loss (time-saving A) and loss (time-saving B) are almost the same as the first special symbol's fluctuation time, and are executed along with the variable display of the first special symbol. The production is also similar. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether it is a loss (time saving A) or a loss (time saving B) depending on the variation time of the first special symbol and the effect to be executed. It should be noted that, as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, there may be a loss (time saving A) fixed one and a loss (time saving B) fixed one. In addition, the effect executed in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol may include a determination of loss (shortening of time A) and a determination of loss (shortening of time B). Further, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol may be shorter or longer in the loss (time saving B) than in the loss (time saving A).

The effect that is executed with the variable display of the loss (time reduction A and B) in the low-probability non-time-saving state (and the low-probability small time-saving state) is accompanied by the variable display of the big hit and normal loss except for the combination of the decorative patterns 55 is the same as the rendition performed by Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit, a normal loss, or a loss (time saving A and B) by the effect executed with the variable display of the first special symbol.

In the low probability time saving state, the characteristic point in the variation pattern of the first special symbol is that the variation time of losing (time saving A or B) is the same as the normal losing variation time. The performance executed with the variable display of failures (time saving A and B) in the low-probability short working hours state simply informs the failures in the same way as the performance performed with the normal variable display of failures in the low-probability short working hours state. It is a performance. Here, the variation pattern H113 of the first special symbol in the low probability time saving state is the same variation time as the second special symbol variation pattern H201 in the low probability time saving state. The effect that is executed with the variable display of the variable pattern H113 is the same as the effect that is executed with the variable display of the variable pattern H201 (specifically, the effect that merely notifies of a failure).

The decorative pattern 55, which is stopped by the variable display of the loss (time saving A and B) in the low-probability short-time state and the low-probability short-time state, is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the loss (time-saving A and B) in the low-probability non-time saving state. It is the same as the combination of decorative patterns 55 that are used. That is, in the low-probability short-time state and the low-probability short-time state, the decorative pattern 55 stopped and displayed by the variable display of the loss (time-saving A and B) is a combination that suggests that it is a loss and is advantageous to the player. be. However, even if the loss (time saving A and B) is stop-displayed in the low-probability short-time state and low-probability short-time state, the game state does not change. For this reason, the decorative pattern 55 stopped by the variable display of the loss (time saving A and B) in the low probability time saving state and the low probability low time saving state is the same as the decorative pattern 55 stopped by the normal changing display of the loss. A combination that simply indicates a failure and that does not suggest an advantage to the player may be used. That is, the decorative pattern 55 that is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the loss (time saving A and B) in the low probability time saving state and the low probability small time saving state is the loss (time saving A and B) in the low probability non time saving state. It may be different from the combination of decorative patterns 55 that are stopped and displayed.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the second special symbol in the first embodiment. A characteristic point in the variation pattern of the second special symbol is that it is relatively shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol in the low-probability non-time-saving state (and low-probability small time-saving state).

[Main processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed in the game control board 100. As shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 18, in the main process, initial setting is first performed (step MS1). In the initial setting, for example, setting of interrupt time, setting of the main CPU 100a, and resetting of various flags and counters are performed. The initial value of the flag is "OFF" and the initial value of the counter is "0". In addition, in the initial setting, a process corresponding to setting change, a process corresponding to setting confirmation, and a process corresponding to RWM clear are executed. Initialization is performed only once after power-on and is not performed thereafter.

After initial setting (step MS2), interrupt is prohibited (step MS2), and random number update processing (step MS3) for updating various random numbers used for normal symbol determination and special symbol determination is executed. In this random number update process, 1 is added to each random number for update. When each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "1" and is added again. The period initial value of various random numbers may be other than "1", or may be changed randomly.

After the random number update process (step MS3), interrupts are permitted (step MS4). While the interrupt is enabled, the game control board 100 can execute timer interrupt processing (step MS5). Timer interrupt processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. As shown in FIG. The game control board 100 is set so that timer interrupts are applied regularly at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as power-on and power-off. When a timer interrupt occurs, the game control board 100 executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 19 to 27 are performed according to instructions issued by the main CPU 100a based on programs stored in the main ROM 100b.

First, the main CPU 100a of the game control board 100 executes a random number update process for updating the symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number, and normal symbol random number by software (step S1A).

For example, each random number is incremented by "1" each time the process of step S1A is performed. A loop counter is used as the counter for performing the processing of step S1A, and each random number is returned to "1" and updated after reaching a preset maximum value. In addition, it may be set in advance so that the jackpot random number is updated by software, or each random number is generated by calculating a value generated using the random number circuit 104 and a value generated by software.

Following the processing of step S1A, the main CPU 100a detects that the game ball has entered the first start hole 11 and the first start hole detection switch 45a for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start hole 12. A switch process for determining the state of the detection signal input from each switch such as the second starting port detection switch 47a for detection is executed (step S2A). This switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Following the processing of step S2A, the main CPU 100a executes special symbol determination, causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to variably display the special symbol, and then displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3A). In the special symbol processing, whether or not it is a big hit, the big hit type, the small hit type, the losing type, the variation pattern of the special design, etc. are determined. This special symbol processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

Following the process of step S3A, the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol determination, causes the normal symbol display 45 to variably display the normal symbol, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal design processing is executed (step S4A). This normal design process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

Subsequent to the process of step S4A, the main CPU 100a controls the small winning opening opening/closing solenoid 51c to open the small winning opening 19 when it is determined in the process of step S3A that there is a small winning opening control process. (step S5A). The small winning opening opening control process is a process for controlling a small winning game, and is performed when a special symbol (small winning symbol) indicating that it is determined to execute a small winning game is stopped and displayed. This small winning hole opening control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Subsequent to the processing of step S5A, the main CPU 100a performs a large winning opening opening control process for opening the large winning opening 13 by controlling the large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 51b when it is determined in the processing of step S3A that the main CPU 100a has won a big win. Execute (step S6A). This special prize opening control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Following the processing of step S6A, the main CPU 100a executes prize ball processing for controlling payout of prize balls according to winning of game balls (step S7A). Following step S7A, the main CPU 100a executes game ball counting processing (step S8A). Specifically, the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of game balls to various winning openings (specifically, general winning openings, large winning openings, small winning openings, starting openings) during the low probability and short working hours state Measurement with a base calculation prize ball counter, measurement with a base calculation out counter that is the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection switch 39a during a low probability and time saving state, and out ball detection switch regardless of the game state The total out counter, which is the number of game balls detected at 39a, is counted.

The value of the total out counter, the value of the out counter for base calculation, and the value of the prize ball counter for base calculation are game information unrelated to the set values, and are not affected by changing the set values. As a result, it is possible to perform performance display (base value display) while eliminating the influence of set values.

Following the processing of step S8A, the main CPU 100a executes performance information calculation/setting processing (step S9A). Specifically, the base value bL in the current section divided by the total out is calculated and stored. Further, the main CPU 110a causes the performance indicator 113 to display the base value bL and the base values b1 to b3.

Following the processing of step S9A, the main CPU 100a receives information necessary for determining various commands set (stored) in the main RAM 100c in the processing steps prior to step S7A and the details of the effect associated with the variable display of special symbols. A transmission process for transmitting to the effect control board 130 is executed (step S10A).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the switch processing in step S2A of FIG. Following the processing of step S1A, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a (step S2A1). If there is no detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a (step S2A1: NO), it is determined whether or not it is in a minute time saving state (step S2A2). If it is in the time saving state (step S2A2: YES), it is determined whether or not there is a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 43a (step S2A3).

When step S2A3 is YES, or when step S2A1 is YES, it is determined whether or not the variable display of normal symbols is on standby (step S2A4). Standby for variable display of normal symbols means a state in which variable display of normal symbols is not being executed and 17 is not being opened during electric operation. If the variable display of normal symbols is on standby (step S2A4: YES), a normal symbol random number is acquired and stored in the main RAM 100ca (step S2A5).

When step S2A2 is NO, when step S2A3 is NO, or when step S2A4 is NO, the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the first starting port detection switch 45a is monitored to detect the first starting port. Execute the first start opening switch process including the process of acquiring the random number (jackpot random number, pattern random number, reach random number, and fluctuation pattern random number) for special symbol determination at the time when the detection signal from the switch 45a is input ( step S2A6). This first start opening switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 100a monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting port detection switch 47a, and generates a random number for special symbol determination at the time when the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 47a is input. is executed (step S2A7). This second start opening switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[First start opening switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the first start opening switch process in step S2A6 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 21, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first starting port detection switch 45a has been turned "ON" based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 45a has been input. is determined (step S2101). For example, when an ON signal indicating that the first starting port detection switch 45a is turned "ON" is input, it is determined that the first starting port detection switch 45a is turned "ON".

When the main CPU 100a determines that the first starting port detection switch 45a is turned "ON" (step S2101: YES), the obtained information used for the first special symbol determination is a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and A variation pattern random number is acquired (steps S2102 to 2105).

Next, the main CPU 100a determines that the number of reservations U1 for first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 100c is less than the maximum number of reservations Umax1 for first special symbol determination (for example, "4") stored in the main ROM 100b. It is determined whether or not there is (step S2106).

When determining that the number of reservations U1 is less than the maximum number of reservations Umax1 (step S2106: YES), the main CPU 100a updates the value of the number of reservations U1 by adding "1" (step S2107).

Following the processing of step S2107, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not it is in the low probability short working hours state (step S2108). When the main CPU 100a determines that it is not the low-probability short working hours state (step S2108: NO), it executes a preliminary determination process (step S2109). Specifically, the main CPU 100a, prior to the later-described jackpot determination processing (see FIG. 25) and variation pattern determination processing (see FIG. 26), determines the jackpot It is determined in advance whether or not it is determined and to which type the variation pattern will be determined.

Following the processing of step S2109, the main CPU 100a stores the preliminary determination information obtained by the preliminary determination processing of step S2109 and various random numbers obtained by the processing of steps S2102 to S2105 in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c ( step S2110).

When the main CPU 100a determines that it is in a low probability time saving state (step S2108: YES), various random numbers obtained in the processing of steps S2102 to 2105 are stored in the reserved storage area in the main RAM 100c (step S2111).

When the main CPU 100a executes the process of step S2110 or step S2111, it sets the hold command related to the first special symbol determination to the main RAM 100c (step S2112). This pending command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been suspended, and includes prior determination information obtained in the process of step S2109. The pending command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S10A.

When the process of step S2112 is executed, when it is determined that the first starting port detection switch 45a is not "ON" (step S2101: NO), or when it is determined that the number of reservations U1 is not less than the maximum number of reservations Umax1 If so (step S2106: NO), the main CPU 100a ends the processing shown in FIG.

[Second start opening switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the second start opening switch process in step S2A7 of FIG. As exemplified in FIG. 22, the main CPU 100a, following the first starting port switch processing in step S21, determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting port detection switch 47a. It is determined whether or not the mouth detection switch 47a is turned "ON" (step S2201). For example, when an ON signal indicating that the second starting port detection switch 47a is turned "ON" is input, it is determined that the second starting port detection switch 47a is turned "ON".

When the main CPU 100a determines that the second starting port detection switch 47a has turned "ON" (step S2201: YES), the obtained information used for the second special symbol determination includes the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the ready-to-win random number, and the A variation pattern random number is acquired (steps S2202 to 2205).

Next, the main CPU 100a determines that the second special symbol determination pending number U2 stored in the main RAM 100c is less than the second special symbol determination maximum pending number Umax2 (for example, "4") stored in the main ROM 100b. It is determined whether or not there is (step S2206).

When determining that the number of reservations U2 is less than the maximum number of reservations Umax2 (step S2206: YES), the main CPU 100a updates the value of the number of reservations U2 by adding "1" (step S2207).

Following the processing of step S2207, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing (step S2208). In addition, the second start port 12 does not win in a low probability time saving state (that is, when the time saving game flag is "ON"), but even if the preliminary determination process is performed only when the time saving game flag is "ON" good.

Following the process of step S2208, the main CPU 100a stores the preliminary determination information obtained by the preliminary determination process of step S2208 and various random numbers obtained by the processes of steps S2202 to S2205 in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c ( step S2209).

Following the processing of step S2209, the main CPU 100a sets a pending command relating to the second special symbol determination to the main RAM 100c (step S2110). This pending command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination has been suspended, and includes prior determination information obtained in the process of step S2209. The pending command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S10A.

If the process of step S2210 is executed, if it is determined that the second starting port detection switch 47a is not turned "ON" (step S2201: NO), or if it is determined that the number of reservations U2 is not less than the maximum number of reservations Umax2 If so (step S2206: NO), the main CPU 100a terminates the processing shown in FIG.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, details of the special symbol processing executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol processing in step S3A of FIG.

As illustrated in FIG. 23, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a big winning game or a small winning game is in progress (step S301). The main CPU 100a determines whether or not a jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not a jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 100c is set to "ON". This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not a jackpot game is being executed, and is set to "ON" at the start of the jackpot game, and set to "OFF" at the end of the jackpot game. Further, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the small winning game is being played based on whether or not the small winning game flag is set to "ON", for example. This small winning game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the small winning game stored in the main RAM 100c is being executed. It is set to "OFF". Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game or the small hit game is in progress (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4A.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the jackpot game is not being performed (step S301: NO), the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed (step S302). Here, if it is determined that the special symbols are not displayed in a variable display (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination pending number U2 stored in the main RAM 100c is "1" or more. (step S303). Here, when it is determined that the number of reservations U2 is "1" or more (step S303: YES), the number of reservations U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S304).

When the main CPU 100a determines that the number of reservations U2 is not "1" or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the number of reservations U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 100c is "1" or more. (step S305). Here, when it is determined that the pending number U1 is not equal to or greater than "1" (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the number of reservations U1 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S305: YES), the main CPU 100a updates the number of reservations U1 to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S306).

Following the processing of step S304 or the processing of step S306, the main CPU 100a executes shift processing on the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c (step S308). Specifically, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S304, the main CPU 100a transfers the earliest acquired information stored in the second special symbol determination reserved storage area to the determination storage area. , and the remaining acquired information is shifted upward by one entry. The determination storage area is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. Also, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage area for the first special symbol determination is shifted to the determination storage area, and the remaining The obtained information is shifted upward by one entry.

Following the process of step S308, the main CPU 100a executes the big win determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area (step S309). This jackpot determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Following the process of step S309, the main CPU 100a executes a variation pattern determination process for selecting a variation pattern of special symbols (step S310). This variation pattern determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 100a determines whether the special symbol setting information determined in the process of step S309, whether this special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or to the second special symbol determination. A change start command including information indicating whether the change is relevant, setting information of the change pattern determined in the process of step S310, information regarding the game state of the gaming machine 1, etc. is set in the main RAM 100c (step S311).

This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the effect accompanying the variable display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S10A. As a result, the variable display of the decorative pattern 55 on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the like are started.

Following the processing of step S311, the main CPU 100a starts variable display of special symbols based on the setting information of the variation pattern included in the variation start command set in the processing of step S311 (step S312). At that time, when the processing of steps S309 to 311 is performed in a state in which the acquisition information (random number) relating to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area, the special symbols in the first special symbol display 41 start to change display. On the other hand, when the processing of steps S309 to 311 is performed in a state in which the acquired information (random number) relating to the second special symbol determination is stored, the second special symbol display device 42 starts the variable display of the special symbols. .

Next, the main CPU 100a starts measuring the variation time, which is the elapsed time after the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313). Then, the main CPU 100a clears the customer waiting state flag (step S314).

When the main CPU 100a executes the process of step S314 or determines that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302: YES), the main CPU 100a selects the It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not passed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal design process of step S4.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. A pattern confirmation command for notifying that the game has been played is set in the main RAM 100c (step S316). This symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. As a result, the process of stopping and displaying the decorative pattern 55 that has been variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in a mode indicating the determination result of the special design determination is performed.

Following the process of step S316, the main CPU 100a ends the variable display of the special symbols started in the process of step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol (big win symbol or losing symbol) determined in the process of step S309 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display which has been variably displayed. It should be noted that the stop display of this special symbol is continued until at least a predetermined symbol fixing time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

In this way, the main CPU 100a variably displays the special symbols on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and then displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the big win determination process on the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

Following the process of step S317, the main CPU 100a resets the variation time that has started to be measured in the process of step S313 (step S318), starts a big win game when a big win is made, and starts a small win game when a small win is made. A stop process including a process of setting an opening command for starting a winning game is executed (step S319). When this opening command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9A (see FIG. 19), the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 is, for example, an OP effect corresponding to the type of big win (or small win). An OP effect start command instructing the start is set in the sub-RAM 130c. The OP effect is started in response to the transmission of the OP effect start command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S30 (see FIG. 39). The stop processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 27 .

If NO in step S305, it is determined whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating that the customer is in a waiting state (step S320). If there is no customer waiting flag, the customer waiting flag is set (step S321). When the customer waiting state flag is set, a customer waiting state designation command is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S10A. The effect control board 130 starts the effect (for example, the display of the image indicating that the volume can be operated) indicating the customer waiting state in response to receiving the customer waiting state designation command.

[Normal symbol determination processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart of normal symbol processing in step S4A of FIG. The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the electric tulip 17 is in operation (step S4A1). If the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S4A1: NO), it is determined whether or not normal symbols are being stopped and displayed (from the start to the end of the normal symbol stop time) (step S4A2). If normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (step S4A2: NO), it is determined whether or not normal symbols are being variably displayed (step S4A3). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (step S4A3: NO), it is determined whether or not there is a memory for normal symbol random numbers (step S4A4). If the normal symbol random number is not stored (step S4A4: NO), the normal symbol determination process is terminated.

In the case of YES in step S4A4, the winning, the normal design and the variation time are determined according to the game state (step S4A5), and the variable display of the normal design is started (step S4A6). Along with this, a normal symbol variation start command is set to inform the performance control board 130 of the normal symbol variation start.

If the variable display of the normal symbols is in progress (step S4A3: YES), it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols has passed (step S4A7). On the other hand, in the case of NO in step S4A7, the normal design is stopped with the display result corresponding to the result of the normal design determination (step S4A8). Along with this, a normal symbol variation stop command is set to inform the effect control board 130 of normal symbol variation stop. Then, the main CPU 100a sets the normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) (step S4A9).

If normal symbols are stopped and displayed (step S4A2: YES), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time has elapsed (step S4A11), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (step S4A11: YES), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (step S4A12), and if it is not a hit, the process ends (step S4A12: NO).

If it is a hit (step S4A12: NO), the opening pattern of the electric tulip 17 is set (step S4A13), and the electric tulip 17 is operated according to the set opening pattern (step S4A14).

If the electric tulip 17 is in operation (step S4A15), it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric tulip 17 has elapsed (step S4A15), and if not, the process ends (step S4A15: NO). On the other hand, if it has passed (step S4A15: NO), the operation of the electric tulip 17 is terminated (step S4A16).

[Big hit determination processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the big hit determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 100a executes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area (step S3091). For example, in the jackpot determination table, a jackpot random number and a determination value to be compared with the jackpot random number are assigned in advance to a jackpot, a small win, or a loss. The main CPU 100a determines that the value of the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S2102 of FIG. 21 (or the process of step S2202 of FIG. 22) matches any of the determination values defined in the jackpot determination table set in the main RAM 100c. Whether or not it is a jackpot is determined based on whether or not.

Following the process of step S3091, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the determination result of the big win determination is a big win (step S3092). Here, when it is determined to be a big hit (step S3092: YES), the main CPU 100a refers to the symbol determination table stored in advance in the main ROM 100b, and determines the big hit random number used for the big hit determination in step S3091. The type of the jackpot symbol is determined based on the symbol random number stored together in the determination storage area, and the setting information is set in the main RAM 100c (step S3093). By determining the type of the jackpot pattern, the type of jackpot is determined. Specifically, for example, when the symbol random number relates to the first special symbol determination, the main CPU 100a determines that the symbol random number is defined in the symbol determination table (not shown) for the first starting port. A jackpot pattern is determined based on which judgment value matches. Further, when the symbol random number relates to the second special symbol determination, the main CPU 100a determines that the symbol random number matches any determination value defined in the symbol determination table for the second starting port (not shown). The jackpot pattern is determined based on whether the game is played.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 100a determines that it is not a big win (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 100a determines whether it is a small win (step S3094). Here, when it is determined that there is a small hit (step S3094: YES), the main CPU 100a refers to the symbol determination table pre-stored in the main ROM 100b, and determines the type of the small hit symbol based on the symbol random number. Then, the setting information is set in the main RAM 100c (step S3095).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 100a determines that it is not a small win (step S3094: NO), it determines whether or not there is a specific loss (time saving) that causes a small time saving state or a time saving state without executing a big winning game. (step S3096). In the case of NO in step S3096, setting information of normal symbols is set in the main RAM 100c (step S3097). As a result, in the process of step S317, normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41 or the second special symbol display device 42. FIG. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed, and the slight time saving state and the time saving state are not generated.

In the case of YES in step S3096, the main CPU 100a determines the type of the missing symbol based on the symbol random number, and sets the setting information in the main RAM 100c (step S3098). As a result, in the process of step S317, a specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41 or the second special symbol display device 42. FIG. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed, and depending on the game state, a slight time saving state or a time saving state may be generated.

[Variation pattern determination processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is "ON" (step S3101).

When it is determined as NO in the process of step S3101, the main CPU 100a reads the variation pattern table for turning off the time saving game flag corresponding to the type of special symbol from the main ROM 100b and sets it in the main RAM 100c (step S3102). In addition, the variation pattern table is associated with the type of special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the determination value for comparison with the variation pattern random number, and (in the case of loss, the number of pending special symbol determination). This is a table stored in advance in the main ROM 100b for each game state.

The main CPU 100a refers to the table set in the process of step S3102 to determine the variation pattern (step S3103). And "1" is added to the number of fluctuations in the special symbol (step S3104).

When it is determined as YES in the process of step S3101, the main CPU 100a reads the variation pattern table for turning on the time saving game flag corresponding to the type of special symbol from the main ROM 100b and sets it in the main RAM 100c (step S3105). Then, the main CPU 100a refers to the table set in the process of step S3105 to determine the variation pattern (step S3106). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command together with the special symbol setting information set in the main RAM 100c by the jackpot determination process of step S3091 described above, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S10A. . The main CPU 100a ends the processing shown in FIG.

[Stopping process by game control board 100]
FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the stop processing in step S319 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 27, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big win based on the result of the big win determination process of step S3091 (step S3191A). Then, when the main CPU 100a determines that it is a big win (step S3191A: YES), it sets the big win game flag stored in the main RAM 100c to "ON" (step S3192A).

Following the processing of step S3192A, the main CPU 100a sets the variable probability game flag stored in the main RAM 100c to "OFF" and clears the various times of time reduction (step S3193A). Then, the main CPU 100a sets an opening command for a big win in the main RAM 100c (step S3194A). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control board 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that a jackpot game is to be started. It is sent to the substrate 130 .

On the other hand, when the main CPU 100a determines that it is not a big hit (step S3191A: NO), it determines whether or not the time saving game flag is "ON" (step S3195A). When it is determined that the time saving game flag is set to "ON" (step S3195A: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is stopped and displayed (step S3196A). In the case of YES in step S3196A, "1" is subtracted from the time saving number J1 related to the first special symbol, and "1" is subtracted from the time saving number J3 related to the sum of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step S3197A ). These times of time saving are stored in the main RAM 100c.

In the case of NO in step S3196A, the main CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the time saving frequency J2 relating to the second special symbol, and subtracts "1" from the time saving frequency J3 relating to the addition of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. (step S3198A). The time saving frequency J2 is stored in the main RAM 100c.

If it is determined NO in step S3195A, if the process of step S3197A is executed, and if the process of step S3198A is executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the result of the special symbol determination is a small hit ( step S3199A). If it is a small win (step S3199A: YES), the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the main RAM 100c has an upper limit number of small wins set (step S3191B).

In the case of YES in step S3191B, the main CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the number of remaining small wins (step S3192B). Then, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of remaining small wins is "0" (step S3193B). In the case of YES in step S3193B, the variable probability game flag is set to "OFF" and various times of time reduction are cleared (step S3194B).

If the process of step S3194B is executed, if NO in step S3191B, or if NO in step S3193B, the main CPU 100a sets an opening command for a small win in the main RAM 100c (step S3195B). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control board 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that a small winning game is to be started. It is sent to the control board 130 .

In the case of NO in step S3199A, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is lost (time saving) (step S3197B). In the case of YES in step S3197B, the main CPU 100a sets the number of times of time saving according to the time saving game flag and the type of special symbol (step S3198B).

When the process of step S3198B is executed, or when NO in step S3197B, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations in the special symbol has reached 750 (step S3199B). The number of fluctuations of the special symbols reaches 750 by losing 750 times in succession after changing the setting, losing 750 times in succession after clearing the RWM, or losing 750 times in succession after the end of the jackpot game. . In the case of YES in step S3199B, the main CPU 100a sets the number of time reductions (J1=10, J2=1000, J3=1000) in the main RAM 103a (step S3191C).

If the process of step S3191C is executed, if the process of step S3196B is executed, or if NO in step S3199B, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not any of the number of times J1 to J3 is 0. (Step S3192C). In the case of YES in step S3192C, the main CPU 100a sets the time saving game flag to OFF (step S3193C). When the time-saving game flag is set to OFF, the variation pattern of normal symbols for low-probability non-time-saving is selected from the next normal symbol variation display. Then, when this normal pattern determination is hit, the electric tulip 17 is opened with an open pattern for low probability and short working hours. In addition, when the time saving game flag is set to OFF, the variation pattern of the special symbol for low probability non-working time saving is selected from the next special symbol variation display. The variation pattern of the second special symbol for the low-probability non-working time-saving state in the case of shifting from the low-probability non-working-time-saving state to the low-probability non-working time-saving state is relatively shorter than the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the low-probability non-working hours state. (Fig. 17). In addition, the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the low-probability non-short-time state in the case of transition from the low-probability short-time state to the low-probability short-time state is relative than the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the low-probability short-time state. , may be longer (or they may be the same length).

When the process of step S3193C is executed, or when NO in step S3192C, the main CPU 100a sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state specified from the state of the time saving game flag in the main RAM 103a. This game state specifying command is a command for updating the game state in the effect control board 130, and the command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by executing the output process of step S10A in FIG.

Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the example of the production|presentation of the low-probability non-time-saving state in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 28 shows the movement of the decorative pattern 55 when the variation pattern H107 is selected when the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine 1, when normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols 55 are stopped and displayed in a combination other than the combination of "227" and the combination of "459". In the gaming machine 1, if the combinations of the decorative symbols 55 to be stop-displayed and the fourth symbols 57 to be stop-displayed are different between the normal losing symbols and the other special symbols, the normal losing symbols may be stop-displayed. In addition, the decorative pattern 55 may be stopped and displayed with a combination of "227" or a combination of "459".

As illustrated in FIG. 28, when the special symbol can be variably displayed in the low-probability short-time state, the production is controlled in the heaven mode in the first embodiment. In the heaven mode, the background image for the heaven mode is displayed, and the characters "heaven mode" representing the effect mode name are always displayed at the lower left of the liquid crystal screen 5. - 特許庁FIG. 28(A) exemplifies a situation when a normal losing symbol is stop-displayed as the first special symbol in a state where the first special symbol is reserved in the low-probability non-time-saving state. At this time, the three decorative patterns 55 are permanently stopped in a losing mode, and the small patterns 56 having the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 are finally stopped. Further, along with this, the fourth symbol 57 indicating the failure is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP3 has the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the display priority of the decorative symbols 55 when normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed in the gaming machine 1 may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5.

In the example of FIG. 28(A), the reserved number 52 indicates that the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination is 3 and the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination is 0. It should be noted that, in the example of FIG. 28, it is assumed that the number of pending special symbol determinations does not increase on the way. When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses after the first special symbol is stop-displayed, the next first special symbol starts to be variably displayed. Along with this, the number portion 550 and the character portion 551 move and the size of the decorative pattern 55 increases (see FIG. 28(B)). In the gaming machine 1, when the decorative pattern 55 starts the variable display in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small time-saving state, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 is changed from the display pattern HP3 as illustrated in FIG. HP changes to 2. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 may change to a pattern other than the display pattern H2 when the decorative pattern 55 starts the variable display in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small time-saving state. The display priority of the decorative pattern 55 does not have to change.

When the decorative pattern 55 starts fluctuating display, the small pattern 56 starts fluctuating at high speed accordingly. Along with this, an animation is displayed in which the pending icon 51 is moved to the right such that the earliest pending icon 51 is displayed as the icon 53 being changed. Also, the value of the number reservation 52 indicating the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination is decreased by one. As illustrated in FIGS. 28(C) to (H), the decorative pattern 55 that has started the variable display is finally stopped via the "temporary stop display" after the high speed variation. The temporary stop display is a display mode in which the display position of the decorative pattern 55 (or the small pattern 56) is slightly moved so as to sway in the vertical direction without changing the display position, or slight expansion and contraction are repeated. In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP2 is the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 from when the decorative pattern 55 is fluctuating at high speed in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small-time-saving state until just before the stop display. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 from when the decorative pattern 55 is fluctuating at high speed in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small time-saving state to just before the stop display is among the display patterns HP1-5. Any of

In the example of FIG. 28, normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed, so the decorative symbols 55 are temporarily stopped in combinations other than the combination of "227" and other than the combination of "459", and then the game is actually stopped. The game state does not change according to this final stop. Therefore, the next first special symbol starts the variable display while in the low-probability non-time-saving state (see FIG. 28(I)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an effect example in which the first special symbol determination is suspended when shifting from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours in the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 29 (A) to (D), in the case where the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, a specific losing pattern (specifically, a losing (time saving A) pattern) is stopped and displayed. The movement when moving from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours is shown. FIG. 29(A) illustrates the situation when the losing (time saving A) symbol is stop-displayed as the first special symbol in a state where only the first special symbol is reserved in the low-probability non-time-saving state. In the example of FIG. 29(A), the reserved number 52 indicates that the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination is 3 and the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination is 0.

When the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed, the three decorative patterns 55 are permanently stopped in a losing mode, and the small patterns 56 in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 are permanently stopped. Further, along with this, the fourth symbol 57 indicating the failure is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine 1, when the lost (time saving A) pattern is stopped and displayed, the decorative pattern 55 is stopped and displayed with the combination of "227". Incidentally, in the gaming machine 1, if the combination of the decorative pattern 55 to be stop-displayed and the fourth pattern 57 to be stop-displayed is different between the losing (time-saving A) pattern and other special patterns, the losing (time-saving A) pattern is stopped. When displayed, the decorative pattern 55 may be stop-displayed in a combination other than "227".

In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP3 is the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the losing (time saving A) pattern is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 may be any of the display patterns HP1 to HP5 when the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed in the low probability non-time saving state.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses after the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed in the low probability non working hours state, the low probability non working hours is shifted to the low probability short working hours. In FIG. 29(A), since the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, the number of times of time saving is set to 700 times. In the example of FIG. 29(B), there is no suspension of the second special symbol determination while there is suspension of the first special symbol determination. For this reason, the first special symbol starts the variable display as the first variable display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state (see FIG. 29(B)). When suspension of the second special symbol determination occurs during the variable display, the second special symbol starts variable display as shown in FIGS. 29(B) to (D).

As illustrated in FIG. 29(B), a door image emphasizing that the game is restarted is started to be displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the shift to the low-probability short working hours state. As the door image, a moving image is displayed in which the door closes, covers the entire screen, and then opens (see FIGS. 29B and 29C). The display of the door image ends when a predetermined time (for example, 2.5 seconds) has passed since it was displayed. As illustrated in FIG. 29 (C), if the determination result of the first special symbol determination after the transition to the low probability time saving state is a specific losing symbol, the door image during the stop display of the losing symbol display ends. Even if a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability time-saving state, the number of times of time-saving is not added and the game state does not change. Here, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55, the icon 53, and the reserved icon 51 is lower than that of the door image. Therefore, the decorative pattern 55, the icon 53, and the pending icon 51 are temporarily hidden by displaying the door image on the front side. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the small pattern 56 and the fourth patterns 57 and 59 is higher than that of the door image. For this reason, while the door image is displayed, the player sees the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 that are stopped and displayed after the high-speed fluctuation. It is possible to know the result.

Even if the judgment result of the first special pattern judgment after the transition to the low probability time saving state is a jackpot pattern, the time when the door image is hidden is before the jackpot is expected or the jackpot is notified. is. Therefore, during the display of the door image after shifting to the low-probability short-working-time state, it is impossible to execute the performance for expecting a big win, and it is also impossible to execute the performance for informing the big win, such as activating the performance accessory 7.例文帳に追加

Note that the manner in which the door image is displayed may be a manner in which a black image overlaps the entire screen, or a manner in which the entire screen is covered with the door image appearing in a mosaic pattern. In addition, the display of the door image may be ended in such a manner that the transparency of the door image covering the entire screen is increased and the door image is finally hidden, or the door image is missing in a mosaic pattern and the door image is finally displayed. A mode in which it is hidden may be used.

The board illumination device 74 and the frame illumination device 10 emit light in a light emission pattern for door image display (for example, a yellow blinking light emission pattern) while the door image is being displayed. In addition, it may be provided with a light emitting means (e.g., right side lamp) that does not emit light when it is not in a low probability time saving state while it is possible to emit light when it is in a low probability time saving state. During display, the light emitting means may emit light in a light emission pattern for door image display.

In the gaming machine 1, a character prompting the player to hit to the right starts to be displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state. Characters that encourage right-handedness include capital letters "right-handed →" and lower-case letters "righthanded" (for example, FIGS. 29(B) and (C) and FIGS. 51(B) and (C)). The display of the capital letter "Right hit →" ends on the condition that the first fluctuation display after the change in the game state ends. On the other hand, the display of the lower case letters "Right-handed" ends on the condition that the low-probability short working hours transition to another game state. The character prompting the player to hit right is an image showing that it is advantageous to the player, similar to the door image. In the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the door image is lower than that of the character prompting the player to hit to the right. Therefore, since the door image is displayed behind the characters prompting the player to hit to the right, the characters prompting to hit to the right are not obscured by the door image. In addition, the capital letter "Right hit →" may be displayed during the first variable display after the game state change, or may be displayed a plurality of times (for example, twice) from the first variable display after the game state change. may be displayed over a varying display of

In the gaming machine 1, the speaker 24 outputs a voice "RUSH mode start" for notifying the player that the RUSH mode has been shifted to in response to the first special symbol variation display start after the shift to the low-probability time-saving state. . Here, in the gaming machine 1, when shifting to the low-probability time-saving state through the jackpot game, the player receives the first attention call during the jackpot game so as not to become absorbed in the game, and the prepaid card. A second warning is displayed at the same time to call attention so as not to forget. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, when shifting to the low-probability short-time state through the stop display of a specific losing symbol, the state is shifted to the low-probable short-time state without displaying the above-mentioned alert. It should be noted that, in the case of shifting to the low-probability short working hours state through the stop display of a specific losing pattern, the first alert is given for a predetermined time (for example, 2 .5 seconds) may be displayed.

As illustrated in FIG. 29(D), the effect is controlled in the RUSH mode in the low probability of short working hours. In the RUSH mode, a background image for the RUSH mode is displayed, and the characters "RUSH MODE" representing the effect mode name are always displayed at the lower left of the liquid crystal screen 5.例文帳に追加In addition, in the RUSH mode, basically, the remaining number of times of time saving is displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal screen 5 . In the gaming machine 1, the background image, the effect mode name, and the number of remaining time reductions have lower display priority than the door image. Therefore, it seems to the player that the screen configuration of the heaven mode has changed to the screen configuration of the RUSH mode through the display of the door image.

When the heaven mode is selected, a reserved icon 51 indicating the number of reserved first special symbol determinations and an icon 53 indicating that the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner are displayed. On the other hand, when it is RUSH mode, the icon 53 which shows that the suspension icon 51 which shows the number of suspensions of the 2nd special design determination, and the 2nd special design is variably displayed is displayed. When the RUSH mode is set, the icon 53 indicating that the reserved icon 51 indicating the reserved number of the first special symbol determination and the first special symbol are being variably displayed are hidden. The RUSH mode differs from the Heaven mode in the manner (for example, shape and display position) of the pending icon 51 and the icon 53 concerned.

When shifting to the low probability time saving state, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 which was the display pattern HP3 in the screen configuration of the heaven mode changes to the display pattern HP9 through the display of the door image. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 may be the same between the heaven mode immediately before the transition to the low-probability short working hours state and the time of changing to the RUSH mode through the display of the door image.

The patterns of the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be different or the same between the heaven mode immediately before displaying the door image and the RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image. Further, the display areas of the left pattern, the middle pattern and the right pattern may be different or the same between the heaven mode immediately before displaying the door image and the RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image. Further, the form and display area of the small pattern 56 may be the same or different between the heaven mode immediately before displaying the door image and the RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image.

The flow from FIG. 29(E) to FIG. 29(B) and the flow from FIG. 29(F) to FIG. 750 times of losing or losing 750 times in succession from the end of the jackpot game, the movement when shifting from low probability short working hours to low probability short working hours is described. If the condition is 750 consecutive losses with only the first special pattern reserved in the low probability non-time saving state, even if the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed, even if the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the low probability is not Transition from short working hours to low-accurate short working hours. When a losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses is stopped and displayed, the number of times of time saving is set to 1000 times.

FIG. 29(E) is an example of a case where the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings is a specific losing pattern. FIG. 29(E) shows an example in which a losing (time saving B) symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific losing symbol, but a losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed as a losing symbol that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings. may be When the lost (time saving B) pattern is stop-displayed, the decorative pattern 55 is stop-displayed with a combination of "459". In the gaming machine 1, if the combination of the decorative pattern 55 stopped and displayed and the fourth pattern 57 stopped and displayed is different between the losing (time saving B) pattern and other special symbols, the losing (time saving B) pattern is stopped. When displayed, the decorative pattern 55 may be stop-displayed in a combination other than "459".

FIG. 29(F) is an example of a case where the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings is a normal losing pattern. In the gaming machine 1, when the normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols 55 are stopped and displayed except for the combination of "227" and the combination of "459".

In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP3 is the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the losing (time saving B) symbols and the normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the losing (time saving B) symbols and the normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed in the gaming machine 1 may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses from the stop display of the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses, the game shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours. The flow after FIG. 29B is basically the same as when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied and the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state. The difference is that when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is not satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 699 times, whereas when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 999 times. It is a point.

After satisfying the condition of 750 consecutive losses, when none of the setting change, RWM clear, and jackpot game is executed and the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied and then 750 consecutive losses occur, the corresponding losing pattern. The game state does not change according to the stop display of . On the other hand, when the jackpot game is executed after satisfying the condition of 750 consecutive losses, and when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied after the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short-time according to the stop display of the losing pattern and shortens the time. 1000 times is set. After satisfying the condition of 750 consecutive losses, the jackpot game is executed, and if the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied during the RUSH mode, the number of times of time saving is 1000 times while remaining in RUSH mode (that is, remaining in a low-probability short-time state). is overwritten (see FIG. 29(G)). Even if the conditions for 750 consecutive losses have not been met so far, and the conditions for 750 consecutive losses are met during RUSH mode, the number of times of time saving remains 1000 while in RUSH mode (that is, in a low-probability short-time state). overwritten once.

In addition, when shifting from low probability short working hours to low probability short working hours, the following configuration may be used.
The size of the entire middle pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same in the RUSH mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the heaven mode immediately before the door image is displayed.
The size of the number portion 550 of the medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the RUSH mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the heaven mode immediately before the door image is displayed.
・When shifting from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours, the overall size of the left pattern (and right pattern) is larger in RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image than in heaven mode immediately before displaying the door image. It may be the same size, smaller, or the same size.
・When shifting from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours, the number part 550 of the left pattern (and right pattern) is larger in RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image than in heaven mode immediately before displaying the door image The height may be larger, smaller, or the same size.
・In heaven mode immediately before the door image is displayed, the middle pattern is larger than the left (and right) pattern, and in RUSH mode immediately after the door image is displayed, the left, middle, and right patterns are the same size. It's okay.
The size ratio between the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be the same between the heaven mode immediately before displaying the door image and the RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image.
- Immediately before the door image is displayed, light is emitted in the light emission pattern for heaven mode, and immediately after the door image is displayed, light is emitted in the light emission pattern for RUSH mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 30, an effect example in which the first special symbol determination is not suspended when shifting from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours in the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 30 (A) to (D), in the case where the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, a specific losing pattern (specifically, a losing (time saving A) pattern) is stopped and displayed. The movement when moving from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours is shown. FIG. 30(A) exemplifies the situation when the losing (time saving A) symbol is stop-displayed as the first special symbol in a state where the first special symbol is not reserved in the low-probability non-time-saving state. In the example of FIG. 30(A), the reserved number 52 indicates that the reserved number of the first special symbol determination is 0 and the reserved number of the second special symbol determination is 0.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses after the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed in the low probability non working hours state, the low probability non working hours is shifted to the low probability short working hours. In FIG. 30(A), since the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, the number of times of time saving is set to 700 times. In the example of FIG. 30(B), both the suspension of the first special symbol determination and the suspension of the second special symbol determination are 0. For this reason, a customer waiting command for notifying that a customer waiting state has occurred is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130 in response to the elapse of the fixed stop period. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has passed without the variable display of the special symbols, a setting image for setting the volume value and the light intensity value is started to be displayed. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses without the variable display of the special symbols being performed, the customer waiting effect is started. In the customer waiting effect, the display of a demonstration video for advertising the gaming machine 1, the display of the company name that manufactures the gaming machine 1, and the like are repeatedly displayed while being switched.

When a game ball passes through a gate 16 while the game machine 1 is in a customer waiting state, normal pattern determination is performed. In the game machine 1, when the normal symbol determination is performed in the low probability time saving state, the second start port 12 is long opened with a probability of 100% (see FIG. 2 (A)). When the game ball wins the second start port 12, the second special symbol starts the variable display as the first variable display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state (see FIG. 30(B)). In addition, as illustrated in FIGS. 30(B) to (D), if one suspension of the first special symbol determination and one suspension of the second special symbol determination occur during the variation display, the second special symbol in the next variation starts fluctuating display.

As exemplified in FIG. 30(B), the display of the door image and the character prompting the right hand is started in response to the start of the second special symbol variation display for the first time after the shift to the low-probability short working hours state. As illustrated in FIGS. 29 and 30, the door image and the character prompting to hit to the right are the same regardless of the type of the special design that is variably displayed for the first time after the low probability short working hours state transition. In FIG. 30(B), unlike FIG. 29(B), the second special symbol is variably displayed, so the icon 53 indicating that the second special symbol is variably displayed is displayed while the door image is being displayed. be done. Also, in FIG. 30(C), unlike FIG. 29(C), the second special symbol determination is suspended, so a pending icon 51 indicating the number of pending second special symbol determination is displayed while the door image is being displayed. be.

As illustrated in FIG. 30 (C), if the determination result of the first second special symbol determination after the transition to the low probability time saving state is a normal losing symbol, the door image during the stop display of the losing symbol display ends. During the display of the door image, the player sees the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 stopped and displayed after the high-speed fluctuation to know the judgment result of the first second special pattern judgment after the transition to the low-probability short-time state. Is possible.

Even if the judgment result of the first second special design judgment after the transition to the low probability time saving state is a jackpot pattern, the time when the door image is hidden is before the jackpot is expected or the jackpot is notified. is. Therefore, during the display of the door image after shifting to the low-probability short-working-time state, it is impossible to execute the performance for expecting a big win, and it is also impossible to execute the performance for informing the big win, such as activating the performance accessory 7.例文帳に追加

The flow from FIG. 30(E) to FIG. 30(B) and the flow from FIG. 30(F) to FIG. 750 times of losing or losing 750 times in succession from the end of the jackpot game, the movement when shifting from low probability short working hours to low probability short working hours is described. If the conditions for 750 consecutive losses are met in the low probability non-time saving state with no special pattern pending, even if the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed, even if the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the low probability non-time saving to low Move in a short time. When a losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses is stopped and displayed, the number of times of time saving is set to 1000 times.

FIG. 30(E) is an example of a case where the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings is a specific losing pattern. FIG. 30(E) shows an example in which a losing (time saving B) symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific losing symbol, but a losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed as a losing symbol that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings. may be FIG. 30(F) is an example of a case where the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings is a normal losing pattern.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses from the stop display of the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses, the game shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours. In the examples of FIGS. 30(E) and (F), both the suspension of the first special symbol determination and the suspension of the second special symbol determination are 0. Therefore, a customer waiting command is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130 in response to the elapse of the fixed stop period. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has passed without the variable display of the special symbols, a setting image for setting the volume value and the light intensity value is started to be displayed. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses without the variable display of the special symbols being performed, the customer waiting effect is started.

When a game ball passes through a gate 16 while the game machine 1 is in a customer waiting state, normal pattern determination is performed. As a result of the normal design determination, when the long-opened second starting port 12 game ball wins, the second special design starts the variable display as the first variable display after the transition to the low probability time saving state (Fig. 30 (B) reference). The flow after FIG. 30(B) is basically the same as when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied and the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state. The difference is that when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is not satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 699 times, whereas when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 999 times. It is a point.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the example of the production|presentation which transfers from low probability non-reduction of time to low probability reduction of time in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. In FIG. 31, when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, a specific losing pattern (specifically, a losing (time saving B) pattern) is stopped and displayed. The movement when shifting to a short time is described. FIG. 31(A) exemplifies the situation when the losing (time saving B) symbol is stop-displayed as the first special symbol in a state where only the first special symbol is reserved in the low-probability non-time-saving state. In the example of FIG. 31(A), the reservation number 52 indicates that the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination is 3 and the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination is 0.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses after the losing (time saving B) symbol is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, the low-probability short-time to low-probability shifts to the low-probability short-time. In FIG. 31(A), since the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, the number of times of time saving is set to 500 times. In addition, the small hit upper limit number of times is set to 2 times.

After the transition to the low-probability short working hours state, the first special symbol starts the variable display as the first variable display (see FIG. 31(B)). The display priority of the decorative pattern 55, which was the display pattern HP3 during the stop display, changes to the display pattern HP2 at the start of the variable display as shown in FIG. 31(B). In the example of FIG. 31(B), the reservation number 52 indicates that the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination is 2 and the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination is 0.

As illustrated in FIG. 31(B), in the first embodiment, the performance is controlled in hell mode in the low-probability short working hours. In the hell mode, a background image for the hell mode is displayed, and the characters "hell mode" representing the effect mode name are always displayed at the lower left of the liquid crystal screen 5. - 特許庁In hell mode, the remaining number of times to save time is not displayed. When transitioning from the heaven mode to the hell mode, the door image and the letters prompting the player to hit right are not displayed. Therefore, it seems to the player that the screen configuration of the heaven mode has changed to the screen configuration of the hell mode according to the start of the next variation. In addition, you may display a door image according to the start of the variable display of the 1st special design of the 1st time after low-probability small time saving state transition. The decoration pattern 55 in the hell mode may be the same as or different from the decoration pattern 55 in the heaven mode.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 31(C) and (E), when a specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the low-probability time-saving state, the number of times of time-saving is not added and the game state does not change.

As illustrated in FIG. 31 (F), when the small hit A is stopped in the low-probability short-time state, a heart image indicating that the small hit has occurred in response to the stop display is displayed in the upper right corner of the liquid crystal screen 5. Is displayed. In the low-probability short working hours state, the number of heart images increases by one each time a small hit occurs (see FIG. 31(H)). When the number of heart images becomes the small hit upper limit number of times, it shifts from low probability small working hours to low probability short working hours (see FIG. 31 (I)).

If the determination result of the 99th first special symbol determination in the low-probability short working hours state is a normal losing symbol or a specific losing symbol, Hell mode in response to the start of the next fluctuation as illustrated in FIG. 31 (G) It changes to a special background image for The above special background image is an image that is displayed until the transition from low-probability short working hours to another game state, and after that, if you lose 400 times in succession, it will always shift to heaven mode (i.e. low-probable short working hours) It is an image showing that In the first embodiment, since the low-probability short working hours is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability short working hours, the player can always shift to the low-probable short working hours if he continues to lose by looking at the special background image. You can continue playing with this as a mental support.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the example of the production|presentation which transfers to the low probability short working hours from the low probability small short working hours in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. In FIG. 32, it is a variation display that does not satisfy the condition of 750 consecutive losses, and the movement when the final variation of the low-probability short working hours is performed is described. In the example of FIG. 32(A), the reserved number 52 indicates that the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination is 2 and the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination is 0. As illustrated in FIG. 32(A), it changes to the background image for the hell mode final variation according to the start of the final variation of the low-probability short working hours. In addition, the same background image may be displayed regardless of the number of remaining working hours of the low-probability short working hours. In addition, the background image for the final variation of hell mode is shown in FIG. 31 (G). It can be the same image as the special background image in .

As illustrated in FIG. 32 (B), when the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the final variation of the low-precision time-saving, a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) Transition in a non-time-saving manner. Here, in the gaming machine 1, the number of times of time saving is set according to the type of the losing pattern while the time saving game flag is ON when the final variation of the low-probability time saving is stopped and displayed. Therefore, as illustrated in FIG. 32 (D), when a specific losing pattern (in the example of FIG. 32 (D), losing (time saving A) pattern) is stopped and displayed in the final variation of the low probability time saving Similar to when the symbol is stopped and displayed, it shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours according to the elapse of a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second). In the example of FIG. 32 (D), regardless of the number of remaining time reductions, characters that encourage right hitting in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in low-probability small time-saving, and the background for the low-probability short-time state No image is displayed. In the examples of FIGS. 32(B) and (D), the number of times of time saving is cleared because the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied. In addition, the small hit upper limit number of times is cleared. Counting by the out counter for base calculation and the winning ball counter for base calculation is restarted when shifting to the low probability short time.

After the transition to the low probability non-short state, the first special symbol starts variable display as the first variable display (see FIG. 32(C)). Along with this, the screen configuration for the hell mode final variation changes to the screen configuration for the heaven mode. In addition, from the final variation of the low-probability short working hours a predetermined number of times before (for example, 10 fluctuations before) to the final fluctuation of the low-probability short working hours, every time the first special symbol starts the variable display, the time saving remaining A countdown to notify the number of times may be performed. The above countdown is illustrated in FIG. 31 (G). After that, a special background image for hell mode is displayed, which indicates that if you lose 400 times in a row, you will definitely shift to heaven mode (that is, low probability and short working hours). You may go on the condition that you are Incidentally, instead of the countdown (or in addition), from the final variation of the low-probability short working hours a predetermined number of times before (for example, 10 fluctuations) from the fluctuation display to the final fluctuation of the low-probability short working hours, the first special symbol It is also possible to display an effect image that changes each time a variable display is started (for example, an effect image in which a gauge is filling up).

In addition, after the time saving game flag is turned off when the final variation of the low-probability small time saving is stopped and displayed, the number of time saving times may be set according to the type of the losing pattern. In such a case, as illustrated in FIG. 32 (E), when the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed in the final variation of the low probability time saving, a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) to shift from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours. Counting by the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation remains stopped when shifting to low probability time saving. In the example of FIG. 32(E), since the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, the number of times of time saving is set to 700 times. In addition, the small hit upper limit number of times is cleared. FIG. 32 (F) following FIG. 32 (E) shows that the first special symbol starts variable display as the first variable display after the transition to the low-probability time-saving state, and along with this the door image and characters that encourage right-handed hitting is displayed as an example. Thus, in the example of FIG. 32 (E) in the final variation in the low-probability short working hours, the character prompting to hit right in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern, the door image, and the low-probable short working hours state for A background image starts to be displayed. On the other hand, in both examples of FIGS. 32 (D) and (E), in the fluctuation display before the final fluctuation in the low probability time saving, the right The text prompting to strike, the door image, and the background image for the low-probability time-saving state are not displayed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35, an effect example in which the ready-to-win effect is executed in the low-probability short working hours will be described. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect example in which a normal reach effect is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the first embodiment. In the example of FIG. 33, unlike the examples of FIGS. 28 and 31 in which the icon 53 in white is displayed, the icon 53 in a special mode is displayed. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect example in which the SP reach effect is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the first embodiment. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of an effect immediately after being notified of a loss in the SP reach effect in the low-probability short-time state in the first embodiment. In the examples of FIGS. 33 to 35, it is assumed that the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied.

As illustrated in FIGS. 33(A) and (B), in this example, reach is established with "2" symbols. As illustrated in FIG. 33(C), when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has passed since the establishment of ready-to-win, the left and right decorative patterns 55 (hereinafter referred to as "ready-to-win patterns") in the ready-to-win state are displayed. A reach line to be emphasized is displayed, or a voice saying "reach" is output from the speaker 24 for emphasizing establishment of the reach. The reach line is an effect image that extends from the left edge of the screen (or the left edge of the left pattern) to the right edge of the screen (or the right edge of the right pattern), and is displayed in front of the decorative pattern 55 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). is. In the gaming machine 1, the character portion 550 (or the entire decoration pattern 55) is illuminated along with the display of the reach line in order to emphasize the establishment of the reach. It is to be noted that the character portion 550 (or the entire decorative pattern 55) does not have to emit light when the reach line is displayed. In the example of FIG. 33(C), the small pattern 56 continues to fluctuate at high speed. In addition, the small pattern 56 may be displayed in the same reach mode as the decorative pattern 55 when the ready-to-win state is established.

In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP2 has the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 from the start of the variable display to the non-display of the reach line. The medium pattern fluctuates at high speed from the start of the variable display to the establishment of reach, and fluctuates at low speed during the "normal reach production" started according to establishment of reach. The middle pattern is displayed darkly while the reach line is displayed. "Normal ready-to-win effect" is an effect mode in which a large ready-to-win pattern is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5, and medium patterns are scrolled at a relatively slow speed. The normal ready-to-win effect is more likely to be executed in the case of a loss than in the case of a big win. Therefore, it can be said that the normal ready-to-win effect is a ready-to-win effect with relatively low reliability (for example, reliability of 0.01%).

In the game machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 is the display pattern HP1 during the normal ready-to-win effect. That is, the display priority of the middle pattern becomes higher before and after the ready-to-win establishment. Note that the display pattern HP2 may be used as the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 during the normal ready-to-win effect.

In the gaming machine 1, left symbols (and right symbols) other than the temporarily stopped decorative symbols are hidden as ready-to-win symbols. The hidden decorative pattern 55 is not displayed again until the variable display ends. Note that the hidden decorative pattern 55 may be redisplayed immediately before the variable display ends.

In the game machine 1, the interval between the left pattern and the right pattern is wider during the normal ready-to-win performance than when the ready-to-win is established. Also, the medium pattern is displayed larger during the normal reach production than when the reach is established. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes between when the ready-to-win state is established and during the normal ready-to-win effect. On the other hand, the appearance of the decoration pattern 55 is the same between when the ready-to-win state is established and during the normal ready-to-win effect.

Following FIG. 33 (D), in the case of a variation pattern in which the losing (time saving A) pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal reach production (that is, when it corresponds to the variation pattern H102), the result of the normal reach production is a temporary stop at the reach losing eye "272". is displayed, and the main stop is performed as it is (see FIGS. 33(E) and (F)). At the start of the temporary stop display of the reach-losing eye, the interval between the left pattern and the right pattern is narrowed, or the middle pattern is reduced to the same size as at the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes before and after the medium pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect. Further, during the temporary stop display of the reach losing eye, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP1 to HP3. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the reach-losing eyes are actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 in accordance with the stop display of the decorative patterns 55.例文帳に追加As illustrated in FIG. 33(F), when the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed, it shifts from the low probability non-time saving to the low probability time saving.

Following FIG. 33(D), in the case of a variation pattern in which the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal reach production (that is, in the case corresponding to the variation pattern H108), the result of the normal reach production is a temporary stop at the reach losing eyes other than "272". is displayed, and the main stop is performed as it is (see FIG. 33(I)). When the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the next fluctuation starts with a low probability and short time.

Following FIG. 33(D), in the case of the variation pattern in which the jackpot A is stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win production (that is, in the case corresponding to the variation pattern O101), the result of the normal ready-to-win production is temporarily stopped and displayed with the pattern matching "222", and as it is. The motor is finally stopped (see FIG. 33(G)). At the start of the temporary stop display of matching patterns, the space between the left pattern and the right pattern is narrowed, or the middle pattern is reduced to the same size as at the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes before and after the medium pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect. Further, during the temporary stop display of the uniform pattern, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP1 to HP4. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the big winning patterns are actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 according to the stop display of the big winning patterns. As illustrated in FIG. 33 (G), when the jackpot A is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game (low-probability short-time as a game state) is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, a first warning calling the player not to become absorbed in the game and a second warning calling the player not to forget to take the prepaid card are simultaneously displayed. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short-time.

Following FIG. 33(D), in the case of a variation pattern in which the jackpot B is stopped and displayed in the normal reach production (that is, in the case corresponding to the variation pattern O108), a special decorative pattern (time saving pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed as a result of the normal reach production. 33 (H)). The time-saving design is a decorative design including characters such as "hell" suggesting transition to low-probability time-saving, for example. In the gaming machine 1, if the combination of the decorative pattern 55 to be stopped and the fourth pattern 57 to be stopped is different between the big win B and other special patterns, the decorative pattern 55 is displayed when the big win B is stopped. may be stopped and displayed with matching patterns.

When the temporary stop display of the time saving pattern is started, the interval between the left pattern and the right pattern is narrowed, or the middle pattern is reduced to the same size as when the fluctuation is started. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes before and after the medium pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect. Further, during the temporary stop display of the time saving pattern, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP1 to HP3. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the pattern alignment is actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 in response to the stop display of the decorative patterns 55.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 33(H), when the jackpot B is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short working time.

Following FIG. 33(D), there is a case where the normal ready-to-win effect develops into the “SP ready-to-win effect”. The SP reach production is a production in which one of characters A to D fights an enemy. During the SP ready-to-win performance, light-emitting elements (not shown) representing characters corresponding to the SP ready-to-win performance continue to light up, while light emitting elements (not shown) representing characters not corresponding to the SP ready-to-win performance continue to go out. A new character may appear during the SP reach production. When a new character appears, a light-emitting element (not shown) representing that character continues to light up.

In the case of the variation pattern that develops from the normal reach effect to the SP reach effect, the medium pattern starts to fluctuate at high speed at the end of the normal reach effect (see FIG. 34(A)). After that, the medium pattern is hidden and the SP ready-to-win effect is started. Along with this, the ready-to-win pattern consisting of the number portion 550 and the character portion 551 changes to a ready-to-win pattern consisting of only the number portion 550. - 特許庁Before and after the start of the SP ready-to-win production, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP2 to HP7. The icon 53 and the pending icon 51 are hidden according to the start of the SP ready-to-win effect. During the SP reach performance, the small pattern 56 continues to fluctuate at high speed. Incidentally, during the SP ready-to-win effect, the small symbol 56 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the ready-to-win symbol.

In the case of a variation pattern in which the reach-losing eye is not temporarily stopped and displayed in the SP reach production (that is, the case corresponding to the variation pattern O105), the enemy is displayed at the end of the SP reach production following FIG. After being defeated, the matching pattern is displayed as a temporary stop, and then it is stopped as it is. When the jackpot A is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short-time. In the case of the variation pattern in which the big hit B is stopped and displayed in the SP ready-to-win performance (that is, the case corresponding to the variation pattern O115), the enemy is defeated at the end of the SP ready-to-win performance, the time-saving pattern is displayed to be temporarily stopped, and then the game is permanently stopped. During the temporary stop display of the matching pattern or the time-saving pattern, it is possible to execute the performance for notifying the jackpot such as operating the performance accessory 7, but it is impossible to execute the challenge performance suggesting the continuation of the variable display. .

The display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP7 to the display pattern HP4 during the temporary stop display of the pattern matching or the time saving pattern. That is, the decorative pattern 55 consisting of only the number part 550 changes to the decorative pattern 55 consisting of the number part 550 and the character part 551 . In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the SP ready-to-win effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the big winning patterns are actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 according to the stop display of the big winning patterns. It should be noted that during the notification of the big hit, the small pattern 56 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative pattern 55.例文帳に追加

As illustrated in FIG. 34 (D), there is a variation pattern in which the reach losing eye is temporarily stopped after the enemy wins at the end of the SP reach production (that is, the variation pattern O106, O107, H103, H106, H111, or H112 if applicable). As exemplified in FIGS. 34(E) and (F), a restart effect emphasizing that the game will be restarted is executed during the temporary stop display of the reach-losing eye. That is, the resuming effect is executed after the loss notification, in which the effect accessory 7 is in the initial position and the effect for notifying the big hit that causes the effect accessory 7 to operate is not performed. As the restart effect, a patterned black image is displayed that covers and overlaps the entire screen from the right end to the left end of the screen. The restart effect ends when a predetermined time (for example, 2.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start. During the resuming presentation, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP7 to HP2. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative symbol 55 when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed after the restart effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5.

As exemplified in FIG. 34(G), if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a normal lost symbol, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed after the restart effect is completed. As exemplified in FIG. 34(I), if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot A, after the resuming effect is completed, the symbol alignment is temporarily stopped, and the game is permanently stopped. As illustrated in FIGS. 34(H) and (I), if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a specific lost symbol, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed after the restart effect is completed. As exemplified in FIG. 34(H), when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a loss (time saving A), the decorative symbol 55 which was a combination of "212" is "272" through the restart production. change to a combination of As a result, a player refreshed by the resuming presentation can resume the game with a low probability and short working hours. Also, as illustrated in FIG. 34 (I), when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a loss (time saving B), the decorative symbol 55 that was a combination of "212" 459" combination. As a result, the player who has refreshed himself by the resuming presentation resumes the game with low probability and short working hours. In addition, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a specific loss, the combination of the decorative symbols 55 does not have to change before and after the restart production. In addition, if it is a loss (time saving A), the decorative pattern 55 changes to a combination of "272" through the restart production, while if it is a loss (time saving B), the combination of the decorative patterns 55 is changed before and after the restart production. It does not have to change.

When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a specific lost symbol, the same heaven mode background image as at the start of the variation is displayed after the restart effect is finished. Note that the background image may change to the heaven mode background image for confirming the game state change until the end of the variation after the restart effect is finished, or the background image for the game state to be changed to is displayed. may be

Here, the icon 53 and the pending icon 51 hidden in response to the start of the SP ready-to-win effect are redisplayed during the restart effect in the same appearance as immediately before the start of the SP ready-to-win effect. The redisplayed icon 53 is erased according to the stop display of the first special symbol. In the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative symbol 55, the icon 53, and the suspended icon 51 is lower than that of the restart effect. Therefore, during the resuming effect, the decorative pattern 55, the icon 53, and the suspended icon 51 cannot be seen because the resuming effect is displayed on the near side. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the small symbol 56 and the fourth symbols 57 and 59 is higher than that of the restart effect. Therefore, the player can see the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 even during the display of the restart effect. Modes of the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 are the same before and after the resuming effect (specifically, high-speed fluctuation). Incidentally, the small pattern 56 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative pattern 55 during the restart effect.

The board lighting device 74 and the frame lighting device 10 emit light in the heaven mode light emission pattern immediately before the restart effect, and emit light in the light emission pattern for the restart effect (for example, a white flashing light emission pattern) during the restart effect. , Immediately after the end of the restart production, it emits light with the light emission pattern for heaven mode. After the end of the resuming effect, the same paradise mode as at the start of the variable display is entered. That is, during the restart effect, light is emitted in a light emission pattern different from the light emission pattern corresponding to the SP ready-to-win effect.

Here, even if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot symbol, the time at which the restart effect is not displayed is before the jackpot is notified. Therefore, during the resuming effect, it is impossible to execute the effect for informing the big win such as activating the effect accessory 7, and it is possible to execute the effect for informing the big win after the resuming effect. It should be noted that the jackpot does not have to be achieved after the restart effect is executed. In this case, it is impossible to execute an effect for notifying a big hit that the effect accessory 7 is operated not only during the restart effect but also after the restart effect.

The challenge presentation cannot be executed during and after the restart presentation. It should be noted that the challenge effect may be executed after the restart effect.

It should be noted that the form in which the restart effect is displayed may be a form in which the entire screen is overlapped with a black image, or a form in which the entire screen is covered with an image appearing in a mosaic pattern. In addition, the mode of ending the display of the resuming effect may be a mode in which the transparency of the image covering the entire screen is increased and the image is finally hidden, or the image covering the entire screen is missing in a mosaic pattern and finally the door is closed. The image may be hidden.

As exemplified in FIG. 34(D), there is a variation pattern in which the challenge effect is executed after the enemy wins at the end of the SP reach effect and the reach losing eye is temporarily stopped (that is, the change pattern corresponds to O107 or H112 case). As illustrated in FIGS. 35A and 35B, during the challenge effect, the ready-to-win pattern is hidden and the operation promotion effect is executed. The operation promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 by displaying the button image 90 and the gauge image 91 for a predetermined effective period (for example, 3 seconds). Candidates of decorative symbols to be stopped are displayed as medium symbols during the challenge effect, and the middle symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed according to the operation during the effective period. If there is no operation during the valid period, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at a predetermined valid period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the operation promotion effect).

When the challenge performance is successful, the medium symbol same as the ready-to-win symbol is temporarily stopped and a big hit A is announced. During the jackpot notification, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes in the order of the display patterns HP6, HP9, and HP4. As shown in FIG. 35(G), when the jackpot A is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short-time.

On the other hand, when the challenge effect is unsuccessful, it is suggested that the medium symbols different from the ready-to-win symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed and the normal losing symbols are stopped. After the restart performance is executed following the failure of the challenge performance, the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. The ready-to-win pattern remains hidden from the failure of the challenge performance until the end of the restart performance, and is redisplayed after the end of the restart performance. The display priority of the decorative pattern 55 is the display pattern HP7 before starting the resuming effect, changes to the display pattern HP2 during the resuming effect, and changes to the display pattern HP3 during the subsequent stop display. Note that the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 does not have to change before and after the restart effect.

Note that the following configuration may be used when executing the resuming effect.
- The size of the entire medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect than immediately before the resuming effect.
The size of the number portion 550 of the medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect than immediately before the resuming effect.
The size of the entire left pattern (and right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect as compared to immediately before the resuming effect.
The size of the number part 550 of the left pattern (and the right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect than immediately before the resuming effect.
・Just before the restart effect, the middle pattern is larger than the left pattern (and the right pattern), and immediately after the restart effect is finished.
- The size ratio between the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be the same immediately before the restart effect and immediately after the end of the restart effect.
- The appearance of the decorative pattern 55 may be the same immediately before the restart effect and immediately after the end of the restart effect.
The icon 53 and the suspended icon 51 continue to be displayed during the SP ready-to-win effect, and the icon 53 and the suspended icon 51 may have a higher display priority than the restart effect.
- The icon 53 may be erased at the start of the variable display or at the start of the SP ready-to-win effect, and may not be redisplayed thereafter.
・Regardless of the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, after the restart effect is completed, the game may shift to a special heaven mode which is a effect mode corresponding to the SP ready-to-win effect and looks different from when the variable display is started.
- After executing the effect to expect the challenge effect to be executed, the restart effect may be executed without executing the challenge effect.
- You may perform a restart production|presentation according to the loss alert|report after execution of a challenge production|presentation.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the example of the production|presentation of the low certainty short working hours state in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. As exemplified in FIGS. 36A and 36B, the variation pattern O201 for the big win D is an immediate winning variation pattern in which the symbols are aligned without executing the ready-to-win effect. As shown in FIG. 36(B), when the jackpot D is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed. In the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are not displayed. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability reduction of working hours. In addition, in the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert may be displayed. In the gaming machine 1, even in the case of the variation pattern K201 that results in a small win B, an effect similar to that of the variation pattern O201 is executed.

As illustrated in FIGS. 36 (A), (C), and (B), the variation pattern O202 that becomes a jackpot D suggests a transition (fall) from a low probability short working hour to a low probability short working hour and then immediately hits It is a fluctuation pattern that becomes From the start of the fall suggestion, the display of the door image is started and the operation prompting effect is executed. The door image is the same as the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state. In addition, the door image displayed from the start of the fall suggestion may be different from the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state. In the case of a jackpot D, the door image opens at a predetermined effective period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds elapse from the start of the operation promoting performance) regardless of whether or not there is an operation during the effective period, and the player wins immediately. Incidentally, when the jackpot D is won, the door image may be opened according to the operation during the validity period, and the win may be made immediately.

As illustrated in FIGS. 36A, 36C, and 36D, the variation pattern H202 in which normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed is a variation pattern in which a failure is notified after suggesting a fall. The door image that started to be displayed from the start of the suggestion of falling is displayed at a predetermined effective period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the operation promotion effect) regardless of whether or not there is an operation during the effective period. is opened and a failure is notified. In addition, in the case of a failure, the door image may be opened according to the operation during the validity period to notify the failure.

As illustrated in FIGS. 36(A), (C), and (E), the variation pattern K203 that becomes the small hit C is a variation pattern in which the small hit C is reported by the small symbol 56 after suggesting a fall. be. The door image whose display is started from the start of the suggestion of falling is closed at a predetermined effective period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the operation promotion presentation) regardless of the operation during the effective period. As shown in FIG. 36(E), when the small win C is stopped and displayed, the big win game is executed on the condition that the V win is won during the small win game. In the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are not displayed. After the end of the big hit game (game state is low probability short working hours) is controlled to low probability short working hours. Also, when V prize is not won during the small winning game, the big winning game is not executed and the control is performed in a low probability and short time. Counting by the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation is performed when shifting to low probability short time.

FIG. 36(F) is an example of an effect when the suspension of the second special symbol determination is digested while being controlled to the low probability and short working hours. From the start of the first variable display of the second special symbol in the low-probability short time period to immediately before the end of the variable display related to the suspension of the first second special symbol judgment, the number of prize balls obtained by the player through the jackpot game. A result suggesting is displayed. Moreover, the display of the door image starts from the start of the result. The door image is the same as the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state, and the door image displayed from the start of the fall suggestion. In addition, the door image displayed from the start of the result is the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol fluctuation display after the transition to the low probability time saving state, and the door image displayed from the start of the fall suggestion. may differ from In addition, the door image displayed from the start of the result and the result is also displayed when the number of times of reduced working hours of low probability ends (for example, the flow from FIG. 36 (D) to (F)). If the variable display at which the number of times of low-probability time-saving ends does not meet the condition of 750 consecutive losses, when the variable display ends, it will shift to low-probability non-time-saving, so the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation will be counted by On the other hand, if the variable display at which the number of times of low-probability time-saving ends ends in a continuous loss of 750 times, it will shift to low-probability of time-saving when the variable display ends, so the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation counting by remains stopped.

In addition, every time the special symbol starts the variable display, the remaining number of times of shortening is notified from the variable display of a predetermined number of times before the final variation of the low-probability short working hours (for example, 10 variations before) to the final variation of the low-probable short working hours. You can do a countdown. In the gaming machine 1, as illustrated in FIG. 36(D), the icon 53 and the pending icon 51 are hidden from the variation display a predetermined number of times before the final variation of the low-probability short working hours (for example, three variations before). In addition, the state in which the said icon 53 and the pending|holding icon 51 were displayed until the final fluctuation|variation of a low certainty short working time is over may be sufficient.

If all the suspension of the second special symbol determination is lost, the result is hidden and the door image is opened immediately before the end of the variable display related to the suspension of the first special symbol determination (Fig. 36(G)). Along with this, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP9 to HP3 during the result display.

It should be noted that the following configuration may be used when displaying the door image accompanying the result display.
The size of the entire medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the heaven mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed.
The size of the number portion 550 of the medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the heaven mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed.
・The overall size of the left pattern (and the right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same size in heaven mode immediately after displaying the door image than in RUSH mode before displaying the door image. .
The size of the number part 550 of the left pattern (and the right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the heaven mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed. It doesn't matter.
・In the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed, the middle pattern is larger than the left (and right) pattern, and in the Heaven mode immediately after the door image is displayed, the left, middle, and right patterns are the same size. It's okay.
The size ratio between the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be the same between the RUSH mode before displaying the door image and the Heaven mode immediately after displaying the door image.
・While the door image is being displayed, light is emitted in the light emission pattern for the door image, and immediately after the door image is displayed, the light is emitted in the light emission pattern for heaven mode.

As exemplified in FIG. 36 (H), when the hold of the second special symbol judgment digested in the low probability and short working hours is a jackpot D, the result is erased and the door image displayed from the start of the result will open and hit immediately. As illustrated in FIG. 36 (I), when the hold of the second special symbol judgment digested in the low probability and short working hours is a small hit C, the result is erased and the door displayed from the start of the result The image is opened and a small winning C is notified by a small symbol 56.例文帳に追加

[Small winning opening control processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the small winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This small winning hole control process is a process of executing a small winning game selected based on the symbol determination table for the small winning stored in the main ROM 100b. Here, FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart of the small winning opening opening control process in step S5A of FIG. The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the small winning game flag is set to "ON" (step S641). Here, when it is determined that the small winning game flag is not set to "ON" (step S641: NO), the process proceeds to the big winning opening control process of step S7.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the jackpot game flag is set to "ON" (step S641: YES), the elapsed time from setting the opening command relating to the small hit game by the processing during stop is a predetermined opening. Based on whether or not the time has reached, it is determined whether or not it is during the opening period of the small winning game (step S642). Here, if it is determined that it is during the opening period (step S642: YES), similarly based on whether the elapsed time has reached the predetermined opening time, it is determined whether the opening time has passed (step S643). Here, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S643: NO), the process proceeds to the big winning opening control process of step S7.

When determining that the opening time has elapsed (step S643: YES), the main CPU 100a sets the operation pattern of the small winning opening opening/closing solenoid 51c and stores the setting information in the main RAM 100c (step S644). By executing the process of step S644, various times related to the small winning game such as the ending time after the end of the round are also set.

Following the process of step S644, the main CPU 100a resets the winning number X of game balls to the small winning opening 19 stored in the main RAM 100c (step S645).

Following the process of step S645, the main CPU 100a starts opening control of the small winning opening (step S646). Next, the main CPU 100a starts measuring the opening time, which is the elapsed time after the opening control was started (step S647).

When the main CPU 100a determines that the opening of the small winning game is not in progress (step S642: NO), the main CPU 100a, for example, based on information indicating at what point in the small winning game the current state stored in the main RAM 100c is. , whether or not it is during the ending period (step S648). Here, if it is determined that it is in the ending period (step S648: YES), the process proceeds to step S659, which will be described later.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the small winning game is not ending (step S648: NO), the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the small winning opening switch is turned "ON" (step S649). Specifically, based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the small winning opening switch 116a, it is determined whether or not the small winning opening switch 116a is turned "ON".

Here, when the main CPU 100a determines that the small winning hole switch 116a is turned "ON" (step S649: YES), it determines that one game ball has entered the small winning hole 19, and The number of prizes X is updated by adding "1" (step S650).

Following the processing of step S650, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the V winning opening switch 116b is turned "ON". When it is determined that the V winning opening switch 116b has become "ON" (step S651: YES), the V winning command is set (step S652), and the jackpot game flag is turned "ON" (step S653).

When the main CPU 100a executes the process of step S653, executes the process of step S647, or determines that the small winning hole switch 116a is not "ON" (step S649: NO), the main CPU 100a It is determined whether or not the specified opening time has passed since the start of opening (step S654). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time whose measurement is started by the process of step S647 has reached the specified opening time stored in the main ROM 100b.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S654: NO), the winning number X of game balls in the current round game stored in the main RAM 100c is stored in the main ROM 100b. It is determined whether or not the game ball number Xmax (for example, "9") that defines the closing timing of the big winning opening 13 is matched (step S655). Here, when it is determined that the winning number X does not match the game ball number Xmax (step S655: NO), the process proceeds to the big winning opening control process of step S7.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 100a determines that the number of winning prizes X matches the number of game balls Xmax (step S655: YES), the main CPU 100a terminates the opening control of the small winning prize opening 19 started in the process of step S646 to the small winning prize opening/closing solenoid 51c. (step S656).

Following the process of step S656, the main CPU 100a starts measuring the ending time (step S657) and sets an ending command in the main RAM 100c (step S658). This ending command is a command for notifying that the round game of the small winning game has ended, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

After executing the process of step S658, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed (step S659). When it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S659: NO), the process proceeds to the big winning opening control process of step S7.

When determining that the ending time has elapsed (step S659: YES), the main CPU 100a sets the small winning game flag to "OFF" in order to end the small winning game (step S660).

[Big Winning Port Opening Control Processing by Game Control Board 100]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 38, the big winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described. This big winning opening control process is a process of executing a big winning game selected based on the symbol determination table for the big winning stored in the main ROM 100b. Here, FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart of the big winning opening opening control process in step S6A of FIG. The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the big winning game flag is set to "ON" following the small winning opening opening control process of step S5A (step S601). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to "ON" (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to the winning ball process of step S8.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the jackpot game flag is set to "ON" (step S601: YES), the elapsed time from setting the opening command relating to the jackpot game by the stop processing is a predetermined opening time. It is determined whether or not it is during the opening of the jackpot game based on whether or not it has reached (step S602). Here, if it is determined that the opening is in progress (step S602: YES), similarly based on whether the elapsed time has reached the predetermined opening time, it is determined whether the opening time has passed (step S603). ). Here, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to the winning ball process of step S8.

When determining that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the main CPU 100a sets the number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the operation pattern of the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 51b, etc., and stores the setting information in the main RAM 100c. (step S604). By executing the process of step S604, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between the round and the next round and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

Following the process of step S604, the main CPU 100a resets the winning number Y of game balls to the big winning hole 13 stored in the main RAM 100c (step S605), The number of rounds R is updated by adding "1" (step S606). The number of rounds R is set to "0" before the start of the jackpot, and is incremented by "1" each time the process of step S606 is performed.

Following the process of step S606, the main CPU 100a starts opening control of the big winning opening (step S607). Next, the main CPU 100a starts measuring the opening time, which is the elapsed time since the opening control was started (step S608). Then, a round start command is set in the main RAM 100c for notifying that the round game for opening the big winning hole 13 has started (step S609).

When the main CPU 100a determines that the opening of the jackpot game is not in progress (step S602: NO), the main CPU 100a, for example, based on information indicating at what point in the jackpot game the current state stored in the main RAM 100c is, the final Immediately after the end of the round, it is determined whether or not the ending is in progress (step S611). Here, if it is determined that the ending is in progress (step S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S625, which will be described later.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the jackpot game is not ending (step S611: NO), the main CPU 100a, for example, based on information indicating at what point in the jackpot game the current state stored in the main RAM 100c is, the interval It is determined whether it is in the middle (between the round and the next round) (step S612). Here, if it is determined that it is in the interval (step S612: YES), whether or not the interval time set by the process of step S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 13 was closed at the end of the previous round game. is determined (step S613). Here, if it is determined that the interval time has passed (step S613: YES), it is time to start the next round game, so the process proceeds to step S605. Conversely, if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S613: NO), the process proceeds to the winning ball process of step S8.

On the other hand, if the main CPU 100a determines that it is not in the interval (step S612: NO), it determines that the round game is in progress, and determines whether or not the big winning opening switch is turned "ON" (step S614). ). Specifically, based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch 50a, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening detection switch 50a is turned "ON".

Here, when the main CPU 100a determines that the big winning hole detection switch 50a is turned "ON" (step S614: YES), it judges that one game ball has won the big winning hole 13, and is updated to a value obtained by adding "1" to the winning number Y (step S615).

When the main CPU 100a executes the process of step S615, executes the process of step S609, or determines that the large winning opening detection switch 50a is not "ON" (step S614: NO), the main CPU 100a It is determined whether or not the specified opening time has passed since the start of opening (step S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time whose measurement is started by the process of step S608 has reached the specified opening time stored in the main ROM 100b.

When the main CPU 100a determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S616: NO), the winning number Y of game balls in the current round game stored in the main RAM 100c is stored in the main ROM 100b. It is determined whether or not the game ball number Ymax (for example, "9") that defines the closing timing of the big winning opening 13 is matched (step S617). Here, when it is determined that the winning number Y does not match the game ball number Ymax (step S617: NO), the process proceeds to the winning ball process of step S8.

On the other hand, if the main CPU 100a determines that the winning number Y matches the gaming ball number Ymax (step S617: YES), or if it determines that the specified opening time has passed (step S616: YES), the main CPU 100a 51b ends the opening control of the big winning opening 13 started in the process of step S607 (step S618).

Following the process of step S618, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the current number of rounds R of the jackpot game stored in the main RAM 100c matches the number of rounds Rmax set by the process of step S604. (Step S619). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (step S619: NO), in order to control the start timing of the next round game, the elapsed time after closing the big winning opening 13 Measurement of a certain interval time is started (step S620). The interval time whose measurement is started by the process of step S620 is used for the process of step S613.

On the other hand, if the main CPU 100a determines that the number of rounds R matches the number of rounds Rmax (step S619: YES), the main CPU 100a starts measuring the ending time (step S622), and resets the number of rounds R stored in the main RAM 100c. (step S623), and the ending command is set in the main RAM 100c (step S624). This ending command is a command for notifying that the last round game has ended, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8. It should be noted that this ending command includes information (game information) regarding the game state after the end of the jackpot game.

When the main CPU 100a has executed the process of step S624 or determines that the ending is in progress (step S611: YES), it determines whether the set ending time has elapsed (step S625). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time started to be measured by the process of step S622 has reached the set ending time set by the process of step S604. Here, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S625: NO), the process proceeds to the winning ball process of step S8.

When determining that the set ending time has passed (step S625: YES), the main CPU 100a sets the number of times of time reduction and a game state designation command according to the type of special symbol (step S626).

After the processing of step S626, the main CPU 100a sets the jackpot game flag to "OFF" in order to end the jackpot game (step S627).

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
Hereinafter, timer interrupt processing executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 39 is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the effect control board 130. As shown in FIG. 39 to 41 will be described below assuming that the production control board 130 performs the processes shown in FIG. 39 to FIG. may be executed in any of the

The sub CPU 130a in the effect control board 130 repeats a series of processes exemplified in FIG. 39 to 41 are performed according to instructions issued by the sub CPU 130a based on the programs stored in the sub ROM 130b.

The sub CPU 130a first executes command reception processing for performing processing according to the command from the game control board 100 (step S10), and then executes transmission processing (step S30). In the command reception process, a process corresponding to receiving various commands from the game control board 100 and the lamp control board 150 is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a, for example, receives a command as game information from the game control board 100, and sets the effect contents according to the received command. For example, the sub CPU 130a determines a variation performance pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbols, and determines whether or not to execute the notice performance executable in the determined variation performance pattern and the content thereof. Then, the sub CPU 130 a generates, for example, a command instructing execution of the determined effect, and transmits the command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 . As a result, the effect determined by the effect control board 130 is executed by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 . The command reception process will be detailed later with reference to FIG.

Following the processing of step S30, the sub CPU 130a performs data transfer processing (step S50). The sub CPU 130a, for example, controls the light emission of the frame lighting device 10 and the like and controls (for example, operates) the production accessories 7 and the like with the start of each production. Transfer the data to the lamp control board 150 . By performing this data transfer process, for example, the board illumination device 74 and the frame illumination device 10 emit light in conjunction with the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the effect sound output by the speaker 24. Control is performed, and the performance accessory 7 is operated. The sub CPU 130a ends the processing shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing by production control board 130]
FIG. 40 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 40, the sub CPU 130a first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 or the lamp control board is received (step S11). Here, if it is determined that the command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

When the sub CPU 130a determines that the command has been received (step S11: YES), the command is the game transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S3194C (FIG. 27) or step S627 (see FIG. 38). It is determined whether or not it is a state designation command (step S12). Here, when it is determined that the received command is not the gaming state designation command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S14, which will be described later.

When the sub CPU 130a determines that the received command is the game state designation command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 130a executes a game state update process for updating the game state (step S13).

When the sub CPU 130a determines that the received command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the command is a variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 according to the process of step S311 (see FIG. 23). It is determined whether or not there is (step S14). Here, if it is determined that the received command is not the variation start command (step S14: NO), the process proceeds to step S16, which will be described later.

When the sub CPU 130a determines that the received command is the variation start command (step S14: YES), the sub CPU 130a executes variation start command reception processing (step S15). In the variation start command reception process, the sub CPU 130a, for example, determines a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command. This fluctuation start command reception process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

When the sub CPU 130a determines that the received command is not the variation start command (step S14: NO), the command is the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S316 (see FIG. 23). It is determined whether or not (step S16). When the sub CPU 130a determines that the command is the design determination command (step S16: YES), it sets the variable effect end command to the sub RAM 130c (step S17). By transmitting this variable effect end command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S30, the decorative design 55 and the small design 56 are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 along with the stop display of the special design. It will be stopped and displayed.

When the sub CPU 130a determines that the received command is not the pattern confirmation command (step S16: NO), it determines whether the command is an operation command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 (step S18). This operation command is a command sent from the lamp control board 150 to notify the information when the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 detects the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 . The operation command includes information indicating which one of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27 has been operated, information indicating which key has been operated when the effect key 27 has been operated, and the like.

When the sub CPU 130a determines that it has received an operation command (step S18: YES), it sets an operation effect start command in the sub RAM 130c (step S19). This command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing of step S30. By receiving this command, the image/sound control board 140 can, for example, use the liquid crystal screen 5 or the speaker 24 to produce an effect using an image or sound according to the operation during the valid period. Further, by receiving this command, the lamp control board 150 can execute an effect of lighting various lamps according to the operation during the effective period.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not an operation command (step S18: NO), a process corresponding to that command is executed (step S20). As an example, when the sub CPU 130a determines that it has received the opening command transmitted from the game control board 100, it starts the production of the big win game (or small win game) corresponding to the type of the big win (or small win). Set the opening command to indicate.

[Variation start command reception processing by production control board 130]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 41, the variation start command reception processing executed in the effect control board 130 in response to receiving the variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S15 of FIG.

As illustrated in FIG. 40, when the sub CPU 130a determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is the variation start command (step S14: YES), it acquires a variation performance pattern random number and stores it in the sub RAM 130c. (step S1511). The sub CPU 130a such as the variable effect pattern random number acquires the value at the time of receiving the variable start command as the variable effect pattern random number.

Following the processing of step S1511, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the variation start command received from the game control board 100 (step S1512). As described above, the variation start command includes information as to whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination (see FIG. 25) is a jackpot, the type of special symbol, the setting information of the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 It contains information indicating By performing this process, the sub CPU 130a obtains the information necessary to determine the variation effect pattern.

Following the process of step S1512, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is the first rotation of the special symbol variable display after the time saving game flag is turned on (step S1513). When it is determined as YES in the process of step S1513, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is a variation pattern for low-probability short working hours (step S1514). When determined as YES in the process of step S1514, the sub CPU 130a determines a variable effect pattern of a right-handed notification mode accompanied by display of characters and a door image urging right-handed players (step S1515).

When it is determined as NO in the process of step S1513 or step S1514, the sub CPU 130a determines a variation effect pattern that is not a right-handed notification mode (step S1516).

When the process of step S1515 is executed, or when the process of step S1516 is executed, the sub CPU 130a sets a variable effect start command including the setting contents determined by these processes (step S1517). The variable effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process (see FIG. 39) of step S30. As a result, the effect determined by the effect control board 130 is realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 .

Following the process of step S1517, the sub CPU 130a subtracts "1" from the value of the pending number stored in the sub RAM 130c (step S1518). The sub CPU 130a ends the processing shown in FIG.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
The gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment controls the game in a low-probability short working hours state, a low-probability small working hours state, and a low-probability short working hours state. The low-probability short working hours state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability short working hours state. When the game machine 1 is in the power "OFF" state and the power is turned "ON" with the setting key SW "OFF" and the RWM clear SW "ON", the RAM is cleared immediately after the game machine 1 is started. mode. When shifting to the RAM clear mode, the information about the game state is initialized, and the game machine 1 starts the game in the low-probability short-time state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability short-time state. As a result, the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment can motivate the player to play immediately after the opening of the gaming parlor.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability short working hours state. When the game machine 1 is in the power "OFF" state and the power is turned "ON" with the setting key SW "ON" and the RWM clear SW "ON", the setting is changed immediately after the game machine 1 is started. mode. When shifting to the setting change mode, the information about the game state is initialized, and the game machine 1 starts the game in the low-probability short-time state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability short-time state. As a result, the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment can motivate the player to play immediately after the setting is changed (that is, immediately after the game parlor opens).

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. When the jackpot A is obtained in the low-probability unprobable time-saving state or the low-probability short-time working state, the state is shifted to the low-probability short-time state according to the end of the big-hit game. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability time-saving state. On the other hand, when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short-time state, the game state does not change. For this reason, the probability of shifting to the low probability short working hours state is higher by the probability of a specific losing pattern than the case of the low probability short working hours state. Thereby, the low-probability short working hours state can be made a game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability small working hours state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The probability of being determined to execute the jackpot game is the same in the low-probability non-working time saving state, the low-probability small working-time saving state, and the low-probability short working time state. When the jackpot A is obtained in the low-probability unprobable time-saving state or the low-probability short-time working state, the state is shifted to the low-probability short-time state according to the end of the big-hit game. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability time-saving state. On the other hand, when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short-time state, the game state does not change. For this reason, the probability of shifting to the low probability short working hours state is higher by the probability of a specific losing pattern than the case of the low probability short working hours state. Thus, in a situation where the probability of being determined to execute a jackpot game is the same, the low-probability non-working time-saving state can be made a game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability small working-time-saving state.

In addition, the game machine 1 of the first embodiment controls the game in a low-probability short-time state, a low-probability short-time state (number of times of time-saving 99 times or 500 times), and a low-probability short-time state. In the low-probability short working hours state, the low-probability short working hours state ends when the number of times of notification of the determination result of the special symbol determination becomes 99 times or 500 times. When the jackpot A is obtained in the low-probability non-time-saving state or the low-probability small-time-saving state, it shifts to the low-probability time-saving state (700 times of time-saving frequency) according to the end of the big-hit game. In addition, when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability short-time state (700 times of time-saving times). On the other hand, when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short working hours state, the game state does not change from the low-probability short working hours state. The probability of transition to the low probability short working hours state is higher than the case where it is a low probability non short working hours state. When the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied in the low-probability non-working time saving state or the low-probability small working hours state, it shifts to the low-probability short working hours state (1000 times of working hours saving times). Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the low-probability time-saving state, the state in which the low-probability time-saving state ends by the number of times of notification of the determination result of the special symbol determination being 700 times, and the determination result of the special symbol determination There is a state in which the low-probability short working hours state ends when the number of notifications reaches 1000 times. The low-probability small time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving state (700 times of time-saving frequency), and the low probability of time-saving state (1000 times of time-saving frequency) are different in the degree of advantage to the player. As a result, it is possible to make the player interested in the number of notifications of the determination result of the special symbol determination.

In addition, the game machine 1 of the first embodiment controls the game in a low-probability short-time state, a low-probability short-time state (number of times of time-saving 99 times or 500 times), and a low-probability short-time state. When the jackpot A is obtained in the low-probability non-time-saving state or the low-probability small-time-saving state, it shifts to the low-probability time-saving state (700 times of time-saving frequency) according to the end of the big-hit game. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability time-saving state. On the other hand, when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short working hours state, the game state does not change from the low-probability short working hours state. For this reason, the low-probability short working hours state is a game state disadvantageous to the player compared to the low-probability non-shortening working hours state. When the remaining number of times of time saving becomes 0 times in the low probability small time saving state, it shifts to the low probability non-working time saving state. Thereby, it is possible to make a player play a game with the aim of shifting to the low-probability non-reduction of working hours state when it is in the low-probability of reduced working hours state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability unprobable short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability time-saving state. As a result, since the low-probability non-time-saving state can aim at transition to the low-probability short-time state by a specific losing pattern, the player can be happy even if he loses.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability unprobable short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability time-saving state. In the low-probability time-saving state, the game state does not change when a specific losing pattern is stop-displayed in the variation before the time-saving final variation. The low-probability time-saving state ends when the remaining number of times of time-saving becomes 0. As a result, the player can be expected to become a specific losing pattern when in the low-probability non-time-saving state than when in the low-probability time-saving state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability unprobable short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed as a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state. When a losing (time saving B) pattern is stop-displayed as a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability small-time-saving state. In the low-probability time-saving state, the game state does not change when a specific losing pattern is stop-displayed in the variation before the time-saving final variation. The low probability time saving state ends when the number of time saving times becomes 0 times. As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling of throb as to whether to shift to the low-probability short working-hours state or the low-probability short-working-hours state as a specific lost pattern in the low-probability non-working-shortening state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability unprobable short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed as a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state. The normal pattern is variably displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state variation pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, and is variably-displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state variation pattern. The variation pattern of the normal symbols for the low-probability short-time state is shorter than the variation pattern of the normal symbols for the low-probability non-short-time state. As a result, the low-probability shorter working hours state can make the normal symbols variable more frequently than the low-probability non-shorter working hours state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability unprobable short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed as a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state. The electric tulip 17 is opened in an open pattern for a low-probability short-time state in a low-probability short-time state, and is opened in an open pattern for a low-probability short-time state in a low-probability short-time state. The opening time of the electric tulip 17 is longer in the low-probability shorter working hours state than in the low-probability non-shorter working hours state. Thereby, the low-probability shortening working hours state makes it easier to win the game ball into the second starting port 12 than the low-probability non-shortening working hours state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability unprobable short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed as a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state. The special symbol is variably displayed in the low-probability non-work-shortening state variation pattern in the low-probability non-work-shortening state, and variably displayed in the low-probability short-time state variation pattern in the low-probability short-time state. The variation pattern of the special symbol for the low-probability short working hours state is shorter than the variation pattern of the special symbols for the low-probability non-shortening working hours state. As a result, the low-probability short-time state can make the special symbols variable more frequently than the low-probability non-short-time state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. When it is in the low-probability short-time state, a right-handed lamp 49 is lit to urge the player to hit to the right by lighting. Right strike lamp 49 goes out when it is in the low probability non working hours state or the low probability small working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed as a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state. A right-handed lamp 49 lights up in response to stop display of a losing (time saving A) symbol in a low-probability non-time saving state. When a losing (time saving B) pattern is stop-displayed as a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability small-time-saving state. The right-handed lamp 49 remains non-lighting in response to the stopped display of the lost (time saving B) symbol in the low-probability non-time saving state. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not the game ball is likely to enter the second start hole 12 depending on the state of the right-handed lamp 49 .

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. The low-probability short working hours state is advantageous to the player because the probability of transition to the low-probable short working hours state is higher than that of the low-probability short working hours state. When the number of times of time saving becomes 0 in the low-probability small time-saving state, it shifts to a low-probability non-time-saving state. When the number of times of working hours is not 0 times in the low-probability short-time state, if the small winning pattern stops and displays a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times), it is possible to shift from the low-probability short-time state to the low-probable short-time state. be. As a result, it is possible to shift from a low-probability small time-saving state to a low-probability non-working time-saving state by making a small hit before the number of times of time saving becomes 0 times, so that a game with variation can be provided to the player.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability time-saving state. In response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, characters prompting right-handed hitting, a door image, and a background image for the low-probability short-time state are displayed. In response to the stop display of the specific losing pattern in the low-probability short working hours state, the text prompting to hit to the right, the door image, and the background image for the low-probable short working hours state are not displayed. As a result, it is possible to easily suggest to the player that the specific losing symbol for shifting the game state has been stop-displayed.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-shortening-time state, the low-probability small time-saving state, and the low-probability shorting-time state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability time-saving state. In response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in the low-probability non-time-saving state, characters prompting right-handed hitting, a door image, and a background image for the low-probability short-time state are displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in a low-probability short-working-time state, an effect indicating a mere loss is executed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player in an easy-to-understand manner whether the specific losing pattern for shifting the game state is stop-displayed or the normal losing pattern for not shifting the game state is stop-displayed.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 52. FIG. The gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment can shift to the low probability short working hours state in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in the low probability small working hours state, while the specific losing pattern is in the low probability non-short working hours state. It differs from the game machine 1 of the first embodiment mainly in that it does not shift to the low-probability short-time state in response to the stopped display.

In the second embodiment, parts different from the first embodiment will be explained, but parts without explanation shall be the same as those in the first embodiment.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game state transition in the second embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is controlled in the low-probability short-time state in the initial state where the RWM clear is performed. When a specific losing pattern (specifically, a losing (time-saving A) pattern and a losing (time-saving i) pattern) is stopped and displayed in a low-probability non-time-saving state, it is controlled to a low-probability small-time-saving state, and the number of times of time saving is 20 times or 500 times is set (flow from FIG. 42(a) to (c) via (a6)). Specifically, when the lost (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed, the time saving frequency J1 related to the first special symbol is set to 20 times, and the time saving frequency J2 related to the second special symbol is set to 0 times, The time saving frequency J3 related to the addition of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is set to 20 times. When the lost (time saving I) pattern is stopped and displayed, the time saving frequency J1 relating to the first special pattern is set to 500 times, the time saving frequency J2 relating to the second special pattern is set to 0 times, and the first special pattern and The time saving frequency J3 related to the addition with the second special symbol is set to 500 times. Loss (time saving A) is a losing pattern that is more advantageous to the player than losing (time saving A) pattern because the number of times of time saving controlled to be less accurate and less time saving than the losing (time saving A) pattern is greater.

When a specific losing pattern (specifically, a losing (time-saving A) pattern and a losing (time-saving I) pattern) is stopped and displayed in a low-probability small time-saving state, it is controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, and the number of times of time saving is set to 700 times. (flow from FIG. 42(c) to (b) via (c3)). Specifically, when the lost (time saving A) pattern or the losing (time saving I) pattern is stopped and displayed, the time saving frequency J1 relating to the first special pattern is set to 10 times, and the time saving frequency J2 relating to the second special pattern is set. is set to 700 times, and the time reduction frequency J3 related to the sum of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is set to 700 times. In the case of shifting to the low-probability short working hours state, when the number of times of short working hours is completed, the state is shifted to the low-probability non-shortening working hours state disadvantageous to the player.

Since the low-probability short working hours state aims at the second starting port 12 to aim for a big hit (and a small hit), it is a state more advantageous for the player than the low-probable short working hours (and low-probable short working hours) to aim at the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加It can be said. Since the low-probability small time-saving state can be shifted to the low-probability time-saving state in response to the stop of a specific losing pattern, it can be said to be a state more advantageous for the player than the low-probability non-working time saving state. In addition, on the condition that the losing (time saving A) pattern and the losing (time saving I) pattern are stopped and displayed in the low probability time saving state, the number of time saving times is not added and the game state remains in the low probability time saving state.

In addition, the low-probability time-saving state is controlled by ending the jackpot game whose execution condition is the stop display of the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot a. For example, when a jackpot game related to jackpot a is executed, 700 times are set as the number of times of time saving. Specifically, the time saving number J1 related to the first special design is set to 10 times, the time saving number J2 related to the second special design is set to 700 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time reduction frequency J3 is set to 700 times.

Thus, in the second embodiment, when a predetermined condition (specifically, when a loss or a jackpot) is established in a low-probability small time-saving state, the probability of a specific losing pattern and the probability of a jackpot With the combined probability of moving from a low-probability short-time state to a low-probability short-time state. In the second embodiment, when a predetermined condition (specifically, when it becomes a loss or a big hit) is established in the low probability non-time-saving state, the low probability non-time-saving state from the low probability non-time-saving state with a probability of becoming a big hit Transition. For this reason, the probability of transition to the low-probability short working hours state is greater than the low-probability non-shortening working hours state by the probability of a specific losing pattern. Therefore, the low-probability short working hours state is a game state relatively disadvantageous to the player compared to the low-probability short working hours state.

In addition, in the low probability time saving state, when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied, it is controlled regardless of the game state, and the time saving number of times is set to 1000 times. Specifically, the time saving number J1 related to the first special design is set to 10 times, the time saving number J2 related to the second special design is set to 1000 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time saving frequency J3 is set to 1000 times. Since the number of times of time saving is greater than the number of times of time saving set on the condition of a big win (or a small win), it can be said that the state is more advantageous for the player.

The low-probability short-time state is controlled by ending a jackpot game whose execution condition is a stop display of a jackpot symbol indicating jackpot b or c. For example, when a jackpot game related to jackpot B is executed, 20 times is set as the number of times of time saving. Specifically, the time reduction number J1 related to the first special design is set to 20 times, the time reduction number J2 related to the second special design is set to 0 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time saving frequency J3 is set to 20 times. Further, for example, when a jackpot game related to jackpot c is executed, 500 times is set as the number of times of time saving. Specifically, the time saving number J1 related to the first special design is set to 500 times, the time saving number J2 related to the second special design is set to 0 times, and the sum of the first special design and the second special design The time reduction frequency J3 is set to 500 times.

In addition to the initial state, the low-probability non-time saving state is controlled by ending the number of times in the low-probability short-time state or low-probability small time-saving state. In addition, it is controlled by ending the jackpot game whose execution condition is the stop display of the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot E. In addition, it is controlled by executing a small winning game whose execution condition is the stop display of a small winning symbol indicating a small winning B. In addition, if V wins during the small winning game, the big winning game that is executed following the small winning game is ended, and is controlled to a low probability non-time-saving state, and if V does not win during the small winning game, it is small. It is controlled to a low-probability short-time state by the end of the winning game. In addition, when V prize is not won during a small winning game whose execution condition is the stop display of a small winning symbol indicating a small winning A, the small winning game is terminated, thereby being controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state.

In addition, on the condition that a specific losing pattern (specifically, losing (time saving A) pattern and losing (time saving i) pattern) is stopped and displayed in a low probability non-time saving state, the number of time saving is not added and the game state does not have to change in a low-probability short-time state. In addition, on the condition that the loss (time saving a) pattern is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state, the number of time saving is not added and the game state does not change in the low probability non-time saving state, while the low probability non time saving state When the lost (time saving A) pattern is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to a low-probability small working time saving state, and the number of times of saving time may be set to 500 times (may be 20 times).

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the result of the special symbol determination in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, regardless of the setting value in the first special symbol determination, there is a probability of about 1/500 to generate a slight time saving state or a time saving state. It becomes a normal loss that does not change the game state with a probability other than being determined as a big win, a small win, or a specific loss (time saving A or B).

The characteristic of the result of the special symbol determination in the second embodiment is that the probability of being determined to be lost (time saving) differs between the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination. As a result, the first special symbol determination aims to change the game state by pulling a big hit or a loss (time saving), and the second special symbol determination aims to change the game state by pulling a big hit or a small hit. It can provide a new game property.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot type and the small hit type in the second embodiment. As exemplified in FIG. 44 (A), the big hit a executes twice a round game that opens and closes the big winning opening 13 so that the game ball can easily pass, and immediately after the end of the big hit game, the low probability time saving state. It's a big hit to transition. Big wins B and C are big wins in which a round game is executed twice and the state is shifted to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the end of the big win game. Jackpot d is a jackpot in which a round game is executed 10 times and the state is shifted to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the end of the jackpot game. Jackpot O is a jackpot in which a round game is executed twice and the state is shifted to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the end of the jackpot game.

The jackpots of the second embodiment are different from the jackpots of the first embodiment in that none of the jackpots set the upper limit number of small hits. In the second embodiment, the low probability short working hours is more advantageous to the player than the low probability short working hours, so if you draw a small hit until the upper limit number of small hits in the low probability short working hours state, the transition to the low low short working hours state Adopting such a configuration would be disadvantageous to the player, so it is not very preferable. Therefore, in the second embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the upper limit number of small hits is not set. In addition, in the second embodiment, a small hit upper limit number is set and a jackpot controlled to a low probability short time after the end of the big hit game is provided. You may shift to a slight time reduction state.

In the case of a jackpot a, the same three decorative patterns 55 are stopped and displayed, while in the case of a jackpot b and c, a special decorative pattern (time-saving pattern) is stopped and displayed to inform the transition to a low-probability and small-time-saving state. be done. Although the stop display mode of the fourth symbol is different between the big wins A and C, the player cannot distinguish between the big wins A and C from the stop display mode of the decorative pattern 55 . Therefore, a player who is not accustomed to the game can proceed with the game without knowing the number of times of time saving set in the low-probability time saving state.

The degree of advantage of each jackpot game is higher in the order of jackpot O<jackpot B<jackpot C<jackpot A<jackpot D.

In addition, as a result of the first special symbol determination, there may be a big hit that shifts to a low-probability short-time state immediately after the end of the big-hit game.

As exemplified in FIG. 44(B), small wins A and B are small wins for executing a small winning game in which the small winning opening 19 is easily opened and closed with V winning. When the small winning games related to the small winnings A and B are executed, V prize is basically won, and the big winning game is executed immediately after the small winning game is finished. A round game is executed 10 times in the big win game related to the small win a, and the state shifts to a low probability time saving state immediately after the end of the big win game. In the big win game related to the small win B, the round game is executed twice, and immediately after the end of the big win game, the state shifts to a low-probability non-time-saving state.

The degree of advantage of each small winning game is higher for the player in the order of small winning A<small winning A.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the failure (time saving) type in the second embodiment. Loss (time saving A) and loss (time saving I) are stopped when the low probability non-time saving state (that is, the time saving game flag is OFF) at the start of the fluctuation, without executing the jackpot game and the small hit game It is a loss to move to a low-probability short-time state. When the loss (time reduction A) or loss (time reduction I) is stopped and displayed in a low-probability time-saving state, the total out counter continues counting, but the base calculation out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter do not measure. stop, and the calculation of the real-time base value bL is also stopped. Along with this, while the measurement of the number of fluctuations in the special symbol continues, the measurement of the number of times of time reduction is newly started. That is, the main CPU 100a of the game control board 100 adds 1 to the number of fluctuations in the current special symbol and subtracts 1 from the number of time reductions in response to the next special symbol determination. It should be noted that the number of fluctuations of the special symbols is set to 0 according to the setting change, RWM clear, or the execution of the jackpot game, and is added by 1 each time the special symbol determination is performed.

When a failure (time saving A) or a failure (time saving B) is stop-displayed in the non-time saving state, the number of times of remaining time saving is not reported on the liquid crystal screen 5, and the right striking lamp 49 remains extinguished. As a result, the low-probability short working hours state and the low-probability short working hours state can be made difficult to distinguish. In the non-time-saving state, when failing (time-saving A) or failing (time-saving I) is stopped and displayed, the number of remaining time-savings may be reported on the liquid crystal screen 5 while the right-handed lamp 49 is turned off. As a result, the low-probability short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state can be easily distinguished.

The decorative pattern 55 is stopped and displayed as a combination of "227" along with the stop display of the specific lost patterns (specifically, lost (time saving A) and losing (time saving I)). Since the combination of "227" is not stop-displayed along with special symbols other than the specific losing symbols, the player can recognize that it is a losing that shifts to a low-probability and short working time by looking at the decorative symbols 55.例文帳に追加

When the loss (time saving a) or loss (time saving i) is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-time saving state, from the next normal pattern fluctuation display, the normal pattern is displayed fluctuating at the low probability small time saving fluctuation time, low The electric tulip 17 is opened in an open pattern for short working hours. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the fluctuation time of normal symbols for low-probability short working hours is shorter than the fluctuation time of normal symbols for low-probability short working hours (and for low-probability short working hours). In addition, when losing (time saving A) or losing (time saving I) is stopped and displayed in a low probability non-time saving state, the special pattern is displayed fluctuating at the fluctuation time for low probability small working hours from the next special symbol fluctuation display be. The fluctuation time of the special design for low-probability short working hours is the same as the fluctuation time of the special symbols for low-probability short working hours (and for low-probability short working hours). In addition, the variation time of the special symbol for low-probability small time-saving may be shorter than the variation time of the special symbol for low-probability non-time-saving.

When the loss (time saving a) or loss (time saving i) is stopped and displayed in the low probability time saving state, from the next normal pattern fluctuation display, the normal pattern is displayed fluctuating at the low probability time saving fluctuation time, low probability The electric tulip 17 is opened in an opening pattern for shortening working hours. The fluctuation time of the normal pattern for low-probability short working hours is shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal patterns for low-probability short working hours (and for low-probability short working hours). Also, when the loss (time saving A) or loss (time saving I) is stopped and displayed in the low probability short working hours state, the special symbols are variably displayed at the fluctuation time for low probability short working hours from the next special symbol fluctuation display . The variation time of the special symbol for low-probability short working hours is shorter than the variation time of the special symbols for low-probability short working hours.

Loss (time reduction A) and loss (time reduction B) are in a low-probability time-saving state at the start of fluctuation, and when stopped and displayed, the big winning game and the small winning game are not executed, and the game state does not change. That is, in the low-probability time-saving state, when the lost (time-saving A) and the losing (time-saving I) are stopped and displayed, the number of time-savings is only subtracted by 1, and the number of time-savings is not newly added. If the number of times of shortening working hours is not 0, the low probability of shortening working hours continues as it is. On the other hand, when the number of times of time saving is 0, the state is shifted from the low-probability of working-time saving state to the low-probability of working-time saving state. For this reason, for example, when the loss (time reduction A) and loss (time reduction B) are stopped and displayed in the time saving final fluctuation in the low probability time saving state, the measurement with the base calculation out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter restarts. , the calculation of the real-time base value bL is also resumed.

In the low-probability small time-saving state, the player can aim to transition to the low-probability short-time state by hitting the jackpot and a specific losing pattern, whereas in the low-probability non-shorting state, the player basically depends on the jackpot. Aim to transition to a low-probability short-time state. The probability of transitioning to a low probability short working hours state in a low probability short working hours state is the sum of the probability of winning a jackpot and the probability of becoming a specific losing pattern, while the probability of transition to a low probability short working hours state in a low probability short working hours It is only the jackpot winning probability. Therefore, the transition probability to the low probability short working hours state in the low probability small working hours state is higher than the transition probability to the low probability short working hours state in the low probability non-short working hours state. For this reason, the low-probability small working hours state is more likely to shift to the low-probability short working hours state than the low-probability non-working hours state, which is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the first special symbol in the second embodiment. The characteristic point in the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol is that the fluctuation time of losing (time saving a or b) is longer than the fluctuation time of normal losing It is a point that things are easy to be selected. In addition, the time when the loss (time-saving A or B) is stopped and displayed is the same as the time when the normal loss is stopped and displayed, but the loss (time-saving A or B) is stopped and displayed more than the normal loss. The time can be long or short.

In the low-probability non-time-saving state (and low-probability small time-saving state), the loss (time-saving A) and loss (time-saving I) have the same variation pattern of the first special symbol, and are executed along with the variation display of the first special symbol. The same is true of the production. Thereby, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether it is a loss (time saving A) or a loss (time saving B) depending on the variation time of the first special symbol and the effect to be executed. In addition, as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, there may be a loss (time saving a) definite one and a loss (time saving ii) decision. In addition, the effect executed in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol may include a determination of loss (shortening of time a) and a determination of loss (shortening of time i). Also, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol may be shorter or longer in the case of loss (time saving a) than in the loss (time saving a).

The effect that is executed with the variable display of the loss (time reduction a or b) in the low probability non-time saving state (and the low probability small time saving state) is accompanied by the fluctuation display of the big hit and normal loss except for the combination of the decorative patterns 55 is the same as the rendition performed by Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether it is a big win, a normal loss, or a loss (time saving a and b) by the effect executed with the variable display of the first special symbol.

In the low probability time saving state, the characteristic point in the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol is that the fluctuation time of losing (time saving a or b) is the same as the normal losing fluctuation time. The effect executed with the variable display of the loss (time saving A or B) in the low probability time saving state simply informs the loss in the same way as the effect executed with the normal change display of the loss in the low probability time saving state. It is a performance. Here, the variation pattern H311 of the first special symbol in the low probability time saving state is the same variation time as the second special symbol variation pattern H201 in the low probability time saving state. The effect that is executed with the variable display of the variable pattern H311 is the same as the effect that is executed with the variable display of the variable pattern H201 (specifically, the effect that merely notifies of a failure).

The decorative pattern 55, which is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the loss (time saving A or B) in the low probability time saving state, is stopped by the changing display of the loss (time saving A or B) in the low probability non time saving state and the low probability small time saving state. It is the same as the combination of decorative patterns 55 that are used. That is, the decorative symbols 55 stopped and displayed in the variable display of loss (time saving A or B) in the low-probability time-saving state are a combination suggesting that it is a loss and advantageous to the player. However, even if the loss (time saving A or B) is stopped and displayed in the low-probability time saving state, the game state does not change. For this reason, the decorative pattern 55 stop-displayed by the variable display of the loss (time-saving A or B) in the low-probability time-saving state is a combination simply indicating a loss, similar to the decorative pattern 55 stop-displayed by the normal variable display of the loss. A combination that exists and does not suggest that it is advantageous to the player may be used. That is, the decorative pattern 55 that is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the loss (time saving A and B) in the low probability time saving state is the loss (time saving a or b) in the low probability non time saving state and the low probability small time saving state. It may be different from the combination of decorative patterns 55 that are stopped and displayed.

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variation pattern (variation time group) of the second special symbol in the second embodiment. A characteristic point in the variation pattern of the second special symbol is that it is relatively shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol in the low-probability non-time-saving state (and low-probability small time-saving state).

When FIG. 47 (A) and (B) are compared, the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the low-probability short working hours state is shorter than the variation pattern of the second special symbols for the low-probability short working hours state. Thereby, it is possible to easily finish the variable display of the second special symbol when shifting from the low-probability short-time state to the low-probability non-short-time state.

In addition, the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the low-probability non-time-saving state may be longer than the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the low-probability short-time state.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50, an effect example in which the ready-to-win effect is executed in the low-probability short working hours will be described. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect example in which a normal reach effect is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the second embodiment. In the example of FIG. 48, the icon 53 of the special mode is displayed. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect example in which the SP reach effect is executed in the low probability non-time saving state in the second embodiment. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of an effect immediately after being notified of a loss in the SP reach effect in the low-probability short-time state in the second embodiment. In the examples of FIGS. 48 to 50, it is assumed that the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied. In 2nd Embodiment, production|presentation is controlled by morning mode at the time of low probability non-shortening of working hours. In the morning mode, the background image for the morning mode is displayed, and the characters "morning mode" representing the effect mode name are always displayed at the lower left of the liquid crystal screen 5. - 特許庁

As illustrated in FIGS. 48(A) and (B), in this example, reach is established with "2" symbols. As exemplified in FIG. 48(C), when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has passed since the establishment of the reach, the reach line is displayed or the voice "reach" is output from the speaker 24 . In the example of FIG. 48(C), the small pattern 56 continues to fluctuate at high speed. In addition, the small pattern 56 may be displayed in the same reach mode as the decorative pattern 55 when the ready-to-win state is established.

In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP2 has the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 from the start of the variable display to the non-display of the reach line. The middle pattern fluctuates at high speed from the start of the variable display to the establishment of the reach, and fluctuates at a low speed during the normal reach production started in response to the establishment of the reach.

In the game machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 is the display pattern HP1 during the normal ready-to-win effect. That is, the display priority of the middle pattern becomes higher before and after the ready-to-win establishment. Note that the display pattern HP2 may be used as the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 during the normal ready-to-win effect.

In the gaming machine 1, left symbols (and right symbols) other than the temporarily stopped decorative symbols are hidden as ready-to-win symbols. The hidden decorative pattern 55 is not displayed again until the variable display ends. Note that the hidden decorative pattern 55 may be redisplayed immediately before the variable display ends.

In the game machine 1, the interval between the left pattern and the right pattern is wider during the normal ready-to-win performance than when the ready-to-win is established. Also, the medium pattern is displayed larger during the normal reach production than when the reach is established. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes between when the ready-to-win state is established and during the normal ready-to-win effect. On the other hand, the appearance of the decoration pattern 55 is the same between when the ready-to-win state is established and during the normal ready-to-win effect.

Following FIG. 48 (D), in the case of a variation pattern in which the losing (time saving a) pattern is displayed stopped in the normal reach production (that is, when it corresponds to the variation pattern H301), the result of the normal reach production is a temporary stop at the reach losing eye "272". is displayed, and the main stop is performed as it is (see FIGS. 48(E) and (F)). At the start of the temporary stop display of the reach-losing eye, the interval between the left pattern and the right pattern is narrowed, or the middle pattern is reduced to the same size as at the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes before and after the medium pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect. Further, during the temporary stop display of the reach losing eye, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP1 to HP3. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the reach-losing eyes are actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 in accordance with the stop display of the decorative patterns 55.例文帳に追加As illustrated in FIG. 48(F), when the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed, it shifts from low probability non-working time saving to low probability small working time saving.

Following FIG. 48 (D), in the case of a variation pattern in which the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal reach production (that is, when it corresponds to the variation pattern H306), the result of the normal reach production is a temporary stop at the reach losing eyes other than "272". is displayed, and the main stop is performed as it is (see FIG. 48(I)). When the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the next fluctuation starts with a low probability and short time.

Following FIG. 48(D), in the case of the variation pattern in which the big hit A is displayed stopped in the normal ready-to-win production (that is, the case corresponding to the variation pattern O301), the result of the normal ready-to-win production is temporarily stopped and displayed with the pattern matching "222", and as it is. Main stop (see FIG. 48(G)). At the start of the temporary stop display of matching patterns, the space between the left pattern and the right pattern is narrowed, or the middle pattern is reduced to the same size as at the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes before and after the medium pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect. Further, during the temporary stop display of the uniform pattern, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP1 to HP4. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the big winning patterns are actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 according to the stop display of the big winning patterns. As illustrated in FIG. 48(G), when the jackpot a is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game (low-probability short-time as a game state) is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short-time.

Following FIG. 48(D), in the case of a variation pattern in which the jackpot B is stopped and displayed in the normal reach production (that is, in the case corresponding to the variation pattern O308), a special decorative pattern (time saving pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed as a result of the normal reach production. 48 (H)). The time-saving design is a decoration design including characters of "night" suggesting a shift to low-probability time-saving, for example. Here, in 2nd Embodiment, production|presentation is controlled by night mode at the time of low probability short working hours. In the night mode, the background image for the night mode is displayed, and the characters "Night mode" representing the effect mode name are always displayed at the lower left of the liquid crystal screen 5. - 特許庁In the gaming machine 1, if the combination of the decorative pattern 55 to be stopped and the fourth pattern 57 to be stopped is different between the big win B and other special patterns, the decorative pattern 55 is displayed when the big win B is stopped. may be stopped and displayed with matching patterns.

When the temporary stop display of the time saving pattern is started, the interval between the left pattern and the right pattern is narrowed, or the middle pattern is reduced to the same size as when the fluctuation is started. Therefore, the display area of the decorative pattern 55 changes before and after the medium pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal ready-to-win effect. Further, during the temporary stop display of the time saving pattern, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP1 to HP3. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the pattern alignment is actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 in response to the stop display of the decorative patterns 55.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 48(H), when the jackpot B is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short working time.

Following FIG. 48(D), there is a case where the normal ready-to-win effect develops into the SP ready-to-win effect. In the case of the variation pattern that develops from the normal reach effect to the SP reach effect, the medium pattern starts to fluctuate at high speed at the end of the normal reach effect (see FIG. 49(A)). After that, the medium pattern is hidden and the SP ready-to-win effect is started. Along with this, the ready-to-win pattern consisting of the number portion 550 and the character portion 551 changes to a ready-to-win pattern consisting of only the number portion 550. - 特許庁Before and after the start of the SP ready-to-win production, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP2 to HP7. The icon 53 and the pending icon 51 are hidden according to the start of the SP ready-to-win effect. During the SP reach performance, the small pattern 56 continues to fluctuate at high speed. Incidentally, during the SP ready-to-win effect, the small symbol 56 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the ready-to-win symbol.

In the case of a variation pattern in which the reach-losing eyes are not temporarily displayed in the SP reach production and the big hit is stopped and displayed (that is, the case corresponding to the variation pattern O305), following FIG. After being defeated, the matching pattern is displayed as a temporary stop, and then it is stopped as it is. When the jackpot A is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short-time. In the case of the variation pattern in which the big hit B is stopped and displayed in the SP ready-to-win performance (that is, the case corresponding to the variation pattern O310), the enemy is defeated at the end of the SP ready-to-win performance, the time-saving pattern is displayed to be temporarily stopped, and then the game is permanently stopped. During the temporary stop display of the pattern alignment or the time-saving pattern, it is possible to execute the performance for informing the jackpot such as operating the performance accessory 7, but it is impossible to execute the challenge performance.

The display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP7 to the display pattern HP4 during the temporary stop display of the pattern matching or the time saving pattern. That is, the decorative pattern 55 consisting of only the number part 550 changes to the decorative pattern 55 consisting of the number part 550 and the character part 551 . In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the SP ready-to-win effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5. The small patterns 56 fluctuate at high speed until just before the big winning patterns are actually stopped, and are stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 according to the stop display of the big winning patterns. It should be noted that during the notification of the big hit, the small pattern 56 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative pattern 55.例文帳に追加

As illustrated in FIG. 49(D), there is a variation pattern in which the reach losing eye is temporarily stopped after the enemy wins at the end of the SP reach production (that is, the variation pattern O306, O307, H303, H304, H309, or H310 if applicable). As illustrated in FIGS. 49(E) and (F), a restart effect is executed during the temporary stop display of the reach-losing eye. The resuming performance is executed after the loss notification is given when the performance accessory 7 is in the initial position and the performance for the big hit notification such as to operate the performance accessory 7 is not performed. As the restart effect, a patterned black image is displayed that covers and overlaps the entire screen from the right end to the left end of the screen. The restart effect ends when a predetermined time (for example, 2.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start. During the resuming presentation, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP7 to HP2. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative symbol 55 when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed after the restart effect may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5.

As illustrated in FIGS. 49(G) to (I), if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a specific lost symbol, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed after the restart effect is completed. In the example of FIG. 49, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a failure (time saving A), the decorative symbol 55, which was a combination of "212", changes to a combination of "272" through the restart effect. do. As a result, the player who has refreshed himself by the resuming performance can resume the game in a short period of time. In addition, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a specific loss, the combination of the decorative symbols 55 does not have to change before and after the restart effect.

When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a specific lost symbol, the background image changes to the morning mode background image for confirming the shift to the night mode during the period from the end of the restart performance to the end of the variation. In addition, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a specific losing symbol, after the restart effect is completed, the same morning mode background image as at the start of the variation may be displayed, or the background image for the night mode. may be displayed.

If the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a normal losing symbol, the decorative symbol 55 which was the combination of "212" is stop-displayed as it is through the restart effect.

Here, the icon 53 and the pending icon 51 hidden in response to the start of the SP ready-to-win effect are redisplayed during the restart effect in the same appearance as immediately before the start of the SP ready-to-win effect. The redisplayed icon 53 is erased according to the stop display of the first special symbol. In the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative symbol 55, the icon 53, and the suspended icon 51 is lower than that of the restart effect. Therefore, during the resuming effect, the decorative pattern 55, the icon 53, and the suspended icon 51 cannot be seen because the resuming effect is displayed on the near side. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the small symbol 56 and the fourth symbols 57 and 59 is higher than that of the restart effect. Therefore, the player can see the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 even during the display of the restart effect. Modes of the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 are the same before and after the resuming effect (specifically, high-speed fluctuation). Incidentally, the small pattern 56 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the decorative pattern 55 during the restart effect.

The board lighting device 74 and the frame lighting device 10 emit light in a light emission pattern for the morning mode immediately before the restart effect, and emit light in a light emission pattern for the restart effect (for example, a white flashing light emission pattern) during the restart effect. , Immediately after the end of the restart effect, it emits light with the light emission pattern for the morning mode. That is, during the restart effect, light is emitted in a light emission pattern different from the light emission pattern corresponding to the SP ready-to-win effect. In addition, when shifting to the low-probability short working hours after the end of the variation, the board lighting device 74 and the frame lighting device 10 may emit light in the light emission pattern for confirming the night mode shift immediately after the end of the resuming effect.

Here, even if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot symbol, the time at which the restart effect is not displayed is before the jackpot is notified. Therefore, during the resuming effect, it is impossible to execute the effect for informing the big win such as activating the effect accessory 7, and it is possible to execute the effect for informing the big win after the resuming effect. It should be noted that the jackpot does not have to be achieved after the restart effect is executed. In this case, it is impossible to execute an effect for notifying a big hit that the effect accessory 7 is operated not only during the restart effect but also after the restart effect.

The challenge presentation cannot be executed during and after the restart presentation. It should be noted that the challenge effect may be executed after the restart effect.

It should be noted that the form in which the restart effect is displayed may be a form in which the entire screen is overlapped with a black image, or a form in which the entire screen is covered with an image appearing in a mosaic pattern. In addition, the mode of ending the display of the resuming effect may be a mode in which the transparency of the image covering the entire screen is increased and the image is finally hidden, or the image covering the entire screen is missing in a mosaic pattern and finally the door is closed. The image may be hidden.

As exemplified in FIG. 49(D), there is a variation pattern in which the challenge effect is executed after the enemy wins at the end of the SP reach effect and the reach losing eye is temporarily stopped (that is, the change pattern O307, H304, or H310 ). As illustrated in FIGS. 50A and 50B, the ready-to-win pattern is hidden according to the start of the challenge effect. During the challenge performance, the operation promotion performance is executed in a state in which candidates for decorative symbols to be stopped as medium symbols are displayed. The medium pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the operation during the valid period of the operation promotion effect. If there is no operation during the valid period, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at a predetermined valid period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the operation promotion effect).

When the challenge effect is successful, the same medium symbol as the ready-to-win symbol is temporarily stopped and a big hit is announced. During the jackpot notification, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes in the order of the display patterns HP6, HP9, and HP4. As illustrated in FIGS. 50(H) and (I), when the big win A is stopped and displayed, the big win game is executed. At the end of the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability short-time.

On the other hand, when the challenge effect is unsuccessful, it is suggested that the medium symbols different from the ready-to-win symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed and the normal losing symbols are stopped.
Following the failure of the challenge effect, the same restart effect as in FIGS. 49(E) and (F) is executed. Incidentally, as the restart effect executed following the failure of the challenge effect, a restart effect different from the cases of FIGS. 49(E) and (F) may be executed.

When the restart production is executed following the failure of the challenge production, there are cases where the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed, and when a specific losing pattern (specifically, losing (time saving A or B)) is stopped and displayed. be. The ready-to-win pattern remains hidden from the failure of the challenge performance until the end of the restart performance, and is redisplayed after the end of the restart performance. The display priority of the decorative pattern 55 is the display pattern HP7 before starting the resuming effect, changes to the display pattern HP2 during the resuming effect, and changes to the display pattern HP3 during the subsequent stop display. Note that the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 does not have to change before and after the restart effect.

Note that the following configuration may be used when executing the resuming effect.
- The size of the entire medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect than immediately before the resuming effect.
The size of the number portion 550 of the medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect than immediately before the resuming effect.
The size of the entire left pattern (and right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect as compared to immediately before the resuming effect.
The size of the number part 550 of the left pattern (and the right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same immediately after the end of the resuming effect than immediately before the resuming effect.
・Just before the restart effect, the middle pattern is larger than the left pattern (and the right pattern), and immediately after the restart effect is finished.
- The size ratio between the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be the same immediately before the restart effect and immediately after the end of the restart effect.
- The appearance of the decorative pattern 55 may be the same immediately before the restart effect and immediately after the end of the restart effect.
The icon 53 and the suspended icon 51 continue to be displayed during the SP ready-to-win effect, and the icon 53 and the suspended icon 51 may have a higher display priority than the restart effect.
- The icon 53 may be erased at the start of the variable display or at the start of the SP ready-to-win effect, and may not be redisplayed thereafter.
・Regardless of the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed, after the end of the restart effect, the game may shift to a special morning mode which is a effect mode corresponding to the SP ready-to-win effect and is different in appearance from the start of the variable display.
- After executing the effect to expect the challenge effect to be executed, the restart effect may be executed without executing the challenge effect.
- You may perform a restart production|presentation according to the loss alert|report after execution of a challenge production|presentation.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, an effect example in which the first special symbol determination is suspended when shifting from the low-probability short working hours to the low-probable short working hours in the second embodiment will be described. In FIG. 51 (A) to (D), when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, a specific losing pattern (specifically, a losing (time-saving A) pattern) is stopped and displayed. The movement when moving from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours is shown. FIG. 51(A) exemplifies the situation when the losing (time saving A) symbol is stop-displayed as the first special symbol in a state where only the first special symbol is reserved in the low-probability time-saving state. In the example of FIG. 51(A), the reservation number 52 indicates that the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination is 3 and the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination is 0.

When the losing (time-saving A) pattern is stop-displayed, the three decorative patterns 55 are permanently stopped in a losing mode, and the small patterns 56 in the same combination as the decorative patterns 55 are permanently stopped. Further, along with this, the fourth symbol 57 indicating the failure is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine 1, when the lost (time saving A) pattern is stopped and displayed, the decorative pattern 55 is stopped and displayed with the combination of "227". Incidentally, in the gaming machine 1, if the combination of the decorative pattern 55 to be stop-displayed and the fourth pattern 57 to be stop-displayed is different between the losing (time-saving A) pattern and other special patterns, the losing (time-saving A) pattern is stopped. When displayed, the decorative pattern 55 may be stop-displayed in a combination other than "227".

In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP3 is the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the losing (time saving A) pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability time-saving state. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 when the losing (time saving A) pattern is stop-displayed in the low-probability time-saving state may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses after the losing (time saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed in the low probability non-working hours state, it shifts from the low probability non-working hours low to the low probability short working hours. In FIG. 51(A), since the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied, the number of times of time saving is set to 700 times. In the example of FIG. 51(B), while there is suspension of the first special symbol determination, there is no suspension of the second special symbol determination. For this reason, the first special symbol starts the variable display as the first variable display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state (see FIG. 51(B)). When suspension of the second special symbol determination occurs during the variable display, the second special symbol starts variable display as shown in FIGS. 29(B) to (D).

As illustrated in FIG. 51(B), the display of the door image is started in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the shift to the low-probability short working hours state. As the door image, a moving image is displayed in which the door closes, covers the entire screen, and then opens (see FIGS. 51B and 51C). The display of the door image ends when a predetermined time (for example, 2.5 seconds) has passed since it was displayed. If the determination result of the first special symbol determination after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state is a specific lost symbol, the display of the door image ends during the stop display of the lost symbol. Even if a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability time-saving state, the number of times of time-saving is not added and the game state does not change. Here, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55, the icon 53, and the reserved icon 51 is lower than that of the door image. Therefore, the decorative pattern 55, the icon 53, and the pending icon 51 are temporarily hidden by displaying the door image on the front side. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the small pattern 56 and the fourth patterns 57 and 59 is higher than that of the door image. For this reason, while the door image is displayed, the player sees the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 that are stopped and displayed after the high-speed fluctuation. It is possible to know the result.

Even if the judgment result of the first special pattern judgment after the transition to the low probability time saving state is a jackpot pattern, the time when the door image is hidden is before the jackpot is expected or the jackpot is notified. is. Therefore, during the display of the door image after shifting to the low-probability short-working-time state, it is impossible to execute the performance for expecting a big win, and it is also impossible to execute the performance for informing the big win, such as activating the performance accessory 7.例文帳に追加

Note that the manner in which the door image is displayed may be a manner in which a black image overlaps the entire screen, or a manner in which the entire screen is covered with the door image appearing in a mosaic pattern. In addition, the display of the door image may be ended in such a manner that the transparency of the door image covering the entire screen is increased and the door image is finally hidden, or the door image is missing in a mosaic pattern and the door image is finally displayed. A mode in which it is hidden may be used.

The board illumination device 74 and the frame illumination device 10 emit light in a light emission pattern for door image display (for example, a yellow blinking light emission pattern) while the door image is being displayed. In addition, it may be provided with a light emitting means (e.g., right side lamp) that does not emit light when it is not in a low probability time saving state while it is possible to emit light when it is in a low probability time saving state. During display, the light emitting means may emit light in a light emission pattern for door image display.

In the gaming machine 1, a character prompting the player to hit to the right starts to be displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after shifting to the low-probability short working hours state (for example, FIGS. 29 and 51). In the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the door image is lower than that of the character prompting the player to hit to the right. Therefore, since the door image is displayed on the back side, the characters prompting the player to hit to the right are not obscured by the door image.

In the gaming machine 1, the speaker 24 outputs a voice "RUSH mode start" for notifying the player that the RUSH mode has been shifted to in response to the first special symbol variation display start after the shift to the low-probability time-saving state. . Here, in the gaming machine 1, when shifting to the low-probability short-time state through the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are simultaneously displayed during the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, when shifting to the low-probability short-time state through the stop display of a specific losing symbol, the state is shifted to the low-probable short-time state without displaying the above-mentioned alert. It should be noted that, in the case of shifting to the low-probability short working hours state through the stop display of a specific losing pattern, the first alert is given for a predetermined time (for example, 2 .5 seconds) may be displayed.

As illustrated in FIG. 51(D), the effect is controlled in the RUSH mode in the low probability of short working hours. In the gaming machine 1, the background image, the effect mode name, and the number of remaining time reductions have lower display priority than the door image. Therefore, it seems to the player that the screen configuration of the night mode has changed to the screen configuration of the RUSH mode through the display of the door image.

In the night mode, a pending icon 51 indicating the pending number of the first special symbol determination and the icon 53 indicating that the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner are displayed. On the other hand, when it is RUSH mode, the icon 53 which shows that the suspension icon 51 which shows the number of suspensions of the 2nd special design determination, and the 2nd special design is variably displayed is displayed. When the RUSH mode is set, the icon 53 indicating that the reserved icon 51 indicating the reserved number of the first special symbol determination and the first special symbol are being variably displayed are hidden. The RUSH mode differs from the night mode in the manner (eg, shape and display position) of the pending icon 51 and the icon 53 concerned.

When shifting to the low probability time saving state, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55, which was the display pattern HP3 in the night mode screen configuration, changes to the display pattern HP9 through the display of the door image. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 may be the same between the night mode immediately before the transition to the low-probability short working hours state and the time of changing to the RUSH mode through the display of the door image.

In the night mode immediately before displaying the door image and in the RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image, the patterns of the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be different or the same. Further, the display areas of the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be different or the same in the night mode immediately before displaying the door image and in the RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image. Further, the mode and display area of the small pattern 56 may be the same or different between the night mode immediately before displaying the door image and the RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image.

The flow from FIG. 51 (E) to FIG. 51 (B) and the flow from FIG. 51 (F) to FIG. The movement when moving to is described. If the condition is 750 consecutive losses with only the first special pattern reserved in the low probability non-time saving state, even if the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed, even if the normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the low probability is not Transition from short working hours to low-accurate short working hours. When a losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses is stopped and displayed, the number of times of time saving is set to 1000 times.

FIG. 51(E) is an example of a case where the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings is a specific losing pattern. FIG. 51(E) shows an example in which a losing (time-saving I) symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific losing symbol, but a losing (time-saving A) symbol is stopped and displayed as a losing symbol that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings. may have been

FIG. 51(F) is an example of a case where the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losings is a normal losing pattern. In the gaming machine 1, when normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols 55 are stopped and displayed in combinations other than "227".

In the gaming machine 1, the display pattern HP3 is the display priority of the decorative symbols 55 when the specific losing symbols and the normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed. The display priority of the decorative symbols 55 when the specific losing symbols and the normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed in the gaming machine 1 may be any one of the display patterns HP1 to HP5.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses from the stop display of the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses, the game shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours. The flow after FIG. 51(B) is basically the same as when the condition of 750 continuous losses is not satisfied and a specific losing pattern is stop-displayed in the low-probability/small-time-saving state. The difference is that when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is not satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 699 times, whereas when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 999 times. It is a point.

In addition, when shifting from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours, the following configuration may be used.
The size of the entire middle pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same in the RUSH mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the night mode immediately before the door image is displayed.
The size of the number portion 550 of the medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the RUSH mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the night mode immediately before the door image is displayed.
・When transitioning from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours, the overall size of the left pattern (and right pattern) is larger in RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image than in night mode immediately before displaying the door image. It may be the same size, smaller, or the same size.
・ When shifting from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours, the number part 550 of the left pattern (and right pattern) is larger in RUSH mode immediately after displaying the door image than in night mode immediately before displaying the door image The height may be larger, smaller, or the same size.
・In the night mode immediately before the door image is displayed, the middle pattern is larger than the left pattern (and the right pattern), and in the RUSH mode immediately after the door image is displayed, the left, middle, and right patterns are the same size. It's okay.
In the night mode immediately before the door image is displayed and in the RUSH mode immediately after the door image is displayed, the size ratio between the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be the same.
- Immediately before the door image is displayed, light is emitted in the light emission pattern for the night mode, and immediately after the door image is displayed, light is emitted in the light emission pattern for the RUSH mode.

Here, the production example in which the first special symbol determination is not suspended when shifting from the low-probability short working hours to the low-probable short working hours in the second embodiment will be described. When the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied and the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed as the first special pattern in the state where the first special pattern is not reserved in the low-probability and minute time-saving state, it is stopped and displayed. When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses, it shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours. Since the condition of 750 consecutive failures is not satisfied, the number of times of time saving is set to 700 times. When both the suspension of the first special symbol determination and the suspension of the second special symbol determination are 0, a customer waiting command is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the performance control board 130 in response to the lapse of the fixed stop period. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has passed without the variable display of the special symbols, a setting image for setting the volume value and the light intensity value is started to be displayed. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses without the variable display of the special symbols being performed, the customer waiting effect is started.

When a game ball passes through a gate 16 while the game machine 1 is in a customer waiting state, normal pattern determination is performed. In the game machine 1, when the normal symbol determination is performed in the low probability time saving state, the second start port 12 is long opened with a probability of 100% (see FIG. 2 (A)). When the game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol starts to be displayed as the first variable display after the shift to the low-probability short working hours state.

After the transition to the low-probability short-working-time state, the display of the door image and the character prompting the right-handed strike is started according to the start of the second special symbol variation display for the first time. During the display of the door image, the icon 53 is displayed to indicate that the second special symbol is being variably displayed. Further, when the second special symbol determination is suspended while the door image is being displayed, a suspension icon 51 indicating the number of suspensions of the second special symbol determination is displayed.

If the determination result of the first second special symbol determination after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state is a normal losing symbol, the display of the door image ends during the stop display of the losing symbol. During the display of the door image, the player sees the small pattern 56 and the fourth pattern 57 stopped and displayed after the high-speed fluctuation to know the judgment result of the first second special pattern judgment after the transition to the low-probability short-time state. Is possible.

In addition, if the conditions for 750 consecutive losses are met in a low probability non-time saving state with no special pattern reserved, even if a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed, even if a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed Low probability non-time saving Transition from low-accuracy short working hours. When a losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses is stopped and displayed, the number of times of time saving is set to 1000 times.

When a predetermined fixed stop period (for example, 1 second) elapses from the stop display of the losing pattern that satisfies the condition of 750 consecutive losses, the game shifts from low-probability short working hours to low-probable short working hours. When both the suspension of the first special symbol determination and the suspension of the second special symbol determination are 0, a customer waiting command is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the performance control board 130 in response to the elapse of the fixed stop period. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has passed without the variable display of the special symbols, a setting image for setting the volume value and the light intensity value is started to be displayed. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses without the variable display of the special symbols being performed, the customer waiting effect is started.

When a game ball passes through a gate 16 while the game machine 1 is in a customer waiting state, normal pattern determination is performed. As a result of the normal symbol determination, when the long-opened second starting port 12 game ball wins, the second special symbol starts variable display as the first variable display after shifting to the low-probability short-time state. The flow after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state is basically the same as when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short working hours state when the condition of 750 consecutive losses is not satisfied. The difference is that when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is not satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 699 times, whereas when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is satisfied, the initial value of the remaining time reduction is 999 times. It is a point.

Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the production example of the low-probability short working hours state in the second embodiment will be described. As exemplified in FIGS. 52A and 52B, the variation pattern O201 that becomes a big hit is a variation pattern that is an instant hit. As shown in FIG. 52(B), when the big win D is stopped and displayed, the big win game is executed. In the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are not displayed. After the end of the jackpot game, it shifts to a low-probability reduction of working hours. In addition, in the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert may be displayed. In the gaming machine 1, the same effect as that of the variation pattern O201 is executed even in the case of the variation pattern K201 that results in a small win.

As illustrated in FIGS. 52A, 52C, and 52B, the variation pattern O202 that results in a big hit is a variation pattern that suggests a fall and then results in an immediate hit. From the start of the fall suggestion, the display of the door image is started and the operation prompting effect is executed. The door image is the same as the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state. In addition, the door image displayed from the start of the fall suggestion may be different from the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state. In the case of a big hit (d), the door image is opened at a predetermined valid period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of operation promotion performance) regardless of whether or not there is an operation during the valid period, and the player wins immediately. In the case of a big win D, the door image may be opened according to the operation during the validity period, and the win may be made immediately.

As illustrated in FIGS. 52A, 52C, and 52D, the variation pattern H202 in which normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed is a variation pattern in which a failure is notified after suggesting a fall. The door image that started to be displayed from the start of the suggestion of falling is displayed at a predetermined effective period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the operation promotion effect) regardless of whether or not there is an operation during the effective period. is opened and a failure is notified. In addition, in the case of a failure, the door image may be opened according to the operation during the validity period to notify the failure.

As illustrated in FIGS. 52(A), (C), and (E), the variation pattern K203 that results in a small hit is a variation pattern in which a small hit is reported by the small pattern 56 after suggesting a fall. be. The door image whose display is started from the start of the suggestion of falling is closed at a predetermined effective period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the operation promotion presentation) regardless of the operation during the effective period. As exemplified in FIG. 52(E), when the small winning A is displayed in a stopped state, the big winning game is executed on the condition of V winning during the small winning game. In the jackpot game, the first alert and the second alert are not displayed. After the end of the big hit game (game state is low probability short working hours) is controlled to low probability short working hours. Also, when V prize is not won during the small winning game, the big winning game is not executed and the control is performed in a low probability and short time. Counting by the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation will be performed when shifting to low probability and short working hours.

FIG. 52(F) is an example of an effect when the suspension of the second special symbol determination is digested while being controlled to the low probability and short working hours. From the start of the first variable display of the second special symbol in the low-probability short time period to immediately before the end of the variable display related to the suspension of the first second special symbol judgment, the number of prize balls obtained by the player through the jackpot game. A result suggesting is displayed. Moreover, the display of the door image starts from the start of the result. The door image is the same as the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display after the transition to the low-probability short working hours state, and the door image displayed from the start of the fall suggestion. In addition, the door image displayed from the start of the result is the door image displayed in response to the start of the first special symbol fluctuation display after the transition to the low probability time saving state, and the door image displayed from the start of the fall suggestion. may differ from In addition, the door image displayed from the start of the result and the result is also displayed when the number of times of reduced working hours of low probability ends (for example, the flow from FIG. 43 (D) to (F)). If the variable display at which the number of times of low-probability time-saving ends does not meet the condition of 750 consecutive losses, when the variable display ends, it will shift to low-probability non-time-saving, so the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation will be counted by On the other hand, if the variable display at which the number of times of low-probability time-saving ends ends in a continuous loss of 750 times, it will shift to low-probability of time-saving when the variable display ends, so the out counter for base calculation and the prize ball counter for base calculation counting by remains stopped.

In addition, every time the special symbol starts the variable display, the remaining number of times of shortening is notified from the variable display of a predetermined number of times before the final variation of the low-probability short working hours (for example, 10 variations before) to the final variation of the low-probable short working hours. You can do a countdown. In the gaming machine 1, as illustrated in FIG. 52(D), the icon 53 and the pending icon 51 are hidden from the variation display a predetermined number of times before the final variation of the low-probability short-time (for example, three variations). In addition, the state in which the said icon 53 and the pending|holding icon 51 were displayed until the final fluctuation|variation of a low certainty short working time is over may be sufficient.

If all the suspension of the second special symbol determination is lost, the result is hidden and the door image is opened immediately before the end of the variable display related to the suspension of the first special symbol determination (Fig. 52(G)). Along with this, the display priority of the decorative pattern 55 changes from the display pattern HP9 to HP3 during the result display.

It should be noted that the following configuration may be used when displaying the door image accompanying the result display.
The size of the entire middle pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same in the morning mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed.
The size of the number portion 550 of the medium pattern may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the morning mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed.
・The overall size of the left pattern (and the right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the morning mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed. .
The size of the number portion 550 of the left pattern (and the right pattern) may be larger, smaller, or the same size in the morning mode immediately after the door image is displayed than in the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed. It doesn't matter.
・In the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed, the middle pattern is larger than the left (and right) pattern, and in the morning mode immediately after the door image is displayed, the left, middle, and right patterns are the same size. It's okay.
In the RUSH mode before the door image is displayed and in the morning mode immediately after the door image is displayed, the size ratio between the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern may be the same.
・While the door image is displayed, light is emitted in the light emission pattern for the door image, and immediately after the door image is displayed, light is emitted in the light emission pattern for the morning mode.

As exemplified in FIG. 52 (H), when the hold of the second special symbol judgment digested in the low-probability short working hours is a big hit, the result is erased and the door image displayed from the start of the result will open and hit immediately. As exemplified in FIG. 52 (I), when the second special symbol judgment that has been digested in the low-probability short working hours is held for a small hit, the result is erased and the door displayed from the start of the result When the image is opened, a small winning A is notified by a small symbol 56.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the second embodiment, it may be configured in advance so that the game ball can not win the second start port 12 basically in the non-time saving state, but the game ball can win the second start port 12 in the slight time saving state. . Specifically, the probability that the short open symbol is stop-displayed in the slightly short time state may be, for example, 4999/5000, and the probability that the long open symbol is stop-displayed may be, for example, 1/5000. As a result, it is possible to provide a game property that further enhances the player's desire to control the time-saving state rather than the non-time-saving state.

[Effects of First Embodiment and Second Embodiment]
The gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment and the second embodiment calculates the base value in the low-probability short-time state. The prize ball counter for base calculation counts the total number of payouts paid out according to the winning of game balls in a specific section in the low probability non-time saving state. The base calculation out counter counts the total number of game balls launched by the player in a specific section in the low-probability short-time state. When the low-probability non-time-saving state is shifted to the low-probability time-saving state in response to the stop display of a specific losing symbol, the base calculation prize ball counter and the base calculation out-counter stop counting. In response to the stop display of the normal losing pattern in the time-saving final variation in the low-probability time-saving state, the counting by the base-calculating prize ball counter and the base-calculating out counter is restarted. As a result, counting by the base calculation winning ball counter and the base calculation out counter can be stopped when the game state changes in accordance with the stop display of the specific losing symbol.

[Effect of Second Embodiment]
The gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment controls the game in a low-probability short working hours state, a low-probability small working hours state, and a low-probability short working hours state. When the big hit is achieved in the low-probability unprobable time-saving state or the low-probability small time-saving state, it shifts to the low-probability time-saving state according to the end of the big hit game. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability unreduced working hours state, the game state does not change from the low-probability unreduced working hours state. On the other hand, when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probable short working hours state to the low-probable short working hours state. For this reason, the probability of shifting to the low probability short working hours state is higher by the probability of a specific losing pattern in the case of the low probability small working hours state than in the low probability non-short working hours state. Thereby, the low-probability small time-saving state can be made into a game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability non-time-saving state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by a low probability non-reduction of working hours state, a low probability very small reduction of working hours state, and a low probability of reduced working hours state. The probability of being determined to execute the jackpot game is the same in the low-probability non-working time saving state, the low-probability small working-time saving state, and the low-probability short working time state. When the big hit is achieved in the low-probability unprobable time-saving state or the low-probability small time-saving state, it shifts to the low-probability time-saving state according to the end of the big hit game. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability unreduced working hours state, the game state does not change from the low-probability unreduced working hours state. On the other hand, when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability short working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probable short working hours state to the low-probable short working hours state. The probability of transition to the low probability short working hours state is higher in the case of the low probability small working hours state than in the low certainty non working short working conditions. Thus, in a situation where the probability of executing a jackpot game is the same, the low-probability small time-saving state can be made a game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability non-time-saving state.

In addition, the game machine 1 of the second embodiment controls the game in a low-probability short-time state, a low-probability short-time state (number of times of time-saving 20 times or 500 times), and a low-probability short-time state. In the low-probability short working hours state, the low-probability short working hours state ends when the number of times of notification of the determination result of the special symbol determination becomes 20 times or 500 times. When the big hit is achieved in the low-probability non-short-time state or the low-probability short-time state, the state shifts to the low-probability short-time state (number of times of time-saving 700 times) according to the end of the big hit game. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability small working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability small working hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. The probability of transition to the low probability short working hours state is higher in the case of the low probability small working hours state than in the low certainty non working short working conditions. When the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied in the low-probability non-working time saving state or the low-probability small working hours state, it shifts to the low-probability short working hours state (1000 times of working hours saving times). Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, in the low-probability time-saving state, the state in which the low-probability time-saving state ends by the number of times of notification of the determination result of the special symbol determination being 700 times, and the determination result of the special symbol determination There is a state in which the low-probability short working hours state ends when the number of notifications reaches 1000 times. The low-probability small time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving state (700 times of time-saving frequency), and the low probability of time-saving state (1000 times of time-saving frequency) are different in the degree of advantage to the player. As a result, it is possible to make the player interested in the number of notifications of the determination result of the special symbol determination.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by a low probability non-reduction of working hours state, a low probability very small reduction of working hours state, and a low probability of reduced working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability unreduced working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability unreduced working-hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability small working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability small working hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. As a result, the low-probability small working hours state can increase the probability of transition to the low-probability short working hours state by the amount of the probability of becoming a specific losing pattern.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by a low probability non-reduction of working hours state, a low probability very small reduction of working hours state, and a low probability of reduced working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability unreduced working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability unreduced working-hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. In the low-probability time-saving state, the game state does not change when a specific losing pattern is stop-displayed in the variation before the time-saving final variation. Thereby, it is possible to make the player play a game aiming at shifting to the low probability short working hours state in addition to aiming to shift to the low probability short working hours state in the low probability unprobable short working hours state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by a low probability non-reduction of working hours state, a low probability very small reduction of working hours state, and a low probability of reduced working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability small working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability small working hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. The normal pattern is variably displayed in the low-probability short working hours state in the low-probability short working hours state, and variably displayed in the low-probability short working hours state variation pattern in the low-probability short working hours state. The variation pattern of the normal symbols for the low-probability short working hours state is shorter than the variation pattern of the normal symbols for the low-probability small working hours state. As a result, the low-probability shorter working hours state can change the normal symbols more frequently than the low-probability small working hours state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by a low probability non-reduction of working hours state, a low probability very small reduction of working hours state, and a low probability of reduced working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability small working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability small working hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. The electric tulip 17 is opened with an open pattern for a low-probability short working hours state in a low-probability short working hours state, and is opened with an open pattern for a low-probable short working hours state in a low-probable short working hours state. The opening time of the electric tulip 17 is longer in the low-probability short working hours state than in the low-probable short working hours state. Thereby, the low-probability short working hours state makes it easier to win a game ball into the second starting port 12 than the low-probable short working hours state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by the low-probability non-working-time saving state, the low-probability small working-time-saving state, and the low-probability short-working-time state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability small working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability small working hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. The special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern for the low-probability short working hours state in the low-probability short working hours state, and variably displayed in the variation pattern for the low-probability short working hours state in the low-probability short working hours state. The variation pattern of the special symbol for the low-probability short working hours state is shorter than the variation pattern of the special symbols for the low-probability short working hours state. As a result, the special symbols can be changed more frequently in the low-probability short-time state than in the low-probability short-time state.

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by a low probability non-reduction of working hours state, a low probability very small reduction of working hours state, and a low probability of reduced working hours state. When it is in the low-probability short-time state, a right-handed lamp 49 is lit to urge the player to hit to the right by lighting. Right strike lamp 49 goes out when it is in the low probability non working hours state or the low probability small working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability small working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability small working hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. A right-handed lamp 49 lights up in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in the low-probability short-time state. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not the game ball is likely to enter the second start hole 12 depending on the state of the right hitting lamp 49 .

Moreover, the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment controls a game by a low probability non-reduction of working hours state, a low probability very small reduction of working hours state, and a low probability of reduced working hours state. When it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, a specific losing pattern or a normal losing pattern is stopped and displayed. When a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the low-probability small working hours state, it is possible to shift from the low-probability small working hours state to the low-probability small working hours state. In response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern in the low-probability small time-saving state, a character prompting to hit to the right, a door image, and a background image for the low-probability short-time state are displayed. As a result, it is possible to easily suggest to the player that the specific losing symbol for shifting the game state has been stop-displayed.

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The present invention can also be applied to other game machines such as, for example, single-type game machines, reel-type game machines, and slot machines.

In 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, when the conditions of 750 times of continuation loss are satisfy|filled, the number of times of shortening of working hours more than the number of times of shortening of working hours controlled by low probability by satisfying other conditions is set. In both the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the number of times of reduced working hours controlled to be low-probability is more frequent when a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed than when the condition of 750 consecutive losings is satisfied. may In such a configuration, the low-probability short working hours state controlled according to the stop display of a specific losing pattern is compared to the low-probable short working hours state controlled according to other conditions being satisfied. It is a game state that is advantageous to

In any of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, it may be difficult for the player to recognize whether the low-probability short working hours state or the low-probability short working hours state. For example, the same background image is displayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability small time-saving state, and the same production mode name is displayed, thereby making it difficult for the player to recognize which game state it is. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from not playing the game because the game state (performance mode) is relatively disadvantageous to the player. In addition, even in a configuration where it is difficult for the player to recognize whether it is a low-probability short-time state or a low-probability short-time state, it is not necessary for the player to make it difficult to recognize the game state for the low-probability short-time state. A player can recognize the game state (performance mode) by displaying the name of the performance mode in the guaranteed time saving state.

Neither in the first embodiment nor in the second embodiment, there is no need to provide a configuration in which the number of times of time saving is set when the condition of 750 consecutive failures is satisfied. That is, no matter how many times normal losing symbols are stopped and displayed in succession, the game is not controlled to the time-saving state.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the condition of 750 consecutive losses and the condition that a specific losing pattern is stopped are satisfied at the same time, the condition that the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed is non-existent. It has been explained that the same processing as when only the condition of 750 consecutive losses is satisfied with priority (ignorance) is performed. In both the first embodiment and the second embodiment, if the condition of 750 consecutive losses and the condition that a specific losing pattern is stopped are satisfied at the same time, the condition of 750 consecutive losses is given no priority ( ignoring), and the same processing as in the case of satisfying only the condition that a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed may be performed.

In both the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the transition to the low-probability time-saving state occurs in response to the stop display of a specific losing pattern, the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed although it is actually lost. Depending on what you have done, you may perform a production that looks like a big win.

It should be noted that any operation means may be used for inputting operation information by the player's operation. As the operation means, for example, a touch panel, which is a display screen on which operation information can be input by the player performing a touch operation with a finger, may be provided. Further, an optical sensor or the like provided on the frame member 3 may be used as the operation means so that the player can input operation information by performing a touch operation on the glass plate.

In addition, the effect control board 130 is caused to execute a part of the processing executed in the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150, or a part of the process executed in the effect control board 130 is executed in the image sound control board 140 Alternatively, it may be executed by the lamp control board 150 .

Further, the configuration of the game machine 1 and the light emission mode and operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations, light emission modes, and operation modes. stomach. In addition, the order of processing in the above-described flowchart, the number of times of time saving, the ratio, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. are merely examples, and other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention, It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized. The explanatory diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are also merely examples, and other aspects may be possible.

Note that the effects and numerical values described above are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Moreover, the above embodiments and modifications are mutually applicable, and the present invention may be implemented in various combinations.

1 game machine 5 display screen of liquid crystal display device 7 effect accessory 11 first start port 12 second start port 100 game control board 100a CPU
100b ROM
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130 production control board 130a CPU
130b ROM
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140 image sound control board 150 lamp control board

Claims (1)

Equipped with a winning area that can be changed between an open state in which game balls can easily win and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily win,
A gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game when a game ball wins in the winning area,
A first game state, a second game state in which game balls are more likely to enter the winning area than in the first game state, and a third game state in which game balls are more likely to enter the winning area than in the second game state. and game state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of game states including,
When a predetermined condition is established in the second game state, the game state is shifted from the second game state to the third game state with a predetermined probability,
A gaming machine, wherein when a predetermined condition is established in the first game state, the game state is shifted from the first game state to the third game state with a higher probability than the predetermined probability.

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