JP5806352B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, a game ball is paid out based on a winning game ball, and a first state in which a winning game ball is relatively easy, and a winning game ball is The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a variable winning device that can be displaced to a second state that is relatively difficult.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, on the display area of the variable display device, the main condition is that the gaming ball has passed the starting area provided in the gaming area where the launched gaming ball can roll. There is provided variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information, and for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information for which variability display is being performed. In such a case, there is provided a game that makes it possible to shift to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

  The game area is provided with a large winning opening that can be displaced between an open state in which game balls can be won and a closed state in which game balls cannot be won. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening which is normally closed is opened in a predetermined manner, and the game ball is paid out based on the winning of the game ball. For this reason, the payout of the game ball in the big hit game state is larger than that in the normal game state.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a game in which another game is executed when a game ball passes through the starting area is disclosed separately from the above-described game. The execution of the game is aimed at improving the interest of the game.

JP-A-9-239111

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, another game is not executed unless the game ball passes through the starting area. Therefore, in order to execute another game, the possessed game ball must be fired. The number of players who do not execute another game due to fear of losing a ball increases, and the significance of performing another game diminishes.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by promoting the execution of another game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

(1) a normal game state, a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state that can be shifted to after the end of the specific game state. A game state control means capable of controlling the gaming state, a continuation number determining means for determining the continuation number of the special gaming state, and a display continuation number indicating the continuation number of the special gaming state. and another game execution means for performing a game, operation can be provided to the player, a plurality of operating means capable of selecting one option from among a plurality of options, the continuous number of times determined by the number of times of continuation determination means Based on the setting value determining means for determining a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in the separate game, and the plurality of types of setting values determined by the setting value determining means. A display means for displaying the set value selecting means for selecting one of setting values in response to one of the operation means is operated among the plurality of operating means, information relating to a game by user, the separate game performed Display control means for controlling the display means to display an execution result by the means, and each of the plurality of operation means is associated with each of the plurality of types of setting values, and the different game The execution means can execute the different game based on the set value selected by the set value selection means and the continuation count determined by the continuation count determination means , and the display control means Effect control corresponding to the selected set value can be executed in at least a part of the period controlled to the specific gaming state, and effect control corresponding to the selected set value is executed. After, game machine and executes the display control related to the number of times of continuation.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), whether or not the gaming state control means shifts the gaming state to the specific gaming state in a period controlled to the normal gaming state or the special gaming state. Specific game determination means that can determine whether or not the game state is determined to be shifted to the specific game state by the determination by the specific game determination means, the game state is set to the normal game state or the special game state. When the condition for ending the specific gaming state is satisfied in the specific gaming state, control for shifting from the specific gaming state to the special gaming state can be performed. A game machine characterized by being capable of executing control .

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the separate game execution unit includes a setting value selected by the setting value selection unit, a reference number of times for calculating the setting value, The display continuation number lottery determination unit for performing the display continuation number lottery for displaying the display continuation number on the display unit is provided, and the display continuation number lottery determination unit is a hit in the display continuation number lottery. If not, the set value is not calculated, and a predetermined number of display continuations is determined, which is smaller than the winning count in the display continuation number lottery.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by promoting the execution of another game.

1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the release mode determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transfer game state determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition game state corresponding | compatible table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display open frequency | count lottery table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display time frequency | count lottery table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying images, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a board unit 400 including various control boards, a ball payout unit 500 for giving a game ball as a game value, and the like.

  The glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11a is formed at the center of the glass door 11, and a protective glass 19 having transparency is disposed in the opening 11a. Moreover, the base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front of the wooden frame 12 described above.

The dish unit 21 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. The dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above and a lower dish 22 below. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are formed with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). If predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The ball is discharged, and in particular, the upper plate 20 stores a game ball for launching to a game area 15 described later.
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  The launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. The launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launching handle 26 by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor (not shown) according to the rotational angle and stored in the upper plate 20. The played game balls are sequentially launched onto the game board 14.

  An operation button 50 that can be operated by a player is provided at the center of the dish unit 21. The operation buttons 50 include a left symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “left button”) 50a, a middle symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “middle button”) 50b, and a right symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “right button”). .) 50c, and are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. Such an operation button 50 corresponds to an example of an operation means that can be operated by the player.

  The game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be located behind the protective glass 19. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and the like, in which a game ball can roll. In this way, the game balls launched by the launching device 130 are guided by the guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and thereafter, a plurality of game balls provided in the game area 15 are provided. It will fall down below the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction due to the collision with the obstacle nail.

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14, a start port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided. On the condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44, variable display of special symbols will be executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball may be easily received in the big prize opening 39.

  A display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to be visible. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  A special symbol display device 33 is disposed at the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. This special symbol is a symbol made up of numbers and symbols.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the gaming state is changed to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the special display that is derived and displayed. Will be migrated. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode, it does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  Also, based on the fact that the special symbol that has been derived and displayed has become a special display mode among the specific display modes, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the big hit gaming state ends. In such a case, the state will be shifted to the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, based on the fact that the special symbol derived and displayed has become a non-special display mode that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes, the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the game shifts to the non-probable change state (normal game state). In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state.

  Also, depending on the display mode or the like in which these special symbols are derived and displayed, there may be a transition to the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. In this case, the short state is controlled so that the variable display time for the special symbol or the like is shorter than that in the normal gaming state and the time in which the blade member 48 is in the open state is longer. The possibility of shifting to the gaming state is improved.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above has a display area for displaying an image related to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the opening formed in the game board 14. In the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games such as decorative symbols, background images related to games, effect images, etc., which are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, are provided in a predetermined manner. Will be displayed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of a display unit that displays information related to a game. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is configured separately from the special symbol display device 33 (an example of the big hit determination display means).

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33. When this decoration symbol derivation display is performed and the result of the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is a specific combination, The gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 is provided above the center in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33. Also, above the game board 14, special symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d (indicated by reference numeral 34 in FIG. 5) for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game, and the normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game. A display device 37 is provided.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 35 is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is performed. Is stopped.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, the blade members 48 provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 44 (to be described later) (so-called normal electric combination, hereinafter referred to as normal electric combination) Is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is opened, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d.

  In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the game state is shifted to the big hit game state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received. That is, the large winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 are variable prizes that can be displaced between a first state in which a game ball can be won relatively easily and a second state in which a game ball can be won relatively easily. It corresponds to an example of a device. In addition, the game ball is paid out based on the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 39.

  Further, during the big hit gaming state, the shutter 40 is displaced to the first state in a predetermined manner. This is because the number of times of opening per one round, the opening time, etc. vary depending on the type of the big hit gaming state.

  A starting port 44 is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed.

  In addition, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the special symbol at the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the special symbol based is suspended. That is, when the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (when the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied), the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. The execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started.

  In addition, the special symbol variable display executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is once. Further, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game is held, the special symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d display the number of the hold.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, the execution (start) of variable symbol display may be suspended, and when the variable symbol variable display is suspended, the regular symbol hold display device 37 The hold number is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the variable symbol special display and the normal symbol variable display are held up to four times as an upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. The variable display of the special symbol may be suspended with the number of times or multiple times as the upper limit, and may be configured to be suspended without setting the upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, behind the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the large winning opening 39, and the starting opening 44, the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, and the general winning prizes, respectively. The ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the count sensor 104, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 are disposed, and each passing or entering ball is detected. Further, behind the blade member 48 and the shutter 40, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 and a special prize opening solenoid 120 are disposed, respectively, and driven.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM 68 (read only memory), and a main RAM 70 (read / write memory).

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66, various tables, and the like.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also includes a reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. An initial reset circuit 64 for generating a reset signal and a serial communication IC 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later are provided.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60.

  For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 60 include a special symbol display device 33 that performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and a special symbol that displays the number of reserved special symbol displays in a special symbol game. Symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d, a normal symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game, and a normal symbol hold display device 37 that displays the number of hold of variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game. The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 that opens the blade member 48 or the closed state, and the large winning opening solenoid 120 that drives the shutter 40 to open or close the large winning opening 39 are connected.

  Further, for example, when the game ball passes through the area of the big winning opening 39, the count sensor 104 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, and when the game ball passes through each of the general winning openings 56a to 56d. When a game ball passes through the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 and the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, which supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, the predetermined detection signal is sent to the main control circuit 60. When the game ball wins the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 and the start opening 44 supplied to the game, the start winning ball sensor 116 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, backup data at the time of power interruption, etc. A backup clear switch 124 that is cleared in accordance with the operation of the administrator is connected. The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided in the game area and corresponds to an example of a passage detection unit that detects the passage of the game ball to the start port 44.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 126 supplies power to the firing motor according to the turning angle when the launching handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Control to fire the ball.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, a decoration lamp (not shown), and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Control of the lamp 132 including it is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, and a decorative lamp. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp including the above. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 and the program ROM 208 are used as the storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer provided with control means. Any other form may be used, for example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 46L and 46R.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

  The sub control circuit 200 is connected with a left button 50a, a middle button 50b, and a right button 50c. A left button operation signal is output to the sub CPU 206 when the left button 50a is pressed, a middle button operation signal is output to the sub CPU 206 when the middle button 50b is pressed, and a right button operation signal is output to the sub CPU 206 when the right button 50c is pressed. It has become.

[Big hit judgment table]
The jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the jackpot determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot determination table, as shown in FIG. 6, a gaming state and a jackpot determination random number are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, in the low probability state, that is, the normal gaming state, “003”, “007”, “033”, “077”, “333”, and “777” are associated as random numbers for jackpot determination. In the high probability state, that is, the probability variation state, “003”, “007”, “033”, “077”, “103”, “107”, “133”, “177”, “203”, “207”, “233”, “277”, “303”, “307”, “333”, “377”, “403”, “407”, “433”, “477”, “503”, “507” ”,“ 533 ”,“ 577 ”,“ 603 ”,“ 607 ”,“ 633 ”,“ 677 ”,“ 703 ”,“ 707 ”,“ 733 ”,“ 777 ”,“ 803 ”,“ 807 ”, “833”, “877”, “903”, “907”, “ 33 ”,“ 977 ”,“ 1003 ”,“ 1007 ”,“ 1033 ”,“ 1077 ”,“ 1103 ”,“ 1107 ”,“ 1133 ”,“ 1177 ”,“ 1203 ”,“ 1207 ”,“ 1233 ” , “1277”, “1303”, “1307”, “1333”, “1377”, and “1403” are associated as random numbers for jackpot determination.

  In this way, it is determined whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the gaming state. In particular, in the low probability state, the jackpot determination random number value is 6, and in the high probability state, the jackpot determination random number value is 57. In the high probability state, the high probability state is a jackpot gaming state. Easy to migrate.

[Open mode determination table]
An opening mode determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the release mode determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The release mode determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining the release mode of the big winning opening 39 in the big hit gaming state. As shown in FIG. 7, the release mode determination table includes a gaming state, a jackpot determination random value, the number of releases per round (shown as “1R” in the figure), and the release time. It is stored in association.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a low probability state (normal gaming state) and the jackpot determination random number value is “003” or “007”, “1” as the number of times of opening is set as the opening time. “2800 seconds” is set. Further, when the gaming state is a low probability state, when the jackpot determination random number value is “033” or “077”, “2 times” is set as the number of opening times and “3200 seconds” is set as the opening time. ing. Further, in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state, when the big hit determination random number value is “333”, “4 times” is set as the number of opening times and “3600 seconds” is set as the opening time. In the case where the gaming state is a low probability state, when the jackpot determination random number value is “777”, “8 times” is set as the number of opening times and “4000 seconds” is set as the opening time.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state), the jackpot determination random number values are “003”, “007”, “033”, “077”, “103”, “107”, “133”. , “177”, “203”, “207”, “233”, “277”, “303”, “307”, “333”, “377”, “403”, “407”, “433”, “ In the case of “477”, “1 time” is set as the number of opening times, and “2800 seconds” is set as the opening time. When the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random numbers are “503”, “507”, “533”, “577”, “603”, “607”, “633”, “677”. , “703”, “707”, “733”, “777”, “803”, “807”, “833”, “877”, “903”, “907”, “933”, “977” In some cases, “twice” is set as the number of times of opening, and “3200 seconds” is set as the time of opening. When the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number values are “1003”, “1007”, “1033”, “1077”, “1103”, “1107”, “1133”, “1177”. , “4 times” is set as the number of times of opening, and “3600 seconds” is set as the time of opening. When the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number values are “1203”, “1207”, “1233”, “1277”, “1303”, “1307”, “1333”, “1377”. When “1403” is set, “8 times” is set as the number of opening times and “4000 seconds” is set as the opening time.

  Thus, based on the gaming state and the jackpot determination random number, the opening mode (opening count, opening time) of the big winning opening 39 in the jackpot gaming state is determined. In other words, based on the determination result of the above-mentioned jackpot determination table, the displacement per round that displaces the big winning opening 39 (variable winning device) from the closed state (second state) to the open state (first state). The number of times and the displacement time are determined, and the type of the big hit gaming state is determined.

  Further, the main ROM 68 storing the jackpot determination table of FIG. 6 and the opening mode determination table of FIG. 7 corresponds to each of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states in which the number of times of opening the winning prize opening 39 and the opening time are different. This corresponds to an example of a table storage unit that stores a jackpot determination table in which a jackpot determination value is defined. In the present embodiment, the probabilities that the number of times of opening will be “1”, “2”, “4”, “8” are “1/3”, “ 1/3 ”,“ 1/6 ”,“ 1/6 ”, and at high probability,“ 20/57 ”,“ 20/57 ”,“ 8/57 ”,“ 9/57 ” The probabilities differ depending on the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probabilities may be the same at low and high probabilities.

[Big hit symbol determination table]
The jackpot symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the jackpot symbol determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The jackpot symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining information related to special symbols to be stopped and displayed. In the jackpot symbol determination table, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol random number value, the stop symbol value data, the game state request flag value, and the special symbol designation command are associated with each other. It is remembered. The stop symbol value data is a value indicating the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. The gaming state request flag value is a value for determining the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, which will be described in detail later.

  Specifically, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, when the jackpot symbol random number value is from “0” to “9”, “01” as the stop symbol value data and “01H” as the game state request flag value "Is associated with" 81H01H "as a special symbol designation command. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is from “10” to “19”, “02” as the stop symbol value data, “02H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H02H” is associated as a special symbol designation command. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is “20” to “29”, “03” as the stop symbol value data, “03H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H03H” is associated as a special symbol designation command. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is from “30” to “39”, “04” as the stop symbol value data, “04H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H04H” is associated with each of the special symbol designation commands. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is “40” to “49”, “05” as the stop symbol value data, “05H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H05H” is associated with each special symbol designation command. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is “50” to “59”, “06” as the stop symbol value data and “06H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H06H” is associated with each of the special symbol designation commands. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the big hit symbol random number value is from “60” to “69”, “07” as the stop symbol value data and “07H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H07H” is associated with each of the special symbol designation commands. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is from “70” to “79”, “08” as the stop symbol value data, “08H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H08H” is associated with each of the special symbol designation commands. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is from “80” to “89”, “09” as the stop symbol value data, “09H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H09H” is associated with each special symbol designation command. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, when the random number value for the big hit symbol is from “90” to “99”, “10” as the stop symbol value data, “10H” as the gaming state request flag value, “81H10H” is associated with each special symbol designation command. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is out of place, regardless of the jackpot symbol random number value, “00” is associated with the stop symbol value data and “81H00H” is associated with the special symbol designation command.

  As described above, the stop symbol value data, the game state request flag value, and the special symbol designation command are determined based on the jackpot determination result and the jackpot symbol random number value.

[Migration gaming state determination table]
The transition game state determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the transition game state determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The transition gaming state determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining a gaming state to be transitioned at the end of the big hit gaming state. In the transition gaming state determination table, as shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state request flag value and the gaming state data after the big hit are stored in association with each other. In addition, in the game state data after the big hit, data in the case where the game state before the transition to the big hit game state is the time-short state and data in the case of the non-time-short state are set.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time saving state and the gaming state request flag value is “00H”, “01” is associated as the gaming state data after the big hit and the gaming state request flag value is “ When it is “01H”, “02” is associated with the gaming state data after the big hit, and when the gaming state request flag value is “02H”, “04” is associated with the gaming state data after the big hit. When the game state request flag value is “03H”, “02” is associated as the game state data after the jackpot end, and when the game state request flag value is “04H”, the game after the jackpot end When “05” is associated with the state data and the game state request flag value is “05H”, the game state data after the jackpot is over Thus, when “06” is associated and the game state request flag value is “06H”, “06” is associated as the game state data after the big hit and the game state request flag value is “07H”. "07" is associated with the game state data after the big hit, and "08" is associated with the game state data after the big hit when the game state request flag value is "08H". When the game state request flag value is “09H”, “09” is associated as the game state data after the big hit, and when the game state request flag value is “10H”, the game state after the big win ends. “10” is associated as data.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the short-time state and the gaming state request flag value is “00H”, “01” is associated as the gaming state data after the big hit and the gaming state request flag value is “01H”. Sometimes, “01” is associated with the game state data after the big hit, and “04” is associated with the game state data after the big hit when the game state request flag value is “02H”. When the state request flag value is “03H”, “03” is associated as the gaming state data after the big hit, and when the gaming state request flag value is “04H”, the gaming state data after the big hit is “03”. 03 ”is associated, and when the game state request flag value is“ 05H ”,“ When “7” is associated and the game state request flag value is “06H”, “08” is associated as the game state data after the big hit and the game state request flag value is “07H”. Sometimes “09” is associated with the game state data after the big hit, and when the game state request flag value is “08H”, “09” is associated with the game state data after the big hit, When the status request flag value is “09H”, “09” is associated as the gaming status data after the big hit, and when the gaming status request flag value is “10H”, the gaming status data after the big hit is “09”. 10 ″ is associated.

  As described above, the game state data after the big hit is determined based on the gaming state and the gaming state request flag value at the time of shifting to the big hit gaming state.

[Migration gaming state correspondence table]
The transition game state correspondence table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the transition game state correspondence table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The transition gaming state correspondence table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table showing the gaming state corresponding to the above-described gaming state data after the big hit. In this transition gaming state correspondence table, as shown in FIG. 10, the gaming state data after the big hit gaming state and the gaming state after the big winning gaming state are stored in association with each other. In addition, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state includes whether or not it is in a probable change state, whether or not it is in a short time state, and the number of times in which the short time state continues.

  Specifically, when the game state data after the big hit is “00”, the probability variation state (high probability state) is not established, and the low probability state is established, and the time reduction state is not established. In addition, when the game state data after the big hit is “01”, the probability variation state is not established, and the probability state is low, and the time is reduced to 10 times. Further, when the game state data after the big hit is “02”, the probability change state does not become a low probability state, and the short time state becomes 20 times. In addition, when the game state data after the big hit is “03”, the probability variation state is not established, and the probability state is low, and the time is reduced to 40 times. Further, when the game state data after the big hit is “04”, it is not in a probable change state but in a low probability state, and is in a short state of 80 times. Further, when the game state data after the big hit is “05”, it is not in a probable change state but in a low probability state, and does not enter a time-saving state. In addition, when the game state data is “06” after the big hit, the probability change state is entered and the time is reduced to 10 times. In addition, when the game state data is “07” after the big hit, the probability change state is entered and the time is reduced to 20 times. In addition, when the game state data is “08” after the big hit, the probability change state is entered and the time is reduced to 40 times. In addition, when the game state data is “09” after the big hit, the probability change state is entered, and the time is reduced to 80 times. In addition, when the game state data is “10” after the big hit, the probability change state occurs and the time-short state does not occur.

  In this way, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is determined corresponding to the gaming state data after the big hit. That is, as described above, the game state data after the jackpot is determined based on the gaming state request flag value in the jackpot symbol determination table in FIG. 8 and the current gaming state in the transition gaming state determination table in FIG. The gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is determined according to the settings of these tables. Specifically, it can be said that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is determined based on the special symbol determined in the big hit symbol determination table of FIG. 8 and the current gaming state.

[Display open count lottery table]
A display opening number lottery table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the display opening number lottery table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The display opening number lottery table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for drawing the number of opening times to be displayed in the opening number double-up challenge described in detail later. In the display opening number lottery table, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of opening times, the reference opening number, the magnification selected by the player, the random number value that is won, and the random number value that is not won are: It is stored in association. The number of times of opening is the number of times that the big prize opening 39 determined in the main control circuit 60 is actually opened. The reference number of times of opening is the number of times of display opening actually displayed in the number of times of opening double-up challenge.

  Specifically, in the display opening number lottery table A1 with the opening number being “1”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification. Is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A2 where the number of opening times is “2”, when the reference opening number is “2” and the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification is When it is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A2 with the opening number being “2”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “1”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A2 with the opening number being “2”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A2 with the opening number being “2”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “4”, “8”, it is not won. .

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A3 with the opening number being “4”, when the reference opening number is “4” and the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification is When it is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A3 where the number of opening times is “4”, when the reference opening number is “2” and the selected magnification is “1”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A3 where the opening number is “4”, when the reference opening number is “2” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A3 with the opening number being “4”, when the reference opening number is “2” and the selected magnification is “4”, “8”, it is not won. .

  In addition, in the display opening number lottery table A3 with the opening number being “4”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is made. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A3 where the opening number is “4”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display opening number lottery table A3 where the opening number is “4”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “4”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening frequency lottery table A3 where the number of times of opening is “4”, if the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “8”, it is not won.

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 where the opening number is “8”, when the reference opening number is “8” and the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification is When it is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “4” and the selected magnification is “1”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening frequency lottery table A4 where the number of times of opening is “8”, if the reference opening number is “4” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening frequency lottery table A4 where the opening frequency is “8”, when the reference opening frequency is “4” and the selected magnification is “4”, “8”, it is not won. .

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “2”, the selected winning is “1”. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “2” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “2” and the selected magnification is “4”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “2” and the selected magnification is “8”, it is not won.

  Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “1”, the selected winning is “1”. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “4”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the display opening number lottery table A4 with the opening number being “8”, when the reference opening number is “1” and the selected magnification is “8”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 31 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 32 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won.

  In this way, when the lottery is won, the reference number of open times and the magnification are multiplied and stored. As a result, the standard number of times of opening does not exceed the number of times of opening, and a natural effect can be performed. In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, since the double-up challenge is configured to end when the reference opening number is 8 or more, the display when the reference opening number is “8”. The number-of-opening lottery table is not referred to, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the standard number of times of opening is 8 or more, the number of times of opening the reference is referred to when the standard number of times of opening is “8”. The double-up challenge may not be completed until the double-up challenge execution count reaches “0”. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability is set so that the displayed number of times of display opening does not exceed the actual number of times of opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, it is preferable to display the display so that the number of times of opening the display is finally less than the number of times of opening. Thereby, the player can enjoy the process until the value of the double-up challenge execution counter reaches “0”. In the present embodiment, since the actual number of times of opening is not greater than 8, when a lottery is won in the double-up challenge, a lottery (for example, the number of times of display opening is greater than 8) (for example, When the lottery is won, the number of times the display is released is 16), it was always out of place, but this is not the only case. For example, the lottery data that is larger than the actual number of releases is deleted. By doing so, the amount of data to be stored can be reduced.

[Short-time lottery table for display]
The short time display lottery table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that even if the short display time lottery table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The display short time lottery table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for drawing lots of short time numbers to be displayed in the short time double up challenge described later in detail. In the short time lottery table for display, as shown in FIG. 12, the short time number, the reference short time number, the magnification, the random number value that is won, and the random number value that is not won are stored in association with each other. Yes. The number of time reductions is the number of times the time reduction state determined in the main control circuit 60 is continued. The reference short time count is the short time display time actually displayed in the short time double up challenge.

  Specifically, in the short time display lottery table B1 where the short time number is “10”, when the reference short time number is “10” and the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification Is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B2 where the time reduction number is “20”, when the reference time reduction number is “20”, if the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification is When it is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B2 where the time reduction number is “20”, when the reference time reduction number is “10” and the selected magnification is “1”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B2 where the time reduction number is “20”, when the reference time reduction number is “10” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B2 where the time reduction number is “20”, when the reference time reduction number is “10”, if the selected magnification is “4” or “8”, the winning combination is not won. .

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B3 where the time reduction number is “40”, when the reference time reduction number is “40”, if the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification is When it is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B3 where the time reduction number is “40”, when the reference time reduction number is “20” and the selected magnification is “1”, the random number values are “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B3 where the time reduction number is “40”, when the reference time reduction number is “20” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B3 where the time reduction number is “40”, when the reference time reduction number is “20”, if the selected magnification is “4”, “8”, it is not won. .

  Also, in the short time display lottery table B3 where the short time number is “40”, if the reference short time number is “10” and the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is won. In addition, in the short time display lottery table B3 where the short time number is “40”, when the reference short time number is “10” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B3 where the time reduction number is “40”, when the reference time reduction number is “10” and the selected magnification is “4”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. Further, in the short time display lottery table B3 where the short time number is “40”, if the reference short time number is “10” and the selected magnification is “8”, the winning combination is not won.

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “80”, if the selected magnification is “1”, the winning is selected and the selected magnification is When it is “2”, “4”, “8”, it is not won.

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “40” and the selected magnification is “1”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “40” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number values are “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display short time lottery table B4 where the short time number is “80”, when the reference short time number is “40”, if the selected magnification is “4”, “8”, it is not won. .

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “20”, if the selected magnification is “1”, it is won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “20” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “20” and the selected magnification is “4”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display short time lottery table B4 where the short time number is “80”, if the reference short time number is “20” and the selected magnification is “8”, the winning combination is not won.

  In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “10”, the selected winning is “1”. Further, in the short time display lottery table B4 where the short time number is “80”, when the reference short time number is “10” and the selected magnification is “2”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 127 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 128 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the short time lottery display table B4 where the short time number is “80”, when the reference short time number is “10” and the selected magnification is “4”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 63 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 64 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won. In addition, in the display time reduction number lottery table B4 where the time reduction number is “80”, when the reference time reduction number is “10” and the selected magnification is “8”, the random number value is “0” to “0”. If it is 31 ”, it is won, and if the random number value is“ 32 ”to“ 255 ”, it is not won.

  In this way, when the lottery is won, the reference time reduction number and the magnification are multiplied and stored. As a result, the standard number of short times does not exceed the number of short times, and a natural presentation can be performed. In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, since the double-up challenge is configured to end when the reference time reduction count is 80 or more, the display when the reference time reduction count is “80”. The short-time lottery table is not referred to. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the standard short-time number is 80 or more, the short-time lottery table is displayed when the standard short-time number is “80”. The double-up challenge may not be completed until the double-up challenge execution count reaches “0”. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability is set so that the displayed time reduction number does not exceed the actual time reduction number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display time reduction number exceeds the time reduction number. In this case, it is preferable that the display is finally performed so that the number of times of display time is less than or equal to the number of times of time reduction. Thereby, the player can enjoy the process until the value of the double-up challenge execution counter reaches “0”. Further, in the present embodiment, since the actual number of time reductions does not become larger than 80 times, when the lottery is won in the double-up challenge, the lottery (for example, the display time reduction number becomes larger than 80 times) When the lottery is won, lottery with a display time reduction of 160 times is always out of place, but this is not limiting, for example, deleting lottery data that is larger than the actual time reduction number By doing so, the amount of data to be stored can be reduced. Also, as will be described in detail later, the double-up challenge was not executed when the time-short state was not reached, but this is not limiting. For example, even when the time-short state does not occur, the double-up challenge is executed and the time-short state is entered. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the transition and to improve the interest in the game.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “0” to “9”, “−”), the big hit gaming state The game state transitions to the big hit game state on the condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and has become a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9”, etc.). Will be.

  In addition, on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, when the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, as in the special symbol, the variable symbol variable display is also executed as shown in FIG. 13B. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 13C, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column. Then, at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “0” to “9”. In this case, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 13D, a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the decorative symbols of a plurality of rows become reach as shown in FIG. 13 (E) and become a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged) as shown in FIG. 13 (F). Thereafter, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), even when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is variably displayed and is not derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 14, the number-of-releases double-up challenge is executed. In this open count double-up challenge, another game for recognizing the open count of the big prize opening 39 per round in the big hit game state is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, one of the magnifications can be selected from “1 ×”, “2 ×”, and “4 ×”. As shown in FIG. The magnification is selected according to the operation. In this case, the displayed number of initial releases is one. The displayed number of times of opening is referred to as the number of times of opening the display, and during the challenge, it may not coincide with the actually determined number of times of opening.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (C), an open count double-up challenge is started. As shown in FIG. 14 (D), when the challenge is successful, the displayed open count is multiplied by the magnification. Specifically, when the displayed number of display releases is one, “double” is selected, and when the challenge is successful, the number of display releases is two. If successful, the double-up challenge may be started again.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (E), if the challenge fails, the number of display releases to be displayed is not multiplied by the magnification, and the number of times of display release is one. As shown in FIG. Is displayed once.

  If the actual number of releases per round does not match the number of displayed releases, the display opening number display screen is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), the display is changed again, and as shown in FIG. 16 (C), an effect is produced in which the number of display releases is promoted.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state is started, as shown in FIG. 15, a short-time double-up challenge is executed during the round. In this time-short double-up challenge, another game is performed for recognizing the time-short number that the time-short state is continued after the end of the big hit game state.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the magnification can be selected from “1 ×”, “2 ×”, and “4 ×”. As shown in FIG. The magnification is selected according to the operation. In this case, the displayed initial time reduction is 10 times. Note that the displayed short time count is referred to as “display short time count”, and may not coincide with the actually determined short time count during the challenge.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), a time reduction double-up challenge is started, and as shown in FIG. 15 (D), when the challenge is successful, the displayed display time reduction is multiplied by the magnification. Specifically, when the displayed number of display times is 10 times, “4 times” is selected, and when the challenge is successful, the number of times displayed is 40 times. In addition, if successful, the double-up challenge may be started again.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), if the challenge fails, the displayed display time count is not multiplied by the magnification, and the display time is reduced to 10 times. As shown in FIG. Is displayed 10 times.

  If the actual short time count does not match the displayed short time count, a display screen for the short display time is displayed as shown in FIG. 16D, and then the screen shown in FIG. Thus, the display is changed again, and as shown in FIG. 16 (F), an effect that the number of times of display shortage is promoted is performed.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 and FIGS. 21 to 30 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 executes special symbol control processing relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 33, and the decorative symbols. (Step S15).

  In this process, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol control processing relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 (step S16). Then, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable display such as a special symbol and a normal symbol in accordance with the result of executing the special symbol control process and the normal symbol control process (step S19).

  As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process is completed, the special symbol control process, the normal symbol control process, and the symbol display device control process are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In particular, in this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number on the condition that a winning of a game ball to the start port 44 is detected. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit. The main CPU 66 includes various timers such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39. Update processing is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46).

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a command output process for supplying various commands to the sub control circuit 200 (step S47). Then, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126 (step S49). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19, the numerical values drawn on the sides of the respective processes indicate the control state flags corresponding to the respective processes, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is executed according to the numerical value of the control state flag. The special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a control state flag (step S71).

  In each process described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows any one of the processes to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step.

  Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol memory check process (step S72). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the special symbol variation time management process described later is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when there is no reserved number, the main CPU 66 performs a demo display process for displaying a demo screen.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol variation time management process (step S73). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation to the waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after the determination, the special symbol display time management process described later is set to be executed.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol display time management process (step S74). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. . In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, the big hit start interval management process described later is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, the special symbol game end process described later is set to be executed.

  If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it executes a big hit start interval management process (step S75). In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. That is, such a main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a variable winning device control unit that performs control to displace the shutter 40 in the open state in a predetermined manner during the big hit gaming state. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute a process for opening a special prize opening which will be described later.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening opening process (step S76). In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is a predetermined number or more, and the opening upper limit time (large). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied).

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the extra ball remaining ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time for monitoring the remaining balls in the big prize opening has elapsed, it is set to execute the monitoring process for the residual balls in the big prize mouth described later.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (step S77). In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the number of times of release is equal to or greater than the maximum value (the final round) is satisfied.

  When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, the jackpot end interval processing described later is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening, which will be described later, is set to be executed.

  When the main CPU 66 determines that the special winning opening opening number counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening release number maximum value, the main CPU 66 executes waiting time management processing before the special winning opening reopening (step S78). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the variables located in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to open the special winning opening 39. That is, such a main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a variable winning device control unit that performs control to displace the shutter 40 in the open state in a predetermined manner during the big hit gaming state. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, the above-described process for opening the special winning opening is set to be executed again.

  When the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening number counter is equal to or larger than the maximum value for the big opening number, the big hit end interval process is executed (step S79). In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, the special symbol game end process described later is set to be executed.

  The main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. Become.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol game ending process when the big hit gaming state is ended or is lost (step S80). In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, the special symbol storage check process described above is set to be executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the special symbol memory check processing, special symbol variation time management processing, special symbol display time management processing, and special symbol game end processing shown in FIG. 19 are executed at a predetermined timing. Become.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The special symbol memory check process, the special symbol variation time management process, the special symbol display time management process, and the jackpot start interval management process shown in FIG. 19 are executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the jackpot gaming state is executed. Become.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, and “06” when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, thereby releasing the big prize opening shown in FIG. The middle processing, the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, and the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening are executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit game is executed.

  In the case where the big hit game is being executed and the end condition for the big hit game state is satisfied, by setting “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” in this order, FIG. The big winning opening opening process, the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, the big hit end interval process, and the special symbol game end process are executed at predetermined timings, and the big hit gaming state is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). When the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of holds is “0” (step S102). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  If the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process (step S103). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the data indicating the number of holds is “0”, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as the control state flag ( Step S104).

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a big hit determination process (step S105). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. .

  As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is in a probable variation state, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the big hit determination table. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit determination unit.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol determination process (step S107). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol random number value and the result of the jackpot determination described above, a special A symbol is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In addition, when the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Thus, the special symbol display device 33 corresponds to an example of the big hit determination display means for displaying the result determined by the big hit determination means separately from the liquid crystal display device 32 (an example of the display means). Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a variation pattern determination process (step S109). In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined as described above. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol display device 33 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command.

  Then, the main CPU 66 sets the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer (step S110), and executes processing for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol determination processing]
The special symbol determination process in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S200). The main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result in step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S201. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to step S211.

  In step S201, the main CPU 66 determines a stop symbol value based on the jackpot symbol random value. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 8), determines stop symbol value data based on the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines the determined jackpot symbol value data Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S202). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 8), determines a gaming state request flag value based on the jackpot symbol random number value, sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S203), and step S204. Move processing to.

  In step S204, the main CPU 66 sets jackpot start interval time data (step S204). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S205.

  In step S205, the main CPU 66 sets data related to the number of times of winning the prize opening is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S205). In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 7), determines the number of times of opening and opening time of the big winning opening 39 based on the random number for jackpot determination extracted at the time of starting winning, Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 70. That is, when the main CPU 66 determines to shift to the big hit gaming state, the main winning prize port 39 and the shutter 40 are changed from the closed state to the open state based on the determination result by the big hit determination table (including the release mode determination table). The number of times of displacement per round to be displaced and the displacement time are determined. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a displacement number determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 8), reads the derived symbol designation command (jacket), and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The derived symbol designation command stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S207.

  In step S207, the main CPU 66 performs a gaming state confirmation process (step S207). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the time-saving flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and confirms whether the current gaming state is a time-saving state or a non-time-saving state. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the transition gaming state determination table (see FIG. 9), and determines the gaming state data after the big hit based on the gaming state request flag value and the gaming state confirmation result (step). S208), set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S209). The gaming state data after the big hit stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can recognize the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S211, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 8), reads out the loss stop symbol value (00H), and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S212.

  In step S212, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 8), reads out the derived symbol designation command (displacement), and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The derived symbol designation command stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The special symbol display time management process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and the waiting time timer is “0”. Is determined (step S132). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S133. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 Exit the subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, it moves the process to step S141.

  In step S <b> 134, the main CPU 66 clears the big hit flag located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 clears the high probability flag, the hour / hour flag, and the hour / times counter located in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S135). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S136.

  In step S136, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S137). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S138.

  In step S138, the main CPU 66 sets the maximum winning opening maximum opening number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the opening number of the large winning opening 39 determined in step S205, and the large winning opening maximum opening number display LED pattern. Data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S139). Thus, the maximum number of times that the special winning opening 39 is displaced to the open state is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S140.

  In step S <b> 140, the main CPU 66 sets a big hit start display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The big hit start display command stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Thus, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the big hit is started and information about the big hit (the number of times the big winning opening 39 is opened, the opening time, etc.). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S141, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the time reduction counter is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a value from the time-count counter located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines whether or not the time-count counter is “0”. If the main CPU 66 determines that the hour / count counter is “0”, it moves the process to step S145. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the time counter is not “0”, the main CPU 66 subtracts “1” from the value of the time counter (step S142). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S143. In this process, the main CPU 66 may be configured to continue the time-saving state until the next big hit gaming state when the time-saving number is not set. Further, for example, when there is a time reduction state and the time reduction count is set to “−”, it is determined in step S141 that the time reduction counter is “0”, and control is performed so that steps S142 to S144 are not executed. Thus, the time-short state may be continued until the next big hit gaming state is entered.

  In step S143, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the time-count counter that is subtracted in step S142 is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the time counter is “0”, the main CPU 66 clears the time flag located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S144), and moves the process to step S145. This terminates the time saving state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the time-count counter is not “0”, it moves the process to step S145.

  In step S145, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S301). Then, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing for updating random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S302).

  As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 26, the sub CPU 206 analyzes the received command and executes a command analysis process corresponding to the analyzed command (step S303). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, the sub CPU 206 executes a button operation reception process for performing control according to the operation button 50 (step S304). Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a display control process for performing image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 (step S305). Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sounds generated from the speakers 46L and 46R (step S306) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps (step S307). When this process ends, the process is transferred again to the random number update process.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process is completed, the lamp control process is repeatedly executed from the random number update process.

[Button operation acceptance processing]
The button operation acceptance process in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a button operation is detected (step S351) and whether or not the button operation is valid (step S352). The condition for enabling the button operation is that the release number double-up challenge execution flag or the short-time number double-up challenge execution flag is turned on. When the sub CPU 206 detects the button operation and determines that the button operation is valid, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S353. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not detect the button operation or determines that the button operation is not valid, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  In step S353, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the time-saving number double-up challenge execution flag is on. At this time, the short-time double-up challenge execution flag is turned on in step S443 described later, and turned off in step S378. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the short-time double-up challenge execution flag is on, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S354. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the short-time number double-up challenge execution flag is off, that is, the release number double-up challenge execution flag is on, the process proceeds to step S355.

  In step S354, the sub CPU 206 executes a time-saving double-up challenge execution process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, the sub CPU 206 executes another game called a time-saving double-up challenge. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S355, the sub CPU 206 executes an open times double-up challenge execution process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, the sub CPU 206 executes another game called the number-of-releases double-up challenge. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S352 described above, the sub CPU 206 is configured not to execute another game when there is no button operation. That is, if the operation means such as the operation button 50 is not operated, the sub CPU 206 does not execute another game and executes another game only when the operation means is operated. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to operate the operation means to perform another game, and to promote the execution of the other game, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer (step S401). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, the sub CPU 206 reads command data from a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402). Subsequent processing will be described in detail below. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  If it is determined that there is a reception command, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the read command data (step S403). If the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the variation pattern designation command, it will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 27, but various effect patterns such as a decoration pattern variation pattern and an image effect pattern for displaying a background image are displayed. The effect pattern determination process to determine is performed (step S404). In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs an effect relating to the number-of-opening double-up challenge for displaying the number of times of opening. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, when determining that the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the derived symbol designation command has been received based on the read command data (step S406). When the sub CPU 206 determines that the derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes a derived ornament symbol determination process for determining a decorative symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command (step S407). finish. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S408.

  On the other hand, when determining that the derived symbol designation command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the jackpot start command has been received based on the read command data (step S408). When determining that the jackpot start command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes a double-up challenge execution process for producing an effect related to the short-time double-up challenge for displaying the short-time number, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. (Step S409), this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the jackpot start command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S410), and ends this subroutine.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The button effect pattern determination process in FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the sub CPU 206 determines an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command (step S421). As a result, an effect corresponding to one variable display of the special symbol is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S422.

  In step S422, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a big hit. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a big hit, it turns on the number-of-releases double-up challenge execution flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S423), and moves the process to step S424. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not a big hit, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S424, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of releases per 1R is “1”. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 recognizes the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 39 based on the jackpot start display command, and determines whether or not the number of times of opening is “1”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is “1”, it moves the process to step S425. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is not “1”, it moves the process to step S427.

  In step S425, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display opening number lottery table A1 (see FIG. 11), and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the opening number double-up challenge based on the actual number of opening times. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times of opening (number of times of displacement). The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “1” to a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S426). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S427.

  In step S427, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of releases per 1R is “2”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is “2”, it moves the process to step S428. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is not “2”, it moves the process to step S430.

  In step S428, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display opening number lottery table A2 (see FIG. 11), and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the opening number double-up challenge based on the actual number of opening times. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times of opening (number of times of displacement). The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “2” to the double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S429). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S430.

  In step S430, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of releases per 1R is “4”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is “4”, it moves the process to step S431. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is not “4”, it moves the process to step S433.

  In step S431, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display opening number lottery table A3 (see FIG. 11), and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the opening number double-up challenge based on the actual number of opening times. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times of opening (number of times of displacement). The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “3” to a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S432). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S433.

  In step S433, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of releases per 1R is “8”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is “8”, it moves the process to step S434. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of times of opening is not “8”, it moves the process to step S436.

  In step S434, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display opening number lottery table A4 (see FIG. 11), and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the opening number double-up challenge based on the actual number of opening times. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times of opening (number of times of displacement). The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “4” to a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S435). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S436.

  In step S436, the sub CPU 206 turns on the button validation flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Thus, the sub CPU 206 performs another game for performing another game for displaying the number of displacements per round in the big hit gaming state according to the type of the big hit gaming state, such as the number of times the big winning opening 39 is opened and the opening time. The number of times will be determined. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of another game determination unit. In the present embodiment, when the big hit is not made, the double-up challenge is not executed and the operation button 50 is not activated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the variation pattern is selected (for example, when it becomes super reach), the double up challenge may be executed and the operation button 50 may be activated. Thereby, the expectation for the transition to the big hit gaming state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

[Double-up challenge execution process]
The button double-up challenge execution process in FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28, the sub CPU 206 turns on the short time double-up challenge execution flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S443), and moves the process to step S444.

  In step S444, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the received gaming state is “01” or “06”. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the received gaming state is “01” or “06” based on the gaming state data after the big hit received from the main control circuit 60. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is “01” or “06”, it moves the process to step S445. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is not “01” or “06”, it moves the process to step S447.

  In step S445, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display time reduction number lottery table B1 (see FIG. 12), and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the time reduction number double-up challenge based on the actual time reduction number. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “1” to a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S446). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S447.

  In step S447, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the received gaming state is “02” or “07”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is “02” or “07”, it moves the process to step S448. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is not “02” or “07”, it moves the process to step S450.

  In step S448, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display time reduction number lottery table B2 (see FIG. 12) and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the time reduction number double-up challenge based on the actual time reduction number. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “2” to the double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S449). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S450.

  In step S450, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the received gaming state is “03” or “08”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is “03” or “08”, it moves the process to step S451. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is not “03” or “08”, it moves the process to step S453.

  In step S451, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display time reduction number lottery table B3 (see FIG. 12) and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the time reduction number double-up challenge based on the actual time reduction number. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “3” to a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S452). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S453.

  In step S453, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the received gaming state is “04” or “09”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is “04” or “09”, it moves the process to step S454. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the received gaming state is not “04” or “09”, it moves the process to step S456.

  In step S454, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display time reduction number lottery table B4 (see FIG. 12), and determines a plurality of types of magnifications that can be set by the player in the time reduction number double-up challenge based on the actual time reduction number. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the player in another game based on the determined number of times. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value determination unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “4” to a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S455). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S456.

  In step S456, the sub CPU 206 turns on the button validation flag positioned in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In this way, the sub CPU 206 performs another game for displaying the number of times for which the time saving state is continued according to the type of the jackpot gaming state, such as the presence / absence of the time saving state and the number of continuations after the end of the big hit gaming state. The number of games will be determined. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of another game determination unit.

[Opening number double-up challenge execution processing]
The number-of-releases double-up challenge execution process in FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, the sub CPU 206 subtracts “1” from the double-up challenge execution number counter located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S361). Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the currently selected magnification and performs a lottery (step S362). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the magnification selected in accordance with the operation of the operation button 50. That is, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the set values determined from the plurality of set values in accordance with the operation of the operation unit. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value selection unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number value, and determines whether or not the lottery is won based on the reference display opening number lottery table (see FIG. 11) and the extracted random number value (step S363). ). That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a display lottery for displaying the number of display displacements per round based on the selected magnification (set value) selected. The sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a display lottery unit. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the lottery has been won, it moves the process to step S366. On the other hand, when determining that the lottery is not won, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S364.

  In step S366, the sub CPU 206 multiplies the current reference opening number by the selected magnification and sets it to the reference opening number. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines the number of display displacements by multiplying (calculating) a predetermined reference opening number (number of display displacements) by a magnification (set value) when winning in the display lottery described above. Will be. Further, according to the display opening number lottery table (FIG. 11), when the number of displacements is larger than a predetermined number of times, it is set so as not to win in the display lottery. If the winning is not a lottery, the multiplication factor is not multiplied, and the number of display displacements defined in advance is determined, which is smaller than the winning in the display lottery. The sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a display displacement number determination unit.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 displays the determined reference opening number (display displacement number) based on the lottery result of the display lottery and the set reference opening number, and displays the execution result of another game on the liquid crystal display device. Control (display means) 32 is performed. In addition, the sub CPU 206 performs control to display the result until the determined result is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 as the display timing. In addition, when the determined number of display releases is smaller than the determined number of releases per round, the sub CPU 206 displays again the number of display releases that is the same as the number of releases. The sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a display control unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the double-up challenge execution counter is “0” (step S367). The sub CPU 206 reads a value from a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and determines whether or not the double-up challenge execution number counter is “0”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the double-up challenge execution counter is “0”, it moves the process to step S369 without executing step S368. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the double-up challenge execution counter is not “0”, it moves the process to step S368.

  In step S368, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reference opening count is 8 or more. The sub CPU 206 reads the reference release count positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and determines whether the reference release count is 8 or more. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the reference release count is 8 or more, it moves the process to step S369. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the reference release count is less than 8, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine without executing step S369.

  On the other hand, in step S364, the sub CPU 206 sets “1” to the reference release count positioned in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and sets “0” to the double-up challenge execution count counter (step S365). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S369.

  In step S369, the sub CPU 206 sets the release count double-up challenge execution flag to OFF. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In this way, the sub CPU 206 doubles up the number of times of opening based on the determined number of different games, the selected rate (setting value), and the determined number of times of opening (displacement number) of the big winning opening 39. A challenge (another game) will be executed. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of another game execution unit.

  Therefore, based on the result of determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, the number of displacements per round for displacing the variable winning device from the second state to the first state and the number of displacements are displayed. Select the number of different games to be performed in different games and multiple types of setting values that can be set by the player in different games, and based on them, execute different games and display the execution results. Another game can be executed without taking into consideration, and by promoting the execution of another game, the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the execution result of another game can be recognized before it can be recognized whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without reducing the effect of the effect in the other game. it can.

  In addition, a set value can be selected according to the player's operation, and when winning in the display lottery, the number of display displacements per round is calculated by a multiple of that value. Will be decided, giving the opportunity to participate in the game and improving the interest in the game.

  Also, the set value can be selected according to the player's operation, and even if it is not a win in the display lottery, the display displacement count is displayed although it is smaller than the win, so the player's operation Accordingly, the number of display displacements is determined, and an opportunity to participate in the game can be given to improve the interest in the game.

  In addition, when the number of display displacements in another game is small, the correct number of displacements can be displayed by displaying again the number of display displacements that is the same as the number of displacements that the variable prize-winning device actually displaces. can do.

[Time-saving double-up challenge execution processing]
The short time double-up challenge execution processing of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 30, the sub CPU 206 subtracts “1” from the double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S371). Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the currently selected magnification and performs a lottery (step S372). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the magnification selected in accordance with the operation of the operation button 50. That is, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the set values determined from the plurality of set values in accordance with the operation of the operation unit. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a setting value selection unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number value, and determines whether or not the lottery is won based on the short time count, the standard short time count, the referenced display short time count lottery table (see FIG. 11), and the extracted random number value. Is determined (step S373). That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a display lottery for displaying the number of display times per round based on the selected magnification (setting value) selected. The sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a display lottery unit. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the lottery has been won, it moves the process to step S375. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S374.

  In step S375, the sub CPU 206 multiplies the current reference time reduction count by the selected magnification and sets it to the reference time reduction count. That is, when the sub CPU 206 wins the display lottery described above, the sub CPU 206 determines the number of display times by multiplying (calculating) a predetermined reference time number by the magnification (setting value). In addition, according to the short time lottery display table (FIG. 12), the sub CPU 206 is set so as not to win in the display lottery when it is larger than the predetermined short time number. If the winning in the lottery is not successful, the multiplication factor is not multiplied, and is smaller than the winning in the display lottery, and the predetermined number of display times is determined in advance. The sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a display time reduction number determination unit.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 displays the determined reference time reduction number based on the lottery result of the display lottery and the set reference time reduction number, and displays the execution result of another game on the liquid crystal display device 32 (display means). Control to be displayed on the screen. Further, the sub CPU 206 performs display control until the jackpot gaming state is ended as the display timing. Further, when the determined display time reduction number is smaller than the determined time reduction number, the sub CPU 206 displays the display time reduction number that is the same as the time reduction number again. The sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a display control unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the double-up challenge execution counter is “0” (step S376). The sub CPU 206 reads a value from a double-up challenge execution number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and determines whether or not the double-up challenge execution number counter is “0”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the double-up challenge execution counter is “0”, it moves the process to step S378 without executing step S377. On the other hand, if the sub-CPU 206 determines that the double-up challenge execution counter is not “0”, it moves the process to step S377.

  In step S377, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reference time reduction count is 80 or more. The sub CPU 206 reads the reference short time count positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and determines whether the reference short time count is 80 or more. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the reference short time count is 80 or more, it moves the process to step S378. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the reference short time count is less than 80, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine without executing step S378.

  On the other hand, in step S374, the sub CPU 206 sets “10” to the reference short time count positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S378.

  In step S378, the sub CPU 206 sets the time-saving number double-up challenge execution flag to OFF. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 executes the time-saving double-up challenge (separate game) based on the determined number of different games, the selected magnification (setting value), and the determined time-saving times. It becomes. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of another game execution unit.

  Therefore, based on the result of determining whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, the number of time reductions for continuing the time reduction state, the number of other games for performing another game for displaying the time reduction number, and the player in another game by the player Since multiple types of setting values that can be set are selected, another game is executed based on them, and the execution result is displayed, it is possible to execute another game without taking the loss of the game ball into account. By promoting the execution of the game, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In addition, since the execution result of another game can be recognized before the game state after the end of the big hit game state can be recognized, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without reducing the effect of the effect in the other game. it can.

  In addition, the set value can be selected according to the player's operation, and when winning in the display lottery, the display time is calculated at the magnification, so the display time is determined according to the player's operation. As a result, it is possible to give an opportunity to participate in the game and improve the interest in the game.

  In addition, the set value can be selected according to the player's operation, and even if it is not a win in the display lottery, it is smaller than the case where it is a win, but the short time of display is displayed. Accordingly, the number of times for display is determined, and an opportunity to participate in the game can be given to improve the interest in the game.

  In addition, when the display time count in another game is small, the correct display time can be displayed by displaying the display time count that is the same as the actual time reduction count again, and the performance can proceed smoothly. it can.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the number of selectable magnifications is constant. However, the number of selectable magnifications is not limited to this, and may not be constant, for example. As a specific example, the larger the actual number of times of opening, the greater the number of magnifications.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there is no operation of the operation means, the display opening number and the display short time number are displayed as they are, but not limited thereto, for example, a minimum value that can be taken is defined. A value may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the actual number of times of opening and the number of times of display opening do not coincide with each other, the promotion effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the promotion effect may not be performed. In addition, when the actual number of time reductions does not coincide with the display time reduction number as a result, the promotion effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the promotion effect may not be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display opening count is displayed before the special symbol is derived and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special symbol may be derived and displayed. In addition, although the display time is displayed in the big hit game state, the display time is not limited to this. For example, the display time may be displayed before the special symbol is derived and displayed. Further, for example, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the display may be performed a short number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the magnification is selected and multiplied by the existing number of times of display opening and the number of times of display shortage depending on the result of another game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, addition may be used, and further subtraction or division may be used. That is, it is only necessary to calculate the set value instead of the magnification. Further, in this embodiment, when a different game fails, a specified value is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when another game fails, an operation such as subtraction or division may be performed only for the set value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 39 per round is the same number of times, but this is not limiting, and for example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 39 per round varies depending on the round. It may be configured.

  In the present embodiment, the double-up challenge is executed according to the number of times of opening and closing times of the big prize opening 39 per round. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be executed. In this case, a plurality of types of big hits (for example, 2R, 4R, 8R, 16R, etc.) with different numbers of rounds are provided, and a double-up challenge is executed when a big hit is made by lottery by lottery means. It is preferable that the double-up challenge is executed before the lottery determination display means displays the lottery result by the lottery means.

  In the present embodiment, the control circuit is configured to include a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub control circuit 200 The main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

[About the number of game state continuations]
A game board having a game area in which the game ball can roll, a passage detection means provided in the game area for detecting the passage of the game ball, and a condition that the passage of the game ball is detected by the passage detection means A random number extraction means for extracting a random number, a table storage means for storing a jackpot determination table in which a jackpot determination value corresponding to each of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states is stored, and a random number extracted by the random number extraction means And a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot determination table stored in the table storage means, wherein the jackpot determination If it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state by means, the advantageous condition after the big hit gaming state ends based on the determination result by the big hit determination table Another means for determining the number of continuations (including the short-time state and the probability variation state) and another game for displaying the number of continuations after the end of the big hit gaming state according to the type of the big hit gaming state Another game determining means for determining the number of games, and a setting value determining means for determining a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by a player in the different game based on the number of times of continuation determined by the number of times of continuation determination A setting value selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types of setting values determined by the setting value determination means, a display means for displaying information relating to a game, and the determination determined by the separate game determination means Based on the number of different games, the set value selected by the set value selecting means, and the number of continuations determined by the continuation number determining means, Another game execution unit and the gaming machine and a display control means for performing control to display an execution result by said another game execution means to said display means for.

  A game state transition control unit that performs control to end the big hit gaming state after it is determined by the big hit determination unit to shift to the big hit gaming state, and the display control unit includes the big hit gaming state by the gaming state transition control unit. A game machine characterized by performing a control to display an execution result by the separate game execution means on the display means before the game is ended.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising operation means operable by a player, wherein the setting value selection means selects a setting value in accordance with an operation of the operation means, and the separate game execution means is A display lottery means for performing a display lottery for displaying the number of display continuations on the display means based on the set value selected by the set value selection means; Display continuation number determination means for determining the display continuation number by calculating the set value for the displayed display continuation number, and the display control means is configured to display continuation determined by the display continuation number determination means. A game machine that controls to display the number of times on the display means.

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the display continuation number determination means does not calculate the set value when it is not won in the display lottery, but compared with a case where it is won in the display lottery. A game machine characterized by determining a predetermined number of continuous display times.

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display control means continues when the display continuation count determined by the display continuation count determination means is smaller than the continuation count determined by the continuation count determination means. A game machine, wherein the display continuation count that is the same as the count is displayed again.

[When not operating]
If the operation means is not operated, the separate game is not executed, and the separate game is executed only when the operation means is operated.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display device 39 Prize winning opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU

Claims (3)

The game state is divided into a normal game state, a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state that can be shifted to after the end of the specific game state. A gaming state control means capable of controlling;
Continuation number determination means for determining the continuation number of the special gaming state;
Another game execution means for performing another game for displaying the display continuation number indicating the continuation number of the special game state;
Operation can be provided to the player, a plurality of operating means capable of selecting one option from among a plurality of options,
Setting value determining means for determining a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by a player in the different game based on the number of continuing times determined by the continuing number of times determining means;
From among the set value a plurality of types of set values determined by the determining means, setting values for selecting one of the set values in response to one of the operation means is operated among the plurality of operating means by a player A selection means;
Display means for displaying information relating to the game;
Display control means for controlling the display means to display the execution result by the separate game execution means,
Each of the plurality of operation means is associated with each of the plurality of types of setting values,
The different game execution means is capable of executing the different game based on the setting value selected by the setting value selection means and the continuation count determined by the continuation count determination means .
The display control means includes
Production control corresponding to the selected set value can be executed in at least a part of the period controlled to the specific gaming state,
After performing the production control corresponding to the selected set value, the display control related to the continuation count is executed . The gaming state control means includes
A specific game determination means capable of determining whether or not to shift the game state to the specific game state in a period controlled to the normal game state or the special game state;
If it is determined by the determination by the specific game determination means that the gaming state is to be shifted to the specific gaming state, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state or the special gaming state to the specific gaming state. Is possible,
2. The control according to claim 1 , wherein when the condition for ending the specific gaming state is satisfied in the specific gaming state, control for shifting the gaming state from the specific gaming state to the special gaming state can be executed. The gaming machine described. The another game execution means includes
Display for performing a display continuation number lottery for displaying the display continuation number on the display unit based on the setting value selected by the setting value selection unit and the reference continuation number for calculating the setting value Continuation number lottery determination means,
The display continuation number lottery determination means does not calculate the set value when it does not win in the display continuation number lottery, and is smaller than the case where it wins in the display continuation number lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display continuation count is determined.

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