JP5861143B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a symbol for notifying a result of a lottery performed due to a game ball entering a start opening.

  In the current general pachinko machines, when a launched game ball rolls in the game area and enters the starting port, a random number is extracted due to the entered ball, and it is determined during the big hit game, while the pattern is changing It is determined whether or not a special game is caused on the condition that the symbol is not being displayed, and symbol variation for informing the determination result is started <Patent Document 1>. Thereby, the timing of the start of symbol change of the pachinko gaming machine is when the game ball enters the start port or when the determination result is confirmed and displayed (when there is a pending storage).

  On the other hand, in a spinning-type game machine, if the lottery start condition is satisfied with a predetermined number of game media inserted, the start lever is operated at any timing by the player, and the spinning cylinder starts to rotate. <Patent Document 2>.

JP 2006-006630 A JP 05-003943 A

  As described above, in the case of a revolving type gaming machine, if the lottery condition is satisfied, the player can start the change at an arbitrary timing, so the player starts the change without noticing. There is no such situation. On the other hand, in a ball game machine, the timing of entering the game ball into the start opening (the start timing of the symbol) is determined by the return of the launched game ball, so the symbol start is repeated at the timing the player wants. It was almost impossible, and there was a risk of missing the start of the change without knowing if you look away from the game area.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of giving an opportunity to change a symbol at an arbitrary timing, such as a swivel type game, based on a variation start condition unique to a pachinko gaming machine.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A player plays a game by firing a game ball in the game area, starts variable display of identification information on the variable display unit based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and displays a specific display result on the variable display unit A gaming machine that transitions the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when is displayed,
In response to the variable display in the variable display unit, an effect display unit that performs effect variable display of multiple types of effect identification information,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A determination means for determining whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display unit is the specific display result when starting variable display of identification information based on establishment of the start condition;
Variable display time determining means for determining the variable display time of the identification information starting from the variable display section based on the determination result of the determining means;
The variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means is composed of a shortened operation effective period that can be shortened and a variable display confirmation period in which variable display is continuously performed for a predetermined period from the end of the shortened operation effective period. And
When the operating means is operated during the shortened operation valid period, the shortened operation valid period is terminated,
The effect identification information is a bullet ball game machine which starts an effect variable display when the shortening operation valid period ends and ends the effect variable display when the variable display confirmation period ends.

  The predetermined start condition for starting the variable display of the identification information in the variable display part is that a random number is extracted due to the game ball entering the start port arranged in the game area. After the start condition is established, it may be determined that the jackpot is not being hit, the symbol is not changing, or the symbol indicating the display result is not being displayed.

  Random numbers acquired (extracted) due to the entry of one game ball into the starting port may be multiple types, in addition to a random number for determination (big hit) used to determine whether or not to cause a big hit It is preferable to use a random number that is used to determine the type of symbol to be determined and displayed as a display result according to at least the determination result of the random number for determination and the variation content (variable display time) of the symbol. It may be a design determining random number, a reach determining random number, or a variation pattern determining random number.

  A plurality of start openings may be provided. In this case, a first start opening where the winning rate does not change and a second start opening formed by a variable winning device are provided, and the game balls are caused to enter the first start opening. Based on the random number acquired based on the random number acquired based on the random number acquired, the determination result of the determination means is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol, and the game ball enters the second starting port A determination unit may be implemented, and the determination result of the determination unit may be fixedly displayed on the second special symbol. The variable winning device serving as the second starting port may be configured so that the size of the ball opening is opened, closed, or enlarged, and may be an ordinary electric accessory. The ordinary electric accessory may have a configuration in which no game ball enters at the time of closing or a configuration in which it is difficult to enter.

  After the end of the specific gaming state, it may be a privilege gaming state, and the privilege gaming state may be a state where the player is more advantageous than the normal gaming state in the gaming state where the obtained random number is determined. A state in which the probability that a big hit will occur is set higher than the normal gaming state (also referred to as a high probability state or a probable variation state), or a state in which the number of executions of special judgment means per unit time is large (short-time state) Alternatively, a gaming state in which a high probability state and a short time state are simultaneously performed may be used. If the start opening is a variable winning device, the short time state is set so that the operating time of the variable winning device is set longer, and the number of times of execution of the special determination means increases due to an increase in the number of balls entered into the variable winning device, It is good also as a state in which how to decrease is less than a normal state.

  The effect display unit may be a device controlled by a sub-control device that controls a plurality of effect devices based on a command received from a main control device that controls the progress of the game.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player may be any device that is connected to a main control device that controls the progress of the game and can detect the player's operation, and may be a so-called push button, a jog dial, A stick lever or an infrared sensor may be used to detect a player's movement.

  The determination whether the display result derived and displayed on the variable display unit performed by the determination means is the specific display result is determined by the random number extracted due to the game ball entering the start port arranged in the game area. Alternatively, it may be determined by comparing with a preset random number.

  The variable display time determining means starts variable display based on the random number acquired at the same time as the random number to be compared and judged by the determining means (due to entering the starting port) and the gaming state at the time of determining the variable display time. The time from the start to the end may be determined, and the shortening operation valid period constituting the variable display time in that case may be a period set in advance by a predetermined condition.

  Further, the variable display time determination means may include a variable display determination period determination means, and the variable display determination period determination means may be configured to determine the variable display determination period at the end of the shortening operation effective period. The random number for the display confirmation period determining means to determine the variable display confirmation period may be when the variable display confirmation period determination means is implemented, that is, when the shortening operation effective period ends.

  The shortening operation effective period determined by the variable display confirmation period determining means is changed according to the type or / and gaming state of the most recent big hit symbol at the end of a specific gaming state (big hit game) from a plurality of types of shortening operation effective periods The shortened operation valid period may be constant until the next jackpot occurs or / and the game state changes.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of claim 1, when winning at the start opening while maintaining the gameability of winning at the start opening at a timing difficult to predict due to the return of the game ball, the symbol of the symbol at any timing Since the fluctuation can be started, it is possible to reduce oversight from the beginning of the fluctuation. Further, the shortening operation valid period is an interval time until variable display is started, so that the player can determine the timing of starting the change during the interval.

Front view of pachinko machine 50 The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The back view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game machine. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 1 showing a determination process 1 that is executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 2 showing a success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart 4 showing a right / fail determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart 5 showing a success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart 6 showing a right / fail determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing first variation instruction command reception processing 1 executed by a sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing first variation start instruction command reception processing 1 executed by a sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the 2nd fluctuation start instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The contents of the variable standby time of the first special figure set according to the combination of the gaming state and the jackpot symbol. The chart which shows an example of the kind of fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the fluctuation | variation waiting time which changes according to operation of the fluctuation | variation start button 67 (operation means). Effect display 1 in the change waiting display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The effect display 2 in the standby state which is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. 6 is a flowchart 1 showing a right / fail determination process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the second embodiment. 7 is a flowchart 2 showing a right / fail determination process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart 3 showing a right / fail determination process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing first variation instruction command reception processing 2 executed by a sub-integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing first variation start instruction command reception processing 2 executed by a sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective embodiments can be appropriately combined. It goes without saying that this is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of a ball game machine, has a structure in which each part is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1. In addition, a change start button 67 (corresponding to the operation means of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is arranged at the substantially upper center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display. A CR settlement display device having a device 59 is provided. In addition, this machine is configured to pay out prize balls outside the machine, but a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the released game balls are collected in the game machine and used in a circulating manner. The effects of the present invention are exhibited without any problems as an enclosed game machine that performs the above.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3.

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for directing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the effect display unit of the present invention), and the like, as in the known case. A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are disposed below the center case 5, and a gate 17 is disposed on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. The game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

  In the lower right part of the game area, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 are provided. And the 1st special symbol display device 9 and the 2nd special symbol display device 10 which consist of 7 segment display devices are arrange | positioned. The first special symbol display device 9 corresponds to a variable display unit in the present invention. In addition, it is difficult to reliably recognize the display content of the display device at this position, and the player who is playing the game pays attention to the display content of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the effect display unit in the present invention). Do.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. The first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not change.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 The normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol that has started to change display and has stopped after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination opens almost synchronously, and the ball entering the second start port 12 (detection of the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)) is performed. It is configured to be possible. In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven is normally 0.2 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state), 1.8 seconds (2 Times). Further, in this embodiment, the second starting port 12 is configured such that a game ball cannot be entered unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven, but it can be entered only by difficulty in entering the ball. It is good also as a simple structure.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects a game ball), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9. The predetermined period from the start is a temporary fluctuation period (corresponding to the shortening operation effective period of the present invention) that can be ended by operating the fluctuation start button 67. When the temporary fluctuation period ends, the main fluctuation that cannot be shortened is displayed. The predetermined symbol is displayed for a predetermined period (corresponding to the variable display final period of the present invention). Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory which is the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 performs the second operation. The special symbol starts changing display, stops after a predetermined time, and displays the confirmed symbol.

  The display of the effect symbol display device 6 in which the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the first special symbol) is fluctuating is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the temporary variation period performed from the start of the fluctuation. The effect variation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to is not performed, and the effect variation of the pseudo symbol is displayed from the start to the end of this variation.

  During the temporary variation period, the effect symbol display variation corresponding to the variation of the first special diagram is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but the variation display (internally this variation) is started by operating the variation start button 67. And the standby effect which alert | reports the standby | waiting time until a change display is started is performed. This is an effect notification for the player, since the first special figure has already fluctuated, but the pseudo symbol has not fluctuated, so that it appears to the player that the fluctuation has not yet started.

  During the variation of the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the second special symbol), the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the variation of the second special symbol. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are implemented with priority on the variation of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation of the first special symbol reserved memory To start.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost in synchronism, and the game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  In addition, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 are stored as reserved memory. While storing (storing) in the main control device 50, a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 to the sub integrated control device 83 (see FIG. 4) is performed. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball has passed through the memory and normal symbol operating gate 17 will be described as the normal figure reserved memory.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is 4). Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main controller 50 in the same manner as when there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

  If the first special figure start switch 11a or the second special figure start switch 12a detects a game ball and the number of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory in that case is less than 4, the extracted jackpot determination random number The big hit symbol determining random number 1, the big hit symbol determining random number 2, the small hit symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number are stored in the storage area as the first or second reserved memory.

  The various stored random numbers are compared with a preset value by a success / failure determination process, which will be described later, and if the success / failure determination result of the big hit determination random number is a big hit, it is based on the value of the big hit symbol determination random number The jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6.

  In addition, the pachinko machine in this embodiment is comprised as a probability fluctuation machine. More specifically, the games by the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment are roughly classified into a game in which the big prize opening 14 is closed and a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 14 is opened. In a broad classification, the normal gaming state and the probability variation state (high probability gaming state) that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state (the probability of being a big hit is easy and easy to hit), the short-time state ( Open extended state).

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. However, as described above, since the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are arranged outside the game area 3, it is difficult to visually recognize, and the mode of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol is distinguished. Since it is not easy, it is difficult for the player to determine the game state after the big hit game is finished according to the fixed display mode of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10. It has become.

  The probability variation state is set so that it can be transferred after the jackpot game with the probability variation symbol is finished, and if either of the normal gaming state or the probability variation state is a bonus game with the probability variation symbol, it shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. . Similarly, the normal gaming state is set to be able to transition after the jackpot game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and if the big game hits with the non-stochastic variation symbol in any of the normal gaming state or the probability variation state, after the jackpot game ends , Transition to the normal gaming state.

  After the transition to the normal gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the normal electric accessory is released when the opening extension function is activated. If the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the short time state of the present embodiment, the special symbol display time is shortened along with the special symbol variation time, but the normal symbol variation display is shortened. Thus, the fixed display of the normal symbol is performed many times within a predetermined time. Therefore, the number of times that the normal symbol hits within a certain time increases, and the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory also increases. In the short time state, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to be long (open extended state in which the open extension function operates), so that it becomes easy for a large number of game balls to win. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times of display of the second special symbol variation is further increased, and the player's possession balls are less likely to be reduced by the award balls obtained by winning the ordinary electric game winnings. , Can play an advantageous game.

  In the probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened similarly to the time-short state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function to open and extend the normal electric utility are the same as the short-time state, but in addition to the probability variation state, the probability of hitting a special symbol is high (a state where it is easy to hit a big hit). It becomes an advantageous gaming state (corresponding to the privilege gaming state of the present invention).

  FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 50, and an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The power base 85 includes a backup device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device is not drawn, but the launch control device is provided below (on the back side) of the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50, and is configured around the main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning game Detection signals such as a left winning port switch 31a that detects a game ball that has entered the mouth 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34, a variation start switch 67a that detects the operation of the variation start button 67, and the like are input. Is done.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special symbol display device 9 (first special symbol display device in the figure) and a second special symbol display device 10 (first figure in the drawing) connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. 2 special symbol display device) and normal symbol display device 7, first special symbol hold number display device 18 (first special figure hold number display device in the figure), second special symbol hold number display device 19 (first figure in the figure) 2 special figure hold number display device), the normal symbol hold number display device 8 (in the figure, the general figure hold number display device) is controlled to turn on.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second starting port 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. .

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 perform two-way communication. The payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The production symbol control device 82 receives data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub-integrated control device 83 according to inputs from the main control device 80). And the effect image such as the effect symbol is displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82. Therefore, the effect control by the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 does not affect the result of the determination as to whether or not the main control device 80 performs.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S80 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) The initial values are written in the work area (S15) and the like (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S80).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3966”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3966", the next process starts. Is returned to “0”, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. For example, if this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3966” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is updated once (3967 times), the initial random number value at that time is used as the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, the initial value random number at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determining random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “249” “87” “88”... “3966” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value.

  The big hit symbol determination random number 1 update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0". The big hit symbol determination random number 2 update process (S35) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 50 integers from “0” to “49”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0". The small-hit symbol determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 150 integers from “0” to “149”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0".

  The winning determination random number update process (S45) following S40 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. The winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determining random numbers, big hit symbol determining random numbers 1, big hit symbol determining random numbers 2, small hit symbol determining random numbers, The random numbers for reach determination and fluctuation pattern determination are used for drawing special symbols.

  The reach determination random number update process (S50) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and is the initial value “0”. Return to. In the normal probability state, the number of values that reach when the variable time reduction function is not activated is 21, and the values are “0” to “20”, and reach when the variable time reduction function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of values is 5, the values are “0” to “4”, the number of values that reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are “0” to “5”.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S55) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S60), confirmation of winning of the first start port 11 and second start port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number 1, a big hit symbol determination random number 2, a variation pattern determination random number, and a reach determination A plurality of random numbers such as random numbers are acquired, but the number that can be reserved is limited to 4 at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, respectively, and when the reserved memory is full, the game ball However, even if the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 wins, only the winning ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S65) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S65) ends, each output process (S70) such as an image output process is subsequently executed. In each output process (S70), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S60) that there is a winning game ball in each winning slot on the game board 1, the winning control device 81 receives the winning ball data to pay out the gaming ball as a winning ball. When the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal, the process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is output to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify the fact that an error is occurring. Each process to be output is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S75), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The remaining process subsequent to this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S80), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S75 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the big hit processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3967 from 0 to 3966) when the big hit determination random number is made one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. The hit determination random number update process (S45) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The start winning process includes various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17. This is a process of storing (storing) in the main control device 80 as a reserved storage. Further, in this process, a process for confirming whether or not the stored random number is a preset value is performed before performing the determination of whether or not to be described later, resulting from the balls entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 The process which transmits the various commands to perform to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 is performed. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special figure hold number display device 18, and the second special figure hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main control device 80 in the same manner as when there are stored numbers less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If a negative determination is made (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130. If an affirmative determination is made (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number Then, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit is a value that causes the big hit, and if the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect to win a jackpot (whether or not an effect that can expect a jackpot is possible even if the player loses).

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S120), and a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125).

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if an affirmative determination is made (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the second reserved memory, and 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S140), and the second reserved memory stored in the same manner as S110. Is determined in advance (S145).

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S145 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140 is sub The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination is negative (S160: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general figure hold memory counter indicating (S170), and a general figure hold memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general figure hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 receives an instruction signal for changing each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects the ordinary electric accessory (second starter 12) to open.

  Next, the success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process determines whether or not to shift to the big hit game (special game) based on the random value extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a. Based on the result of the determination, a special variation and an effect (pseudo) symbol are instructed for real variation display (corresponding to the variable display confirmation period of the present invention), and the combination of the latest jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot The temporary variation period (corresponding to the shortened operation effective period of the present invention) set in accordance with this is a process to be implemented as a stage before starting the present variation, and the process constituting the determination means and variable display time determination means of the present invention It becomes.

  In this embodiment, when the determination of whether or not the first hold storage is performed, the variation time of the first special symbol for notifying the result of the determination of appropriateness (corresponding to the variable display time of the present invention) is The temporary change period (which corresponds to the variable standby time of the present invention) that is executed immediately after the determination is added to the actual change period that is executed after the end of the temporary change period. When No. 67 (corresponding to the operating means of the present invention) is operated, the temporary variation period is forcibly terminated and the actual variation is started. Therefore, the configuration of the success / failure determination process 1 described below corresponds to the variable display time determination means of the present invention.

  When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played by confirming the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S200). If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the process returns and a negative determination, that is, a big hit game. If not medium (S200: no), it is determined whether or not the shortenable flag is 1 (S205). The shortenable flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, the temporary special variation period during which the first special symbol can be shortened by operating the variation start button 67 before the first variation starts. If the value is 0, the main controller 80 determines that the temporary fluctuation period is not in effect.

  If S205 is negative, that is, if the temporary change period of the first special symbol is not in effect (S205: no), whether the special symbol of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (this) (S210: no), if any of the fixed symbols of any special figure is in the fixed display (S215), it must be in the fixed display. (S215: no), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S220), and if it is a negative determination (S220: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S225), and S225 is negatively determined. If (S225: no), the process returns. If S220 or S225 is affirmative (S220: yes, S225: yes), the process proceeds to S230. According to the determination order of S220 and S225, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority.

  In S230, the number of pending storages to be determined is subtracted, and the pending storage shift process is performed (S230). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the special figure is the target of the determination of success / failure.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S235). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the high probability gaming state is determined, and if the value is 0, the normal gaming state is determined. If S235 is negative, that is, if it is a high probability gaming state (S235: no), a decision is made by comparing the random number for determining the big hit of the reserved memory that is the object of the success / failure determination with a preset probability change table used at the time of high probability. It is compared whether the target random number value matches the determination value in the probability variation table (S245). If S235 is an affirmative determination (S235: yes), the jackpot determination random number value of the pending storage that is the object of the determination is compared with a normal table having a preset normal probability (low probability), and the random number value to be determined is A comparison is made as to whether or not it matches the judgment value in the normal table (S240). In this embodiment, the probability variation table has a jackpot probability of 1/30, and the normal table has a setting of 1/300.

  In subsequent S250, it is determined whether or not the result of S240 or S245 is a big hit (same as the determination value) (corresponding to the determination means of the present invention). If the determination is affirmative, that is, if it is determined to shift to the jackpot game (S250: yes), symbol mode setting processing is performed (S255). In the symbol mode setting process, the content of the jackpot game is determined based on the type of the hold memory (first hold memory or the second hold memory) that is the target of the success / failure determination and the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 of the hold memory that is the determination target. And a symbol mode for determining the game state after the big hit game ends.

  The specific setting contents of the symbol mode are 10 round games at a rate of 1/3 and 15 rounds at a rate of 2/3 if the determination target is the first reserved memory. When 10 round games are set, the probability variation state (high probability) is set as the gaming state after the big hit game is ended, and 10000 is set to the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter. When the 15 round game is set, the normal state (low probability) is set as the game state after the end of the big hit game, and 100 is set in the hourly time counter.

  If the determination target is the second reserved memory, the contents of the jackpot game are all 15 round games. After the big hit game, the gaming state becomes a probability variation state (high probability) at a rate of 2/3, 10000 is set in the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter, and becomes a normal state (low probability) at a rate of 1/3. 100 is set in the counter.

  According to the setting contents of the symbol mode, in the present embodiment, the game ball to the second start port 12 is more than the case where a big hit is generated from the determination process of winning or fail based on the game ball entering the first start port 11. The big hit that arises from the winning / failing determination based on the entry is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, the short time state (including the probability variation state) in which the number of game balls entering the second starting port 12 increases can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in the sense that a large number of game balls can be acquired.

  Subsequent to S255, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determining random number 2 of the reserved storage to be determined (S260). This is a jackpot that displays on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 the type of jackpot determined by the setting of the symbol mode (the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is finished). In order to notify according to the type of symbol, this is a process for determining a symbol to be displayed from among symbol groups set for each symbol mode.

  However, as described above, in this embodiment, the type of special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 is difficult to distinguish, and the promotion performed during the jackpot game Since the game state after the end of the big hit game is notified by the production, the type of the big hit game and the type of the big hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 are associated with each other. However, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of the big hit game (the game state after the big hit game) according to the type of the special symbol (and the type of the big hit symbol of the pseudo (directed) design). Yes.

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S255 (S265). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game that sets the gaming state (the probability change flag and the short time flag that set the gaming state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer is configured to store specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), and store values corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  In addition, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of temporary variation periods of the first special symbol, and the types of temporary variation periods used from the end of the big hit game according to the combination of the gaming state at the time of the big hit and the type of the big hit symbol (This configuration is defined in the present invention as “the shortened operation valid period is changed to a period that varies depending on the type or / and gaming state of the most recent specific display result displayed on the variable display unit”). Equivalent to). Therefore, in the mode buffer setting process, a process for storing the temporary variation period after the end of the big hit game is also performed.

  Further, the contents of the temporary variation period determined by the combination of the game state at the time of jackpot and the jackpot symbol are as shown in the chart shown in (1) of FIG. 16, for example, when the game state is “normal probability, when opening extension is not activated. When the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit with the symbol 1, the temporary fluctuation period of the first special figure is set to 20 seconds. In this embodiment, there is no gaming state in which the opening extension function is not activated in the high probability gaming state, but when such a gaming state (high probability opening extension inoperative state) exists, the setting like the right end column is set. You may go. The temporary variation period stored as the mode buffer is set in the temporary variation period storage area at the end of the big hit game. The temporary variation period may be changed according to the number of first reserved memories at the time when the first special symbol starts the temporary variation period. For example, the content may be the content shown in (2) of FIG. This corresponds to the configuration of “the shortened operation valid period is selected according to the number of reserved storages stored in the reserved storage unit” of the present invention). In this case as well, it is preferable to set the temporary variation period to be shorter as the number of reserved memories increases.

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S255, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process which is the content of the big hit game is performed (S270), and the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the reserved memory subject to the determination of success / failure Based on the random number, a variation pattern that is a variation time of a symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 (second special symbol display device 10) and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S275). ). If the target of the process is the first special symbol, the variation pattern selected in S275 is the variation time (variable display confirmation period) of the variation that is performed after the provisional variation period (shortened operation valid period) ends. An example of the variation pattern in the present embodiment is the content of the chart shown in FIG. 17, which includes the variation pattern of this variation that starts after the temporary variation of the first special diagram and the variation pattern of the second special symbol. An example is shown.

  If S250 is negative, that is, loses (S250: no), it is determined whether the result of the comparison process of S240 or S245 is a small hit (S280), and if a positive determination is made (S280: yes), a small hit symbol is selected. Then, a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S270), and a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S275). If S280 is negative (S280: no), a lost symbol is selected (S290), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S275).

  Subsequent to S275, the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 8 to determine whether the determination target is the first special symbol (S300). If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), the symbol information selected in S260, S285, and S290; The fluctuation pattern information selected in S275 is temporarily stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area (S305), the time stored in the temporary fluctuation period storage area is referred to, the referred time is set as the temporary time (S310), and shortened. The possible flag is set to 1 (S315), the process of starting the temporary variation of the first special symbol is performed (S320), and the symbol information selected in S260, S285, S290 and the variation pattern information selected in S275 are started. The temporary variation period information is generated as a first variation instruction command and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S325). When the first special symbol starts temporary variation, the first special symbol display device 9 performs temporary variation until the set temporary variation period elapses or until the variation start button 67 is operated.

  If S300 is negative (S300: no), based on the variation pattern selected in S275, the second special symbol variation start process for directly controlling the second special symbol display device 10 and starting the variation of the second special symbol. In step S330, the variation pattern information selected in step S275 and the symbol information selected in steps S260, S285, and S290 are generated as a second variation start instruction command and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (step S335).

  Subsequent to S325 or S335, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9, and it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1, that is, whether or not the process is in the high probability gaming state (probability changing state) (S350). If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), decrement is performed from the probability variation counter for regulating the transition period to the high probability gaming state (S355), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (S360). If the determination is affirmative (S360: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S365). By this process, the high-probability gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (the determination of success / failure is performed with a low probability).

  Following the negative determination in S365, or S350, S360 (S350: no, S360: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1, that is, whether or not the processing time is in the time reduction state (open extension function is activated) ( S370). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, it is determined that the time reduction state and the open extension state are established, and if the value is 0, it is determined that the time reduction state and the open extension state are not established. If the determination is affirmative (S370: yes), decrement is performed from the time-counter for limiting the period for giving the time-short state (and the extended extension state) (S375), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time-shortage counter is 0 (S380). If the determination is affirmative (S380: yes), the hourly flag is set to 0 (S385). By this process, the time-short state and the open extended state are completed.

  Subsequent to the negative determination in S385 or S370, S380 (S370: no, S380: no), a state designation command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. (S390), return.

  Returning to FIG. 7, if S205 is positively determined, that is, if the first special symbol is in a temporary variation state (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart in FIG. 10 to determine whether or not the temporary variation period has ended (S400). If S400 is negative, that is, if it is still in the temporary variation period (S400: no), it is determined whether or not the signal of the variation start switch 67a has been detected, that is, whether or not the variation start button 67 has been operated (S425). If a negative determination is made (S425: no), the process returns.

  If S400 or S425 is affirmative, that is, if the temporary variation period has ended (S400: yes, S415: yes), a process of ending the temporary variation of the first special symbol is performed (S405) and stored in the variation pattern storage area The first special symbol display device 9 is directly controlled to perform the first special symbol variation start processing for starting the main variation of the first special symbol (S410), and the variation pattern storage area is referenced. Then, a first variation start instruction command for instructing the start of the pseudo symbol effect variation according to the main variation of the first special symbol is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S415), and the shortenable flag is set to 0. Set (S420) and return.

  Returning to FIG. 7, if S210 is affirmative, that is, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (main) (S210: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. If the determination is negative (S400: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S450: yes), the symbol variation display of the first special figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10 is terminated. Control is performed, and a confirmed symbol display process for transmitting a symbol confirmation command for ending the pseudo symbol variation display to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed (S455), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 7, if S215 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed (S215: yes), proceed to the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether or not (S500). If a negative determination is made (S500: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S500: yes), a process for ending the display of the fixed symbol display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed, and the pseudo symbol is determined to the sub integrated control device 83. A confirmed symbol display end process for transmitting a command for instructing to end the display is performed (S505).

  Subsequent to S505, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol on which the confirmed symbol is displayed is a big hit symbol (S510). If the determination is negative (S510: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S510: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S520). If the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0. (S525). Following the negative determination of S525 or S520 (S520: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S530). If the determination is affirmative (S530: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S535). By these processes, the gaming state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequent to the negative determination in S535 or S530 (S530: no), a process for starting the operation of the condition device is performed (S540), and a process for starting the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is performed (S545). A command for instructing a big hit start effect is transmitted to the control device 83 (S550), and the process returns. The condition device is a device necessary for the operation of the continuous action device for winning game in the big hit game, and the continuous accessory operation device is a device for continuously operating the special electric accessory of the big prize opening 14.

  The above is the determination processing 1 that is executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, when the determination of whether or not the first hold storage is performed is performed, the first special symbol starts the main variation after the predetermined temporary variation is performed, and the player operates the variation start button 67 during the temporary variation period. Alternatively, the change is started when a predetermined temporary change period ends. Therefore, only during the temporary fluctuation period, the player can start this fluctuation at an arbitrary timing.

  The temporary variation period is selected from a plurality of types according to the combination of the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot. For example, if the gaming state after the big hit shifts to the open extended state, the temporary variation period is set to an extremely short time, and even if the temporary variation is started, this variation is repeated without giving room to operate the variation start button 67. Thus, the change start button 67 can be played according to the game state being executed.

  Next, the first variation instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This process displays an effect corresponding to the temporary variation period on the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the effect display unit of the present invention) based on the first change instruction command (transmitted in S315) received from the main control device 80. The effect display mode selected until the first special symbol starts the main variation is selected from a plurality of effect display modes, and the pseudo-design effect mode corresponding to the main variation of the first special symbol is selected. It becomes a process to memorize.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first variation instruction command has been received (S600), and if it is a negative determination (S600: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S605), and the actual variation is determined after the temporary variation period ends based on the content of the received variation instruction command and the value of the distribution random number extracted in S605. In response to the first special symbol to be started, the sub-integrated control device 83 stores an effect display mode for starting the effect variation display on the effect symbol display device 6 and a pseudo symbol for final display. In detail, the first variation start instruction command is received from the main controller 80 until the first special symbol starts the main variation of the selected effect variation mode and pseudo symbol (S615). Until this is done, the process of temporarily storing in the storage area is performed (S620).

  Subsequent to S620, based on the temporary variation period of the first special symbol indicated by the first variation instruction command, a standby timer provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 is set (S625), and the standby described later in the effect symbol display device 6 is performed. An instruction signal for displaying the effect and the standby time notification effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S630, S635), and the process returns.

  The above is the first variation instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment. The first variation instruction command includes information indicating the length (time) of the temporary variation period, but this is for performing an effect of informing the remaining standby time on the effect symbol display device 6, If this effect is not performed, at the end of the temporary variation period, a command indicating the end of the temporary variation, that is, a first variation start instruction command for instructing the start of variation display of the first special symbol is transmitted from the main control device 80 (S415). Therefore, it is not necessary to put information indicating the temporary variation period in the first variation instruction command.

  Next, the first variation start instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This process refers to the temporarily stored effect variation mode and pseudo design based on the first variation start instruction command received from main controller 80 (transmitted in S415), and refers to the effect variation mode and pseudo An instruction signal for displaying the symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first variation start instruction command has been received (S700). If the determination is negative (S700: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), the temporarily stored effect is stored. The change mode and the pseudo symbol are referred to (S705), and an instruction signal for displaying the referred effect change mode and the pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S710), and the temporarily stored effect The memory of the variation mode and the pseudo symbol is deleted (S715), and the process returns.

  The above is the first variation start instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, when the first variation instruction command is received, the effect variation mode and the pseudo symbol to be confirmed are selected, and the selected effect variation mode and the pseudo symbol are temporarily stored until the first variation start command is received. However, instead of storing the selected effect variation mode and pseudo-symbol, the first variation instruction command itself or information indicating the variation pattern and the confirmed symbol is temporarily received until the first variation start instruction command is received. Storage random number is extracted when receiving the first variation start instruction command, and the effect variation displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 based on the extracted distribution random number and the stored first variation instruction command It is good also as a structure which selects an aspect and an effect design.

  The first change start instruction command is received when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the temporary change, or when the player operates the change start button 67 during the temporary change period. In the gaming state set to 0.5 seconds, the ratio of receiving the first change start instruction command increases due to the end of the temporary change period, and the change standby time is set to a long time such as 20 seconds or 15 seconds. In the gaming state, the ratio of receiving the first variation disclosure instruction command by the operation of the variation start button 67 increases.

  Next, the second variation start instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, in response to the reception of the second variation start instruction command (from S335) from the main control measure 80, an effect mode and a confirmed symbol to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are selected, and the selected effect mode is selected. Processing for instructing the effect design control device 82 to start display is performed.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the second variation start instruction command is received (S750). If the determination is negative (S750: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S750: yes), the distribution random number is extracted. (S755) Based on the content of the received second variation start instruction command and the value of the distributed random number extracted in S755, the variation on the effect symbol display device 6 corresponding to the second special symbol for starting variation An effect display mode for starting display and a pseudo symbol to be confirmed are selected from a plurality of types of variation modes and pseudo symbols stored in the sub-integrated control device 83 (S760), and the selected variation mode and pseudo symbol are selected. The instruction signal to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S765), and the process returns.

  Next, changes in the temporary change period and the variable display time according to the operation of the change start button 67 (operation means) will be described with reference to FIG. (1) shows a case where the game button 67 is not operated by the player during the temporary variation period. On the other hand, (2) shows a case where the change start button 67 is operated during the temporary change period when the same variable display time (same temporary change period + same main change time) as (1) is selected. ing.

  As shown in (1), if the change start button 67 is not operated during the temporary change period, the temporary change period ends at a time (A) when a preset time has elapsed, and the first special symbol is started from that time. This change is started and the change display is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed (B). At this time, as the display on the effect symbol display device 6 corresponding to the first special symbol, the standby effect is displayed during the temporary variation period, and the pseudo symbol corresponding to the main variation of the first special symbol is finished at the end of the temporary variation period. The display of the effect display mode is started, and the effect display mode of the pseudo symbol is ended together with the end of the variable display on the first special symbol display device 9.

  As shown in (2), when the change start button 67 is operated before the temporary change period reaches (A) after the determination of success or failure, the temporary change period ends at the time of the operation and (A) ( B) Start this fluctuation at the same time as between. At this time, the display on the effect symbol display device 6 corresponding to the first special symbol is simply shortened in accordance with the operation of the variation start button 67 from the standby effect display corresponding to the temporary variation period. The effect display mode of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the actual change to be started does not change regardless of whether or not the effect start button 67 is operated. Accordingly, the difference between the time from the determination process to (A) and the time from the determination process to the time when the change start button 67 is operated is the difference in the variable display time (reduced time) between (1) and (2). )

  Next, the standby effect display corresponding to the temporary variation of the first special symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. (1) is an example of the standby effect display, and the specific display content is displayed on the standby effect display section at the top of the screen by displaying a character string of “Waiting for change” and “Start changing by pressing the button!” The character (Tatsuyoshi Bear) is displayed on the screen.

  The lower part of the standby effect display unit is a pseudo symbol display unit, and the left middle right pseudo symbol is displayed in a stopped state as a variable standby state. The lower left of the pseudo symbol display section is a first special symbol reserved memory number display area, and the lower right is a second special symbol reserved memory number display area.

  When the determination of whether or not the first reserved memory is performed is performed, the first special symbol is actually temporarily changed, but the first special symbol display device 9 has poor visibility from the player, so the effect symbol display device 6 is stopped, and the above-described character string is displayed on the standby effect display section, so that the symbol variation for notifying the determination result is on standby, and the variation start button 67 is operated. Recognize that variable display starts.

  In (1), the pseudo symbol stops and waits, whereas in (2), the swinging operation is performed to distinguish it from the fluctuation stop state. The variable display time has started but the fluctuation has not yet started. Moreover, it produces that it is in a state where it is possible to start changing at any time by shaking.

  (1) and (2) in FIG. 20 are examples of effect display when the standby effect display unit notifies the remaining time until the start of this variation. In (1), the phrase “5 seconds until start” is added to (1) in FIG. The number of seconds to be displayed indicates the number of seconds until the actual variation actually starts, that is, the pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 starts to vary, and the numerical value decreases in units of seconds. (2) is a mode in which the character string of (1) is replaced with a figure, and the bar graph gradually expands to produce an effect of informing the elapsed time and the remaining time.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

  The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is the selection timing of the variation pattern when the first hold storage validity determination process is performed. Specifically, it corresponds to the success / failure determination process 2 corresponding to the success / failure determination process 1 described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 12 in the first embodiment, and the first variation instruction command reception process 1 described with reference to FIG. The first variation instruction command reception process 2 is different from the first variation start instruction command reception process 2 corresponding to the first variation start instruction command reception process 1 described with reference to FIG. 14, and each will be described below.

  The processing unit shown in FIG. 21 of the success / failure determination process 2 has the same configuration as that of the correct / failure determination process 1, but the configuration following the open pattern setting process (S870) or the lost symbol selection process (S885) is different. Yes. Specifically, the open / close pattern setting process (S870) of the correct / incorrect determination process 2 corresponding to the open pattern setting process (S270) of the correct / incorrect determination process 1, or the correct / incorrect determination process corresponding to the lost symbol selection process (S290) of the correct / incorrect determination process 1 Following the loss symbol selection process 2 (S885), the process of selecting the variation pattern is not performed as in the first embodiment, and the process proceeds to FIG. 22 to determine whether the process is the process of the first special symbol (S900). .

  If S900 is affirmative (S900: yes), the design information selected according to the determination result, the reach determination random number for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern determination random number are temporarily stored (S905). Then, referring to the time stored in the temporary variation period storage area, the first special figure temporary variation start process for starting the temporary variation by setting the referred time as the temporary variation period is performed (S910), and the shortenable flag is set. 1 is set (S915), information on the set temporary variation period is generated as a first variation instruction command, and is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S920). Similar to the first embodiment, when the first special symbol display device 9 starts the temporary variation, the temporary variation is performed until the set temporary variation period ends or the variation start button 67 is operated.

  The processing of S905 is different from the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the already selected variation pattern is temporarily stored. In the present embodiment, a random number value used for selecting the variation pattern is stored. It has become.

  If S900 is a negative determination, that is, a process related to the second reserved storage (S900: no), the second determination is made based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number of the second reservation storage as the object of the determination. A variation pattern to be a variation time of a symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S925), and the second special symbol display device is selected based on the selected variation pattern. 10 is directly controlled to perform the second special symbol variation start process for starting the variation of the second special symbol (S930), and the variation pattern information selected in S925 and the symbol information selected in S860, S880, S885 The second variation start instruction command is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S935).

  The processing performed subsequent to S920 or S935 is the same as the content described with reference to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 21, if S805 is affirmative, that is, if the first special figure is temporarily fluctuating and can be shortened (a state in which the main fluctuation can be started by operating the fluctuation start button 67) (S805: yes). 23, it is determined whether or not the time set as the temporary variation period has elapsed (S1000). If S1000 is negative (S1000: no), it is determined whether the signal of the fluctuation start switch 67a has been detected, that is, whether the fluctuation start button 67 has been operated (S1005), and if negative, (S1005: no). Return.

  If S1000 or S1005 is positively determined, that is, if the temporary variation period has ended (S1000: yes, S1005: yes), the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern temporarily stored in S905 are used. Refer to (S1010), and based on the referenced value, select a variation pattern to be a variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the effect symbol display device 6 from the variation pattern selection table (S1015). Then, the first special symbol display device 9 is directly controlled to perform the first special symbol variation start processing for starting the main variation of the first special symbol (S1020), and the symbol information temporarily stored and the variation selected in S1015 The pattern information is generated as a first variation start instruction command and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S1025). It is set to 0 to (S1030) to return.

  The above is the description of the propriety determination process 2 (description of points different from the propriety determination process 1) executed by the main controller 80 in the present embodiment. In this process, the first time when the temporary change ends, that is, when the change starts (when a predetermined time as the temporary change period has elapsed, or when the change start button 67 is operated during the temporary change period). It was set as the structure which selects the fluctuation pattern of this fluctuation of 1 special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the random number value used for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol is extracted and acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 that satisfies the starting condition of the processing. However, only when the fluctuation start button 67 is operated during the temporary fluctuation period, the random value for selecting the fluctuation pattern may be extracted and acquired at the time of the operation. It is possible to add a game property that allows a variation pattern to be selected according to the timing of operating the start button 67.

  Next, the first variation instruction command reception process 2 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process of instructing the effect symbol display device 6 to display an effect corresponding to the temporary change period based on the first change instruction command received from the main control device 80 (transmitted in S920).

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first variation instruction command has been received (S1100). If the determination is negative (S1100: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), a standby timer provided in the sub integrated control device 83 is set based on the temporary variation period of the first special symbol indicated by the first variation instruction command (S1105), and the effect symbol display device 6 is set. An instruction signal for displaying the standby effect and the standby time notification effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1110, S1115), and the process returns.

  The above is the first variation instruction command reception process 2 executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 in the present embodiment. Since the main control device 8 has not selected the variation pattern at this time, the first variation instruction in the first embodiment is not selected. From the process of the command reception process 1, the contents of the effect display mode and the process of selecting the pseudo symbol to be confirmed are deleted.

  Next, the first variation start instruction command reception process 2 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this processing, based on the first variation start instruction command (transmitted in S1025) received from the main control device 80, an effect display mode for performing variation display corresponding to the present variation on the effect symbol display device 6 and a definite display are displayed. This is a process of selecting a pseudo symbol from a plurality of types of effect variation modes and pseudo symbols stored in the sub integrated control device 83 and instructing the effect symbol display device 6 to start display.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first variation start instruction command has been received (S1150). If the determination is negative (S1150: no), the process returns, and if the determination is affirmative (S1150: yes), the distribution random number is extracted. Then, based on the content of the received first variation start instruction command and the value of the distributed random number extracted in S1155, on the effect symbol display device 6 corresponding to the first special symbol for starting variation. An effect display mode for starting variable display and a pseudo symbol to be confirmed are selected from a plurality of types of variable modes and pseudo symbols stored in the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1160), and the selected variation mode and pseudo symbol are selected. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1165), and the process returns.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the configuration of the first embodiment, the first variation instruction command transmitted (S325) by the main control device 80 includes a confirmed symbol based on the determination of whether or not the first holding storage is successful and a variation pattern selected based on the determination result. Contains information. Therefore, at the time when the sub integrated control device 83 performs the standby effect on the effect symbol display device 6, the sub integrated control device 83 can execute the notice effect based on the information.

  This notice effect may be a content that directly suggests the result of the judgment, or a content that indirectly suggests the result of the judgment by suggesting a variation pattern of this variation that is implemented after the end of the temporary variation. You can also

  In addition, when suggesting the determination result or the variation pattern, the notice effect may change in stages until immediately before the provisional variation period ends. Specifically, the probability of a big hit is high. When suggesting a variation pattern, the display mode change that will be a notice effect is continued step by step until the end of the provisional change period, and when a change pattern with a low probability of being a big hit is suggested, it becomes a notice effect. It is conceivable that the display mode is not changed or the stepwise change is terminated at an early stage.

  The notice effect as described above may be carried out using a pseudo-design that is stopped during the temporary variation period or a character displayed on the standby effect part. It is possible to prevent the user from getting bored during the period of no (or few) temporary fluctuations, and to provide the player with the timing to operate the fluctuation start button 67.

  In the second embodiment, the first change instruction command is generated from the time information indicating the temporary change period. However, the first change instruction command includes a fixed symbol information, reach determination random number, and change pattern determination random number information. In addition, by providing the sub integrated control device 83 with the same variation pattern selection table as that of the main control device 80, the variation pattern of this variation that the sub integrated control device 83 implements after the provisional variation period when the first variation instruction command is received. By discriminating the type, the notice effect on the effect symbol display device 6 during the temporary variation period described above can be performed.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, the derivation display of the determination result according to the determination of whether or not the special symbol is successful is composed of the temporary variation and the main variation, and varies depending on the player during the temporary variation period. When the start button is operated, the temporary variation period is ended and the main variation is started. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine provided with operation means that can be operated by a player.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st start opening 11a 1st start opening switch 12 2nd start opening 12a 2nd start opening switch 67 Fluctuation start button 67a Fluctuation start switch 80 Main control apparatus 82 Production | presentation symbol control apparatus 83 Sub integration Control device

Claims (1)

A player plays a game by firing a game ball in the game area, starts variable display of identification information on the variable display unit based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and displays a specific display result on the variable display unit A gaming machine that transitions the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when is displayed,
In response to the variable display in the variable display unit, an effect display unit that performs effect variable display of multiple types of effect identification information,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A determination means for determining whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display unit is the specific display result when starting variable display of identification information based on establishment of the start condition;
Variable display time determining means for determining the variable display time of the identification information starting from the variable display section based on the determination result of the determining means;
The variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means is composed of a shortened operation effective period that can be shortened and a variable display confirmation period in which variable display is continuously performed for a predetermined period from the end of the shortened operation effective period. And
When the operating means is operated during the shortened operation valid period, the shortened operation valid period is terminated,
The bulletin game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect identification information starts an effect variable display when the shortening operation valid period ends, and ends the effect variable display when the variable display confirmation period ends.

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