JP6045906B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying a special symbol.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, it is displayed as a jackpot display result. In such a case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is awarded.

  In such a gaming machine, an opening / closing member is generally operated so that the start winning opening can be in an open state and a closed state. And, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a normal starting condition such as the passing of a game ball to the operating gate is established, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from a special symbol is varied, As a result, it has been disclosed that the opening and closing member is opened when the normal figure is reached. At this time, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening, and the start condition of the symbol variation game is easily established.

JP 2006-20960 A

  However, in such gaming machines, for example, even if the opening / closing means of the start winning opening is in an open state, the tendency to pay attention to whether or not a game ball wins in the starting winning opening is the same as before. There is a possibility that the game may become monotonous, and it is desired to improve the interest of the game by providing novel gameplay.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is to provide novel gameplay and to improve the interest in games. It is to provide a gaming machine.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems comprises display means for performing a symbol variation game performed by varying a special symbol, and hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a hit, and the symbol variation In a game machine in which a hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated on condition that a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the game, the normal symbol is displayed by changing the normal symbol when the normal start condition is satisfied. A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the variable game is a normal hit, and the normal entrance is opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variable game. Variable entrance means having open / close means that operates so as to obtain, and special entrance that operates so that the special entrance can be opened and closed on condition that a game ball has entered the variable entrance means. Special ball entry means having an opening / closing means, a special pass area where a game ball entered from the special entrance can pass and a hit game can occur, and to the special pass area during execution of the symbol variation game When the winning game is caused by the passing of the game ball, the symbol changing game is interrupted, and when the symbol changing game is interrupted by the interrupting means, the symbol changing game is terminated. Resuming means for resuming the game, and when a hit game is caused by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area, the entrance that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the variable entry means after the corresponding game ends A game state control means for controlling the rate improvement state so that a specific number of symbol variation games can be given as an upper limit, and a game ball passing to the special passing area during execution of the symbol variation game; When a game is generated, remaining time determination means for determining the remaining time of the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption means, and a winning game by passing the game ball to the special passage area during execution of the symbol variation game Is generated, and when the entry rate improvement state is given with a specific number of symbol variation games as an upper limit after the corresponding game is over, the interruption is based on the result determined by the remaining time determination means. Notification control means for controlling the notification means to notify the remaining time of the symbol variation game interrupted by the means , wherein the gaming state control means identifies the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption means Included in the specified number of times the symbol variation game that is performed after the interrupted symbol variation game is terminated The gist is to control the application.

With respect to the above gaming machine, regarding the provision of the improved entrance rate, the game ball passes through the special passing area more than after the end of the hit game that occurs through the symbol variation game performed by varying the special symbol. It is more advantageous after the end of the hit game that occurs in the game, and it is also possible to have a plurality of variation times of the symbol variation game performed by varying the special symbol when the entry rate improvement state is given. Good.

With respect to the above gaming machine, a starting means that can give a starting condition of the symbol variation game by entering a game ball , and whether or not the symbol variation game is a hit when the gaming ball enters the starting means Information acquisition means for acquiring hit determination information for determining whether or not and fluctuation time determination information for determining the variation time of the symbol variation game; and when the game ball enters the starting means In addition, the hold storage means for storing the hit determination information and the variation time determination information acquired by the information acquisition means in association with the start hold information ;
Based on the determination result of the hit determination means, the variation time determination means for determining the variation time of the symbol variation game corresponding to the variation time determination information acquired by the information acquisition means, and the start in the holding storage means before determination of the per determination means based on the hit determination information stored in association with the suspension information, determines beforehand determined hit determination information stored and change time determination information in correspondence with the above start moving suspension information And a change time specifying means for specifying a change time of a held symbol change game based on a determination result by the prior determination means before the determination by the hit determination means, the notification control means Is based on the remaining time of the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption means and the variation time of the reserved symbol variation game specified by the variation time specifying means. Te may be a notification regarding summed time to impart the ball entrance rate increase state is completed as configured to execute control to allow the informing means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of winning game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows the special symbol variation process. The flowchart which shows an accessory game control process. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the control of the symbol change game performed in a pachinko game machine, the control of a lottery game, and the control of a big hit game. (A)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the production control performed in a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the production pattern of alerting production. The flowchart which shows a prior information determination process. Explanatory drawing explaining a prefetch command.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a notification means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 14-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The special symbol display device 12 is provided separately from the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12 as the display means, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is changed and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In this embodiment, the variable game is executed once on the special symbol display device 12 from when the special symbol variable display is started until the final stop display is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is individually displayed by the end of the variable game. Is confirmed and stopped. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a jackpot and an outlier symbol (a loss display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a hit or deviation from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in the variable game is referred to as “reserved stored number”. The reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the variable game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment).

  Also, on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  Further, in the present embodiment, apart from the floating game and the usual game, the game balls won in the first grand prize opening 24 which is opened on condition that the game balls are won in the normal electric prize opening 15 are illustrated. An accessory lottery game (hereinafter, referred to as “an accessory game”) in which an accessory lottery for determining whether or not to pass through a special passing area is performed is executed. Then, when winning the lottery, the player is awarded a big hit game after the first big prize opening 24 is closed. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the first big winning opening 24 is in a closed state after being opened for a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

  In this embodiment, as a general rule, the variable game and the accessory game are configured to be executed simultaneously. On the other hand, as an exception, when the big hit game by the winning of the character lottery in the character game starts, if the variable game is being executed, the execution of the variable game is interrupted and the character in the character game is interrupted. When the big hit game by winning the lottery is over, the interrupted variable game is resumed. In addition, if a game ball passes through a special passing area in an accessory game while a bonus game by winning a bonus game in a floating game is executed, the bonus game by winning the game lottery in the game will be invalidated. . Further, the usual game can be executed simultaneously with the variable game and the bonus game.

  A start winning opening 14 having a winning opening 14a for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. A starting port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the starting winning port 14 as a starting means. The start winning opening 14 can give a starting condition for a variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the start opening switch SW2. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a game ball fired in response to a launch operation of a launch handle (not shown) rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference symbol X, as indicated by reference symbol Y. In addition, obstacle nails or the like are arranged so that the game ball wins the start winning opening 14 both when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10. That is, the start winning opening 14 is provided in both the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board 10 and the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board 10.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The operation gate 19 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW1. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close blades 16 of the ordinary electric winning award 15 as an ordinary electric accessory are opened. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the normal electric winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16.

  Also, on the right side of the effect display device 11, an ordinary electric winning opening 15 having an operation opening 15 a (ordinary entry opening) for a game ball is disposed below the operation gate 19. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 as a variable entry means is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the operation opening 15a by opening an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means. In other words, when the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is won in the operating port 15a more than when it is closed (second state) ( Easy to enter). An operation port switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the normal electric winning port 15. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 detects the winning game ball by the operation opening switch SW3, so that the opening condition of the first big winning opening 24 and the game as a predetermined number of winning balls are performed without performing a special lottery. Ball payout conditions may be assigned. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral X, the normal electric prize opening is more than when it rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win 15. That is, the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 11, there is a first grand prize opening 24 having a special prize opening 24a (special entry hall) through which a game ball can be awarded between the operation gate 19 and the second start prize opening. It is provided with a first big prize opening blade 23 that opens and closes on both sides by the operation of a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). A first count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the special winning opening 24a. The first big winning opening 24 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The first grand prize opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the first big prize opening blade 23 as a special opening / closing means when a game ball wins the operation opening 15a in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, so that the game ball can be won. Permissible. For this reason, when a game ball wins the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the player can get an opportunity to acquire the prize ball.

  When a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15, the first big winning opening 24 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number of games (upper limit number of winnings) are given to the first big winning opening 24. It is opened and closed until the ball wins or until a specified time (1.7 s in this embodiment) elapses.

  Further, a special passage area (not shown) and a plurality of general passage areas (not shown) (nine in the present embodiment) are formed in parallel behind the first grand prize winning opening 24 as branch flow paths. Each passing area is formed so that a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 24 can pass therethrough. Further, in the special passing area, a special passing switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed, and the first big winning opening 24 is opened, and the first big winning opening 24 is opened. When the winning game ball passes through the special passing area, a big hit game is awarded if no big hit game is played in the variable game. In the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball won in the first grand prize opening 24 will pass through the special passing area is about 1/10.

  In addition, a second major prize opening 22 having a special prize opening 22a (special prize opening) through which a game ball can be awarded is disposed under the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15, and a second major prize opening solenoid SOL3. There is provided a second grand prize opening door 21 that opens and closes as shown in FIG. A second count switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second major winning opening 22. The second grand prize winning port 22 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The second grand prize opening 22 is opened by opening the second big prize opening door 21 as a special opening / closing means during the big hit game by winning various lotteries in the floating game and the role game, thereby winning the game ball. Permissible. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  This big hit game is won based on the result of the big hit lottery, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12 and is started after the game ends. In addition, this jackpot game is won in the lottery by passing the game ball to the special passing area in the first big prize opening 24 in the bonus game, and after the first big prize opening 24 is closed. Be started.

  When the big hit game is started, the round game in which the second big winning opening 22 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds (upper number of rounds) as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the second grand prize opening 22 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number ( It is released until a predetermined number of winning balls) is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result as to whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened in a short open mode, whereas when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened / closed. The blade 16 opens in a long open mode. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state, in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed.

  In addition, depending on the type of jackpot, the variable state may be given up to a predetermined number of times (two times in the present embodiment) of a variable game after the jackpot game ends. Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Eight kinds of numbers from [1] to [8] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as the jackpot symbols Is adopted. Further, 220/65536 is defined as the winning probability per winning, and 21845/65536 is defined as the winning probability per ordinary winning. In addition, the number of game balls from the payout operation (not shown) in the pachinko gaming machine is three for the start winning port 14 and the normal electric winning port 15, and the first grand winning port 24 and the second large winning port. 15 are defined for 22 respectively. In addition, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. In addition, as a long open mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after opening. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings, which is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the first grand prize opening 24 or the second grand prize opening 22 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of prizes. In addition, the special symbol display device 12 has 101 types of special symbols, and is classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols and one type of lost symbols.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the jackpot game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when winning a big hit lottery in a variable game, one hit is determined from two types of big wins, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified for each type of jackpot.

  Of the winning symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, 50 types of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol ZA, and 50 types of small hit symbols are assigned to the symbol ZB. In this way, the type of jackpot can be specified from the type of special figure displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA or symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, a jackpot game is generated. In the big hit game in this case, a round game that opens the second big winning opening 22 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “16”.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a winning combination lottery is won in an accessory game, one type of big hit is determined and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become.

  In the big hit game when winning the lottery, a round game that opens the second big prize opening 22 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “15”. For this reason, in the jackpot game in which the opening of the first grand prize opening 24 is one round and the opening of the first big prize opening 24 and the opening of the second big prize opening 22 are continuous, the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially Therefore, it can be said that “16 times” is set.

  “25 (seconds)” for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game, “1” as the number of opening of the second big prize opening 22 in each round game “ "8 balls" is set for each. Also, in each jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” as the opening time, “2 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), “15 (seconds)” as the ending time, Is set.

  Also, in the variable game, the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is limited to the “twice” variable game after the big hit game ends. As a result, a variable state is given. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is not given a variable state after the jackpot game ends. . In this way, in the variable game, when the big hit lottery is won, a change state is given after the end of the big hit game with a probability of 1/2, and after the end of the big hit game, the change is made with a probability of 1/2. State is not granted. In other words, the rate of change in rushing from the non-changed state to the changed state is 50% through the jackpot game by winning the big hit lottery.

  In addition, in the bonus game, the jackpot game that is awarded when the bonus game is won is given a variable state with an upper limit of “twice” variable games after the bonus game is over. . As described above, in the bonus game, when the winning combination lottery is won, the variable state is always given after the big hit game is finished, and the short state is given after the big hit game is finished. . In other words, the continuation rate at which the variable state is continuously given through the jackpot game based on the winning of the winning combination lottery is 100%, and the winning combination drawing is won by the end of the two floating games. Thus, the provision of the variable state is always continued.

  In this way, in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is in the open state in a short open state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15, the game ball is awarded to the start winning opening 14, and the variable game The game is progressed so as to be executed mainly. Therefore, in the non-variable short state, a big win is won with a probability of about 1/298.

  On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the open / close blades 16 are in an open state in a long open state, so that it is easy to win a game ball in the normal electric winning port 15, and the game ball is won in the normal electric winning port 15. The game is progressed so that the game is mainly executed. Therefore, the probability of a normal hit in the ordinary game and the ordinary electric winning opening 15 being in the open state is about 1/3, and the probability that the game ball won in the first big winning opening 24 passes through the special passing area is about 1 /. 10 is a big hit with a probability of about 1/30.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the notification control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW6 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 20 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, and a second big prize opening solenoid SOL3.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a updates random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number every predetermined cycle ( Execute random number generation processing). The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning lottery (winning determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure as a winning symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for determining the variation pattern is a random number used for determining the variation pattern. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a hit determination value). The winning determination value is a determination value used in the winning lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the winning determination random number can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns related to the variation game. These variation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and specify (designate) the variation time (production time) of the variation game. It is also possible to specify the fluctuation contents (effect contents) of the fluctuation game. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a jackpot variation variation pattern, a deviation reach variation variation pattern, and a variation variation variation pattern. The big hit variation is a change performed when it is determined that the big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the winning symbol in a definite stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

  The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a variation pattern that designates a variation time of a variation game is set as the variation pattern. As a specific example, the variation pattern P01 is defined as 12 s and the variation pattern P02 is defined as 3 s as the variation time. Further, the variation pattern P11 is defined as 1 s, the variation pattern P21 is defined as 60 s, the variation pattern P22 is defined as 120 s, the variation pattern P23 is defined as 180 s, the variation pattern P24 is defined as 240 s, and the variation pattern P25 is defined as 300 s. In particular, the variation pattern P11 is defined as a variation time shorter than the variation patterns P01 and P02, and the variation patterns P21 to P25 are defined as variation times longer than the variation patterns P01 and P02.

  These variation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit game is awarded or not and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P04 and P31 are defined as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation. Further, the variation pattern P03 is defined as a variation pattern for outlier reach variation, and the variation patterns P01, P02, P11, and P21 to P25 are defined as variation patterns for outlier variation.

  The variation pattern P02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P01. Compared with the variation pattern P01, the variation pattern P02 indicates the time until the symbols (decorative drawings) in the left column and the right column are temporarily displayed. This is a shortened variation pattern, and the same effect is executed until the variation game ends after the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. Note that the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are fluctuation patterns that are determined according to the number of reserved memories, and the fluctuation pattern P02 is easily determined as the number of reserved memories increases. Note that the variation patterns P01 and P02 are easier to select than the variation patterns P03 and P04, and are the variation patterns that are most easily selected.

  These variation patterns are classified into a case where a variable state is given and a normal state where a variable state is not given (non-variable state). The variation patterns P01 to P04 are variation patterns that are selected in the normal state, and the variation patterns P11, P21 to P25, and P31 are variation patterns that are selected in the variation state.

  In addition, the change patterns that can be selected vary depending on special conditions. This special condition differs depending on the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game when the variable state is given after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, after the end of the big hit game, in the first variation pattern, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is selected, a variation pattern P11 having a variation time of 1 s is selected. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game, in the second variation pattern, when the variation pattern for the deviation variation is selected, the variation patterns P21 to P25 whose variation time is 60 seconds or more are selected.

  In the present embodiment, as the variation pattern selected in the variation state, when the variation pattern for big hit variation is selected, the variation pattern P31 having a variation time of 1 s is selected regardless of the special conditions. Is done. In addition, as a variation pattern selected in the variable state, a variation pattern for variation of outlier reach is not defined.

  Next, a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, a special symbol fluctuating process, a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, an accessory which the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes based on the main control program Various processes such as a game control process will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below is performed by the information acquisition means, the hit determination means, the big hit determination means, the hit type determination means, the variation time determination means, the time determination means, and the game state control. The main control RAM 30c functions as an on-hold storage unit. The main control RAM 30c functions as an on-hold storage unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW2. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the reserved storage number. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the effect control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure control flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0” (step S11). This special figure control flag indicates the fluctuation state of the variable game on the special symbol display device 12, and is “0” when the variable game can be executed, and “0” when the variable game is being executed. “1” is set, and “2” is set when the variable game ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable game is not executed and a new variable game can be executed. If this determination result is negative (the special figure control flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the special figure control flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. This system flag indicates whether the jackpot game based on the result of the variable game or the jackpot game based on the result of the role game is being executed. If it is being executed, "1" When not executing, “0” is set. Note that this processing is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the variable game, and therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game. When this determination result is negative (system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S13), and the number of reserved memories A hold determination process for determining whether or not is larger than “0” is executed (step S14). When the reserved memory count is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the special figure control flag (step S15), and can specify that the variable game is being executed. To do. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved memory number (step S16), and controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the updated reserved memory number (after subtraction). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories to the effect control board 31, and proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (step S18).

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the first big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit (step S19), and proceeds to step S20. In step S20, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c and, based on the special figure distribution random number value, displays the special symbol display device 12. The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed in a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out from the main control RAM 30c the value of the variation pattern determination random number associated with the reserved storage number and the value of the operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given. Based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern and the operation flag, a variation pattern for jackpot variation in the variation game is determined (step S21). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S22.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a identifies a deviation from the value of the hit determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. A determination is made (step S23). In addition, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined depending on whether or not the variable state is given, and the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the probability of determining whether or not to execute the reach effect may be different. is there. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is defined that the reach determination is not affirmative when the state is the variable state.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has determined that the reach determination has been won, so that the special symbol display device 12 is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped (step S24). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value and the operation flag value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value, and the operation flag. Based on the above, a variation pattern for variation in the reach reach is determined (step S25). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S22.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore determines a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display (step) S26). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value and the operation flag value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value, and the operation flag. Based on the above, a variation pattern for deviation variation is determined (step S27). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes relating to the variable game, and ends the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern in the variation timer assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and performs the variation control of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 12. .

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the production control of the production control board 31 A predetermined control command is output to the CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Here, the types of jackpots are classified into a case where a big win lottery is won in a variable game and a case where a bonus lottery is won in an accessory game. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. If the main control CPU 30a wins the big win, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the first big winning opening 24, and outputs a closing signal when closing the first big winning opening 24.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the variable state by controlling the operation flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a variable state after the end of the big hit game, and determines the upper limit number of times to give the variable state. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the operation flag when the variable state is provided. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given. As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variable state can be provided after the winning game ends based on the type of winning, and when the variable state is provided, the variable state is provided. The upper limit number of variable games will be determined.

  Further, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (two times in the present embodiment) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a uses the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times to determine the predetermined value of the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of operation for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag and sends a variable end command to the effect control board. To 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. In the present embodiment, if the winning combination lottery is won during the execution of the variable game, the main control CPU 30a interrupts the variable game and restarts it after the big hit game is ended, but it is restarted. The variable game is specified as the first variable game.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined in steps S21, S25, and S27. The determination of the variation pattern will be described below.
The main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation, the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation, and the variation pattern for the variation variation based on the value of the random number for variation pattern determination and the operation flag.

  In particular, when the main control CPU 30a identifies the variable state based on the operation flag, when selecting the deviation variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of operations from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the number of operations. Determine the variation pattern. When the number of operations is “2”, that is, in the first variation game after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P11 as the variation pattern for the outlier variation. On the other hand, when the number of operations is “1”, that is, in the second variation game after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a can select any one of the variation patterns P21 to P25 as the variation pattern for the deviation variation. To decide.

  When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for deviation variation in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P01 whose variation time is 12 s or the variation pattern P02 whose variation time is 3 s. To do.

  Thus, the main control CPU 30a determines different variation patterns depending on whether the state is the variable state or the non-variable state. In particular, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is determined, in the first variation game after the end of the big hit game, the variation time shorter than the variation patterns P01 and P02 for variation variation selected in the non-variable state is used. A variation pattern P11 is determined. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is determined, in the second variation game after the end of the big hit game, variation longer than the variation patterns P01 and P02 for variation variation selected in the non-variable state. Time variation patterns P21 to P25 are determined.

Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure control flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “1” (step S31). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable game is being executed. If this determination result is negative (the special figure control flag is not “1”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol changing process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the special figure control flag is “1”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S32.

  In step S32, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. Note that this processing is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the variable game, and therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game. If the determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S41.

  In step S33, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the interruption flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not the interruption flag is “0”. The interruption flag indicates whether or not the variable game is interrupted when the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game, and “1” changes when the execution of the variable game is interrupted. When the game execution is not interrupted, “0” is set. If the determination result of step S33 is affirmative (the interruption flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S37 without executing steps S34 to S36. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S33 is negative (the interruption flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S34. As described above, when the variable game is being executed and the big hit game in the bonus game is not being performed, the main control CPU 30a performs a step to release the interruption when the interruption flag is “1”. S34 to S36 are executed.

  In step S <b> 34, the main control CPU 30 a sets “0” to the interruption flag assigned to the main control RAM 30 c in order to release the interruption of the execution of the variable game. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a special figure interruption release designation command indicating that the interruption of the execution of the variable game is released to the main control RAM 30c (step S35), and changes the special figure in the special symbol display device 12. The process is resumed (step S36), and the process proceeds to step S37. As described above, when the variable game is interrupted, the main control CPU 30a resumes the variable game when the big hit game in the bonus game ends.

  In step S37, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the variation timer assigned to the main control RAM 30c, reads a value from the variation timer, and determines whether or not the variation timer is “0” (step S38). . That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is time to display the special figure as a fixed stop. If the determination result of step S38 is negative (the variation timer is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation processing without executing steps S39 and S40. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S38 is affirmative (the variation timer is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S39 to end the execution of the variation game.

  In step S39, the main control CPU 30a sets all symbol stop commands in the main control RAM 30c indicating that the special symbols in the variable game are to be confirmed and stopped, and performs special symbol variable stop control in the special symbol display device 12. Then, “2” is set in the special figure control flag (step S40), and the special symbol changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S41, the main control CPU 30a reads the interruption flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c and determines whether or not the interruption flag is “0”. If the determination result of step S41 is negative (the interruption flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation processing without executing steps S42 to S44. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S41 is affirmative (the interruption flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the interrupt flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c in order to interrupt the execution of the variable game. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a special figure interruption designation command indicating that the execution of the variable game is interrupted in the main control RAM 30c (step S43), and interrupts the fluctuation of the special figure in the special symbol display device 12 ( Step S44), the special symbol changing process is terminated. In this way, the main control CPU 30a wins the winning lottery by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area during the execution of the variable game, and if the big hit game is generated, The game will be interrupted. The special symbol display device 12 keeps the special symbol variably displayed.

Next, the special symbol end process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure control flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “2”. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable game that has been executed has ended. If this determination result is negative (the special figure control flag is not “2”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol ending process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the special figure control flag is “2”), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. To do. Note that this processing is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the variable game, and therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game. If the determination result is negative (the system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol termination process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the special figure control flag and the first big hit flag is “1”. Then, “1” is set to the system flag, and the special symbol termination process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the values of the normal hit determination random numbers and the normal map distribution random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and these values are associated with the general figure hold memory number. And the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
The CPU 30a for main control subtracts "1" from the number of stored general map hold when the read number of stored general map is larger than "0" when the normal map is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. The value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored customary maps is obtained. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined.

When the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a normal hit flag indicating that the game is a normal game in which the normal hit is made in the main control RAM 30c.
Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in a short open mode when the variable speed state is not given when the normal game is started. (In this embodiment, 40 ms is opened). On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the open / close blade 16 is opened in the long open mode when the variable speed state is given when the normal game is started. (In this embodiment, 1600 ms is opened three times). As described above, when the variable speed state is not given, the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is opened, but the time for opening the opening and closing blades 16 is set to be extremely short. Most game balls do not win. On the other hand, when the variable speed state is given, the time when the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is opened and the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is set as the time during which the game ball can be won at the ordinary electric winning opening 15. Therefore, it is easy to win a game ball in the ordinary electric winning opening 15.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

  Further, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the normal game is ended when the normal hit is determined. When the normal game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the open / close blade 16 in a short open mode. On the other hand, when the normal game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open the opening / closing blade 16 in a long open mode.

  The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the first large winning opening 24 is being opened and closed when a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15. When it is determined that the opening / closing control of the first winning prize opening 24 is not being performed, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal and a closing signal to the first winning prize opening solenoid SOL2, and performs the opening / closing control of the first winning prize opening 24. Do.

  Next, the accessory game control process will be described with reference to FIG. This bonus game control process is performed by the main control CPU 30a at predetermined intervals when the jackpot game by winning of the bonus game is not executed and the opening / closing control of the first winning prize opening 24 is started. Called. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs an accessory game control at predetermined intervals when the opening / closing control of the first big winning opening 24 is performed on the condition that a game ball has won the normal electric winning opening 15 as one condition. Process will be called.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the passing of the game ball to the special passing area is detected based on the passing signal from the special passing switch SW6 (step S51). When this determination result is negative (the passage of the game ball to the special passing area is not detected), the main control CPU 30a ends the accessory game control process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the passage of a game ball to the special passage area is detected), the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the system flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c is “0”. Note that this process is not executed when the big hit game is being executed in the bonus game, and therefore the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed in the variable game. If this determination result is negative (the system flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the accessory game control process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the system flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the second jackpot flag indicating that the winning combination lottery has been won (step 1). S53), various processes relating to the variable game are executed (step S54), and the accessory game control process is terminated. Specifically, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a special passage command designating that it has passed through the special passage area to the effect control board 31.

  Further, in a process different from the accessory game control process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the second big hit flag when the end condition for ending the opening / closing control of the first big winning opening 24 is satisfied, If the big hit flag is “1”, the system flag is set to “1”.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

  Specifically, when the change control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. The decoration drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a jackpot game is given, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the jackpot symbols. In addition, when the variation control designation command that causes the deviation reach fluctuation is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the decoration from the deviation symbols that form the reach state, and when the fluctuation pattern designation command that causes the deviation fluctuation is input. The decorative drawing is determined from the detachable symbols that do not form the reach state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs display control of the effect display device 11 so as to start the variable display of the decoration drawing, and when the all symbols stop command is input, the effect display device displays the determined decoration drawing in a fixed stop display. 11 display control is performed. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation time designated by the variation pattern designation command by inputting the variation pattern designation command, sets the variation time in the variation time count counter, and changes the variation time every time. By subtracting (updating) the value of the counting counter, the elapsed time from the start of the variable game is counted.

  In addition, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot from the type of the special figure when a special figure designation command is input at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the variable state is given based on the type of jackpot, and the upper limit number of the variable state. Then, when the variable state is given, the production control CPU 31a sets the upper limit frequency of the variable state specified as the number of operations assigned to the production control RAM 31c. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  When the special control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets the command in the effect control RAM 31c. When the special control interruption designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a sets an interruption flag in the production control RAM 31c, and interrupts counting of elapsed time since the start of the variable game. On the other hand, when the special control interruption release designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a clears the interruption flag in the production control RAM 31c and restarts counting the elapsed time since the start of the variable game.

  In the present embodiment, in the variable speed state, a continuable time notification effect indicating a time during which the provision of the variable speed state can be continued (continuable time) is executed. This continuable time notification effect includes a countdown effect that sequentially counts down the continuable time, an initial time effect that notifies the continuable time after the end of the big hit game, and after the initial time effect is executed. An extra time effect that informs the continuation time when it is time is included.

Here, with reference to FIG.8 and FIG.9, a specific example of the image displayed on the image display part GH of the effect display apparatus 11 is demonstrated.
First, in the non-changeable state, as shown in FIG. 8A, the decorative display is displayed in a variable manner on the image display unit GH. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the off symbol may be displayed in a fixed stop state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner, and is temporarily stopped so that the left and right decorative drawings coincide with each other. As shown in FIG. 8D, the big hit symbol may be displayed in a fixed stop state.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (e), when a big win game is started by winning a big win lottery in a variable game, a “right-handed” is made to prompt the second big winning opening 22 to win a game ball. "Please" is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), when the big hit game is finished, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), a variable state may be given, in which case “chance time”, “ReadyGo” "!" Is displayed, and a start effect indicating that the variable speed state is started is executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), an ally character that fights the enemy character in the variable state is displayed, and an image indicating that the continuable time during which the variable state can be continued is 1 minute is displayed. Then, the initial time effect is executed. In this case, the variable state does not always end when one minute has passed since the image indicating the continuation time is displayed, and indicates that the provision of the variable state is continued for at least one minute. Yes. In this variation game, the variation pattern P23 in which the variation time is 180 s is actually determined, and the provision of the variation state is completed three minutes after the variation game based on the variation pattern is completed. However, as a continuable time, a time within 3 minutes (including 3 minutes) can be notified in 1 minute increments. In addition, a countdown image corresponding to the continuable time is displayed on the upper right of the image display unit GH, and execution of the countdown effect is started.

  Then, as time passes, the countdown image changes, and when 1 minute which is the notified continuation time has elapsed without causing a big hit, as shown in FIG. An extra time image indicating that is added by two minutes is displayed, and an extra time effect is executed. Even in this case, the change state does not always end when two minutes have elapsed since the display of the image indicating the continuation time, and the assignment of the change state is continued for at least two minutes. ing. In addition, a countdown image corresponding to the continuable time is displayed on the upper right of the image display unit GH, and execution of the countdown effect is started.

  Further, while the variable state is given in this way, an effect that the teammate character runs around is executed, and as shown in FIG. In the case of winning, as shown in FIG. 9C, the player wins the battle with the enemy character and wins a big hit. In this case, 24.36 s is displayed as the countdown image.

  Then, the big hit game by the winning of the lottery in the bonus game is started. As shown in FIG. 9D, when the big hit game is finished, 24.36s is again displayed as a countdown image, and FIG. ), An image showing the remaining variation time of the interrupted variation game is displayed as the continuable time, and the initial time effect is executed.

  Then, the countdown image changes every time, and when 24.36 s has passed without a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the notified continuation time is increased by 3 minutes. An extra time image indicating that the extra time is displayed is displayed, and an extra time effect is executed. In this case as well, it is indicated that the change state is not always ended when 3 minutes have elapsed since the addition time image is displayed, and the application of the change state is continued for at least 3 minutes. In this variation game, the variation pattern P23 in which the variation time is 300 s is actually determined, and the provision of the variation state is terminated three minutes after the variation game based on the variation pattern is completed. However, as a continuable time, a time within 3 minutes (including 3 minutes) can be notified in 1 minute increments. In addition, a countdown image corresponding to the continuable time is displayed on the upper right of the image display unit GH, and execution of the countdown effect is started.

  In addition, the countdown image changes every time, and when 3 minutes have passed without a big hit, as shown in FIG. In some cases, an end image “chance time end” is displayed, and the variable state is changed to the non-variable state.

  Next, the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, it is assumed that a variation pattern P25 having a variation time of 300 s has been determined as the second variation game after the end of the big hit game.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the big win lottery is won in the variable game in the non-variable state, the variable game is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T1. Then, from the timing indicated by the symbol T1 to the timing indicated by the symbol T2, a big hit game is performed by winning the big hit lottery in the variable game.

  Then, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game, the first variation game is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T2 to the timing indicated by the symbol T10. If the first variation game is lost, a variation pattern P11 having a variation time of 1 s is determined.

  Next, when the first variation game is finished, in the second variation game, when the variation pattern P21 having a variation time of 60 s is determined, the timing from the timing T10 to the timing T11 is determined. The second variation game is executed, and the variable state ends. In this case, assuming that 60s (1 minute) is a unit period, the second variation game is executed in the first period corresponding to one unit period.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), in the second variation game, when the variation pattern P22 is determined and the variation time is 120 s, the second variation is performed from the timing of the symbol T10 to the timing of the symbol T12. The game is executed and the variable state ends. In this case, the second variation game is executed in the first period and the second period corresponding to two unit periods.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, in the second variation game, when the variation pattern P25 is determined and the variation time is 300 s, the second variation is performed from the timing of the code T10 to the timing of the code T15. The game is executed and the variable state ends. In this case, the second variation game is executed in the first to fifth periods corresponding to five unit periods.

  As described above, when the shortage state is given after the end of the big hit game by winning the big hit lottery in the variable game, the change pattern P11 having the change time of 1 s is obtained when the first variable game is lost. It is determined to be finished in a relatively short time.

  In the second variation game, variation patterns P21 to P25 having a variation time of 1 to 5 minutes are determined when the game is lost. As described above, the time during which the variable state is continuously applied varies depending on the type of the variation pattern determined in the second variation game. In the present embodiment, the same control is performed when a winning combination lottery is won in a state in which the variable game is not executed.

  Subsequently, while the granting of the variable state is continued, the player makes a right-hand shot and wins the lottery, and the jackpot game is generated by the winning of the lottery and the granting of the variable state is continued. Let the game progress. In addition, even if a right-handed strike is made, the game ball wins at the start winning opening 14, so that the big hit game by the big win lottery win is generated in the variable game, and the game progresses so that the variable state can be continuously given. It can also be made to.

  Further, in the variable state, when the winning combination lottery is won during the execution of the variable game, the execution of the variable game is interrupted as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the variation time of the variation game is the time Ta, the time Tb has elapsed since the beginning of the variation game, and the remaining variation time has become the time Tc, as in the timing indicated by reference numeral T4. When a winning combination lottery is won in the winning combination game, the change game is interrupted at that timing. Then, from the timing indicated by the symbol T4 to the timing indicated by the symbol T5, a big hit game is performed by winning the winning lottery.

  Subsequently, after the end of the jackpot game due to the winning of the character lottery, the interrupted variation game is resumed as the first variation game. In this case, the variation pattern P11 or the like is not selected as the first variation game, the suspended variation game is executed, and the remaining variation time Tc becomes the variation time. In the second variation game, if the game is lost, one of the variation patterns P21 to P25 is determined.

  As described above, when the variable game state is given after the big hit game by the winning of the character lottery during the execution of the variable game, the variable game that is interrupted is specified in the first variable game. In this case, the variation time of the first variation game becomes the remaining variation time of the suspended variation game.

  In the second variation game, variation patterns P21 to P25 having a variation time of 1 to 5 minutes are determined when they are out of play, as in the case of the end of the big hit game by the variation game. As described above, the time during which the variable state is continuously applied varies depending on the type of the variation pattern determined in the second variation game. That is, the variation time (specified time) of the plurality of types of variation patterns P21 to P25 is defined as the time until the end of the second variation game where the provision of the variable state ends after the suspended variation game ends. However, any one of them will be determined.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the execution timing of the effects accompanying the progress of the game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), in the case where a variable state is given after the end of the jackpot game by winning the jackpot lottery in the variable game, the jackpot game from the timing indicated by the symbol T2 to the timing indicated by the symbol T10. After the end, the first variation game is executed. At that time, the start effect is executed.

  Next, when the second variable game is executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T10 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T15, the countdown effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T10 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T15.

  In addition, the initial time effect is executed at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T10. In this initial time effect, although the provision of the variable state ends after 5 minutes, it is notified that 2 minutes within that time is the continuable time.

  Then, when the second variation game starts and two minutes have passed since the initial time effect is informed that the continuable time is 2 minutes, the extra time effect is executed at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. The In this extra time effect, although the provision of the variable state ends after 3 minutes, it is notified that 1 minute within that time is the continuable time.

  Subsequently, in the second variation game, when one minute has passed since the initial time effect is notified that the continuable time is 1 minute, the additional time effect is executed again at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13. The In this extra time effect, although the provision of the variable state ends after 2 minutes, it is notified that 1 minute within that time is the continuable time.

  Further, in the second variation game, when one minute has elapsed since the initial time effect is notified that the continuable time is 1 minute, the additional time effect is executed again at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. . In this extra time effect, although the provision of the variable state ends after 1 minute, it is notified that 1 minute, which is the time, is the continuable time.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, when a variable state is given after the end of the big hit game by winning the feature lottery in the role game during the execution of the variable game, it is indicated by reference numeral T5. From the timing until the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, the interrupted variation game is resumed as the first variation game after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the initial time effect is executed at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by the symbol T5. In this initial time effect, although the provision of the variable state ends when the second variable game ends, it is notified that the remaining variable time of the first variable game is the continuable time.

  Next, when the second variation game is executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T10 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T15, the extra time effect is executed at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference symbol T10. In this extra time effect, although the provision of the variable state ends after 5 minutes, it is notified that 2 minutes within that time is the continuable time.

  Then, when the second floating game is started and two minutes have elapsed since the notice of the additional time effect is informed that the continuable time is 2 minutes, the additional time effect is executed at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. The In this extra time effect, although the provision of the variable state ends after 3 minutes, it is notified that 1 minute within that time is the continuable time.

  In addition, in the second variation game, as in FIG. 11A, an extra time effect in which one minute is reported to be a continuable time is executed at a predetermined time from the timings indicated by reference numerals T12 to T14. . Further, the countdown effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T5 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15.

  In this way, by executing the initial time effect and the extra time effect, the continuous time within the time when the provision of the variable state ends or the continuous time indicating the time when the provision of the variable state ends is notified. By executing the extra time effect, it is possible to execute the effect as if the provision of the variable state has continued.

Further, the effect patterns (effect modes) of the initial time effect and the extra time effect are determined by referring to an effect pattern table as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the effect pattern table, after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern in the second variation game is associated with the effect pattern. Specifically, the effect pattern EP11 is associated with the change pattern P21 whose change time is 60 s. The production patterns EP21 and EP22 are associated with the fluctuation pattern P22 whose fluctuation time is 120 s. The production patterns EP31 to EP34 are associated with the fluctuation pattern P23 whose fluctuation time is 180 s. Production patterns EP41 to EP48 are associated with the variation pattern P24 whose variation time is 240 s. The production patterns EP51 to EP66 are associated with the fluctuation pattern P25 whose fluctuation time is 300 s.

  In this way, the production pattern associated with the variation pattern associates the execution timing when the initial time production or the extra time production is executed with the production content. The execution timing at which the initial time effect or the extra time effect is executed is a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference signs T10 to T14 in increments of the reference period (1 minute). In addition, the content of the production is defined in increments of a reference period (1 minute) with a continuable time that is within the time until the end of the second variable game. In the figure, the effect content indicated as “1M” indicates 1 minute, the effect content indicated as “2M” indicates 2 minutes, and the effect content indicated as “5M” indicates 5 minutes.

  Specifically, in the effect pattern EP58, the continuable time is notified as 2 minutes at the start timing of the first period indicated by the symbol T10, and can be continued at the start timings of the third to fifth periods indicated by the symbols T12 to T14. The time is reported as 1 minute. When the effect pattern EP58 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the initial time effect and the extra time effect are executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning combination lottery is won during the execution of the variable game, the initial time effect is executed with the remaining variable time of the interrupted variable game as the continuable time. Further, in the present embodiment, for the countdown effect, the continuable time to be designated is determined by the effect pattern of the initial time effect and the extra time effect and the remaining change time of the interrupted change game.

  When the change pattern designation command for designating the change pattern P11 is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs a start effect by performing control to display the start image on the effect display device 11.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a change pattern designation command for designating any one of the change patterns P21 to P25, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 12 and starts from the effect pattern corresponding to the specified change pattern. Either one is selected and set in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs an initial time effect by controlling the effect display device 11 to display an image indicating the continuation time corresponding to the corresponding effect content at the execution timing corresponding to the set effect pattern. And the extra time production is executed.

  As described above, in the case where a big hit game is generated by winning a winning combination lottery during the execution of a variable game, the effect control CPU 31a is in a variable state with two variable games as the upper limit after the big hit game ends. When it is given, a notification regarding the time (fluctuation time) until the end of the second variation game is made based on the variation pattern. Further, this notification can be executed in increments of a unit period when the time until the end of the provision of the variable state is equal to or longer than a predetermined unit period (1 minute).

  When the special figure interruption designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a reads the value from the variable time counter that interrupted the counting when the special figure interruption designation command was input, and based on the value from the variable time counter, After the big hit game ends, the remaining fluctuation time as the first fluctuation game is specified. In other words, when the big hit game by the winning of the lottery is generated during execution of the variable game, the effect control CPU 31a determines the remaining variable time (remaining time) of the interrupted variable game.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs the initial time effect by performing control to display the remaining variation time on the effect display device 11. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as remaining time determination means.

  As described above, in the case where a big hit game is generated by winning a winning combination lottery during the execution of a variable game, the effect control CPU 31a is in a variable state with two variable games as the upper limit after the big hit game ends. When given, the notification regarding the remaining fluctuation time is performed based on the determination result of the remaining fluctuation time (remaining time) of the interrupted fluctuation game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a game ball passes to a special passing area during the execution of a variable game and a big hit game is generated by winning an object lottery, the variable game is interrupted and resumed after the big hit game ends. Let When a running game is interrupted, after the end of the big hit game, when the variable state is given with the upper limit of two symbol-changing games including that game, the remaining changes of the interrupted game Based on the time, notification regarding the remaining variation time is performed. By performing such notification, it is possible to predict the remaining variation time of the interrupted variation game included in the time until the provision of the variable state, and until the provision of the variable state is completed. It is possible to provide a game property of allowing a game ball to pass through the special passing area and to enhance a production effect in the game property. Therefore, novel game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (2) In addition, the notification regarding the remaining variation time of the suspended variation game and the time until the completion of the two variation games is performed, so that the prediction regarding the time until the provision of the variable state is completed Is possible. And while providing the game property of allowing a game ball to pass to a special passage area by the end of the provision of the variable state, it is possible to enhance the effect in the game property. Therefore, novel game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (3) By making notifications based on a predetermined unit period of 1 minute, it is possible to make it easier for the player to make predictions regarding various times, and to enhance the effect of the production, Improvements can be made.

(4) When at least the time until the end of the provision of the variable state is equal to or longer than a predetermined unit period, control is performed so that notification can be executed based on the unit period. For this reason, by making notifications based on a predetermined unit period, it is possible to make the player easily perform predictions regarding various times, and it is possible to enhance the effect while maintaining the consistency of the effect, It is possible to improve the interest in games.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, when the variable state is given, in the second variable game, notification about the variable time of the variable game is made until the variable state is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, prior to the second variation game, the notification of the total variation time between the first variation game and the second variation game is performed until the provision of the variable state is completed. It is configured to perform notification regarding time.

  Specifically, after the end of the big hit game, by determining in advance the variation time of the second variation game, based on the result of the prior determination, the first variation game and the first variation game A notification regarding the total variation time with the second variation game is made.

  With this pre-determination, it is determined whether or not a win is made in the variation game before the execution of the variation game (specific symbol variation game) to be subjected to the prior determination is controlled. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the game ball is associated with the starting hold ball of the variable game after the game ball has won the start winning opening 14 until the execution of the variable game corresponding to the winning is controlled. Pre-determination is executed based on the stored random numbers, and the result is referred to. Such a prior determination is performed by the main control CPU 30a, and information indicating the result of the prior determination is output to the effect control CPU 31a, so that the effect control CPU 31a can perform control to execute the specific notice effect. Become.

  In the present embodiment, when a winning combination lottery is won during the execution of a variable game, and a variable state is given with two variable games as the upper limit after the end of the big hit game, At the start of the second variation game, the variation time of the second variation game is determined in advance. Then, based on the determination result, a notification regarding the total variation time is performed based on the total variation time between the first variation game and the second variation game. As a result, it is possible to specify the time until the provision of the variable state ends after the end of the big hit game and before the start of the second variable game.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the remaining variation time of the variation game to be interrupted is 24.36 s, when the variation time of the second variation game is specified as 180 s, FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to report the time until the end of the provision of the variable state of 204.36 s, which is the sum of 24.36 s and 180 s.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 11C, the interrupted variation game is restarted as the first variation game from the timing indicated by the symbol T5 after the end of the big hit game, but the predetermined variation from the timing indicated by the symbol T5. In time, the total variation time obtained by adding the remaining variation time of the first variation game and the variation time of the second variation game is notified, and the initial time effect is executed. Thereby, before the second variation game is executed, the total time until the provision of the variable state is completed can be specified by the player.

  In addition to the time until the provision of the variable state is completed, notification can be made within that time. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), in addition to the initial time effect, the extra time effect is executed at a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13.

  Here, the prior information determination process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG. This prior information determination process is a process of referring to various random numbers in order to make a notification regarding the total variation time. The prior information determination process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process in response to the winning of the game ball in the start winning port 14 in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number. This is a process of determining (in advance) various random numbers acquired in accordance with winning in the mouth 14 before the execution of the variable game corresponding to the winning. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the pre-determination process functions as a pre-determination unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the round game is ended and the ending time is started in the jackpot game (step S101). When this determination result is negative (ending time is not started), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (ending time is started), the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not a variable state is given after the end of the big hit game, based on the type of the big hit that has been won. If this determination result is negative (no change state is given), this process ends. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (an altered state is given), the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the main control CPU 30a wins the big win lottery in the variable game and determines whether or not the big win is due to the variable game. If this determination result is affirmative (a big hit by a variable game), the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers in the reserved storage number “2” (step S104), and uses a prefetch command based on the reference result for main control. The RAM 30c is set (step S106), and this process is terminated. If this determination result is negative (not a big hit due to a fluctuating game), the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers in the reserved storage number “1” (step S105), and uses a prefetch command based on the reference result for main control. The RAM 30c is set (step S106), and this process is terminated. In this embodiment, when the variable game is not being executed and the winning combination lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S104. When the winning combination is won during the changing game, the process proceeds to step S105. Will be migrated.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the prior information determination process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c in step S106 to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. . In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, a hold designation command is output before that.

  As described above, when a big hit game is awarded by winning the big hit lottery in the variable game, after the big hit game is finished, a change pattern with a change time of 1 s is determined in the first variable game. The variation pattern determined in the second variation game is identified based on the various random numbers corresponding to the reserved storage number “2”. On the other hand, if a big hit game is awarded in the bonus game in the role game while the variable game is being executed, the first variable game is interrupted as the first variable game after the big hit game ends. The remaining variation time can be specified, and the variation pattern determined in the second variation game is identified based on various random numbers corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the prefetch command is determined based on the value of the hit determination random number and the value of the variation pattern determination random number. In the present embodiment, when the variation game is out of the variation game, the variation pattern P21 is determined when the random number for variation pattern determination is “0” to “35”. Further, when the value of the variation pattern determining random number is “36” to “95”, the variation pattern P22 is changed. When the value of the variation pattern determining random number is “96” to “180”, the variation pattern P23 is changed to Each is decided. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern is “181” to “228”, the variation pattern P24 is. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern is “229” to “240”, the variation pattern P25 is Each is decided.

  For this reason, in steps S104 and S105 in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination corresponding to each designated reserved storage number, and determines whether or not the value is a jackpot determination value. A prefetch command is determined and set in the main control RAM 30c in step S106. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination and specifies (determines) whether or not the value is a big hit determination value. When it is determined that the value of the hit determination random number is the big hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines “E5H00H” or “E6H00H” as the prefetch command, and sets it in the main control RAM 30c in step S106.

  Further, when it is specified that the value of the random number for hit determination is not the big hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines a prefetch command based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern corresponding to each designated reserved storage number, In step S106, the main control RAM 30c is set. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern and specifies (determines) which determination value the value is. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines "E5H01H" to "E5H05H" or "E6H01H" to "E6H05H" as prefetch commands based on the determination result, and sets them in the main control RAM 30c in step S106.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit determination stored in association with the start holding ball before the big hit determination based on the hit determination random number (hit determination information) stored in association with the start holding ball. The random number for use and the random number for determining the variation pattern (information for determining the variation time) are determined.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input. When this determination result is affirmative (a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input), the effect control CPU 31a specifies the number of reserved memories of a variable game to be predetermined from the prefetch command, and the number of reserved memories A prefetch command is stored corresponding to Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation time in the second variation game after the end of the big hit game, based on the prefetch command assigned to the effect control RAM 31c.

  After that, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines that a new variation game that is not interrupted is started as the first variation game after the big hit game is finished, and is designated by the variation pattern designation command. The changed variation pattern is identified, and the variation time of the variation pattern is identified. Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the change times of the first change game and the second change game, calculates the added change time, and sets it in the effect control RAM 31c.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a special figure interruption release designation command instead of the variation pattern designation command, the suspended variation game is resumed as the first variation game after the big hit game ends. Judgment is made, the value is read from the variation time counter, and the remaining variation time of the variation game is specified. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control calculates the total change time by adding the change time of the first change game and the change time of the second change game, and sets it in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs the display control of the effect display device 11 based on the set total variation time, thereby executing the initial time effect, the extra time effect, and the countdown effect. In particular, the present embodiment includes a case where the total variation time itself is notified within a predetermined time from the start timing of the first variation game, and a case where the continuable time is notified within the total variation time.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation time of the suspended variation game based on the prefetch command indicating the determination result of the prior determination before the big hit determination. Then, the production control CPU 31a notifies the total time until the provision of the variable state is completed based on the remaining time of the interrupted variable game and the specified variable time of the variable game being held. Let it be done.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (4) in the first embodiment.
(5) The variation time in the suspended variation game is determined in advance, and the variation time of the variation game is specified based on the determination result. Then, based on the identified variation time of the variation game, control is performed to notify the total time until the provision of the variable state is completed. For this reason, by specifying the variation time of the suspended variation game, it is possible to execute notification regarding the total time until the provision of the variable state is completed, and the production effect can be enhanced. Therefore, novel game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the variation game interrupted as the first variation game after the end of the big hit game is specified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the third embodiment, the first variation game may be configured to identify the next variation game without identifying the suspended variation game.

  Specifically, when the big hit game is awarded by winning the role lottery during the execution of the variable game, the main control CPU 30a resumes the interrupted variable game after the big hit game ends, and the variable game is When finished, do not subtract the number of actuations. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the number of actuations when the variable game is ended when the variable game that is not interrupted is executed after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the upper limit number of times of change is defined as “twice” in the variation game and the accessory game in the above embodiment, but is defined as “once” in the third embodiment. Accordingly, there is no problem even if a variation pattern such as the variation pattern P11 is not defined.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the second embodiment, a pre-determination is performed with the start of the ending time as a trigger, and a pre-read command is output. However, the determination is not limited thereto. For example, the pre-determination is performed with a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 14. And a prefetch command may be output.

  In the second embodiment, after the end of the big hit game, the notification about the continuation time is performed after the start of the first variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, before the start of the first variable game. Alternatively, during the big hit game (opening time, round time, or ending time), notification regarding the continuable time may be performed.

  In the second embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a preliminary determination unit (preliminary identification unit). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the presentation control CPU 31a may function as a preliminary determination unit. In this case, for example, various random numbers may be output from the main control CPU 30a to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, for example, even when the main control CPU 30a specifies a random number value and a predetermined determination value in advance and outputs the result as a prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a, the prefetch command is specified in advance. Pre-determining means may be used. That is, the function of the prior determination means is not limited to the prior specification (predetermining) of random numbers, but may be configured to include prior specification of a command (prefetch command). That is, the hit determination information corresponds to a hit determination random number or information based on the hit determination random number (for example, a look-ahead command), and the variation time determination information includes a variation pattern determination random number or a variation pattern determination random number. Corresponds to information (for example, a prefetch command).

  In the second embodiment, based on the determination result of the prior determination, the variation time of the second variable game is specified after the end of the big hit game before the big hit determination is performed. After the big hit game ends, the second variation game is defined as a certain variation time, and the total variation time may be specified without performing a prior determination. As a specific example, only the variation pattern with a variation time of 180 s is selected as the second variation game after the end of the big hit game, and the total variation time with the variation time of the first variation game is calculated. You may comprise. In this case, the variation pattern for big hit variation may be defined as a similar variation time, and at that time, the full rotation variation in which the big hit is determined may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the device for displaying the result of the accessory game is not provided. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a display device for displaying the result of the accessory game may be provided. For example, the off-lamp lamp is normally lit, but the jackpot lamp may be lit when the special passing area is passed. Further, for example, when the first big winning opening 24 is in an open state, control may be performed so that the deviation lamp or the big hit lamp blinks.

In the above embodiment, the execution of the usual game can be suspended with a predetermined upper limit as the upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution of the usual game may not be suspended.
In the above embodiment, when the time until the end of the provision of the variable state is equal to or longer than the unit period, the notification regarding the continuable time is performed in increments of the unit period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification regarding the continuable time may be performed regardless of the unit period. In addition, even if the timing at which notification regarding the continuable time is performed is not determined in advance, if it is determined that the time until the provision of the variable state is over the unit period, the notification regarding the continuation time is notified. You may control to do.

  In the above embodiment, the continuation time itself is notified by various effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the continuation time is predicted from other effect images such as a character image and a background image corresponding to the continuation time. It may be possible. Moreover, although the effect which can specify continuation possible time was performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, the production | presentation which suggests continuation time may be performed so that continuation time can be estimated. In other words, an effect related to the continuable time may be executed in different effects depending on whether the time until the continuable time elapses (the remaining continuable time) is long or short.

  In the above embodiment, the additional time effect is executed after the continuable time becomes “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the additional time effect is executed before the continuable time becomes “0”. May be.

  In the above embodiment, in the last variation game in which the provision of the variation state continues, variation patterns P21 to P25 that are variation times longer than the variation patterns P01 and P02 are determined when the variation pattern for outlier variation is determined. It was possible but not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern that is shorter than or the same variation time as the variation patterns P01 and P02 may be determined.

  In the first embodiment, in the first variation game in which the variation state starts to be added, the variation pattern P11 having a variation time shorter than the variation patterns P01 and P02 can be determined when the variation pattern for outlier variation is determined. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern that is longer than or the same as the variation patterns P01 and P02 may be determined.

  -In the above embodiment, both the continuable time during which the variable state can continue at least and the time until the variable state actually ends are reported, but not limited to this, for example, either Alternatively, at least notification regarding the remaining variation time of the suspended variation game may be performed. In other words, only the initial time effect may be executed and the extra time effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, based on the type of jackpot, the upper limit number of times of change is the same after the end of the jackpot game, but not limited to this, for example, after the jackpot game is changed based on the type of jackpot The upper limit number of short states may be varied. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the variable state is set to “1” or “2 times”, but is not limited thereto. Good. Specifically, the upper limit frequency of the variable state may be “1” and “5”. Further, for example, when a variation pattern of one time is defined as a unit period (for example, 1 minute) and the upper limit number of variation states is “1”, until the provision of the variation state is completed. If the upper limit number of times of the change state is “5 times”, the time until the end of the assignment of the change state may be 5 minutes.

-In the above embodiment, there is a case where the variable state is not given depending on the type of winning jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable state may be given after the big hit game ends.
In the above embodiment, the decoration corresponding to the special drawing in the variable game is displayed on the effect display device 11, but not limited to this, for example, the decoration corresponding to the common drawing in the normal game is displayed on the effect display device 11. It may be configured to be displayed on the screen or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, various effects are executed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, and the like other than the image by the effect display device 11. The vibration of the vibration part, the displacement of the movable body, the air blown from the blower, or the combination thereof may be used.

  In the above embodiment, in the jackpot game by winning the jackpot lottery, the prescribed round number (upper limit round number) of the round game is set to “16 times”, but is not limited thereto. For example, depending on the type of jackpot that has been won, the prescribed number of rounds may be varied, and further, it may be set so that a part of the round game is not substantially obtained. Further, for example, it may be set so that substantially no game is obtained in all round games.

  In the above embodiment, in the jackpot game by winning the winning combination lottery, the prescribed round number (upper limit round number) of the round game is substantially set to “16 times”, but is not limited thereto. For example, for example, a plurality of special passage areas may be provided. In this case, depending on the type of the special passing area that has passed, the number of specified rounds may be varied, and further, it may be set so that a part of the round game is not substantially obtained. Further, for example, it may be set so that substantially no game is obtained in all round games.

  In the above embodiment, the opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 16 is determined in accordance with whether or not the variable state is given, but this is not restrictive. For example, an opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 16 may be determined in accordance with the normal hit type. In addition, in the variable state, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state, and the normal winning lottery is won. At this time, the opening / closing blade 16 may be opened / closed with an operation pattern that has a longer opening time than the non-variable state. Of course, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened as compared with the non-variable state, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, when the open / close blade 16 is in the closed state in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the game ball is not able to win, but not limited to this, for example, if it is harder to win than in the open state, A game ball may be awarded. In addition, when the first grand prize port blade 23 and the second grand prize port door 21 are closed at the first grand prize port 24 and the second grand prize port 22, the game balls cannot be won. For example, a game ball may be winning if it is harder to win than in an open state. That is, it is only necessary that the opening / closing blade 16, the first grand prize winning blade 23, and the second big winning prize opening door 21 are operable so as to be open and closed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the operation gate 19, the first big prize opening 24, and the ordinary electric prize opening 15 are arranged on the right side of the game board 10, but not limited to this, for example, the left side of the game board 10 May be provided respectively. Further, for example, the second grand prize opening 22 may be arranged on the right side of the game board 10. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation gate 19, the 1st big winning opening 24, and the normal electric winning opening 15 were arrange | positioned sequentially from upper direction, it is not restricted to this, For example, the normal electric winning opening 15 is upward. There is no problem even if it is arranged.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, the operating port 15a is in the open state, but the normal winning symbol is not necessarily displayed. In the case where the player can win and can be in an advantageous state by being given a normal hit game, the operation port 15a may be opened.

  -In the said embodiment, the display mode of a special figure and a general figure is not ask | required. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a 14-segment display device is used as the special figure. It may be a display device that turns on and off the LEDs and the like.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a specific passing area and a general passing area through which a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 22 can pass are formed, and the game ball passes through the specific passing area by the end of round control. If not, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is terminated without executing the subsequent round control (so-called “puncture”). Further, for example, only in the round control of a specific round, when the game ball does not pass through the specific passing area, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round control.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the 1st grand prize opening 24 and the 2nd big prize opening 22 were constituted as a separate object, it may comprise not only this but one grand prize opening, for example.
In the above embodiment, the variable game and the accessory game are executed independently in principle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variable game and the second variable game may be executed simultaneously. In this case, the starting condition for the second variable game is that a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15. Various controls relating to the special figure are performed in the first variation game and the second variation game. In addition, when a big hit game is awarded in one of the variable games, the other variable game is interrupted, and when the big hit game is finished, the variable game is resumed. For example, in the second variation game, when winning a win based on the result of winning a lottery, the type of special figure (big hit and small hit) is determined according to the type of special figure, and when winning a small hit, the first big You may comprise so that the winning opening 24 may be made into an open state. In addition, for example, it may be controlled to perform the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery separately, regardless of the execution order, and if the big hit lottery is not won, If the winning lottery is not won, the big winning lottery may be performed. In addition, for example, when a game ball passes through a special passing area after winning a small hit based on the result of the winning lottery in the second variable game, a big hit game is generated, while a win is generated in the second variable game. When a big win is won based on the result of the lottery, the big hit game may not be generated regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area. Further, for example, it may be configured not to win a small hit based on the result of the winning lottery. In addition, for example, when a big win is won in the second variable game, a big win game is generated, and in the first round game, the first big prize opening 24 is operated in an open state, and the game ball is placed in the special passing area. When passing, the big hit game is continued, and the second big prize opening 22 may be controlled to be opened in the second round game. In other words, when a jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game, a jackpot game is generated in which the first big prize opening wing 23 (first big prize opening 24) is opened, and the game ball passes through the special passing area. You may comprise so that a big hit game may be continued on the condition. Further, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games or a plurality of types of accessory games may be executed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production display device (notification means), 12 ... Special symbol display device (display means), 14 ... Start winning opening (starting means), 15 ... Ordinary electric winning opening (variable entry means), 15a ... Operating opening (normal) (Entrance entrance), 16 ... opening / closing blades (opening / closing means), 21 ... second grand prize opening door (special opening / closing means), 22 ... second grand prize opening (special entry means), 23 ... first grand prize opening blade (Special opening / closing means), 24 ... first big winning opening (special winning means), 24a ... special winning opening (special winning opening), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (hit determination means, big hit Determination means, small hit determination means, hit type determination means, variation time determination means, time determination means, gaming state control means, normal hit determination means, opening / closing control means, special opening / closing control means), 31 ... production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU (notification control means, remaining time determination means, Determining means, variable time specifying means).

Claims (2)

Display means for performing a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol, and a hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a win, and displaying a predetermined hit display result in the symbol variation game In a gaming machine where a hit game is generated that is advantageous to the player,
A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal start condition is determined as normal hit;
A variable pitching means having an opening / closing means that operates so that the normal pitching opening can be opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game;
Special entry means having special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entry port can be opened and closed on condition that a game ball has entered the variable entry means;
A special passing area where a game ball entered from the special entrance can pass and a game can be generated;
Interrupting means for interrupting the symbol variation game when a winning game is caused by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area during execution of the symbol variation game,
Resuming means for resuming the symbol variation game when the winning game is terminated when the symbol variation game is suspended by the interruption means;
If a winning game is caused by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area, a specific number of times a state in which the game ball can easily enter the variable ball entry means after completion of the corresponding game. A game state control means for controlling a variable game to be given as an upper limit;
A remaining time determination unit that determines a remaining time of the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption unit when a winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the special passage area during the execution of the symbol variation game;
In a case where a winning game is caused by the passing of a game ball to the special passing area during the execution of the symbol variation game, the entrance rate improvement state is increased up to a specific number of symbol variation games after the corresponding game ends. And a notification control means for performing control to cause the notification means to notify the remaining time of the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption means based on the result determined by the remaining time determination means. ,
The gaming state control means does not include the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption means in the specific number of times, includes a symbol variation game performed after the interrupted symbol variation game is included in the specific number of times, and Control the granting of improved state,
Regarding the provision of the improved entrance rate, the hit caused by the passing of the game ball through the special passing area rather than after the end of the hit game generated through the symbol change game performed by changing the special symbol. It is more advantageous after the game ends,
A gaming machine having a plurality of types of variation times of a symbol variation game performed by varying the special symbol when the entrance rate improvement state is given . Starting means capable of giving the starting condition of the symbol variation game by entering a game ball;
Trigger determination information for determining whether or not a symbol variation game is won and a variation time determination for determining a variation time of the symbol variation game when a game ball enters the starting means Information acquisition means for acquiring information for use;
A hold storage means for storing the hit determination information and the variation time determination information acquired by the information acquisition means in association with the start hold information when a game ball enters the start means,
A variation time determining means for determining a variation time of the symbol variation game corresponding to the variation time determination information acquired by the information acquisition means based on the determination result of the hit determination means;
Before determining by the hit determination means based on the hit determination information stored in the hold storage means in association with the start hold information, the hit determination information and the variation time determination stored in association with the start hold information Pre-determination means for determining information for use;
Fluctuation time specifying means for specifying the fluctuation time of the symbol variation game being held based on the determination result by the prior determination means before the determination by the hit determination means,
The notification control means is based on the remaining time of the symbol variation game interrupted by the interruption device and the variation time of the symbol variation game held by the variation time identification device, and the entrance rate improvement state The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means is controlled so as to be able to execute notification related to a total time until the end of the granting .