JP6214513B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a gaming ball.

  In such a gaming machine, on the condition that the game medium launched in the game area on the game board passes through the passing area, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the display means such as a liquid crystal display device. There is a gaming machine that executes a specific gaming state advantageous to the player by stopping the identification information being displayed in a specific manner.

  In such a gaming machine, a displacement member that is displaceable between a first state in which a game medium easily passes through the passage area and a second state in which the game medium hardly passes through the passage area in the passage area is provided in the passage area. In addition, there is a gaming machine that transitions to a special game state in which the variable member is likely to change to the first state after the end of the specific game state.

  In the gaming machine described above, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a plurality of upper limit numbers that can control the special gaming state are provided, and the number of remaining special gaming states is not displayed during the special gaming state control. There is one that makes it difficult to understand how long the gaming state lasts (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-12053 A

  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, since it is not known how long the special gaming state will continue, it has always been anxious about the special gaming state to end, so the stress has accumulated and the willingness to play There was a problem that would greatly reduce.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can remove a player's anxiety while maintaining a gameability in which it cannot be determined how long a special gaming state continues. .

  A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided in a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming medium can roll, a passing area provided in the gaming area and allowing the passing of gaming media, and the gaming area. Based on the variable winning device that is displaceable between the first state in which the game medium is easily received and the second state in which the game medium is less likely to be received than in the first state, and the game medium has passed through the passage area. Identification information including a specific gaming state transition determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state advantageous to the user, and a variation time for displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on a determination result by the specific gaming state transition determination means Based on the identification information fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern and the identification information fluctuation pattern determined by the identification information fluctuation pattern determining means, the identification information can be displayed in a variable manner. The information display means, the counting means capable of counting the number of times the identification information is displayed or stopped by the identification information display means, and the identification information variably displayed on the identification information display means are stopped and displayed in a specific display mode. On the condition that the variable winning device can be controlled to a specific gaming state in which the variable winning device is displaced to the first state a predetermined number of times, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-special gaming state The number of times is determined by the number determination means capable of determining any number of times from the number of times including the first number of times and the second number of times greater than the first number of times, and the specific gaming state control means After completion of the controlled specific gaming state, it is possible to control to the special gaming state until the number of changes in the identification information by the identification information display means reaches the number determined by the number determination means. A special game state control means capable of performing, an effect determination means capable of determining an effect corresponding to the identification information variation pattern determined by the identification information variation pattern determination means, and an effect determined by the effect determination means An effect executing means that can be executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information in the information display means, and the effect executing means indicates the remaining number of times of the special game state based on the start of the special game state. An effect that indicates the first number of times can be executed, an update effect that is an effect of updating the remaining number of times can be executed on condition that the identification information display means performs a variable display of identification information, and the identification The information variation pattern determining means can determine an identification information variation pattern according to a counting result by the counting means, and the first variation state from the start of the special gaming state. The specific variation pattern, which is a specific identification information variation pattern, can be determined on the condition that the number less than one is counted by the counting unit, and the effect executing unit can be determined by the number determining unit. A specific effect indicating that the update of the remaining number of times is to be stopped as an effect accompanying a specific identification information variation pattern, on the condition that the number of times is determined and the special game state control means controls the special game state. The update effect is not executed on condition that the specific effect is executed.

  In this gaming machine, while displaying the minimum number of times of special gaming state as the number of times on the effect, the update of the number of times on the effect may be stopped separately from the actual number of times of the special gaming state, It is possible to maintain a gameability in which it is not possible to determine how long the special game state continues. In addition, when the special game state is started, an effect indicating the first number is performed, and when the second number greater than the first number is determined by the number determination means, the number display on the effect is updated. Even if the special gaming state is started with the display of the first number of times less than the second number of times determined by the number of times determination means by making it possible to stop, the remaining number of times on the effect is displayed The suggested end timing can be adjusted to the end of the actual special gaming state. As a result, by displaying the number of times shortened as the number of times displayed in the production, while removing the player's anxiety that the game must be played with anxiety about the end of the special gaming state, It is possible to prevent a contradiction caused by a mismatch between the suggested end timing of the special gaming state and the actual end of the special gaming state.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the identification information variation pattern determining means is configured to specify a specific variation pattern a plurality of times during a period in which the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state. The effect execution means can execute a special effect indicating that the update of the remaining number is resumed as an effect accompanying the execution of the specific variation pattern on the condition that the specific effect is executed, The update of the remaining number of times can be restarted on condition that the special effect is executed, and by executing the specific effect and the special effect, the update of the remaining number of times is performed after the end of the specific gaming state. It is characterized by continuing until the special gaming state controlled until the number of variable displays reaches the second number.

  In this gaming machine, by continuing the update of the remaining number of times up to the second number of times, it is possible to match the end of the actual special game state with the end timing of the remaining number of special game states displayed for production, As a result, it is possible to prevent a contradiction that the actual end of the special gaming state and the end timing of the remaining number of times of the special gaming state displayed in the production do not match.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the count value by which the specific variation pattern is determined according to the type of the identification information stopped and displayed in the specific display mode in the identification information display means. The identification information variation display pattern determination unit includes a predetermined variation unit, and determines the specific variation pattern when the counting unit indicates the count value defined by the definition unit.

In this gaming machine, the specific variation pattern is determined in accordance with the number of times of display or stop display of the identification information counted by the counting means, so that the updating of the remaining number of times is surely stopped at the specific number of variations. It is possible to execute the effect or the effect of resuming the update of the remaining number of times.
A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a gaming board having a gaming area in which gaming media can roll, a passing area provided in the gaming area and allowing passage of gaming media, and the gaming area. Based on the fact that the variable winning device is displaceable between a first state in which the game medium is easily received and a second state in which the game medium is less likely to be received than the first state, and the game medium has passed through the passage area. Identification including a specific gaming state transition determining unit that determines whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and a variation time for displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on a determination result by the specific gaming state transition determining unit Identification information variation pattern determination means for determining an information variation pattern, and identification information variation display based on the identification information variation pattern determined by the identification information variation pattern determination means The identification information display means, the counting means capable of counting the number of times the identification information is displayed or stopped by the identification information display means, and the identification information variably displayed on the identification information display means are stopped and displayed in a specific display mode. On the condition that the variable winning device can be controlled to a specific game state in which the variable winning device is displaced to the first state a predetermined number of times, and a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the non-special game state A number determination means capable of determining any number of times out of a number of times including a first number and a second number that is a number greater than the first number, and the specific gaming state control means After the end of the specific gaming state controlled by the above, the special gaming state is controlled until the number of changes of the identification information by the identification information display means reaches the number determined by the number determination means. A special gaming state control means capable of enabling, an effect determining means capable of determining an effect corresponding to the identification information variation pattern determined by the identification information variation pattern determining means, and an effect determined by the effect determining means, And an effect execution means that can be executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information in the identification information display means, wherein the effect execution means has determined the second number of times as the number of times of the special gaming state by the number of times determination means. In this case, based on the start of the special gaming state, an effect that is displayed as a specific number that is less than the second number can be executed as an effect indicating the remaining number of times of the special gaming state, and the identification An update effect, which is an effect of updating the remaining number of times, can be executed on condition that the display of the identification information is changed by the information display means. The information fluctuation pattern determining means can determine the identification information fluctuation pattern according to the counting result by the counting means, and the number of times less than the specific number from the start of the special gaming state is counted by the counting means. A specific variation pattern that is a specific identification information variation pattern can be determined as a condition, and the effect execution means can execute a specific effect as an effect accompanying the execution of the specific variation pattern. Including a first specific effect indicating that the update of the remaining number of times is stopped and a second specific effect that does not indicate that the update of the remaining number of times is stopped, and when the first specific effect is executed, a predetermined period thereafter The variation time is longer when the first specific effect is executed without executing the update effect than when the second specific effect is executed.
Further, in the gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the identification information variation pattern determining unit is controlled a plurality of times during the period in which the special gaming state control unit controls the special gaming state. A specific variation pattern can be determined, and the effect execution means executes the first specific effect, and then the remaining number of times when the second specific effect is executed as an effect accompanying the execution of the specific variation pattern. A special effect indicating that renewal of the program is to be resumed can be executed, the update of the remaining number of times can be restarted on the condition that the special effect is executed, and the first specific effect and the special effect are executed. The update of the remaining number of times is continued until the end of the special gaming state that is controlled after the end of the specific gaming state until the number of times of display of the identification information is changed to the second number of times. It is characterized in.
In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a count value in which the specific variation pattern is determined according to the type of identification information stopped and displayed in the specific display mode in the identification information display means. Is provided with pre-defined defining means, and the identification information variation display pattern determining means determines the specific variation pattern when the counting means indicates the count value defined by the defining means. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can remove a player's anxiety while maintaining a gameability in which it cannot be determined how long a special gaming state continues.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is the schematic which shows arrangement | positioning of switches in the back side of the game board of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the time-shortening pattern in the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game flow of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the game flow of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table for jackpot determination of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol determination table of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table for table selection for fluctuation pattern determination of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table for production patterns of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table for production patterns of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process performed by the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the system timer interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol control process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol memory check process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation pattern determination process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation time management process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol display time management process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the hit start interval management process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the big winning opening opening process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the hit end interval management process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol game end process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the switch input process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special symbol related switch check process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process performed by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which concerns on the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart of command analysis processing of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production pattern determination process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production mode control process 1 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production mode control process 2 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production mode control process 3 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbols etc. which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbols etc. which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbols etc. which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbols etc. which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbols etc. which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbols etc. which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbols etc. which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart of the hit end interval management process of the gaming machine according to another embodiment 1. It is a figure which shows the big hit symbol determination table of the game machine which concerns on other Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table selection table of the game machine which concerns on other Embodiment 2. FIG.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[Overview of gaming machines]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of switches on the back side of the gaming board of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1001 has a structure in which a glass door 1010, a dish unit 1011, a launching device 1012, a liquid crystal display device 1013 and a game board 1014 are supported by a base door 1015. . The base door 1015 supports the discharge unit 1016 and the substrate unit 1017 on the back side, and is fitted in the opening 1181 of the main body 1018.

  The glass door 1010 is pivotally attached to the base door 1015 so as to be freely opened and closed. This glass door 1010 has an opening 1101 formed at the center, and a transparent protective glass 1019 is disposed in the opening 1101. The protective glass 1019 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 1014 with the glass door 1010 closed. The glass door 1010 is provided with a speaker 1021 at the top and lamps 1022 on the left and right. The speaker 1021 is for performing, for example, voice notification, production, and error notification. The lamp 1022 performs various notifications such as effects and announcements.

  The dish unit 1011 is for storing game balls, and is disposed on the base door 1015 below the glass door 1010. The dish unit 1011 is configured as a unit in which a lower dish 1112 is integrated below an upper dish 1111.

  The upper plate 1111 is for storing a game ball to be launched into a game area 1140 described later. The upper plate 1111 is provided with a payout opening 1113 and an operation button 1020. The payout port 1113 is used for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, the game balls are discharged. The operation button 1020 is a so-called “CHANCE button” or “push button”. For example, a CHANCE effect (a so-called cut-in effect or whether or not the movable body is movable) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 described above is used. This is operated by the player to select whether or not to perform or to notify the degree of expectation in an effect (for example, conversation content or character color of the conversation effect) for notifying the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  The lower plate 1112 is provided with a payout opening 1114. As with the payout exit 1113, the payout exit 1114 is used to rent out game balls and pay out game balls (prize balls), and the game balls are discharged when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied.

  The launcher 1012 is for launching a game ball stored in the upper plate 1111 in a game area 1140 described later. This launching device 1012 is provided with a launching handle 1122 on the surface side of the panel body 1121, and is disposed in the lower right portion of the base door 1015.

  The panel body 1121 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 1011 when the dish unit 1011 and the launching device 1012 are disposed on the base door 1015. A drive device (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 1121. For example, a firing solenoid is used as the driving device.

  The liquid crystal display device 1013 has a lottery lottery result based on winning of a game ball to the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035, as well as various images related to the game, for example, an identification symbol (decoration symbol) for production, The effect image in the state, the effect image during the big hit, the demonstration effect, and the number of reservations are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 1013 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 1014.

  As the production means, for example, a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory is used alone or in combination instead of the liquid crystal display device 1013 or in addition to the liquid crystal display device 1013. Also good.

  The game board 1014 is disposed in front of the base door 1015 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 1019. The game board 1014 has a game area 1140 in which the launched game ball can roll down. The game area 1140 is surrounded by the guide rail 1031 and a plurality of game nails are driven therein.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 1014 includes guide rails 1031 and 1032, a stage 1033, a first start port 1034, a second start port 1035, a passing gate 1036, first and second gates 1047A and 1047B, 1 and 2nd hold | maintenance display parts 1037 and 1038, the big winning opening 1039, the opening-and-closing door 1040, the general winning opening 1041,1042,1043,1044, and the LED unit 1005 are provided.

  The guide rail (outer rail) 1031 is arranged so as to surround the game area 1140 in order to partition (define) the game area 1140. The guide rail (inner rail) 1032 is for guiding the game ball to the upper part of the game board 1014 together with the guide rail 1031, and is arranged inside the guide rail 1031 on the left side of the game board 1014.

  The stage 1033 distributes the flow area of the game balls in the game area 1140 and is provided on the top of the game board 1014. The game ball launched by the launching device 1012 flows down the game board 1014 while changing its advancing direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown) driven into the game board 1014, the stage 1033, and the like. In this process, a game ball wins the first starting port 1034, the second starting port 1035, the passing gate 1036, the first and second gates 1047A, 1047B, the big winning port 1039, or the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, A game ball that has not won a prize is discharged from the outlet 1045. The game ball flows down mainly on the left side of the stage 1033 because the launch force given to the game ball is small when the rotation angle of the launch handle 1122 is small, while the game ball is played when the rotation angle of the launch handle 1122 is large. Since the launch force applied to the sphere is large, it flows down mainly on the right side of the stage 1033. In general, the method of hitting the game ball to the left of the stage 1033 is called left-handed, and the method of hitting the game ball to the right of the stage 1033 is called right-handed.

  The first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 provide an opportunity for a big win lottery on condition that a game ball is won (passed), and the results of the big win lottery are displayed on the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 and the liquid crystal. An opportunity to be displayed on the display device 1013 is given.

  The first start port 1034 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game board 1014. A first start port switch 1340 (FIG. 4) is disposed behind the first start port 1034. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 1340, a big hit lottery is performed inside the game machine (board unit 1017 in FIG. 2), and a preset number of game balls are paid out in the payout 1113 or payout. It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 through the outlet 1114.

  The second start port 1035 is provided on the upper right side of the first start port 1034, and the second start port switch 1350 (FIG. 4) is disposed behind the second start port 1035. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 1350, a big hit lottery is performed inside the gaming machine 1001 (board unit 1017 in FIG. 2), and a preset number of game balls are paid out from the payout port 1113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 via the discharge port 1114. The second starting port 1035 is determined to be difficult to win by a blade member 1046 as a normal electric accessory.

  The blade member 1046 rotates in the left-right direction, and it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 1035 and the open state that allows the game ball to win the second start port 1035. And a closed state can be selected. The blade member 1046 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a stop display (a combination of lighting and extinction) is performed with a predetermined symbol on a normal symbol display unit 1050 described later, and a game is displayed at the second start port 1035. It becomes easy to enter the ball.

  For example, in the normal symbol game, the winning probability in the low probability state (normal state) is 1/256, for example, and when this is won, the blade member 1046 is released once for 0.3 seconds. The hit probability in the high probability state (short time state) is, for example, 255/256, and when this is won, the blade member 1046 is opened three times for 1.3 seconds. Further, the maximum number of winning prizes to the second starting port 1035 for one game of the normal symbol game is 8 counts.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory is not limited to the one that rotates the blade member 1046 to the left and right. For example, the tongue-like member moves before and after the game board 1014 or the front and back of the game board 1014 rotates. 2 An opening / closing door that opens and closes the start port 1035 may be used.

  The passing gate 1036 provides an opportunity to perform a normal symbol lottery for opening the second starting port 1035, and is provided at the left and right center positions of the game board 1014. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on a normal symbol display unit 1050 described later. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 1050 described later, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning is displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. You may make it do.

  In the gaming machine 1001, after the big hit game is over, the normal state, the probability variation state where the big hit probability is higher than the normal state, or the short time state where the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is increased. Since the probability change state and the short-time state may shift simultaneously, the normal state (non-stochastic change state and non-time-short state), short-time state (non-probability) are assumed as the state to be transferred after the big hit game ends. There are a fluctuation state and a short-time state), a probability fluctuation state (a probability fluctuation state and a non-time-short state), and a probabilistic short-time state (a probability-variation state and a short-time state). In the short-time state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, so that the winning to the second starting port 1035 is facilitated by the support of the blade member 1046 as the normal electric accessory. This state is a state called “electric support”, and it becomes easy to store the reserved balls of the special symbol game, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game balls by winning the second start opening 35.

  In the case of shifting to the short-time state, the result of the big win lottery for a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times, 50 times, next time (until the transition to the next big hit game state)) is made in the special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053. Continue until displayed.

  The first and second hold display sections 1037 and 1038 are played by the first or second starter switch 1340 and 1350 when the first or second special symbol display sections 1052 and 1053 described later are variably displayed. Is detected until the first or second special symbol display unit 1052 or 1053 (FIG. 5) stops displaying the first or second special symbol. The execution (start) of the change display of the first or second special symbol based on the game ball entering 1035 is put on hold. When the first or second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first or second special symbol that has been suspended is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the priority order of the variable display of the first and second special symbols is higher in the second special symbol than in the first special symbol. It should be noted that the corresponding first and second special symbols may be sequentially displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the winning order of the first and second start ports 1034 and 1035.

  Here, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions of the variable display of the first and second special symbols by entering the first starting port 1034 and the second starting port 1035 is four respectively. Therefore, the total number of winning holds in both the first and second special symbols, that is, the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 is 8 in total. When the first special symbol game for the first special symbol is held four times, information on the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is the first special symbol in the main RAM 1062 (see FIG. 6). The information of the four special symbol games stored and held in the start memory area (0) as the start memory is started in the first special symbol start memory area (1) to the first special symbol start memory area (4). Stored as a memory. Similarly, when the second special symbol game is held four times, the information of the second special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is stored in the second special symbol game in the main RAM 1062 (see FIG. 6). The information of the second special symbol game for four times stored and reserved as the start memory in the symbol start memory area (0) includes the second special symbol start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4 ) Is stored as the start memory.

In addition, in place of the first and second hold display units 1037 and 1038 or in addition to the first and second hold display units 1037 and 1038, the liquid crystal display device 1013 holds a prize at the first start port 1034. In addition, it may be possible to display a suspension of winning in the second start port 1035.
A first gate 1047A is provided above the first start port 1034, and a second gate 1047B is provided above the second start port 1035. An interval between the first start port 1034 and the first gate 1047A is an interval through which a game ball can pass. The interval between the second start port 1035 and the second gate 1047B is an interval through which game balls can pass. When the big hit gaming state is achieved, the game ball passes through the first or second gate 1047A, 1047B, so that the big winning opening 1039 can be opened. In other words, the first and second gates 1047A and 1047B have a function that triggers the opening of the big prize opening 1039 in the big hit gaming state.

  The special winning opening 1039 is a portion that is opened in a special gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and is below a substantially intermediate position between the first starting port 1034 and the second starting port 1035. Is provided. The special winning opening 1039 is provided with a count switch 1390 (see FIG. 4). This count switch 1390 is for counting the number of winning game balls to the grand prize opening 1039. When the winning of game balls is confirmed, a preset number of gaming balls are paid out 1113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 via the discharge port 1114.

  The open / close door 1040 controls the special winning opening 1039 to be in an open state or a closed state, and is disposed so as to cover the special winning opening 1039. In other words, the open / close door 1040 is driven so as to change into an open state in which a game ball can be won in the grand prize opening 1039 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won. The opening / closing drive of the special prize opening 1039 by the opening / closing door 1040 is changed to the big hit gaming state with the special symbol being in a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 described later. Done in case.

  Here, the big hit game state includes a state where a game ball can be acquired compared to the normal state (a big hit game state with a ball) and a state where a game ball cannot be acquired substantially (a big hit game state without a ball). . In the present embodiment, after the end of the no-hit big hit gaming state, the big hit winning probability shifts to a probability fluctuation state higher than the normal state. Such a big hit gaming state that shifts to the probability varying gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state without a ball is called a sudden probability fluctuation. This sudden probability variation is also called “sudden probability variation” or “surprising accuracy”.

  The special game state may include a small hit game state in addition to the big hit game state. Note that “small hit” refers to a hit where there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit gaming state that shifts after the small hit. Specifically, when the small hit game state is digested in the normal game state and the small hit game state is digested, the game state after the small hit game state remains the normal game state before the small hit game state, and the probability variation game There is no transition to the state. Similarly, when the small hit game state is digested in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming state after this small hit gaming state remains the probability variation gaming state before the small hit gaming state, and the normal gaming state There is no transition to.

  The small hit gaming state may be a state in which the opening / closing door 1040 is opened, but the opening / closing speed of the opening / closing door 1040 is high, and a game ball cannot be substantially acquired. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040 in the small hit may be the same as or similar to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040 in the above-mentioned large hitting game state without a ball. As a result, it is difficult for the player to distinguish which hit has been established only by confirming the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040.

  The open state of the special winning opening 1039 by the opening / closing door 1040 is that the count value (the number of game balls passed) by the count switch 1390 (see FIG. 4) is a predetermined number (for example, 7) or the opening time is a predetermined time ( For example, about 25 seconds or 0.1 seconds). On the other hand, when the number of game balls passed reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening / closing time of the opening / closing door 1040 reaches a predetermined time, the opening / closing door 1040 is driven to close the special winning opening 1039.

  In the big hit gaming state, the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 1039 are repeated. In the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, the open state of the big winning opening 1039 is set to a predetermined number of times. In the big hit gaming state, the gaming state in which the grand prize opening 1039 is in the open state is called “round game”, and after the grand prize opening 1039 is changed from the open state to the closed state, the next big winning opening 1039 is in the open state. The closed state of the big prize opening 1039 until it is played is called “inter-round game” or “interval”.

  A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a first round (1R) and the second round as a second round (2R). In the present embodiment, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 1039 in the big hit gaming state is 16, but the big hit with the number of open times of 16 can also be referred to as “16R big hit”.

  The general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are used for paying out a predetermined number of game balls on condition that a game ball is won. Two of these general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are formed in the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game board 1014 by arranging decorative members, respectively. When game balls win the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 via the payout port 1113 or the payout port 1114.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first start port switch 1340, the second start port 1035, the big winning port 1039, and the general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are behind the first starting port 1034, the second starting port 1035, and the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, respectively. A start port switch 1350, general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, and 1440 are provided, a pass gate switch 1360 is provided inside the pass gate 1036, and inside the first and second gates 1047A and 1047B. The first and second gate switches 1361A and 1361B are arranged to detect the entry or passage of each. Further, behind the opening / closing door 1040 and the blade member 1046, a special prize opening solenoid 1400 and a normal electric accessory solenoid 1460 are disposed, respectively, and the respective movable members are driven.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 1005 includes a normal symbol display unit 1050, a normal symbol hold display unit 1051, a first special symbol display unit 1052, a second special symbol display unit 1053, and a first special symbol hold display unit. 1054 and a second special symbol hold display section 1055. The LED unit 1005 is provided with a round lamp 1056.

  The normal symbol display unit 1050 determines the lottery result for the “normal symbol game” that determines whether or not to open the second starting port 1035 by driving the normal electric accessory (the blade member 1046 (see FIGS. 3 and 4)). , And includes two LED lamps 1501 and 1502. The LED lamps 1501 and 1502 are variably displayed as normal symbols by alternately turning on and off, and then stopped. The blade member 1046 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) is a blade member 1046 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) when the combination of turning on / off the LED lamps 1501 and 1502 in the normal symbol display unit 1050 is in a predetermined mode. ) Is opened / closed in a predetermined pattern to select the difficulty in entering the ball at the second start port 1035.

  The normal symbol hold display section 1051 displays the number of times that the variable symbol can be displayed on hold by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two LED lamps 1511 and 1512. Regarding the hold display by the LED lamps 1511 and 1512, for example, when the hold number is “1”, the LED lamp 1511 is turned on and the LED lamp 1512 is turned off. When the hold number is “2”, both the LED lamp 1511 and the LED lamp 1512 are lit. When the hold number is “3”, the LED lamp 1511 blinks, the LED lamp 1512 is lit, and the hold number is “4”. ", Both the LED lamp 1511 and the LED lamp 1512 blink.

  The first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 indicate the results of the big hit lottery for the “special symbol game”, and include eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530, respectively. The first special symbol display unit 1052 displays a variation display in response to the start winning at the first starting port 1034 and displays the big hit lottery result based on the winning at the first starting port 1034. The second special symbol display unit 1053 displays a variation display in response to the start winning at the second starting port 1035 and displays the big hit lottery result based on the winning at the second starting port 1035. The fluctuation display of the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 is performed by repeatedly turning on and off the LED lamps 1520 and 1530 individually. The result of the big hit lottery is displayed by a display pattern (special symbol) formed by turning on / off the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 of the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053.

  Further, the round lamp 1056 is configured to light up in a manner corresponding to the stop symbol (big hit symbol). That is, a round is determined by the game ball passing through the first or second gate 1047A, 1047B, and the round lamp 1056 is turned on according to the determined number of rounds.

  When the big win lottery is won, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state) which is advantageous to the player. It is done. In this big hit gaming state, the door 1040 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is driven and controlled as described above on condition that the game ball passes through the first or second gate 1047A, 1047B. The special winning opening 1039 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) is opened, and the game ball can be received. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the gaming state is maintained. In the case of having a small hit game state, when winning a small hit, a special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed, and the door 1040 is driven in a predetermined pattern.

  In the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed in the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is composed of numbers except for specific cases. Identification symbols (decorative symbols), for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”. On the other hand, the special symbols that are variably displayed in the first special symbol display unit 1052 (see FIG. 5) and the second special symbol display unit 1053 (see FIG. 5) are stopped and displayed, and the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is displayed. But the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Also, in the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, when the special symbol that has been changed or stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed. The image is displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. Specifically, in any one of the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a big hit that can be obtained by many balls. In such a case, the combination of decorative symbols displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is stopped and displayed in a state where all the same symbols are arranged in a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbol rows). In addition, a big hit effect image is displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013.

  In the case of having a small hit game state in which it is difficult to obtain a ball, it is not necessary to display an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a small hit in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. .

The LED lamps 1541 and 1542 of the first special symbol hold display unit 1054 and the LED lamps 1551 and 1552 of the second special symbol hold display unit 1055 are turned on, turned off, or blinked to execute a variable symbol display. The number of possible times (the number of holds) is displayed. The display modes of the first special symbol hold display unit 1054 and the second special symbol hold display unit 1055 correspond to the display of the first and second hold displays 1037 and 1038, respectively, and the first special symbol hold display. The LED lamps 1541 and 1542 in the part 1054 and the LED lamps 1551 and 1552 in the second special symbol hold display part 1055 are displayed in the number of hold states by the LED lamps 1511 and 1512 in the normal symbol hold display part 1051. It is the same as the display mode.
Further, the LED unit 1005 is provided with a round number display device 1056, and the number of rounds determined by the main control circuit 1006 is displayed.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
The electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 1001 includes a main control circuit 1006 that controls the game, and a sub-control circuit 1007 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 1006 includes a main CPU 1060, a main ROM 1061 (read-only memory), a main RAM 1062 (read / write memory), an initial reset circuit 1063, an I / O port 1064, a command output port 1065, and a backup capacitor 1066. It is connected to various devices and various switches.

  The main CPU 1060 is connected to the main ROM 1061 and the main RAM 1062, and has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 1061.

  The main ROM 1061 stores various tables in addition to a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1001 by the main CPU 1060, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 1060 to execute the processes shown in FIGS.

  The main RAM 1062 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 1060. As the temporary storage area of the main CPU 1060, another readable / writable storage medium can be used instead of the main RAM 1062.

  The initial reset circuit 1063 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and is connected to the main CPU 1060.

  The I / O port 1064 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 1060 and transmits output signals from the main CPU 1060 to various devices.

  The command output port 1065 transmits a command from the main CPU 1060 to the sub control circuit 1007.

  The backup capacitor 1066 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 1062 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 1062 at the time of power interruption.

  Various devices connected to the main control circuit 1006 include the LED unit 1005, a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1400, electric accessory solenoid 1460), an external terminal plate 1080, and a radio wave sensor 1024.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 1005 has a normal symbol display unit 1050 that performs variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game, a normal symbol hold display unit 1051, and a special symbol variable display in the special symbol game as described above. A first special symbol display unit 1052 and a second special symbol display unit 1053, a first special symbol hold display unit 1054, a second special symbol hold display unit 1055, and a round number display device 1056 for displaying the number of rounds. It is out.

  The special winning opening solenoid 1400 drives the open / close door 1040 to make the special winning opening 1039 open or closed. Further, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 1460 opens and closes the blade member 1046 as the ordinary electric accessory.

  The external terminal board 1080 is used to transmit data to an external device 1090 such as a hall computer (not shown) having a function of calling a hall attendant or a function of displaying the number of jackpots, or a hall computer managing the gaming machine 1001 of the whole hall. It is.

  The various switches connected to the main control circuit 1006 include a first start port switch 1340, a second start port switch 1350, a pass gate switch 1360, first and second gate switches 1361A and 1361B, a count switch 1390, and a general prize. Mouth switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, and a backup clear switch 1081 are included. The first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball wins the first and second start ports 1034 and 1035. The pass gate switch 1360 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball passes through the pass gate 1036. When the game ball passes through the first and second gate switches 1361A and 1361B and the first and second gates 1047A and 1047B, a predetermined detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 1006. The count switch 1390 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the special winning opening 1039. The general winning opening switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when the game ball passes through the general winning openings 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044. The back clear switch 1081 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  A payout / firing control circuit 1082 is further connected to the main control circuit 1006. The payout / firing control circuit 1082 controls the payout device 1083 and the firing device 1012, and the payout device 1083, the firing device 1012, and the card unit 1084 are connected thereto. The card unit 1084 can be transmitted / received to / from a ball lending operation panel 1085 that outputs a signal for requesting the card unit 1084 to lend a game ball by a player's operation. The payout / launch control circuit 1082 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 1006 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 1084, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 1083. The payout device 1083 is caused to pay out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 1082 further supplies power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 1122 of the launching device 1012 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. And control to fire a game ball.

  The sub control circuit 1007 is connected to the main control circuit 1006 via the command output port 1065 and the command input port 1070, and is configured to receive commands from the main control circuit 1006. The sub control circuit 1007 performs various controls in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 1006, and includes a sub CPU 1071, a program ROM 1072, a work RAM 1073, a display control circuit 1074, an audio control circuit 1075, and the like. A lamp control circuit 1076 is provided.

  The sub CPU 1071 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 1072. In particular, the sub CPU 1071 controls the sub control circuit 1007 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 1006.

  The program ROM 1072 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the gaming machine 1001 by the sub CPU 1071. As the programs and various tables, those recorded in another storage medium readable by a computer can be used instead of the program ROM 1072 or in addition to the program ROM 1072. As a storage medium in this case, for example, a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge can be used. Further, the above-described programs and tables may be downloaded from a server external to the gaming machine 1001 after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 1073.

  The work RAM 1073 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 1071. As a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 1071, another readable / writable storage medium can be used instead of the work RAM 1073 or in addition to the work RAM 1073.

  The display control circuit 1074 is for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 1013 according to data supplied from the sub CPU 1071, and stores an image data processor (VDP) and data for generating various image data. Image data ROM, a frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like. The display control circuit 1074 temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 in the frame buffer in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 1071. Examples of the image data include decorative design image data, background image data, and various effect image data.

  The display control circuit 1074 further supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 1013 at a predetermined timing. In the liquid crystal display device 1013, an image is displayed based on the image signal from the D / A converter.

  The sound control circuit 1075 is for performing control related to the sound generated from the speaker 1021, and for example, a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores various sound data, and an amplifier that amplifies the sound signal (AMP) is included. The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 1021. The sound source IC can select one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 1071. The sound source IC can further read out the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, convert the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supply the audio signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 1021.

  The lamp control circuit 1076 is for controlling the lamp 1022 including a decoration lamp and the like, from a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like. It is configured.

  The sub-control circuit 1007 is further connected to a push-down operation button switch 1201 that outputs a predetermined signal in response to an operation of the operation button 1020 and a movable effect accessory 1023. The sub control circuit 1007 controls the display control circuit 1074, the audio control circuit 1075, and the lamp control circuit 1076, for example, based on the signal output from the push button switch 1201, and performs a chance effect. In addition, the movable effect actor 1023 is controlled to move by the control of the movable effect agent control circuit 1023A.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a signal can be supplied from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007, but a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 1007 to the main control circuit 1006. . However, a configuration in which a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 1007 to the main control circuit 1006 may be employed.

[Time-saving pattern of gaming machines]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a time reduction pattern in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 7, the first game after the end of the big hit game is set to 0G, and selection is made as to whether or not to stop the subtraction for a short time in the production at the 10G, 20G, 30G, 40G, and 50G It shows about the case. The number of time reductions on the effect is displayed as an effect on the liquid crystal display device 1013, and the display number is subtracted as the game progresses. In the example of FIG. 7, at the start of a short time after the end of the big hit game, the short time remaining number display on the effect is displayed 30 times, and thereafter is displayed by subtracting one by one for each game. Then, the display of whether or not the subtraction stop (countdown stop) of the remaining number of short times on the effect succeeds or fails every 10G is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 1013 as an effect.

  In the case of FIG. 7 (A), when the number of short hours after the big hit game is 30 times, the display of the short time remaining number display on the effect after the big hit game is started from 30G and the subtraction on the midway display is not stopped. It is. As a result, when the time reduction of 30G is actually performed, 30G is displayed at the start of the time reduction as a display on the production, and the time reduction ends on the actual 30G without stopping the countdown of the time remaining number display on the midway production It is possible to match the timing at the time and the timing when the result of the countdown of the time remaining number display on the production becomes zero.

  Also, FIG. 7B shows that when the actual number of times is 50G, the display of the remaining number of times on the effect after the big hit game is started from 30G, and the subtraction of the number of times is started from the 10G and 30G. Each is stopped by 10G. As a result, when the time is shortened to 50G, 30G is displayed at the start of the time reduction and the countdown is performed, and the countdown of the remaining number of times on the effect is stopped for 20G. Eventually, the timing at the time of the 50G short-time end can be matched with the timing at which the result of the count-down of the number of remaining times on the production is zero.

  Also, FIG. 7C shows that when the actual number of times is 50G, the display of the remaining number of times on the effect after the end of the big hit game is started from 30G, and the subtraction of the number of times is started from the 10G and 40G. Each is stopped by 10G. As a result, when the time is shortened to 50G, 30G is displayed at the start of the time reduction and the countdown is performed, and the countdown of the remaining number of times on the effect is stopped for 20G. Eventually, the timing at the time of the 50G short-time end can be matched with the timing at which the result of the count-down of the number of remaining times on the production is zero.

  Also, FIG. 7D shows that when the actual number of times is 50G, the display of the remaining number of times on the effect after the big hit game starts to be displayed from 30G, and the subtraction of the number of times is started from the 20th and 40th G. Each is stopped by 10G. As a result, when the time is shortened to 50G, 30G is displayed at the start of the time reduction and the countdown is performed, and the countdown of the remaining number of times on the effect is stopped for 20G. Eventually, the timing at the time of the 50G short-time end can be matched with the timing at which the result of the count-down of the number of remaining times on the production is zero.

  FIG. 7E shows that when the actual number of times is 50G, the display of the remaining number of times on the effect after the big hit game is started from 30G, and the subtraction of the number of times is started from the 10th and 20th G. Each is stopped by 10G. As a result, when the time is shortened to 50G, 30G is displayed at the start of the time reduction and the countdown is performed, and the countdown of the remaining number of times on the effect is stopped for 20G. Eventually, the timing at the time of the 50G short-time end can be matched with the timing at which the result of the count-down of the number of remaining times on the production is zero.

  FIG. 7 (F) shows that when the actual number of times is 50G, the display of the remaining number of times on the effect after the big hit game is started from 30G, and the subtraction of the number of times is started from the 20G and 30G. Each is stopped by 10G. As a result, when the time is shortened to 50G, 30G is displayed at the start of the time reduction and the countdown is performed, and the countdown of the remaining number of times on the effect is stopped for 20G. Eventually, the timing at the time of the 50G short-time end can be matched with the timing at which the result of the count-down of the number of remaining times on the production is zero.

  FIG. 7 (G) shows that when the actual number of time reductions is 50G, the display of the remaining number of time reductions on the effect after the end of the big hit game starts from 30G, and the subtraction of the display times starts from the 30th and 40th G. Each is stopped by 10G. As a result, when the time is shortened to 50G, 30G is displayed at the start of the time reduction and the countdown is performed, and the countdown of the remaining number of times on the effect is stopped for 20G. Eventually, the timing at the time of the 50G short-time end can be matched with the timing at which the result of the count-down of the number of remaining times on the production is zero.

[Game flow of gaming machines]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a game flow in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing transition conditions in FIG. This game flow is performed on the side of the sub control circuit 1007 in accordance with the game state on the side of the main control circuit 1006 obtained by receiving various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 in the sub control circuit 1007 and storing them in the work RAM 1073. It is a figure which shows the content of the production control performed. In FIG. 8, “normal mode” indicates the type of effect mode executed in the sub-control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071), whereas “non-temporal speed” described accompanying this “normal mode”. “& Non-probability change or probability change” indicates a gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060). That is, in response to the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) being “non-time-short & non-probability change or probability change” (non-time-short and non-probability change or probability change), the sub-control circuit Reference numeral 1007 (sub CPU1071) represents that the “normal mode” is executed as the effect mode.

  “Time reduction mode 1” indicates the type of effect mode executed in the sub-control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071), whereas “Time reduction 30 or 50 or next time & “Non-probability change or probability change” indicates a gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060). That is, the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) is “time 30 or 50 or next time & non-probability change or probability change” (30 time, 50 times or next time, and non-probability change or probability change). In response, the sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071) indicates that “time reduction mode 1” is executed as the effect mode.

  In addition, “time reduction mode 2” indicates the type of effect mode executed in the sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071), whereas “time reduction mode 2” is described along with this “time reduction mode 2”. “Non-probability change or probability change” indicates a gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060). That is, in response to the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) being “time reduction 100 or next time & non-probability change or probability change” (100 times or less next time or next time and non-probability change or probability change). The sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071) indicates that “time reduction mode 2” is executed as the effect mode.

  The “probability change mode” indicates the type of effect mode executed in the sub-control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071), whereas “time reduction & probability change” described along with this “probability change mode” The game state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) is shown. That is, in response to the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) being “time reduction & probability change” (time reduction and probability change), the sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071) operates in the effect mode. Represents that the “probability change mode” is executed.

  In addition, “chance mode” indicates the type of effect mode executed in the sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071), whereas “non-time reduction & non-probability change” described accompanying this “chance mode”. “Probability change” indicates a gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060). That is, in response to the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) being “non-time-short & non-probability change or probability change” (non-time-short and non-probability change or probability change), the sub-control circuit Reference numeral 1007 (sub CPU1071) represents that “chance mode” is executed as the effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the first hit (initial hit) from the normal mode and the gaming state related to the hit ends, the time-saving mode 1, the probability change mode or the chance Enter mode. Note that there are cases of big hits and small hits when hitting from the normal mode to the initial hit.

  When the big hit at the first hit is due to the normal symbol 01 to 07 stop in the non-time-short game state, or due to the probability variation symbol 03 to 29 stop, when the big hit game state ends, the mode shifts to the short-time mode 1. In addition, when the big hit at the initial hit is due to the probability variation symbols 01-02, 31, 33-35 being stopped, the game shifts to the probability variation mode 2 when the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, after the non-short-time hit in the first win, the mode is shifted to the chance mode (that is, in the case of not shifting to the short-time gaming state after the first hit, the mode is shifted to the chance mode).

  In the time reduction mode 1, the number of time reductions is 30 times, 50 times, or the next time (until the transition to the next big hit gaming state) and a combination of non-probability change or probability change state. In the time reduction mode 1, there is a case where a transition is made to a consecutive resort (a big hit), a case where a promotion is made to a probability change mode (a case where the next time is selected), or a case where a transition is made to a chance mode.

  In the probability variation mode, there is a combination of time reduction and probability variation. When a big hit is made in the probability change mode, it shifts to Renso.

  In Renso, if the jackpot is due to the probability variation symbols 01-02, 31, 33-35 being stopped, the game shifts to probability variation mode 1 when the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, when it is a big hit by stopping the probability variation symbol 01-02, 31, 33-35, when it is a big hit by stopping the probability variation symbol 03-30 in the short-time gaming state, or when it is a big hit by stopping the probability variation symbol 30 in the probability variation gaming state After the big hit, the mode changes to the probability change mode. Also, when the big win is due to the stop of the normal symbol 08, the big hit due to the stoppage of the probable change 32, or the big win due to the stop of the normal symbols 01 to 07 in the short-time gaming state, the mode shifts to the short time mode 2 after the big hit To do. In the present embodiment, the probability variation gaming state may be referred to as “probability variation” or “probability variation state”, and the non-probability variation gaming state may be referred to as “non-probability variation” or “non-probability variation state”. In addition, the time-saving gaming state may be referred to as “time-saving” or “time-saving state”, and the non-time-saving gaming state may be referred to as “non-time-saving” or “non-time-saving state”.

  The chance mode is a mode in which the probability change probability is higher than that in the normal mode, and is a combination of a non-time-short game state and a non-probability change game state or a probability change game state. This is a transition destination after the first hit when the time-short gaming state is not achieved at the first hit, or a transition destination to which the transition is made after the time-short gaming state is ended in various time-saving modes.

  The time reduction mode 2 is a combination of the time reduction 100 times or the next time and the non-probability changing gaming state or the probability changing gaming state. In the time-saving mode 2, there are a case where a transition is made to a consecutive resort (big hit), a case where a transition is made to a probability change mode, or a case where a transition is made to a chance mode (after the completion of the time-saving gaming state).

  If you are in the non-probability non-short-time gaming state and you shift to the small hit game state when you stay in the normal mode, you will shift to the chance mode, which is the non-probability non-time-short gaming state, Even if the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state by displaying the symbol 30 in a stopped state, the game state at the time of winning the big hit gaming state is the non-probable non-short-time gaming state. It is supposed to be. In other words, even if the chance mode is a big hit and the game is shifted to the resort, the chance mode is restored. Further, after the predetermined number of games have elapsed in the chance mode, the mode shifts to the normal mode.

[Table for jackpot judgment of gaming machines]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in which FIG. 10A is a jackpot determination table used in a non-probability changing gaming state, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table used in the gaming state. Data relating to the big hit determination table is stored in the main ROM 1061. In the case of this embodiment, these jackpot determination tables are tables that are referred to when performing the jackpot determination process for the first and second special symbols, but are not limited to this, and the first and second special tables A separate jackpot determination table may be used for each symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), in the case of the start winning of the first or second start opening 1034, 1035 in the non-probability changing gaming state, the big hit determination for the first or second special symbol is performed, Win a jackpot with a probability of 360. That is, one of the 360 random numbers from 0 to 359 (random number 0) is a big hit. Each wins with a probability of 2/360. That is, of 360 random numbers from 0 to 359, 2 (random values 358 to 359) are considered as small hits.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the case of the first or second start opening 1034, 1035 in the high probability game state (probability change game state), the first or second special symbol. The jackpot determination is performed, and each jackpot is won with a probability of 5/360. That is, among 360 random numbers from 0 to 359, 5 (random numbers 0 to 4) are big hits. Each wins with a probability of 2/360. That is, of 360 random numbers from 0 to 359, 2 (random values 358 to 359) are considered as small hits.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning big hits for non-probable changes is 1/360, the probability of winning big hits for probable changes is 1/72, and the probability of winning a small hit in both non-probable and probable cases is 1/180. It is.

  Note that the jackpot winning probability in the non-probability gaming state (FIG. 10 (A)) and the jackpot winning probability in the probability-changing gaming state (FIG. 10 (B)) need not be limited to those described above. The following probability may be used. Further, although the small win winning probability is the same for the first and second special symbols, they may be different.

  Then, when the big hit is won in the big hit determination for the first or second special symbol, the main control circuit 1006 determines the random number for determining the big hit symbol as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B. This is done at a selection rate. In addition, the symbol is determined even at the time of the small hit, and although not shown, the symbol is also determined for the loss.

[Big hit (small hit) symbol determination table for gaming machines]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a jackpot symbol determination table and a small bonus symbol determination table of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11A is a jackpot symbol determination table in the first special symbol game. FIG. 11B is a table for determining the jackpot symbol in the second special symbol game, and FIG. 8C is a symbol determining table used in common with the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. It is a table for. Data relating to these symbol determination tables is stored in the main ROM 1061.

  Note that the number of time reductions shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B is not limited to that shown in the figure with respect to the numerical value and the number of times, and may be one or less or four or more.

  Further, although the random number range for selecting the big hit symbol (small hit symbol in FIG. 11C) is omitted, the random number for determining the big hit symbol (small hit symbol) is “selection ratio”. As shown in Fig. Further, the “selection ratio” is not limited to that shown in FIG. 11, and various other ratios may be used.

  In FIG. 11, one type of real round is set for each big hit symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of real rounds may be set for each big hit symbol.

  In FIG. 11A, “normal symbol 01” to “normal symbol 07” indicate stop symbols for non-probable variation big hits, and “probable variation symbol 01” to “probability variable symbol 30” indicate stop symbols for probability variable big hits.

  “Normal symbol 01” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 12/100 and has a substantial round of 4R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. The real round means the number of rounds in which a winning easy round of 16R is executed. For example, in 16R in the big hit gaming state, there is a round that is short enough to make it difficult for a game ball to enter when the big prize opening 1039 is opened, and a game ball to enter when the big prize opening 1039 is opened. Rounds that are as long as possible are included, and among these rounds, a round that is long enough to allow a game ball to enter is called an easy-to-win round, The number of rounds in 16R where the winning is easy is called a substantial round. Therefore, when the actual round is 4R, it means that among 16R, there is a 4R round in which the big winning opening 1039 is opened for a time long enough for a game ball to enter. In addition, “normal symbol 01” is a non-probable change (FIG. 10 (A)), and if the winning time is non-temporary, the time is given 30 times, and the non-probable change (FIG. 10 (A)) And when winning in the short time, the time is given 100 times, and when the probability is changed (Fig. 10 (B)), and when winning in the non-short time, the time is given 30 times, and when the probability is changed (Fig. 10 (B)) In addition, if the winning time is selected, the time is given 100 times.

  “Normal symbol 02” to “normal symbol 07” are selected at a selection ratio of 1/100, and out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state, are the stopped symbols corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in which the actual round is 4R. . In addition, “normal symbol 02” to “normal symbol 07” are given at the time of non-probability change, and if the winning time is non-shortening, the time is given 50 times. Is given 100 times, and if it is a chance change, and if it is elected in a non-short time, the time is given 50 times, and if it is a chance change and is elected in a short time, the time is given 100 times.

  “Probability change symbol 01” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 5/100 and has a substantial round of 16R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability change pattern 01”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  “Probability change symbol 02” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 5/100 and has a substantial round of 12R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when the “probability change pattern 02” is won, regardless of the game state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the game state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  “Probability variation symbol 03” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 12/100 and has a substantial round of 4R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, “probability variation 03” is a time of non-probability change, and if it is won in non-temporary time, it will be given 30 times, and if it is non-probable change and wins in short time, it will shift to the next big hit game state If you are elected at the time of non-temporary time, you will be granted 30 times of time, and if you are elected at the time of shortage, you will enter the next big hit gaming state. When the game continues until it is done, it shifts to the short game state.

  The “probable variation symbol 04” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 12/100 and has a substantial round of 4R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, the “probability change pattern 04” is a non-probability change, and if the winning time is not set, the time is given 30 times, and the game state before the big hit gaming state transition is changed to another gaming state (that is, the big hit gaming state transition). When the previous gaming state is a non-probability changing gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state and a time-short gaming state) If a win is made at, a transition to the short-time gaming state is continued until the next big hit gaming state is reached.

  “Probability variation design 05” to “probability variation design 07” are selected at a selection ratio of 4/100, and out of 16R (round) of the big hit gaming state, are the stop symbols corresponding to the big hit gaming state in which the real round is 4R. . In addition, “probability pattern 05” to “probability pattern 07” is given at the time of non-probability change and if it is won in non-shortening time, the time is given 50 times. If you continue to move to the big hit game state, you will enter the short game state, the time will be changed 50 times, if you are elected at the time of probability change and non-short time, the next time you will be elected at the time of probability change and short time When it continues until it shifts to the big hit game state, it shifts to the short game state.

  “Probability variation design 08” to “probability variation design 10” are selected at a selection ratio of 4/100, and out of 16R (round) of the big hit gaming state, are the stop symbols corresponding to the big hit gaming state in which the real round is 4R. . In addition, “probability variation pattern 08” to “probability variation symbol 10” are non-probability variation, and when winning in a non-short time, the time is given 50 times, and the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is the other gaming state ( That is, if the gaming state before the big hit gaming state is a non-probability changing gaming state and a short-time gaming state, if the gaming state is a probability-changing gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, the probability-changing gaming state and the short-time gaming state When winning in the gaming state), the game shifts to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  “Probability variation symbol 11” to “probability variation symbol 29” are selected at a selection ratio of 1/100, and out of 16R (round) of the big hit gaming state, are the stop symbols corresponding to the big hit gaming state in which the substantial round is 4R. . In addition, when winning the “probability variation symbol 11” to “probability variation symbol 29”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is the non-probable variation gaming state and non When in a short-time gaming state, in a non-probable variable gaming state and in a short-time gaming state, in a probability-variable gaming state and in a non-short-time gaming state, in a probability-variable gaming state and in a short-time gaming state In any case, a transition to the short game state is continued until the next big hit game state is entered.

  “Probability change symbol 30” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 5/100 and has a substantial round of 0R out of 16R (rounds) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, “probability change symbol 30” is a non-probability change time, and when winning in a non-short time, the time is given 0 times, and the game state before the big hit game state transition is changed to other game states (ie, big hit game state transition). When the previous gaming state is a non-probability changing gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state and a time-short gaming state) If a win is made at, a transition to the short-time gaming state is continued until the next big hit gaming state is reached.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 11B, “normal symbol 08” indicates a stop symbol at the time of non-probable variation big hit, and “probability variable symbol 31” to “probability variable symbol 35” indicate a stop symbol at the probability variable big hit.

  “Normal symbol 08” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 18/100 and has a substantial round of 16R out of 16R (round) in the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when “normal symbol 08” is won, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), A short time is given 100 times.

  The “probability variation symbol 31” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 40/100 and has a substantial round of 16R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability variation symbol 31”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  The “probable variation symbol 32” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 8/100 and has a substantial round of 16R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability variation symbol 31”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  The “probable change symbol 33” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 14/100 and has a substantial round of 12R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability variation symbol 31”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  The “probability change symbol 34” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 18/100 and has a substantial round of 4R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability variation symbol 31”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  The “probability changing symbol 35” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 2/100 and has a substantial round of 4R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability variation symbol 31”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 11C is a small hit symbol determination table related to the small hit symbol in the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. When the determination result in the non-probability changing gaming state is a small hit (FIG. 10A), or when the determination result in the probability changing gaming state is a small hit (FIG. 10B), FIG. ) “Small hit symbol 01” is selected at a selection ratio of 100/100 using the small hit symbol determination table shown in FIG.

[Table for selecting table for determining variation pattern of gaming machine]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table selection table in the first special symbol game of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 12 (A) shows that the stopped jackpot symbol is “normal symbol”. In some cases, it is a variation pattern determination table selection table that defines a variation pattern determination table selected every 10G (game) after the jackpot gaming state executed in accordance with the stop symbol is completed. 12 (B) is for determining a variation pattern to be selected every 10G (game) after the jackpot gaming state executed in accordance with the stopped symbol when the stopped jackpot symbol is a “probable variation symbol”. It is a table for selecting a variation pattern determining table that defines a table. The variation pattern determination table selection table is stored in the main ROM 1061. The fluctuation pattern is a pattern in which a time for changing and displaying a special symbol and a fluctuation mode are defined.

  FIG. 12 (A) shows that when the stopped jackpot symbol is “normal symbol 01” to “normal symbol 07”, the jackpot gaming state executed in accordance with the stopped symbol is completed for each of the jackpot stopped symbols. A variation pattern determination table (“failure” (described later in FIG. 13C)) and “success” (see FIG. 13 (FIG. 13 (C))) selected for each subsequent 10G (game) (10G, 20G, 30G,...). Any one of the following) is defined in D).

  “Failure” is a fluctuation pattern indicating that it is a failure to stop subtraction for a short time in the production. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of 10 seconds. Further, “success” is a variation pattern indicating that the subtraction of the number of time reductions on the production is successfully stopped. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern has a variation time of 20 seconds. In the present embodiment, since a variation pattern of “success” or “failure” is selected every 10G, subtraction represented by a variation pattern of “success” or a variation pattern of “failure”. The stop success effect or the subtraction stop failure effect indicates whether the next 10G is a game (success) that stops subtraction of the number of time reductions on the effect, or a game that does not stop (failure).

  FIG. 12 (B) shows that when the jackpot symbols that have been stopped are “probability variation symbols 03” to “probability variation symbols 29”, the jackpot gaming state executed according to the stop symbol for each of the jackpot suspension symbols. Fluctuation pattern determination table (“failure” (described later in FIG. 13C)), “success” (FIG. 13) selected for each 10G (game) after completion (10G, 20G, 30G,...) 13 (D) described later) or “next time” (which will be described later in FIG. 13 (E)).

  “Success” and “failure” in FIG. 12B are the same fluctuation patterns as those described above with reference to FIG. 12A, and “next time” continues to be shorter until the next big hit game state is entered. A variation pattern indicating that the game is to be promoted to the probability variation mode from the next game if it is not a big hit by 50G. In the case of the present embodiment, a variation pattern having a variation time of 20 seconds Is done. In the present embodiment, since a variation pattern of “success”, “failure” or “next time” is selected every 10G, a variation pattern of “success”, “failure” or “next time” is selected. The subtraction stop success production, the current stop failure production or the probable change promotion production represented by is whether the next 10G is a game (success) or a game that does not stop (failure) that stops the subtraction of the number of time reductions on the production. Or, it indicates whether or not the time is not over (if it is not a big hit by 50G, the game is promoted from the next game to the probable change) (next time).

  Specifically, in FIG. 12A, when the stopped jackpot symbol is “ordinary symbol 01”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stopped symbol is over, The variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished). Further, for the subsequent 10G (30G after the big hit gaming state is finished), it means that the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected.

  In addition, when the stopped big hit symbol is “normal symbol 02”, the variation pattern corresponding to “success” is determined for the first 10G after the end of the big hit gaming state transferred according to the stopped symbol. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30th G after the end of the game), and “failure” is selected for the 10th G (40G after the big hit gaming state is finished) following this. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “normal symbol 03”, the variation pattern corresponding to “success” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30th G after the end of the game), and “failure” is selected for the 10th G (40G after the big hit gaming state is finished) following this. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “normal symbol 04”, the variation pattern corresponding to “success” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “success” is selected for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  Also, if the stopped big hit symbol is “ordinary symbol 05”, the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” is determined for the first 10G after the end of the big hit gaming state transferred according to the stopped symbol. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “failure” for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state has ended) is selected. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  Also, if the stopped big hit symbol is “normal symbol 06”, for the first 10G after the end of the big hit gaming state transferred according to the stopped symbol, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “success” is selected for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  Also, if the stopped big hit symbol is “normal symbol 07”, for the first 10G after the end of the big hit gaming state that has shifted according to the stopped symbol, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the “success” is selected for the subsequent 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  On the other hand, FIG. 12 (B) shows 10G (game) after the jackpot gaming state has ended for each jackpot stop symbol when the jackpot symbols stopped are “probability variation 03” to “probability variation symbol 29”. The change pattern determination table (“failure” (described later in FIG. 13C)), “success” (described later in FIG. 13D) selected every time (10G, 20G, 30G,...) Any of "next time" E).

  In FIG. 12 (B), when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 03” or “probability variation symbol 04”, for the first 10G after the end of the jackpot gaming state that has transitioned according to the suspension symbol The variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished). Further, for the subsequent 10G (30G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 05”, the variation pattern corresponding to “success” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30th G after the end of the game), and “failure” is selected for the 10th G (40G after the big hit gaming state is finished) following this. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 06”, the variation pattern corresponding to “success” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “failure” for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state has ended) is selected. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation 07”, the variation pattern corresponding to “success” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “success” is selected for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation 08”, for the first 10G after the end of the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “failure” for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state has ended) is selected. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probable variation symbol 09”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state shifted according to the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “success” is selected for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 10”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the “success” is selected for the subsequent 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "" is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to "failure" for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished) is selected. Titration, the table is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability change symbol 11”, the “next time” (see FIG. 10 (E to be described later) for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol has ended. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to ()) is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 12”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted in accordance with the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” A table is selected, and a variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next time” is selected for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished).

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variable symbol 13”, the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended. A table is selected, and a variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next time” is selected for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished).

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability change symbol 14”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) For the 30th G) after the completion of the process, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next time” is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variable symbol 15”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted in accordance with the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) For the 30th G) after the completion of the process, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next time” is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation 16”, for the first 10G after the end of the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) For the 30th G) after the completion of the process, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next time” is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probable variation symbol 17”, the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) For the 30th G) after the completion of the process, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next time” is selected.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 18”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the next time for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state), The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "is selected.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 19”, for the first 10G after the end of the jackpot gaming state that has transitioned according to the stop symbol for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the next time for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state), The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 20”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has transitioned in accordance with the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the next time for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state is completed) The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 21”, the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the next time for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state), The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 22”, the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the next time for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state is completed) The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 23”, the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” is determined for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended. The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the next time for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state is completed) The variation pattern determination table corresponding to "is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 24”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30th G after the end of the game), and “failure” is selected for the 10th G (40G after the big hit gaming state is finished) following this. ”Is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to“ next ”is selected. Buru is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 25”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “failure” for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state has ended) is selected. ”Is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to“ next ”is selected. Buru is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 26”, for the first 10G after the jackpot gaming state that has transitioned according to the stop symbol has ended, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “success” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “success” is selected for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). ”Is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to“ next ”is selected. Buru is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 27”, for the first 10G after the end of the jackpot gaming state that has shifted in accordance with the stop symbol, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “failure” for the 10G (the 40G after the big hit gaming state has ended) is selected. ”Is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to“ next ”is selected. Buru is selected.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation 28”, for the first 10G after the end of the jackpot gaming state that has shifted in accordance with the stop symbol, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and “success” is selected for the 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). ”Is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to“ next ”is selected. Buru is selected.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probability variation symbol 29”, for the first 10G after the end of the jackpot gaming state that has shifted according to the stop symbol, for determining the variation pattern corresponding to “failure” The table is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (the 20G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” is selected, and the subsequent 10G (the big hit gaming state) The change pattern determination table corresponding to “success” is selected for the 30G after the end of the game, and the “success” is selected for the subsequent 10G (the 40G after the end of the big hit gaming state). ”Is selected, and for the subsequent 10G (50G after the big hit gaming state is finished), the variation pattern determination table corresponding to“ next ”is selected. Buru is selected.

[Table for determining variation patterns of gaming machines]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 13A is a variation pattern determination table for special symbols in the non-short game state, and FIG. ) To (E) are special symbol variation pattern determination tables in the short-time gaming state.

  FIG. 13C is a variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” described above in FIG. 12, and FIG. 13D is a variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” described above in FIG. Yes, FIG. 13E is a variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next time” described above in FIG. 12, and FIG. 13B corresponds to other than “failure”, “success”, and “next time”. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table.

  These variation pattern determination tables are tables for determining variation patterns, and are stored in the main ROM 1061.

  In the case of this embodiment, the table to be used is different depending on whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state, but not limited to this, the table to be used is different depending on whether or not it is in the probability variation gaming state. It may be. Further, the variation pattern determination table may be made differently according to the non-short-time non-probability change state, the short-time non-probability change state, the non-time-short non-change state, or the short-time change state.

  In the case of this embodiment, the same variation pattern determination table is used for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are referred to. Different variation pattern determination tables may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the types of variation patterns shown in FIG. 13 are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and more than the types of variation patterns shown in FIG. 13 may be provided. You may make it set the variation pattern below a kind.

  In the present embodiment, the selection probabilities shown in FIG. 13 are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various other selection probabilities may be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time shown in FIG. 13 is set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various other variation times may be set.

  The variation pattern determination table can determine the variation pattern based on the hit type (determination result) and the selection probability set by the variation time determination random value. The symbols are determined according to the type of winning in the special jackpot symbol determination table or the small bonus symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11 as described above, and the selection probabilities are set in the lottery in the main control circuit 1006. This is the selection probability obtained by using the range of the random time value for determining the variation time. When the variation pattern is determined, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern is determined. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007, and the effect data stored in the work RAM 1073 (see FIG. 6) of the sub control circuit 1007 that has received this variation pattern designation command is determined. Used when.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the variation pattern determination table for the non-short-time gaming state, the variation pattern 01 (variation pattern designation command) with a variation time of 5 s (where s represents seconds) when the determination result is a loss. “H0”) is set to be selected with a probability of 80%, and the loss pattern 02 (variation pattern designation command “h1”) with a variation time of 5 s is selected with a probability of 10%. It is set so that the loss reach pattern 01 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h2”) of 20 s is selected with a probability of 5%, and the loss reach pattern 02 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h3”) of the variation time 30 s is 5%. It is set to be selected by probability. Reach is a variation pattern that suggests the possibility of becoming a big hit display mode for shifting to a big hit gaming state. Loss reach means a variation pattern that eventually results in a loss.

  Further, when the determination result is a normal big hit, the big hit pattern 01 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h4”) with a variation time of 20 s is set to be selected with a probability of 25%, and the big hit pattern 02 with a fluctuation time of 30 s (fluctuation) The pattern designation command “h5”) is set to be selected with a probability of 25%, and the big hit pattern 03 (variation pattern designation command “h6”) with a variation time of 40 s is selected with a probability of 50%. ing.

  Further, when the determination result is a probable big hit (probable change symbols 01 to 02), the big hit pattern 03 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h6”) with a variation time of 40 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  Further, when the determination result is a probable big hit (probable change symbols 03 to 29), the big hit pattern 01 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h4”) with a variation time of 20 s is set to be selected with a probability of 50%. The big hit pattern 02 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h5”) of 30 s is set to be selected with a probability of 25%, and the big hit pattern 03 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h6”) of the fluctuation time 40 s with a probability of 25%. It is set to be selected.

  Further, when the determination result is a probable big hit (probability variation symbol 30), the special pattern 01 (the variation pattern designation command “h7”) having a variation time of 30 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  Further, when the determination result is a small hit, the special pattern 01 (variation pattern designation command “h7”) having a variation time of 30 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in the variation pattern determination table corresponding to other than “failure”, “success”, and “next time” in the short-time gaming state, the loss pattern of the variation time 1 s when the determination result is a loss. 03 (variation pattern designation command “h8”) is selected with a probability of 95%, and a loss reach pattern 03 (variation pattern designation command “h9”) with a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 5%. Is set to

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit (except for the probability variation symbol 30), the big hit pattern 04 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h10”) with a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  When the determination result is a big hit (probability variation symbol 30), the special pattern 02 (variation pattern designation command “h11”) having a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In addition, when the determination result is a small hit, the special pattern 02 (the fluctuation pattern designation command “h11”) having a fluctuation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, in the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “failure” in the short-time gaming state, the failure pattern 01 of the variation time 10 s (variation pattern designation command “h13”) when the determination result is a loss. Is selected with a probability of 100%.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit (excluding the probability variation symbol 30), the big hit pattern 05 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h12”) having a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  When the determination result is a big hit (probability variation symbol 30), the special pattern 02 (variation pattern designation command “h11”) having a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In addition, when the determination result is a small hit, the special pattern 02 (the fluctuation pattern designation command “h11”) having a fluctuation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, in the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “success” in the short-time gaming state, the success pattern 01 (variation pattern designation command “h14”) of the variation time 20 s when the determination result is a loss. Is selected with a probability of 100%.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit (excluding the probability variation symbol 30), the big hit pattern 05 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h12”) having a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  When the determination result is a big hit (probability variation symbol 30), the special pattern 02 (variation pattern designation command “h11”) having a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In addition, when the determination result is a small hit, the special pattern 02 (the fluctuation pattern designation command “h11”) having a fluctuation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 13E, in the variation pattern determination table corresponding to “next” in the short-time gaming state, the success pattern 01 (variation pattern designation command “h15”) of the variation time 20 s when the determination result is a loss. Is selected with a probability of 100%.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit (excluding the probability variation symbol 30), the big hit pattern 05 (fluctuation pattern designation command “h12”) having a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  When the determination result is a big hit (probability variation symbol 30), the special pattern 02 (variation pattern designation command “h11”) having a variation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In addition, when the determination result is a small hit, the special pattern 02 (the fluctuation pattern designation command “h11”) having a fluctuation time of 20 s is selected with a probability of 100%.

[Table for effect machine pattern]
14 and 15 are diagrams showing an effect pattern table for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 14A is an effect pattern table corresponding to the normal mode / chance mode, and FIG. B) is an effect pattern table corresponding to the time reduction mode 1, FIG. 14C is an effect pattern table corresponding to the time reduction mode 2, and FIG. 15 is an effect pattern table corresponding to the probability variation mode. . Data relating to these effect pattern tables is stored in the program ROM 1072.

  In FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, if the effect pattern names are different, it means that different effects are executed.

  In addition, the “loser reach effect pattern” is an effect pattern in which the center decorative symbol among the decorative symbols (identification symbols) displayed in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is stopped and displayed in a different manner. “Pattern” is an effect pattern in which all the decorative symbols (identification symbols) are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and “Special effect pattern” is a stop when the decorative symbol (identification symbol) stops at a specific appearance (eg “135”). The effect pattern to be displayed is the effect pattern in which the decorative symbol (identification symbol) is stopped and displayed with a symbol other than the above.

  14 and 15, the numbers given as “correspondence” mean that the same production content is the same for the same numbers (the production content until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed is the same). doing. In other words, the effect patterns having the same number assigned as the correspondence relationship are stopped and displayed in the stop mode corresponding to each effect pattern through the same effect contents. In this case, at least a part of the production content may be the same content. 14 and 15, if the numbers at the end of the “effect pattern” are different, at least a part of the effect content is different. For example, at least part of the content of the production differs between the production patterns “losing production pattern 10” and “losing production pattern 11” because the numbers at the end are different. Incidentally, the numbers given as “correspondence” in FIGS. 14 and 15 are given for convenience of explanation in FIGS. 14 and 15, and each effect pattern table shown in FIGS. It is not stipulated in.

  14A, the same effect pattern table is used in the normal mode and the chance mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect pattern table may be prepared for each mode. Good.

  Moreover, it is not limited to each selection probability shown in FIG.14 and FIG.15, Other various probabilities can be applied.

  Moreover, it is not restricted to the production | presentation pattern shown in FIG.14 and FIG.15, Furthermore, the kind of production | presentation pattern can be increased and set, or it can also reduce.

As shown in FIG. 14A, in the effect pattern table for the normal mode and the chance mode, when the variation pattern designation command is “h0”, the effect data of the loss effect pattern 01 is 80% of selection probability. The effect data of the lost effect pattern 02 is selected and selected with a selection probability of 20%.
When the change pattern designation command is “h1”, the effect data of the loss effect pattern 03 is selected with a selection probability of 80%, and the effect data of the loss effect pattern 04 is selected with a selection probability of 20%. Is set to
When the change pattern designation command is “h2”, the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 80%, and the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 02 is selected with a selection probability of 20%. Is set to
When the change pattern designation command is “h3”, the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 03 is selected with a selection probability of 80%, and the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 04 is selected with a selection probability of 20%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h4”, the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 50%, and the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 02 is selected with a selection probability of 50%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h5”, the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 03 is selected with a selection probability of 50%, and the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 04 is selected with a selection probability of 50%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h6”, the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 05 is selected with a selection probability of 50%, and the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 06 is selected with a selection probability of 50%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h7”, the effect data of the special effect pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.

As shown in FIG. 14B, in the effect pattern table for the time reduction mode 1, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8”, the effect data of the loss effect pattern 07 is selected with a selection probability of 100%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h9”, the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 05 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h10”, the effect data of the big hit effect pattern 07 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h11”, the effect data of the special effect pattern 02 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h12”, the effect data of the big hit effect pattern 08 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h13”, the production data of the failure production pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h14”, the effect data of the successful effect pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h15”, the effect data of the next effect pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.

As shown in FIG. 14C, in the effect pattern table for the time reduction mode 2, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8”, the effect data of the loss effect pattern 08 is selected with a selection probability of 90%. The effect data of the lost effect pattern 09 is set to be selected with a selection probability of 10%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h9”, the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 06 is selected with a selection probability of 90%, and the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 07 is selected with a selection probability of 10%. Is set to
When the change pattern designation command is “h10”, the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 09 is selected with a selection probability of 90%, and the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 10 is selected with a selection probability of 10%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h11”, the effect data of the special effect pattern 03 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h12”, the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 11 is selected with a selection probability of 90%, and the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 12 is selected with a selection probability of 10%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h13”, it is set so that the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 08 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h14”, the effect data of the loss special effect pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h15”, the effect data of the loss special effect pattern 01 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the effect pattern table for probability change mode, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8”, effect data of the loss effect pattern 10 is selected with a selection probability of 40%, and 60% It is set so that the production data of the loss production pattern 11 is selected with the selection probability.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h9”, the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 9 is selected with a selection probability of 40%, and the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 10 is selected with a selection probability of 60%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h10”, the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 13 is selected with a selection probability of 40%, and the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 14 is selected with a selection probability of 60%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h11”, the effect data of the special effect pattern 05 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h12”, the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 15 is selected with a selection probability of 40%, and the effect data of the jackpot effect pattern 16 is selected with a selection probability of 60%. Is set to
When the variation pattern designation command is “h13”, it is set so that the effect data of the lose reach effect pattern 11 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h14”, the effect data of the loss special effect pattern 02 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.
When the variation pattern designation command is “h15”, the effect data of the loss special effect pattern 02 is selected with a selection probability of 100%.

[Main processing of gaming machines]
Main processing performed by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 1060 first performs an initialization process (S2001). In this processing, the main CPU 1060 performs backup restoration processing, initialization setting processing, and the like.

  After the initialization process, the main CPU 1060 performs a random number update process (S2002). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates an initial value random value counter, a variation time determination random value counter, a round determination random value, and the like.

  After the random number update process, the main CPU 1060 performs a timer update process (S2003). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates various timers such as a timer for synchronizing the main CPU 1060 and the sub CPU 1071 and an opening time timer for the special prize opening 1039.

  After the timer update process, the main CPU 1060 controls the special symbol (S2004). In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value in accordance with the detection signals from the first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350 and stores them in the main ROM 1061. The special symbol determination table is referred to, it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 1062.

  After the special symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 controls the normal symbol (S2005). In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the pass gate switch 1360, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 1061, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. Determination is performed, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 1062.

  When the normal symbol lottery is won, the ordinary electric accessory (the blade member 1046 (see FIGS. 3 and 4)) is opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 1035.

  After the normal symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 performs a symbol display device control process (S2006). In this process, the main CPU 1060 displays the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display in accordance with the result of the special symbol control process and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 1062 in steps S2004 and S2005. The main RAM 1062 stores a control signal for driving the unit 1053 and the normal symbol display unit 1050. The main CPU 1060 transmits a control signal to the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053. The first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 variably displays and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display unit 1050 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops based on the received control signal.

  After the symbol display device control process, the main CPU 1060 performs a game information data generation process (S2007). In this process, the main CPU 1060 generates game information data to be output to an external device (for example, a hall computer 1090 or a calling device (not shown)).

  After the game information data generation process, the main CPU 1060 performs a port output process (S2008). In this process, the main CPU 1060 outputs a signal for driving and controlling the special winning opening 1039 (opening / closing door 1040) and the second start opening 1035 (blade member 1046).

  After the port output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a command output process (S2009). In this processing, the main CPU 1060 transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071).

  After the command output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a payout process (S2010). In this process, the main CPU 1060 checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 1039, the first starting opening 1034, the second starting opening 1035, and the general winning opening 1041 to 1044, and there is a winning. The payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 1082. When this process ends, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2002, and repeats the processes of step S2002 to step S2010.

[Game timer system timer interrupt processing]
The main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. A system timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 1060 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the system timer interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The main CPU 1060 performs a register saving process (S2011). In this process, the main CPU 1060 saves the running program stored in the register.

  After the register saving process, the main CPU 1060 performs a random number update process (S2012). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like.

  After the random value update process, the main CPU 1060 performs a switch input process (S2013). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not signals are input to the first and second start port switches 1340 and 1350, the general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, and 1440.

  After the switch input process, the main CPU 1060 performs a register return process (S2014). In this process, the main CPU 1060 restores the saved program to the register. When this process is finished, this routine is finished.

[Special design control processing for gaming machines]
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S2004 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special symbol control process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 18, the numerical values drawn from step S2022 to step S2029 are the special symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in the storage area functioning as the special symbol control state flag in the main RAM 1062. . In accordance with the value of the special symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 1062, the main CPU 1060 executes one step for that value, and the special symbol game proceeds. Further, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the special symbol control state flag. The special symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S2022 to S2029 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 1060 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 13 is also executed at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 2 ms).

  In the special symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of loading a special symbol control state flag (S2021). If this process ends, the process moves from step S2022 to step S2029.

  The main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol memory check process (S2022). Details of this processing will be described later.

  After the special symbol memory check process, the main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol variation time management process (S2023). In this process, the main CPU 1060 indicates that the special symbol control state flag is a value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, and a predetermined variation time has elapsed in the previous special symbol variation (the special symbol variation is suspended). In this case, a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the special symbol control state flag, and the waiting time after determination is set in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of step S2024 is executed.

  After the special symbol variation time management process, the main CPU 1060 executes the special symbol display time management process (S2024). When the special symbol control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In the case of winning, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management in the special symbol control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S2025 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. In other words, if it is not a win, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2029.

  After the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 1060 executes a hit start interval management process (S2025). In this process, the main CPU 1060 has a special symbol control state flag value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the main prize read from the main ROM 1061 Data for opening the mouth 1039 is stored in the main RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 reads data for opening the big prize opening 1039 stored in the main RAM 1062 and supplies a signal to the big prize opening solenoid 1400 to open the big prize opening 1039. In this way, the main CPU 1060 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 1039. That is, a big hit game is executed in which a round game in which a predetermined advantageous game state (a game state in which the open state and the closed state of the big prize opening 1039 are repeated) is provided is repeated 16 times.

  Further, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the special symbol control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, about 25 seconds) to the special winning opening open time timer. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2027.

  After the winning start interval management process, the main CPU 1060 executes a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening (S2026). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before the large winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 1060 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the special symbol control state flag. The main CPU 1060 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 25 seconds or 0.1 second) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2027.

  After the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening, the main CPU 1060 executes a process during opening of the big prize opening (S2027). When the special symbol control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened, the main CPU 1060 sets the condition that the special winning prize winning counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “7”), and the opening upper limit time. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that have passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 1060 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 1062 in order to close the special winning opening 1039 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening open number (the final round) is satisfied. When the main CPU 1060 determines that it is the final round, it sets a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval in the special symbol control state flag, while if it is not the final round, the main CPU 1060 performs waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening The indicated value (05H) is set in the special symbol control state flag.

  After the special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 1060 executes a hit end interval management process (S2028). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets the special symbol control state flag to a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval, and when a time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed, a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end. Set to special symbol control status flag. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2029.

  After the hit end interval management process, the main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol game end process (S2029). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check when the special symbol control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2022. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the special symbol control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 1060 sets the control state flag to “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “07H” when the game state is not the big hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is a loss. Are set in order, the processing of step S2022, step S2023, step S2024, and step S2029 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 1060 sets the special symbol control state flag in the order of “00H”, “01H”, and “02H” when the game state is not the big hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is the big hit. The processing of step S2022, step S2023, and step S2024 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 1060 sets the control state flags in order of “03H”, “04H”, “05H”, thereby performing step S2025 shown in FIG. The processing of step S2027 and step S2026 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit game is executed. When the big hit game ending condition is satisfied, “04H”, “06H”, “07H” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S2026, step S2028 to step S2029 shown in FIG. The game is executed and the jackpot game is ended.

[Special game memory check processing for gaming machines]
A subroutine (special symbol storage check process) executed in step S2022 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check (S2041). If the main CPU 1060 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing to step S2042. On the other hand, if the main CPU 1060 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 1060 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S2042, a process for determining the presence or absence of the start memory is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines that there is no special symbol game start memory, that is, the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the first special symbol start memory area (4) or the second special symbol start memory. If no data is stored in the area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S2043. On the other hand, if the main CPU 1060 determines that there is a start memory, there is a start memory corresponding to at least one of the first and second special symbols, and thus the process proceeds to step S2044.

  In step S2043, a demonstration display process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 1062. Furthermore, the state in which the number of special symbol game start memories (the first special symbol start memory area or the second special symbol start memory area in which the jackpot determination random number value is stored) is “0” is a predetermined time (for example, 25 Second), if the demonstration display permission value is set, a value that permits execution of the demonstration display is set. Then, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting demo display command data when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007. As a result, in the sub control circuit 1007, the demonstration display is executed in the liquid crystal display device 1013. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2044, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area “4”. If it is determined that the data is not stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S2046. When it is determined that the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol is not “0”, that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) In step S2045, the process proceeds to step S2045.

  In step S2045, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating the variation of the second special symbol as a variation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. Here, if it is determined that data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), there is a start memory corresponding to at least the second special symbol start storage area (4). However, since only the start memory is confirmed in S2042, the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol may or may not exist. That is, there may be both a start memory corresponding to the first special symbol and a start memory corresponding to the second special symbol, but S2045 preferentially performs the processing of the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol ( This means that a lottery of a big hit by winning a prize at the second starting port 1035 (electric support prize) is given priority). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2047.

  In step S2046, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. That is, since the start memory exists and the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol does not exist, the main CPU 1060 can determine that only the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol exists. Therefore, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting a variation state number (01H) indicating that the variation is the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2047.

  In step S2047, the main CPU 1060 executes processing for setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as the special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2048.

  In step S2048, special symbol memory transfer processing is executed. In this process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 1060 stores each of the data in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). When the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol by executing a process of shifting (storing) from one special symbol starting storage region (0) to the first special symbol starting storage region (3). Each data of the start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4) is shifted (stored) to the second special symbol start memory area (0) to the second special symbol start memory area (3). Execute the process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2049.

  In step S2049, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 refers to a different jackpot determination table (FIG. 10 (A) or (B)) depending on whether or not it is in a probability fluctuation state, and refers to the referenced table and the start storage area (0). It is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number value. By the way, when it is a high probability state (probability variation state) compared to the normal state, a lot of random numbers for jackpot determination are set, and when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state) The probability of transitioning to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state.

Then, the main CPU 1060 extracts a big hit determination random number for the special symbol start storage area that is extracted at the time of start winning and is set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). And the selected special symbol determination table. Then, the main CPU 1060 determines that the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, that is, in the normal state, if the jackpot determination random number value is “0”, the main CPU 1060 determines that the jackpot is big, and the high probability state (probability change). In the gaming state), if the random number for jackpot determination is “0 to 4”, it is determined that the jackpot. That is, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. As described above, either the big hit or the loss is determined as a result of the special symbol game by the process of step S2039. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2050.
In step S2050, the main CPU 1060 executes a small hit determination process. This process is executed when the determination result in step S2049 is not a big hit, and the main CPU 1060 refers to the big hit determination table (FIG. 10 (A) or (B)) and refers to the table. And whether or not it is a small hit based on the big hit determination random number value of the start storage area (0). In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the probability that the small hit is selected regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state is the same, but is not limited to this, and changes according to the presence or absence of the probability variation state. You may do it. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2051.

  The main CPU 1060 executes special symbol determination processing (S2051). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines the big hit, small hit, and lost symbols according to the big hit symbol determining random number extracted in the switch input process (S2013) described above with reference to FIG. Details of this process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2052.

  The main CPU 1060 executes special symbol variation pattern determination processing (S2052). In this process, the main CPU 1060 selects the variation pattern determination table by referring to the variation pattern determination table selection table, determines the variation pattern with reference to the selected variation pattern determination table, The change pattern designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 variably displays the special symbols in the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. Details of this process will be described later.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 is variably displayed with the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007. The sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2053.

  The main CPU 1060 performs special symbol variation time setting processing (S2053). In this process, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2054.

  Then, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the current variation display (S2054). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special design determination process for gaming machines]
The subroutine (special symbol determination process) executed in step S2051 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2071, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not a big hit is determined in the big hit determination process (S2049) of FIG. If it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2072, and if it is not determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S2077.

  In step S2072, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the one determined to be a big hit in step S2071 is the first special symbol (that is, whether or not the variation state number is 01H), and the first special symbol is determined. If it is, the process proceeds to step S2073, and if it is not the second special symbol (that is, if it is the second special symbol), the process proceeds to step S2075.

  In step S2073, the main CPU 1060 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11A, and in accordance with the random number value extracted from the jackpot symbol determination counter (not shown) of the main control circuit 1006. After determining the jackpot symbol of one special symbol (normal symbol, probability variation symbol, random symbol symbol, etc.), the process proceeds to step S2074 to set the determined big hit symbol data of the first special symbol and to the sub-control circuit 1007. A jackpot symbol command (symbol designation command) for transmission is set. After the process of step S2074, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2083.

  In step S2075, the main CPU 1060 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11B, and according to the random value extracted from the jackpot symbol determination counter, the bonus symbol symbol of the second special symbol (normally) After determining a symbol, a probability variation symbol, a random symbol, etc., the process proceeds to step S2076 to set the jackpot symbol data of the determined second special symbol and send it to the sub-control circuit 1007 (a jackpot symbol command ( The symbol designating command) is set in the main RAM 1062. After the process of step S2076, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2083.

  On the other hand, in step S2077, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not a small hit is determined in the small hit determination process (S2050) of FIG. If it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2078. If it is not determined that a small hit is made, the process proceeds to step S2085.

  In step S2078, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the one determined as the small hit in step S2077 is the first special symbol (that is, whether or not the fluctuation state number is 01H), and the first special symbol is determined. If it is a symbol, the process proceeds to step S2079, and if it is not the first special symbol (that is, if it is the second special symbol), the process proceeds to step S2081.

  In step S2079, the main CPU 1060 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11C, and determines the small bonus symbol of the first special symbol according to the random number value extracted from the jackpot symbol determination counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2080, the determined small hit symbol data of the first special symbol is set, and the small hit symbol command (symbol designation command) for transmission to the sub control circuit 1007 is set in the main RAM 1062. . After the process of step S2080, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2083.

  In step S2081, the main CPU 1060 determines the small special symbol of the second special symbol in accordance with the random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determination counter, and then moves the process to step S2082 to determine the second determined value. A special symbol small hit symbol data is set, and a small bonus symbol command (symbol designation command) for transmission to the sub-control circuit 1007 is set in the main RAM 1062. After the process of step S2082, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2083.

  In step S2083, the main CPU 1060 sets the hit start interval display time data (data representing the time from the start of the hit game to the release of the big winning opening 1039) corresponding to the big win and the small win symbol, and then the step. In S2084, data related to the number of times of winning the big winning opening is set, and this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2085, the main CPU 1060 sets the lost symbol data of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, sets the lost symbol command to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 1007, and then ends this subroutine. .

[Special game pattern change processing for gaming machines]
The subroutine (special symbol variation pattern determination process) executed in step S2052 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special symbol variation pattern determination process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2101, the main CPU 1060 adds 1 to a variable display number counter (not shown) of the main control circuit 1006. Subsequently, in step S2102, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the gaming state flag is 01H or 03H. To do. The gaming state flag is a flag representing a gaming state, which is 00H in the “non-short-time non-probability change state”, 01H in the “time-short non-probability change state”, and “non-time short-probability change state”. Is 02H, and 03H is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062 in the main control circuit 1006 in the case of the “short-time accurate change state”. That is, in step S2102, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the gaming state is at least a short time state (short time non-probability change state or short time probability change state), and if it is a short time state, the process moves to step S2103. If the time is not short, the process proceeds to step S2106.

  In the present embodiment, in step S2101 of the special symbol variation pattern determination process (FIG. 21), a process of incrementing the variation display number counter by 1 is executed to count (count) the variation symbol count of the special symbol. When the result becomes a specific value (when a positive result is obtained in the determination process of step S2103), when the process of step S2104 (selection process of the variation pattern determination table) is executed (that is, variation display of special symbols) The case where the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the number of times is described, but the timing of counting is not limited to this. For example, FIG. 22 (special symbol variation time management process) or FIG. In the process in the state after the special symbol is stopped as in the time management process), the above-described step S 101 (processing to add 1 to the counter) is performed, and based on the addition result of the counter, the determination processing in step S2103 in FIG. 21 and the processing based on the determination result in step S2103 (variation pattern determination table in step S2104) In this case, the variation pattern of the special symbol may be determined based on the number of stop display times of the special symbol. In other words, instead of counting (counting) the number of times that the special symbol is changed, the number of times that the special symbol is stopped may be counted (counted).

  In step S2103, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the variable display number counter is a specific value. In the present embodiment, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 are set as specific values. As a result, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is counted 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing from step S2103 to step S2104.

  In step S2104, the main CPU 1060 refers to the variation pattern determination table selection table (FIG. 12), and changes the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 13C) according to the value of the big hit symbol flag (stopped big hit symbol). (D) or (E)) is selected. Then, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing to step S2105, refers to the selected variation pattern determination table, and determines the variation pattern. After the process of step S2105, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2107.

  The main CPU 1060 determines that the game state flag is not 01H or 03H in step S2102 (that is, if the game state is determined not to be the short-time game state), or the variable display number counter is set to the above-described value in step S2103. When it is determined that the value is not the specific value, the process proceeds to step S2106, and the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the gaming state (FIG. 13B). After the process of step S2106, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2107.

  In step S2107, the main CPU 1060 sets data corresponding to the determined variation pattern, and then proceeds to step S2108 to set a variation pattern designation command (FIG. 13) corresponding to the determined variation pattern. Exit.

[Special design variation time management processing for gaming machines]
The subroutine (special symbol variation time management process) executed in step S2023 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special symbol variation time management process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2121, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management (a value set in the special symbol storage check process (FIG. 19)). If it is determined that the value (01H) indicates special symbol variation time management, the process proceeds to step S2122. If it is not determined that the value indicates special symbol variation time management (01H), Exit the subroutine.

  In step S2122, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the waiting time timer set in the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 19) is “0”, and determines that the waiting time timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S2123. If it is not determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2123, processing for setting a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag is executed. At this time, the symbol stop is recognized in the symbol display device control process (S2006), and the symbol display device derives the display result with the symbol determined in the special symbol determination processing (S2051). If the process of step S2123 ends, the process moves to step S2124.

  In step S2124, a symbol stop command is set. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting (storing) symbol stop command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The symbol stop command data is supplied as a symbol stop command from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 so that the sub control circuit 1007 recognizes the stop of the symbol (special symbol). Become. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2125.

  In step S2125, after the determination, a process of setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time is executed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of storing the waiting time after determination in an area functioning as a waiting time timer in the main RAM 1062. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process for gaming machines]
The subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S2024 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the special symbol display time management process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2141, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process (a value set in the special symbol change time management process (FIG. 22)). Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step S2142. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2142, when the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 1060 sets the value of the waiting time timer set in the special symbol change time management process (FIG. 22). It is determined whether or not it is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2143. When the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2143, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2144. If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2145.

  In step S2144, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of clearing a gaming state flag (probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.) in the main RAM 1062 (a process of setting a gaming state flag = 00H). After this process, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2151.

  In step S2145, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 1062 is “0”. When the value of the time-count counter is “0”, this means that the time-time indeterminate state is not in effect, and the main 1060 moves the process to step S2150. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, this means that the time reduction state is present, and the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing from step S2145 to step S2146.

  In step S2146, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2147.

  In step S2147, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 1062 is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, this means that the time reduction state is completed, and the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing to step S2148. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, this means that the time reduction state does not end, and the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing to step S2150.

  In step S2148, the main CPU 1060 sets the game state flag of the main RAM 1062 to 00H (non-time short non-probability change state) or 02H (non-time short-probability change state) depending on whether or not it is a probability change game state. After this process, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2149.

  In step S <b> 2149, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting the short-time end command data in the main RAM 1062. The short time end command data is supplied as a short time end command from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007, so that the sub control circuit 1007 recognizes the short time end. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2150.

  In step S2150, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit. If it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2151. If not, the process moves to step S2154.

  In step S2151, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (03H) indicating a hit interval management process as a control state flag. After the process of step S2151, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2153.

  In step S2153, the main CPU 1060 sets a waiting time timer as a hit start interval corresponding to the special symbol. After the process of step S2153, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2145, and sets a big hit or small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol. In other words, a command for causing the sub control circuit 1007 to display a hit start is set in the main RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 ends this subroutine after the process of step S2154.

  If the main CPU 1060 determines in step S2150 that the game is not a small hit, in step S2155, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process as a control state flag, and then ends the present subroutine.

[Game machine hit start interval management process]
The subroutine executed in step S2025 in FIG. 18 (the hit start interval management process) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the hit start interval management process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2171, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating a hit start interval management process (a value set in step S2152 of the special symbol display time management process (FIG. 23)). The process which determines is performed. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit start interval management process (03H), the process proceeds to step S2172. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit start interval management process (03H), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2172, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer set in step S2153 of the special symbol display time management process has become “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, this means that it is time to open the special winning opening, and the main CPU 1060 proceeds to the process of step S2173, and waits for this. If the value of the time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 2173, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value of the main RAM 1062. Note that the count value of the number-of-releases counter is synonymous with the number of rounds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2174.

  In step S2174, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2175.

  In step S 2175, the main CPU 1060 sets opening / closing pattern data for each round or small hit according to the type of the big hit symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2176.

  In step S <b> 2176, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the special winning opening open command command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. In this case, the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the first round. The special winning opening opening display command data is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 as a special winning opening open display command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2177.

  In step S2177, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2178.

  In step S <b> 2178, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2179.

  In step S <b> 2179, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer in the main RAM 1062 as the special winning opening opening time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2180.

  In step S2180, a process of setting the special winning opening open data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 1062 based on the data read from the main ROM 1061 in order to open the special winning opening. The variables stored in this way will drive the special prize opening solenoid 1400 to open the special prize opening 1039. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing to manage waiting time before reopening of big prize opening for gaming machines]
The subroutine executed in step S2026 in FIG. 18 (waiting time management process before reopening a big winning opening) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2201, the main CPU 1060 determines that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating a waiting time management process before reopening a big winning opening (a winning start interval management process (FIG. 24) or a process during opening a big winning opening (FIG. 26). ) To determine whether or not the value is set in (). If it is determined that the control status flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening, the process proceeds to step S2202. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2202, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer set in step S2228 of the large winning opening opening process is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, this means that it is time to open the big prize opening, and the main CPU 1060 proceeds to the process of step S2203, and waits for this. If the value of the time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2203, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2204.

  In step S <b> 2204, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the special winning opening open command command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The display command data during opening of the big prize opening is supplied as a display command during opening of the big prize opening from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007. The sub control circuit 1007 has received this command data. 1 is added to the round counter. When the process of step S2204 ends, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2205.

  In step S2205, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the process of opening the big prize opening in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2206.

  In step S <b> 2206, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2207.

  In step S <b> 2207, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting a value of a waiting time timer in the main RAM 1062 as the special winning opening opening time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2208.

  In step S2208, a process of setting the special winning opening open data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 1062 based on the data read from the main ROM 1061 in order to open the special winning opening. The variables stored in this way will drive the special prize opening solenoid 1400 to open the special prize opening 1039. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing during opening of the big prize opening of the gaming machine]
The large winning opening opening process in step S2027 shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the big winning opening opening process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2221, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating a process during opening of the big prize opening (a value set in the waiting time management process before opening the big prize opening (FIG. 25)). judge. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the process of opening the big prize opening, the process proceeds to step S2222. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 2222, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the number of balls that have entered the big winning opening has reached the upper limit. If the main CPU 1060 determines that the upper limit has been reached, it moves the process to step S2225. If it determines that the upper limit has not been reached, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2223.

  In step S <b> 2223, the main CPU 1060 performs a big prize opening / closing process according to the set round / small opening / closing pattern. That is, in the big hit gaming state, the opening / closing process is performed in a manner corresponding to the round, and in the small hit gaming state, the opening / closing processing is performed in a set manner.

  After the process of step S2223, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2224, and whether or not the value of the waiting time timer set in the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening (FIG. 25) has become “0”. To determine. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, this means that it is time to open the special winning opening, and the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2225, and waits for this. If the value of the time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2225, the main CPU 1060 sets data for closing the special winning opening, and then moves the process to step S2226.

  In step S2226, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of determining whether or not the game is a small hit. If it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2231. If it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2227.

  In step S2227, the main CPU 1060 determines that the value of the winning prize opening winning opening counter (the value obtained by adding 1 in step S2203 of the waiting time management process before reopening the winning prize opening (FIG. 25)) is opened. It is determined whether or not the upper limit has been reached (the value set in step S2173 of the hit start interval management process (FIG. 24)). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of times that the big prize opening has reached the upper limit number of execution rounds. If the upper limit number has been reached, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2231, while if not, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2228.

  In step S2228, the main CPU 1060 sets a waiting time timer as the interval display time between rounds. That is, a waiting time timer is set as a waiting time for the interval between rounds. After the process of step S2228, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2229.

  In step S2229, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening as the control state flag. After the process of step S2229, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2230.

  In step S2230, the main CPU 1060 sets a display command between rounds. That is, a command for causing the sub control circuit 1007 to display a big hit round is set in the main RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 ends this subroutine after the process of step S2230.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2226 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 1060 sets a waiting time timer as a hit end interval display time in step S2231. That is, a waiting time timer is set as a waiting time for the hit end interval. After the process of step S2231, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2232.

  In step S2232, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval management process as a control state flag. After the process of step S2232, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2233.

  In step S2233, the main CPU 1060 sets a hit end display command. That is, a command for causing the sub control circuit 1007 to display a hit end is set in the main RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 ends this subroutine after the process of step S2233.

[Game machine hit end interval management process]
The hit end interval management process in step S2028 shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the hit end interval management process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2251, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval management process (a value set in the big winning opening opening process (FIG. 26)). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval management process, the process proceeds to step S2252. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit end interval management process (06H), this subroutine is ended.

  In step S2252, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer set in step S2231 of the large winning opening opening process is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, this means that it is time to end the winning gaming state, and the main CPU 1060 proceeds to the process of step S2253, and waits for this. If the value of the time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2253, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 1062 as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2254.

  In step S2254, the main CPU 1060 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot symbol in the jackpot symbol flag. Specifically, values 01H to 08H are set corresponding to the jackpot symbol “normal symbols 01 to 08”, and values 09H to 2AH are set corresponding to the jackpot symbol “probability variation 01-34”. In the case of a small hit, the previously set value is maintained.

  After the process of step S2254, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2255, and sets a value corresponding to the winning symbol and the gaming state in the gaming state flag. That is, with reference to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11, the game is based on the game state (stored in the main RAM 1062) before the jackpot game is started (when the jackpot is won) and the jackpot symbol or the small bonus symbol. Set the status flag. The gaming state flag is 00H when it is “non-short time non-probability change state”, 01H when it is “time non-probability change state”, 02H when it is “non-time short-probability change state”, and “time short-time change state”. Is set in the main control circuit 1006.

  After the process of step S2255, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2256, and sets a predetermined value in the time reduction counter. As shown in FIG. 11, the set value differs depending on the gaming state before the big hit gaming state starts (when winning the big hit) and the big hit symbol. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, any one of the values “0”, “30”, “50”, and “100” is selected as the value set in the hour / minute counter after the end of the big hit gaming state. After the small hit game state, the number of times before the start of the small hit game is set. Note that the value “0” is set when the short-time gaming state continues until the next big hit when the transition to the short-time gaming state does not occur.

  After the process of step S2256, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2257, and sets a gaming state command. Specifically, a gaming state command including information indicating a winning symbol, a gaming state controlled after the end of the big winning gaming state, and a short time remaining time is set.

  After the process of step S2257, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2258, and performs a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit. If not, the process moves to step S2259. If it is a small hit, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2259, the main CPU 1060 sets 0 to the variable display number counter. As a result, the variable display number counter becomes 0, and after the big hit gaming state, the variable display number counter is incremented by 1 in step S2101 of the special symbol variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. A variation pattern such as “failure”, “success” or “next time” shown in FIG. 12 is selected every 10 games). In the case of the small hit in the above-described step S2258, the processing of step S2259 is not performed, so that even if the small hit is continued in the middle, the fluctuation display counter becomes 0 for the first time, and the intended game is set. A variation pattern is selected every number (for example, every 10 games).

  The main CPU 1060 ends the present subroutine after the process of step S2259. In step S2258, 0 is set in the variable display number counter when it is not a small hit, but 0 may be set in the variable display number counter when it is determined in step S2258 that it is a small hit.

[Special game game end processing for gaming machines]
The special symbol game end process in step S2029 shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special symbol game end process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2271, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process (a value set in the hit end interval management process (FIG. 27)). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process, the process proceeds to step S2272. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process, this subroutine is ended.

[Game machine switch input processing]
A subroutine (switch input process) executed in step S2013 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the switch input process according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, a prize ball related switch check process is performed (S2291). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 1390, the general prize opening switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, the first starting port switch 1340, and the second starting port switch 1350. In other words, it is determined whether or not these switches have detected a game ball. When the main CPU 1060 determines that there is an input from the count switch 1390, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. Also, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter when determining that the general winning opening switch 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440 has been input. When the main CPU 1060 determines that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start port prize ball counter.

  Next, a special symbol related switch check process is performed (S2292). The special symbol related switch check process will be described later.

  Next, a normal symbol related switch check process is performed (S2293). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the pass gate switch 1360, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected. ), And if it is not determined that the upper limit is reached, the hit determination random number value is extracted from the hit determination random number counter of the normal symbol game, and further, the hit symbol of the normal symbol game is extracted. The winning design determining random value is extracted from the determining random value counter and stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 1062.

  Next, an abnormality-related switch check process is performed (S2294). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, for example, whether or not it is detected that the open / close switch of the glass door 1010 is opened and the glass door 1010 is opened. When an abnormality is detected, a process for notifying the abnormality is performed, and when no abnormality is detected, the process is left as it is. When the abnormality-related switch check process ends, the process in this subroutine ends.

[Special game related switch check processing for gaming machines]
The special symbol related switch check process in step S2292 shown in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the special symbol related switch check process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2311, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of determining whether or not a start winning for the first start port 1034 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the first start port switch 1340. If it is determined that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340, the process proceeds to step S2312, and if it is not determined that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340, the process proceeds to step S2318.

  In step S2312, it is determined whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the reserved number is 4 or more, the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2313.

  In step S2313, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the start memory of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved first symbol symbols stored in the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2314.

  In step S2314, the main CPU 1060 performs various random value acquisition processes. In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further outputs the jackpot symbol determination random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. Extraction is performed, and the random time value for determining the variation time is extracted from the random number counter for determining the variation time, and stored in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 1062. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values obtained by winning a start during the variation of the special symbol are the first special symbol start storage area (1). To the first special symbol start storage area (4). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2315.

  In step S2315, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting first special symbol variation state data. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2316.

  In step S2316, the main CPU 1060 performs a winning effect determination process. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to perform a winning effect (such as changing the holding ball mode) based on a random number lottery. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S22317.

  In step S2317, the main CPU 1060 sets the first start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The first start port winning command is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007, so that the sub control circuit 1007 receives the first start port winning and the big hit lottery result. It will come to recognize whether or not. The data of the first start opening winning command includes data for executing the winning effect, for example, changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed in the effect when it is determined that the winning effect is determined in the process of step S2186. Yes. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. The process of step S2187 is executed when it is determined in step S2312 that the start memory of the first special symbol is not 4 or more, so that the first start is performed when the start memory of the first special symbol is not 4 or more. When the winning of the game ball to the mouth is detected, the first start opening winning command is set. In other words, when the start memory of the first special symbol is 4 or more, the first start port winning command is not set even if the winning of the game ball to the first starting port is detected (that is, The first start port command is not transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, if the start winning to the first starting port 1034 is not detected in step S2311, the main CPU 1060 performs processing to determine whether or not the starting winning to the second start port 1035 has been detected in step S2318. . In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the second start port switch 1350. If it is determined that there is an input from the second start port switch 1350, the process proceeds to step S2319. If it is not determined that there is an input from the second start port switch 1350, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2319, a process for determining whether the start memory of the second special symbol is 4 or more is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the second special symbol has been started and stored, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 4 or more, the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the number of holds is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2320.

  In step S2320, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the start memory of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved special symbols stored in the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2321.

  In step S2321, the main CPU 1060 performs various random value acquisition processing. In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further outputs the jackpot symbol determination random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. Extraction is performed, and the random time value for random time determination is extracted from the random time value counter for variable time determination, and stored in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 1062. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values obtained by winning a start during the variation of the special symbol are stored in the second special symbol start storage area (1). To the second special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2322.

  In step S2322, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting second special symbol variation state data. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2323.

  In step S2323, the main CPU 1060 performs a winning effect determination process. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to perform a winning effect (such as changing the holding ball mode) based on a random number lottery. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2324.

  In step S2324, the main CPU 1060 sets the second start port winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The second start port winning command is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007, so that the sub control circuit 1007 receives the second start port winning and the big hit lottery result. It will come to recognize whether or not. The data of the second start opening winning command includes data for executing the winning effect, for example, changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed in the effect when it is determined that the winning effect is determined in the process of step S2323. Yes. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. The process of step S2324 is executed when it is determined in step S2319 that the start memory of the second special symbol is not 4 or more, so that the second start is performed when the start memory of the second special symbol is not 4 or more. When the winning of the game ball to the mouth is detected, the second start opening winning command is set. In other words, if the start memory of the second special symbol is 4 or more, the second start port winning command is not set even if the winning of the game ball to the second starting port is detected (that is, The second start port command is not transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007). When this process ends, the main CPU 1060 ends this subroutine.

[Main control of gaming machine sub-control]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a main process performed by the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071) receives various commands from the main control circuit 1006 and performs various processes such as a display process. The control process of the sub control circuit 1007 according to this embodiment will be described below.

  First, initialization processing is performed in response to power-on (S2341). With this process, the sub CPU 1071 is initialized.

  Next, random value update processing is performed (S2342). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the work RAM 1073 (such as an effect determining random value, a jackpot effect determining random value, and a stop symbol determining random value).

  Next, command analysis processing is performed (S2343). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 1006 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 1073. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2344.

  Next, a display control process is performed (S2344). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the display control circuit 1074. In the display control circuit 1074, a VDP (not shown) reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 1071. Then, they are superimposed and displayed on the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2345.

  Next, a sound control process is performed (S2345). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 1021. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2346.

  Next, a lamp control process is performed (S2346). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 executes a lamp control process for performing light emission control of various lamps 1022 and the like. When this process is completed, the process is transferred again to the random number value update process (step S2342), and steps S2342 to S2346 are repeated.

[Game machine command reception interrupt processing]
Even in the state where the sub-main process shown in FIG. 31 is being executed, the command reception interrupt process may be executed. The command reception interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, a process for saving the register is performed (S2361). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, a process of storing the received command from the main control circuit 1006 in the buffer is performed (S2362).

  Next, a process for restoring the register is performed (S2363). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S2361 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing for gaming machines]
Even when the sub-main process shown in FIG. 31 is being executed, the sub-main process may be interrupted and the timer interrupt process may be executed. The timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, processing for saving a register is performed (S2381). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, timer update processing is performed (S2382). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for updating the timer stored in the work RAM 1073. Specifically, a process for updating a timer such as an effect accompanying a change in the decorative design is performed.

  Next, an operation determination process is performed (S2383). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of detecting whether or not the push operation button switch 1201 is input by operating the operation button 1020. The operation button input detection process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but other processes may be used.

  Next, a process for restoring the register is performed (S2384). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S2381 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing for gaming machines]
A subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S2343 of FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of command analysis processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2401, processing for determining whether or not a command has been received is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 1071 determines that there is a received command, it moves the process to step S2402, and if the sub CPU 1071 does not determine that there is a received command, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S2402, the received command data is read. In this process, the sub CPU 1071 reads a command stored in the reception buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2403.

  In step S2403, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2404. If it is not determined that the reception command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2405. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating how long and how long the first or second special symbol 1052, 1053 varies.

  In step S2404, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 executes with the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern designation command received in step S2403, the effect determination random number, and the effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 14 and 15). The effect pattern including the variation display mode of the decorative design to be determined is determined. This effect pattern includes a decoration pattern such as a numeric string that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 and an effect pattern of an image displayed as the background of the decoration pattern. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2405, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (a command determined in the special symbol determination process (FIG. 20) and transmitted from the main control circuit 1006). In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2406. If it is not determined that the received command is a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2407.

  In step S2406, the sub CPU 1071 determines a decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the symbol designation command. Specifically, in response to the case where the big hit symbol in the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game) is the normal symbol 01 to 08 or the probability variation symbol 03 to 29, 32, “222”, “ Stop symbols that are stopped in a manner in which even numbers are aligned, such as “444”, “666”, and “888”, are determined. Corresponding to the case where the jackpot symbol is the probability variation symbol 02, 33 to 35, the decoration symbol “ The stop symbols to be stopped in the manner of “111”, “555”, and “999” are determined, and the ornament symbols are stopped in the manner of “333” and “777” corresponding to the case where the big hit symbol is the probability variation symbols 01 and 31. The stop symbol to be stopped is determined. Corresponding to the case where the big hit symbol is the probability variation symbol 30 or the small hit symbol 01, the stop symbol to be stopped in the form of “135” is determined as the decorative symbol. In addition, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is a losing reach pattern, a stop symbol in which the decorative symbol stops in a losing reach manner is determined by a predetermined lottery process. In the case of losing, a stop symbol in which the decorative symbol stops in a losing manner is determined by a predetermined lottery process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2407, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the received command is a symbol stop command. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a symbol stop command, the process proceeds to step S2408. If it is not determined that the received command is not a symbol stop command, the process proceeds to step S2410.

  In step S2408, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for stopping the decorative symbol at the stop symbol determined in step S2406 described above. After this processing, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2409.

  In step S2409, the sub CPU 1071 performs effect mode control processing 1. This process will be described later. After the processing of step S2409, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2410, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the received command is a time saving end command. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a time shortening command, the process proceeds to step S2411. If it is not determined that the received command is not a time shortening command, the process proceeds to step S2412.

  In step S2411, the sub CPU 1071 performs effect mode control processing 2. This process will be described later. After the processing of step S2411, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2412, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the received command is a gaming state command. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a gaming state command, the process proceeds to step S2413. If it is not determined that the received command is not a short-time end command, the process proceeds to step S2414.

In step S2413, the sub CPU 1071 performs effect mode control processing 3. This process will be described later. After the process of step S2413, this subroutine is terminated.
In step S2414, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing corresponding to the received other command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Decision pattern determination process for gaming machines]
The subroutine (effect pattern determination process) executed in step S2404 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. This process is for performing various processes according to the effect mode. Even for the same stop symbol, the subtraction of the time-count counter may or may not stop, and these processes are performed.

  In step S2431, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is 00H or 01H. The effect mode flag is a value set according to various effect modes. Specifically, 00H is set corresponding to the normal mode, 01H is set corresponding to the chance mode, and the time reduction mode 1 is set. Correspondingly, 02H is set, 03H is set corresponding to the time reduction mode 2, and 04H is set corresponding to the probability variation mode.

  If it is determined in step S2431 that the effect mode flag is 00H or 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2432, and refers to the effect pattern table (normal mode / chance mode (FIG. 14A)). Determine the production pattern. Specifically, the effect determination random value updated in step S2342 of the main process (FIG. 31) is acquired, and the effect pattern is determined. After this processing, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2449.

  If it is determined in step S2431 that the effect mode flag is not 00H or 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2433 to determine whether the effect mode flag is 02H. That is, it is determined whether or not the time reduction mode 1 is set. If it is determined that the effect mode flag is 02H, the sub CPU 1071 advances the process to step S2434. On the other hand, when determining that the effect mode flag is not 02H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2443.

  In step S2434, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the time reduction count subtraction stop flag is 01H. The time reduction count subtraction stop flag is a value set to 01H when the time reduction subtraction is stopped. If the time reduction count subtraction stop flag is not 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2435, decrements the time reduction count counter by 1, and then moves the processing to step S2436. The value of the time reduction counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013. On the other hand, when the time reduction count subtraction stop flag is 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2436. In step S2436, the sub CPU 1071 determines an effect pattern with reference to the effect pattern table (time reduction mode 1 (FIG. 14B)). Specifically, the effect determination random value updated in step S2342 of the main process (FIG. 31) is acquired, and the effect pattern is determined. After this process, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2437.

  In step S2437, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not a failure effect pattern has been determined. If it is determined that the failure effect pattern has been determined, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2438, sets the time reduction count subtraction stop flag to 00H, and shifts the process to step S2449. In other words, when the failure effect pattern is determined, an effect in which the hour / times counter is subtracted from the next game is performed.

  If it is determined in step S2437 that the failure effect pattern is not determined, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2439 to determine whether or not the success effect pattern is determined. If it is determined that the successful performance pattern has been determined, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2440, sets the time reduction count subtraction stop flag to 01H, and then shifts the process to step S2449. That is, when the successful production pattern is determined, the production in which the time-count counter is not subtracted from the next game is performed.

  If it is determined in step S2439 that the successful production pattern is not determined, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2441, and determines whether or not the next production pattern is determined. If it is determined that the next production pattern has been determined, the sub CPU 1071 moves the process to step S2442, sets the production mode promotion flag to 01H, and moves the process to step S2449. Thereby, when the next production pattern is determined, the production mode promotion flag is set to 01H, and the mode changes to the probability variation mode. That is, based on the effect mode promotion flag (01H), after the decorative symbol variation display based on the effect pattern is completed, the mode changes to the probability variation mode when the next decoration symbol variation starts. If it is not determined in step S2441 that the next effect pattern has been determined, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2449.

  On the other hand, when determining in step S2433 that the effect mode flag is not 02H, the sub CPU 1071 determines in step S2443 whether the effect mode flag is 03H. That is, it is determined whether or not the mode is the time reduction mode 2. If it is determined that the effect mode flag is 03H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2444, subtracts 1 from the time reduction counter, and shifts the process to step S2445.

  If it is determined in step S2433 that the effect mode flag is not 03H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing from step S2443 to step S2448.

  In step S2445, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the time reduction counter is 0. If the time reduction counter is 0, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2446, and sets 01H to the effect mode promotion flag. As a result, when the special symbol change display is performed 100 times in the time saving mode 2 in the time saving mode 2, the effect mode promotion flag is set to 01H.

  If the effect mode promotion flag is set to 01H, in the effect mode control process 1 (described later in FIG. 36) executed when the symbol stop command is received, the value 04H indicating the probability change mode is set in the effect mode flag. Although it is set, the value 01H indicating the chance mode is set to the effect mode flag in the effect mode control process 2 executed by receiving the short time end command, so that it is not in the probability variation gaming state on the display screen. However, there is no such thing as shifting to the probability variation mode.

  If the sub CPU 1071 determines that the time counter is not 0 in step S2445, or after the process of step S2446, the sub CPU 1071 moves the process to step S2447.

  In step S2447, the sub CPU 1071 refers to the effect pattern table (time reduction mode 2), and produces the effect based on the received variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value updated in step S2342 of the main process (FIG. 31). Determine the pattern. After the process of step S2447, the sub CPU 1071 moves the process to step S2449.

  If the sub CPU 1071 determines that the effect mode flag is not 03H in the process of step S2443, the sub CPU 1071 moves the process to step S2448, refers to the effect pattern table (probability change mode), and receives the received change pattern designation command and the main An effect pattern is determined based on the effect determination random value updated in step S2342 of the process (FIG. 31). After the process of step S2448, the sub CPU 1071 moves the process to step S2449.

  In step S2449, the sub CPU 1071 sets the effect data corresponding to the determined effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 1073, and then ends the present subroutine.

[Game machine effect mode control process 1]
The subroutine (effect mode control process 1) executed in step S2409 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the effect mode control process 1 of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. This process is a process executed in the sub control circuit 1007 when the sub control circuit 1007 receives a symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped from the main control circuit 1006.

  In step S2461, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the effect mode promotion flag is 01H. When the effect mode promotion flag is 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2462, and sets 04H representing the probability change mode in the effect mode flag. Based on the value of the set flag, when the decorative symbol variation display based on the effect pattern is finished, the mode changes to the probability variation mode at the start of the next variation of the decorative symbol.

  After the process of step S2462, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2463, sets the effect mode promotion flag to 00H, and then ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2461 that the effect mode promotion flag is not 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process from step S2461 to step S2464, and whether or not the effect mode flag is 01H representing the chance mode. Determine whether.

  If it is determined in step S2464 that the effect mode flag is not 0, the sub CPU 1071 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode flag is 01H, the sub CPU 107 shifts the process from step S2464 to step S2465, decrements the chance mode counter by 1, and then shifts the process to step S2466. It is determined whether or not the mode counter is zero.

If it is determined in step S2466 that the chance mode counter is not 0, the sub CPU 1071 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the chance mode counter is 0, the sub CPU 107 shifts the processing from step S2466 to step S2467 and sets 00H in the effect mode flag. That is, when the chance mode end condition that the value of the chance mode counter is 0 is satisfied, the value 00H for shifting to the normal mode is set. In the present embodiment, the normal mode is shifted to when the 30 games in the chance mode stay, but the number of games in this case may be any number. Alternatively, the game mode may be determined without determining the number of games, and the normal mode may be entered by winning the lottery. Further, when the game is in the probability variation game state, the normal mode may not be entered.
The sub CPU 1071 ends this subroutine after the process of step S2467.

[Game machine effect mode control process 2]
The subroutine (effect mode control process 2) executed in step S2411 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the effect mode control process 2 of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. This process is a process executed in the sub control circuit 1007 when the sub control circuit 1007 receives a short time end command from the main control circuit 1006. Incidentally, this time-short end command is set in the main control circuit 1006 in step S2149 of the special symbol display time management process shown in FIG. 23 (that is, when the time-count counter is 1, the special symbol is stopped and the time-short counter is set). Is set to 0) and is transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub-control circuit 1007.

  In step S2481, the sub CPU 1071 sets 01H to the effect mode flag. That is, a value for shifting to the chance mode is set. This value is a process of changing the value 04H representing the probability variation mode set in step S2462 of the effect mode control process 1 shown in FIG. 36 to the value 01H representing the chance mode.

  That is, in the effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 35, when the sub control circuit 1007 determines that the hour / count counter has become 0 in step S2445, 01H is set in the effect mode promotion flag in step S2446. When the sub control circuit 1007 receives the symbol stop command in this state, the effect mode control process 1 (step S2409) is executed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. 34, and the effect mode promotion flag is set to 01H in step S2461 (FIG. 36). Is determined to be set, 04H representing the probability variation mode is set in the effect mode flag in step S2462. When the effect mode flag is set to 04H in this way, the effect mode shifts to the probability change mode, so that the effect display according to the probability change mode is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device. In the effect mode control process 2 (step S2410 to step S2411 in FIG. 34) executed by receiving the time-shutdown command from the main control circuit 1006, 01H representing the chance mode in the effect mode flag in accordance with the transition to the chance mode. Will be set. As a result, it is possible to prevent an effect display related to the probability variation mode from being displayed on the screen despite the transition to the chance mode.

  After the process of step S2481, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2482, sets 30 to the chance mode counter, and then ends this subroutine. Note that the value set in step S2482 is not limited to 30, and may be any value.

[Game machine effect mode control process 3]
The subroutine (effect mode control process 3) executed in step S2413 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the effect mode control process 3 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. This process is a process executed in the sub control circuit 1007 when the sub control circuit 1007 receives a gaming state command from the main control circuit 1006. Incidentally, this gaming state command is a command set in step S2257 of the winning end interval management process shown in FIG. 18 in the main control circuit 1006. The winning symbol corresponding to the finished winning gaming state and the winning gaming state end. This is a command including information indicating a gaming state to be controlled later and a short time remaining time (also simply referred to as “short time number”).

  In step S2501, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is the small winning symbol 01. If it is determined that the small hit symbol 01, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2502, and determines whether or not the game state information included in the game state command is a non-short game state. When the sub CPU 1071 determines that the gaming state information included in the gaming state command is not in the non-time saving gaming state, the sub CPU 1071 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state information included in the gaming state command is the non-short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2505.

  If it is determined in step S2501 that the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is not the small winning symbol 01, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2503, and the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command. It is determined whether or not is the probability variation symbol 30. If the sub CPU 1071 determines that the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is not the probability variation symbol 30, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2507. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2503 that the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is the probability variation symbol 30, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2504, and the gaming state included in the gaming state command. It is determined whether or not the information is in a non-time-saving gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S2504 that the gaming state information included in the gaming state command is not in the non-time saving gaming state, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2507. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2504 that the gaming state information included in the gaming state command is a non-short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2505.

  In step S2505, the sub CPU 1071 sets 01H representing the chance mode in the effect mode flag, and then sets 30 in the chance mode counter in step S2506. As a result, when the short hit symbol 01 and the probability variation symbol 30 are not short, the mode is always shifted to the chance mode.

  In step S2507, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the information on the number of short hours included in the gaming state command is 30 or 50. If the short time information included in the game state command is 30 or 50, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2510. On the other hand, if the short time information included in the gaming state command is not 30 or 50, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2508, and the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is the probability variation symbol 04 or 08. It is determined whether or not .about.29.

  If the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is not the probability variation symbol 04 or 08 to 29, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2512. On the other hand, if the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is the probability variation symbol 04 or 08-29, the sub CPU 1071 moves the process from step S2508 to step S2509, and the effect mode flag is 00H or 01H. It is determined whether or not there is. That is, it is determined whether or not the effect mode before the big hit is the normal mode or the chance mode.

  If it is determined that the effect mode flag is not 00H or 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing from step S2509 to step S2512. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode flag is 00H or 01H, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process from step S2509 to step S2510, and sets 02H representing the time reduction mode 1 in the effect mode flag. Thereby, when the number of time reductions is 30 times or 50 times, or when the production mode before the big hit is the normal mode or the chance mode and the probability variation pattern 04 or 08 to 29, the time reduction mode 1 is set. Will be migrated. After the process of step S2510, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2511, sets 30 in the time reduction counter, and then ends this subroutine.

  In step S2512, the sub CPU 1071 determines whether or not the information on the number of time reductions included in the gaming state command is 100. If the information on the short time count included in the gaming state command is 100, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2514. On the other hand, when the information on the short time count included in the gaming state command is not 100, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing from step S2512 to step S2513, and the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is the probability variable symbol 32. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is the probability variation symbol 32, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2514, and sets 03H representing the short time mode 2 in the effect mode flag. As a result, when the number of time reductions is 100 or the probability variation symbol 32, the time reduction mode 2 is entered. After the process of step S2514, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the process to step S2515, sets 100 in the time reduction counter, and ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2513 that the winning symbol information included in the gaming state command is not the probability variation symbol 32, the sub CPU 1071 shifts the processing to step S2516 to indicate the probability variation mode in the effect mode flag. Set 04H. As a result, if none of the conditions determined in step S2501, step S2503, step S2504, step S2507, step S2508, step S2509, step S2512, or step S2513 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the probability variation mode. .
The sub CPU 1071 ends this subroutine after the process of step S2516.

[Display screen example of subtraction stop for gaming machines]
39 to 45 are diagrams showing display examples of decorative symbols and the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 1013 when the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode 1 after the big hit game is over. In the state where “666” is stopped and displayed as the decoration symbol 1601 in the display area 1131 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 after the big hit game is finished (FIG. 39 (A1)), the number of times display 1610 representing the short remaining time in the production is displayed. “30 remaining time reductions” is displayed. In this case, the value of the time reduction counter C100 of the main (main control circuit 1006) is 50 times. 39 to 45 show both the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 1013 and the contents of the time reduction counter C100. The contents of the time reduction counter C100 are both the gaming machine 1001 in FIGS. 39 to 45. Is not displayed. In the case of the present embodiment, the changing operation and the stopping operation of the first special symbol (the second special symbol) correspond to the changing operation and the stopping operation of the decorative symbol 1601. That is, when the first special symbol (second special symbol) starts to change, the decorative symbol 1601 also starts changing, and when the first special symbol (second special symbol) stops, the decorative symbol 1601 also stops. . Incidentally, FIG. 39 to FIG. 43 show that the jackpot symbol is the normal symbol 03 (FIG. 12 (A)), and the liquid crystal display device 1013 after the jackpot gaming state shifted in response to the stoppage of the jackpot symbol has ended. The effect screen displayed on is shown.

  When the time reduction mode 1 is started from the state shown in FIG. 39 (A1), as shown in FIG. 39 (B1), the decorative symbol 1601 starts to change in accordance with the change of the first special symbol (second special symbol). To do. In this case, “29 remaining time reductions” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 as the number display 1610 which is an effect display. In this state, the value of the time reduction counter C100 in the main control circuit 1006 remains 50, but is decremented to 49 at the same time as the fluctuation of this time is completed.

  Then, the decorative symbol 1601 repeatedly fluctuates and stops according to the fluctuation and stop of the first special symbol (second special symbol), and the special symbol and the decorative symbol 1601 stop after the ninth fluctuation (figure). 39 (C1)), the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays the number of times display 1610 of “21 remaining times short”. In this case, the value of the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is 41.

  When the variation starts from this state, as shown in FIG. 39 (D1), the number of times display 1610 on the effect of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is changed from “21 remaining time reduction” to “20 remaining time reduction” as the decoration pattern 1601 starts. Times ". Since the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is subtracted when the fluctuation is stopped, the counter value remains 41 without being subtracted in the state where the tenth fluctuation is started from the start of the time reduction mode 1. is there.

  In this case, since the change is the tenth break from the start of the time reduction mode 1, when it is decided to perform the effect of stopping the subtraction of the remaining number of time reductions as a lottery result, it is shown in FIG. 39 (E1). As described above, during the tenth change from the start of the time reduction mode 1, the effect display 1602 of “successful stop” is made on the liquid crystal display device 1013. This effect display is not limited to displaying the characters “stop success” as shown in the figure, and various effects such as an effect using an animation that impresses success may be performed. As a result, an effect that makes the player feel as if the subtraction of the remaining number of short time stops has been performed.

  When the tenth variation from the start of the time reduction mode 1 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 40 (F1), the decorative symbol 1061 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is accompanied by the stop of the first special symbol (second special symbol). Then, the change is stopped, and an effect display character of “stopping” is added to the display of “20 remaining time reductions” which is the number-of-times display 1610 on the effect. Thereby, the player recognizes that the subtraction of the remaining number of time reductions is stopped. It should be noted that in practice the subtraction counter of the main control circuit 1006 continues to subtract, so the counter value in this case is subtracted to 40.

  Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the production character “stopped” is added to the display of the content displayed on the number of times display 1610 (for example, “20 remaining time reductions”). Various other display forms such as changing the display color and brightness of the display 1610 and changing the display color of the display frame of the number display 1610 can be applied.

  From this state, when the eleventh variation is started from the start of the time reduction mode 1, the decorative symbol 1601 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 changes with the start of variation of the first special symbol (second special symbol). It starts (FIG. 40 (G1)). In this case, the number of times display 1610 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 maintains the display of “time remaining number of times 20 (stopped)” without reducing the number of remaining times.

  Then, after that, the decorative symbol 1601 repeatedly fluctuates and stops according to the variation and stop of the first special symbol (second special symbol), and the nineteenth variation after the decorative symbol 1601 starts the time reduction mode 1 is finished. In the stopped state (FIG. 40 (H1)), the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays an effect display 1610 of “20 remaining time reductions (stopped)”. In this case, the value of the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is 31.

  When the 20th change from the start of the time reduction mode 1 is started in this state, the change of the decorative pattern 1601 is started as shown in FIG. 40 (I1), and the number-of-times display 1610 on the effect of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is displayed. Maintain "20 remaining hours (during stop)". Note that the time-count counter of the main control circuit 1006 is subtracted when the fluctuation is stopped, so that the counter value remains 31 in the state where the 20th fluctuation has been started since the time-saving mode 1 was started. In this case, since it is a variation that becomes a break of the 20th change from the start of the short-time mode 1 (that is, the 10th time since the last stop success effect display was drawn), the effect display lottery is performed again. When it is decided to perform an effect of subtracting the remaining number of time reductions as a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 40 (J1), the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays “ An effect display 1602 of “stop failure” is made. This effect display is not limited to displaying the characters “stop failure” as shown in the figure, and various effects such as an effect using an animation that impresses failure may be performed. As a result, an effect that makes the player think that the subtraction stop of the remaining number of time reductions has failed (subtraction is performed) is performed.

  When the twentieth fluctuation from the start of the time reduction mode 1 stops, as shown in FIG. 41 (K1), the decorative symbol 1601 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is accompanied by the stop of the first special symbol (second special symbol). In addition, the number of times display 1610 in the production is not displayed as “stopped” and becomes “20 remaining time reductions”. Thereby, the player recognizes that the subtraction of the remaining number of time reductions has been resumed. Actually, the value of the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is subtracted to 30.

  From this state, when the 21st change is started from the start of the time reduction mode 1, the decorative design 1601 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 changes as the first special design (second special design) starts to change. Start (FIG. 41 (L1)). In this case, the number-of-times display 1610 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 is changed to a display of “19 times remaining in time reduction” by subtracting the remaining number of times.

  Then, after that, the decorative symbol 1601 repeatedly fluctuates and stops in accordance with the fluctuation and stop of the first special symbol (second special symbol), and the decorative symbol 1601 ends the 29th fluctuation after the time reduction mode 1 is started. In the stopped state (FIG. 41 (M1)), the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays an effect display 1610 of “11 remaining time reductions”. In this case, the value of the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is 21.

  When the 20th change from the start of the time reduction mode 1 is started in this state, the change of the decorative pattern 1601 is started as shown in FIG. 41 (N1), and the number of times display 1610 on the effect of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is displayed. The subtraction is displayed as “10 remaining hours”. Note that the time-count counter of the main control circuit 1006 is subtracted when the change is stopped, so that the counter value remains 21 in the state where the 20th change is started after the time-saving mode 1 is started. In this case, since it is a change that becomes a break of the 30th change from the start of the short-time mode 1 (that is, the 10th time since the last stop failure effect display is drawn), the effect display lottery is performed again. As a result of the lottery, when it is decided to perform the effect of stopping the subtraction of the remaining number of time reductions, as shown in FIG. 41 (O1), the liquid crystal display device 1013 during the 30th change from the start of the time reduction mode 1 An effect display 1602 of “stop success” is made. This effect display is not limited to displaying the characters “stop success” as shown in the figure, and various effects such as an effect using an animation that impresses success may be performed. As a result, an effect that makes the player think that the subtraction stop of the remaining number of short-term times has succeeded (no subtraction is performed) is performed.

  Then, when the fluctuation for the 30th time from the start of the time reduction mode 1 stops, as shown in FIG. 42 (P1), the decorative symbol 1601 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is accompanied by the stop of the first special symbol (second special symbol). In addition, the number of times display 1610 on the production is displayed as “10 remaining time reductions (during stop)”. Thereby, the player recognizes that the subtraction of the remaining number of time reductions is stopped. Actually, the value of the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is subtracted to 20.

  From this state, when the 31st change from the start of the time reduction mode 1 is started, the decorative design 1601 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 changes as the first special design (second special design) starts to change. Start (FIG. 42 (Q1)). In this case, the number of times display 1610 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 is not subtracted from the remaining number of times, and the display of “remaining time reduced 10 times (during stop)” is maintained.

  In this way, the effect display (number display 1610) corresponding to the lottery about the effect display of the stop failure or success is performed every 10 fluctuations after the time reduction mode 1 is started. Then, in the state where the decorative symbol 1601 has stopped after the 49th change after the time reduction mode 1 is started (FIG. 42 (R1)), the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays the number of times of “short time reduction once”. 1610 is displayed. In this case, the value of the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is 1.

  When the 50th change from the start of the time reduction mode 1 is started in this state, the change of the decorative design 1601 is started as shown in FIG. 42 (S1), and the number-of-times display 1610 on the effect of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is displayed. The subtraction is displayed as “time remaining 0 times”. Note that the time-count counter of the main control circuit 1006 keeps the counter value 1 in the state where the 50th change is started after the time-saving mode 1 is started. In this case, since it is a change that becomes a break of the 50th change from the start of the short-time mode 1 (that is, the 10th time after the last stop success effect display is drawn), the effect display lottery is performed again. When it is decided to perform an effect of subtracting the remaining number of time reductions as a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 42 (T1), the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays “ An effect display 1603 of “stop failure” is made.

  When the 50th change from the start of the time reduction mode 1 stops, as shown in FIG. 42 (U1), the decorative symbol 1601 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is accompanied by the stop of the first special symbol (second special symbol). The number of times display 1610 on the production disappears in response to the end of the time reduction mode 1. Actually, the value of the time reduction counter of the main control circuit 1006 is 0 here.

  In FIG. 40 (J1) described above, when the “successful stop” is selected before the 10th change (FIG. 39 (E1)), the subtraction of the number of time reductions in production is stopped (FIG. 40 (J1)). F1) to FIG. 40 (J1) when the production time reduction is in the stop continuation state), “stop failure” is selected and subtraction of the production time reduction is started, and “stop” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013. In the case of the “failure” effect display 1603 being displayed and the next fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 41 (K1), the number of times display 1610 is “20 times short remaining” and the “stopped” display disappears. However, if the stop success (success pattern 01 shown in FIG. 13D) is selected again during the stop, for example, as shown in FIG. Effect display 1604 is made. Then, when the fluctuation at that time is stopped, as shown in FIG. 43 (K2), the liquid crystal display device 1013 shows that the number of times display 1610 is stopped as “20 remaining time reductions (stopped)”. Is displayed. This display is continued until the next stop success or failure selection is executed (until the tenth variation is completed) (FIGS. 43 (L2) to (L2A)).

  44, for example, based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is the normal symbol 06 (FIG. 12A), after the jackpot gaming state shifted in response to the stoppage of the jackpot symbol, the liquid crystal display device 1013 It shows an effect screen to be displayed, and shows a display example when the remaining number of time savings on the effect (time reduction number display 1610) is 0 and a successful stop is selected. As shown in FIG. 44 (A3), the decorative symbol 1601 is stopped as shown in FIG. 44 (B3) in a state where the decorative symbol 1601 is stopped when the time count display 1610 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is “one time remaining”. 44, and when the successful stop is selected as shown in FIG. 44 (C3), the decorative symbol 1601 is stopped as shown in FIG. 44 (D3), and the time-count counter C100 of the main control circuit 1006 is stopped. The value is subtracted by 1. When the decorative symbol 1601 starts to fluctuate from this state, the time reduction display 1610 switches from “time remaining number of times 0” to “time reduction mode 1” indicating the current time reduction mode (FIG. 44 (E3)). Thus, when the stop success is selected when the number of remaining time on the production is 0, it is possible to avoid giving the player an uncomfortable feeling that the remaining number of time shortened remains 0.

  45, for example, based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is the probability variation symbol 24 (FIG. 12 (B)), after the jackpot gaming state shifted in response to the stoppage of the jackpot symbol has ended, the liquid crystal display device 1013 It is a figure which shows the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 1013 which shows the display screen displayed and a display mode is promoted. That is, it is a diagram showing an effect pattern when “next” is selected when a variation pattern of “success”, “failure”, or “next time” is selected every 10G.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (A4), when the decorative symbol 1601 is in the stopped state, the decorative symbol 1601 starts to change (FIG. 45 (B4)), and “stop success” is selected in response to the selection of “next”. The effect display 1602 is made (FIG. 45 (C4)), and the decorative symbol 1601 is stopped and displayed (FIG. 45 (D4)). Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (E4), the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays “probability change mode entry” indicating that the effect mode has shifted to the probability change mode.

[Other embodiment 1]
FIG. 46, in which parts corresponding to those in FIG. 27 are assigned the same reference numerals, is a flowchart showing a hit end interval management process in another embodiment 1. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the specific variation pattern determination table is referred to every 10G has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. When the state is the short-time gaming state, a specific variation pattern determination table may not be referred to every 10G by setting 00H to the jackpot symbol flag.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, after setting 07H to the control state flag in step S2253, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing to step S2531, and determines whether or not it is a specific jackpot symbol. The specific jackpot symbols are the normal symbols 01 to 07 and the probability variation symbols 03 to 29.

  If the main CPU 1060 determines that the game is a specific jackpot symbol, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing from step S2531 to step S2532, and determines whether or not the gaming state before the jackpot start is a time-short gaming state. When the gaming state before the big hit starts is a short time state, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing from step S2532 to step S2533 and sets 00H to the big hit symbol flag. That is, when a big hit of the normal symbols 01 to 07 occurs in the short-time gaming state, the number of time reductions is 100 times and the production mode shifts to the short-time mode 2, and when a big hit of the probable change symbols 03 to 29 occurs in the short-time gaming state, It shifts to the probability change mode until the next time. In the time reduction mode 2 or the probability variation mode, it is not necessary to execute a failure effect or a success effect every time the number of changes, so by setting 00H to the big hit symbol flag in step S2533, a specific change pattern is determined every 10G. You will not refer to the table. That is, even in the time reduction mode 2, it is possible to prevent selection of a variation time corresponding to a failure pattern or the like generated by referring to the variation pattern determination table every 10G.

  After the process of step S2533, the main CPU 1060 moves the process to step S2255.

  If the main CPU 1060 determines in step S2531 that it is not a specific jackpot symbol, or if it is determined in step S2532 that the gaming state before the big hit is not a short-time gaming state, the process moves to step S2254.

[Other embodiment 2]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the case where there are three types of time reduction (30 times, 50 times, 100 times) has been described. As shown in FIG. 48, the present invention can also be applied to cases where the number of time reductions is four (30, 50, 70, 100).

  In FIG. 47, the normal symbol jackpot at the time of non-time reduction in the first special symbol shifts to the hourly mode 1, and the normal symbol jackpot at other game states shifts to the time reduction mode 2. Further, the jackpot of the probability change symbol at the time of non-time reduction in the first special symbol shifts to the time reduction mode 1, and the jackpot of the probability change symbol in other game states shifts to the probability change mode.

  47A, “normal symbol 01” to “normal symbol 09” indicate stop symbols for non-probable variation big hits, and “probable variation symbol 01” to “probable variation symbol 04” indicate stop symbols for probability variable big hits.

  “Normal symbol 01” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 5/100 and has a substantial round of 4R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, “normal symbol 01” is given at the time of non-probability and is awarded 30 times when won at non-temporary time, and is given at the time of 100 times when elected at the time of non-probable change and at short-time. If it is a chance change and it is won at non-short time, the time is given 30 times, and if it is a chance change and wins at the time, it is given 100 times.

  “Normal symbol 02” to “Normal symbol 03” are selected at a selection ratio of 2/100, and out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state, are the stopped symbols corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in which the actual round is 4R. . In addition, “normal symbol 02” to “normal symbol 03” are given at the time of non-probability change and are awarded 50 times when elected at non-temporary time reduction, and are shortened when elected at non-probability change and short-term win. Is given 100 times, and if it is a chance change, and if it is elected in a non-short time, the time is given 50 times, and if it is a chance change and is elected in a short time, the time is given 100 times.

  “Normal Symbol 04” to “Normal Symbol 06” are selected at a selection ratio of 2/100, and are the stop symbols corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in which 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state has a substantial round of 4R. . In addition, “normal symbol 04” to “normal symbol 06” are given at the time of non-probability change, and if the winning time is non-temporary, the time is given 70 times. Is given 100 times, and if it is a chance change, and if it is won at a non-short time, the time is given 70 times, and if it is a chance change and is won in a time reduction, the time is given 100 times.

  “Normal symbol 07” to “Normal symbol 09” are selected at a selection ratio of 1/100, and are the stop symbols corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in which the substantial round is 4R out of 16R (rounds) of the jackpot gaming state. . In addition, when “normal symbol 07” to “normal symbol 09” are won, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is the non-probable change gaming state and the non-probable gaming state) When in a short-time gaming state, in a non-probable variable gaming state and in a short-time gaming state, in a probability-variable gaming state and in a non-short-time gaming state, in a probability-variable gaming state and in a short-time gaming state In any case, a short time is given 100 times.

  “Probability variation symbol 01” to “probability variation symbol 03” are selected at a selection ratio of 20/100, and out of 16R (round) of the big hit gaming state, are the stop symbols corresponding to the big hit gaming state in which the real round is 4R. . In addition, when winning from “probability variation pattern 01” to “probability variation symbol 03”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is the non-probable variation gaming state and non When in a short-time gaming state, in a non-probable variable gaming state and in a short-time gaming state, in a probability-variable gaming state and in a non-short-time gaming state, in a probability-variable gaming state and in a short-time gaming state In any case, a transition to the short game state is continued until the next big hit game state is entered.

  The “probability change symbol 04” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 22/100 and has a substantial round of 4R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability change pattern 04”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 47B, “normal symbol 10” indicates a stop symbol at the time of non-probable variation big hit, and “probability variable symbol 05” indicates a stop symbol at the probability variable big hit.

  “Normal symbol 10” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 18/100 and has a substantial round of 16R out of 16R (round) in the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when the “normal symbol 10” is won, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), A short time is given 100 times.

  The “probable variation symbol 05” is a stop symbol corresponding to a jackpot gaming state that is selected at a selection ratio of 82/100 and has a substantial round of 16R out of 16R (round) of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when winning the “probability variation symbol 31”, regardless of the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition (that is, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state transition is a non-probable variable gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state) , Whether it is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a probability-variable gaming state and a time-short gaming state ), It will shift to the short-time gaming state that continues until the next big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table selection table in the first special symbol game of the gaming machine according to the other embodiment 2, and FIG. 48 (A) shows the stopped jackpot symbol as “normal symbol” ”Is a variation pattern determination table selection table that defines a variation pattern determination table that is selected every 10G (game) after the jackpot gaming state executed according to the stop symbol is completed. FIG. 48B shows a variation pattern selected every 10G (game) after the jackpot gaming state executed according to the stopped symbol is completed when the stopped jackpot symbol is a “probable variation symbol”. It is a variation pattern determination table selection table that defines a determination table. The variation pattern determination table selection table is stored in the main ROM 1061.

  FIG. 48A shows that when the stopped big hit symbol is “normal symbol 01” to “normal symbol 09”, the big hit gaming state executed in accordance with the stopped symbol is completed for each of the big hit stopped symbols. It defines a variation pattern determination table (either “failure” or “success”) to be selected in the subsequent 10G (game), 30G, 50G, 70G, and 100G eyes.

  FIG. 48 (B) shows that when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is “probable variation symbol 01” to “probability variation symbol 04”, the jackpot gaming state that is executed according to the halt symbol for each of the jackpot suspension symbols. This defines the variation pattern determination table (either “failure”, “success”, or “next time”) to be selected for the 10G, 30G, 50G, 70G, and 100G after completion. .

  As described above, even when there are four types of time reductions, by using the jackpot symbol determination table and the variation pattern determination table selection table as shown in FIGS. 48 (A) and 48 (B) according to the number of times. The variation pattern according to the number of time reductions can be determined.

[Other embodiments]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the invention is widely applied to various other gaming machines such as a pachislot machine and a gaming machine. Can do.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation gaming state continues until the next big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be terminated when the special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times. (So-called “ST machine”), it is determined whether or not to end each time the big hit determination process is performed, and may be ended when the determination result is affirmative (so-called “tumbler”).

  Before the big hit determination process, the main CPU 1061 pre-determines the variation pattern, and transmits the pre-determination result from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub-control circuit 1007, so that the failure effect pattern, the success effect pattern, and the next effect pattern are transmitted. The sub CPU 1071 may recognize in advance that the effect pattern is executed, and the sub CPU 1071 may determine in advance what effect pattern is to be executed by performing a so-called pre-reading effect accompanying the recognition.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the case where one large winning opening 1039 is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and two or more winning prize openings may be provided. If there are two or more big prize openings, a special area will be provided in one big prize opening, and one special prize opening will be opened when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit design. You may make it apply this invention to what is called a "two-type game machine" which transfers to the big hit game state which the other big prize opening opens predetermined predetermined number of times by passing a medium.

  In addition, one big winning opening is opened during the big hit gaming state, the game medium passes through the specific area to shift to the probability change gaming state, and if the game medium does not pass to the specific area, it does not shift to the probability change gaming state. You may make it apply this invention to what is called a "V probability change machine."

(4) The variation pattern determination table to be referenced may be made different based on the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state and the gaming state (including the number of time reductions) that shifts after the jackpot gaming state ends. For example, when the jackpot symbol is the normal symbol 01 and the number of time reductions after the end of the jackpot gaming state is 30 times, any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 is used as the variation pattern determination table (the above-described present invention). In the case where the jackpot symbol is the normal symbol 01 and the number of time reductions after the jackpot gaming state is 100, only the hourly gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is the probability variation symbol 07 and the number of time reductions after the jackpot gaming state is 30 times, any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 (as described above in the present invention). If the jackpot symbol is the probability variation symbol 07 and the time after the jackpot gaming state is “next”, only the hourly gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table.

(5) The variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be made different based on the gaming state when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit symbol, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. For example, if the game state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is a non-time-short non-probable state, the big-hit symbol is a normal symbol, and the game state after the big-hit game state is a short-time non-probable state (30 times short) , Any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 (similar to the embodiment of the present invention described above) is selected as the variation pattern determination table, and the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is a non-short-time non-probable variation state If the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is a short-time non-probable variation state (short time 50 times), any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 is used as a variation pattern determination table. (Same as the embodiment of the present invention described above), the game state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is a non-time-short non-probable state, the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol, and the jackpot game state ends If the game state is a time-short non-probability change state (time-short 100 times), only the time-short game state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table, and the game state when the big hit symbol is stopped is a non-time short non-probability change state If the jackpot symbol is a probabilistic symbol and the game state after the jackpot game state is a non-temporal non-probable variable state, only the short-time gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table and the jackpot symbol is stopped If the gaming state is a non-time-short non-probable state, the jackpot symbol is a probability-changing symbol, and the gaming state after the big-hit gaming state is a time-short probability variation state (30 times short), the short-time gaming state as a variation pattern determination table 1 to any one of the short-time gaming state 3 (similar to the above-described embodiment of the present invention), and the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is a non-short-time non-probable state and large If the game symbol is a probability variation symbol and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a short-term probability variation state (short time 50 times), any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 (as described above) is used as the variation pattern determination table. As in the embodiment of the present invention, the game state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is a non-time-short non-probable state, the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the game state after the big-hit game state ends is a time-short probability variation state In the case of (short time next time), only the short time gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table.

  In addition, when the game state when the big hit symbol is stopped is a short time non-probable change state, the big hit symbol is a normal symbol, and the game state after the big hit game state ends is a short time non-probable change state (100 short time), When any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 (similar to the embodiment of the present invention described above) is selected as the variation pattern determination table, the gaming state when the big hit symbol is stopped is the short-time non-probable state. When the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is the short-term probability variation state (short time next time), only the short-time gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table.

  In addition, when the game state when the big hit symbol is stopped is a non-time-short-probable change state, the big-hit symbol is a normal symbol, and the game state after the big-hit game state ends is a short-time non-probable change state (30 times a short time) When any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 (similar to the above-described embodiment of the present invention) is selected as the variation pattern determination table, the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is the non-short-time probability variation state. If the big hit symbol is a normal symbol and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a short time non-probable change state (50 times short time), only the short time gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table and the big hit symbol is stopped. If the gaming state when it is played is a non-short-time probable change state, the big hit symbol is a normal symbol, and the game state after the big hit gaming state is a short-time non-probable change state (100 short times) When any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 (similar to the above-described embodiment of the present invention) is selected as the turn determination table, the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is a non-short-time probable change state. When the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is a short-term probability variation state (short time 30 times), any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 (described above) As in the embodiment of the present invention, the game state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is a non-time and short probability variation state, the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the game state after the jackpot game state ends is a short-time probability variation state ( In the case of 50 times per hour), only the short time gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table, and the gaming state when the big hit symbol is stopped is a non-short time probable change state and the big hit When the pattern is a probabilistic symbol and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a short-time probable variation state (next time short), any one of the short-time gaming state 1 to the short-time gaming state 3 as the variation pattern determination table (the above-described present invention) As in the embodiment of FIG.

In addition, if the game state when the big hit symbol is stopped is a short-time probability change state, the big hit symbol is a normal symbol, and the game state after the big hit game state is a short-time non-probable change state (100 times a short time), the fluctuation Only the short-time gaming state 1 is selected as the pattern determination table, the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is stopped is the short-term probability variation state, the big-hit symbol is the probability variation symbol, and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is the short-term probability variation state If it is, only the short time gaming state 1 is selected as the variation pattern determination table.
The table to be referred to may be different depending on the symbol type.

(6) The initial value of the number of time reductions may be set to a value other than 30 and the successful performance pattern may be executed three times or more, and the execution timing of the success or failure production pattern is not every 10G but every 9G or less or 11G or more. Alternatively, it may be irregular (the first time is 10G, the second time is 5G, the third time is 15G, etc.).

[Outline of gaming machine]
The gaming machine 1001 according to the embodiment includes a game board 1014 having a game area in which game media can roll, and a pass area (first and second start ports 1034, 1034) provided in the game area and allowing game media to pass therethrough. 1035), and a variable prize device (large prize opening 1039) that is provided in the game area and is displaceable between a first state in which game media are easily received and a second state in which game media are less likely to be received than in the first state. Specific game state transition determination means (main CPU 1060 that performs jackpot determination) for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game state advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium in the passage area; Based on the determination result by the gaming state transition determination means, the identification information fluctuation pattern determination means (variation pattern) for determining the identification information fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time for variably displaying the identification information. Main CPU 1060) for determining the identification information, and identification information display means (special symbol display device 1052) capable of performing variation display of the identification information based on the identification information variation pattern determined by the identification information variation pattern determination means. , 1053), counting means (main CPU 1060 for counting the number of fluctuations) capable of counting the number of times of display or stop display of the identification information by the identification information display means, and the identification information variably displayed on the identification information display means On the condition that the variable winning device is displayed in a specific display mode, the variable winning device can be controlled to a specific gaming state in which the variable winning device is displaced to the first state a predetermined number of times. The main CPU 1060), the number of special game states that are more advantageous to the player than the non-special game state, the first number, and the first time Among the number of times including the second number that is greater than the number of times, a number determination means that can determine any number of times (main CPU 1060 that determines the number of time reductions from among 30 times and 50 times), and the specific game After the specific gaming state controlled by the state control means, it is possible to control to the special gaming state until the number of changes of the identification information by the identification information display means reaches the number determined by the number determination means. Special gaming state control means (main CPU 1060 for controlling short-time gaming state (including electric support state, special symbol and / or normal symbol variation shortening state, normal symbol winning probability high probability state)) and determination of the identification information variation pattern An effect determining means that can determine an effect corresponding to the identification information variation pattern determined by the means (the effect pattern is determined by the variation pattern) Effect executing means (liquid crystal display device 1013, speaker 1021, lamp 1022, movable) that can execute the effect determined by the effect determining means with the variation display of the identification information in the identification information display means And the effect execution means shows the first number of times as an effect indicating the remaining number of times of the special game state based on the start of the special game state. Can be executed (“30 remaining times” is displayed in the time reduction mode 1), and an update effect that is an effect of updating the remaining number of times can be executed on condition that the identification information display unit performs variable display of the identification information. (The remaining number of times is subtracted for each change), and the identification information fluctuation pattern determination means is adapted to change the identification information according to the counting result by the counting means. A pattern can be determined (a variation pattern can be determined according to the counting result), and a specific identification is provided on the condition that the number of times less than the first number from the start of the special gaming state is counted by the counting means. A specific variation pattern that is an information variation pattern can be determined (success pattern can be determined), and the effect execution means is determined to be a second number by the number determination means, and a special game is controlled by the special game state control means On condition that the state is controlled, it is possible to execute a specific effect indicating that the update of the remaining number of times is stopped as an effect accompanying a specific identification information variation pattern (success is achieved when the number of time reductions is determined to be 50) The effect based on the pattern “successful stop” can be executed), and on the condition that the specific effect is executed, the update effect is not executed (after successful stop, 1 Not subtract the remaining time reduction number between G) it is characterized. Note that the “effects indicating the first number of times” includes effects that merely display the remaining number of short times. In addition, the above “indicating the remaining number of times” is not limited to directly displaying the remaining number of times in the special gaming state, but represents the remaining number of times by an indirect display, for example, performing an effect reminiscent of the number of times. It may be.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1001 in the embodiment, in addition to the above configuration, the identification information variation pattern determining means determines the specific variation pattern a plurality of times during a period in which the special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state. Is possible (a specific variation pattern can be determined by any of 10G, 20G, 30G, 40G, and 50G (the specific variation pattern includes “success pattern” and “failure pattern”)), On the condition that the specific effect is executed, a special effect (“stop failure” effect) indicating that the update of the remaining number of times can be resumed can be executed as an effect accompanying the execution of the specific variation pattern. The update of the remaining number can be resumed on the condition (after the effect of “stop failure”, the subtraction of the remaining short time is resumed), the specific effect and the special By executing the exit, the update of the remaining number of times is continued until the end of the special gaming state that is controlled after the end of the specific gaming state until the number of times of the variable display of the identification information becomes the second number of times ( Using the effects of “stop success” and “stop failure”, the short-time end on the display is matched with the internal short-time end).

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine 1001 according to the embodiment has a predetermined count value for determining a specific variation pattern according to the type of identification information stopped and displayed in the specific display mode in the identification information display unit. The identification information variation display pattern determining unit determines a specific variation pattern when the counting unit indicates the count value defined by the defining unit (“success pattern”). And the “failure pattern” is determined according to the number of changes in the special symbol).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1001 Game machine 1006 Main control circuit 1007 Sub control circuit 1012 Launching device 1013 Liquid crystal display device 1014 Game board 1034 1st starting port 1035 2nd starting port 1039 Grand prize opening 1060 Main CPU
1062 Main RAM
1071 Sub CPU
1074 Display control circuit 1131 Display area 1140 Game area

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which game media can roll;
A passing area provided in the gaming area and capable of passing a gaming medium;
A variable prize device that is provided in the gaming area and is displaceable between a first state in which a game medium is easily received and a second state in which the game medium is less likely to be received than the first state;
Specific game state transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game state advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium in the passage region;
Identification information variation pattern determining means for determining an identification information variation pattern including a variation time for variably displaying the identification information based on a determination result by the specific gaming state transition determination unit;
Based on the identification information variation pattern determined by the identification information variation pattern determination unit, identification information display unit capable of performing variation display of identification information;
Counting means capable of counting the number of times of variation display or stop display of identification information by the identification information display means;
The variable winning device can be controlled to a specific gaming state that is displaced a predetermined number of times in the first state on condition that the identification information variably displayed on the identification information display means is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode. Specific gaming state control means;
The number of special game states that are more advantageous to the player than the non-special game state is determined from any number including the first number and the second number that is greater than the first number. Possible number of times determination means,
After completion of the specific gaming state controlled by the specific gaming state control means, control to the special gaming state until the number of changes in the identification information by the identification information display means reaches the number determined by the number determination means. Special gaming state control means capable of,
An effect determining means capable of determining an effect corresponding to the identification information variation pattern determined by the identification information variation pattern determining means,
An effect execution means capable of executing the effect determined by the effect determination means in accordance with a variation display of the identification information in the identification information display means,
With
The production execution means
When the second number of times is determined as the number of times of the special gaming state by the number of times determination means, the second number of times as an effect indicating the remaining number of times of the special gaming state based on the start of the special gaming state You can perform an effect that displays as a specific number of times less than ,
Under the condition that the identification information display means performs a variation display of identification information, an update effect that is an effect of updating the remaining number of times can be executed,
The identification information variation pattern determining means is
The identification information variation pattern according to the counting result by the counting means can be determined,
A specific variation pattern that is a specific identification information variation pattern can be determined on the condition that the number of times less than the specific number of times from the start of the special gaming state is counted by the counting means,
The production execution means
As a production accompanying the execution of the specific variation pattern, a specific production can be executed,
The specific performance is
Including a first specific effect indicating that the update of the remaining number of times is stopped and a second specific effect that does not indicate that the update of the remaining number of times is stopped;
When the first specific effect is executed, the update effect is not executed for a predetermined period thereafter,
The gaming machine characterized in that the variation time is longer in the case of executing the first specific effect than in the case of executing the second specific effect . The identification information variation pattern determining means is capable of determining the specific variation pattern a plurality of times in a period controlled by the special gaming state control means in the special gaming state.
The production execution means
When the first specific effect is executed and then the second specific effect is executed as an effect accompanying the execution of the specific variation pattern, a special effect indicating that the update of the remaining number of times is resumed can be executed. ,
The update of the remaining number of times can be resumed on condition that the special performance is performed,
By executing the first specific effect and the special effect, the special controlled the updating of the remaining number of times after the specific game state until the end of changes in 示回 number of the identification information is the second count The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is continued until the gaming state is finished. In accordance with the type of identification information that is stopped and displayed in the specific display mode in the identification information display means, comprising a defining means in which a count value for determining the specific variation pattern is defined in advance,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information variation display pattern determining unit determines the specific variation pattern when the counting unit indicates a count value defined by the defining unit. .

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