JP7430532B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after the first variable display by the first variable display means ends and after the second variable display by the second variable display means ends.

Generally known as this type of gaming machine, the player is provided with A game medium (game ball) is placed in a specific area (V winning area, etc.) of a variable means (variable winning device, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (such as a jackpot gaming state) and can be opened in a special state such as a small winning. etc.) could be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage. In such a gaming machine, after the advantageous state ends, the variable means is controlled to a special state (time saving state, etc.) in which the variable means is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state, and as a condition for ending the special state, the first variable There is a device that has two conditions: the total number of changes in the display and the second variable display, and the number of times only the second variable display is performed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-185193

However, with conventional gaming machines, there is room for improvement in terms of the conditions for ending the special state as described above, such as putting the gaming parlor where the gaming machine is installed at a disadvantage and also putting the player at a disadvantage. Ta. For example, the following are examples of disadvantages for the gaming parlor. In the special state, when controlled to a special state (such as a small winning gaming state), a special state of a type that is advantageous to the player (such as a large number of time savings) after the special state ends (such as a jackpot gaming state) In some cases, it may be possible for the player to determine whether or not the player is in a special state that is controlled by a player (such as a time-saving state) based on the light emitting mode of a segment LED, etc., which makes it possible to identify the type of advantageous state. . In such a case, in a configuration where multiple special states can be executed with different numbers of executions of the variable display that is the end condition of the special state, the special state that has the greater number of executions of the variable display that is the end condition of the special state In the state, if there is a certain margin for the number of executions of the variable display that is the condition for ending the special state, when the special state is controlled, the special state will be controlled to a special state of a type advantageous to the player after the advantageous state ends. The game medium is passed through a specific area by waiting until a special state that is an advantageous state that is controlled to be a special state of a type that is advantageous to the player occurs by the player determining whether or not the special state is a special state that is advantageous to the player. By playing a game (shooting game), it becomes possible to excessively continue a special state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, as an example of a disadvantage for the player, if multiple special states are executable with different numbers of executions of the variable display as the end condition of the special state, then the number of times of execution of the variable display as the end condition of the special state is In the special state where the number of game balls is smaller, the special state may occur against the player's will due to the occurrence of a gaming situation that the player did not intend, such as the failure of the game medium to pass through a specific area due to a problem with the firing of the game ball. It is possible that the program may end.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a special state with suitable ending conditions.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player after performing the first variable display by the first variable display means and after performing the second variable display by the second variable display means. And,
At least after performing the second variable display, control is possible to a special state different from the advantageous state,
The special state is capable of changing into a first state in which it is difficult for the game medium to enter and a second state in which it is easier for the game medium to enter, and has a specific area through which the entered game medium can pass. variable means capable of changing from the first state to the second state;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the passage of gaming media through the specific area in the variable means;
special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the second variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state;
special state terminating means capable of terminating the special state;
A performance execution means ,
The second variable display is a variable display that tends to be more advantageous to the player than the first variable display,
The special state control means is capable of controlling a first special state and a second special state as the special state,
The special state terminating means includes:
In the first special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a first number, the first special state is ended;
In the first special state, when the number of times the special state is executed becomes a second number that is smaller than the first number, the first special state is terminated;
In the second special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a third number, which is smaller than the first number, the second special state is ended;
The performance execution means is
When the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the first special state, and when the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the second special state It is possible to perform a common non-passing effect in the case of not passing through,
In the special state, it is possible to perform a special state performance,
A common image can be displayed in the special state performance and the non-passage performance,
When displaying the common image, different images can be displayed for the special state effect and the non-passage effect;
It is characterized by
Furthermore, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player after the first variable display means performs the first variable display and after the second variable display means performs the second variable display. There it is,
At least after performing the second variable display, control is possible to a special state different from the advantageous state,
The special state is capable of changing into a first state in which it is difficult for the game medium to enter and a second state in which it is easier for the game medium to enter, and has a specific area through which the entered game medium can pass. variable means capable of changing from the first state to the second state;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the passage of gaming media through the specific area in the variable means;
special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the second variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state;
special state terminating means capable of terminating the special state;
A performance execution means ,
The second variable display is a variable display that tends to be more advantageous to the player than the first variable display,
The special state control means is capable of controlling a first special state and a second special state as the special state,
The special state terminating means includes:
In the first special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a first number, the first special state is ended;
In the first special state, when the number of times the special state is executed becomes a second number that is smaller than the first number, the first special state is terminated;
In the second special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a third number, which is smaller than the first number, the second special state is ended;
The performance execution means is
When the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the first special state, and when the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the second special state It is possible to perform different non-passing effects depending on the case where the
In the special state, it is possible to perform a special state performance,
A common image can be displayed in the special state performance and the non-passage performance,
When displaying the common image, different images can be displayed for the special state effect and the non-passage effect;
It is characterized by
Furthermore, (1) after performing the first variable display (variable display of the first special symbol) by the first variable display means (first special symbol display device 4A, etc.), and after performing the first variable display (variable display of the first special symbol), After performing the second variable display (variable display of the second special symbol) on the display device 4B, etc., the gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.),
At least after performing the second variable display, it is controllable to a special state (such as a small winning game state) different from the advantageous state (CPU 103, etc.);
It is possible to change between a first state (closed state, etc.) in which it is difficult for the game medium (game ball, etc.) to enter, and a second state (open state, etc.) in which it is easier for the game medium to enter. A variable means (V judgment winning device 069IW01, etc.) that has a specific area through which gaming media can pass (V winning area 104F002, etc.) and is capable of changing from the first state to the second state in the special state;
advantageous state control means (CPU 103, etc.) capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the specific area in the variable means;
special state control means (CPU 103, etc.) capable of controlling a special state (time saving state) in which the second variable display is more likely to be executed compared to a normal state (low base state, etc.);
A special state ending means (CPU 103, special symbol stop processing in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, 069IWS139 to 069IWS152, etc.) capable of ending the special state,
The second variable display is a variable display that tends to be more advantageous to the player than the first variable display (as shown in (F) in Figure 8-6, the second variable display has a higher probability of winning a small hit). (e.g., a high rate of hitting the jackpot via
The special state control means is capable of controlling a first special state and a second special state as the special state (as shown in FIG. 8-3, it can control either the first time saving state or the second time saving state as the time saving state controllable, etc.),
The special state terminating means includes:
In the first special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a first number (99 times, etc.), the first special state is terminated (Fig. 8-12 069IWS142 to 069IWS142C, etc.),
In the first special state, when the number of executions of the special state becomes a second number (such as 1 time) smaller than the first number, the first special state is terminated (069IWS139C in FIG. 8-12). ~069IWS139E etc.),
In the second special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display becomes a third number (such as 7 times) that is smaller than the first number of times, the second special state is activated. (069IWS142 to 069IWS142C in Figure 8-12),
In the second special state, the second special state is not terminated when the number of executions of the special state reaches the second number (such as bypassing 069IWS139B to 069IWS139G with 104FS139A2NO in FIG. 8-12);
The special states include a first special state (first small winning gaming state, second small winning gaming state, etc.), and a state that is less advantageous to the player than the first special state (a jackpot via small winning). further comprising a special state control means (069IWS140, 069IWS141, etc. in FIG. 8-12) capable of executing any of the second special states (such as a third small winning game state) (such as a low ratio, etc.);
The special state ending means does not count the number of times the second special state is executed as a condition for the number of times the special state is executed to end the first special state (bypassing 069IWS139C and 069IWS139D in 104FS139A1NO in FIG. 8-12). (processing, etc.), and counts the number of executions of the first special state (processing of executing 069IWS139C, 069IWS139D with 104FS139A1YES in FIG. 8-12, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable special state that makes it possible to reduce disadvantages for both the player side and the gaming parlor side regarding the special state ending condition. Furthermore, the first special state is prevented from ending at the second special state, which is less advantageous to the player, and the game situation is disadvantageous to the player when using multiple types of special states. The occurrence of this can be further restricted.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the special state, the second variable display is easier to execute than the first variable display (the second special symbol as shown in FIG. 8-10 (1) is shown in FIG. 8-9 (3), ( 4), the average fluctuation time is shorter than that of the first special symbol, etc.), and the second special state is more easily executed in the first variable display than in the second variable display (Figure 8-6 (E), (F), the first special symbol has a higher percentage of third small hits than the second special symbol, etc.).

According to such a configuration, in the special state, the first special state, which has a higher advantage than the second special state, is executed mainly for the second variable display, which tends to have a higher advantage than the first variable display. This makes it easier for the player to play the game, which gives the player a sense of expectation and increases the degree of advantage.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
further comprising special state production means (production control CPU 120, etc.) for producing the special state,
The special state effect means performs different effects in the first special state (FIG. 8-14(A)) and the second special state (FIG. 8-14(B)) (FIG. 8-14(A)). , (B) etc.).

According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to make the execution of the first special state, which is more advantageous than the second special state, more noticeable, and the second special state, which is less advantageous than the first special state, can be executed conspicuously. It becomes possible to make the execution of the special state inconspicuous.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The special state production means is configured to control the case where the game medium does not pass through the specific area in the first special state (FIG. 8-15) and the case where the game medium does not pass through the specific area in the second special state. If there is no such thing (Fig. 8-14 (B), (C)), the effect will be different (Fig. 8-14 (B), (C), Fig. 8-15, etc.).

According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to give the player a feeling of regret that the game medium did not pass through the specific area in the first special state, which is more advantageous than the second special state; It is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed that the game medium did not pass through the specific area in the second special state, which is less advantageous than the first special state.

(5) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (4) above,
Further comprising variable control means (CPU 103 etc.) for controlling the variable means,
The variable control means controls the variable means to the second state in the first special state (FIG. 8-7(A), etc.) and the second special state (FIG. 8-7(B), etc.). The time required to do so is different (Figures 8-7 (A), (B), etc.).

According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to make it easier for the game medium to enter the variable means in the first special state, which is more advantageous than the second special state.

(6) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The special state rendering means is configured to perform a special state producing means when the second special state is entered in the normal state (FIG. 8-14(C)) and when the second special state becomes the second special state in the special state (FIG. 8-14(C)). B)) Executes a different effect (Figures 8-14 (B), (C), etc.).

According to such a configuration, when the second special state is entered in the normal state, a different performance is executed from that when the second special state is entered in the special state, so, for example, a performance adapted to the game control state is executed. It becomes possible to do so.

(7) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (6) above,
a fluctuation pattern table (such as the fluctuation pattern determination table of FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10) storing information regarding a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns for each of the first variable display and the second variable display;
Further comprising variable display control means (such as CPU 103) capable of controlling each of the first variable display and the second variable display,
A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables are provided (FIGS. 8-9, 8-10, etc.),
The variable display control means
A variation pattern table selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables is used to determine each variation pattern of the first variable display and the second variable display (069IWS004, 069IWS005, 069IWS008 to 069IWS008 in FIG. 8-8). 069IWS014, 069IWS0050, etc.),
The variable pattern table to be selected can be switched based on the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display in the special state, and the number of executions of the special state in the special state. Example of control that enables switching of the variable pattern table to be selected based on the number of variable displays and the number of small hits in the state]).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably control the performance in response to the situation of the special state, for example, it becomes possible to execute the performance in a fluctuating pattern corresponding to the situation of the special state such as the end of the special state. It is possible.

(8) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (7) above,
When the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the first special state, and when the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the second special state It is further provided with non-passage performance means (performance control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing a common performance (such as FIG. 8-15 (A8)) regardless of the case where the vehicle does not pass through.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable with the performance of the special state in the special state.

(9) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (7) above,
When the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the first special state, and when the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the second special state 8-16 (A8, (B8), etc.) depending on the case where the pass does not pass through. It further includes a control CPU 120, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the type of the special state when the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the special state.

(10) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (9) above,
When controlled to the special state in the first special state (such as FIG. 8-17(A)) and when controlled to the special state in the second special state (such as FIG. 8-17(B)) The present invention further includes special state control performance means (performance control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing different performances (FIGS. 8-17 (A), (B), etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute different performances corresponding to differences in game control states such as differences in ending conditions between the first special state and the second special state.

(11) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (9) above,
A common effect (whichever of FIGS. 8-17 (A) and (B) It is further equipped with special state control performance means (performance control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing (such as the performance shown in FIG. (Example of a production that can be performed in common with other scenes)

According to such a configuration, the first special state and the second special state can make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable with the presentation of the special state in the special state.

(12) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (11) above,
Different effects (Fig. 8-18, FIG. 8-14(A), etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute different performances corresponding to the difference in the gaming situation between the special state in the normal state and the special state in the special state.

(13) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (12) above,
Reservation storage means (RAM 102) that stores information regarding the variable display as reservation storage information (reservation storage information);
When the first special state is controlled to the special state, the first special state ends without the game medium passing through the specific area (FIG. 8-19(A)); and When the second special state ends when the variable display number becomes the third number in the state (FIG. 8-19(B)), and when the first special state or the second special state ends in During the execution of the variable display based on the suspension storage information stored in the suspension storage means, end rendering means (production control (CPU 120, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when the first special state or the second special state ends, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable with the variable display performance based on the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means. .

(14) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (12) above,
Reservation storage means (RAM 102) that stores information regarding the variable display as reservation storage information (reservation storage information);
When the first special state is controlled to the special state and the first special state ends without the game medium passing through the specific area (FIG. 8-20(A)), When the second special state ends when the variable display number becomes the third number in the state (FIG. 8-20(B)), and when the first special state or the second special state ends in 8-20 (A), (B), etc.) during execution of the variable display based on the suspension storage information stored in the suspension storage means. The present invention further includes an end performance means (performance control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing the CPU 120, etc.).

According to this configuration, when the special state ends, the player can easily recognize the type of the special state that has ended by producing a variable display based on the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means. can.

(15) In the gaming machine of (13) or (14) above,
a fluctuation pattern table (such as the fluctuation pattern determination table of FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10) storing information regarding a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns for each of the first variable display and the second variable display;
Further comprising variable display control means (such as CPU 103) capable of controlling each of the first variable display and the second variable display,
A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables are provided (FIGS. 8-9, 8-10, etc.),
The variable display control means includes:
A variation pattern of each of the first variable display and the second variable display is determined using a variation pattern table selected from among the plurality of variation pattern tables (069IWS004 in FIG. 8-8, 069IWS005, 069IWS008 to 069IWS014, 069IWS0050, etc.),
After the advantageous state ends, it is possible to switch the variable pattern table to be selected for the variable display to be executed based on the pending storage information remaining in the pending storage means when the advantageous state ends; It is possible to switch to a variable pattern table according to the type of state. (Example of control)

According to such a configuration, for example, it becomes possible to execute a performance with a variation pattern corresponding to the gaming state after the end of an advantageous state such as a special state or a normal state, etc. It is possible to suitably control the presentation.

(16) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (13) to (15) above,
The end effect means is configured to control the first special state in the case where the first special state ends without the game medium passing through the specific area when the special state is controlled in the first special state (FIG. 8-21(A), (C) etc.), and when the variable display number becomes the third number in the second special state and the second special state ends (FIGS. 8-21(B), (D) etc.), variable based on the pending storage information that becomes the advantageous state or the special state among the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when the first special state or the second special state ends. Different effects (such as FIGS. 8-21 (C) and (D)) can be performed while the display is being executed, and during the execution of the variable display based on the suspended storage information that does not result in the advantageous state or the special state. Common effects (Fig. 8-21 (A), (B), etc.) can be executed (Fig. 8-21, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectations regarding whether a common performance or different performances will be performed.

(17) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (13) to (15) above,
The end effect means is configured to perform a process when the first special state ends without the game medium passing through the specific area when the special state is controlled in the first special state (FIG. 8-22(A), (C), etc.), and when the variable display number becomes the third number in the second special state and the second special state ends (FIGS. 8-22 (B), (D), etc.), variable based on the pending storage information that becomes the advantageous state or the special state among the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when the first special state or the second special state ends. During the execution of the display, common effects (such as those shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) and (B)) can be executed, and during the execution of the variable display based on the suspended storage information that does not result in the advantageous state or the special state. can perform different effects (Fig. 8-22 (C), (D), etc.) (Fig. 8-22, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectations regarding whether a common performance or different performances will be performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine on the 104th floor. It is a front view showing the structure of the V winning prize distribution section. It is a figure showing a hit type table. It is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration on the main board (game control board). It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is an explanatory diagram showing a hit determination table and a jackpot type determination table. It is a timing chart showing the operation pattern of the V judgment winning device at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart showing variation pattern setting processing in special symbol process processing. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the first to seventh variation pattern determination tables. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the first to seventh variation pattern determination tables. It is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart showing jackpot end processing. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device showing a comparison example of the performance of the first and second small winnings and the performance example of the third small winning. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device showing an example of performance when V does not win in the first and second small wins. It is a display screen diagram of an image display device showing an example in which the effect when a V prize is not won is different between the first small win and the second small win. An image display device showing an example of a performance that can perform different effects when controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state and when controlled to the first and second small wins in the second time saving state It is a display screen figure of. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device showing an example of performance when controlled by the first and second small hits in the normal state. An example of a variable display performance based on the remaining pending memory after the time saving ends with no V winnings in the 1st and 2nd small winnings in the 1st time saving state, and the remaining pending memory after the time saving ends with 7 fluctuations in the 2nd time saving state. FIG. 3 is a display screen diagram of the image display device showing an example of variable display performance based on the . An example of a variable display performance based on the remaining pending memory after the time saving ends with no V winnings in the 1st and 2nd small winnings in the 1st time saving state, and the remaining pending memory after the time saving ends with 7 fluctuations in the 2nd time saving state. FIG. 3 is a display screen diagram of the image display device showing an example of variable display performance based on the . A variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end, and an image display showing an example of a performance in which a common performance can be performed when a loss occurs, and a different performance can be performed when a win occurs. FIG. 3 is a diagram of a display screen of the device. A variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end, and an image display showing an example of a performance in which a different performance can be performed when the loss occurs, and a common performance can be performed when the result is a win. FIG. 3 is a diagram of a display screen of the device.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be explained.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

At a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the gaming area), a variable display (also referred to as a special game) of special symbols (also referred to as special symbols) as multiple types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible displays that correspond to variable displays.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. Further, the sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

Furthermore, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Accordingly, the first pending memory number is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second pending memory number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is equipped with a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

When game balls enter the grand prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole, and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering the game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED, etc., and performs variable display of normal symbols as multiple types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. This variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a ordinary symbol game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, a common figure game is executed.

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects, etc. are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed down by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button or the like. An operation on push button 31B is detected by push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Summary of game progress)
When the player rotates the ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, game balls are launched toward the game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When a game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, a second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or hardly any prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, the game may be controlled to a special state such as a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", will be returned to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

A state in which variable probability control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which variable probability control is not executed is also referred to as a low probability state. A state in which time saving control is being executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which time saving control is not being executed is also referred to as a low base state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the variable-probability state is a high-probability high-base state, and the normal state is called a low-probability low-base state. The high certainty state and low base state is also referred to as the high certainty low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 This may be done by turning on/off the light, moving the movable body 32, etc.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is a "small win," the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1 3 5" etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "small hit"). As an example, decorative symbols constituting a chance are displayed in a stopped state on predetermined active lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot" for some jackpot types (jackpot type in a jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state) and when it becomes a "small win". , a common determined decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. You can.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and includes the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of the special drawing game (including management of reservations), execution of the general drawing game (including management of reservations), jackpot, etc. It has a function to control the gaming state, small winning gaming state, gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104, and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first pending). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the ordinary card hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has the function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The performance control CPU 120 displays execution of the performance based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes a performance based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect images and turn on/off the game effect lamps 9. or supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

The random number circuit 124 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used to execute various effects. The random number for presentation may be updated by the presentation control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the production control board 12, the audio control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as subboards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

(Main operations of main board 11)
First, the main operations of the main board 11 will be explained. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 in the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power outage), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes unable to operate due to the power supply stop. In this power supply stop processing, processing for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, data protection processing for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes adding error detection codes (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for proceeding with the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), as well as backup flag states and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of power supply stop, using, for example, a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, RAM10
2 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the gaming state is restored to the state at the time of power supply stoppage, and if the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols will be restarted from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. That will happen.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

After completing the restoration process or initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the gaming control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc. (For details, see (described later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal pattern process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal map hit". The normal pattern game is executed by driving the normal pattern display 20, and the number of normal patterns pending is displayed by lighting the normal pattern pending display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing for when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, a process of pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to send the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) stored in the ROM 101 are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the production control board 12. In the production control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is a "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The small hit opening preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small win opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the large winning opening to be open in the small winning gaming state based on the display result being "small winning". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing that returns the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10" and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning ending process ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform initial operations of the movable body 32, such as control to drive the movable body 32 to return to the initial position, and control to perform predetermined operation checks.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command captured at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various production control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the production control command reception buffer, the read production control commands are Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read performance control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the performance control command received and the content specified by the performance control command can be confirmed in the performance control process processing. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the performance control command specifies a gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 7, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the production control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177, depending on the value of the production process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

The small hit performance process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance control process flag is "4". In this small win performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small win game state, and executes various performance controls in the small win game state based on the set content. . In addition, in the small hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the small win game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small win ending production. It is updated to a certain "5" and the small hit performance process is ended.

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, for example, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a winning, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a winning. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") may be displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not need to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" does not need to be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "higher", "lower", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 104F)
Next, the characteristic portion 104F will be explained.

FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 104F. FIG. 8-2 shows how game balls guided into the inside of the pachinko game machine 1 from the judgment port 069IW02 of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 are sorted into either V winnings or non-V winnings. It is a front view showing the configuration of the V winning prize distribution section 104F010. The V winning prize distribution unit 104F010 is a component that constitutes a part of the V judgment winning prize device 069IW01. Note that the V winning prize distribution unit 104F010 may be provided as a separate device from the V judgment winning prize device 069IW01. In the pachinko game machine 1 in the first characteristic part 04F of FIG. 8-1, in the game area, the first path of the downstream paths along which the game ball flows is in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front. A second route different from the first route among the downstream routes along which game balls flow down is mainly provided in an area on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. The first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball to the left side of the game area, so it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball to the right side of the game area, so it may be called a right-handed route.

Note that the first route and the second route may be configured as different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left gaming area and the right gaming area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 or the arrangement of the gaming nails within the gaming area.

When the game ball that is fired from the ball launcher and hit into the game area in response to the operation of the ball operation handle 30 is guided to the left game area, it is guided, for example, along the array of game nails. Therefore, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the right gaming area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area because it is guided along the array of game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A is provided as a structure into which the game balls that have been distributed into the left game area of the game area can enter.

A passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a V judgment winning device 069IW01 are provided as structures into which the game balls that are divided into the right gaming area of the gaming area can enter. Inside the V judgment winning device 069IW01, a V judgment winning switch 069IW01a, a V judgment winning switch 069IW15a, and a V judgment discharge switch 069IW15b are provided, respectively.

In the left gaming area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the winning ball device 6A of the winning hole structure. Therefore, when aiming to cause a game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player only has to hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right gaming area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the passage gate 41 of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to cause the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the passage gate 41, the player only has to hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that it may be possible to make it possible for the game balls that are distributed to the right game area to enter the winning ball device 6A, but from the viewpoint of playability, this possibility is lower than the possibility that the game balls that are distributed to the left game area enter the winning ball device 6A. It is desirable that they be extremely low compared to the probability that a ball will enter them. Conversely, it may be possible to allow the game balls that have been hit in the left game area to enter the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the perspective of playability, this possibility is limited to the right side. It is desirable to make the probability extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls that are divided into the game areas will enter them.

The V judgment winning device 069IW01 is a device used to judge the V winning of the game ball, which is a condition for generating a jackpot when a small hit occurs, and is controlled by the CPU 103. The V judgment winning device 069IW01 has two states: a first state (closed state, etc.) in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter (impossible), and a second state (open state, etc.) in which the game medium is easier to enter (can enter) than the first state. state, etc.).

The V judgment winning device 069IW01 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually check the game ball passing through the inside. The V judgment winning device 069IW01 has a width at the top that allows the game ball to pass in the front and back direction, and walls on both sides (the front side and the back side) of the passage that slopes from right to left and extends in the left and right direction. A guide path along which the game ball is guided is formed. In the center of the guide path, when a small hit occurs, a signal is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds x 10 open periods + 1 second closing period (interval period) x 9 times + end period 1 second). By repeating opening and closing, an operating opening is formed as an opening through which a total of about 10 or more game balls can be won within a predetermined period of time when the opening is open. The passage of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball so as to protrude alternately on both sides of the wall, so that when hitting right-handed, , A structure (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) that allows game balls to flow slowly is formed in the passage above the operating port on the upper part of the V judgment winning device 069IW01.

In the small winning gaming state, the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is operated for a relatively long period of time until the entry of 10 game balls into the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is detected or until a predetermined period of time elapses. Opening control is executed. In the V judgment winning device 069IW01, the part of the guideway where the operating port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed part. A movable part that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided at a position where the operating port can be opened and closed.

The movable part is driven by a solenoid 069IW22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operating port. When the operating port is closed depending on the state of the movable part, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable part and the fixed part as a guide path, is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path, and falls from the left end. When the operating port is opened depending on the operating state of the movable part, the operating port opens in the guideway, so the game ball guided to the guideway can fall from the operating port into the inside of the V judgment winning device 069IW01. .

In the V judgment winning device 069IW01, the V winning prize distribution unit 104F010 (see FIG. 8-2), which distributes the game balls that have entered the interior from the operating opening to the V winning hole and other winning holes, controls the game board 2. It is located inside. Inside the V judgment winning device 069IW01, a judgment port 069IW02 is provided for guiding the game balls that have entered the inside from the operation port to the V winning prize distribution section 104F010 (see FIG. 8-2). The judgment opening 069IW02 is provided at the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V judgment winning device 069IW01. The V judgment winning device 069IW01 is provided with a ramp that guides all the game balls that have entered from the operation port to the judgment port 069IW02 via an inclined path. The judgment port 069IW02 can guide all the game balls that have entered the V judgment winning device 069IW01 downward (V winning prize distribution section 104F010 in FIG. 8-2).

As shown in FIG. 8-2, in the V winning prize distribution section 104F010, a guiding passage 104F001 is a passageway for accepting the game ball P guided downward from the judgment opening 069IW02 into the V winning prize distribution section 104F010 and guiding it diagonally downward. , a passage-shaped V winning area 104F002 that can guide the game ball downward from a first opening as a V winning opening formed in the middle part of the guiding passage 104F001, and a terminal part of the guiding passage 104F001. A passage-shaped winning ball area 104F003 is formed in which winning balls other than the formed V winning balls and game balls can be guided downward from a second opening as a winning opening.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, a plate-shaped opening/closing member 104F008 is provided in the first opening as a V winning opening formed on the V winning area 104F002. The opening/closing member 104F008 is driven by the solenoid 069IW24 (see FIG. 8-4), and can move forward and backward to open and close the first opening as the V winning opening. In the state where the V winning hole is opened due to the state of the opening/closing member 104F008, the game ball guided onto the guiding path 104F001 can enter (fall) into the V winning area 104F002. On the other hand, when the V winning opening is closed due to the state of the opening/closing member 104F008, the game ball guided onto the guiding path 104F001 passes over the opening/closing member 104F008 and is guided to the downstream side of the V winning area 104F002. It becomes possible to enter (fall) into the winning ball area 104F003 from the second opening as a mouth.

The V winning area 104F002 is provided with a V winning switch 069IW01a that detects the game ball passing through the V winning area 104F002 on the upstream side of the passage, and detects the game ball guided to the V winning area 104F002 on the downstream side of the passage. A V judgment winning switch 069IW15a for detection is provided. The winning ball area 104F003 is provided with a V determination discharge switch 069IW15b that detects the game ball guided to the winning ball area 104F003.

Specifically, in a small winning game state in which the operation port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened, the V winning hole is opened by the opening/closing member 104F008 while the game ball is guided from the judgment port 069IW02 into the V winning prize distribution section 104F010. When in the open state, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 069IW01a and the V judgment winning switch 069IW15a provided in the V winning area 104F002. In the small winning game state, when one game ball is detected by the V judgment winning switch 069IW15a, the opening/closing member 104F008 is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball guided onto the judgment opening 069IW02 thereafter is placed in the winning ball area. It will enter 104F003. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area 104F003 is detected by the V judgment discharge switch 069IW15b. As a result, one game ball guided into the V winning prize distribution section 104F010 can be detected by the V judgment winning switch 069IW15a, and the other game balls can be detected by the V judgment ejection switch 069IW15b. It becomes possible to be

When the total number of balls detected by the V judgment winning switch 069IW15a and the V judgment ejection switch 069IW15b reaches 10, the V judgment winning device 069IW01, which is opened in the small winning gaming state, closes the operation port and the game balls are released. It is considered to be inaccessible. The game ball that went out of the V winning area 104F002 from the exit 104F004 of the V winning area 104F002 and the gaming ball that went out of the winning ball area 104F003 from the exit 104F007 of the winning ball area 104F003 are configured to merge at the bottom. , and is discharged to a predetermined discharge path inside the game board 6 through the merged discharge passage.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened, a game ball enters the V winning area 104F002 and is detected by the V winning switch 069IW01a during a predetermined valid period. , the jackpot generation condition is satisfied, and the CPU 103 controls the jackpot game state. The winning of the game ball in such a V winning area 104F002 is called a V winning. In the pachinko game machine 1, during the period when a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened, on average a total of about 10 game balls win a V judgment prize without requiring any special operation. The structure and control design is such that it can enter the device 069IW01. Furthermore, when the game ball enters the V judgment winning device 069IW01 when the first small win or the second small win among the first to third small wins described later, the game ball is moved to the V winning area. Game control is performed to allow entry to 104F002. On the other hand, if the game ball enters the V judgment winning device 069IW01 when the third small win is reached among the first to third small wins, the game ball cannot enter the V winning area 104F002 (entering (difficult) game control. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-hitting promotion notification that instructs the player to hit right is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V judgment winning device 069IW01. Ru.

Therefore, when the first small hit or the second small hit among the first to third small wins occurs, the player does not shoot the game ball during the opening period of the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01. If the player hits the right ball, the game ball will be able to pass through the V winning area 104F002, and a jackpot will occur based on the detection of the passing of the game ball. That will happen. On the other hand, when the third small hit among the first to third small wins occurs, even if the player fires the game ball during the opening period of the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01, the game ball becomes impossible to pass through the V winning area 104F002 (difficult to pass through), and a jackpot becomes impossible to occur (difficult to occur). As a result, the first small win and the second small win are controlled to a small win gaming state in which it is easier to win a V prize than the third small win, so they are more advantageous for the player than the third small win. It's a small hit.

In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is provided with a game ball deceleration structure. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operating port that allows the game ball to fall is provided in a part of the game ball guide path in the V judgment winning device 069IW01, and during the small hit game state. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V judgment winning device 069IW01, a configuration may be used in which the operating port is opened 10 times.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V judgment winning device 069IW01. Therefore, when aiming to cause a game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the V judgment winning device 069IW01, the player only has to hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that it may be arranged so that there is a possibility that the game balls struck into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V judgment winning device 069IW01, but from the viewpoint of gameplay, It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls that are distributed into the right game area will enter them.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the gaming area. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a game ball hit to the right is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the special variable prize winning ball device 7 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state of the game nails.

When a game ball wins in any of the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, and the V judgment winning device 069IW01, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to each. Ru. Note that the prize ball may also be paid out when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41. Further, for at least one of the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, even if a game ball wins, the winning ball may not be paid out.

A jackpot also occurs when a game ball enters the V winning area 069IW02 while the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is open due to the small winning gaming state. Hereinafter, the game ball entering the V winning area 069IW02 and being detected by the V winning switch 069IW01a will be referred to as a V winning. A small hit is a win in which the operation port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened as a predetermined value imparting, and a jackpot can occur on the condition of a V winning. In the V judgment winning device 069IW01, a gaming state in which the operating port is opened is called a "small winning gaming state." Then, in the small hit game state, a jackpot that occurs based on the game ball winning a V prize is called a "jackpot via a small win." On the other hand, a jackpot game state based on the display result of the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as "jackpot by special symbol".

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots the game ball in two ways: ``left-handed'' aiming at the left playing area, and ``right-handed hitting'' aiming at the right playing area. The game state and performance state are controlled so that a rich variety of games can be enjoyed. Below, the flow of the game after the player starts playing the game on the pachinko game machine 1 will be explained.

When a player takes a seat at the pachinko game machine 1 and starts playing the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball enters the winning ball device 6A by hitting the ball to the left. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and if the display result is a jackpot (a jackpot due to the special symbol), the user switches from left-handed batting to right-handed batting and plays the game aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 that is released. . After the jackpot game state ends, right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to play the game by hitting right. Specifically, a message such as "Aim to the right" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

During the jackpot game state, a game is performed in which the player aims at the opened special variable winning ball device 7 by hitting the ball with the right hand. During the jackpot game state, right-handed hitting promotion notification is performed. After the end of the jackpot game state, if the time saving state is reached, the player continues to play the game by hitting right. After the jackpot game is over, if the time saving state has been reached, a time saving notification is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the time saving state will start. Further, during the time saving state, a right-handed hitting promotion notification is also performed. If the time-saving state does not occur after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-hand hitting promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state ends, so that the game ball can be switched from right-handed to left-handed and won in the winning ball device 6A. play games. In addition, if the time saving state does not occur, a left-handed playing promotion notification (also called left-handed playing notification) is made to be performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to switch back to left-handed playing and play the game. It's okay.

During the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the player plays the game by hitting the right hand to aim at the variable winning ball device 6B. When a game ball enters the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result becomes a jackpot (a jackpot due to a special symbol), the player plays the game by aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while hitting the right hand. In addition, if a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result becomes a small hit display result, the operation port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened in the small winning gaming state, so the V judgment is made while hitting the ball with the right hand. Aim for the winning device 069IW01 and play the game. At the start of the small winning game state, a small winning start notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small winning gaming state is started. In addition, when controlled to a small win gaming state, a specific timing (depending on the gaming situation, the start timing of the small win display that is executed before the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened depending on the small win) , or at a predetermined timing before the small win display is executed.), a right-handed hitting promotion notification is also performed.

When the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is in the open state due to the small winning gaming state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the inside of the V judgment winning device 069IW01, enters the V judgment winning region 069IW02, and is detected. When a V-win occurs, a jackpot via a small hit occurs. When a V winning prize occurs, a V winning notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that a V winning prize has occurred. Further, when the small winning gaming state ends, a small winning ending notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small winning gaming state has ended. Then, after the small hit ends, the special variable winning ball device 7 is released in the jackpot game state, so the player plays the game by aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while hitting right.

In addition, when playing a game aiming at the V judgment winning device 069IW01 in the small hit gaming state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 069IW02 and enters a non-specific area other than the V winning area 069IW02, the jackpot will be awarded. does not occur. In this way, when a V winning does not occur during the small winning game state, a V winning failure notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the V winning has failed. Furthermore, at the end of the small winning gaming state, a small winning ending notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small winning gaming state has ended. Then, after the small winning game state ends, while the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable prize winning ball device 6B while hitting right. When the time-saving state ends, the player switches from right-handed hitting to left-handed hitting and plays the game so that the game ball enters the winning ball device 6A. At the end of the time saving state, time saving end notification to notify that the time saving has ended is performed on the screen of the image display device 5, and left-handed playing promotion notification to urge the player to return to left-handed playing and play the game.

FIG. 8-3 is a diagram showing a hit type table. The winning type table shows, for each type of winning, the conditions for generating a jackpot, the control state (gaming state) after the jackpot, the number of openings in the jackpot (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round in the jackpot. In this embodiment, the jackpot types include symbol 10R time-saving jackpot, symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, 10(9)R time-saving jackpot via first small hit, 5(4)R time-saving jackpot via second small hit, and third There is a small win via 5(4)R time saving jackpot. The number in parentheses of the jackpot via the small hit indicates the number of times the special variable winning ball device 7 is released.

A small hit occurs when the first special display result becomes a small winning symbol, and when a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small winning symbol. . Substantially, a small hit is determined in advance by a random number lottery, which occurs when the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small winning symbol. (special symbol small hit judgment). When a small win occurs, a small win game state is entered, and the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of openings is 10 times and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. In a small win, a prize ball is paid out to a game ball that has won a prize in the V winning area 069IW02 in the V judgment winning device 069IW01 during the small winning game state. During the small winning game state, it is set that about 10 winning balls can occur, and it is set that about 30 winning balls can be paid out according to the winning balls.

If a game ball enters the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 while it is open and the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 inside the V judgment winning device 069IW01 (V winning), the CPU 103 determines a jackpot. Controlled by gaming state. A jackpot via such a small hit is called a jackpot via a small hit. For jackpots via small hits, the number of rounds in the jackpot is different: 10 (9) R time-saving jackpot via the 1st small hit, 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via the 2nd small hit, and 5 (4) via the 3rd small hit. )R time-saving jackpot is included. 10(9)R A small win that is linked in such a way that it can become a time-saving jackpot and can essentially lead to a V win is called a first small win. 5(4)R A small win that is linked in such a way that it can become a time-saving jackpot and can essentially lead to a V win is called a second small win. 5(4)R A small win that is linked so that it can become a time-saving jackpot and that makes it virtually impossible to win a V prize is called a third small win. A jackpot via a small win is linked to the type of jackpot that is controlled when a V prize is won, regardless of whether or not it is easy to win a V prize in the small win game state.

On the other hand, a jackpot that is directly controlled to a jackpot gaming state by the CPU 103 based on the variable display result of a special symbol without going through a small win is called a symbol jackpot. The symbol jackpots include a symbol 10R time-saving jackpot and a symbol 4R time-saving jackpot that occur directly based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

In this way, a jackpot occurs due to a symbol jackpot that occurs directly based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and a V prize via a small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol. This includes small wins and jackpots. Each of the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via small hit is a jackpot that is controlled to a time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, and is named a time-saving jackpot. The advantageous state advantageous for the player in this embodiment includes opening of the special variable winning ball device 7.

Here, the time saving state will be explained. The time saving state is an example of a special game state (special state) that is advantageous to the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (fluctuating display period) of the special symbols (effect symbols) is shorter than the non-time saving state (normal state) by the CPU 103. In this way, by shifting to the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of special symbols and performance symbols is shortened, so when the time-saving state is entered, effective starting winnings are more likely to occur, and there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. It increases.

In addition, in the time saving state, by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 6B being in the open state, the frequency at which game balls enter the variable winning ball device 6B is increased to facilitate winning to the variable winning ball device 6B ( Controlled to a high base state with high entry and high frequency). The time saving state is a special state in which the second variable display based on the starting winning of the variable winning ball device 6B is more likely to be executed compared to the normal state (low base state).

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in response to winnings to the number of fired balls. A state in which active control is performed to increase this ratio is a "high base state." On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a "low base state." Such control is realized, for example, as control that increases the occurrence of starting winnings that trigger the start of fluctuation of the special symbols. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase the opening frequency or the number of openings of the variable winning ball device 6B (so-called electric tulip, also referred to as electric chew for short), or increase the opening time of one opening. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a control that facilitates winning to the variable winning ball device 6B which is an electric chew. Such control is also called "electronic chew support control." In other words, the high base state means that by increasing the frequency that the variable winning ball device 6B, which is the trigger for changing the special symbol, is in the open state, the frequency at which game balls enter the variable winning ball device 6B is increased. This is a control state in which winnings to the winning ball device 6B are facilitated (higher entry, higher frequency). "Electric support control" is generally referred to by the abbreviation "densapo", and the abbreviation "densapo" may also be used in this embodiment.

Furthermore, high base control (electronic support control) will be explained in detail. High base control (electronic chew support control) is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of normal symbols (time from the start of variable display to the time of deriving display results) to derive and display display results early (normal symbol shortening). control), control to increase the probability that a stop symbol of a normal symbol becomes a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , control is performed to increase the number of openings of the variable winning ball device that triggers the change of special symbols (opening number increase control). When such control is performed, the proportion of time that the variable winning ball device, which triggers the change of special symbols, is in the open state becomes higher than when the control is not performed, so the game ball starts. It becomes easier to win a prize (the conditions for executing the variable display on the special symbol display devices 4A, 4B and the image display device 5 become easier to satisfy).

In addition, the symbol 10R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening is opened 10 times (10R). The symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening is opened four times (4R). The 10 (9) R time-saving jackpot via the first small hit is after the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), and the big winning opening is opened 9 times (9R) with the condition of V winning. This is a jackpot that is opened, and the winning device opens for 10 rounds, but the actual number of times that the jackpot is opened is 9 times. 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via 2nd small hit, after the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 4 times (4R) with the condition of V winning. This is a jackpot that is opened, and the winning device opens for 5 rounds, but the actual number of times that the jackpot is opened is 4 times. Via the 3rd small hit 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot is after the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 1 time), the big winning opening is opened 4 times (4R) with the condition of V winning. This is a jackpot that is opened, and the winning device opens for 5 rounds, but the actual number of times that the jackpot is opened is 4 times. The first small win and the second small win are small wins that are controlled so that it is possible to substantially win a prize. On the other hand, the third small win is a small win that is controlled so that it is virtually impossible to win a V prize.

After the first small hit 10(9)R jackpot, the time saving state is controlled to be the first time saving state. The time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state, and either the first time saving state or the second time saving state is selected and executed. In the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the variation patterns are selected using the same variation pattern determination table (variation pattern table), and the end conditions (continuation conditions) of the time saving state are different.

In the first time saving state, the end condition is the number of variable displays of the first special symbol (also referred to as first variable display) and the second special symbol (also referred to as second variable display) (substantially Two conditions are set: the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 99 times, and the number of times the small winning game state is controlled is 1 time. The first time saving state ends based on the fulfillment of either of these two end conditions. After the symbol 10R time-saving jackpot, the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, and the 5(4)R jackpot via the second small hit, it is controlled to a time-saving state called a second time-saving state. The end condition of the second time saving state is set such that the number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (substantially the number of variable displays of the second special symbol) is seven times. After the third small hit, the time saving state is not controlled and the state becomes the normal state (low base state).

In addition, if the V winning area 104F002V winning switch 069IW01a is entered in the first small winning or second small winning gaming state, the control will be changed to the jackpot gaming state, so after the jackpot gaming state ends, the control will be returned to the time saving state. be done. Therefore, if the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol (substantially the 2nd special symbol) are changed 99 times in the time-saving state after the jackpot via the 1st small hit, or if it occurs in the time-saving state. If a V win does not occur in the small winning game state, the game will be played in the normal state. In addition, if the first special symbol and the second special symbol (substantially the second special symbol) are changed 7 times in the time saving state after the jackpot via the second small hit, the game in the normal state will be continued. will be exposed.

In this embodiment, in the low base state which is the normal state, the winning ball device 6A is provided so that winnings can be won from the first route, so that if the game ball flows down the first route, it will be easier to enter the second route. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting winnings than when the game ball flows down. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 that is opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second route, so the game ball flowing down the second route is better than the first route. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a jackpot than if the game ball were to fall. In addition, in a specific state such as a small winning game state, the V judgment winning device 069IW01 that is opened is provided so that winnings can be won from the second route, so if the game ball flows down the second route, it will be easier to enter the first route. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of the occurrence of a jackpot than when the game ball flows down.

In addition, the comparison is not limited to such advantages, and for example, other winning openings (for example, another variable winning opening (which may be for starting winnings or non-starting winnings)) are compared to the first route. and the second route, and in the low base state which is the normal state, the first route is easier to win the variable winning hole than the second route, and in the high base state, jackpot game state, and small In other states such as a winning game state, it is easier to win the variable winning slot on the second route than on the first route. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player if the game medium flows down, and in other gaming states, it is advantageous for the player if the game medium flows down the second route.

In addition, even in the case of a 10 (9) R jackpot via the first small hit, there is a jackpot where the end condition of the time saving state is the above-mentioned 99 times, and a jackpot where the end condition of the time saving state is not the above-mentioned 99 times, for example, a time saving state. Either one of the jackpot and the state ending condition of seven times may be randomly selected. If a plurality of types of 10(9)R jackpots via the first small jackpot are provided, the production mode in the time saving state may be the same. In this way, until the variable display in the time saving state ends 7 times, the player cannot easily recognize whether the time saving state ends at 7 times or 99 times, which makes the player feel suspenseful. This can improve the interest of the game.

According to such a configuration, in the first time saving state, the first time saving state ends when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches the first number (99 times); In addition, the first time-saving state also ends when the number of executions of the first and second small wins reaches the second number (one time), which is smaller than the first number, so when a small win occurs, The player visually checks the LED display on the normal symbol display 20 to check the type of jackpot linked to the small win and the time-saving ending conditions after the jackpot (whether the ending conditions are advantageous to the player or not). The occurrence of gaming situations that are disadvantageous to the gaming hall side, such as passing a gaming ball to the V winning area 104F002 with the aim of creating a specific type of special state such as the first time saving state, is restricted. Ru. In addition, in the second time saving state, when the variable display number of the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display becomes a third number (7 times) which is smaller than the first number, the second time saving state is completed, but the second time saving state does not end when the number of executions of the first and second small winnings reaches the second number (1 time), so the game may be canceled due to trouble with the game ball such as mechanical failure. The occurrence of a gaming situation that is disadvantageous to the player, such as a game ball not passing through the V winning area 104F002 unintentionally by the player, is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to execute a suitable special state that makes it possible to reduce disadvantages for both the player side and the gaming parlor side regarding the end conditions of the time saving state. Furthermore, it is possible to execute either the first or second small win or the third small win, which is less advantageous for the player than the first and second small wins, but the first time saving state is terminated. As a condition for the number of executions of the small winnings, the number of executions of the third small winning is not counted, but the number of executions of the first and second small winnings is counted, so the first time saving state is more advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the game from ending in a low third time saving state, and to further restrict the occurrence of a game situation that is disadvantageous to the player when using a plurality of types of small wins.

FIG. 8-4 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at 104F.

Detection signals from each of the gate switch 21, first starting port switch 22A, second starting port switch 22B, V winning switch 069IW01a, V judgment winning switch 069IW15a, and V judgment discharge switch 069IW15b are sent to the game control microcomputer 100. A switch circuit 110 for providing the power is also mounted on the main board 11. Also, a solenoid 81 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 6B, a solenoid 82 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 7, a solenoid 069IW22 that opens and closes the V judgment winning device 069IW01 (movable part), and a solenoid 069IW22 that opens and closes the V judgment winning device 069IW01. A solenoid 069IW22, a solenoid 069IW24 that opens and closes the V winning area 069IW02 (opening/closing member), and a solenoid circuit 111 that is driven according to instructions from the game control microcomputer 100 are also mounted on the main board 11.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 8-5, the type of random number, update range, purpose, and addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: This is a random counter for determining whether or not to win a jackpot and whether or not to win a small hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, and is added and updated from 0 to 65535, which is the upper limit, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1: Type of jackpot (type, symbol 10R time-saving jackpot, symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, 10 (9) R time-saving jackpot via small hit, and 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via small hit). ) and determine the jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (4) Random 3: Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5: Determine the initial value of Random 4 (for determining the initial value of Random 4).

In this embodiment, the jackpots in the specific gaming state include a plurality of symbols 10R time-saving jackpot, symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, 10(9)R time-saving jackpot via small hit, and 5(4)R time-saving jackpot via small hit. Contains the type. Therefore, when a jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number for determining a hit (random R), or when a determination is made as a small hit, based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1). Then, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a jackpot via a small hit, if a V-win does not occur, the determined jackpot will be invalidated. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, Random 1 is also a random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Furthermore, when the type of small win is determined, the small win symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, Random 1 is also a random number for determining small winning symbols.

Further, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns using a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3).

FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table, a second special figure hit determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 101.

FIG. 8-6(A) is an explanatory diagram showing the first special symbol hit determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for determining the jackpot for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value and a small hit determination value are set to be compared with the random R. . The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-6(A) indicates the probability (proportion) of hitting the jackpot. The upper part in FIG. 8-6(A) is the jackpot determination table part, and the lower part in FIG. 8-6(A) is the small hit determination table part. The "probability" shown in the upper row of Figure 8-6 (A) indicates the probability (proportion) of hitting a jackpot.The "probability" shown in the lower row of Figure 8-6 (A) indicates the probability (proportion) of hitting a small hit. .

FIG. 8-6(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special symbol hit determination table. The second special symbol hit determination table is a data table for determining a jackpot and a small hit for the second special symbol, and a jackpot determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R are set. This is the table where The upper part of FIG. 8-6(B) is the jackpot determination table part, and the lower part of FIG. 8-6(B) is the small hit determination table part. The "probability" shown in the upper part of Figure 8-6 (B) indicates the probability (proportion) of hitting a jackpot.The "probability" shown in the lower part of Figure 8-6 (B) indicates the probability (proportion) of winning a small hit. .

As shown in Figures 8-6 (A) and (B), there is a possibility that a small hit will occur in the variable display for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but for the first special symbol, the second special symbol Compared to special symbols, the probability (rate) of getting a small hit is set to be extremely low. In addition, as shown in Figure 8-6 (E), for the first special symbol, even if a small hit occurs in the variable display, the proportion of the jackpot actually comes via the small hit (the first and second small The winning percentage) is set extremely low (for example, 0%) compared to the second special symbol. As a result, a small hit with the first special symbol has a low advantage for the player, and small wins with the first special symbol, which has such a low advantage, do not occur frequently, so the small win display for the player It is possible to reduce the feeling of a small hit with the first special symbol being bothersome.

When a starting prize to the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning) or a starting winning to the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning) is detected, the CPU 103 controls the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined timing. Extract the count value (random R). For the first starting prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the first special symbol hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot determination values, a jackpot is awarded for the first special symbol. decided on. Regarding the second starting prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the second special symbol hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot determination values, a jackpot is awarded for the second special symbol. decided on. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the jackpot judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is matched with any of the small hit judgment values. If they match, it is determined that the second special symbol will be a small hit. Deciding to make a small win also means making a tentative decision to make a jackpot via a small win (described as a tentative decision because it will not be controlled by a jackpot unless a V win occurs during a small win). .

In addition, deciding whether to make a jackpot means deciding whether to shift to a jackpot gaming state, but if the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed to a jackpot symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do so. Also, deciding whether to make a small hit means deciding whether to shift to a small winning gaming state or not, but whether to make the stop symbol by the fluctuating display of the second special symbol a small winning symbol or not. It also means deciding whether or not to do so.

Although the first special symbol is set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability, it may be set so that the first special symbol is not determined to be a small hit. Further, for the first special symbol, at least one of the jackpot via the first small hit and the jackpot via the second small hit may be selected. Further, the small winning game state may not occur when the first special symbol is variablely displayed, but may occur only when the first special symbol is variablely displayed. Further, in the variable display of the first special symbol, the ratio of the jackpot via the small hit (the jackpot via the first and second small hits) may be set to be higher than 0%. Further, although the third small hit occurs with the first special symbol, it may not occur with the second special symbol.

FIGS. 8-6 (C), (D), (E), and (F) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. 8-6(C) is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type of a symbol jackpot when a jackpot is determined based on the first special symbol. FIG. 8-6(D) is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type of a symbol jackpot when a jackpot is determined by the second special symbol. Figure 8-6(E) is a first small hit via jackpot type determination table used to determine the small hit type and the jackpot type of a small hit via small hit when a small hit is determined by the first special symbol. . Figure 8-6 (F) is a second small hit via jackpot type determination table used to determine the small hit type and the jackpot type of a small hit via small hit when a small hit is determined by the second special symbol. .

The first special figure jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8-6(C) contains numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value for jackpot type determination, and includes "symbol 10R time-saving jackpot" and "symbol 4R time-saving jackpot". A jackpot judgment value corresponding to each of these is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8-6(D), a jackpot determination value is set which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and corresponds to "symbol 10R time-saving jackpot".

In addition, as shown in Figures 8-6 (C) and (D), the jackpot type judgment value is also used as a judgment value (jackpot pattern judgment value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It will be done. For example, the determination value corresponding to "10R time-saving jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the jackpot symbol "7".

Using such a symbol jackpot type determination table, the CPU 103 determines, as the jackpot type, the symbol jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of Random 1 matches, and determines as the jackpot symbol the value of Random 1. Determine the matching jackpot symbol. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first small hit via jackpot type determination table in FIG. Jackpot judgment values corresponding to each of "10 (9) R time saving jackpot", "5 (4) R time saving jackpot via 2nd small hit" and "5 (4) R time saving jackpot via 3rd small hit" are set. ing. However, the jackpot types for the 1st small hit determined in the jackpot type determination table via the 1st symbol small hit are 1st small hit (10 (9) R time-saving jackpot), 2nd small hit (5 (4) This is a provisional jackpot type linked to each of the 3rd small hit (5 (4) R time-saving jackpot) and the 3rd small hit (5 (4) R time-saving jackpot), and if V winning does not occur in the small winning gaming state. becomes invalid. In the jackpot type determination table via the 1st small hit in Figure 8-6(E), when a small hit occurs with the variable display of the 1st special symbol, "5(4)R time-saving jackpot via the 3rd small hit" is changed to " 10 (9) R time-saving jackpot via the first small hit" and "5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via the second small win" are selected at a higher rate. Specifically, "5(4)R time-saving jackpot via 3rd small win" is selected at a rate of 100%.

The jackpot type determination table via the second small hit in FIG. Jackpot judgment values corresponding to each of "10 (9) R time saving jackpot", "5 (4) R time saving jackpot via 2nd small hit" and "5 (4) R time saving jackpot via 3rd small hit" are set. ing. However, the jackpot types determined by the jackpot type determination table via the second small hit are the first small hit (10(9)R time-saving jackpot), the second small hit (5(4)R time-saving jackpot) This is a temporary jackpot type that is linked to each of the third small win (5(4)R time-saving jackpot), and is invalidated if a V win does not occur in the small win gaming state. In the jackpot type determination table via the second small hit in Figure 8-6 (F), when a small hit occurs with the variable display of the second special symbol, "10 (9) R time saving jackpot via the first small hit" and " 5(4)R time-saving jackpot via second small win are selected at a higher rate than the third small win. Specifically, "10 (9) R time-saving jackpot via 1st small win" and "5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via 2nd small win" are each selected at a rate of 45%, and "3rd small win" are selected at a rate of 10%. As is clear from comparing (E) and (F) in Figure 8-6, the proportion of the first and second small hits that actually result in a jackpot via a small hit is higher in the second variable display. 1 Higher than variable display.

Using such a small hit via jackpot type determination table, the CPU 103 determines, as the small hit type, the small hit type in which the value of random 1 matches, and also determines the small hit via small hit type corresponding to the determined small hit type. As the jackpot type, the jackpot type via small hit corresponding to the jackpot type judgment value with which the value of random 1 matches is determined. Then, a small winning pattern with a random value of 1 is determined as a small winning pattern. As a result, the small hit type, the jackpot type when a V prize is won via the small hit, and the small win symbol are determined at the same time.

FIG. 8-7 is a timing chart showing the operation pattern of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 (including the V winning prize distribution unit 104F010) at the time of a small hit. FIG. 8-7(A) shows the opening/closing operation pattern of the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 at the time of the first small win and the second small win. FIG. 8-7(B) shows the opening/closing operation pattern of the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 at the time of the third small win. FIG. 8-7(C) shows the opening/closing operation pattern (common opening/closing operation pattern) of the V winning aperture of the V winning prize distributing unit 104F010 during the first small win to the third small win.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the first small winning game state and the second small winning gaming state, the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 remains at 0 for a predetermined period from the start of each small winning gaming state. .1 second x 10 times of opening control is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the third small winning game state, the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is activated once for 0.1 seconds at the initial timing of the start of the third small winning gaming state. Control is executed to continue the closed state after opening.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(C), in the third small winning game state, the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 opens in the third small winning gaming state. At the same timing as the timing, after the V winning prize distribution unit 104F010 opens the V prize opening once for 0.1 seconds, the game ball enters from the operating opening opened in the third small winning game state. From a predetermined timing T1 that is set in the design so that it passes over the V winning opening of the V winning prize distribution unit 104F010 and definitely makes it impossible to win a V prize, V judgment is made in the first small winning gaming state and the second small winning gaming state. V continues until timing T2, which is set in the design so that the game ball that entered from the operating port in the final opening of the operating port in the winning device 069IW01 can reliably enter the V winning port of the V winning prize distribution section 104F010. Control is executed to open the winning opening.

As shown in FIGS. 8-7(A) and (B), the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is controlled to the open state in the first small winning game state, the second small winning gaming state, and the third small winning gaming state. The times are different, that is, the time to control the V judgment winning device 069IW01 to the open state is longer in the first small winning gaming state and the second small winning gaming state than in the third small winning gaming state, so for example, It is possible to make it easier for the player to enter the V judgment winning device 069IW01 for the first small win and the second small win, which are more advantageous than the 3 small win.

Due to the relationship between the opening operation pattern of the operating opening in the first small winning gaming state and the second small winning gaming state, the opening action pattern of the V winning opening, and the guidance time from the operating opening to the V winning opening, In the 1-bit win game state and the 2nd small-win game state, the CPU 103 executes game control that allows the game balls to substantially win V prizes. On the other hand, in the third small winning gaming state, due to the relationship between the opening operation pattern of the operating opening in the third small winning gaming state, the opening movement pattern of the V winning opening, and the guidance time from the operating opening to the V winning opening, in the third small winning gaming state, The CPU 103 executes game control that makes it virtually impossible for the game ball to win a V prize.

FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 checks whether a time saving flag indicating a time saving state is set (step 069IWS001). If the time saving flag is not set (normal state), the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the third counter is 0 (step 069IWS002).

Here, the first to third counters used for control by the CPU 103 will be briefly described.

The first counter is a counter that indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Specifically, the first counter is set to "99" or "7" when the time saving state is controlled, and each time either the first special symbol variation or the second special symbol variation occurs. It is subtracted by 1. Then, the time saving state (first time saving state, second time saving state) ends based on the value of the first counter becoming 0. Furthermore, based on the value of the first counter reaching 1, the fluctuation is performed using a fluctuation pattern (Pt15, which will be described later) whose fluctuation time is longer than other fluctuation patterns.

The second counter is a counter that indicates the remaining control number of times in the small winning game state in the time saving state. Specifically, the second counter is set to "1" when the time saving state (first time saving state) is controlled, and the second counter is set to the small winning gaming state (first small winning gaming state or second small winning gaming state). It is decremented by 1 each time it is controlled. Then, the time saving state (first time saving state) ends based on the value of the second counter becoming 0.

The third counter is a counter that indicates the number of residual fluctuations in the special mode. The special mode is a performance mode that is controlled in the normal state, and is a performance mode in which reach occurs more frequently than when not in the special mode. The characteristic section 104F is controlled to a special mode from the time the time saving state changes to the normal state until the fluctuation is performed 20 times. Specifically, the third counter is set to "2" when the time saving state ends and the normal state is controlled.
0" is set, and is subtracted by 1 each time a change is made. The special mode is then terminated when the value of the third counter becomes 0. Note that a state in which the special mode is not controlled in the normal state (a state in which the value of the third counter is 0) is sometimes referred to as a non-special mode.

In step 069 IWS002, if the value of the third counter is 0, that is, if the fluctuation in the normal state has already been performed 20 or more times and the special mode is not in effect, it is determined whether the total number of pending memories is 3 or more. (Step 069IWS003). If the total number of pending memories is less than 3, the first fluctuation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS004), while if the total number of pending memories is 3 or more, the second fluctuation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS005). .

Here, the fluctuation pattern determination table used in the fluctuation pattern setting process will be explained. In 104F, the first to seventh fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 are provided as fluctuation pattern determination tables. In each variation pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the variation pattern is shown for each variable display result (miss, jackpot, small win). Furthermore, each variation pattern determination table shows the performance content and variation time corresponding to each variation pattern.

In 104F, Pt11 to Pt16 are variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is a miss, Pt21 to Pt22 are variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is a jackpot, and Pt21 to Pt22 are variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is a jackpot. Pt31 to Pt32 are respectively provided as variation patterns that can be selected when .

Pt11 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 5 seconds and the performance content does not involve a reach performance (non-reach performance). Pt12 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds and the performance content is a failure (normal reach is off) with a normal reach performance. Pt13 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds and the performance content is a failure (super reach failure) accompanied by a super reach performance. Pt14 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 2 seconds and a variation pattern that does not involve a reach production (non-reach production) (as it is a shorter variation compared to Pt11, it is sometimes referred to as a shortened variation). . Pt15 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 60 seconds and a production promotion production (production that encourages the player to launch a game ball aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B). Pt16 is an outlier variation pattern with a variation time of 2 seconds and a production content that includes a prize ball number notification production (a production that displays the number of prize balls paid out during a consecutive game, the number of jackpots, the number of small hits, etc.) .

Pt21 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds and the production content is normal reach jackpot. Pt22 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds and the production content is a super reach jackpot.

Pt31 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds and the production content is a normal production small win. Pt32 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds and the performance content is a special performance small win.

The first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-9 (1) is in the normal state, when the value of the third counter is 0 (non-special mode), and the total number of pending memories is less than 3. This is a variation pattern determination table used. For example, when the first variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt11 is selected 70% of the time, Pt12 is selected 20% of the time, and Pt13 is selected 10% of the time. If the variable display result is a jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected 80% of the time, and Pt32 is selected 20% of the time.

The second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-9 (2) is in the normal state, when the value of the third counter is 0 (non-special mode), and the total number of pending memories is 3 or more. This is a variation pattern determination table used. For example, when the second variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt14 is selected 70% of the time, Pt12 is selected 20% of the time, and Pt13 is selected 10% of the time. If the variable display result is a jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected 80% of the time, and Pt32 is selected 20% of the time.

In this way, in the second variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of Pt14, which is a shortened variation, is more likely to be selected than in the first variation pattern determination table.

The third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-9 (3) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (special mode), the first special symbol variation is the total pending memory number. is a variation pattern determination table used when is less than 3. For example, when the third variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt11 is selected 50% of the time, Pt12 is selected 30% of the time, and Pt13 is selected 20% of the time. If the variable display result is a jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected 80% of the time, and Pt32 is selected 20% of the time.

In this way, in the third variation pattern determination table, compared to the first variation pattern determination table, variation patterns with a reach effect are more likely to be selected.In other words, in the special mode, the variation pattern with a reach effect is more likely to be selected than in the non-special mode. The frequency of occurrence is increasing.

The fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-9 (4) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (special mode), the first special symbol variation is the total pending memory number. This is a variation pattern determination table used when is 3 or more. For example, when the fourth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is incorrect, Pt14 is selected 50% of the time, Pt12 is selected 30% of the time, and Pt13 is selected 20% of the time. If the variable display result is a jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected 80% of the time, and Pt32 is selected 20% of the time.

In this way, in the fourth variation pattern determination table, compared to the second variation pattern determination table, variation patterns with a reach effect are more likely to be selected.In other words, in the special mode, the variation pattern with a reach effect is more likely to be selected than in the non-special mode. The frequency of occurrence is increasing.

The fifth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-9 (5) is a variation pattern used when the third counter value is greater than 0 (special mode) and the second special symbol variation is in the normal state. This is a judgment table. For example, when the fifth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is a failure, Pt16 is selected at a rate of 100%. If the variable display result is a jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected 80% of the time, and Pt32 is selected 20% of the time.

In this manner, when the fifth variation pattern determination table is used, Pt16 is always selected in the case of an off variation. The cases in which the fifth fluctuation pattern determination table is used include the first case in which a change to the second pending memory that occurred during the time saving state is performed immediately after the time saving state ends and the transition to the normal state; Despite this, the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 by hitting to the right, and the game ball becomes a hit, so the variable winning ball device 6B opens, and the game ball enters the opened variable winning ball device 6B. This is either the second case in which the second special symbol changes depending on the winning, but here, assuming the first case, Pt16 is always selected (the prize ball number notification effect is executed). (to be carried out). In the second case, when the Pt16 variation pattern is selected, a normal losing effect (for example, a non-reach losing effect similar to Pt14) that is different from the prize ball number notification effect may be performed.

The sixth fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-10 (1) is used when the time-saving state is in which the value of the first counter is greater than 0, that is, the fluctuation is earlier than the final fluctuation in the time-saving state. This is a variation pattern determination table. For example, when the sixth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt14 is selected 70% of the time, Pt12 is selected 20% of the time, and Pt13 is selected 10% of the time. If the variable display result is a jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected 80% of the time, and Pt32 is selected 20% of the time.

The seventh fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-10 (2) is a fluctuation pattern determination table used when the time saving state is in place and the value of the first counter is 1, that is, the final fluctuation in the time saving state. be. For example, when the seventh variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is a failure, Pt15 is selected at a rate of 100%. If the variable display result is a jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected 80% of the time, and Pt32 is selected 20% of the time.

In this way, when the seventh variation pattern determination table is used, that is, when it is the final variation in the time saving state, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt15 is selected at a rate of 100%, and a firing promotion effect is performed. It looks like this.

In step 069IWS002, if the value of the third counter is 1 or more, that is, if the number of fluctuations in the normal state is less than 20 and it is in the special mode, it is determined whether the fluctuation is the first special symbol ( Step 069IWS006). If it is a change in the first special symbol, it is determined whether the total number of pending memories is 3 or more (step 069IWS007). If the total number of pending memories is less than 3, the third variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS008), while if the total number of pending memories is 3 or more, the fourth variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS009). . Further, in step 069IWS006, if the variation is the second special symbol, the fifth variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS010).

If the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS001, it is a change in the first special symbol (Y in step 069IWS011), or if it is a fluctuation in the second special symbol and the value of the first counter is other than 1 ( Step 069IWS012 N), the sixth variation pattern determination table is selected (Step 069IWS013). In addition, if the second special symbol is a variation and the value of the first counter is 1, that is, if it is the final variation in the time saving state (Y in step 069IWS012), the seventh variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS014). ).

Next, the CPU 103 reads random number 3 (random number for fluctuation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and executes the processing in steps 069IWS004, S005, S008, S009, S010, S013, and S014. By referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in (step 069IWS050), the variation pattern is determined to be one of the plurality of types (step 069IWS050).

For example, in the time saving state (first time saving state and second time saving state), since the game ball is controlled to easily enter the second starting prize opening, a right-handed game is basically executed, The second variable display is easier to execute than the first variable display. In addition, the second special symbol as shown in Figure 8-10 (1) has a shorter average fluctuation time than the first special symbol as shown in Figures 8-9 (3) and (4), so in the time saving state. The second variable display is more likely to be executed than the first variable display (the number of executions is likely to be greater). As shown in Figures 8-6 (E) and (F), the second special symbol has a first and second small hit that is more advantageous than the third small hit compared to the first special symbol. A high rate of execution. In the time saving state, the second variable display, which tends to have a higher advantage than the first variable display, is mainly executed, and the first and second small wins, which have a higher advantage than the third small win, are likely to be executed, so It is possible to cause a player to execute a game that gives him a sense of expectation that will be more advantageous.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control board 12 (step 069IWS051). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a production control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the production control board 12 (step 069IWS052).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (step 069IWS053). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S112) (step 069IWS054).

8-11 and FIG. 8-12 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop processing (S113) in the special symbol process processing.

In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 checks whether the special symbol confirmed display flag is set (step 069IWS130). The special pattern confirmed display flag indicates that the symbol that is the display result of the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is derived and displayed, but is not yet confirmed as the display result. This flag is set when the flag is in the state of , and is set to the on state by the process of step 069IWS132D, which will be described later, in response to the derivation and display of the symbol that is the display result of the variable display.

When the special symbol confirmation display flag is not set in step 069IWS130, that is, when the special symbol confirmation display time described later has ended, the CPU 103 ends the variable display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbols on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 069 IWS131). If the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. If it has been set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. Also, a symbol confirmation designation command to be sent to the production control board 12 is set (step 069IWS132). As a result, a symbol confirmation designation command is sent to the production control board 12 in S27 of FIG.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether a time-saving flag (first time-saving flag or second time-saving flag) indicating that the time-saving state is due to the time-saving state is set (step 069
IWS132A). As shown in FIG. 8-3, the time saving state is controlled to either a first time saving state or a second time saving state. As shown in Figure 8-13, when controlled to the first time saving state, the first time saving flag is set as the time saving flag, and when controlled to the second time saving state, the second time saving flag is set as the time saving flag. Set. Hereinafter, when it is simply referred to as a "time saving flag", it is a general term for the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag. When the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS132A, it is a time saving state (high base state), 0.5 seconds is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step 069IWS132B), and the process proceeds to step 069IWS132D. In step 069IWS132B, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure confirmed display time of 0.5 seconds is set in the game control process timer, and time measurement of the special figure confirmed display time is started. The special figure confirmed display time is a control time for continuing the state of the special figure confirmed display, and control is performed to continue the state of the special figure confirmed display for a set time. When the timer value is a value other than "0", the game control process timer is updated by one subtraction every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of a timer interrupt.

On the other hand, when the time saving flag is not set in step 069IWS132A, 0.6 seconds is set as the special figure confirmation display time instead of the time saving state (high base state) (step 069IWS132C), and the process proceeds to step 069IWS132D. In step 069IWS132C, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure confirmed display time of 0.6 seconds is set in the game control process timer, and time measurement of the special figure confirmed display time is started.

In this way, when the time saving control is performed, the special figure confirmation display time is shorter than when the time saving control is not performed, so it is possible to increase the fluctuation efficiency. On the other hand, when the time saving control is not performed, the variation efficiency becomes low, so it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a time when the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner.

In step 069IWS132D, the special figure confirmed display flag is set, and the process ends (step 069IWS132D). This makes it possible to specify that the special figure is being displayed as confirmed. In this way, before the variable display ends, while the special figure confirmed display time is being counted, the special figure confirmed display flag is set, and the state is controlled to be in the special figure confirmed display state.

When the special figure confirmed display flag is set in step 069IWS130, that is, when the special figure confirmed display time has not ended, check the timed value of the special figure confirmed display time and check the special figure confirmed display time. It is determined whether the process has progressed (completed) (step 069IWS132E). If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step 069IWS132E, the process ends. On the other hand, when the special figure confirmed display time has elapsed in step 069IWS132E, this means that the special figure confirmed display time has ended, so the special figure confirmed display flag is reset (step 069IWS132F).

Next, when the time saving flag (first time saving flag or second time saving flag) is set and the first special symbol is changing or the second special symbol is changing (Y in step 069 IWS133A, Y in S133B), the CPU 103 determines that , the value of the first counter is subtracted by 1 (step 069IWS133C). In this way, the first counter is updated every time the variation of the first special symbol or the variation of the second special symbol ends in the time saving state (first time saving state or second time saving state). In addition, when the time saving flag (first time saving flag or second time saving flag) is set, the subtraction update of the first counter in the time saving state is not performed by the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and the second special Subtraction may be updated only when the symbol is changed. In this way, it is possible to end the time saving state on the condition that the number of variations of the second special symbol which is mainly executed in the time saving state of the right hit state is the condition. Furthermore, even if the subtraction update of the first counter in the time saving state is executed due to a change in the first special symbol or a variation in the second special symbol, in the state controlled to be in the time saving state, the player Since the game ball is immediately fired right-handed, basically only the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed at a high rate, and the subtraction update of the first counter in the time saving state is the fluctuation of the second special symbol. In this case, the game state is almost the same as when updating by subtraction.

Further, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the third counter when the time saving flag is not set and the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (N in step 069 IWS133A, Y in S133D), that is, in the special mode. (Step 069IWS133E). In this way, the third counter is configured to be updated every time the variation ends in the special mode.

Next, it is checked whether the jackpot flag is set (step 069 IWS133). If the jackpot flag is not set in step 069IWS133, the process moves to step 069IWS139. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set in step 069IWS133, such as when it is decided to make the symbol 10R time-saving jackpot or symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the CPU 103 selects the time-saving flag (first time-saving flag or second time-saving flag). ) is set, the time-saving flag is reset (step 069 IWS134), and the production control board 12 receives either the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command, depending on the determined type of jackpot. Processing for transmitting the command (big hit start designation command) is performed (step 069 IWS135).

As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control board 12 in S27 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a symbol 10R time-saving jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type of jackpot corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 102 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Further, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of a jackpot on the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot control timer (step 069 IWS136). Thereafter, in the pre-processing for opening the big winning hole, the big winning hole control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning hole is opened and a round is started.

Also, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 102, the number of openings (for example, 15 , or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds), etc., are set in a predetermined storage area (step 069 IWS137). Among such data, data on the number of openings is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of openings. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) (step 069IWS138), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to jackpot release preprocessing.

Further, if the jackpot flag is not set in step 069IWS133 described above, the CPU 103 checks whether the small win flag is set (step 069IWS139). The small hit flag is set when it is determined in the special symbol normal processing (S110) in FIG. It's a flag. In the special symbol normal processing, when it is decided to make the first small hit, the first small hit flag is set, and when it is decided to make the second small hit, the second small hit flag is set, When it is determined that there will be a third small win, a third small win flag is set. When any of the small hit flags is set in step 069IWS139, if the time saving flag (first time saving state or second time saving state) is set (Y in step 069IWS139A), the small winning flag is set in step 104FS139A1. It is confirmed whether the type of small win that can be specified is the third small win. When it is not the third small hit, that is, when it is the first small hit or the second small hit, the first small win is It is confirmed whether or not the time saving state is in progress (step 069IWS139A2). When in the first time saving state, the value of the second counter is subtracted by 1 (Y of step 069IWS139A, S139B). In this way, when the first small hit or the second small hit occurs in the first time saving state, the second counter is updated, and the first small winning or the second small winning occurs in the second time saving state. Even if this occurs, the second counter is not updated.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the second counter is 0 (step 069IWS139C). If the value of the second counter is 0, the value of the first counter is set to 0 (step 069IWS139D), and the time saving flag (the first time saving flag since it is in the first time saving state) is reset (step 069IWS139E). . That is, the time saving state (first time saving state) is ended. Thereby, in the first time saving state, the number of executions (one time) of the first small hit and the second small winning becomes the end condition of the time saving state. Then, a normal state designation command indicating control to the normal state is transmitted (step 069IWS139F), a third counter is set to 20 (step 069IWS139G), and the process proceeds to step 069IWS140. By setting the third counter in step 069IWS139G, the special mode is controlled.

In addition, when it is confirmed that the third small hit has been made in step 104FS139A1 mentioned above, and when it is confirmed that the first time saving state is not in progress (in the second time saving state) in step 104FS139A2, the above mentioned step 069IWS139B The processing in steps 069IWS139G to 069IWS139G is bypassed and proceeds to step 069IWS140. By bypassing steps 069IWS139B to 069IWS139G when it is confirmed that the third small win has occurred, the occurrence of the third small win is determined by the number of executions of the small win as the end condition of the first time saving state. (The second counter is not counted). Further, during the second time saving state, the number of executions of small winnings is excluded as a condition for ending the time saving state (the number of executions of small winnings does not become a condition for ending the time saving state).

In step 069 IWS140, depending on the type of small win to be executed this time (1st small win to 3rd small win), the small win opening pattern for each small win type (as shown in Figure 8-7) stored in the ROM 101 is selected. With reference to the opening pattern) data, the number of openings (for example, 10 times, 1 time), the opening time (for example, 0. 1 second) and data indicating the opening mode, such as the interval time between openings, are set in a specific storage area. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release preprocessing (step S118) (step 069IWS141), and the process is ended. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit release preprocessing.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in step 069IWS139, it is checked whether the time saving flag (first time saving flag or second time saving flag) indicating that the time saving state is set is set (step 069IWS142). . If the time-saving flag is not set in step 069IWS142, the time-saving state is not established, and the process proceeds to step 069IWS152, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS142, it is a time saving state, so it is determined whether the value of the first counter is 0 or not (
Step 069IWS142A), if it is 0, the value of the second counter is set to 0 (Step 069IWS142B), and the time saving flag (first time saving flag or second time saving flag) is reset (Step 069IWS142C). In other words, the time saving state is ended. Then, it transmits a normal state designation command indicating control to the normal state (step 069IWS142D), sets 20 in the third counter (step 069IWS142E), and proceeds to step 069IWS152. In step 069 IWS142E, the special mode is controlled.

In step 069IWS152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 069IWS152), and the process is ended. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to special symbol normal processing. In steps 069IWS139 to 069IWS152 in the special symbol stop processing in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, it is checked whether the end conditions of time-saving states such as the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state are satisfied, and In this case, processing to end the time saving state will be executed.

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot control timer that was set before the jackpot end process was executed (step 069IWS161). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether the jackpot end time has elapsed (step 069 IWS162). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not it is the end time of the time-saving jackpot via the first small win (step 104FS163).

When the time-saving jackpot via the first small hit ends in step 104FS163, the first time-saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see FIG. 8-3), so the first time-saving state is set as the end condition of the time-saving state. Set the value of the counter to "99" and set the value of the second counter to "1" (steps 104FS165, 104FS166), and send the first time-saving state designation command to the production control board to specify the first time-saving state. 12 (step 104FS167), sets the first time saving flag (step 104FS168), and proceeds to step 069IWS170. As a result, when the game is controlled to the first time saving state after the jackpot game state, "99 times of time saving" and "1 first small win or 1 second small win" are set as the end conditions.

On the other hand, when it is not the end of the time-saving jackpot via the first small hit in step 104FS163, that is, when it is the symbol 10R time-saving jackpot, the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, or the time-saving jackpot via the second small hit (see Figure 8-3). , after the end of the jackpot game state, the second time saving state is controlled (see Figure 8-3), so as a condition for ending the time saving state, the value of the first counter is set to "7" (step 069 IWS164), and the second time saving state is controlled. Processing is performed to transmit a second time saving state designation command specifying a time saving state to the production control board 12 (step 104FS169), a second time saving flag is set (step 104FS170), and the process proceeds to step 069IWS171. As a result, when the second time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game state, "7 time saving times" is set as the end condition.

In step 069IWS171, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the process is ended. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to special symbol normal processing.

Below, the processing related to small winnings performed by the CPU 103 (small winning pre-opening process, small winning opening process, and small winning ending process) will be briefly described. In the small win opening preprocessing in step S118, the CPU 103 operates the movable part in the open state by controlling the solenoid 069IW22 based on the small win opening mode set in step 069IWS140 of FIG. 8-12, and makes a V judgment. The opening operation of the operating port of the winning device 069IW01 is started. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step S119).

In addition, in the small win opening process in step S119, the CPU 103 operates the movable part to the open state based on the opening mode of the small win, and performs processing for opening and closing the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01. Performs processing to open and close the V-winning slot of the V-winning distribution unit 104F010 (opening and closing the opening/closing member 104F008), and closes the V-winning opening of the V-winning distribution unit 104F010 from the open state based on the detection of a V-winning prize. change the state. Then, when 10 V winning balls are counted or the small hit release control timer times out (timer value = 0), the movable part is operated to the closed state and the operating port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is closed. . Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit ending process (step S120), and ends the process.

In addition, in the small winning ending process of step S120, the CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the jackpot gaming state (processing similar to steps 069IWS134 to 069IWS138 described above) when a V winning is detected, while If winning is not detected, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110), and the process is ended.

[Example of production for 1st small hit, 2nd small hit, and 3rd small hit]
Next, examples of performances for the first and second small wins and examples of performances for the third small win will be compared and explained. Various effect controls shown below are executed by the effect control CPU 120.

FIG. 8-14 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of the effect of the first and second small winnings and an example of the effect of the third small winning in comparison. FIG. 8-14(A) shows an example of performance display in the small win game state of the first small win and the second small win in which V winning is possible in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. FIG. 8-14(B) shows an example of performance display in the small win game state of the third small win in which V winning is not possible in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. FIG. 8-14(C) shows an example of performance display in the small win game state of the third small win in which V winning is not possible in the normal state (low base state).

[Comparative example of the performance in the 1st and 2nd small winnings and the performance in the 3rd small winning]
First, the first and second small winning performances and the third small winning performance in the first time saving state and the second time saving state will be compared and explained. As shown in FIGS. 8-14 (A1) and (B1), in each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the image display device 5 basically displays a time saving that suggests (notifies) right-handed batting. The right-handed hitting suggestion image 104F030 is displayed across both left and right ends of the display area. In the time-saving state, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with an average shorter variation time than in the normal state. . The downward arrow in the figure indicates the changing state of the decorative pattern.

In each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, after the decorative symbols start to fluctuate as shown in Figure 8-14 (A1), the first small hit or the second small hit that makes it possible to win a V prize occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A2), a combination of jackpot symbols indicating a jackpot ("555" in this example) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In response to the V judgment winning device 069IW01 being controlled to the open state in the small winning game state, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A3), a V winning promotion image that promotes the occurrence of V winnings by right-handed hitting is displayed. 104F012 is displayed. As the V winning promotion image 104F012, a combination of a character image such as "Aim for V by hitting right" and a right hitting suggestion image suggesting hitting the game ball to the right is displayed.

After that, when the game ball enters the V judgment winning device 069IW01 and passes through the V winning area 104F002 of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 and a V winning is detected, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A4), A V-win notification image (V-shaped image) 104F013 that notifies the occurrence of a V-win is displayed. Then, at the start of the jackpot game state, a jackpot notification image 104F014 is displayed to notify the occurrence of a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A5). In this manner, in the first and second small win game states, an effect display is performed that makes it noticeable that the small win has become a virtual win that makes it possible to win a V prize.

In each time saving state of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, after the decorative pattern starts to fluctuate as shown in Fig. 8-14 (B1), when the third small hit that makes it impossible to win a V prize occurs, as shown in Fig. 8 -14 (B2), a combination of losing symbols ("347" in this example) that suggests (informs) a potential loss is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Even if the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is controlled to the open state in the small hit game state, the image that promotes the occurrence of the V winning by right hitting is not displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B3), the character image An eye-catching image 104F011 as a predetermined special image is displayed. The eye-catching image is a special image such as a character image that has the effect of attracting the player's attention.

After that, in the small winning game state of the third small winning, even if the game ball enters the V judgment winning device 069IW01, it is controlled so that the V winning does not substantially occur as described above. After the completion, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B4), a combination of losing symbols (“347” in this example) indicating a loss is displayed again. In this way, in the small winning gaming state of the 3rd small winning, unlike the small winning gaming state of the 1st and 2nd small winning, it is not noticeable that the small winning has become virtually impossible to win a V prize. An effect display like this is executed.

In this way, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, different performances are performed between the first and second small wins and the third small win. As a result, for example, it is possible to make the execution of the small winning game state of the first and second small winnings, which are more advantageous than the third small winning, more noticeable, and also It becomes possible to make the execution of the small win game state of the third small win, which has a low advantage, less noticeable.

[Comparative example of the performance of the 3rd small hit in the time saving state and the performance of the 3rd small hit in the normal state]
Next, a comparative example of the performance of the third small hit in the time saving state and the performance of the third small win in the normal state will be explained.

Figure 8-14 (B) was previously described as an example of the performance of the third prize in the time saving state, so here we will explain the third prize in which it is practically impossible to win the V prize in the normal state (low base state). An example of a performance when a ready-to-win state occurs when a hit occurs will be explained using FIG. 8-14(C). After the decorative symbols start to fluctuate as shown in Figure 8-14 (C1), for example, the ready-to-reach symbol is displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the ready-to-reach symbol is reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the display area. At the same time, a reach effect that displays the specific character image 104F017 is executed. Then, when a third small hit occurs that makes it virtually impossible to win a V prize, the combination of losing symbols (in this example, "525") that suggests a loss is displayed as shown in Figure 8-14 (C2). It is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R that have been moved to the center of the area. Even if the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is controlled to the open state in the small hit game state, a special image that promotes the occurrence of a V winning by right-handed hitting is not displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C3), An eye-catching image 104F011 as a predetermined special image consisting of a character image is displayed, and a small, inconspicuous arrow image 104F032 is displayed to display a right-hand hit image (right-hand hit) corresponding to the third small hit. Promotional image) will be displayed.

After that, in the small winning game state of the third small winning, even if the game ball enters the V judgment winning device 069IW01, it is controlled so that the V winning does not substantially occur as described above. After the completion, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C4), a combination of losing symbols ("525" in this example) indicating a loss is displayed again. As shown in FIG. 8-14(C), in the normal state, a reach effect using the specific character image 104F017 is executed, whereas as shown in FIG. 8-14(B), in the first and second time saving states, Since such a ready-to-win effect is not executed, the effect at the third small hit is different between the normal state and the first and second time saving states.

In addition, when the third small hit occurs in the normal state, a different effect is executed from when the third small hit occurs in the first and second time saving states, so for example, an effect adapted to the game control state is executed. becomes possible.

[Example of common performance when V does not win in the 1st and 2nd small wins in the 1st and 2nd short time states]
Next, an example of performance will be described in the case where a first small win or a second small win occurs in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, but no V winning occurs during the V winning detection valid period. Figure 8-15 is an image showing an example of a performance when a first small win or a second small win occurs in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, but there is no V winning during the V winning detection valid period. 3 is a diagram of a display screen of the display device 5. FIG.

In the first time saving state and the second time saving state, when the first small hit or the second small win occurs, the game ball enters a state where it can pass through the V winning area 104F002 (it is possible to win a V prize), and as shown in FIG. As in (A1) to (A3), effects similar to those in FIGS. 8-14 (A1) to (A3) are executed. Then, when the situation where no V-win is detected continues during the V-win detection valid period and the remaining period of the V-win detection valid period reaches a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds), As shown in ~(A7), a background image 104F015 of a specific color and a specific shape is displayed, and a countdown display using a circle number image is started (in the figure, the period from 3 seconds to 0 seconds is exemplified) ). When the V-winning detection validity period ends and the countdown display of the remaining detection validity period ends, the background image 104F015 changes to white and the specific character image 104F018 changes to white, as shown in Figure 8-15 (A8). By displaying a specific line image 104F016 that says "Huh?", it is announced that the valid period for detecting a V winning prize has ended. Such notification is also referred to as "V-winning no prize notification".

In this way, in both the first time saving state and the second time saving state, when the game ball is controlled to the first and second small winnings, the game ball can pass through the V winning area 104F002, and in the first time saving state, 1. If the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 when controlled to the 2nd small hit, and when the game ball is controlled to the 1st or 2nd small hit in the 2nd time saving state, the game ball wins the V prize. Since it is possible to perform the same effect even when the area 104F002 is not passed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the effects of the first and second small winnings in the first and second time saving states. can. In addition, in this way, the game ball does not win a V prize when it is controlled to be a small hit in the first time saving state, and the game ball does not win a V prize when it is controlled to be a small hit in the second time saving state. The control that makes it possible to execute a common performance in both cases is a configuration in which only one type of small win is provided (for example, only a small win that allows V winning in the small win game state is provided as a small win). configuration).

In addition, when comparing the production in Figure 8-15 with the production in Figures 8-14 (B) and (C), it is found that the game ball wins a V prize in the first and second small hits, where it is practically possible to win a V prize. When the game ball does not pass through the area 104F002 (Figure 8-15), and when the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 in the third small hit where it is virtually impossible to win a V winning (Figure 8-14 ( Different effects are performed in B) and (C)). As a result, for example, it becomes possible to make the execution of the first and second small wins, which are more advantageous to the player than the third small win, more noticeable, and it is also possible to make the execution of the first and second small wins more advantageous than the first and second small wins. It becomes possible to make the execution of the third small hit, which has a low degree, unnoticeable.

In this way, there are different effects depending on the case where the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 in the first and second small wins and the case where the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 in the third small hit. Therefore, for example, it is possible to give the player a feeling of regret that the game ball did not pass through the V winning area 104F002 in the first and second small hits, which are more advantageous than the third small hit, and on the other hand, It is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed that the game ball did not pass through the V winning area 104F002 in the third small win, which has a lower advantage than the first and second small wins.

In addition, by executing an effect indicating the remaining period of the V-winning detection validity period, players who have forgotten about winning a V-winning will be able to more easily realize the necessity of making a V-winning. The occurrence of disadvantageous situations is suppressed. In addition, when a V-win is not detected during the V-win detection validity period, a notification of no V-win is executed, allowing the player to recognize that a disadvantageous situation has occurred for the player. becomes.

[Different production examples when V does not win in the 1st and 2nd small wins in the 1st and 2nd time saving states]
Next, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, a first small hit or a second small winning occurs, but if a V winning is not won during the detection validity period of a V winning, a different presentation can be executed. Explain an example. In the first time saving state and the second time saving state, if the first small win or the second small win occurs but there is no V win during the V win detection validity period, performance control with a different performance mode is executed. Good too.

In Figure 8-16, different effects are executed when the first small win or the second small win occurs in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, but there is no V winning during the V winning detection validity period. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of possible effects. In FIG. 8-16, (A) shows the performance when the player does not win the V prize in the first or second small win in the first time saving state, and (B) shows the effect when the player does not win the V prize in the second time saving state. The performance when the player does not win a V prize in the first or second prize is shown.

The effects shown in (A1) to (A8) when the detection valid period ends without V winning being detected in the first small win or the second small win in the first time saving state in FIG. 8-16 (A) are as follows. This is similar to the effects shown in (A1) to (A8) in FIG. 8-15. In addition, the performances shown in (B1) to (B7) until the detection valid period ends without V winning being detected in the first small win or the second small win in the first time saving state in FIG. 8-16 (B) are similar to the effects shown in (A1) to (A7) in FIG. 8-15. Therefore, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, for the performance when there is no V winning in the first small hit or the second small winning, the performance will be performed until the detection effective period ends without the V winning being detected. The content is common (similar).

The effect when the detection valid period ends without V winning being detected in the first small win or the second small win in the first time saving state in Figure 8-16 (A) and The difference between the performance when the detection valid period ends without V winning being detected in the first small win or the second small win in the 2-time shortening state is shown in Figure 8-16 (A8) and Figure 8-16 ( This is the effect when the specific character 104F018 appears and is displayed after the V winning detection validity period shown in B8) has ended. For example, in the production when the specific character 104F018 appears and is displayed after the V winning detection validity period shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A8) and 8-16 (B8), the specific character in the first time saving state is The characters in the dialogue image 104F016 in the second time saving state are displayed as "Huh?", whereas the characters in the specific dialogue image 104F016 in the second time saving state are displayed as "Huh?". The performance when the V prize is not won is different between the time saving state and the second time saving state. In addition, there is an effect when the detection effective period ends without a V winning being detected in a small win that allows a V prize in the first time saving state, and when a V winning is not detected in a small winning that allows a V winning in the second time saving state. As another example of a performance that is different from the performance when the detection valid period ends, the character image that appears and is displayed after the V winning detection valid period ends may be a different character. Further, when changing the color of the background image 104F015, it may be changed to a different color. For example, when the detection valid period ends without a V winning being detected in the first time-saving state with a small win that allows a V prize, the color of the background image 104F015 is changed to white, and the second time saving state When the detection validity period ends without a V winning being detected due to a win, the color of the background image 104F015 may be changed to grayish white.

In this way, when the first small win display or the second small win is controlled in either the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the game ball can pass through the V winning area 104F002, and the first time saving state When the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 when the game ball is controlled to the first and second small hits in the state, and when the game ball is controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state. Since it is possible to execute a different effect depending on the case where the ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002, the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 when it is controlled to display the first small hit or the second small winning in the time saving state. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the type of time-saving state when the player does not play. In addition, in this way, the game ball does not win a V prize when it is controlled to be a small hit in the first time saving state, and the game ball does not win a V prize when it is controlled to be a small hit in the second time saving state. The control that makes it possible to execute different performances depending on the case is a configuration in which only one type of small win is provided (for example, only a small win that allows V winning in the small win game state is provided as a small win). configuration).

[Example of a production that can perform different productions when controlled to make a small hit in the first time saving state and when controlled to make a small win in the second time saving state]
Next, an explanation will be given of an example of a performance in which different performances can be executed when the game is controlled to have a small win in the first time saving state and when it is controlled to be a small win in the second time saving state. Figure 8-17 shows a production that can perform different productions when controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state and when controlled to the first and second small hits in the second time saving state. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example.

In FIG. 8-17(A), an example of performance when controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state is shown. In FIG. 8-17(B), an example of performance when controlled to the first and second small hits in the second time saving state is shown.

When controlled by the first and second small wins in the first time saving state, as shown in Fig. 8-17 (A1), after the variable display of the decorative pattern starts to change, as shown in Fig. 8-17 (A2). As shown in FIG. It is displayed in the same manner as the V winning notification image 104F013 of 8-14 (A4). Although not shown, after the V winning promotion image 104F012 similar to that shown in FIG. 8-14 (A3) is displayed, when the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 and a V winning is detected, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-17 (A3), a V winning notification image (V-shaped image) 104F similar to that in FIG. 8-14 (A4) is displayed.

When controlled by the first and second small winnings in the second time saving state, as shown in Fig. 8-17 (B1), after the variable display of the decorative pattern starts to change, as shown in Fig. 8-17 (B3). When a reach state is reached, as shown in Figure 8-17 (B2), a reach-suggestion effect that suggests a reach state (for example, the right decorative symbol is shaken up and down while the left decorative symbol is stopped) After that, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B3), a ready-to-reach state is created in which the left and right decorative symbols are aligned. When the ready-to-reach state is reached, a ready-to-reach effect such as the specific character image 104F017 performing a predetermined action as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B4) is executed. When a small hit occurs, the combination of jackpot symbols (in this example, "555") that suggests a jackpot similar to that in Figure 8-14 (A2) is displayed on the symbol display, as shown in Figure 8-17 (B5). It is stopped and displayed in areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Although not shown, after the V winning promotion image 104F012 similar to that shown in FIG. 8-14 (A3) is displayed, when the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 and a V winning is detected, as shown in FIG. As shown in -17 (B6), a V winning notification image (V-shaped image) 104F013 similar to that in FIG. 8-14 (A4) is displayed.

In this way, different effects can be executed when the first and second small wins are controlled in the first time saving state and when the first and second small wins are controlled in the second time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to execute different performances corresponding to differences in game control states such as differences in ending conditions between the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

Also, in the first time saving state, the image when a small hit occurs as shown in Figure 8-17 (A2) is better than the image when a small hit occurs as shown in Figure 8-17 (B5) in the second time saving state. When the first and second small hits are controlled in the first time saving state, such as being displayed relatively early, the effect is simpler than when the first and second small winnings are controlled in the second time saving state. The performance is executed in a short time. As a result, for example, by simplifying the presentation of each time in the first time saving state, in which the variable display may be performed for a long period of up to 99 times, the second time saving state, which can be performed for a long period of time. It is possible to prevent players from getting bored with the performance. In addition, for example, the second time saving state, in which variable display may be performed up to seven times, which is less than the first time saving state, will have a flashy effect each time, so the duration itself is short, The player can be made satisfied with the second time-saving performance by the performance which is more interesting than the first time-saving state.

[Example of a production that can perform a common production when controlled to make a small hit in the first time saving state and when controlled to make a small win in the second time saving state]

Next, an explanation will be given of an example of a performance that can perform a common performance when controlled to give a small win in the normal state and when controlled to give a small win in the time saving state. Figures 8-17 (A) and (B) show when the first and second small hits are controlled in the first time saving state and when the first and second small hits are controlled in the second time saving state. This shows an example of a production that can perform different productions, when it is controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state and when it is controlled to the first and second small winnings in the second time saving state. Therefore, either one of the effects shown in FIGS. 8-17(A) and (B) may be performed as a common effect.

8-17 (A) or 8 -17(B) The performance control CPU 120 executes performance control to execute the performance as a common performance. Moreover, as a common effect, a different effect from that shown in FIG. 8-17(A) or FIG. 8-17(B)) may be used.

In this way, a common effect can be executed when the first and second small hits are controlled in the first time saving state and when the first and second small hits are controlled in the second time saving state. Therefore, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable with the small winning performance in the time saving state.

[Example of a production that can perform different productions when controlled to give a small hit in the normal state and when controlled to give a small win in the time-saving state]

Next, an explanation will be given of an example of a performance in which different performances can be executed when controlled to produce a small hit in the normal state and when controlled to produce a small win in the time saving state. FIG. 8-18 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of performance when controlled by the first and second small hits in the normal state.

When controlled by the first and second small winnings in the normal state, it is held and stored as a remaining reservation at the end of the time saving state, such as after the first time saving state and after the first and second time saving state. In the normal state (low base state), it is executed based on the pending storage information that was in use, and in the normal state (low base state) based on the pending storage information during normal time, which is different from the remaining pending storage information at the end of the time saving state. This includes cases in which it is executed. FIG. 8-14(A) shows an example of performance when controlled to the first and second small hits in a time saving state such as the first and second time saving states. On the other hand, FIG. 8-18 shows that the first and second small An example of the performance when controlled by the hit is shown.

An example of the performance when the first and second small hits are controlled in the time saving state has been described above using FIG. 8-14(A). On the other hand, when the first and second small hits are controlled in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A1), when the variable display of decorative symbols starts to fluctuate, the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are controlled. The decorative pattern is displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper right corner of the display area, and a predetermined effect of displaying a predetermined character image 104F017 is executed. In FIG. 8-18 (A1), a hold storage image 104F031 showing the remaining hold in the time saving state that ended immediately before is displayed.

When a ready-to-win state is reached during variable display, the ready-to-win state is reached in a manner in which the left and center decorative symbols are stopped with the same symbol, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A2). When a small hit occurs, the combination of jackpot symbols (in this example, "444") that suggests a jackpot similar to that in Figure 8-14 (A2) is displayed as shown in Figure 8-18 (A3). It is stopped and displayed in areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A4), after the V winning promotion image 104F012 similar to that in FIG. 8-14 (A3) is displayed, the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 and the V winning is detected. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A5), a V winning notification image 104F013 similar to that in FIG. 8-14 (A4) is displayed.

In this way, different effects can be executed when the first and second small wins are controlled in the first time saving state and when the first and second small wins are controlled in the second time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to execute different effects corresponding to differences in game control states such as differences in ending conditions between the first special state and the second special state.

[When the first time saving state is controlled to be a small hit, the first time saving state ends without a V win, and the second time saving state ends when the variable display number becomes the set number in the second time saving state. An example of a production that can perform a common production with a variable display based on the remaining reserved memory]

Next, when the first time saving state is controlled to be a small hit in the first time saving state and the first time saving state ends without a V winning, and in the second time saving state the variable display number becomes the set number and the second time saving state is activated. An example of a performance in which a common performance can be executed with a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory existing at the end of the time saving state will be explained. Figure 8-19 shows an example of a variable display effect based on the remaining reservation memory after the time saving ends without a V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time saving state, and a time saving with the end of 7 fluctuations in the second time saving state. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of a variable display effect based on the remaining pending storage after the end.

FIG. 8-19(A) shows an example of a variable display effect that is executed based on the remaining pending memory after the end of time saving without V winning in the first and second small winnings in the first time saving state. . FIG. 8-19(B) shows an example of a variable display effect executed in the second time saving state based on the remaining hold memory after the end of the time saving after seven variations. The following common effects are executed between the effect example shown in FIG. 8-19(A) and the effect example shown in FIG. 8-19(B).

As shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A1) and (B1), when the variable display of decorative symbols starts to change, the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are shrunk and moved to the upper right of the display area, and a specific A predetermined effect for displaying the character image 104F018 is executed. In FIGS. 8-19 (A1) and (B1), a pending storage image 104F031 indicating remaining pending storage information in the time saving state that ended immediately before is displayed.

When a ready-to-win state is reached during variable display, the ready-to-win state is achieved in a manner in which the left and center decorative symbols are stopped with the same symbol as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A2) and (B2). When a small hit occurs, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A3) and (B3), the combination of jackpot symbols ("444" in this example) that suggests a jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It will stop and be displayed. Although not shown, after the V winning promotion image 104F012 similar to that shown in FIG. 8-14 (A3) is displayed, when the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 and a V winning is detected, as shown in FIG. As shown in -19 (A4) and (B4), the V winning notification image 104F013 is displayed.

In this way, when the first and second small wins are controlled in the first time saving state, the first time saving state ends without the game ball passing through the V winning area 104F002, and the variable in the second time saving state. Common when the second time saving state ends when the number of displays reaches 7, and during execution of variable display based on the pending storage information stored when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends. Since the performance can be executed, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable with the performance of the variable display based on the reserved storage information stored when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends. In addition, in this way, when the game ball is controlled to be a small win in the first time saving state, the first time saving state ends without the game ball winning a V prize, and the variable display number of small winnings ends in the second time saving state. The control that makes it possible to execute the same performance in the case where the second time saving state ends after reaching the condition number of times is a configuration in which only one type of small win is provided (for example, as a small win, a small win game state (a configuration in which only a small win that allows a V win is provided) may be executed.

[When the first time saving state is controlled to be a small hit, the first time saving state ends without a V win, and the second time saving state ends when the variable display number becomes the set number in the second time saving state. An example of a production that can perform different productions depending on the time with a variable display based on the remaining reserved memory]

Next, when the first time saving state is controlled to be a small hit in the first time saving state and the first time saving state ends without a V winning, and in the second time saving state the variable display number becomes the set number and the second time saving state is activated. An example of a performance that can be executed with a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory depending on when the game ends will be explained. Figure 8-20 shows an example of a variable display effect based on the remaining reserved memory after the time saving ends without a V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time saving state, and a time saving with the end of 7 fluctuations in the second time saving state. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of a variable display effect based on the remaining pending storage after the end.

FIG. 8-20(A) shows an example of a variable display effect based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of the time saving with no V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time saving state. FIG. 8-20(B) shows an example of a variable display effect based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of the time saving after seven variations in the second time saving state. The following different effects are executed between the effect example shown in FIG. 8-19(A) and the effect example shown in FIG. 8-19(B).

In FIG. 8-20(A), the same effect as in FIG. 8-19(A) described above is executed. on the other hand,
In FIG. 8-20(B), a different effect from that in FIG. 8-20(A) is performed as follows. As shown in FIG. 8-20 (B1), when the variable display of decorative patterns starts to change, the pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the display area, and a predetermined character image 104F017 is displayed. A predetermined effect to be displayed is executed. In FIGS. 8-19 (A1) and (B1), a pending memory image 104F031 showing the remaining pending memory in the time saving state that ended immediately before is displayed.

When the ready-to-win state is reached during the variable display, the ready-to-win state is reached with the left and right decorative symbols stopping at the same symbol as shown in FIG. 8-20 (B2). When a small hit occurs, the combination of jackpot symbols (in this example, "444") that suggests a jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, as shown in Figure 8-18 (B3). Ru. Although not shown, after the V winning promotion image 104F012 similar to that shown in FIG. 8-14 (A3) is displayed, when the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 and a V winning is detected, as shown in FIG. As shown in -18 (B4), the V winning notification image 104F013 is displayed. In this way, in the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of the time reduction after 7 fluctuations in the second time reduction state, the remaining amount after the time reduction ends without a V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time reduction state. Compared to variable display based on pending memory, the type of character image displayed during variable display and the display mode of decorative symbols in the ready-to-reach state are different.

In this way, when the first and second small wins are controlled in the first time saving state, the first time saving state ends without the game ball passing through the V winning area 104F002, and the second time saving state is variable. There is a difference between the case where the second time saving state ends when the number of times of display reaches 7 and the case where the variable display is executed based on the pending storage information stored when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends. Since the effect can be executed, the player can recognize the type of the ended special state by the variable display effect based on the suspended storage information stored when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends. can be facilitated. In addition, in this way, when the first time saving state is controlled to be a small win, the first time saving state ends without the game ball winning a V prize, and the variable display number of small winnings ends in the second time saving state. The control that enables execution of different performances depending on the condition number of times and the end of the second time saving state is a configuration in which only one type of small win is provided (for example, as a small win, in the small win game state It may also be carried out in a configuration in which only a small winning is provided that allows for V-winning.

[An example of a performance in which a common performance can be performed when a loss occurs in a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end, and a different performance can be performed when a win occurs]

Next, we will introduce an example of a performance in which a common performance can be executed when a loss occurs in a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end, and a different performance can be performed when a win occurs. explain. Figure 8-21 shows a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time-saving states end, and when it is a loss, a common effect can be executed, and when it is a win, a different effect can be executed. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of production.

FIG. 8-21(A) shows an example of a performance when the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of time saving is a loss without a V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time saving state. There is. FIG. 8-21(B) shows an example of a performance when, in the second time saving state, the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of the time saving ends after seven variations are completed. Figure 8-21 (C) shows a case where the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of time saving becomes a hit (small hit, jackpot) without V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time saving state. A production example is shown. FIG. 8-21(B) shows an example of a performance when the variable display based on the remaining pending memory after the end of the time reduction becomes a hit (small hit, jackpot) after the end of the seven fluctuations in the second time saving state. .

The following common effects are executed between the effect example shown in FIG. 8-21(A) and the effect example shown in FIG. 8-21(B). As shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A1) and (B1), when the variable display of decorative symbols starts to change, the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are shrunk and moved to the upper right of the display area, and a specific A predetermined effect for displaying the character image 104F018 is executed. In FIGS. 8-21 (A1) and (B1), a pending storage image 104F031 showing the remaining pending storage in the time saving state that ended immediately before is displayed.

When the ready-to-win state is reached during the variable display, the ready-to-win state is reached in a manner in which the left and center decorative symbols are stopped with the same symbol as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A2) and (B2). Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A3) and (B3), the winning symbol combination ("445" in this example) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, when the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end is a failure, a common effect can be executed after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state. .

The following different effects are executed between the effect example shown in FIG. 8-21(C) and the effect example shown in FIG. 8-21(D). As shown in FIGS. 8-21 (C1) and (D1), when the variable display of decorative symbols starts to change, the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced and moved to the upper right of the display area, and -21 (C1), the first performance character 104F019 is displayed, and in FIG. 8-21 (D1), the second performance character 104F020 is displayed.

When a ready-to-win state is reached during variable display, the ready-to-win state is achieved in a manner in which the left and center decorative symbols are stopped with the same symbol as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (C2) and (D2). Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (C2) and (D2), different performance characters 104F019 and 104F020 operate with different performance displays after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state. After that, when a small hit occurs, the combination of jackpot symbols that suggest a jackpot (in this example, "444") is displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (C3) and (D3). It will stop and be displayed. In this way, when the first and second time saving states end, a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory results in a jackpot via a small hit, and different effects are performed after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state. It is possible. Similarly, when a symbol jackpot occurs without going through a small hit, different performances can be performed after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state. Specifically, as a different performance, a performance is performed in which the type of character image displayed during variable display and the motion display mode of the character image are different.

As shown in FIG. 8-21, a variable display based on the pending storage information that is a jackpot or small win among the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends It is possible to execute different effects during the execution of , and it is possible to execute a common effect during the execution of a variable display based on pending memory information that does not result in a jackpot or small win, so whether the common effect is executed or not. It is possible to increase a player's expectation as to whether or not the performance will be executed.

[Example of a performance that can execute a different performance when it is a loss and a common performance when it is a win with a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end]

Next, we will introduce an example of a performance in which a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end can execute a different performance when it is a loss, and a common performance when it is a win. explain. Figure 8-22 shows a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end, and when it is a loss, different effects can be executed, and when it is a win, a common effect can be executed. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of production.

Figure 8-22 (A) shows a case where the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of time saving becomes a hit (small hit, jackpot) without V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time saving state. A production example is shown. FIG. 8-22 (B) shows an example of a performance when the variable display based on the remaining pending memory after the end of the time reduction becomes a hit (small hit, jackpot) after the end of the seven fluctuations in the second time saving state. . FIG. 8-22 (C) shows an example of a performance when the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of time saving is a loss without a V winning in the first and second small wins in the first time saving state. There is. FIG. 8-22(C) shows an example of a performance when, in the second time saving state, the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory after the end of the time saving ends after seven variations are completed.

The following common effects are executed between the effect example shown in FIG. 8-22(A) and the effect example shown in FIG. 8-22(B). As shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A1) and (B1), when the variable display of decorative symbols starts to change, the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are shrunk and moved to the upper right of the display area, and a specific A predetermined effect for displaying the character image 104F018 is executed.

When the ready-to-win state is reached during variable display, the ready-to-win state is reached in a state where the left and center decorative symbols are stopped with the same symbol as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A2) and (B2). After that, when a small hit occurs, the combination of jackpot symbols ("444" in this example) that suggests a jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A3) and (B3). It will stop and be displayed. In this way, when the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory when the first and second time saving states end, when it becomes a jackpot via a small hit, the same effect is used after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state. It is doable. Similarly, even when a symbol jackpot occurs without passing through a small hit, a common performance can be performed after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state.

The following different effects are executed between the effect example shown in FIG. 8-22(C) and the effect example shown in FIG. 8-22(D). As shown in FIGS. 8-22 (C1) and (D1), when the variable display of decorative symbols starts to change, the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced and moved to the upper right of the display area, and The first performance character 104F019 is displayed at -22 (C1), and the second performance character 104F020 is displayed at FIG. 8-22 (D1).

When the ready-to-win state is reached during variable display, the ready-to-reach state is achieved in a manner in which the left and middle decorative symbols are stopped with the same symbol as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (C2) and (D2). Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (C2) and (D2), different effect characters 104F019 and 104F020 operate with different effect displays after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (C3, D3), the winning symbol combination ("445" in this example) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, when the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory at the end of the first and second time saving states fails, different effects can be performed after the first time saving state and after the second time saving state. Specifically, as a different performance, a performance is performed in which the type of character image displayed during variable display and the motion display mode of the character image are different.

As shown in FIG. 8-22, a variable display based on the pending storage information that is a jackpot or small win among the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends A common performance can be executed during the execution of , and a different performance can be executed during the execution of a variable display based on pending memory information that does not result in a jackpot or small hit. It is possible to increase the expectations of the players as to whether or not the game will be executed.

[Example of control that makes it possible to switch the variable pattern table selected based on the number of variable displays and the number of small hits in the time saving state]

Next, a control example will be described in which the variable pattern table to be selected can be switched based on the variable display frequency and the small hit frequency in the time saving state. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-8, the fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation pattern table) is switched between the variable display time before the final fluctuation in the time saving state and the variable display time of the final fluctuation in the time saving state. Although an example of control is shown, control may be performed to enable switching of the variable pattern table to be selected based on both the number of variable displays and the number of small hits in the time saving state.

For example, in addition to switching the fluctuation pattern judgment table based on the variable display number in the time saving state counted by the first counter, the first and second small winnings in the time saving state counted by the second counter described above may be changed. Control for switching the variation pattern determination table may be executed based on the number of times.

More specifically, for the 99 variable display times set in the first time saving state and the 7 variable display times set in the second time saving state, the first counter is calculated based on the number of times the first counter counts. A fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation pattern table) is created based on the variable display times before the final change based on the end condition of the number of variable display times in the first time saving state and the second time saving control, and the variable display times of the final change in the time saving state. By performing switching control, control is performed to change the type of variation pattern selected between the last variable display time in the time saving state and the previous variable display time. Furthermore, based on the counting number of the second counter, the variable display times when the first and second small hits occur based on the end conditions of the first and second small winnings in the first time saving state, and the number of times before that. By controlling the fluctuation pattern judgment table (variation pattern table) to be switched between the variable display times when the first and second small hits do not occur, when the first and second small hits occur in the time saving state (final fluctuation) Control is performed to change the type of variation pattern selected between the variable display times and the previous variable display times.

By controlling the switching of the fluctuation pattern determination table in this way, it becomes possible to perform a performance in response to the situation of the time-saving state, for example, by making it possible to perform a performance with a fluctuation pattern that corresponds to the situation of the time-saving state, such as the end of the time-saving state. It is possible to control it suitably.

[Example of control that makes it possible to switch to a variable pattern table according to the type of jackpot for the variable display based on the remaining pending storage information after the end of the jackpot game after the jackpot game state ends]

Next, a control example will be described in which, after the end of the jackpot game state, the variable display based on the remaining reservation storage information at the end of the jackpot game can be switched to a variable pattern table according to the type of jackpot. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-8, the fluctuation pattern determination table (fluctuation pattern table) is switched between the variable display time before the final fluctuation in the time saving state and the variable display time of the final fluctuation in the time saving state. An example of control is shown, but after the end of the jackpot game state, the variable display based on the remaining pending storage information at the end of the jackpot game can be switched to a fluctuation pattern judgment table (variation pattern table) according to the type of jackpot. control may be executed.

For example, when the jackpot based on the variable display of the first special symbol is a jackpot type that results in a second time saving state (7 time saving), for example, in the 7 time saving state, it is difficult to decide whether to continue the time saving state or not. A jackpot based on the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the time saving state continues by controlling the switching of a relatively long variation pattern for production suggested by the production to a selectable variation pattern judgment table. is a jackpot type that results in the first time saving state (time saving 99 times), a variation pattern judgment that allows selection of a relatively short variation pattern for presentation that suggests whether the time saving state will continue further or not with a simple presentation. Control may be provided to switch to a table.

Also, when executing a variable display based on the remaining pending storage information after the end of the first time saving state or the second time saving state after the end of the time saving state after the end of the jackpot, the variation pattern according to the type of jackpot Control may be executed to enable switching to the determination table (variation pattern table).

For example, when the jackpot based on the variable display of the first special symbol is a jackpot type that results in the first time saving state (7 time saving), the variable display is based on the remaining pending memory information remaining after the 7 time saving state ends. is executed, a relatively long variation pattern used to suggest whether or not to continue the time-saving state with a complex production is controlled to be switched to a selectable variation pattern judgment table, and the time-saving state continues. When the jackpot based on the variable display of the second special symbol when the machine is in use is a jackpot type that results in the first time saving state (99 time saving), the time saving is performed based on the remaining pending memory information remaining after the 99 time saving state ends. Control may be performed to switch to a selectable variation pattern determination table from a relatively short variation pattern for presentation that suggests whether or not to continue a state with a simple presentation.

If such a change pattern determination table switching control is performed, after a jackpot gaming state ends, the variable display that is executed based on the pending storage information remaining in the pending storage means after the jackpot gaming state ends can be selected. Since it is possible to switch the fluctuation pattern table that corresponds to the type of advantageous state, for example, it is possible to change the fluctuation pattern table according to the type of advantageous state. It is possible to suitably control the performance in response to the gaming state after the end of the advantageous state, such as being able to execute the performance based on the pattern.

[Other examples of end conditions for time saving state]
Next, other examples of the conditions for ending the time-saving state described above will be explained. As an end condition for the time saving state, the end condition for the first time saving state is a change in the variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first variable display) and the variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second variable display). An example is shown in which two conditions are set: the number of display times (substantially the number of variable display times of the second special symbol) is 99 times, and the end condition is that the number of executions of the small winning game state is 1 time. Ta. In addition, in the second time saving state, the end condition is an example in which the number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (substantially the number of variable displays of the second special symbol) is set to 7 times. showed that. As described above, the example in which the end condition of the time saving state is set using the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of executions of the small winning game state has been described above.

However, the conditions for ending the time saving state are not limited to this, but are the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the number of variable displays of only the second special symbol, and the number of times the small winning game state is controlled. It may also be set using These three types of termination conditions may be combined in any way. For example, both the first time saving state and the second time saving state may be ended when any one of three types of end conditions is satisfied. Further, as shown below, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may have different end conditions set among the three types of end conditions. For example, the end condition for the second short state is that the number of variable displays of only the second special symbol is 7 times, and the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times. Two end conditions may be set (the time saving state ends when either condition is met).

The end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 is that immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, the jackpot game state Even if the fluctuating display of the first special symbol is started due to the retention memory based on the first starting prize that can be memorized up to four times before, the seven times of the second special symbol that is easily controlled to a jackpot that is advantageous to the player. This is to ensure that variable display of the number of variable display times can be executed. By doing this, since the variable display of the first special symbol is started due to the reserved memory based on the first starting prize immediately after the start of the time saving state, it is easy to determine a jackpot that is advantageous for the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing. On the other hand, in the first time saving state, two conditions are set: one is that the number of variable displays of only the second special symbol is 99 times, and the other is that the number of times the small winning game state is controlled is one. (The time-saving state ends when either condition is met.) In addition, the first time-saving state has a termination condition that the total number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed fluctuating is 99 times, and a termination condition that the number of fluctuating displays of only the second special symbol is 99 times, Three conditions (the time saving state ends when any one of the conditions is satisfied) may be set, including an end condition that the number of times the small winning game state is controlled is once. In addition, the first time saving state has two end conditions: the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 99 times, and the end condition that the number of times the small winning game state is controlled is 1 time. A condition (the time saving state ends when any of the conditions is satisfied) may be set. Regarding the first time saving state, since the number of times that is the end condition for the number of variable displays is relatively large, like the second time saving state, before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, before the jackpot game state. There is no particular problem even if the variable display of the first special symbol starts due to the retained memory based on the first starting winning that can be memorized at a maximum of 4, and the jackpot via the small hit occurs before the variable display is executed 99 times. It is thought that this will occur.

[Example of time-saving control that does not involve hitting]
Next, as a time saving state, an example will be described in which time saving control is executed without going through a win (big hit, small hit, etc.).
[Example of time-saving control using time-saving symbols]

(A1) In each of the characteristic parts and modifications described above, the transition to the time saving state (high base state) is always performed via the jackpot state or small win state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 operates. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the time-saving state (high base (state). That is, as the time saving state, time saving control that does not involve winning (big hit, small winning, etc.) may be executed.

(A2) In addition, as the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be a part of the winning symbol or may be a part of the small winning symbol.

(A3) In addition, when performing lottery processing related to the derivation display of time-saving symbols, the lottery may be performed using random numbers dedicated to the time-saving symbol lottery, or lottery random numbers for losing symbols may be used for these lottery processing. The lottery may be performed using other random numbers for performing a lottery, such as a lottery random number for a jackpot symbol, a lottery random number for a small win symbol, a random number for determining a jackpot lottery, a lottery random number for a falling lottery.

(A4) Also, these time-saving symbols may be of a plurality of types, and may be used in conjunction with a combination of symbols displayed as other symbols, such as small winning symbols and losing symbols. In this case, whether or not to shift to the time saving state may be determined based on the small winning symbols used together. However, when the time saving symbol is won, there is no further lottery to determine whether or not there will be a transition to the time saving state, nor will there be a lottery to determine the number of time reductions.

(A5) In addition, when drawing a time-saving symbol and the setting value can be changed, the probability of drawing a time-saving symbol does not change according to the setting value. The lottery probabilities of these time saving symbols are the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

(A6) Also, regarding the timing of obtaining random numbers when drawing time-saving symbols, whether you use a dedicated random number or another random number, It is acceptable to win a prize in the winning opening (the winning opening, the second starting winning opening).

(A7) In addition, for winning when drawing time-saving symbols, if special random numbers (time-saving random numbers) are used, the winning value is the lottery result using the dedicated random numbers (time-saving random numbers), and When using a small winning symbol random number, a specific small winning symbol random number can be used as a winning value, and when using a random number for a fall lottery judgment value in a time saving symbol lottery, a random number for a falling lottery judgment value can be used as a winning value. , a lottery using a structure, for example, a time-saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the passage of the game ball through the time-saving area may be regarded as a winning of the time-saving symbol.

(A8) In addition, when the lottery of time-saving symbols is carried out using a structure, when the small winning symbol is used together with the time-saving symbol, the variable number of times the time-saving state is displayed (time-saving number) depends on whether or not the time-saving area is passed. Avoid changing.

(A9) In addition, regarding winnings when drawing time-saving symbols, if a winning symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery, the specific losing symbol random number is used as the winning value, and a jackpot random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. In this case, a specific jackpot symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, if these random numbers are used as winning values, performance other than the jackpot probability will vary depending on the settings, so this is only possible if the set values cannot be changed.

(A10) Moreover, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the jackpot determination. In addition, the time-saving symbol lottery is not executed in the time-saving state (high base) or in the high probability state, but only in the low probability low base state, no matter which random number is used for the lottery. . However, if the time saving symbol is derived and displayed in a time saving state, even if the number of time saving times is reset or the lottery is not selected, this may be determined for each gaming machine.

(A11) Also, regarding the number of time saving times when the time saving symbols are derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of time saving times depending on the winning value (symbol) and each gaming state. Further, the time-saving granting conditions can be made different for each time-saving symbol.

(A12) Furthermore, when the number of time-saving symbols differs depending on the time-saving symbol, the lottery for distributing the time-saving symbol can be changed between special symbol 1 and special symbol 2.

(A13) Furthermore, even when the same time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of times saved may be given differently depending on the gaming state at that time. However, it is required that it be predetermined for the gaming state.

(A14) Moreover, a lottery result of "time saving number of times 0" can be included as a lottery result of a time saving symbol in a low probability low base state.

(A15) In addition, a lottery for deriving the time-saving end symbol (time-saving end lottery) is executed, and the number of times is set as the number of times after the time-saving start until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed, or until the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. good. In other words, the number of time reductions may not be set, but may be unlimited in principle.

(A16) Furthermore, the number of times of time saving and the granting conditions may be different between the time saving state controlled by the time saving symbol and the time saving state controlled by the occurrence of a jackpot.

(A17) Furthermore, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing at which the time-saving state is controlled is when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where a small winning symbol random number is used for the lottery of time saving symbols, and when the small winning is won and the time saving state is to be entered, the end of the small winning operation is the timing at which the time saving state is controlled.

(A18) In addition, in the case of a lottery using a structure, the timing at which the time saving state is controlled is the timing at which the operation of the structure ends in the game state in which the structure is operated (for example, the small winning state).

(A19) In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability low base state for a predetermined variable display number of times after winning a jackpot (so-called fixed number fixed variable display machine (ST machine)), the high probability It is a low base state, and after the high probability low base state is finished after variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the time saving state may be controlled.

(A20) In addition, when a time-saving limiter function is installed and a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of times of the time-saving limiter is updated.

(A21) Also, the symbol confirmation time of the time saving symbol may be set to a different time from the symbol confirmation time of other symbols.

[Other time-saving control examples using time-saving symbols]
As other time saving control using time saving symbols, the following control may be executed.

(B1) Based on the fact that a variable display result (special display result) of a time-saving symbol is displayed with a special symbol in the normal state, game control is performed to shift from the normal state to a time-saving state (special state), and the special symbol is displayed in the time-saving state. Based on the variable display result of the time-saving symbol being displayed, game control is not performed to move from the time-saving state to a similar time-saving state (even if the time-saving symbol is displayed, the time-saving state is overwritten (time-saving state It may also be possible to control switching of the gaming state so that it occurs again. Then, different effects may be performed when the variable display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed with the special symbol in the normal state and when the variable display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed with the special symbol in the time-saving state (decorative symbol (For example, in the normal state, a special symbol is displayed as a time-saving symbol, and in the time-saving state, a general missed symbol is displayed.) Thereby, suitable control is possible depending on the state when the variable display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed (for example, the interest is improved by performing the performance depending on whether or not the state has changed).

(B2) In a gaming machine that controls (B1), when the display result of a special symbol is a time-saving symbol, the special symbol displays a common time-saving symbol in the normal state and the time-saving state, and the decorative symbol is in the normal state. Different symbols may be displayed as a display result depending on the time-saving state and the time-saving state (for example, a decorative symbol may display a special symbol corresponding to the time-saving symbol in the normal state, but in the time-saving state, it may simply display a missed symbol, etc.). (e.g., not displaying the pattern corresponding to the pattern). This prevents the player from feeling a loss due to the display results of the decorative symbols in the time-saving state, and can suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(B3) In the gaming machine that controls (B1), in the normal state, an effect is performed that suggests whether or not the display result of the decorative symbol will be a special symbol (time-saving symbol); however, in the time-saving state, the decorative symbol It may be arranged not to perform an effect that suggests whether or not the display result will be a special symbol (time-saving symbol). This prevents the player from feeling a loss due to the display result of the decorative symbols due to the performance in the time-saving state, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(B4) In the gaming machine that controls (B1), the fixed display time of the decorative pattern (the time to maintain the display state after displaying the fixed surface result) is now different between the normal state and the time-saving state. May be controlled. This prevents the player from feeling a loss due to the display of decorative symbols in a time-saving state, and can suppress a decline in game interest.

(B5) After performing the first variable display using the first special symbol and after performing the second variable display using the second special symbol, it is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player, and the normal state Based on the display of a variable display result (special display result) of a time-saving symbol with a special symbol, game control is performed to shift from the normal state to a time-saving state (special state), and in the time-saving state, the time-saving symbol is variable with a special symbol. Based on the display result, do not perform game control that moves the time-saving state to a similar time-saving state (such as overwriting the time-saving state even if a time-saving symbol is displayed (such as overwriting the time-saving state so that the time-saving state will occur again). (b) without controlling the switching of the gaming state. Then, the second variable display has a higher rate of displaying the variable display results of the time-saving symbols than the first variable display, and the information regarding the variable display is stored as pending memory information, and when the time-saving state ends, the variable display result is displayed. It is possible to perform different effects depending on whether or not the information is stored (it is possible to specify that the time saving control will continue to be displayed when shifting to the time saving control, and that the time saving control will not be executed when not shifting to the time saving control) During the time saving state, a right hitting game is played in response to the right hitting notification (information that instructs right hitting), and when the time saving state ends, a variable display based on the stored pending memory information is displayed. Until it's all over. It is also possible to not provide left-handed hitting notification (notification that instructs left-handed hitting). Thereby, suitable control is possible depending on the state when the variable display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed (for example, the interest is improved by performing the performance depending on whether or not the state has changed).

(B6) After performing the first variable display using the first special symbol and after performing the second variable display using the second special symbol, it is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player, and the normal state Based on the display of a variable display result (special display result) of a time-saving symbol with a special symbol, game control is performed to shift from the normal state to a time-saving state (special state), and in the time-saving state, the time-saving symbol is variable with a special symbol. Based on the display result, do not perform game control that moves the time-saving state to a similar time-saving state (such as overwriting the time-saving state even if a time-saving symbol is displayed (such as overwriting the time-saving state so that the time-saving state will occur again). (b) without controlling the switching of the gaming state. Then, the second variable display has a higher rate of displaying the variable display results of the time-saving symbols than the first variable display, and the information regarding the variable display is stored as pending memory information, and when the time-saving state ends, the variable display result is displayed. It is possible to perform different effects depending on whether or not the information is stored (it is possible to specify that the time saving control will continue to be displayed when shifting to the time saving control, and that the time saving control will not be executed when not shifting to the time saving control) During the time-saving state, a right-handed game is played in response to the right-handed notification, until all the variable displays based on the remaining pending storage information stored when the time-saving state ends are completed. It is also possible to not provide left-handed hitting notification (notification that instructs left-handed hitting). Thereby, suitable control is possible depending on the state when the variable display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed (for example, the interest is improved by performing the performance depending on whether or not the state has changed).

(B7) Execute the left-handed hit notification in the variable display (first variable display) that is executed after the variable display (second variable display) based on the remaining reservation storage information stored when the time saving state ends. You can. As a result, instructions on how to hit the ball are given in a suitable manner, allowing the game to proceed smoothly and making the game more interesting.

(B8) When the display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed in the variable display (second variable display) based on the remaining reservation memory information stored when the time-saving state ends, and when the variable display based on the remaining reservation memory information is displayed. In the case of a hit (small hit, jackpot) in the variable display (first variable display) in the normal state other than when it is executed, the notification mode of the right-hand hit notification that is executed in response to the hit is different. It may be different. This prevents the player from feeling a loss due to the display result of the decorative symbol due to the performance of the right-hand hit notification mode, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(B9) In the remaining pending memory information stored when the time saving state ends, there is a common effect between when there is pending memory information in which the display result of the time saving symbol is displayed and when there is no such pending memory information. It is possible to execute a different effect after executing (For example, when there is pending memory information in which the display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed in the fourth pending memory information among the four remaining pending memories, the third pending memory Until the variable display based on the information, a common effect suggesting whether or not to return to the time-saving state is executed, and in the variable display based on the fourth suspended memory information, a time-saving state return effect different from the common effect is executed. possible). This prevents the player from feeling a loss due to the display result of the decorative symbol due to the performance of the right-hand hit notification mode, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(B10) An effect upon transition to the time saving state based on the display result of the variable display (second variable display) based on the remaining reservation memory information stored when the time saving state ends, and a variable display based on the remaining reservation memory information. The notification mode of the right-hand hit notification that is executed in response to a win is different from the presentation at the time of transition to the time-saving state based on the display result of the variable display (first variable display) in the normal state other than when it is executed. You can do it like this. As a result, the performance changes depending on the gaming state, so it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(B11) The final display time of the display result in the variable display (second variable display) based on the remaining storage information stored when the time saving state ends (the display state is maintained after displaying the final surface result) The final display time of the display result in the variable display (first variable display) in the normal state other than when the variable display based on the remaining pending storage information is executed may be the same. This makes it possible to suppress an increase in control data.

(B12) During the period in which the variable display (second variable display) based on the remaining pending storage information stored when the time saving state ends, right-handed notification is not executed, and the variable display based on the remaining pending storage information is executed. When the display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed on the display, the right hit notification may be executed during the initial period of the start of the next variable display. As a result, instructions on how to hit the ball are given in a suitable manner, allowing the game to proceed smoothly and making the game more interesting.

(B13) Based on the fact that a variable display result (special display result) of a time-saving symbol is displayed with a special symbol in the normal state, game control is performed to shift from the normal state to a time-saving state (special state), and the variable display result is small. It is possible to perform a common specific performance (reach performance, preview performance) in the case of a winning pattern (specific display result) such as a winning pattern or jackpot pattern, and in the case of a time-saving pattern (special display result), and multiple The proportion of time-saving symbols (special display results) may vary depending on which common specific performance is executed among the types of common specific performances. Then, when the display result of the time-saving symbol is displayed in the variable display, the right hit notification may be executed during the initial period of the start of the next variable display. Thereby, it is possible to suitably control the performance according to the gaming state when the time-saving symbols (special display results) are displayed.

(B14) After executing the common specific performance, the display result may be a winning symbol (specific display result) or a time-saving symbol (special display result). Thereby, variations in the performance results of the variable display are enriched, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(B15) The CPU 103 for game control uses a common fluctuation pattern for the case of a winning symbol (specific display result), the case of a time-saving symbol (special display result), and the case of a losing symbol (predetermined display result). Even if the production control CPU 120 receives a command specifying the same variation pattern from the game control CPU 103, the production control CPU 120 can select a different production in the variable display depending on the type of symbol specification command that specifies the display result. may be made executable. As a result, variations in the effects of the variable display are enriched, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(B16) After executing the common specific effect, it is possible to execute a special effect that can be executed when a time-saving symbol (special display result) is obtained. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by the special performance after the execution of the common specific performance.

(B17) Depending on the type of the common specific performance, a special performance that can be executed when a time-saving symbol (special display result) is obtained may be executed in some cases, and may not be executed in other cases (for example, multiple types of special effects may be executed). (For example, when performing a super reach performance that has a high expectation of winning, a special performance is not executed.) As a result, the feeling of anticipation of winning is maintained without execution of a performance that only excessively stimulates the time-saving state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(B18) Depending on the type of the common specific performance, the degree of expectation (ratio) of the time-saving symbol (special display result) when the special performance is executed may be different. As a result, the feeling of anticipation of winning is maintained without execution of a performance that only excessively stimulates the time-saving state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(B18) Depending on the type of the common specific performance, the degree of expectation (ratio) of the time-saving symbol (special display result) when the special performance is executed may be different. As a result, the feeling of anticipation of winning is maintained without execution of a performance that only excessively stimulates the time-saving state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(B19) A predetermined performance different from the common specific performance (for example, an active display whose display mode can be changed depending on the expectation level of winning (a display that has been moved from the display position of the pending display to another display position, and which is currently being executed) The expectation level (proportion) of the time-saving symbol (special display result) is made to differ depending on the performance mode of the display display that can suggest the expectation level of winning corresponding to the variable display of Good too. As a result, the feeling of anticipation of winning is maintained without execution of a performance that only excessively stimulates the time-saving state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(B20) In the special performance that can be executed when the time-saving design (special display result) occurs, after executing the performance (time-saving suggestion performance, etc.) that suggests the time-saving design (special display result), the winning symbol (specific display result) is executed. It may also be possible to perform a performance (such as a special jackpot with a higher gaming value than in a time-saving state) that notifies the player of the display result). As a result, the feeling of anticipation of winning is maintained without execution of a performance that only excessively stimulates the time-saving state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(B21) The CPU 103 for game control can control the time-saving states (special states) in which the number of time-savings (time-saving continuation period) differs depending on the type of the plurality of time-saving symbols (special display results) (for example, the (1st time saving symbol: 50 time savings, 2nd time saving symbol: 100 time savings, etc.), the performance control CPU 120 is given when the time saving symbol stops depending on the type of performance executed (for example, the type of reach performance, etc.) It is also possible to perform effects with different number of time reductions (duration periods). As a result, depending on the type of performance, the player's attention is drawn to the number of times that the game is shortened after that, and it is possible to improve the game's interest.

(B22) Controls the progress of the game by controlling the game to shift from the normal state to the time-saving state (special state) based on the variable display result (special display result) of the time-saving symbol being displayed with the special symbol in the normal state. A command is transmitted from the game control CPU 103 (game control means), and the performance control CPU 120 (performance control means) that receives the command can execute the performance based on the command. The transmitted commands include a special command that can specify transition (control) from the normal state to the time-saving state (special state), and the production control CPU 120 sends multiple types of commands including the special command. When received, based on the pre-reading of the pending memory information, it is specified that a variable display that can shift to a time-saving state (special state) will be executed. Execution may be restricted (not executed at all, only rarely executed, etc.). Thereby, performance control can be suitably executed according to the gaming state when the time-saving symbols (special display results) are displayed.

(B23) Based on the pre-reading of the pending storage information, pre-reading of the pending storage information that has occurred after the pending storage information where it has been specified that a variable display that can be shifted (controlled) to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) will be executed. Execution of the preview performance may be restricted. Then, as the pre-read preview performance while the execution of such a pre-read preview performance is restricted, a common mode of performance may be made possible. Thereby, by restricting performance control that does not correspond to the actual gaming state from being executed as the gaming state changes, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(B24) When the variable display whose prefetch target is based on pending memory information is a variable display in which a time-saving symbol (special display result) is displayed, and when the variable display that is not displayed as if the time-saving symbol (special display result) is displayed. In both the case of display and the case of display, the execution of a prefetch preview effect for pending storage information generated after the relevant pending storage information may be restricted. Thereby, by restricting performance control that does not correspond to the actual gaming state from being executed as the gaming state changes, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(B25) The prefetched preview performance while the execution of the prefetched preview performance is restricted does not execute a performance whose expectation level is higher than a specific expectation level (for example, if the expectation level of the color of the pending display is blue < green < red, the prefetched preview performance is suspended) (e.g., do not change the display color to red). Thereby, by restricting performance control that does not correspond to the actual gaming state from being executed as the gaming state changes, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(B26) The prefetched preview performance while the execution of the prefetched preview performance is restricted does not execute a specific type of performance (for example, if the expectation level of the color of the pending display is blue < green < red, the color of the pending display is set to red. (Do not change, etc.) Thereby, by restricting performance control that does not correspond to the actual gaming state from being executed as the gaming state changes, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

[Example of time-saving control using the variable display count that resulted in a predetermined display result, such as the variable display count that was off]
Next, an example of time saving control using the number of variable displays (the number of consecutive variable displays that result in a loss) that resulted in a predetermined display result (missing display result, small winning display result that does not become a jackpot, etc.) in the normal state will be described. As shown below, the time saving state (special state) is when the number of consecutive variable displays that result in a predetermined display result (missing display result, small win display result that is not a jackpot, etc.) reaches a special number (for example, 1000 times). It may be possible to execute the following condition. Note that the predetermined result may be such that a time saving state (special state) can be executed on the condition that the number of continuations of variable display resulting in a failed display result reaches a special number of times.

(C1) A game is played based on the variable display result becoming a specific display result after performing the first variable display using the first special symbol and after performing the second variable display using the second special symbol. The numerical information of the number of executions of the variable display that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the user and that resulted in a predetermined display result (missing display result, small hit display result that is not a jackpot, etc.) in the normal state is updated, and the numerical information is updated. Based on this, when a special condition is established in which the number of executions (continuation number) of the variable display that resulted in the predetermined display result reaches a special number (for example, 1000 times, etc.), the normal state changes to the time saving state (special state). You may control the game to transfer. The numerical information may be updated both when the predetermined display result is achieved in the first variable display and when the predetermined display result is achieved in the second variable display. As a result, even in situations where either the first variable display or the second variable display is executable, the numerical information of the number of times the predetermined display result is obtained continues to be updated, making it easier for players to be relieved in a time-saving state. , it is possible to increase the player's desire to play. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize relief for the player due to the time saving condition.

(C2) The special condition is established when it is determined based on the numerical information that a predetermined display result different from the specific display result has been displayed a special number of times (for example, 1000 times, etc.). You may also do so. Thereby, when display results that are unfavorable to the player continue, the player can be rescued by shifting to the time saving state (special state), so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(C3) The numerical information may be updated when variable display is executed even in a state different from the normal state (variable probability state, time saving state). This makes it possible to suitably rescue the player when display results that are disadvantageous to the player occur consecutively.

(C4) The numerical information may be initialized when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied. Such an initialization condition may be established by being controlled to the advantageous state. Thereby, it is possible to suppress bailing out when there is no need to rescue the player, such as when the player is in an advantageous situation advantageous to the player, and it is possible to prevent the gambling nature from increasing more than necessary.

(C5) When a special display result (time-saving symbol) different from the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result in the normal state, control to shift to the time-saving state (special state) is executable, and the predetermined condition is may be established when the special display result is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the rescue of the player when there is no need to rescue the player, such as when a time-saving state (special state) that is advantageous to the player occurs, and to prevent the gambling nature from increasing more than necessary. Can be done.

(C6) The predetermined condition may be satisfied when variable display is executed a special number of times. This makes it possible to control the time saving state (special state) until the next advantageous state substantially occurs, thereby increasing the degree of relief to the player.

(C7) When a power outage occurs due to a power outage, etc., various data including the numerical information can be stored as a backup, and when a specific condition such as an initialization operation when the power is turned on is met, the data stored in the backup can be stored. The data may be initialized, and the numerical information may be initialized when the specific condition is satisfied. As a result, the numerical information backed up at the time of power outage is initialized at the time of data initialization and does not remain, thereby suppressing disadvantages to the gaming parlor side.

(C8) Based on the fact that the numerical information has reached the special number of times (for example, 1000 times, etc.), it is possible to control to a time-saving state (special state) for a period equal to or more than the special number of times (for example, further 1000 times or more, etc.); During the time saving state (special state), the time saving state (special state) can be controlled again based on the numerical information becoming the special number of times, and the first time saving state (special state); A different effect may be performed in the second time saving state (special state). As a result, in a game that is in an extremely disadvantageous state such as being controlled by the second time saving state (special state), the variable display time is shorter in the second time saving state than in the first time saving state. etc., it becomes possible to change the appearance of the performance, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game. Note that the same effect may be performed in the first time-saving state (special state) and the second time-saving state (special state) without performing such a performance. This makes it possible to prevent players from becoming more aware of the fact that they are in an extremely disadvantageous state, such as being controlled to a second time-saving state (special state), thereby suppressing a decline in gaming interest. be able to.

(C9) When the value of the special figure process flag is the first numerical value (0 to 2), the first process related to variable display is executed, and when the value of the special figure process flag is a second numerical value (4 or more) different from the first numerical value, ), the second process related to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) is executed, and the special condition is satisfied when the value of the special figure process flag is a third numerical value (3) different from the first numerical value and the second numerical value. A third process for controlling to a time saving state (special state) based on the above is executed. Also. It is possible to separate the game balls into the first route (left side gaming area) and the second route (right side game area), and in the normal state, the game ball is hit in the first route, and in the time saving state (special state), the game ball is hit in the second route. A game is played by hitting a game ball into a path. While the third process is being executed, the time saving state (special state) is not controlled, but a notification to the effect that the shot should be fired on the second route (for example, a right-hand firing notification using a right-hand firing lamp, etc.) is provided. You can also do this. Further, while the third process is being executed, a notification may be made to notify that the time saving state (special state) will be entered. This makes it possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed on the gaming machine and the specifications become complicated. For example, by lighting the right-handed lamp by the CPU 103 for game control, it is possible to perform a presentation that notifies the firing direction earlier (before the actual time saving change starts) when actually transitioning to the time saving state (special state). becomes.

(C10) When the specific display result is displayed in a variable display where the special condition is satisfied, the second process may be executed after the first process, and the third process may not be executed. . As a result, control to an advantageous state is given priority over control to a time-saving state (special state) based on the establishment of special conditions, so the result is not more advantageous to the player, and the player's interest in playing is reduced. The decrease can be suppressed.

(C11) The numerical information is updated when variable display is started, and based on the updated numerical information becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times, the numerical information becomes a specific value. After the variable display ends (the next variable starts, waiting for a customer), the time saving state (special state) is controlled, and when the updated numerical information reaches a specific value corresponding to the special number, the special information (special number reached) flag) from the first numerical value to the second numerical value (flag set), and when controlling to the time saving state (special state), the special information concerned is changed from the second numerical value to the first numerical value (flag reset). It's okay. Thereby, by managing the special information, control for transitioning to the time saving state (special state) can be suitably executed.

(C12) The game control CPU 103 selects and determines a variation pattern of the variable display, and selects and decides a variation pattern of symbol confirmation time that is different between when the special information is the first information and when the second information is the special information. You can do it like this. Thereby, when the variable display of the special number of times is performed, it becomes possible to suitably perform the effect.

(C13) When the value of the special figure process flag is the first numerical value (0 to 2), the first process regarding variable display is executed, and when the value of the special figure process flag is a second numerical value (4 or more) different from the first numerical value, ), the second process related to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) is executed, and when the value of the special pattern process flag is a third numerical value (3) different from the first numerical value and the second numerical value, the special condition is established. A third process for controlling to the original time saving state (special state) is executed. Also. A command is transmitted from the game control CPU 103 (game control means) that controls the progress of the game, and the performance control CPU 120 (performance control means) that receives the command can execute the performance based on the command. Then, it may be possible to transmit specific information (background designation, variation pattern) depending on whether the value of the special figure process flag is the second numerical value or the third numerical value when in the special state. . This makes it possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed on the gaming machine and the specifications become complicated. For example, since different game states can be suitably identified, game control becomes easier. Then, by changing the command according to the game state identified at that time, the performance control CPU 120 (performance control means) can execute suitable performance control according to the game state.

(C14) During the time saving state (special state), when the special condition is satisfied, the value of the special drawing process flag is set to a fourth numerical value different from the first numerical value, the second numerical value, and the third numerical value. By doing so, it may be possible to control the time saving state (special state) again. This makes it possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed on the gaming machine and the specifications become complicated.

(C15) During the time saving state (special state), there is a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above-mentioned specific display result (winning symbol) being displayed, and a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above-mentioned special display result (variable number of display times). It may be possible to perform a different effect depending on when the condition) is satisfied and the time saving state (special state) is controlled (for example, when the time saving state is entered under the condition that the variable display number is equal to or greater than the special number) (In this case, a time-saving state presentation is performed in which the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time-saving state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state, etc.). This makes it possible to perform a time-saving state (special state) according to the game situation, and improves the interest in the game.

(C16) During the time saving state (special state), there is a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above-mentioned specific display result (winning symbol) being displayed, and a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above-mentioned special condition (variable number of display times). It may be possible to make it possible to execute the same effect as when the condition) is satisfied and the time saving state (special state) is controlled (for example, the time saving state is executed under the condition that the variable display number is greater than or equal to the special number of times). (For example, the variation time is the same when the time is shortened and when the time is shortened after the jackpot ends.) As a result, new performance data, etc. are not required, so the development cost does not increase, and the player's interest in the game can be improved by not confusing the player.

(C17) During the time saving state (special state), there is a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above special display result (time saving symbol) being displayed, and a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above special display result (time saving symbol), and a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above special condition (variable display number of times). It may be possible to perform a different effect depending on when the condition) is satisfied and the time saving state (special state) is controlled (for example, when the time saving state is entered under the condition that the variable display number is equal to or greater than the special number) When the time is shortened, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time is shortened after the jackpot ends, etc.). This makes it possible to perform a time-saving state (special state) according to the game situation, and improves the interest in the game.

(C18) During the time saving state (special state), there is a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above special display result (time saving symbol) being displayed, and a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above special display result (time saving symbol), and a case where the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the above special condition (variable display number of times). It may be possible to make it possible to execute the same effect as when the condition) is satisfied and the time saving state (special state) is controlled (for example, the time saving state is executed under the condition that the variable display number is greater than or equal to the special number of times). (When the time is shortened after the jackpot ends, the time-saving state effect is performed with a shorter fluctuation time than when the time-saving state is entered after the jackpot ends.) As a result, new performance data, etc. are not required, so the development cost does not increase, and the player's interest in the game can be improved by not confusing the player.

(C19) When the power is cut off due to a power outage, etc., various data including the numerical information can be stored as a backup, and when the power is turned on, the game control CPU 103 stores predetermined information ( A ram clear command at a cold start, a command to notify the number of fluctuations displayed until the end of the time saving state at a hot start) are used for production control.
Based on the reception of the predetermined information, the production control CPU 120 generates a suggestive production (so-called first appearance in the morning) regarding the number of times the variable display has been executed in a predetermined period after the power is turned on. The background image may be different, the background image may be different, it is easy to perform an effect that suggests whether the object is far or near within a 100-rotation change, etc.). Since the player is given an incentive to play first thing in the morning, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased and the processing load can be prevented from increasing.

(C20) The game control CPU 103 can transmit specific information (a command that can specify information regarding the time saving state) to the performance control CPU 120 in connection with the execution of the variable display, and the performance control CPU 120 Based on the specific information, it may be possible to execute a special performance (such as a performance suggesting the end of the number of time-saving states) related to being controlled to a special state based on the establishment of a special condition. As the specific information, first specific information (first background designation, dedicated countdown effect information), and second specific information (such as a command to count down every 100 rotations) that can specify that the difference between the number of times the variable display has been executed and the special number of times is greater than a predetermined value (for example, 127). Good too. Thereby, by periodically suggesting functions to the player, it is possible to reduce the risk of unknowingly causing a loss, and it is possible to suitably realize command processing.

(C21) The production control CPU 120 enters a time saving state (special state) when a special condition is satisfied based on the fact that variable display has been performed a first predetermined number of times (for example, 300 times, etc.) smaller than the special number of times. It is possible to execute a suggestive effect (for time-saving state suggestive effect control) that suggests that the control will be performed, and before the variable display of the special number of times is executed, a second predetermined number of times smaller than the first predetermined number of times (for example, The suggestion effect can be executed every time the variable display is executed (100 times, etc.). This makes it possible to reduce the risk of unknowingly causing a loss by periodically suggesting functions to the player.

(C22) When the power is cut off due to a power outage, etc., various data including the numerical information can be stored as a backup, and the game control CPU 103 can store the data when a specific condition such as an initialization operation when the power is turned on is satisfied. , the backup stored data can be initialized, and the production control CPU 120 sets the special condition (variable) after the backup stored data is initialized and before the specific display result is displayed. When the time-saving state (special state) is controlled based on the establishment of the conditions for the number of display times), and after the specific display result (winning symbol) is displayed after the backup memorized data is initialized, the special state is Different performances (such as different performances when shifting to the time saving state) are performed when the special state is controlled based on the establishment of a condition and when the time saving state (special state) is controlled based on the establishment of a condition. This makes it possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed on the gaming machine and the specifications become complicated. In addition, since the player can determine whether or not the backup stored data has been initialized based on the different effects, for example, in the case of a gaming machine that allows the setting of the jackpot probability to be changed, the setting will not be changed. Since it is possible to grasp that there is a possibility that the setting has been changed, the number of factors for guessing the settings increases, and the game enjoyment can be improved.

(C23) When the power is cut off due to a power outage, etc., various data including the numerical information can be stored as a backup, and the game control CPU 103 can store the data when a specific condition such as an initialization operation when the power is turned on is satisfied. , the backup stored data can be initialized, and the production control CPU 120 sets the special condition (variable) after the backup stored data is initialized and before the specific display result is displayed. When the time-saving state (special state) is controlled based on the establishment of the conditions for the number of display times), and after the specific display result (winning symbol) is displayed after the backup memorized data is initialized, the special state is Different performances are performed when controlled to a special state based on the establishment of conditions and after controlled to a time-saving state (special state) (the performance after shifting to the time-saving state is different, etc.). This makes it possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed on the gaming machine and the specifications become complicated. In addition, since the player can determine whether or not the backup stored data has been initialized based on the different effects, for example, in the case of a gaming machine that allows the setting of the jackpot probability to be changed, the setting will not be changed. Since it is possible to grasp that there is a possibility that the setting has been changed, the number of factors for guessing the settings increases, and the game enjoyment can be improved.

The time-saving control using the time-saving symbols and the time-saving control using the variable number of displays explained in the above-mentioned "Example of time-saving control without going through winning" are the time-saving control based on the symbol jackpot shown in Figures 8-1 to 8-22 ( (including game control and performance control) and time-saving control (including game control and performance control) based on jackpot via small hit may be applied. Specifically, in addition to the time-saving control based on the above-mentioned symbol jackpot and the time-saving control based on the jackpot via small hit, time-saving control of at least one of the time-saving control using the time-saving symbol and the time-saving control using the variable number of displays. Control may be executed, and regarding the time saving state, game control and production control similar to the time saving control based on the symbol jackpot and the time saving control based on the jackpot via small hit may be executed.

For example, any of the above-mentioned time saving end conditions may be set for each of the time saving control using the time saving symbol and the time saving control using the variable number of times of display. As an example, time-saving control using a variable number of displays has an end condition of 99 variable display times as in the first time-saving state, considering that the purpose is to rescue players who have not won a hit for a while. Two conditions may be set: and an end condition that the number of times the small winning game state is controlled is one. In this way, in the time-saving control using the variable number of displays, it is virtually certain that the next small hit (big hit) will occur due to such an end condition, so the relief of the player can be made more effective. It can be realized in a practical way. Since the time-saving control using the variable number of display times is only intended to help the player, the end condition of 99 variable display times is not enough to prevent the first time-saving state from being advantageous to the player as described above. If an action is taken to aim for a jackpot via a small hit, an advantageous time-saving state such as the first time-saving state may be executed in a loop many times, which may be disadvantageous to the gaming facility. By setting the termination condition that the number of times the small winning game state is controlled is one, it is possible to prevent the game machine from becoming too advantageous to the player and to prevent such a disadvantage to the game parlor.

In addition, time-saving control using time-saving symbols is likely to be executed at a higher rate than time-saving control using a variable number of displays, and it is also important to note that time-saving control using time-saving symbols is not primarily intended to rescue players. In consideration, an end condition of seven variable display times like the second time saving state may be set. In addition, two conditions are set for the time saving control using short symbols: the ending condition is that the number of fluctuation displays is 99 times like the first time saving state, and the ending condition is that the number of times of control of the small winning game state is 1. By setting such termination conditions, it is possible to increase the expectations of the players and improve the interest in the game.

It should be noted that the various game controls and effect controls for the time-saving state as described above may all be selectively executable in one gaming machine, or some controls may be selectively executable. Good too.

[Characteristic effect]
(1) As shown in Figure 8-3, in the first time saving state, the first time saving state ends when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches the first number (99 times). However, in addition to that, the first time saving state ends when the number of executions of the first and second small winnings reaches the second number (one time), which is smaller than the first number, so it becomes a small winning. When the player visually checks the LED display on the normal symbol display 20, the type of jackpot linked to the small win and the time-saving ending conditions after the jackpot (whether the ending conditions are advantageous to the player or not) or not), and confirming that the game situation is disadvantageous to the game hall, such as passing a game ball through the V winning area 104F002 with the aim of creating a specific type of special state such as the first time saving state. Occurrence is limited. In addition, in the second time saving state, when the variable display number of the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display becomes a third number (7 times) which is smaller than the first number, the second time saving state is completed, but the second time saving state does not end when the number of executions of the first and second small winnings reaches the second number (1 time), so the game may be canceled due to trouble with the game ball such as mechanical failure. The occurrence of a gaming situation that is disadvantageous to the player, such as a game ball not passing through the V winning area 104F002 unintentionally by the player, is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to execute a suitable special state that makes it possible to reduce disadvantages for both the player side and the gaming parlor side regarding the end conditions of the time saving state. Furthermore, it is possible to execute either the first or second small win or the third small win, which is less advantageous for the player than the first and second small wins, but the first time saving state is terminated. As a condition for the number of executions of the small winnings, the number of executions of the third small winning is not counted, but the number of executions of the first and second small winnings is counted, so the first time saving state is more advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the game from ending in a low third time saving state, and to further restrict the occurrence of a game situation that is disadvantageous to the player when using a plurality of types of small wins.

(2) As shown in Figures 8-6 (E) and (F), the first special symbol has a higher rate of execution of the third small hit than the second special symbol, so in the time saving state, the first variable display The second variable display is more likely to have a higher advantage than the third small win, and the first and second small wins, which are more advantageous than the third small win, are more likely to be executed, which increases the advantage for the player. It is possible to execute a game that gives a sense of expectation.

(3) As shown in Figures 8-14 (A) and (B), in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, different effects are produced for the first and second small hits and the third small winning. Therefore, for example, it is possible to make the execution of the first and second small hits, which have a higher advantage than the third small win, stand out, and to make the execution of the third small win, which has a lower advantage than the first and second small wins, stand out. It becomes possible to make small winnings less noticeable.

(4) As shown in Figure 8-15, there is a case where the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 in the first and second small hits, and as shown in Figures 8-14 (B) and (C). , since the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 in the third small hit, a different effect is performed, so for example, the game ball in the first and second small wins, which have a higher advantage than the third small hit. It is possible to give the player a feeling of regret that the ball did not pass through the V winning area 104F002, and on the other hand, the game ball passes through the V winning area 104F002 in the third small hit, which has a lower advantage than the first and second small winnings. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed that he did not pass.

(5) As shown in FIGS. 8-7(A) and (B), the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is in the open state in the first small winning gaming state, the second small winning gaming state, and the third small winning gaming state. In other words, the time to control the V judgment winning device 069IW01 to the open state is longer in the first small winning gaming state and the second small winning gaming state than in the third small winning gaming state. For example, it is possible to make it easier for the player to enter the V judgment winning device 069IW01 for the first small win and the second small win, which are more advantageous than the third small win.

(6) As shown in [Example of comparison between the 3rd small win performance in the time saving state and the 3rd small win performance in the normal state], when the 3rd small win occurs in the normal state, the 1st, Since a different performance is performed in the second time saving state from that when the third small win occurs, it is possible to perform a performance that is adapted to the game control state, for example.

(7) As shown in [Example of control that makes it possible to switch the variable pattern table selected based on the variable display number and the number of small wins in the time saving state], the variable display number in the time saving state counted by the first counter is In addition to switching the fluctuation pattern determination table based on the above-mentioned number of first and second small wins in the time saving state counted by the second counter, For example, it is possible to suitably control the performance in response to the situation of the time-saving state, such as making it possible to execute the performance in a variable pattern corresponding to the situation of the time-saving state, such as the end of the time-saving state.

(8) In both the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the game ball can pass through the V winning area 104F002 when the first and second small hits are controlled, as shown in Figure 8-15. In the case where the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 when the first and second small hits are controlled in the first time saving state, and when the game ball is controlled to be the first and second small hits in the second time saving state. When the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002, the same effect can be executed, so the player may feel uncomfortable with the first and second small winning effects in the first and second time saving states. can be made so that it is difficult to feel.

(9) When the time saving state is controlled in both the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the game ball can pass through the V winning area 104F002, and as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A8) and (B8). As shown, when the game ball does not pass the V winning area 104F002 when controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state, and when the game ball does not pass the first and second small winnings in the first time saving state. Since it is possible to perform a different effect depending on the case where the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 when the game ball is controlled, it is possible to execute a different effect depending on the case where the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 when the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 when it is controlled to the small winning game state in the time saving state. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the type of time saving state when the game does not pass.

(10) As shown in Figures 8-17 (A) and (B), when the first and second small winnings are controlled in the first time saving state, and when the first and second small winnings are controlled in the second time saving state. Since it is possible to execute different effects depending on when the game is controlled by .

(11) As shown in [Example of a production that can perform a common production when controlled to make a small hit in the first time saving state and when controlled to make a small win in the second time saving state], the first time saving Since it is possible to perform a common performance when the first and second small wins are controlled in the state and when the first and second small wins are controlled in the second time saving state, the first special state It is possible to execute different performances corresponding to differences in game control states, such as differences in ending conditions between the first special state and the second special state.

(12) As shown in Figures 8-18 and 8-14 (A), when the first and second small hits are controlled in the first time saving state, and when the first and second small hits are controlled in the second time saving state, Since it is possible to execute different performances depending on when the game is controlled by a win, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable with the performance of the special state in the first special state and the second special state. can.

(13) As shown in FIGS. 8-19(A) and (B), when the game ball is controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state, the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 and The information is stored when the first time saving state ends, when the second time saving state ends when the number of variable displays reaches 7 in the second time saving state, and when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends. Since it is possible to execute a common effect while the variable display is being executed based on the pending storage information stored in It is possible to make the performance less likely to feel strange.

(14) As shown in FIGS. 8-20(A) and (B), when the game ball is controlled to the first and second small hits in the first time saving state, the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 104F002 and It is stored when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends, when the first time saving state ends, when the second time saving state ends when the number of variable display times reaches 7 in the second time saving state. Since it is possible to execute a different effect while the variable display is being executed based on the pending memory information stored in the system, the variable display effect based on the pending memory information stored when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the type of special state that has ended.

(15) As shown in [Example of control that makes it possible to switch to a variable pattern table according to the type of jackpot for the variable display based on the remaining pending storage information after the end of the jackpot game state], when the jackpot game state is After the end of the jackpot, it is possible to switch the selected variation pattern table for the variable display that is executed based on the pending storage information remaining in the pending storage means after the jackpot state ends, and the variation pattern table can be changed according to the type of advantageous state. Since it is possible to switch to the pattern table, for example, it is possible to execute a performance with a fluctuating pattern corresponding to the gaming state after the end of an advantageous state such as a special state or a normal state. It is possible to suitably control the performance in accordance with the above.

(16) As shown in Figure 8-21, among the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends, the pending storage information that will result in a jackpot or small win It is possible to perform different performances while executing a variable display based on the winning information, and it is possible to perform a common performance while executing a variable display based on pending storage information that does not result in a jackpot or small hit. It is possible to increase a player's expectations as to whether a different performance will be performed or not.

(17) As shown in Figure 8-22, among the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when the first time saving state or the second time saving state ends, the pending storage information that will result in a jackpot or small win A common performance can be executed while a variable display based on the above is executed, and a different performance can be executed while a variable display based on pending storage information that does not result in a jackpot or small win is executed, so the common performance is executed. It is possible to increase a player's expectations as to whether or not a different performance will be performed.

[Other variations]
[1] The control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-22 includes control for shifting to a jackpot gaming state based on the variable display results of special symbols and decorative symbols (so-called first type gaming). machine control) and a game ball enters a specific winning hole (V winning hole) in a variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the gaming area (V winning hole), and the state shifts to a jackpot game state. The explanation has been given on a game machine that is combined with control (so-called second type game machine control). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-22 may be performed on a so-called second type gaming machine.

[2] Setting values such as the jackpot probability due to the above-mentioned symbol jackpot can be changed in multiple stages, for example, as in the example where there are six setting stages from setting value 1 to setting value 6. good. Further, the set value of the small hit probability described above may be set and changeable in a plurality of stages, for example, as in the example in which there are six setting stages of setting value 1 to setting value 6. The setting value of the small hit probability may be changeable in height depending on the setting value of the jackpot probability, or may be changeable without corresponding to the setting value of the jackpot.

[3] As mentioned above, for example, the example in which the performance in the 3rd small win is different between the normal state and the first and second time saving states, and the first and second prizes where V winning is possible in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. Examples where the performance is different depending on the game control, such as an example where the performance is different when the small hit does not result in a V prize, and an example where the performance is different for the third small win between the normal state and the first and second time saving states. An example in which the display manner of decorative patterns is different and an example in which the display manner regarding character images is different have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to these different effects, effects that cause the background image displayed on the image display device 5 to be different may be performed.

[4] As mentioned above, for example, the example in which the performance in the third small win is different between the normal state and the first and second time saving states, and the first and second prizes where V winning is possible in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. Examples where the performance is different depending on the game control, such as an example where the performance is different when the small hit does not result in a V prize, and an example where the performance is different for the third small win between the normal state and the first and second time saving states. An example in which the display manner of decorative patterns is different and an example in which the display manner regarding character images is different have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to these different effects, effects that cause the background image displayed on the image display device 5 to be different may be performed.

[5] Change the background image to white as an effect when there is no V win during the V win detection validity period in the first and second small wins as shown in Figures 8-15 and 8-16. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a V-win is not won during the V-win detection validity period in the first and second small winnings, the effect is to indicate that the player is in a disadvantageous state without winning a V-win. Other effects may be performed as long as they are shown.

[6] Instead of displaying the eye-catching image as described above, other images may be used to produce the small winning game state of the third small winning as shown in Figures 8-14 (B) and (C). May be displayed. The other image etc. may be any effect that makes it noticeable that the player has won a small hit.

[7] When a jackpot occurs via a small hit in the first time saving state (99 time saving state) as shown in Fig. 8-17(A), the effect is limited to the effect shown in Fig. 8-17(A). However, other effects may be performed as long as they are simple effects, such as simply displaying a character image such as "Win". For example, in a time saving state that can continue until a large number of variable displays end, such as the first time saving state, a jackpot via a small hit will almost always occur before the end condition of the variable display number is reached in relation to the small hit probability. Since this is expected, for example, it is not very effective to perform a reach effect for a period of time to encourage whether or not the player will win, so it is desirable to execute the effect as simple as possible.

[8] When a jackpot occurs via a small hit in the first time saving state (99 time saving state) as shown in Fig. 8-17(A), the effect is limited to the effect shown in Fig. 8-17(A). However, if you lose in the first time saving state (99th time saving state), such a reach effect may not be executed or may be extremely slow. It may be set so that it can be executed at a low rate.

(Explanation regarding association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to a characteristic part may be combined with a part or all of each configuration related to other characteristic parts as appropriate. Individual feature parts that are combined or not combined in this way may be combined with some or all of the configurations regarding other feature parts as appropriate.

The embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims are included.

4A 1st special symbol display device, 4B 2nd special symbol display device, 103 CPU 103, 1 Pachinko gaming machine, F002 V winning area 104, 069IW01 V judgment winning device,
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A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player after performing a first variable display by a first variable display means and after performing a second variable display by a second variable display means. ,
At least after performing the second variable display, control is possible to a special state different from the advantageous state,
The special state is capable of changing into a first state in which it is difficult for the game medium to enter and a second state in which it is easier for the game medium to enter, and has a specific area through which the entered game medium can pass. variable means capable of changing from the first state to the second state;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the passage of gaming media through the specific area in the variable means;
special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the second variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state;
special state terminating means capable of terminating the special state;
A means for executing a performance ,
The second variable display is a variable display that tends to be more advantageous to the player than the first variable display,
The special state control means is capable of controlling a first special state and a second special state as the special state,
The special state terminating means includes:
In the first special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a first number, the first special state is ended;
In the first special state, when the number of times the special state is executed becomes a second number that is smaller than the first number, the first special state is terminated;
In the second special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a third number, which is smaller than the first number, the second special state is ended;
The performance execution means is
When the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the first special state, and when the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the second special state It is possible to perform a common non-passing effect in the case of not passing through,
In the special state, it is possible to perform a special state performance,
A common image can be displayed in the special state performance and the non-passage performance,
When displaying the common image, different images can be displayed for the special state effect and the non-passage effect;
A gaming machine characterized by : A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player after performing a first variable display by a first variable display means and after performing a second variable display by a second variable display means. ,
At least after performing the second variable display, control is possible to a special state different from the advantageous state,
The special state is capable of changing into a first state in which it is difficult for the game medium to enter and a second state in which it is easier for the game medium to enter, and has a specific area through which the entered game medium can pass. variable means capable of changing from the first state to the second state;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the passage of gaming media through the specific area in the variable means;
special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the second variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state;
special state terminating means capable of terminating the special state;
A performance execution means ,
The second variable display is a variable display that tends to be more advantageous to the player than the first variable display,
The special state control means is capable of controlling a first special state and a second special state as the special state,
The special state terminating means includes:
In the first special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a first number, the first special state is ended;
In the first special state, when the number of times the special state is executed becomes a second number that is smaller than the first number, the first special state is terminated;
In the second special state, when the number of variable displays of the first variable display and the second variable display reaches a third number, which is smaller than the first number, the second special state is ended;
The performance execution means is
When the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the first special state, and when the game medium does not pass through the specific area when controlled to the special state in the second special state It is possible to perform different non-passing effects depending on the case where the
In the special state, it is possible to perform a special state performance,
A common image can be displayed in the special state performance and the non-passage performance,
When displaying the common image, different images can be displayed for the special state effect and the non-passage effect;
A gaming machine characterized by :

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