JP4589658B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information based on winning of a game ball at a start opening.

  In general, a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine is known to have a variable display device that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, characters) in a variable manner. In a pachinko gaming machine, when the result of a variable display game is a special result, for example, when a plurality of pieces of identification information that are displayed in a variable manner are all displayed as the same identification information and stopped, the special gaming state is called a so-called big hit Occurs, giving players the opportunity to earn a lot of profit.

  In addition, the variable display game is executed when a game ball is won (start winning) at the start winning opening, but during the variable display game or in a special game state, the variable display game is immediately displayed even after the start winning. Since the game cannot be started, it is assumed that the right to start the variable display game (starting right) is generated when winning is started in such a state, and this starting right is set to a predetermined upper limit (for example, four). The starting memory is stored within the range. Then, when the start memory is stored at the end of the variable display game or at the end of the special game state, that is, when the variable display game can be started, the variable display game corresponding to the stored memory is started. It is supposed to be. Then, when starting the variable display game, one corresponding start memory is deleted (1 is subtracted from the start memory number).

In addition, when storing the start memory, a random number value for determining the big hit and the loss of the variable display game is extracted and stored, but the number of stored start memories has an upper limit number. When a game ball is won at the start winning opening in a state of exceeding, the start memory is not stored, and the random value for determining the big hit is not extracted.
Therefore, in the state in which the stored start memory number reaches the upper limit number, the player does not increase the start memory number even if the game ball is won further in the start winning opening, that is, in the starting winning opening. Even if a prize is won, it feels like a loss because the variable display game is not played correspondingly. For this reason, when the stored start memory number reaches the upper limit number or near the upper limit number, the player may perform so-called stop-off, which temporarily stops the game ball. Here, when the stored start memory number reaches the upper limit, the player thinks that he has lost if he does not stop, and he does not think he has lost if he stops, but the operation of stopping Will be annoying to do.

On the other hand, while the game machine is stopped, the game ball is not fired, so it is the same state as the state where the game machine is not in operation (the state where the player is not playing), and it is stopped for a long time. If this happens, the operating rate of the actual gaming machine will decrease, which will be a disadvantage of the amusement store. In particular, when the so-called reach state is reached, the execution time of the variable display game may become long. In such a case, the time until the next variable display game is executed and the start memory number is reduced. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the player will stop for a long time, which will help to lower the operating rate of the gaming machine.
Here, there has been proposed a gaming machine that includes two variation display devices (pattern display devices) in one gaming machine and can store up to the maximum number of start memories independently corresponding to each variation display device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
In such a gaming machine, if the upper limit number (4) of the starting memory number in each variable display device is the same as the upper limit number (4) in one gaming machine, the starting memory number is substantially the same. Can be doubled.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-277207 (page 18, FIG. 1)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, not only the player may stop when both the starting memory numbers corresponding to both of the variable display devices reach the upper limit number, Even if only the starting memory count for one of the variable display devices reaches the upper limit, the game is continued as it is, and the game ball is won at the starting winning opening for the variable display device whose upper limit is the upper limit. If this happens, the player will feel that he / she has lost, and even if the starting memory number corresponding to one of the variable display devices is close to the upper limit number or close to the upper limit number, the player may stop There is. Therefore, it is not only difficult to solve the problem of stopping when the number of starting memories becomes the upper limit, but the stopping frequency is higher than when one variable display device is provided. There is a possibility of becoming.

  An object of the present invention is to reduce the frequency at which a player stops at a gaming machine equipped with a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, It is to increase the operating rate of gaming machines.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a first variation display means capable of displaying a first variation display game based on a plurality of identification information based on establishment of the first start condition;
A second variable display means capable of displaying a second variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition;
Start storage means capable of storing a right to start the first variable display game within a predetermined number of ranges based on the establishment of the first start condition;
With
When a special result is derived in the first variable display game, a first special gaming state that can give a player a profit is generated when a special result is derived in the first variable display game, while a special result is derived in the second variable display game In a gaming machine adapted to generate a second special gaming state capable of giving a player a profit,
Forcibly stopping means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game when the first start condition is satisfied and the number of memories stored in the start storage means exceeds a predetermined number ;
Forced to suspend the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game when the forced stop state occurs in the stop invalid period set for a predetermined period from the start of the second variable display game Suspension right suspension means,
Equipped with a,
The forced stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game based on the right of forced stop held by the forced stop right holding means when the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped. It is characterized by that.

Here, “when the first start condition is satisfied, the number of stored start storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number” means, for example, that the upper limit number of storage of the start storage means is 4, and the predetermined number When 3 is set, it is a case where a starting condition for setting the number of memories to 3 or 4 is satisfied.
If the start condition is satisfied when the start memory is the upper limit number (when an overflow prize is generated), the start memory number does not increase, so “when the first start condition is satisfied, the memory of the start storage means is stored. It is not included in “when the number exceeds a predetermined number”.
In addition, “when the forced stop state occurs” means that the first start condition in which the number of memories in the start storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number is satisfied, or the number of memories in the start storage means is the upper limit number. This is a case where a predetermined condition for forcibly stopping the second variable display game is satisfied, such as when the first start condition is satisfied in the state where the first start condition is satisfied.

  In this way, when the first start condition is established, the second variable display game is forcibly stopped when the number of stored start rights for the first variable display game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. By providing the stop means, it is possible to prevent a stop due to an increase in the start memory for the first variation display game, and it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine in the gaming store.

That is, by forcibly stopping the second variable display game under the above-described conditions, there is a possibility that a special result is derived for the second variable display game and a second special game state is generated at that time. At this time, if the player makes a so-called stop in a state in which the starting memory number for the first variable display game can be a predetermined number or more, there is a possibility that the profit due to the second special gaming state cannot be obtained. . In particular, when the second special game state is set to a short period, there is a possibility that even if the special result of the second variation display game is viewed from the stopped state and the game ball is restarted, it may not be in time. Therefore, the player continues the game even in a state in which the number of starting memories can be a predetermined number or more, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
As described above, when the second variable display game is forcibly stopped in the stop invalid period set for a predetermined period after the second variable display game is started, Since the right to forcibly stop is suspended and the forcible stop is enabled, the forcible stop is performed based on the right, so that the game contents can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  A second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the forcible stop means is configured such that the second variable display game is displayed when the number of memories stored in the start storage means reaches an upper limit number. Is forcibly stopped.

Here, “when the storage number of the start storage means reaches the upper limit number” means that, for example, when the upper limit number of the start storage number is 4, the first start condition when the start storage number is 3 This is the case when
It should be noted that when the start memory number is 4 (upper limit value), the case where the first start condition is satisfied (when there is an overflow prize) is not included.

  As described above, when the number of memories stored in the start storage means reaches the upper limit, the player can stop the player as in the effect of claim 1 by forcibly stopping the second variable display game. It is possible to prevent hitting. Further, since the forced stop of the second variable display game can be prevented from being frequently executed, it is possible to prevent the player from gaining too much profit by the forced stop of the second variable display game.

The invention according to claim 3 is a first variation display means capable of displaying the first variation display game based on a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition,
A second variable display means capable of displaying a second variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition;
Start storage means capable of storing a right to start the first variable display game within a predetermined number of ranges based on the establishment of the first start condition;
With
When a special result is derived in the first variable display game, a first special gaming state that can give a player a profit is generated when a special result is derived in the first variable display game, while a special result is derived in the second variable display game In a gaming machine adapted to generate a second special gaming state capable of giving a player a profit,
Forcibly stopping means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game when the number of memories of the start storage means is an upper limit when the first start condition is satisfied ;
Forced to suspend the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game when the forced stop state occurs in the stop invalid period set for a predetermined period from the start of the second variable display game Suspension right suspension means,
Equipped with a,
The forced stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game based on the right of forced stop held by the forced stop right holding means when the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped. It is characterized by that.

Here, “when the first start condition is satisfied, the number of stored start-up storage means is the upper limit number” means that, for example, when the upper limit number of start-up storage numbers is four, This is a case where the first start condition is satisfied when the number of memories is 4. In other words, this is the case when there is an overflow prize.
In addition, “when the forced stop state occurs” means that the first start condition in which the number of memories in the start storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number is satisfied, or the number of memories in the start storage means is the upper limit number. This is a case where a predetermined condition for forcibly stopping the second variable display game is satisfied, such as when the first start condition is satisfied in the state where the first start condition is satisfied.

As described above, when the first start condition is satisfied, when the storage number of the start storage means is the upper limit number, forcibly stopping means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game is provided. Thus, similarly to the effect of the first aspect, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping.
In addition, even if a plurality of first start conditions exceeding the upper limit number of start memory numbers for the first variable display game are satisfied, the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game is given to each. The player will not feel dissatisfied.
As described above, when the second variable display game is forcibly stopped in the stop invalid period set for a predetermined period after the second variable display game is started, Since the right to forcibly stop is suspended and the forcible stop is enabled, the forcible stop is performed based on the right, so that the game contents can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the first and second variable winning devices that are convertible between an open state and a closed state are provided. When the first special gaming state occurs, the first variable winning device is converted to the open state based on a predetermined rule, while the second special gaming state occurs. The second variable winning device is converted to the open state so that the benefit given to the player is less than when the first special gaming state occurs.

Here, the “predetermined rule” defines the conversion operation of the variable winning device in the special game state, and for example, either 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening or 10 game balls are won. Opening until one is done is one round and this is repeated up to 15 rounds.
In addition, “to reduce the profits to be granted” means, for example, shortening the opening time of the above-mentioned variable winning device in one round, reducing the number of game balls that can be won, and the maximum number of rounds Reducing the number of winning balls per game ball won in the variable winning device.

As described above, the second variation display game can be forcibly stopped in order to prevent the player from making a stop and the second variation display game is executed more times. Along with this, the number of occurrences of the second special gaming state also increases.
Therefore, in this way, the profit given to the player in the second special game state is made smaller than that in the first special game state, so that the disadvantage of the game store becomes too large. Can be prevented.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a variation time when the first variation display game is played in a normal mode is as follows. Fluctuation time setting means for setting a long fluctuation time of the second fluctuation display game is provided.

Here, the “normal mode” is a mode in which the result of the variable display game is out of reach and the reach state is not achieved.
As described above, by providing the variation time setting means for setting the variation time of the second variation display game to be longer than the variation time when the first variation display game is played in the normal mode, the forced stop is performed. Excluding the chance of stopping the second variable display game per unit time can be reduced.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from gaining a profit other than the forced suspension of the second variable display game and increasing the disadvantage of the game shop.
In addition, since the chance of stopping the second variable display game per unit time is reduced, it is possible to give a large profit to the player in the second special game state. The privilege can be increased, and further stopping can be prevented.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the variation time setting means is configured such that the first variation display game corresponds to the execution time of the second variation display game. When it is not executed, the variation time is set shorter than that when it is executed.

As described above, when the first variation display game is executed when the first variation display game is not executed with respect to the execution time of the second variation display game, the variation time setting means By setting a shorter variation time, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.
That is, when the first variation display game is not executed, the player pays attention to the second variation display game, but the variation time of the second variation display game executed at this time is too long. If this happens, the interest of the player will decrease.
Therefore, by shortening the variation time of the second variation display game executed at this time by the variation time setting means, the player can quickly know the result of the second variation display game, and the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects , wherein when the second variable display game is started, the compulsory suspension right holding means is used. When the right to forcibly stop is held, a variation time shorter than usual is set.

Here, setting the variation time shorter than usual for the second variation display game forcibly stops the second variation display game.
Thus, when starting the second variation display game, if the right to forcibly stop is held in the forcible stop right holding means, by setting a change time shorter than usual, It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.
That is, for example, when the right to forcibly stop is generated in a state where the second variable display game is not executed, if this right is lost, the player feels dissatisfied and the start-up memory is predetermined. When it reaches the number, it comes to stop.
In such a case, if the right to forcibly stop can be reserved and the second execution game is started next, if a short execution time is set, the player may feel dissatisfied. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping even when the second variation display game is not being executed.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the second special game state occurs based on the operation of the forced stop means, the second variable prize device. The conversion mode selection means for selecting the conversion mode to the open state from any of a plurality of conversion modes and selecting the conversion mode according to the execution time of the first variable display game The conversion mode selection means selects a conversion mode that is more advantageous for the player as the execution time of the first variation display game becomes longer.

  Here, the “execution time of the first variation display game” is, for example, 0 to 5 seconds in the case of normal variation (when not in the reach state), 5 to 10 seconds in the case of reach variation, and 10 in the case of special reach variation. More than a second.

  As described above, in consideration of the execution time of the first variable display game, the longer the execution time of the first variable display game is, the more the second variable prize winning device converts to be more advantageous for the player. For example, it is possible to convert favorably for the player in the reach state than in the normal state, or advantageous change for the player in the case of the special reach than the reach state. It is possible to effectively prevent stoppage by converting the player more favorably when there is a possibility of being hit.

Invention of claim 9, a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the first starting winning to establish the first start condition based on the winning of the game ball A normally variable winning device that can be converted into an open state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the first start winning opening, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win in the first starting winning opening;
With
After the completion of the first special gaming state, a specific gaming state is generated in which the conversion time when the normal variation winning device is converted to the open state is extended more than usual.

As described above, after the first special gaming state is completed, a specific gaming state (so-called normal time short state) that extends the conversion time in which the normally variable winning device is in the open state can be generated. It is possible to increase the number of starting memories by increasing the number of winning game balls to the starting winning opening. Therefore, it becomes easy to acquire the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game, and the player can be in an advantageous state.
Note that when a probability variation state occurs in which the probability that the first variation display game is a big hit is higher than normal, a specific game state (normally short time state) also occurs unconditionally.

According to the present invention, when the first start condition is satisfied, the second variable display game is forcibly stopped when the start memory number becomes a predetermined number or more. It is possible to prevent the stopping.
Even if the second variable display game cannot be stopped immediately, the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game can be suspended, so that the player does not feel dissatisfied and stops. Can be prevented.
Furthermore, since the conversion mode of the second variable winning device can be changed according to the execution time of the first variable display game, it is possible to effectively prevent the stoppage even when the reach state is long. .
From the above, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine in the gaming store from being lowered.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 shows a game area 10 surrounded by a guide rail 5 which is provided on the front side of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine and which is a part for launching a game ball and playing a game.
In addition, a machine frame that is an outer frame of a pachinko gaming machine and fixed to an island facility, a glass frame that covers the front surface of the game area 10, an upper plate that is provided below the game area 10 and accommodates game balls, and a lower plate In addition, an operation panel having an operation handle for a player to perform a launch operation is not shown.

In the game area 10, the special figure start gate 3, the general figure storage display 13, the ordinary variable prize device 7 (special figure 1 start prize mouth), the special figure 2 start prize mouth (second start prize mouth) 55, special FIG. 1 memory display (first memory display) 11, special figure 2 memory display (second memory display) 53, special symbols (first variation display game) The first variation display device 4 (special symbol display device) for displaying the special figure: identification information), the state where the special winning opening 6b is closed depending on the result of the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 (a disadvantageous state for the player) A special symbol (special diagram: identification information) is displayed as the first variable winning device 6 for converting from the open state to the open state (a state advantageous to the player), and the special display 2 variable display game (second variable display game). Depending on the result of the second variable display device 50, the variable display game of FIG. A second variable winning device 54 for converting the state where the winning opening 54b is closed (a state disadvantageous for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous for the player), and an out hole 9 for collecting the out ball are provided. Yes.
In addition, the game area 10 is provided with a general winning opening (not shown), a decoration lamp / LED 12 (shown in FIG. 2), a ball-direction changing member called a windmill, a number of obstacle nails, and the like.

  In the normal start gate 3, a normal start gate sensor 3a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 3 is provided. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10 passes through the usual figure start gate 3, a usual figure change display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played, the normal variation display game has not ended, or the normal variation display game has been hit, and the normal variation winning device 7 When the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 3 when the normal figure start gate 3 is less than the upper limit number of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start memory is stored. One is stored. Then, the universal memory display 13 displays that there is a universal diagram start memory.

  In the normal-variable display game, the lighting state of normal symbols (for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) is predetermined in a general-purpose display region 4b provided at the lower left of the display region of the first variable display device 4 to be described later. After time (for example, 30 seconds) is changed and displayed, stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure variation display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing member 7a of the normal variation prize winning device 7 described later is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and the variation display game of FIG. 1 can be easily started.

The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a and a general electric (ordinary electric accessory) solenoid (illustrated in FIG. 2: general electric power SOL 7c) for operating the opening / closing member 7a. However, the state where the game ball is closed at an interval enough to allow one game ball to flow in (a disadvantageous state for the player) is always maintained, but the result of the above-mentioned normal-variable display game shows a predetermined stop display mode (for example, , “7”), it is changed to a state in which the game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player) by opening in a reverse “C” shape. ing.
The ordinary variable winning device 7 also serves as a starting winning port (first starting winning port) shown in FIG. That is, based on detecting a game ball by a special figure 1 start winning opening sensor (first starting winning opening sensor) 7b (shown in FIG. 2) provided in the inside (winning area) of the normal variable winning apparatus 7; The right to start the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 is generated (the first start condition is satisfied).

  The starting right for starting the variable display game of FIG. 1 is the start memory means as the special figure 1 start memory (start memory of the first variable display game) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Is stored in a memory (RAM 21b) of a later-described game control device 20. Therefore, when a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7 in a state where the variation display game of FIG. 1 can be started and the number of starting memories of FIG. 1 is stored, and the number of special figure 1 start memories is incremented by 1 and the variable display game of special figure 1 is immediately started based on the special figure 1 start memory. The start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, the state in which the variable display game in FIG. 1 cannot be started immediately, for example, the state in which the variable display game in FIG. 1 has already been played and the variable display game in FIG. When a game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 7 in the gaming state (first special gaming state), the special figure 1 start memory number (the start memory number of the first variable display game) is the upper limit number. If it is less, the special figure 1 start memory number is incremented by 1, and one special figure 1 start memory is stored. Then, when the special figure 1 start memory number is 1 or more, the state in which the variable display game of special figure 1 can be started (the end of the previous variable display game of special figure 1 or the special game state of special figure 1). (End), the special figure 1 start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game is started based on the stored special figure 1 start memory. Here, the “special game state of special figure 1” is a special game state that occurs when the variable display game of special figure 1 (special symbol 1) has a special result.

Further, the number of special figure 1 start memories stored in the start memory means as described above is notified to the player by a special figure 1 storage display 11 provided in the game area 10.
The special figure 1 memory display 11 is provided with a number (four) of light emitting members (LEDs) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure 1 starting memories, and by turning on / off the LED or changing the emission color, etc. Special figure 1 The number of starting memories can be displayed.

The first variable display device 4 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display 41 and a display screen 42 that can change display contents. The display content on the display screen 42 is controlled by the display control device 40.
The first variable display device 4 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display 41, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT, or a mechanical display such as a rotary display device using a drum. The expression fluctuation display device 4 may be used.
Of the display screen 42 of the first variation display device 4, the central portion is a special view display area 4a for displaying the contents of the variation display game of FIG. It is a general map display area 4b to be displayed.

  A plurality of types of identification information are displayed on the display screen 42 based on the fact that the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10 enters the normal variable winning device 7 that also serves as the starting winning port in FIG. It is possible to execute the variable display game of Special Figure 1 that displays a variable (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.). Note that the variable display game of the special figure 1 is performed by causing a plurality of types of identification information to be displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time in the special figure display area 4 a of the display screen 42. And, as a result of this variable display game of FIG. 1, when the display mode of the display screen 42 becomes a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers “7, 7, 7”, etc.) A special game state (so-called big hit state) that enables the player to acquire a large amount of game media (game balls) by operating the first variable winning device 6 (so-called big hit state) is generated. Further, the first variable display device 4 can display characters, images (including background images and character images), etc., when the identification information is displayed and when the identification information is not displayed. ing.

  As the variable display game of the special figure 1, for example, the special figure display area 4a of the display screen 42 is divided into a left area, a middle area, and a right area, and numbers 1 to 12 in each area (special figure: identification) (Information) is sequentially displayed in a variable manner, and then the variable display in each of the three regions is sequentially stopped (for example, stopped in the order of the left region, the right region, and the middle region), and one number is displayed in each region as a stop symbol As is done. Also, when the change display of the two areas is stopped, and the remaining one area is changing, the numbers of the two stopped areas stop at the same number, and the change display of the remaining areas is also the same number. When it stops, when it becomes the state (reach state) which will be in a special game state, the stop method of the symbol which stops last can be changed. Examples of such a change in the method of stopping the change display in the reach state (reach action) include, for example, making the display time of the change display longer than usual or causing a character or the like to appear. In rare cases, the game is developed from one reach action to another, or a reach action (so-called special reach, premium reach) that is different from the normal reach action appears to improve the interest of the player.

  In the variation display game of FIG. 1, when a special result satisfying a specific condition is derived, after the end of the first special game state, the normal game short state or the probability variation state ( (Probable change state) occurs.

The normal-time short state is a state in which winning to the normal variable winning device 7 is facilitated. For example, after the first special game state is finished, the variable display game of FIG. 1 is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). ) It is done until it is executed.
In this normal time shortening state, the variable display time of the normal time variable display game is reduced (for example, from 30 seconds to 6 seconds). As a result, the number of times that the normal-variable display game can be executed per unit time is increased, and the occurrence frequency of the normal map is increased accordingly. In addition, the control for changing the opening pattern of the normal variation winning device 7 by hitting the normal fluctuation display game is also performed. As the changing control of the opening pattern, for example, the opening / closing members 7a and 7a are controlled for 0.5 seconds. There is a change control such as changing the opening from 1 to 3 times for 2 seconds or opening once for 5 seconds. In addition, during this normal time, the normal occurrence probability of the normal-variable display game is converted from the normal probability (for example, the probability is 1/10) to the high probability (for example, the probability is 5/10). You may make it be in a probability fluctuation state.

  In this way, in the normal map short time state, when the normal map variable display time is shortened, the open time is increased due to the change of the open pattern of the normal variable winning device 7, and the probability of hitting the normal map variable display game is increased, The number of winning game balls to the normal variation winning device 7 increases, the number of winning balls to be paid out with the winning increases, and the decrease in the number of players' balls (game balls) is suppressed. In addition, as described above, the winning of the normal variable winning device 7 is facilitated (the start winning is facilitated state), so that the number of special figure 1 starting memories increases, and so on. It becomes easy to acquire the right to forcibly stop the variable display game, and it is possible to bring the player into an advantageous state.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability that the variation display game of FIG. 1 is a big hit is high (for example, a state having a probability five times higher than the normal probability) in addition to the above-mentioned normal time reduction state. is there. In other words, during the probability variation state, a normal time short state is generated in which a specific gaming state is unconditionally generated. This probability variation state makes it easy for the player to win the normal variation prize winning device 7, so that it becomes easier to acquire the right to forcibly stop the variation display game in FIG. The variable display game of FIG. 1 is likely to be a big hit, and becomes a more advantageous state. Note that the probability variation state may be continued until the variation display game of FIG.

As a condition for generating the normal time short state or the probability variation state as the specific gaming state as described above, for example, the following conditions may be used.
The result (display mode, result mode) of the variable display game in FIG. 1 is a special result (for example, any one of the numbers from 1 to 12), and the special result is a specific result. If the result is a special result (for example, an odd-numbered slot), a special game state is generated as a specific game state after the special game state (first special game state) in FIG. May be.
Or, as described above, when the result of the variable display game of FIG. 1 is a special result and the special result is a specific special result, after the special game state of FIG. It is assumed that the fluctuation display game is controlled in the probability fluctuation state. Then, when the special result derived in the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 in the probability fluctuation state is other than the specific special result, the special game state is shortened as the special game state after the special game state of the special figure 1 is finished. A state may be generated. When the special result derived in the fluctuation display game of the special variation state in FIG. 1 in the probability variation state is a specific special result, the probability variation state is entered again after the end of the first special game state.
In addition, when a special result is derived in the variation display game of FIG. 1, a short time state as a specific game state is always generated after the special game state of FIG. You may make it do.

  From the above, the first start winning opening that establishes the first start condition based on the winning of the game ball, the open state in which the game ball easily wins the first start winning opening, the first start winning A normal variation winning device 7 that can be converted into a closed state that is difficult to win, and a normal conversion time when the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to an open state after the completion of the first special gaming state. A specific gaming state that is longer than that will occur.

The first variable prize winning device 6 includes a first big prize opening 6b that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 6a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side tilts toward the front side. During the special game state, a cycle game that facilitates the inflow of game balls into the first big prize opening 6b by changing the first big prize opening 6b from a closed state to an open state is prescribed. Based on.
The open / close door 6a is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid (illustrated in FIG. 2: SOL 6c for the first movable member). Further, a first grand prize port sensor 6d (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first big prize port 6b is arranged inside the first grand prize port 6b (winning area). It is installed.
Here, the cycle game is any one of the conditions of whether a predetermined time elapses after the first grand prize opening 6b is opened or whether a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the first big prize opening 6b. It is a game form in which the first grand prize opening 6b is opened until one condition is achieved, and one round is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds. For example, it is 1 until 15 seconds have passed since the first grand prize opening 6b is opened or 10 game balls are won in the first big prize opening 6b. A round is made so that a maximum of 15 rounds can be repeated so that the player can acquire a large amount of game media (game balls).

Further, this gaming machine has a device related to the execution of the variable display game shown in FIG. 2, which has substantially the same configuration as that of the device related to the execution of the variable display game shown in FIG.
The special figure 2 start winning opening 55 includes a special figure 2 start winning opening sensor (second start winning opening sensor) 55a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball therein. The right to start the second variable display game is generated (the second start condition is satisfied).
However, since the usual figure variation display game for the special figure 2 is not performed, the special figure 2 start winning opening 55 is not provided with an opening / closing member that opens and closes depending on the result of the common figure variation display game.
The start right for starting the variable display game of FIG. 2 is stored in the start storage means within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) in the same manner as the start right for starting the variable display game of FIG. 1 is added as start memory (start memory of the second variable display game), and 1 is subtracted when the variable display game of FIG. 2 is started.
When the variation display game of FIG. 2 cannot be started immediately, it can be stored as the right to start the variation display game of FIG. When the game is ready to start, the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 is started based on the stored special figure 2 start-up memory.
The number of stored special figure 2 starting memories is displayed on the special figure 2 storage display 53 having the same configuration as the special figure 1 storage display 11.

Moreover, the 2nd fluctuation display apparatus 50 is provided with the liquid crystal display 51 similarly to the 1st fluctuation display apparatus 4, for example, and has the display screen 52 which can change display content. The display content on the display screen 52 is also controlled by the display control device 40.
Of course, the second variable display device 50 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display 51, but may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT, or may be a machine such as a rotary display device using a drum. The expression fluctuation display device 50 may be used.

  Then, based on the fact that the game ball enters the special figure 2 start winning opening 55 and the start condition is established, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, It is possible to execute the variable display game of special figure 2 that displays the symbols, character symbols, etc.) in a variable manner. Then, as a result of the variable display game of FIG. 2, when the display mode of the display screen 52 becomes a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers “7, 7, 7”, etc.) The special game state (second special game state) shown in FIG. 2 is generated that enables the player to acquire a large amount of game media (game balls) by operating the second variable winning device 54. . Furthermore, the second variable display device 50 can display characters, images (including background images and character images), etc., when the identification information is displayed and when the identification information is not displayed. ing. Here, the “special game state of special figure 2” is a special game state that occurs when the variable display game of special figure 2 (special symbol 2) has a special result.

Note that the variable display game of the special figure 2 does not have to be the same as the variable display game of the special figure 1. The second special gaming state may be generated when the symbol is displayed.
Further, in the second variation display game, the reach state may be generated in the middle of the variation display game as in the first variation display game, but the reach state may not be generated. Furthermore, when a forcible stop of the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 described later is performed, it is desirable to stop the game without generating a reach state even when a reach display mode is formed.

Similarly to the first variable winning device 6, the second variable winning device 54 includes a second large winning port 54 b that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 54 a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side. During the second special game state, the second big prize opening 54b is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the second big prize opening 54b.
The open / close door 54a is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid (illustrated in FIG. 2; movable member SOL 54c), and the second big prize opening 54b is located inside the second big prize opening 54b (winning area). A second big prize opening sensor 54d (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed.

  In addition, a general winning opening sensor 8 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening is provided in each general winning opening (not shown) provided in the game area 10 (winning area). Is arranged. Then, the game balls that are driven into the game area 10 by starting the game are the general winning opening, the normal variable winning device 7 (first starting winning opening), the second starting winning opening 55, the first big winning opening. When a prize is entered in any of the winning openings such as 6b and the second major winning opening 54b, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective winning openings are discharged (paid out).

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the control system of the gaming machine, a game control device 20 as a main control device for controlling the progress of the game, and control of the speaker 16 and the decoration lamp / LED 12 under the control of the game control device 20 Sound, a lamp control device 30, a display control device 40 for controlling the fluctuation display device 4 (liquid crystal display device), etc.

The game control device 20 includes a game microcomputer 21 having a CPU 21a, a RAM 21b, a ROM 21c, an input / output interface 23, a clock (oscillator) 22, and the like.
The CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers related to the variable display game of FIG. 1 and FIG. The random number values include a jackpot determination random number value for the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 and a symbol random number value used to determine the stop symbol for the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. (Random number value that determines the stop symbol at the time of big hit, random number value that determines each stop symbol at the time of loss), fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2 (variation display of special figure 1 and special figure 2) A random number value for determining a variation pattern used for determining a type of time (including information on a special figure variation time) in which a variation is displayed in the game, that is, a type of reach action (including no reach action).

The RAM 21b stores the ON signals of the special figure 1 start winning opening sensor 7b and the special figure 2 starting winning opening sensor 55a provided in the special figure 2 starting winning opening 55, that is, the special variable winning apparatus 7; 1 and special figure 2 start memory (start memory and start number as the start right (execution right) of the variable display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2), various disturbances generated and updated by the CPU 21a It has a storage area for storing numerical values, a storage area for storing various random number values extracted when various random values to be updated and stored are extracted for lottery, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and the like.
In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 21c, a special jackpot for determining the occurrence of jackpots in the variable display games of the special figure 1 and special figure 2 corresponding to the various random numbers described above. The jackpot determination value of the variation display game of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 and the determination value of the variation pattern (reach action type) are stored.

The clock 22 outputs a pulse signal for synchronization of various processes and a timer.
In addition, the input / output interface 23 is provided with a special figure 2 starting prize opening sensor of a special figure starting prize opening sensor 7b and a special figure 2 starting prize opening 55 of a normal variable prize winning device 7 through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 55a, the general winning opening sensor 8 of the general winning opening, the first large winning opening sensor 6d of the first variable winning apparatus 6, the second large winning opening sensor 54d of the second variable winning apparatus 54, and the normal start gate 3 The usual start gate sensor 3a is connected, and various signals from these are input.

These various signals are relayed by the input / output interface 23 and output to the CPU 21a.
Furthermore, various control signals output from the CPU 21a are input to the input / output interface 23, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 23, and the first fluctuation is performed via an output port and a driver (not shown). Open / close solenoid of the winning device 6 (first movable member SOL6c), open / close solenoid of the second variable winning device 54 (second movable member SOL54c), ordinary power SOL7c for opening / closing the open / close member 7a of the normal variable winning device 7; It is output to the external information terminal 25 for relaying external information output from the game control device 20 to the outside of the gaming machine (management device such as a hall computer), sound, lamp control device 30 and the like.

The CPU 21a of the game control device 20, for example, based on the input of a detection signal (start signal) from the special figure 1 start winning hole sensor 7b, etc., stores various random values for the variable display game of the special figure 1 stored in the RAM 21b. The random number value extracted by the extraction process is compared with the determination value (determination table) stored in advance in the ROM 21c.
By this comparison, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 determines whether or not the first special gaming state is generated (whether or not a big win is won), the variation pattern (the type of reach action) of the first variation display game, and the like. To do.
Further, when the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 receives a start signal from the special figure 1 start winning hole sensor 7b and extracts various random numbers, the special figure 1 start as a counter value stored in the RAM 21b is performed. The stored number is incremented by one, and the extracted random number value for the variable display game of FIG. 1 is stored in association with the special figure 1 start memory. If the next variable display game of FIG. 1 cannot be started immediately (for example, during execution of the variable display game of FIG. 1 or during the first special game state, etc.), FIG. The start memory number is held, and when the variable display game of FIG. 1 is started, the special figure 1 start memory number is decremented by one.
For example, when there is no free space in the special figure 1 start memory, that is, when the special figure 1 start memory number is a preset upper limit number, extraction of random values related to the variable display game of the special figure 1 is extracted. Do not do. In other words, the game control device 20 becomes a start storage means capable of storing the right to start the variable display game.

In addition, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 sends an effect command to the sound and lamp control device 30 based on various decisions made by comparing the random number value extracted by the extraction process and the determination value stored in advance in the ROM 21c. (Effect data including control information) is sent.
Further, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 receives a detection signal of a winning ball from the general winning opening sensor 8, the special figure 1 starting winning opening sensor 7b, and the first large winning opening sensor 6d. Based on this, the prize ball data is sent to a discharge firing control device (not shown), and the discharge device discharges the required number of prize balls.
The same process is performed for the second variable display game.

The sound / lamp control device 30 includes an arithmetic processing CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and controls a gaming machine based on an effect command received from the game control device 20 (under the control of the game control device 20). It is.
The sound and lamp control device 30 controls, for example, sound effects output from the speaker 16, decorative lamp / LED 12, and general-purpose memory display 13, special figure 1 and special figure 2 memory display It is the lighting state of lamps and LEDs of the vessel.
The sound / lamp control device 30 also has a function of transmitting effect data received from the game control device 20 to the display control device 40.

The display control device 40 includes an arithmetic processing CPU, ROM, RAM, a graphic processor, ROM, RAM, and the like, and controls the display of the first variable display device 4 and the second variable display device 50. Based on the effect command including information on whether or not to perform the jackpot determination result, stop symbol, and reach action of the variable display game of the special figure 1 and special figure 2 sent from the game control device 20 via the sound and the ramp control device 30 Then, control of the variation display in the variation display game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed.
That is, the first variation display device 4, the game control device 20, and the display control device 40 are the first variation display means, and the second variation display device 50, the game control device 20, and the display control device 40 are the second variation display means. It becomes.

  Note that the sound, lamp control device 30 and display control device 40 control the lamps / LEDs, the first variation display device 4, the second variation display device 50, etc. provided in the gaming machine under the control of the game control device 20. The production control device may be integrated.

In FIG. 2, the display control of the first variation display device 4 and the second variation display device 50 is performed by one display control device 40, but a display control device 40 is provided for each variation display device. It is also possible (ie two). In this case, a display control signal is transmitted from the sound / lamp control device 30 to each display control device.
Furthermore, although the display control signal output from the game control device 20 is input to the display control device 40 via the sound and lamp control device 30, the display control signal is directly transmitted from the game control device 20 to the display control device 40. May be transmitted.

  In addition to this, the gaming machine controls the discharge of a required number of gaming balls (prize balls, rental balls) based on a prize ball control command from the game control device 20 or a ball rental control command from the ball rental machine, A discharge emission control device (not shown) for performing the emission control, a power supply device (not shown) for supplying electric power to each control device, and the like.

The flow of gaming in the gaming machine as described above will be described using the state transition diagram shown in FIG.
FIG. 3A shows a state transition diagram of the gaming state of the variable display game of FIG.
First, (a) in the special figure 1 normal state (first normal state), when a special figure 1 start memory based on winning in the normal variation winning device 7 is generated, (b) special figure 1 variable display state is entered. Then, the variable display game of FIG. 1 is performed.
Here, the special figure 1 normal state is a state that is not any state during the variable display game of the special figure 1, the special game state of the special figure 1, or the special figure 1 standby state described later.

  (B) When the result of the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation display state is out of date, (a) the special figure 1 returns to the normal state. In addition, when the result of the executed variable display game of FIG. 1 is out of order and there is a special figure 1 start memory, (a) special figure 1 is once in a normal state, but (b) special figure again. The fluctuation display game of FIG. 1 is executed in the 1 fluctuation display state.

(B) When the result of the variable display game of FIG. 1 executed in the special figure 1 variable display state is a win and the special figure 2 is not a big hit state (special game state of the special figure 2), (c) In the special figure 1 big hit state, the special game state (first special game state) of the special figure 1 is executed.
Also, in (b) special figure 1 variable display state (the state in which the variable display game of special figure 1 is being played), the result of the variable display game of special figure 1 is a hit (special result), and special figure 2 When is a big hit state (special game state of FIG. 2), it becomes (d) a special figure 1 standby state and waits for the start of the special game state of FIG. When the special game state in FIG. 2 ends, (c) special figure 1 big hit state is entered, and the special game state in special figure 1 is started.
(C) In the special figure 1 big hit state, when the special gaming state of the special figure 1 is finished, (a) the special figure 1 normal state is returned. When the special game state of FIG. 1 is completed and there is a special figure 1 start memory, after (a) special figure 1 normal state is entered, (b) special figure 1 variable display state is entered. Then, the variable display game of FIG. 1 based on the special figure 1 start memory is executed.

Next, a state transition diagram related to the special figure 2 shown in FIG.
The state transition diagram relating to the special figure 2 is the same as the state transition diagram relating to the special figure 1 described above. First, in the special figure 2 normal state (second normal state), the special figure 2 start winning opening is shown. When the special figure 2 start memory based on the winning to 55 occurs, (f) the special figure 2 variable display state is entered and the variable display game of special figure 2 is executed.
Here, the special figure 2 normal state is a state that is not any state during the variable display game of special figure 2, the special game state of special figure 2, or the special figure 2 standby state described later.

  (F) When the result of the fluctuation display game of the special figure 2 performed in the special figure 2 fluctuation display state is out of place, (e) the special figure 2 returns to the normal state. Note that if the result of the variation display game executed in FIG. 2 is out of place and there is a special figure 2 start-up memory, (e) the special figure 2 normal state is once entered, but again (f) the special figure. The two-variable display state is entered, and the variable-display game shown in FIG. 2 is executed.

(F) If the result of the variable display game of special figure 2 executed in the special figure 2 variable display state is a win, and special figure 1 is not a big hit state (special game state of special figure 1), (g) In the special figure 2 big hit state, the special game state (second special game state) of the special figure 2 is executed.
In addition, in (f) special figure 2 variable display state (state in which the variable display game of special figure 2 is being performed), the result of the variable display game of special figure 2 is a hit (special result), and special figure 1 When is a big hit state (special game state of special figure 1), (h) it becomes a special figure 2 standby state and enters a state of waiting for the start of the special game state of special figure 2. Then, when the special game state in FIG. 1 is completed, (g) special figure 2 big hit state is entered, and the special game state in special figure 2 is started.
(G) In the special figure 2 big hit state, when the special game state of the special figure 2 is finished, (e) the special figure 2 returns to the normal state. When the special game state of the special figure 2 is completed and the special figure 2 start-up memory is stored, after the (e) special figure 2 normal state is entered, the (f) special figure 2 variable display state is entered. Then, the variation display game of the special figure 2 based on the special figure 2 start memory is executed.

  In other words, in the relationship between the special game state in FIG. 1 and the special game state in FIG. 2, if the occurrence of the other special game state is confirmed during one special game state, the special game state that has been confirmed later Is set to the standby state, and the other special game state is started after the previously executed special game state is completed. Therefore, both special game states are not executed simultaneously.

The overall control of the game by the above-described game control device 20 in the gaming machine as described above will be described with reference to the general flow charts shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B).
The general flow includes an activation process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4A and a timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.
The start-up process consists of an initialization process (step S1) for initial setting of the IO port and RAM, and a soft timer for interrupt processing, and then a random number for determining the jackpot of the + 1-type special variable display game When generating, agitation to generate a new initial value to be used after a round of random numbers for jackpot determination, or to generate a random number other than for jackpot determination, for example, initial values of random numbers that determine stop symbols and reach actions The random number update process (step S2) is repeated. That is, in the game control device 20, after the initialization process, if no other process is performed, the stirring random number update process is performed. In the agitation random number update process, the initial value of the random number (agitation random number) used in the random number update process is updated. The update of the random number for stirring will be described together with the update of the random number in a later random number update process.

In this example, the timer interrupt process is a process executed by a software interrupt every 1 msec. For example, when the random number update process for stirring and other interrupt processes not described here are performed, the following process is performed by interrupting every 1 msec.
First, when the timer interrupt process is executed, interrupt processes other than the timer interrupt process are prohibited, and the register data used for the current process is saved (step S3).

Next, as input processing, various sensors (see Fig. 1 start winning port sensor 7b, special Fig. 2 starting winning port sensor 55a, universal drawing start gate sensor 3a, general winning port sensor 8, first big winning port sensor 6d, Processing such as chattering removal of the input signal from the second grand prize winning sensor 54d, etc.) is performed (step S4).
Next, as output processing, drive control of actuators such as solenoids (first movable member SOL 6c, second movable member SOL 54c, general power SOL 7c, etc.) is performed based on the output data set in various processing (step) S5).

  Next, as a command transmission process, commands set in a transmission buffer (for example, provided in the input / output interface 23) in various processes (particularly, special figure 1 and special figure 2 game processes described later) are set as sound and lamp control devices. Processing to transmit to 30 is performed (step S6). That is, in the command transmission process, the command set in the process performed before is transmitted from the main control device (game control device 20) to the sub control device (sound, lamp control device 30).

  Next, as the random number update process, the above-described +1 method random number is generated (step S7). Here, the random number of +1 is, for example, a value from 0 to a predetermined number (here, 358 in the case of a big hit determination random number) is used as a random number, and for each predetermined process, here, a timer interrupt process For each random number update process (that is, approximately every 1 msec), a process of sequentially adding 1 to the numerical value stored in the random number storage area set in the RAM 21b is performed, and the value after addition is updated and stored in the storage area. In the next process in which the updated numerical value becomes the highest value, for example, 358, 1 is not added to 358 but 0 is stored in the storage area. For example, as a predetermined timing, a numerical value as a random number stored in the storage area at a timing at which a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7 (a timing at which a start signal is input from the special prize start start sensor 7b). Is used to generate a pseudo-random number.

If the +1 method random number is used as it is, for example, the same numerical value is stored in the storage area every predetermined time, and regularity occurs with respect to time instead of random. Therefore, the random number for stirring described above is used.
Basically, the agitation random number is also a +1 random number, and in the above-described agitation random number update process, a value from 0 to a predetermined number (here, 358) in the agitation random number storage area set in the RAM 21b. Are used as a random number for stirring, and for each stirring random number update process, a process of sequentially adding 1 to the numerical value stored in the storage area of the random number for stirring set in the RAM 21b is performed, and the value after the addition is stored in the storage area. Update and store.
In the random number update process, 1 is added to a random number such as a jackpot determination random number for each process. When the random number goes round and returns to the same numerical value, the random number for stirring in the RAM 21b is not returned to the same numerical value. This initial value is used with the random number for stirring stored in the storage area as the initial value.

  Accordingly, in the random number update process, for example, when 11 is extracted from the storage area of the random number for stirring, as an initial value, in the random number update process, the numerical values in the random number storage area are 11, 12, 13,. In the random number update process in which the random numbers are recirculated and returned to the original numbers after the random numbers are updated as 356, 0,... An initial value is extracted from the random number storage area, and the extracted initial value is updated and stored in the random number storage area. As a result, when a predetermined number of random numbers make a round, the random number is shifted with respect to the time by the initial value, and the same numerical value becomes a random number at the same time interval. Regularity can be broken.

  In the random number update process, in addition to the special figure 1 and special figure 2 big hit determination random numbers, a random number update process for determining the variation pattern, that is, the type of reach action, and a random number update process for determining the stop symbol are performed. The random value for reach action is stored in the storage area of the RAM 21b. Also, as stop symbols, random stop symbol random numbers and jackpot stop symbol random numbers are respectively generated and updated and stored in the big hit stop symbol storage area and the miss stop symbol storage area of the RAM 21b.

Next, as the switch monitoring process, the above-mentioned special figure 1 start winning opening sensor 7b, special figure 2 starting winning opening sensor 55a, general figure starting gate sensor 3a, general winning opening sensor 8, first big winning opening sensor 6d, A process of monitoring whether or not there is a signal input from the second grand prize winning sensor 54d (whether or not a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input) is performed (step S8).
When a signal indicating the detection of a game ball is input from the special figure 1 start winning opening sensor 7b or the special figure 2 start winning opening sensor 55a, as described in detail later, the start winning monitoring is performed as a switch monitoring process. Processing is performed.
That is, when there is a special figure 1 start winning (a winning of a game ball to the normal variation winning device 7 (first start winning opening)), processing for storing the special figure 1 start memory is performed. Further, when there is a special figure 2 start winning (a winning of a game ball to the special figure 2 starting winning opening 55 (second start winning opening)), a process for storing the special figure 2 starting memory is performed.
Further, a signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the special figure 1 start winning hole sensor 7b, the special figure 2 start winning opening sensor 55a, the general winning opening sensor 8, the first large winning opening sensor 6d, and the second large winning opening sensor 54d. Is input to the transmission buffer of the input / output interface 23, a prize ball command for causing the discharge and emission control device (not shown) to pay out the prize ball is set, and in the command transmission process of the next timer interruption process Then, a prize ball command is transmitted to the discharge and launch control device.

Next, as a general game game process, based on the signal input from the general map start gate sensor 3a, a process for starting a general map change display game is performed (step S9). In addition, when it is not possible to immediately start a general variable game (for example, while a general variable display game is being executed), a process for incrementing the general map start memory number is performed and a general map starter is started on the general memory display. A command for performing display with the memory number incremented by 1 is set in the transmission buffer of the input / output interface 23. At the time of starting the normal map change display game, a process for subtracting 1 from the general map start memory number is performed, and the general map memory display 13 is caused to display the subtracted general map start memory number from 1. Is set in the transmission buffer of the input / output interface 23. In addition, when the usual figure start memory | storage number is a preset upper limit number (for example, 4), the process which adds as a usual figure start memory | storage number is not performed. These commands are transmitted to the sound and lamp control device 30 in the command transmission process of the next timer interrupt process.
If the result of the normal variation display game is a win, the game control device 20 outputs for opening the opening / closing member 7a of the normal variation winning device 7 for a predetermined time in accordance with the end timing of the normal variation display game. Data is set, and in the output process of the next timer interrupt process, the drive control of the general electric power SOL 7c based on the set output data is performed.

Next, in the special figure 1 game process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 based on the special figure 1 start winning, and the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 are started. The symbol stop monitoring process, the result mode when the variable display game of FIG. 1 is finished becomes the special result mode, and either of the big hit processing when the first special game state is entered is performed. (Step S10).
In the special figure 2 game process, the variable display game of the special figure 2 is processed in the same manner as the special figure 1 game process (step S10). Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing for determining the special figure 2 forced stop monitoring process for forcibly stopping the fluctuation display game of special figure 2 is performed (step S11).
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 forced stop monitoring process will be described in detail later.

The external information editing process includes, for example, a signal indicating the start, stop, and occurrence of a big hit of the special display game of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 in the Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 game processes, and a launching device and a discharging device. In order to count the number of incoming balls, the number of outgoing balls, etc. based on the input from various sensors, the signal is edited and set in an output buffer (not shown) of the input / output interface 23 (step S12). For example, in the above-described output processing or the like, a signal is output to an external management device.
Then, the above processing is performed in a time shorter than 1 msec, the last saved register data is restored, the processing for permitting the interrupt is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated (step S13).

Next, the start winning monitoring process as the switch monitoring process described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The start prize monitoring process includes the special figure 1 start prize monitoring process (steps S21 to S26), the special figure 2 start prize monitoring process (steps S27 to S30), and the subsequent normal figure switch monitoring process (step S31). , And a winning sensor monitoring process (steps S32 and S33) of the first and second variable winning devices.

In the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process, whether or not there is a special figure 1 start winning, that is, a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7, and detection of the game ball from the special figure 1 start winning hole sensor 7b is detected. It is determined whether or not a signal is input (step S21). If not input, the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process is terminated.
In addition, when a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input from the special figure 1 start winning mouth sensor 7b and it is determined that there is a special figure 1 start winning, the storage area of the special figure 1 start memory of the RAM 21b described above. Is determined, that is, whether or not the special figure 1 starting storage number is less than the upper limit number (here, whether or not it is less than 4) (step S22).

  If the special figure 1 start memory number is the upper limit number (for example, 4), the special figure 1 start winning monitoring process is terminated. If the special figure 1 start memory number is less than the upper limit number, 1 is added to the special figure 1 start memory number (step S23). Then, the random number stored in the storage area of the random number for special figure 1 big hit determination that is updated and stored is extracted by the above random number update process, and the random number for performing the big hit judgment of special figure 1 in the RAM 21b is stored. To be stored (a storage area for special figure 1 that is different from the storage area in which random numbers are sequentially stored and updated) (step S24).

  Next, as a result of adding 1 to the special figure 1 start memory number, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 (upper limit number). 2. Proceed to determine whether or not there is a start prize (step S25). If the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 (upper limit number), a process of adding 1 to the special figure 2 stop counter is performed (step S26), and then the process proceeds to the determination of the presence or absence of the special figure 2 start prize. This special figure 2 stop counter counts the number of rights to forcibly stop the variable display game of special figure 2. Then, as will be described later, a process for forcibly stopping the variable display game of FIG. 2 is performed based on this right.

  That is, the processing for giving the right to forcibly stop the variable display game in FIG. 2 (steps S25 and S26) when there is a special figure 1 start prize with the special figure 1 start memory number being 4 (upper limit number). This is part of the processing in the forced stop means, and the game control device 20 that performs such processing is the forced stop means.

  Also, the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of the special figure 2 stored by the special figure 2 stop counter is suspended as soon as the variable display game of the special figure 2 cannot be forcibly stopped. It is executed when the forced stop is enabled. That is, the game control device 20 becomes a forced stop right holding means for holding the right to forcibly stop the variable display game (second variable display game) of FIG. Note that the forced stop processing of the variable display game of FIG. 2 in the forced stop means and the forced stop right holding means will be described later.

In the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process, first, in the determination of the presence or absence of the special figure 2 start winning (step S27), whether or not a signal indicating the detection of the game ball is input from the special figure 2 start winning mouth sensor 55a. Is determined, and if it is not input, the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process is terminated.
When a signal indicating the detection of a game ball is input from the special figure 2 start winning opening sensor 55a and it is determined that there is a special figure 2 start winning, the storage area of the special figure 2 start memory in the RAM 21b is empty. Is determined, that is, whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number (start memory number of the second variable display game) is less than the upper limit number (in this case, less than 4). (Step S28).

  If the special figure 2 start memory number is the upper limit number (for example, 4), the special figure 2 start winning monitoring process is terminated. If the special figure 2 starting memory number is less than the upper limit number, 1 is added to the special figure 2 starting memory number (step S29). Then, the random number stored in the storage area for the special figure 2 big hit determination random number that is updated and stored is extracted by the above random number update process, and the random number for performing the big hit determination of special figure 2 in the RAM 21b is stored. To be stored (a storage area for determining the special figure 2 that is different from the storage area in which random numbers are sequentially stored and updated) (step S30).

The special figure 1 and special figure 2 winning monitoring process is thus completed, and the usual figure switch monitoring process (step S31) is subsequently performed.
In the general-purpose switch monitoring process, in the same manner as the special figure start winning process described above, whether or not a game ball is detected by the general-purpose start gate sensor 3a provided in the general-purpose start gate 3 and Processing, normal random number extraction, stop symbol selection, etc. are performed.

Then, in the first special gaming state, the first variable winning for detecting the gaming ball by the first large winning opening sensor 6d provided in the first variable winning device 6 and counting the number of winning gaming balls. A device winning sensor monitoring process is performed (step S32).
Similarly, a second variation for detecting a game ball and counting the number of game balls won by the second big prize opening sensor 54d provided in the second variable prize device 54 in the second special game state. The monitoring process of the winning device winning sensor is performed (step S33), and the starting winning monitor process is terminated.

  From the above, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first fluctuation display means capable of displaying the first fluctuation display game (fluctuation display game of FIG. 1) based on a plurality of identification information, Based on the establishment of the start condition, the second change display means capable of displaying the second change display game (fluctuation display game of FIG. 2) with a plurality of identification information, and on the basis of the establishment of the first start condition, Start memory means capable of storing the right to start one variable display game within a predetermined number of ranges, and give a profit to the player when a special result is derived in the first variable display game A gaming machine capable of generating a first special gaming state that can be generated, and generating a second special gaming state capable of giving a profit to the player when a special result is derived in the second variable display game The first start condition is satisfied. When, in the case where the memory number of the start memory means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and further comprising a forced stop means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game.

  Further, the forced stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game when the number stored in the start storage means reaches the upper limit number.

FIG. 6 shows a modified example of the start winning monitoring process as the switch monitoring process.
In this example, when there is a special figure 1 start win exceeding the upper limit number (4 in this case) of the special figure 1 start memory number, the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of special figure 2 by the forced stop means described later. It is intended to be obtained.

In the above-described example, it is assumed that the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of FIG. 2 is obtained when there is a special figure 1 start winning with the special figure 1 start memory number being 4 (upper limit number).
However, for a prize (overflow prize) when the starting memory number in FIG. 1 is the upper limit, the right to execute the variable display game in FIG. The right to forcibly stop the second variable display game is not obtained, and there is a possibility that the player may feel lost.
Therefore, in this example, the right to forcibly stop the floating display game of Fig. 2 is given to the overflow prize, so that the player does not feel as if it has lost, and it is further prevented from stopping the game more reliably. To do.
Hereinafter, differences from the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 will be described.

In this example, as a part of the processing in the forced stop means, as shown in FIG. 5, the special figure 2 stop counter based on the special figure 1 starting memory number that has been performed after the special figure 1 random number extraction / storage (step S24) is performed. This addition processing (steps S25 and S26) is not performed here.
As shown in FIG. 6, the special figure 2 stop counter addition process (step S26) determines whether or not the special figure 1 start memory number is less than the upper limit number (in this case, less than 4) ( This is performed when it is not less than 4 in step S22), and thereafter, the process proceeds to the determination of presence / absence of special figure 2 start winning (step S27).
Further, when the special figure 1 start memory number is less than 4, a process of adding the special figure start memory number by 1 (step S23) is performed, and random number extraction / storage (step S24) related to the special figure 1 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the determination on whether or not there is a special figure 2 start winning (step S27).

  As a result, the right to forcibly stop the floating display game of FIG. 2 can be given to the overflow prize, and the variable display game of FIG. 2 is forcibly stopped for each of the overflow prizes. Since the right can be granted, the player does not feel that he / she has lost, and can be more reliably prevented from stopping.

  From the above, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first fluctuation display means capable of displaying the first fluctuation display game (fluctuation display game of FIG. 1) based on a plurality of identification information, Based on the establishment of the start condition, the second change display means capable of displaying the second change display game (fluctuation display game of FIG. 2) with a plurality of identification information, and on the basis of the establishment of the first start condition, Start memory means capable of storing the right to start one variable display game within a predetermined number of ranges, and give a profit to the player when a special result is derived in the first variable display game A gaming machine capable of generating a first special gaming state that can be generated, and generating a second special gaming state capable of giving a profit to the player when a special result is derived in the second variable display game The first start condition is satisfied. When the storage number starting storage means if that is the upper limit number, and further comprising a forced stop means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game.

  In the above description, as a condition for generating the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of FIG. 2, when the special figure 1 start memory reaches the upper limit number, or exceeds the upper limit number of the special figure 1 start memory. Although the case where there was the special figure 1 start prize was explained, conditions other than these may be used.

For example, as a condition for generating the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of FIG. 2, the special figure 1 start memory number becomes 3 (or 2) or more when the special figure 1 start winning is given. If there is a high possibility that the right to stop will be duplicated, the interest of the player can be improved.
In addition, as a condition for generating the right to forcibly stop the variable display game shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the case where the special figure 1 start memory becomes a predetermined number (for example, the upper limit number) when the special figure 1 start winning is given. If the right is generated even when there is an overflow prize, and the possibility that the right to forcibly stop is duplicated is increased, the interest of the player can be further improved.
And even if there is a high possibility that the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of FIG. 2 will occur in this way, it is possible to reliably count by providing the special figure 2 stop counter. . It should be noted that notifying means for notifying (displaying) the count value of the special figure 2 stop counter is provided in the gaming machine so that the player can surely recognize the number of forced stop rights for the variable display game of the special figure 2. Good.

Further, in the variable display game of the special figure 1, when a special result is derived, the short time state as a specific game state that makes it easy to win the normal variable winning device 7 after the end of the first special game state. Or, by making the probability fluctuation state occur, the interest of the player can be improved.
In the ordinary time saving state where it is easy to win the normal variable winning device 7, many special figure 1 start prizes are generated, and the special figure 1 start memory is often the upper limit or the upper limit is often exceeded. Therefore, it becomes easy to acquire the right to forcibly stop the variable display game shown in FIG.
As a result, the number of executions of the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 can be increased, and the proportion of occurrence of the second special game state during the predetermined period is relatively improved. can do.
In addition, in the probability variation state, in addition to the normal time reduction state, the probability that the variation display game of FIG. 1 will be a big hit increases, so that a more advantageous state can be achieved.
In other words, a player who has gained a big hit with a normal time short state or a probability variation state is given an opportunity to acquire more game balls for a predetermined period after the end of the first special game state. As a result, the interest of the player can be improved.

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process included in the special figure 2 game process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The special figure 2 variation start process is executed only when neither the special display 2 waiting state nor the special figure 2 standby state is in the special figure 2 variation display game.
First, the special figure 2 start memory based on the winning in the special figure 2 start winning opening 55 (input of a signal indicating the detection of the game ball from the special figure 2 start winning opening sensor 55a) performed in the above-described start winning monitoring process. Is determined (step S41), and if there is no special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated. If there is a special figure 2 start memory in the determination of the presence or absence of the special figure 2 start memory (step S41), a process of subtracting 1 from the special figure 2 start memory number is performed (step S42).

Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is in a normal state (step S43).
The special figure 1 normal state is a state that is neither the special display state of the special figure 1 in the special display state of the special figure 1 or the standby state of the special figure 1 in the special figure 1. In the state in which the variable display game of Special Figure 1 can be continuously executed by the special figure 1 start memory, it occurs between the variable display game of the previous Special Figure 1 and the next variable display game of the Special Figure 1. The state in which the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 is not being executed is not included in the normal state shown in FIG.

At the time of determining whether or not the special figure 1 is in the normal state (step S43), if the special figure 1 is in the normal state, the input / output interface 23 uses the first fluctuation time (5 seconds) as part of the information on the fluctuation pattern. Are set in an output buffer (not shown) (step S44). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of rights (a value of the special figure 2 stop counter) forcibly stopping the variable display game of the special figure 2 stored in the special figure 2 stop counter is 0 (step S47). .
Also, when determining whether or not the special figure 1 is in the normal state (step S43), if it is not the normal state, the second fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds as a fluctuation time longer than the first fluctuation time) is the fluctuation pattern. Is set in an output buffer (not shown) of the input / output interface 23 as a part of the information regarding (step S45).

Here, the variation pattern indicates a basic display pattern of the variation display game, and defines at least a time for displaying the variation display game of the special figure.
Further, when the variation display game of FIG. 1 is played in a normal mode (a mode in which the reach state is not reached), the variation time is 7 seconds, and the second variation time (30 seconds) is the variation display game of FIG. The fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation time.

As described above, the variation time of the variation display game of FIG. 2 can be set corresponding to the execution state of the variation display game of FIG. When one variation display game is being executed, the variation time of the variation display game of FIG. 2 can be increased.
As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance of stopping the variable display game of the special figure 2 per unit time excluding the forced stop, and that the profit given to the player by the variable display game of the special figure 2 becomes too large. It can be prevented.
In addition, since there are few opportunities to stop the variable display game of Special Figure 2 per unit time, it is possible to give a large profit to the player in the second special game state, and forcibly stop the variable display game of Special Figure 2 It is possible to increase the benefits of the, and prevent the stop.
In addition, when the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 is not being executed, the result of the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 can be displayed quickly, and the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

When the setting of the second variation time (step S45) is completed, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (during the special gaming state of the special figure 1) (step S46).
When it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S46), if the special figure 1 is a big hit, the special figure 2 variation start process is terminated.
Further, when it is determined whether or not special figure 1 is a big hit (step S46), if special figure 1 is not a big hit, the variable display game of special figure 2 stored in the special figure 2 stop counter is played. It is determined whether the number of rights to forcibly stop (the value of the special figure 2 stop counter) is 0 (step S47).

In other words, the determination whether or not special figure 1 is a big hit (step S46) is the exercise of the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of special figure 2 during the big hit of special figure 1, which will be described later. This prevents the setting of the variation time (step S49).
As a result, during the big hit of special figure 1, the second fluctuation time (long fluctuation time) is always set as the fluctuation time of the variable display game of special figure 2, and during the big hit of special figure 1, It is possible to avoid complication of the game due to frequent execution of the variable display game.

When the setting of the variation time of the special display game of FIG. 2 is completed, it is determined whether or not the number of rights to forcibly stop the special display game of FIG. S47) If the special figure 2 stop counter is 0, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.
If the special figure 2 stop counter is not 0, a process of subtracting 1 from the special figure 2 stop counter is performed (step S48), and the input / output interface uses the third fluctuation time (1 second) as part of the information on the fluctuation pattern. 23 is set in an output buffer (not shown) (step S49), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

The third variation time has priority over the first variation time or the second variation time set before this time. Setting the third variation time, which is a short variation time, is equivalent to forcibly stopping the variation display game of FIG. That is, the game control device 20 serves as a variation time setting means for setting the execution time of the variation display game (second variation display game) in FIG.
The variation time set as a part of the information regarding these variation patterns is transmitted to the display control device 40 via the sound and lamp control device 30 in the command transmission processing of the next timer interrupt processing.

  From the above, the second fluctuation display game (figure display game of special figure 2) is longer than the fluctuation time when the first fluctuation display game (fluctuation display game of special figure 1) is played in the normal mode. This means that a variation time setting means for setting the variation time to be long is provided.

  The variation time setting means does not execute the first variation display game (the variation display game of FIG. 1) with respect to the execution time of the second variation display game (the variation display game of FIG. 2). In this case, a shorter variation time is set than in the case where it is executed.

  Then, when starting the second variable display game (the variable display game shown in FIG. 2), if the forced stop right holding means holds the right of forced stop, a shorter change time than usual is set. Will be.

Next, the special figure 2 forced stop monitoring process included in the special figure game process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the special display game of FIG. 2 is being executed (step S50). If the special display game of FIG. 2 is not being executed, the monitoring process for the special figure 2 forced stop is terminated. If the variable display game of FIG. 2 is being executed, it is determined whether or not it is the special figure 2 stop invalid period (step S51).
Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the special figure 2 stop invalid period is immediately after the start of the variable display game of special figure 2, and the fluctuation of special figure 2 from game control device 20 to display control device 40. This is a period during which display control information relating to the display game is transmitted, and is a period during which the variable display game in FIG. The special figure 2 stop invalid period is the same as the third fluctuation time (for example, 1 second) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above.

When determining whether or not it is the special figure 2 stop invalid period (step S51), if it is the special figure 2 stop invalid period, the special figure 2 forced stop monitoring process is terminated. If it is not the special figure 2 stop invalid period, it is determined whether or not special figure 1 is a big hit (during the special game state of special figure 1) (step S52).
When it is determined whether or not special figure 1 is a big hit (step S52), if special figure 1 is a big hit, the special figure 2 forced stop monitoring process is terminated.
When it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S52), if the special figure 1 is not a big hit, the variable display game of the special figure 2 stored in the special figure 2 stop counter is played. It is determined whether the number of rights to forcibly stop (the value of the special figure 2 stop counter) is 0 (step S53).

  As described above, when the special figure 1 is in a big hit, the variable display game in the special figure 2 cannot be forcibly stopped, so that the variable display game in the special figure 2 is frequently executed during the big hit in the special figure 1. This makes it possible to avoid complication of the game.

When determining whether or not the value of the special figure 2 stop counter is 0 (step S53), if the special figure 2 stop counter is 0 (the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of special figure 2 is not reserved) In the case), the monitoring process of the special figure 2 forced stop is terminated.
At this time, when the special figure 2 stop counter is not 0 (when the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of special figure 2 is suspended), a process of subtracting 1 from the special figure 2 stop counter is performed (step S54). Subsequently, a process for forcibly stopping the variable display game of FIG. 2 is performed (step S55), and the monitoring process for the forcible stop of FIG. 2 is terminated.

In this special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55), a process of setting information related to the forced stop of the variable display game of special figure 2 to be transmitted to the display control device 40 to an output buffer (not shown) of the input / output interface 23 is performed. Is called. That is, the game control device 20 serves as a forced stop means for forcibly stopping the variable display game of FIG.
The display control information set here is transmitted to the display control device 40 via the sound and lamp control device 30 in the next command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing.

  Note that the third change time setting in the special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55) shown in FIG. 8 and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. Step S49) is not repeated. This is because the third fluctuation time is the same period as the special figure 2 stop invalid period (for example, 1 second), so that during the execution of the variable display game of special figure 2 which is the third fluctuation time, the special figure 2 stop invalid period is always performed. This is because.

  For example, if the special figure 2 stop counter is 2 when starting the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, as shown in FIG. 7, the special figure 2 stop counter is incremented by 1 (step S48). The stop counter is set to 1 and the third variation time is set (step S49). Then, when the variation display game of FIG. 2 for the third variation time is executed, the forced stop monitoring process of FIG. 2 shown in FIG. 8 is performed. In the forced stop monitoring process in FIG. 2, if the special figure 2 stop counter is 1 or more, the special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55) is performed. However, since the third variation time is the same period as the special figure 2 stop invalid period, the period during which the variable game of the special figure 2 is performed is always the special figure 2 stop invalid period.

Therefore, the monitoring process of the special figure 2 forced stop for the variable display game of the special figure 2 is at the time of determination whether or not it is the special figure 2 stop invalid period before the special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55) ( The process ends at step S51). Further, since the variable display game of the special figure 2 is stopped simultaneously with the end of the special figure 2 stop invalid period, the special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55) is performed for the variable display game of the special figure 2. Will not be performed.
That is, even when the variable display game of FIG. 2 is forcibly stopped based on the forced stop right held by the compulsory stop right holding means, a plurality of rights are used for one variable display game of FIG. It will have the function to prevent.

Next, commands output from the game control device 20 to the sound, lamp control device 30, and display control device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.
The command is for transmitting information based on the processing performed in the game control device 20 to the sound, the lamp control device 30, the display control device 40, etc., and an output buffer (not shown) of the input / output interface 23 in each processing. And transmitted to each device in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

Here, as an example, a command related to FIG. 1 will be described.
FIG. 9A is a timing chart of command transmission. The convex part on the left side of the chart shows the execution state of the variable display game of FIG. 1, and the convex part on the right side is in the first special game state. The execution state of one cycle of the cycle game is shown. That is, the variable display game of FIG. 1 executed from the normal state is a big hit, and the first special game state is started.
FIG. 9B shows the contents of commands related to the special figure 1.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the command includes game information, mode information, and action information.
The game information is information for identifying the type of the variable display game, and by this, it is possible to identify which of the special display, special map 2, and general diagrams is related to the variable display game.
The mode information is information for identifying the type of command. For example, mode 2 indicates that the information is related to the start of the variable display game, and what kind of content (including game state) is identified. It becomes possible.
The action information indicates the specific contents of the command. For example, in the command relating to the mode 2 change start, any change pattern from the change pattern 1 to the change pattern 30 is designated.

Next, a timing at which a command is transmitted will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, since the execution state of the special figure 1 will be described, it is assumed that the game information included in the command is always “special figure 1”.
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the normal state, a command of “mode information: mode 1 normal state” is displayed as display control information from the game control device 20 via the sound and lamp control device 30. It is output to the device 40.
Based on this command, for example, the display control device 40 performs processing for displaying characters and images (including background images and character images) when the normal state continues for a predetermined time.

Then, when there is a special figure 1 start prize, “mode information: mode 2 fluctuation start, action information: any of fluctuation patterns 1 to 30” is sounded as a command related to the start of the fluctuation display game of special figure 1. It is output to the display control device 40 via the lamp control device 30.
In addition, after a predetermined time has passed, “mode information: mode 3 left stop symbol, action information: any of symbols 1 to 12” is output as information related to the stop symbol, and similarly, mode 4 medium stop symbol, mode 5 right stop The symbols are output in order.
Based on these commands, the display control device 40 performs a process of variably displaying the identification information on the display screen 42, and performs a reach action displayed on the display screen 42 and a stop symbol editing process. In addition, the sound / lamp control device 30 performs processing for controlling sound, lamps, and the like in accordance with the execution of the variable display game shown in FIG.

When the variable display game of FIG. 1 is ended, “mode information: mode 6 variable stop” is given to the display control device 40 via the sound and lamp control device control 30 as a command relating to the end of the variable display game of FIG. Is output.
If this variable display game is a big hit, “mode 7: fanfare”, which is a command related to the fanfare game state before the first variable prize winning device 6 is released, is output to the sound and lamp control device 30. As a command related to the type of jackpot symbol (special result), “mode 8: jackpot symbol” is output to the display controller 40 via the sound and lamp controller 30.
On the basis of these commands, the display control device 40 performs a process of displaying a big hit display or a big hit symbol on the display screen. Performs processing to control lamps and the like.

  In the special game state, “mode 9: round” is used as a command indicating the number of rounds of the cycle game at the start of the cycle game, and “mode 10: jackpot symbol” is used as a command for indicating the winning game. Is output to the display control device 40 via the sound and lamp control device 30. In addition, “mode 11: count” for displaying the number of game balls won at the time of winning the game balls at the grand prize opening is output to the display control device 40 via the sound and lamp control device 30, and between the rounds. “Mode 12: Interval” is output as a display-related command. The display control device 40 controls the display during the special game state based on these commands.

In addition, “mode 13: start memory, action information: any one of start memories 1 to 4” may be used as a command related to the start memory stored based on the winning when a game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 7. Is output to the sound and lamp control device 30. The sound / lamp control device 30 controls the special figure 1 storage display 11 and the special figure 2 storage display 53 based on this command.
Further, in the case of the command related to the special figure 2, there is a mode indicating the forced stop in addition to the above-described mode, and the display control device 40 executes the variable display game of the special figure 2 being executed based on the input of this command. Control to stop and display the result.

Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 10, the forced stop of the variable display game of FIG. 2 in conjunction with the start memory number of FIG. 1 will be described.
In FIG. 10, as an example, the special display of the special figure 1 is displayed while the variable display game of the special figure 2 is being played when the start prize of the special figure 2 is present during the variable display game of the special figure 1. A state in which the special figure 1 start prize for executing the game and the special figure 1 start prize which becomes the special figure 1 start memory are four times will be described. It is assumed that the special figure 2 stop invalid period has passed when a special figure 1 start prize is awarded in which the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 (upper limit number).

When special figure 2 is in a normal state (when special figure 2 start memory is 0), if there is a start prize of special figure 2, the variable display game of special figure 2 is started immediately.
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, when the start-up prize of FIG. 2 is received and the variable display game of FIG. 1 is being executed (not the normal state), In the start process, the second variation time (30 seconds) that is a variation time longer than the variation time of the variation display game of FIG. 1 is selected (step S45).

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, if there is a special figure 1 start prize when the variable display game of special figure 2 is being executed and the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 (which is the upper limit number), In the determination of the special figure 1 start winning memory number (step S25), a process of adding 1 to the special figure 2 stop counter (step S26) is performed.
Then, the process is performed in accordance with the monitoring process of the special figure 2 forced stop shown in FIG. 8, and the display control apparatus via the sound and lamp control apparatus 30 from the game control apparatus 20 in the special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55). 40, a command related to the forced stop of the variable display game of FIG. 2 is transmitted.

  In response to this command, the display control device 40 forcibly terminates the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 and displays the result on the display screen 52. As shown in FIG. The variation time of the second variation display game (the portion indicated by the dotted line) is shortened and the result is displayed early. As a result, there is a possibility that a special result is derived in the variable display game of FIG. At this time, for the player, if the stoppage is made in a state where the special figure 1 start memory number reaches the upper limit, the profits from the second special game state cannot be obtained immediately, and extra game balls are consumed. May be forced. Therefore, even in a state where the special figure 1 start memory number is the upper limit number, the player continues the game, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

Next, the function of the special figure 2 stop counter will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.
Here, as an example, special figure 1 is in a special gaming state, and during that time there is a special figure 1 start winning with a special figure 1 starting memory number of 4 (upper limit number), and the special gaming state of special figure 1 has ended. A case will be described below in which the special figure 1 start winning in which the special figure 1 start memory number becomes 4 again is given in the later variable display game of special figure 1.

Even if the special figure 1 is in the special game state, the variable display game of the special figure 2 is executed independently by the processing shown in FIG.
As described above, when there is a special figure 1 start winning number with the special figure 1 starting memory number being 4 (upper limit number), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, the special figure 1 starting winning memory number is determined (step S25). , A process of adding 1 to the special figure 2 stop counter (step S26) is performed. That is, the right to forcibly stop the variable display game shown in FIG.

  However, here, since it is in the special gaming state of FIG. 1, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 of FIG. Two variation times (long variation times) are set. Further, in the determination as to whether or not the special figure 1 of FIG. 8 is a big hit (step S52), the special figure 2 forced stop monitoring process ends. That is, when the special figure 1 is in the special game state, the setting of the third variation time for the forced stop of the special figure 2 (step S49) and the special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55) are not performed, and the special figure 2 is not executed. The right to forcibly stop the special figure 2 is held as it is in the stop counter. That is, the game control device 20 having the special figure 2 stop counter serves as a forced stop right holding means.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the variable display game of FIG. 2 that was started during the special game state of FIG. 1 has been put on hold when the special game state of FIG. On the basis of the right to forcibly stop the variable display game, it is forcibly stopped by the monitoring process of the special figure 2 forcible stop shown in FIG.

Thereby, it is possible to avoid complication of the game due to frequent execution of the variable display game of FIG. 2 during the big hit of FIG.
Also, the special figure 2 stop counter reserves this right when the special display game of FIG. 2 cannot be forcibly stopped immediately, and this right is exercised when the forced stop is possible. The rights will be enforced reliably and players will not feel dissatisfied.
In addition, when the variable display game of special figure 2 cannot be forcibly stopped immediately, the variable display game of special figure 2 is played during the special figure 2 stop invalid period in addition to the special game state of special figure 2 described above. There is no such time.

Further, for the variable display game of special figure 2 started after the end of the special game state of special figure 1, there will be a special figure 1 start prize with the special figure 1 starting memory number being 4, and the fluctuation of special figure 2 will be followed. The right to forcibly stop the display game is stored in the special figure 2 stop counter.
Based on this right, the variable display game of FIG. 2 is forcibly stopped by the processing shown in FIG.

In addition, when the variable display game of the special figure 2 executed in the special game state of the special figure 1 becomes a big hit, as shown in FIG. Until the special game state shown in FIG. 1 is completed, the process waits for the special game state shown in FIG.
At this time, even if the special figure 2 start memory is stored, the variable display game shown in FIG. A variation display game based on the above is executed.

  From the above, when the right to forcibly stop is generated in a state where the second variable display game cannot be forcibly stopped immediately, the second variable display game (the variable display game of Fig. 2) is forced. A compulsory stop right holding means for holding the right to stop is provided, and the compulsory stop means is based on the right of compulsory stop held by the compulsory stop right holding means when the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped. The second variation display game is forcibly stopped.

Next, an example of the second special game state will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second special gaming state shown in this example, the opening time and the upper limit number of winnings of the second variable winning device 54 in the second special gaming state change according to the gaming state of FIG.
The fluctuation states of the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 include a normal fluctuation state (a fluctuation display game during the fluctuation display of the special figure or a state where the reach state is not reached), a reach fluctuation state, and a special reach fluctuation state.
These fluctuation times are less than 5 seconds in the normal fluctuation state, 5 to 10 seconds in the reach fluctuation state, and longer than 10 seconds in the special reach fluctuation state.

If the variation time of the variation display game of FIG. 1 is long, the possibility of being stopped is increased as much as that, which causes a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.
Therefore, in the second special gaming state, the conversion mode is such that the second variable winning device 54 converts more advantageously for the player when the big hit occurs when the variation time of the variation display game of FIG. 1 is long. Selection means is provided to prevent stoppage when the variation display game of FIG. 1 has a long variation time.

Further, as described above, the condition for changing the conversion mode of the second variable winning device 54 is that the variable display game of FIG. 2 that has been a big hit is forcibly stopped (the forced stop means has been operated). Yes.
By doing so, it is advantageous for the player to obtain a lot of special figure 1 start prizes and acquire the right to forcibly stop the variable display game of special figure 2, so that stoppage is prevented. Can do.

FIG. 12A shows a conversion mode of the second variable winning device 54 based on the variable time of the variable display game of FIG. 1 in the second special game state.
When special figure 1 is in a normal fluctuation state (a fluctuation display game that does not become a reach fluctuation state or a special reach fluctuation state) and special figure 2 is a big hit due to a forced stop, the period during which the second variable winning device 54 is released Suppose that either 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening or three game balls are won.

Also, if Special Figure 1 is in the (normal) reach fluctuation state and Special Figure 2 is a big hit due to a forced stop, either 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening or five game balls have won. Until it is achieved. Furthermore, in the special reach fluctuation state, it is assumed that either 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening or 7 winnings are achieved.
If none of the above is true (for example, when the game is not forcibly stopped or when the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 is not executed), either one second has elapsed from the start of opening or one game ball is won. Until that is achieved.

In the second special game state, the cycle game is not performed, and the above-described conversion operation of the second variable winning device 54 is performed only once.
That is, in order to prevent the player from stopping, the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped, so that the number of times of execution of the second variable display game is increased. The number of occurrences of the special gaming state increases.
Therefore, the profit given to the player in the second special game state is made smaller than that in the first special game state, thereby preventing the disadvantage of the game store from becoming too large.

  In addition, in the second special gaming state, when a cycle game is performed in the same manner as in the first special gaming state, the profit given to the player in the second special gaming state is more than the first special gaming state. In order to reduce the number, for example, the conversion time for the second variable winning device 54 to be in an open state is shortened, or the maximum number of winnings is reduced. In addition, the maximum number of rounds that can be continued may be reduced, or the number of winning balls for one prize may be reduced.

  From the above, the first and second variable winning devices 6 and 54 that can be converted into the open state and the closed state are provided, and when the first special gaming state occurs, the first variable winning device 6 Is converted to the open state based on a predetermined rule, and when the second special gaming state occurs, the benefit given to the player is less than when the first special gaming state occurs The second variable winning device 54 is converted to the open state.

FIG. 12B shows a flowchart of the special figure 2 fluctuation stop process for changing the opening period of the second fluctuation winning device 54 as described above.
First, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot determination random number in FIG. 2 stored in the RAM 21b is stored in the ROM 21c in the process of extracting and storing the random numbers in the special figure 2 based on the special figure 2 starting storage (step S30). With reference to the determined determination table, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S60).
If the big hit determination random number in FIG. 2 is not the big hit value, the special figure 2 fluctuation stop processing is terminated.
If the jackpot determination random number in FIG. 2 is a jackpot value, it is determined whether or not the variable display game in FIG. 2 has been forcibly stopped (step S61).
Here, when the variation display game of FIG. 2 is forcibly stopped, the third variation time shorter than the normal variation time is set in the third variation time set (step S49) in FIG. This is the case where the special figure 2 forced stop process (step S55) of FIG. 8 is performed.

When the variable display game of FIG. 2 is not forcibly stopped, the second variable winning device 54 has an opening period of 1 second from the start of opening, which is the basic opening time, the maximum number of winnings, or the game ball is Until one of the winnings is achieved is set (step S64).
If the variation display game of FIG. 2 is forcibly stopped, the game state (normal variation state, FIG. 12A) shown in FIG. 12A is checked in the execution time check (step S62) of the variation display game of FIG. The reach variation state, the special reach variation state, and other states are determined, and the opening time of the second variable winning device 54 corresponding to the gaming state and the maximum number of winnings are set (step S63).
Based on the conversion mode of the second variable winning device 54 set as described above, the drive control of the second variable winning device 54 is performed in the output process of the next timer interruption process.

  From the above, when the second special gaming state occurs based on the operation of the forced stop means, the conversion mode of the second variable winning device 54 to the open state is any of the plurality of conversion modes. Conversion mode selection means for selecting a conversion mode according to the execution time of the first fluctuation display game (fluctuation display game in FIG. 1). As the execution time of one variable display game becomes longer, a conversion mode that is more advantageous to the player is selected.

  In addition, when the variable display game of FIG. 2 is forcibly stopped, the player's profits are increased, and for the player, the special display 2 of FIG. In order to prevent the stop in such a way that it is advantageous to acquire the right to do, the following may be performed.

For example, as described above, the fluctuation display game of the special figure 2 (second fluctuation display game) that is forcibly stopped without taking into consideration the fluctuation state of the fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game) of the special figure 1 as described above. When the result of is a special result, the game control device 20 converts the second variable prize-winning device 54 to be more advantageous to the player than when it is not forcibly stopped (increase the open time, increase the maximum number of winnings) Etc.) may be performed.
In other words, when the special result is derived when the second variable display game is forcibly stopped by the forced stop means, the second special game is made so that the profit amount to be given to the player is larger than usual. You may provide the 2nd special game state generation mode change means (game control apparatus 20) which changes the generation mode of a state.

Further, in the game control device 20, the probability that the special result in the variable display game (second variable display game) of FIG. 2 is derived is higher when the forced stop is performed than when the normal stop is performed. It may be processed.
That is, when the second variation display game is forcibly stopped by the forcible stop means, the derivation probability of the special result for the second variation display game is changed so as to be higher than that in the normal stop. Probability changing means (game control device 20) may be provided.

In this case, in the game control device 20, after the variable display game of FIG. 2 is executed for a predetermined time, a determination process is performed with reference to the jackpot determination random number as a determination value, and the forced stop is performed. In this case, the determination process is performed at that time.
When the forced stop is performed during the determination process, the probability of a special result is increased by increasing the determination value more than usual.
For example, if the random number acquisition range is 0 to 255 and one judgment value is normally used, the probability is 1/256. However, if a forced stop is performed, the judgment value is five and the special result is derived. Increase the probability to 5/256.
Note that after the variable display game of FIG. 2 is executed for a predetermined time and the normal determination process is performed, it is necessary to prohibit the forced stop of the variable display game of FIG.

Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration, and may have the following configuration.
In the above-described embodiment, the start winning opening, the variable display device, the variable winning device, and the like are provided separately for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but these may be one.
For example, a special figure 1 start prize opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 7) and a special figure 2 start prize opening are provided separately. The start condition and the second start condition may be satisfied.
In this way, it can be prevented that only one of the variable display games is executed and the player's interest is lowered due to the bias of the winning at the start winning opening.

Further, a single variable display device may be provided, and both the variable display game of FIG. 1 and the variable display game of FIG. 2 may be displayed on this variable display device.
In this case, the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means are the same fluctuation display means.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second variable winning device 54 is provided below the first variable winning device 6, but it may be disposed in other locations.
For example, the second variable winning device 54 may be provided on the left side of the first variable winning device 6 separately from the first variable winning device 6. By providing them in isolation, the first variable winning device 6 is adjusted so that the game balls can be easily won, while the second variable winning device 54 has nails so that the game balls are difficult to win. Adjustment is performed, or conversely, the first variable winning device 6 is adjusted to make it difficult for a game ball to win, while the second variable winning device 54 is adjusted to make it easy for a game ball to win. The game machine can be adjusted to the game content according to the request of the game store.

  Also, the special result in the variable display game of FIG. 1 and the special result in the variable display game of FIG. 2 may be the same. In addition, the amount of profits granted may be the same in the first special game state and the second special game state.

Further, a single variable winning device may be used, and this variable winning device may be used in the special game states of both FIG. 1 and FIG.
The conversion period of the variable winning device at this time is, for example, in the first special gaming state, until 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening or until 15 gaming balls are won, whichever comes first. The cycle game that can be continued for a predetermined number of times is possible.
Then, in the second special game state, for example, five game balls are won until 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening or so that the player can obtain less profit than the first special game state. Until it is achieved earlier, it may be continued.
Moreover, it is good also considering the 1st and 2nd special game state as another, and making it the same thing (the conversion aspect is the same) by using one variable prize apparatus.

  Further, the forced stop of the variation display game of the special figure 2 is performed at the time of winning a prize to the normal variable prize winning device 7 (first start prize opening) in which the special figure 1 start memory number is a predetermined number or more (upper limit number). However, after the special figure 1 start memory reaches a predetermined number or more, the execution time of the variable display game of special figure 2 may be set to a relatively short execution time. In this way, for example, even after a start winning that is the upper limit is generated, the variable display game of FIG. 2 is stopped in a relatively short time and can be prevented from being stopped.

  That is, for example, when the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 (upper limit number) and the reach state is long (special reach state, etc.), the variable display game shown in FIG. When the game is ended immediately after the start of the game, a long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds) is set for the next special figure 2 fluctuation display game. For this reason, a long reach state is displayed on the first variation display device 4, and the variation display of FIG. 2 is displayed on the second variation display device 50, both of which take time until the result is displayed. This will reduce the interest of the player. Also, since the special figure 1 start memory number is already 4 (upper limit number), even if a new special figure 1 start prize is received in this state, the special figure 1 start memory is not obtained and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is displayed. Since there is no right to forcibly stop the game, the player may stop.

  Therefore, after the special figure 1 start memory number becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more, a relatively short execution time is set as the execution time of the variable display game of special figure 2, and the variable display game of special figure 2 is set. The result of is displayed quickly. Thus, the player pays attention to the variable display game of the special figure 2 when the reach state of the variable display game of the special figure 1 is long, so that the interest does not decrease, and the variable display game of the special figure 2 does not decrease. Since the game ball is fired to execute the game, there is no stopping.

  The gaming machine as described above includes a first fluctuation display means capable of displaying a first fluctuation display game (fluctuation display game of FIG. 1) based on a plurality of identification information based on establishment of the first start condition, Based on the establishment of the second start condition, the second change display means capable of displaying the second change display game (the change display game of FIG. 2) based on a plurality of identification information, and the establishment of the first start condition And a start storage means capable of storing a right to start the first variable display game within a predetermined number of ranges, and when a special result is derived in the first variable display game, to the player A first special gaming state capable of giving a profit is generated, and a second special gaming state capable of giving a profit to the player is generated when a special result is derived in the second variable display game. In the gaming machine, the first start condition is Upon standing, if the number of stored starting storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and a forced stop means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game.

  Therefore, when the first start condition is satisfied, the forced stop means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game when the number of stored start rights for the first variable display game becomes a predetermined number or more. With this, it is possible to prevent the stoppage due to the increase in the start memory for the first variation display game, and it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine in the gaming store.

  That is, by forcibly stopping the second variable display game under the above-described conditions, there is a possibility that a special result is derived for the second variable display game and a second special game state is generated at that time. At this time, if the player makes a so-called stop in a state in which the starting memory number for the first variable display game can be a predetermined number or more, there is a possibility that the profit due to the second special gaming state cannot be obtained. . In particular, when the second special game state is set to a short period, there is a possibility that even if the special result of the second variation display game is viewed from the stopped state and the game ball is restarted, it may not be in time. Therefore, the player continues the game even in a state in which the number of starting memories can be a predetermined number or more, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  The forcible stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game when the number stored in the start storage means reaches the upper limit number.

  Therefore, the player can be prevented from stopping by forcibly stopping the second variable display game when the number of stored start-up storage means reaches the upper limit. Further, since the forced stop of the second variable display game can be prevented from being frequently executed, it is possible to prevent the player from gaining too much profit by the forced stop of the second variable display game.

  Further, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first variation display means capable of displaying the first variation display game based on the plurality of identification information, and the plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition. Based on the establishment of the first start condition, the second change display means capable of displaying the second change display game, and the right to start the first change display game can be stored within a predetermined number of ranges. A first storage state that generates a first special gaming state that can give a player a profit when a special result is derived in the first variation display game, and a special variation in the second variation display game. In a gaming machine configured to generate a second special gaming state that can give a player a benefit when the result is derived, when the first starting condition is satisfied, the storage number of the starting storage means is the upper limit If the number is And a forced stop means for stopping the variable display game forcibly.

Therefore, when the first start condition is satisfied, if the number of stored start memory means is the upper limit number, the forced stop means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game is provided. The player can be prevented from stopping.
In addition, even if a plurality of first start conditions exceeding the upper limit number of start memory numbers for the first variable display game are satisfied, the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game is given to each. The player will not feel dissatisfied.

  In addition, first and second variable winning devices that can be converted into an open state and a closed state are provided, and when the first special gaming state occurs, the first variable winning device 6 is set based on a predetermined rule. When the second special gaming state occurs while the second special gaming state occurs, the second variable prize winning device is set so that the profit given to the player is less than when the first special gaming state occurs. 54 is converted to an open state.

As described above, the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped in order to prevent the player from stopping, so that the number of times of execution of the second variable display game is increased. Thus, the number of occurrences of the second special gaming state increases.
Therefore, in this way, the profit given to the player in the second special game state is made smaller than that in the first special game state, so that the disadvantage of the game store becomes too large. Can be prevented.

  Also provided is a variation time setting means for setting the variation time of the second variation display game to be longer than the variation time when the first variation display game is played in a normal manner.

Therefore, the forced stop is excluded by providing the variable time setting means for setting the variable time of the second variable display game to be longer than the variable time when the first variable display game is played in the normal mode. The chance of stopping the second variable display game per unit time can be reduced.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from gaining a profit other than the forced suspension of the second variable display game and increasing the disadvantage of the game shop.
In addition, since there are few opportunities to stop the second variable display game per unit time, it is possible to give a large profit to the player in the second special game state. Can be increased, and further stopping can be prevented.

  The variation time setting means sets a variation time shorter than the execution time of the second variation display game when the first variation display game is not being executed. I am doing so.

Therefore, when the first variation display game is not executed with respect to the execution time of the second variation display game, the variation time setting means is more than the case where the first variation display game is executed. By setting a short variation time, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.
That is, when the first variation display game is not executed, the player pays attention to the second variation display game, but the variation time of the second variation display game executed at this time is too long. If this happens, the interest of the player will decrease.
Therefore, by shortening the variation time of the second variation display game executed at this time by the variation time setting means, the player can quickly know the result of the second variation display game, and the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In the state where the second variable display game cannot be forcibly stopped immediately, if a right to forcibly stop is generated, a forced stop right holding means for holding the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game is provided. The forced stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game based on the forced stop right held by the forced stop right holding means when the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped. I have to.

Therefore, if the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game arises, this right is suspended if it cannot be forcibly stopped immediately, and the forcible suspension right is reserved to forcibly stop when the forced stop is possible By providing the means, it is possible to avoid complicating the game content.
For example, if the forcible stop means of the second variable display game is activated during the occurrence of the first special game state, the possibility that the second special game state may also occur, and the special figure 2 is frequently generated. There is a possibility that a variable display game will be executed. And along with this, the game content becomes complicated, the player's profit becomes too large, and conversely, both of the variable winning devices open, so that there are not enough game balls to win each variable winning device Problems arise.
Therefore, in such a case, the above-described problem can be avoided by preventing the second variable display game from being forcibly stopped and holding the right generated at that time until the forced stop right holding means can be forcibly stopped. .

  In addition, when starting the second variable display game, if the right to forcibly stop is held in the forced stop right hold means, a shorter change time than usual is set.

Therefore, when the right to forcibly stop is held in the compulsory stop right holding means when starting the second variable display game, the player is allowed to set a change time shorter than usual. Can prevent dissatisfaction.
That is, for example, when the right to forcibly stop is generated in a state where the second variable display game is not executed, if this right is lost, the player feels dissatisfied and the start-up memory is predetermined. When it reaches the number, it comes to stop.
In such a case, if the right to forcibly stop can be reserved and the second execution game is started next, if a short execution time is set, the player may feel dissatisfied. There is no, and even when the second variation display game is not being executed, it is possible to prevent the stoppage.

  Further, when the second special gaming state occurs based on the operation of the forced stop means, the conversion mode of the second variable winning device 54 to the open state is any one of the plurality of conversion modes. And conversion mode selection means for selecting a conversion mode according to the execution time of the first variation display game, and the conversion mode selection means allows the game to run as the execution time of the first variation display game becomes longer. The conversion mode that is advantageous to the user is selected.

  Therefore, in consideration of the execution time of the first variable display game, the longer the execution time of the first variable display game, the more the second variable prize winning device 54 converts to the player, For example, it can be converted to be advantageous to the player in the case of reach than the normal state, or can be converted to be advantageous to the player in the case of special reach rather than the reach state, and a long stoppage is made. Stopping can be effectively prevented by converting to the player's advantage as much as possible.

  In addition, a first start winning opening that establishes a first start condition based on winning of a game ball, an open state in which a game ball can easily win the first start winning opening, and winning in the first start winning opening. A normal variation winning device 7 that can be converted into a difficult closed state, and after the first special gaming state, the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to an open state to extend the conversion time longer than usual. A specific gaming state is generated.

  Therefore, after the end of the first special gaming state, a specific gaming state (so-called normal time short state) that extends the conversion time in which the normally variable winning device is in the open state can be generated. It is possible to increase the number of starting memories by increasing the number of winning game balls to the winning opening. Therefore, it is easy to acquire the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game, and the player can be in an advantageous state.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state based on the control of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the general flow of game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the switch monitoring process in control of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in control of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the monitoring process of the special figure 2 forced stop in control of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the command output from the game control apparatus in control of a gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the special chart 1 and special chart 2 start winnings with the passage of time in the gaming machine, the change in the special chart 1 start memory number, and the execution state of the variable display game of the special chart 1 and special chart 2. is there. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 start winnings with the passage of time in gaming machines, special figure 1 start memory number change, special figure 2 stop counter change, special figure 1 and special figure 2 variation display game execution state relationship It is a timing chart for demonstrating. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd special game state, Comprising: (A) The figure which shows the conversion period of a 2nd variable prize apparatus, (B) The flowchart for demonstrating a special figure 2 fluctuation | variation stop process.

Explanation of symbols

4 First variation display device (first variation display means)
6 First variable winning device 7 Ordinary variable winning device (first starting prize opening)
20 Game control device (first variation display means, second variation display means, start storage means, forced stop means, variable time setting means, forced stop right holding means, conversion mode selection means)
30 sound, lamp control device 40 display control device (first fluctuation display means, second fluctuation display means)
42 display screen 50 second variation display device (second variation display means)
54 2nd variable prize winning device 55 Special figure 2 starting prize opening (second starting prize opening)

Claims (9)

First variation display means capable of displaying a first variation display game based on a plurality of identification information based on establishment of the first start condition;
A second variable display means capable of displaying a second variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition;
Start storage means capable of storing a right to start the first variable display game within a predetermined number of ranges based on the establishment of the first start condition;
With
When a special result is derived in the first variable display game, a first special gaming state that can give a player a profit is generated when a special result is derived in the first variable display game, while a special result is derived in the second variable display game In a gaming machine adapted to generate a second special gaming state capable of giving a player a profit,
Forcibly stopping means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game when the first start condition is satisfied and the number of memories stored in the start storage means exceeds a predetermined number ;
Forced to suspend the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game when the forced stop state occurs in the stop invalid period set for a predetermined period from the start of the second variable display game Suspension right suspension means,
Equipped with a,
The forced stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game based on the right of forced stop held by the forced stop right holding means when the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped. A gaming machine characterized by that .   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the forced stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game when the number stored in the start storage means reaches an upper limit number. 3. First variation display means capable of displaying a first variation display game based on a plurality of identification information based on establishment of the first start condition;
A second variable display means capable of displaying a second variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition;
Start storage means capable of storing a right to start the first variable display game within a predetermined number of ranges based on the establishment of the first start condition;
With
When a special result is derived in the first variable display game, a first special gaming state that can give a player a profit is generated when a special result is derived in the first variable display game, while a special result is derived in the second variable display game In a gaming machine adapted to generate a second special gaming state capable of giving a player a profit,
Forcibly stopping means for forcibly stopping the second variable display game when the number of memories of the start storage means is an upper limit when the first start condition is satisfied ;
Forced to suspend the right to forcibly stop the second variable display game when the forced stop state occurs in the stop invalid period set for a predetermined period from the start of the second variable display game Suspension right suspension means,
Equipped with a,
The forced stop means forcibly stops the second variable display game based on the right of forced stop held by the forced stop right holding means when the second variable display game can be forcibly stopped. A gaming machine characterized by that . Providing first and second variable winning devices that can be converted between an open state and a closed state;
When the first special gaming state occurs, the first variable winning device is converted to the open state based on a predetermined rule, while when the second special gaming state occurs, 2. The second variable winning device is converted to the open state so that a profit to be given to the player is less than when the first special gaming state occurs. Item 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Items3.   2. A variable time setting means for setting a variable time of the second variable display game to be longer than a variable time when the first variable display game is played in a normal mode. Item 5. The gaming machine according to any one of Items4.   The variation time setting means sets a variation time shorter than that when the first variation display game is not executed, when the first variation display game is not executed with respect to the execution time of the second variation display game. The gaming machine according to claim 5. When starting the second variable display games claim 1 wherein when the forced stop right holding means on the suspended right is pending, characterized in that to set a shorter variation times than normal The gaming machine according to claim 6 . When the second special gaming state occurs based on the operation of the forced stop means, the conversion mode to the open state of the second variable winning device is one of a plurality of conversion modes. Conversion mode selection means for selecting a conversion mode according to the execution time of the first variable display game,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the conversion mode selection unit selects a conversion mode that is more advantageous for the player as the execution time of the first variation display game becomes longer. A first start winning opening that establishes the first start condition based on a winning game ball;
A normally variable prize-winning device that can be converted into an open state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the first start prize opening, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize in the first start prize-winning slot;
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After the end of the first special game state, the ordinary variation winning device from claim 1, characterized in that to generate a specific game state to extend than the normal conversion time for converting the open state of the claims 8 The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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