JP5391166B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that sets a variable interval time between symbol variable games.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol combination game (symbol variation game) is performed in which the period from the start of symbol variation display to the final stop display is once. When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated.

  In such a pachinko machine, the variation interval time is set after the symbol variation game is completed, and the next symbol variation game can be executed after the variation interval time has elapsed. In general, a fixed time is set as the fluctuation interval time. However, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a fluctuation shortening state is given, the fluctuation time in the symbol fluctuation game is only shortened. In addition, there is disclosed a configuration in which a symbol variation game can be quickly digested by shortening the variation interval time. Further, as shown in Patent Document 1, in addition to the one that shortens the variation interval time in the special symbol variation game, for example, as shown in Patent Literature 2, the variation interval time in the normal symbol variation game Are also disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-99494 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-108952

  However, when the variation shortening state is given, the variation time of the symbol variation game is shortened, so that it may be difficult to recognize that the symbol variation game has ended, especially when the variation interval time is also shortened. It is. Thus, if the end of the symbol variation game cannot be recognized, the number of times the symbol variation game is executed and the result of the symbol variation game are difficult to recognize, which may cause confusion for the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily recognizing the end of the symbol variation game when the variation time of the symbol variation game is shortened.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the first starting means capable of entering a game ball and the first state in which the game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance are relatively First opening means having an opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a second state in which it is difficult to enter the game, and a first that is performed by variably displaying a symbol in response to the entry of a game ball by the first starting means And a display means for displaying a second symbol variation game that displays a symbol variation game, and displays the symbol variation in response to the game ball entering by the second starting means, and the first symbol variation game Alternatively, when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the second symbol variation game, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated, a game ball has entered the first starting means Sometimes indicates suspension of execution of the first symbol variation game A first hold storage means for storing a first start hold ball, and a second start hold ball indicating a hold of execution of the second symbol variation game when a game ball enters the second start means. When the second start storage ball and the second start storage ball are stored in the second reservation storage means, and the second start storage ball is stored in the second reservation storage means, the second start storage ball Game control means for preferentially displaying a symbol variation game on the display means, variation content determination means for determining variation content of the symbol variation game, variation interval time setting means for setting a variation interval time between the symbol variation games, The variation shortening state determination is performed to determine whether or not to provide a variation shortening state in which the variation time of the variation variation that becomes a miss is shortened and the game ball is easily controlled to enter the entrance of the second starting means. And the fluctuation content determining means is out of place and the fluctuation time is shortened when the fluctuation shortening state is given than when the fluctuation shortening state is not given. The content is determined, and the changing interval time setting means sets a changing interval time longer in the second symbol changing game than in the first symbol changing game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, in the case where the variation content determining means is out of place, the storage of the first start hold ball stored in the first hold storage means When the stored number of the second starting and holding balls stored in the second holding storage means is large, the gist is to determine the content of the fluctuation that is shorter than the time when the number of stored second starting balls is small.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the variation content determining means is independent of the stored number of the second start holding balls when the variation content determining means is out of place in the first symbol variation game. First, when the number of stored first start hold balls is large, the variation time is shortened as compared with when the first start hold balls are small. Regardless of the stored number, the gist is to determine the content of the variation of the deviation when the stored number of the second start holding balls is large, the variation time being shortened than when the number is small.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, when the variation interval time setting means is provided with a variation shortening state in the first symbol variation game, the first symbol variation game. The gist is to set a longer fluctuation interval time than when the fluctuation shortening state is not given.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the variation interval time is the following after the symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game. It is the time until the symbol variation game can be started, and the variation interval time setting means uses the variation interval time corresponding to the type of the symbol variation game executed as the variation interval time after the symbol variation game ends. The gist is to set.

  In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 6 is performed by starting and displaying a game ball that can be entered, and by changing the display of the symbol when the game ball is entered by the start unit. Display means for displaying a symbol variation game, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, in the gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated, A variation content determination means for determining the variation content of the game, a variation interval time setting means for setting the variation interval time between the symbol variation games, and a variation shortening state in which the variation time of the variation variation that becomes a deviation is shortened A fluctuation shortening state determining means for determining whether or not the fluctuation content determining means is out of position and the fluctuation shortening state is given. Determines the out-of-range variation content in which the variation time is shortened compared to when the variation shortening state is not given, and the variation interval time setting means, when the variation shortening state is given, the variation shortening state The gist is to set a variable interval time longer than when no is given.

  According to the present invention, when the variation time of the symbol variation game is shortened, the end of the symbol variation game can be easily recognized.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation time of a fluctuation pattern, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows fluctuation interval time. The flowchart which shows a special symbol display process. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of a symbol change game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation time of a fluctuation pattern, (c)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows fluctuation | variation interval time.

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

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

  In addition, a 7-segment first special symbol display device 12a and a second special symbol display device 12b are arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed on each display device 12a, 12b as one time from when the special figure is started to change until it is displayed with a fixed stop. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second game”. It may be referred to as “variable game (second symbol variable game)”.

  And the display result according to the display result of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 12a and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. More specifically, when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, the effect display device 11 also The jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is displayed with a fixed stop. In addition, when a deviant symbol that can be recognized as a misalignment (delayed display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, the deferred symbol (missing) is also displayed on the effect display device 11. (Display result) is displayed as fixed stop. Note that the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is configured by a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative drawings in all rows are different from each other, or a decorative drawing in which one row of decorative drawings is different from the other two rows of decorative drawings. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The reach is formed when the same decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), The right column is a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  On the lower left side of the first special symbol display device 12a, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a notifies the player of the stored number of special reserved start balls (first start hold balls) in the first variation game stored in the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the first variation game may be referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning opening 14 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the first variation game, the first reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). . Thus, the first reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the first variable game that is pending execution.

  On the upper right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of second special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the number of special reserved start balls (second start hold balls) stored in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game may be referred to as a “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 15 during the second variation game, the second reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). . Thus, the second reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the second variable game that is pending execution.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 20 is disposed on the upper right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, and the normal symbol game may be referred to as “general symbol game”.

  On the upper right side of the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol hold display device 21 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 21 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for general use (common figure start hold balls) stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of memorized starting reserved balls for ordinary maps may be referred to as the “number of ordinary reserved memories”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the general-game is started. . Therefore, when the game ball passes to the operation gate 19 during the ordinary game, the ordinary figure storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the usual-pending game is pending.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first reserved memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 14 having a first winning opening 14a (first entry opening) for a game ball is arranged. Behind the first start winning opening 14, a first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the first variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. obtain.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (second entry opening) for game balls is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 2). The second start winning opening 15 is in an open state (first state) where the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is likely to win (win), while the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. The entrance is not expanded, and the game ball is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to win. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 gives a start condition for the second variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2. obtain.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 15). Production. The second start winning opening 15 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening / closing blade 16, and in this closed state, the game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening 15 is won in the normal winning lottery, the opening and closing blades 16 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 15 so that the game ball can be won. That is, when winning the normal winning lottery, it is possible to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening and closing blades 16, so that it becomes easier for the player to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 15. It is possible to obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the second variation game.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, there is a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2). It is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the big prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is until the grand prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and a predetermined number of games (the upper limit number of prizes) are placed in the big prize opening 18 during one round game. It is released until the ball wins or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability variation state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (4/1278 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (36/1278 in the present embodiment) after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot is generated when the probability variation jackpot is reached. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is finished, a variable state (variable shortened state) is always given. In this variable state, the change time of the change game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. In the variable state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the normal lottery of the ordinary game varies from a low probability (15/251 in this embodiment) to a high probability (250/251 in this embodiment). . In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that when the variable state is not given. In this embodiment, when the normal state lottery is won when the variable state is not given (in the non-variable state), the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once, and 300 ms elapses after it is opened. Until the open state is maintained. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is won in the variable speed state, the open / close blade 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after being opened in one opening. ing. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state.

  The open / close blades 16 are opened when a normal hit is reached, but the open / close blades 16 are closed when the upper limit number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have won even before closing. It has become. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls has been won even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. Further, when the probable big hit is made, the variable state is given until the next big hit occurs. On the other hand, when the variable state is a non-probable big hit, the big hit occurs until the predetermined number of times (77 times in the present embodiment) of the fluctuating game is played or before the number is reached. It is granted until it is done.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, The symbol hold display device 21, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and the special prize opening solenoid SOL2 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a big hit determination random number and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The reach determination random number is a random number used in reach determination (reach lottery) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of a big win lottery in which a big win is not won, that is, in the case of a loss. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 1278 integers from 0 to 1277). In the present embodiment, four values are set as the jackpot determination value in the non-probable change state, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 4/1278. On the other hand, in the probability change state, 36 values as the jackpot determination value are set. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 36/127. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the change game to the end of the change game. The fluctuation time (direction time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit variation is an effect that is developed so that the variable game finally causes the big hit symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. Outlier reach fluctuation is an effect developed through reach production so that the fluctuating game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped. The deviation variation is an effect that is developed so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped without reaching the reach effect.

Here, out of the variation patterns prepared in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the variation pattern for deviation variation will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, variation patterns P01 to P03 are set as variation patterns for deviation variation. These variation patterns P01 to P03 are variation patterns having the highest probability of being selected among all variation patterns.

  Any one of these variation patterns P01 to P03 is selected in both the first variation game and the second variation game. Further, any one of the variation patterns P01 to P03 is selected based on whether or not the variation state is given and the number of reserved storage. The reserved memory number here refers to only the first reserved memory number in the first variable game, regardless of the second reserved memory number, while in the second variable game, the first reserved memory number. Regardless, only the second reserved memory number is shown. In the case where the variable state is not given and the reserved memory number after subtraction is “0 (zero)” or “1”, the variation pattern P01 is selected, and the reserved memory number after subtraction is “2”. In some cases, the variation pattern P02 is selected, and when the number of reserved storage after subtraction is “3”, the variation pattern P03 is selected. On the other hand, in the case where the variable state is given, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “0”, the variation pattern P02 is selected, and the number of reserved memories after subtraction is any of “1” to “3”. If so, the variation pattern P03 is selected.

  In addition, fluctuation times are set in these fluctuation patterns P01 to P03. Specifically, the variation pattern P01 is set to 12200 ms, the variation pattern P02 is set to 6200 ms, and the variation pattern P03 is set to 2700 ms.

  As described above, although depending on the number of reserved memories, when the variable state is given, the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened (with a short fluctuation time) is determined compared to when the variable state is not given. Regardless of whether or not the variable state is given, the variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened when the number of reserved storage is large than when it is small is determined.

Next, the variable interval time prepared for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, a variable interval time is set as the type of the variable game. The fluctuation interval time is the time of the fluctuation interval between the fluctuation games, and is the time from the end of the fluctuation game to the next control after the special game stop display is performed in the fluctuation game. . Specifically, when a special figure is displayed in a fixed stop state as a result of the loss display, it is the time from the end of the lost variable game until the next variable game can be executed. On the other hand, when the special figure is displayed in a definite stop state as the big hit display result, the time from the end of the variable game that became the big hit until the start of the big hit game becomes the variable interval time.

  This variable interval time is set for each type of variable game, and when selected as the first variable game, 500 ms is set, and when selected as the second variable game, 800 ms is set. Has been. In this way, the variable interval time that varies depending on the type of the variable game is set. In this embodiment, the variable interval time corresponding to the type of the variable game executed is set as the variable interval time after the end of the execution, and the variable interval time corresponding to the type of the variable game to be executed next. Is not set. Specifically, as the variation interval time after the end of the first variation game, even if the second variation game is executed next, 500 ms corresponding to the first variation game is set.

  As described above, as the variation interval time, after the end of the second variation game, a longer time is set than after the end of the first variation game. Here, the variation interval time corresponding to the type of the variation game is set in the same manner for the variation pattern for the big hit variation and the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation including the variation pattern for the variation variation.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Various image display data are stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a special symbol display process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a game control unit, a variation content determination unit, a variation interval time setting unit, and a variation shortened state determination unit. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c functions as a first reserved storage unit and a second reserved storage unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, etc.) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the 2 start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15; When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, etc.) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether a variable game is being executed, a variable interval, or a big hit game. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game, a variable interval, or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (not in a variable game, not in a variable interval, and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a stores the second reserved memory stored in the main control RAM 30c. A second hold determination process is performed to determine whether the number is greater than “0”. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the second variable game being held, and therefore the special symbol change processing flag assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is set. A value “1” indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the second reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. To do. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (4/1278 in the present embodiment) in the non-probability variation state and a high probability (36 in the present embodiment) in the probability variation state. / 1278), the big hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, a common value is used as the jackpot determination value for the first variation game and the second variation game. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for executing the second fluctuation game that becomes the big hit fluctuation. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for the big hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for causing the second variation game to be out of reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, and selects and determines a deviating reach variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes a deviation variation process for causing the second variation game to be a variation variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b with fixed stop.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. In particular, the main control CPU 30a refers to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable state is given. When the second reserved memory number is “0” or “1” in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P01, and the second reserved memory number is “2”. The variation pattern P02 is selected, and when the second reserved storage number is “3”, the variation pattern P03 is selected. On the other hand, in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P02 when the second reserved memory number becomes “0”, and the second reserved memory number becomes “1” to “3”. In this case, the variation pattern P03 is selected. Here, the second reserved memory number referred to by the main control CPU 30a becomes the second reserved memory number after subtraction in accordance with the execution of the big hit determination in the special symbol start process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in the second hold determination process described above is negative (the second hold memory number is not “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a determines that there is no second variation game being held. Then, a first hold determination process is performed to determine whether or not the first hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines that there is no first variable game being held, and ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the first variable game being held, so the special symbol change process assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value “0” indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the first reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated (after subtraction) first reserved memory number. To do. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are stored as “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a preferentially plays the second variable game based on the second starting reserved ball. It is configured to run. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a does not perform the first fluctuation based on the first start hold ball until the first reserved memory number is stored as “1” or more and the second reserved memory number is stored as “0”. The game will be executed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for executing the first fluctuation game that is a big hit fluctuation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special figure to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for the big hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the first reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for causing the first variation game to be out of reach variation. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines an outlier symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and selects and determines a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes a deviation variation process for executing a variation game that causes a variation in deviation. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. In particular, the main control CPU 30a refers to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable state is given. In the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P01 when the first reserved memory number is “0” or “1”, and the first reserved memory number is “2”. The variation pattern P02 is selected, and when the first reserved storage number is “3”, the variation pattern P03 is selected. On the other hand, in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P02 when the first reserved memory number becomes “0”, and the first reserved memory number becomes “1” to “3”. In this case, the variation pattern P03 is selected. Here, the first reserved memory number referred to by the main control CPU 30a is the first reserved memory number after subtraction in accordance with the execution of the big hit determination in the special symbol start process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

  Next, a special symbol display process for setting the variable interval time after the end of the variable game will be described with reference to FIG. This special symbol display process is executed when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a sets a symbol stop command instructing the end of the variable game (determination of symbol determination) in the main control RAM 30c (step S51). Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol display process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined in the special symbol start process of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b. Control display content. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs the set symbol stop command to the effect control board 31.

Then, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the special symbol variation processing flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether it is “0” (step S52).
If this determination result is affirmative (the special symbol variation processing flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets 500 ms in the waiting time timer (step S53), and ends the special symbol display processing. That is, when the type of the variation game executed is the first variation game, the main control CPU 30a sets 500 ms corresponding to the first variation game as the variation interval time. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol display process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (the special symbol variation processing flag is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets 800 ms in the waiting time timer (step S54), and ends the special symbol display processing. That is, when the type of the variation game executed is the second variation game, the main control CPU 30a sets 800 ms corresponding to the second variation game as the variation interval time. As described above, the main control CPU 30a sets a variable interval time longer in the second variable game than in the first variable game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol display process.

  After either of steps S53 and S54 is executed, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the waiting time timer, and the waiting time timer becomes “0” after the fluctuation interval time has elapsed. Then, after the fluctuation interval time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the special symbol start process can be executed when the deviation occurs in the finished fluctuation game.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a performs control to start the big hit game when the big game is a big hit, and performs control so that the special symbol start process can be executed after the big hit game ends. Then, the main control CPU 30a gives the probability variation state and the variable state until the next big hit when the probability variation big hit, while if it becomes the non-probability big hit, it does not give the probability variation state in advance. A variable state is given until a predetermined number of variable games are played.

  Here, an example in which the first variation game is continuously executed in the non-variable state will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, the first variable game is executed for the first time in a state where the second reserved memory number is “0” and the first reserved memory number is “2”. A case where the second first variation game is executed in a state where the number of memories is “1” is taken as an example. In this case, it is assumed that the variation pattern of the deviation variation is selected in the first variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the first first variation game is executed in a state where the first reserved memory number is “2” and the second reserved memory number is “0”. In this case, since the first reserved memory number after subtraction is “1”, the fluctuation pattern of the deviation fluctuation with the fluctuation time of 12200 ms is selected. When the variation time has elapsed since the start of the first variation game, the special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a in a fixed stop state. In this case, since the first variation game has been executed, 500 ms corresponding to the first variation game is set as the variation interval time. Then, when the variation interval time has elapsed, the second first variation game is executed with the first reserved memory number being “1”. In this case, since the first reserved memory number after the subtraction is “0”, the fluctuation pattern of the deviation fluctuation with the fluctuation time of 12200 ms is selected.

  An example in which the second variation game is continuously executed in the variable state will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, the first second variable game is executed in a state where the second reserved memory number is “4”, and after the second variable game is finished, the second reserved memory number is “3”. A case where the second variation game for the second time is executed is taken as an example. In this case, it is assumed that the variation pattern of the deviation variation is selected in the second variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the first second variation game is executed in a state where the second reserved memory number is “4” regardless of the first reserved memory number. In this case, since the second reserved memory number after the subtraction is “3”, the fluctuation pattern of the deviation fluctuation with the fluctuation time of 2700 ms is selected. Then, when the variation time has elapsed since the start of the second variation game, the special symbol is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. In this case, since the second variation game has been executed, 800 ms corresponding to the second variation game is set as the variation interval time. Then, when the fluctuation interval time has elapsed, the second second fluctuation game is executed in a state where the second reserved memory number is “3”. In this case, since the second reserved memory number after subtraction is “2”, the fluctuation pattern of the deviation fluctuation with the fluctuation time of 2700 ms is selected.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a sets a longer variation interval time when the second variation game is executed than when the first variation game is executed. Further, in the variable state, the second variable game is likely to be executed. For this reason, when the second variation game is executed, the variation time is easily shortened, but a long variation interval time can be set between the variation games, and the variation games are easily distinguished.

Next, processing related to the ordinary game will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general-use reserved memory <“4”), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general-purpose reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general-purpose reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the general game, such as controlling the display content of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the fluctuation of the general graphic.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (15/251 in the present embodiment) of the lottery probability of the normal game lottery of the ordinary game in the non-variable state and a high probability in the variable state. In this embodiment, the normal hit determination is performed at 250/251. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state in comparison with the non-variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is opened longer in the variable state than in the non-variable state.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 causes the decoration display to vary and display the variation diagram specified by the variation pattern designation command and start the variation game. Control display content. Then, when the design control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command, it controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination designated by the command is stopped and displayed. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation (the contents of the deviation fluctuation) is shortened. Further, when the variable state is given, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 15 than when the variable state is not given. That is, when the variable state is given, the second variable game is preferentially displayed in a variable manner, so that the second variable game is easy to execute and the first variable game is difficult to execute. In the second variation game that is likely to be executed in the variable state, the variation time of the variable game is set like the variable state by setting a longer variable interval time than the first variable game that is difficult to execute in the variable state. When shortened, it is possible to easily recognize the end of the variable game.

  (2) The variation time is shortened when there is a large number of reserved memories for each variation game to be executed, compared with when it is small. For this reason, the variation time of the variation game is shortened by the number of reserved memories for each variation game to be executed, so that the variation interval is longer in the second variation game than in the first variation game. By setting the time, it is possible to easily recognize the end of the variation game when the variation time of the variation game is shortened.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the variation time of the variation game is shortened based on the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total number of retained memories). Configured to be Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the non-variable state, when the total number of pending storage after subtraction is “0” or “1”, 12200 ms is the total pending storage after subtraction. When the number is “2”, 6200 ms is set as the change time of the change pattern for the shift change, and 6700 ms is set as the change time for the change pattern for the shift change when the total pending storage number after subtraction is “3” to “7”. On the other hand, in the variable state, 6200 ms is set when the total pending storage number after subtraction is “0”, and 2700 ms is set when the total pending storage number after subtraction is “1” to “7”. Is done.

  In this embodiment, unlike the special symbol start process in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a refers to the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count assigned to the main control RAM 30c. Then, the sum of them is calculated as the total pending storage number. The main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P01 as the variation pattern for deviation variation when the total pending storage number after subtraction is “0” or “1” when in the non-variable state. Further, in the non-variable state, when the total pending storage number after subtraction is “2” as the variation pattern for the deviation variation, the variation pattern P02 is selected, and the total pending storage number after subtraction is “3”. When “” to “7”, the variation pattern P03 is selected. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P02 as the variation pattern for the deviation variation when the summed pending storage number after the subtraction is “0” when in the variation state, and after the subtraction. When the total pending storage number is “1” to “7”, the variation pattern P03 is selected.

According to the said 2nd Embodiment, in addition to the effect (1) of 1st Embodiment, the following effects can be acquired.
(3) In the second variation game, the variation time is shortened by the first reserved memory number. For this reason, regardless of the type of the variable game, it is possible to focus on the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by having a relationship for each variable game. it can.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, depending on whether or not the variable state is given, the reduction of the variation time is determined based on the number of individual reserved memories for each variable game, or based on the total number of reserved memories Make it different. For example, when the variable state is given, the fluctuation time is shortened based on the individual reserved memory number for each variable game, and when the variable state is not given, the variable time is based on the total pending memory number Configured to be shortened. Note that the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. In the variable state, the second variation game is likely to be executed, and the first variation game is difficult to be executed. Therefore, the first variation game is not executed and the first reserved memory number tends to increase. is there. For this reason, in the variable state, in the second variation game, the variation time of the variation game is shortened by the second reserved memory number regardless of the first reserved memory number. On the other hand, when it is not the variable state, the second variation game is difficult to be executed and the first variation game is easily executed, but the second variation game is not not executed. For this reason, when not in the variable state, the variation time of the variable game is determined by the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in the first variable game in consideration of the case where there is the second reserved memory number. Shortened.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the non-variable state, when the total pending storage number is “0” or “1”, 12200 ms is equal to “2”. In some cases, 6200 ms is set as the variation time of the variation pattern for deviation variation when the total pending storage number is “3” to “7”. On the other hand, in the variable state, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the number of reserved memories is “0” for each variable game, 6200 ms is when the number of reserved memories is “1” to “3”. 2700 ms is set as the variation time of the variation pattern for deviation variation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the special symbol start process in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a, in the non-variable state, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory allocated to the main control RAM 30c. The stored number is referred to, and the sum thereof is calculated as the total number of reserved storage. The main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P01 as the variation pattern for deviation variation when the total pending storage number after subtraction is “0” or “1” when in the non-variable state. Further, in the non-variable state, when the total pending storage number after subtraction is “2” as the variation pattern for the deviation variation, the variation pattern P02 is selected, and the total pending storage number after subtraction is “3”. When “” to “7”, the variation pattern P03 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a is in the variable state, in the first variable game, the first reserved memory number after subtraction assigned to the main control RAM 30c is referred to, and in the second variable game, the main control CPU 30a The second reserved memory number after subtraction allocated to the control RAM 30c is referred to. The main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P02 as the variation pattern for deviation variation when the subtraction storage number after subtraction is “0”, and the subtraction storage number after subtraction is “1” to “3”. ”, The variation pattern P03 is selected.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth embodiment, the variation time of the variable game is shortened based on whether or not the variable state is given regardless of the number of reserved memories. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, regardless of the number of reserved memories, 12200 ms is lost when the variable state is not assigned, and 6200 ms is lost when the variable state is assigned. It is set as the variation time of the variation pattern for variation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the special symbol start process in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a does not change in both the first variable game and the second variable game regardless of the number of reserved memories. In the state, the variation pattern P01 is selected as the variation pattern for the deviation variation. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P02 as the variation pattern for deviation variation when in the variation state.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the fifth embodiment, the variable interval time is made different based on the type of the variable game and whether or not the variable state is given. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the variable state is not given, 500 ms is set as the variable interval time in the first variable game, and 800 ms is set otherwise. In the second variation game, 800 ms is set as the variation interval time regardless of whether or not the variation state is given. Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the special symbol display process (particularly step S52) of FIG. 4 in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a special symbol variation process flag of “0” and a variable symbol. It is determined whether or not the short state is not given. If this determination result is affirmative (the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the variable state is not given), the main control CPU 30a sets 500 ms in the waiting time timer. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (the special symbol variation processing flag is not “0” or the variable state is given), the main control CPU 30a sets 800 ms in the waiting time timer. . In this way, the main control CPU 30a sets a variable interval time longer when the variable state is given in at least one of the fluctuation patterns than when the variable state is not given.

According to the fifth embodiment, in addition to the effect (1) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(4) When the variable state is given, the fluctuation time is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given, and particularly in the first variable game, when the variable state is given. A longer interval time is set than when the variable state is not given. For this reason, by providing the variable state, it is possible to make it easy to recognize the end of the variable game when the variable time of the variable game for deviation variation is shortened.

  (5) When the first variation game is being executed, when the variable game state is set, a longer variable interval time is set than when the variable game state is not set, until the next variable game is started. Can be lengthened. That is, it is possible to lengthen the time for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 15 before the next variable game is started, and to make it easier to execute the second variable game. .

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), in the first variation game, 500ms is given when the variable state is not given, and when the variable state is given, 700 ms is set as each variable interval time. On the other hand, in the second variation game, 600 ms is set as the variable interval time when the variable state is not given, and 800 ms is set when the variable state is given. Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the special symbol display process of FIG. 4 in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation process flag is “0”, Both the determination as to whether or not the state is given is performed. When the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the variable state is not given, the main control CPU 30a sets 500 ms in the waiting time timer. When the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the variable state is given, the main control CPU 30a sets 700 ms in the waiting time timer. When the special symbol variation processing flag is not “0” and the variable state is not given, the main control CPU 30a sets 600 ms in the waiting time timer. When the special symbol variation processing flag is not “0” and the variable state is given, the main control CPU 30a sets 800 ms in the waiting time timer. In this way, the main control CPU 30a sets a variation interval time longer in each variation pattern when the variable state is given than when the variable state is not given.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a seventh embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the seventh embodiment, regardless of the type of the variation game, the variation interval time is varied based on whether or not the variation state is given. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6E, regardless of the type of the variable game, 500 ms is given when the variable state is not given, and 500 ms is given when the variable state is given. 800 ms is set as the variable interval time. Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the special symbol display process (particularly, step S52) of FIG. 4 in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable state is given. Become. If this determination result is negative (no change state is given), the main control CPU 30a sets 500 ms in the waiting time timer. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the variable state is given), the main control CPU 30a sets 800 ms in the waiting time timer. In this way, the main control CPU 30a sets a variable interval time longer when the variable state is given than when the variable state is not given.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In each embodiment, a change state may be provided when it comes off. Further, the variable state may be given by lottery at the start of the variable game, or the variable state may be given depending on the number of executions of the variable game. In addition, the timing for determining whether or not to give a variable state is not limited to the start of the variable game, the end of the variable game, or the end of the big hit game.

  In each embodiment, the degree of advantage related to the big hit game may vary depending on the type of the variable game, and the big hit game based on the second variable game may be more advantageous than the big hit game based on the first variable game. As a specific example, the jackpot game in the second floating game may be defined to be longer in the total opening / closing time of the big winning door 17 corresponding to one jackpot than the jackpot game in the first floating game. .

-In each embodiment, you may comprise so that the time corresponding to the kind of variable game performed next may be set as a variable interval time after the end of a variable game.
In each embodiment, the variation interval time may be set at the start of the variation game or at a timing during the variation game.

-In each embodiment, as a closed state, even if a game ball cannot be won, if the open state is easier to win than the closed state, the closed state may be a winable state.
-In each embodiment, although it was set as the structure provided with two types of change games, a 1st change game and a 2nd change game, the structure provided with not only this but 3 or more types of change games may be sufficient.

  In each embodiment, the second variation game may be configured to set a variation interval time shorter than that of the first variation game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6F, 800 ms is set for the first variation game, and 500 ms is set for the second variation game. In the present embodiment, unlike the special symbol display process (particularly step S52) of FIG. 4 in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation process flag is “0”. If this determination result is negative (the special symbol variation processing flag is not “0”), 500 ms is set in the waiting time timer. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the special symbol variation processing flag is “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets 800 ms in the waiting time timer. In this way, the main control CPU 30a sets a variation interval time shorter in the second variation game than in the first variation game.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from each embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) A first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a first state where the game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance and a second state where the game ball is relatively difficult to enter can be taken. A second starting means having an opening / closing means to be operated; a first symbol variation game which is displayed by varying the symbols in response to the entry of a game ball by the first starting means; and a game by the second starting means Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying symbols when the ball enters the ball, and a predetermined jackpot display result in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is displayed. When displayed, in a gaming machine in which a big hit game advantageous to the player is generated, when a game ball enters the first starting means, the first symbol change game is put on hold. First holding storage means for storing one starting holding ball; When a game ball enters the second starting means, second holding storage means for storing a second starting holding ball indicating suspension of execution of the second symbol variation game; and Game control for preferentially displaying the second symbol variation game on the display means based on the second start holding ball when both the start holding ball and the second start holding ball are stored in the second holding storage means A variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game, and a variation interval time setting means for setting a variation interval time between the symbol variation games. A variation state determining means for determining whether or not to give a controlled variation state in which a game ball can easily enter the entrance of the second starting means; Become In this case, when the variable state is given, the fluctuation time is determined so that the fluctuation time is shortened compared to when the short state is not given, and the fluctuation interval time setting means is the first variable interval unit. In the symbol variation game, a gaming machine that sets a variation interval time longer than that in the second symbol variation game.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-304932, when a plurality of start winning holes are provided in a game area of a game board, and a game ball wins the start winning holes, a start winning opening What stores a starting hold ball for every time is disclosed. Further, in this gaming machine, when starting the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game based on a predetermined number of reserved balls is preferentially executed. That is, in such a gaming machine, the priority is set to the start holding ball, and since the opening and closing blades are provided, the second start winning opening that can enter the ball only when the fluctuation shortening state is given. The second symbol variation game based on the game ball entered in is preferentially executed. For this reason, the second symbol variation game has a higher degree of advantage compared to the first symbol variation game based on the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening that can be always won.

  By the way, in such a conventional gaming machine, the first symbol variation game is executed only when the execution of the second symbol variation game is not suspended. However, in order to execute the second symbol variation game in the next symbol variation game, the game ball must be inserted into the second winning opening before the first symbol variation game is finished. If the player cannot enter the ball, the first symbol variation game will be executed again, and there is a risk that the gameability of giving priority to the second symbol variation game will be impaired. In addition, it is not preferable to give a restriction on the production by greatly changing the variation time of the symbol variation game.

  The invention configured as in (a) has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily execute the second symbol variation game with priority and can improve the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the configuration as shown in (a) makes it easier to execute the second symbol variation game in preference to the first symbol variation game, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be planned. More specifically, when the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed, the second variation game is preferentially executed. On the other hand, when the first variation game can be executed but the second variation game cannot be executed, the first variation game is executed. In the first variation game, since a variation interval time longer than that in the second variation game is set, it is possible to lengthen the time until the next variation game is started after the end of the first variation game. For this reason, it is possible to increase the possibility of entering a game ball into the second winning opening between the end of the first variation game and the start of the next variation game, giving priority to the second variation game. Thus, the game can be easily executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 12a ... 1st special symbol display apparatus (display means), 12b ... 2nd special symbol display apparatus (display means), 14 ... 1st start winning opening (1st start means), 15 ... 2nd Start winning opening (second starting means), 16 ... opening / closing blades (opening / closing means), 19 ... operating gate, 20 ... normal symbol display device, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (game control means, contents of variation) Determining means, variable interval time setting means, variable shortening state determining means), 30c... Main control RAM (first reserved storage means, second reserved storage means), 31.

Claims (6)

Opening and closing that operates so as to be able to take a first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a first state in which the game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance and a second state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter. A second starting means having a means, and a first symbol variation game that is displayed by varying the symbols in response to the entry of the game ball by the first starting means, and the game ball entering by the second starting means Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a symbol in response to a ball, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game In the case of a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
First hold storage means for storing a first start hold ball indicating a hold of execution of the first symbol variation game when a game ball enters the first start means;
Second hold storage means for storing a second start hold ball indicating a hold of execution of the second symbol variation game when a game ball enters the second start means;
When both the first start holding ball is stored in the first hold storage unit and the second start holding ball is stored in the second hold storage unit, the second symbol variation game is given priority based on the second start holding ball. Game control means for displaying on the display means;
Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game;
A variable interval time setting means for setting a variable interval time between the symbol variable games;
Fluctuation shortening state determining means for determining whether or not to give a variation shortening state in which the game ball is easily controlled to enter the entrance of the second starting means is shortened and the variation time of the contents of the deviation variation that becomes a slippage is shortened. And comprising
The variation content determining means determines the variation variation content that the variation time is shortened when the variation shortened state is given when the variation shortened state is given, compared to when the variation shortened state is not given,
In the second symbol variation game, the variation interval time setting means sets a variation interval time longer than that in the first symbol variation game.   In a case where the variation content determination means is out of place, the stored number of the first start hold balls stored in the first hold storage means and the second start hold balls stored in the second hold storage means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the number is large, the fluctuation time is reduced as compared with when the number is small, and the fluctuation content is determined.   In the case where the variation is determined in the first symbol variation game, the variation content determination means varies more when the number of stored first start-reserved balls is larger than when it is smaller, regardless of the number of stored second start-reserved balls. When the amount of change in the amount of time that is shortened is determined, and there is a difference in the second symbol change game, the stored number of the second start hold ball is large regardless of the number of the first start hold ball stored. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the fluctuation content is determined such that the fluctuation time is shortened compared to when it is small.   The variation interval time setting means sets a variation interval time longer when the variation shortening state is given in the first symbol variation game than when the variation shortening state is not imparted in the first symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 3. The variation interval time is a time from when the symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game until the next symbol variation game can be started,
The variable interval time setting means sets the variable interval time corresponding to the type of the symbol variable game executed as a variable interval time after the symbol variable game is ended. The gaming machine according to the item. A starting means capable of entering a game ball; and display means for displaying a symbol variation game that is displayed in a variable manner when the game ball is entered by the starting means. When the jackpot display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game;
A variable interval time setting means for setting a variable interval time between the symbol variable games;
A fluctuation shortening state determination means for determining whether or not to give a fluctuation shortening state in which the fluctuation time of the outlier fluctuation content is shortened;
The variation content determining means determines the variation variation content that the variation time is shortened when the variation shortened state is given when the variation shortened state is given, compared to when the variation shortened state is not given,
The change interval time setting means sets a longer change interval time when the change reduction state is given than when the change reduction state is not given.

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