JP2013039439A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a variation display game from becoming monotonous and to improve an interest in the variation display game by varying the variation pattern of the variation display game in an electric support state.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a drawing means for performing a big winning drawing, on the basis of a start right; a profit giving means for giving profit to a player by opening a big winning port when a big winning is won; a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern for performing a variation display game corresponding to the result of the big winning drawing, on the basis of a variation pattern determination table; and a variation display means for performing the variation display game. The variation pattern setting means changes the variation pattern determination table when the predetermined number of games are preformed after the termination of the big winning. The game machine also includes a normal electric accessory as a start winning port, which converts the state into a first state where a game ball hardly wins or a second state where a game ball can win, on the basis of establishment of a predetermined condition. The profit giving means generates an electric support state where a movable member is more frequently operated than a normal state to enable a game ball to easily win in the normal electric accessory when the profit is given.

Description

  The present invention provides a lottery means for performing a lottery based on a start right generated by a start winning, and a special gaming state in which a special winning opening is opened in a predetermined manner when the lottery result is a specific result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with profit granting means for granting a profit to a player.

  A general digipachi-type gaming machine executes a winning lottery based on the winning of a game ball at a starting port, and determines whether or not a big win is achieved. And, when winning a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display device (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol display) includes a combination of specific symbols corresponding to the jackpot (a combination of a plurality of symbols, including lighting of a single symbol or lamp) ) And a special winning opening (such as an attacker) is opened a predetermined number of times to facilitate the winning of the game ball, thereby giving a profit to the player.

In the pachinko gaming machine, the variation time of the special figure variation display game is determined with reference to a table (hereinafter, variation pattern determination table) in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation times) are set. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to is set according to the gaming state, for example, when a jackpot is generated.
For example, a game ball start-up winning is facilitated during the electric support, so that a change time determination table (for example, a change time shorter than that in the no electric support state) can be easily selected in order to smoothly advance the special figure change display game (for example, When there is no power support: 10 seconds → during power support: 3 seconds), a table with a low reach occurrence rate or a table with a low reach development rate (a table that is unlikely to become super reach) is set (for example, Patent Document 1) .

JP 2004236369 A

  As described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the change pattern determination table is changed at the occurrence or end of the electric support state triggered by the occurrence of a big hit, etc. Since there is no change, the change in the electric support state is scarce and the variable display game tends to be monotonous.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the variation display game from becoming monotonous and improve the entertainment by diversifying the variation pattern of the variation display game in the electric support state.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won based on a start right generated by a start winning to the start winning prize port;
When the result of the jackpot lottery becomes the jackpot, a profit granting means for granting a profit to the player by opening a jackpot in a predetermined manner;
A variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern for executing the variation display game corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery based on a variation pattern determination table;
Fluctuation display means for executing a fluctuation display game according to the fluctuation pattern set by the fluctuation pattern setting means;
A gaming machine equipped with
A normal electric motor having a movable member capable of changing the state between a first state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which a game ball can be won based on establishment of a predetermined condition and functions as the starting winning port It has an accessory,
The variation pattern setting means includes:
After the jackpot ends, when the predetermined number of games have elapsed, the change pattern determination table is changed,
The profit granting means is
It is provided with an electric support control means for generating an electric support state that makes it easier for a game ball to win a prize in the ordinary electric accessory by operating the movable member more frequently than a normal state when a profit is given. To do.

Here, the big prize opening can have, for example, a first big prize opening and a second big prize opening and two kinds of big prize winning openings.
The first big prize opening includes an attacker-type opening / closing door (special electric accessory) that can be rotated in a direction in which, for example, the upper end side is tilted to the near side. The open / close door is driven by, for example, a first grand prize opening SOL as a drive device. Inside the first grand prize opening (winning area), a first big prize opening sensor for detecting a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening is disposed. During the special gaming state, the opening and closing operation of the doors changes the first big prize opening from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and the inflow of game balls Becomes easier.
In addition, the second grand prize opening is configured by a movable member (special electric accessory) that opens and closes provided on an inclined surface portion of an armor portion that protrudes in a bowl shape in front of the center case, for example. Inside the second big prize opening (winning area), a second big prize opening sensor for detecting a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening is arranged. For example, when 2 wins per 2R out of 8 types of big wins (2R normal wins per 2R probability change) and wins at the small wins, the 2nd big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing operation of the movable member. It has become.

Giving a player a profit is, for example, opening a (first or second) special winning opening in a predetermined manner.
For example, until the special map fluctuation display game is consumed a predetermined number of times, the electric support is to increase the winning probability per ordinary figure in the normal figure fluctuation display game and to shorten the fluctuation display time of the normal figure fluctuation display game. This is an electric support support state in which a movable ball as an ordinary electric accessory is frequently opened and closed to make it easy for a game ball to win a special opening in FIG.

  The variation pattern determination table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation times) are set, and associates variation pattern determination random values with variation patterns (variation times).

  The variation display means is, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and displays a variation display game with a plurality of symbols.

  The ordinary electric accessory is composed of a pair of left and right movable members, for example. The pair of movable members always maintain a closed state with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball, and the upper part is closed by the special figure 1 start opening, so that the game ball is placed in the special figure 2 start opening. Is in an unacceptable state. On the other hand, in the case of hitting a normal figure, it is opened in a reverse “c” shape for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) by the ordinary electric power SOL as a driving device, and a game ball can be received. . This makes it easy for a game ball to win a special figure 2 starting port, and thus it is easy to start a special figure 2 variable display game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the variable display game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, the interest of the variable display game is further improved.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of a main process. It is a flowchart shown about an example of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart shown about an example of a special figure game process. It is a flowchart shown about an example of a special figure game branch process. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the operating state of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of a jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of the breakdown at the time of jackpot winning. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of the game state which transfers after the big hit or the small hit end. It is a screen display shown about an example of a stage mode production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display game according to the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table referred when hitting a special figure. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the variation | change pattern determination table change process performed when a big win or a small win is won in the lottery per special figure. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the big hit time table change process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the small hitting time table change process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a screen display shown about an example of mode shift when the small hit has occurred in the normal mode. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of the symbol row | line in a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart shown about another example of the change pattern determination table change process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the small hitting time table change process which concerns on the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a screen display shown about other examples of mode change when a small hit occurs in normal mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the jackpot table change process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the small hits table change process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about other examples of the change pattern determination table change process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about other examples of the change pattern determination table change process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the timing chart at the time of displaying a premium apology image. It is a screen display which shows an example of a premium apology image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table referred in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the fluctuation pattern determination process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a screen display shown about an example of the mountain climbing effect for alert | reporting a game state. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the probability state alerting | reporting process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a screen display shown about an example of the mountain climbing effect at the time of alerting | reporting a normal state. It is a screen display shown about an example of the mountain climbing effect at the time of alerting a certain change state. It is a screen display shown about an example of the mountain climbing effect at the time of alert | reporting a game state when winning a lottery per special figure. It is a screen display shown about an example of the mountain climbing effect at the time of alert | reporting a game state according to a player's operation. It is a flowchart shown about an example of a probability state continuous alerting | reporting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the fluctuation pattern determination process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about another example of the fluctuation pattern determination process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart shown about an example of the common figure fluctuation pattern determination process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table referred according to the number of special figure starting memories in normal mode.

[First Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the big hit with the operation of the condition device or the small win without the operation of the condition device is won based on the start right generated by the start winning (per special figure). Lottery), and it is configured to give a profit to the player according to the determination result. In the lottery per special figure, whether or not the big hit or small hit is determined by comparing the random number for determination per special figure with the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board 1 provided in the gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and the front side of the machine frame 110 can be rotated in a door shape forward with respect to the machine frame 110. A rectangular frame-shaped front frame 120 is pivotally attached to the frame.
The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130.
The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the rectangular frame-shaped machine frame 110, and the game board 1 is fitted and accommodated in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A square-shaped opening is formed. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130.
That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

A clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is disposed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, a portion extending from a slightly lower side to an upper end portion than the center of the front frame body 130. Has been. Between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate as the clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140, a portion surrounded by the guide rails 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 is launched a game ball. The game area 1a flows down.
One side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to open and close like a door. By opening the clear member holding frame 140, the front side of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened.
The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. Double glass plates are fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through a glass plate.

  On the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140, around the portion where the glass plate is fixed and the gaming area 1a is visible, a frame side continuous notice display device (frame decoration) having an LED 161 (see FIG. 3) inside. Device) 72, speakers 145 and 145 for outputting sound, and the like. Note that the frame side continuous notice display device 72 realizes effects related to the hold prefetch notice and the pseudo continuous notice in various light emission modes.

The hold pre-reading notice is a notice effect executed in the variable display game related to the starting right held before the holding based on the result of the lottery per special figure based on the holding start right held. In the hold-ahead preview, in the variable display game related to the starting right that is held at the time of winning the lottery (hold-ahead lottery) to determine whether or not to hold the hold-ahead preview, there is a continuous relevance effect Executed. For example, if the number of holds at the time of winning the pre-reading notice lottery is 4, it is held in 5 variable display games including the variable display game 4 times of hold 1 to 4 or the variable display game being changed A pre-reading notice is executed. In addition, there is a case in which it is predicted that there is a high possibility of winning in the lottery per special drawing based on the starting right by displaying the decorative special drawing starting storage display different from normal.
Here, the storage of the starting right (starting storage) generated by the n-th winning is represented as hold n. According to this reservation prefetch notice, it is possible to amplify a sense of expectation for a jackpot within the reservation in stages.
In addition, the pseudo continuous notice means that in a single variation display game, after temporarily stopping at a specific symbol arrangement, the symbols are varied and stopped again, and the variation display game is simulated multiple times. It is a notice effect to show.

A key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130.
The key hole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame main body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the key hole 143 and rotated to one side (for example, counterclockwise). The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

A firing operation unit 150 is attached below the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130.
The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of.
The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. An effect button 157 that can be operated by the player in relation to the effect in the liquid crystal display device 50 is provided around the upper plate 153.
On the lower panel 152 on the lower side of the open / close panel 151, a lower plate 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 153, and a launch operation of the game balls toward the game area 1a, An operation handle 156 for adjusting a firing force when a game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 145 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 1a of the gaming board 1 includes a center case 200, a universal start gate 21, a special figure 1 start opening 24, a special figure 2 start opening 25, a first grand prize opening 26, a general prize. A mouth direction changing member (not shown) called a windmill, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are arranged.
In addition, an out hole 29 for collecting the out ball is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a, and the launching force of the game ball launched into the game area 1a is absorbed in the upper right of the center case 200. A launching force absorbing portion 28 is provided along the inner surface of the guide rail 2.

A game state display device 160 is provided on the lower right front of the game board 1 and outside the guide rail 2.
In this game state display device 160, a special figure display 23 for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game, a special figure 1 display 22A for displaying a special figure 1 fluctuation display game, and a special figure for displaying a special figure 2 fluctuation display game. 2 display 22B, a general-purpose memory display 20 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general-purpose variable display game (number of memory for general-purpose start), and an unprocessed number of times for a special-purpose variable-game 1 Special figure 1 memory display 12 for displaying, Special figure 2 memory display 13 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of special figure 2 variable display game (special figure 2 starting memory number), Special figure 1 / Special figure 2 variable display game A decision round number display 14 for displaying whether the result is per 2R or per 15R is provided (see FIG. 3).
Special figure memory display 20, Common figure display 23, Special figure 1 display 22A, Special figure 2 display 22B, Special figure 1 storage display 12, Special figure 2 storage display 13, Decision round number display 14 is integrally provided as a segment LED.

The center case 200 is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a, and has a window portion 10a that serves as a display area for a special figure change display game (decoration special figure change display game). A liquid crystal display device 50 is disposed behind the window 10 a formed in the center case 200.
The liquid crystal display device 50 includes, for example, a display unit including a liquid crystal display, and the display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 1 through the window 10 a of the center case 200.
Instead of the liquid crystal display device 50, a display such as an EL or CRT may be used as the display device.

On the upper part of the center case 200, an armor portion 230 protruding in a hook shape is provided. The front end of the armor portion 230 is disposed in the vicinity of the back surface of the glass plate that regulates the front side of the game area 1 a, thereby preventing the game ball from flowing into the center case 200.
The armor portion 230 includes an inclined surface portion 231 that is inclined from the upper end portion to the lower left side, and a movable member (special electric accessory) that opens and closes the second grand prize winning opening 61 in the middle portion of the inclined surface portion 231. 61b is provided. Inside the second big prize opening 61 (winning area), a second big prize opening sensor 61a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 61 is arranged.
Further, a left side surface part 232 is formed continuously from the lower end part of the inclined surface part 231, and a warp flow path constituting member 240 having a warp inlet is provided at a substantially lower side part of the left side surface part 232.

  The 2nd big prize opening 61 is opened 2R by the opening and closing operation of the movable member 61b when winning per 2R (per 2R normal per 2R probability variation) and when winning a small hit per 8 types of big hits described later It has come to be. Since the opening / closing time of the movable member 61b is set to an extremely short time, almost no prize ball can be expected.

On the right side of the center case 200, a panel-side continuous notice display device 71 having four light emitting portions configured to be able to visually recognize the light emission of the internal LED from the circular window portion is provided. The effects of various light emission modes in the board-side continuous notice display device 71 decorate the effects of the variable display game executed on the liquid crystal display device 50, and realize the hold prefetch notice and the pseudo-continuous notice.
For example, the four light emitting units 71a to 71d are turned on / off in correspondence with the number of continuous fluctuations related to the hold prefetching notice indicating how many games the hold prefetching notice is to be executed. Further, the pseudo continuous notice is turned on / off corresponding to the number of pseudo stations indicating how many times the pseudo continuous notice is continuously executed.

A normal start gate 21 is provided on the left side of the center case 200.
In the usual figure starting gate 21, a usual figure gate sensor 21a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the usual figure starting gate 21 is provided. When a game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 21 and is detected by the general diagram gate sensor 21a, a general diagram change display game is played on the general diagram display 23. Then, when a predetermined result mode is derived in the general map change display game, the normal map is hit, and the special figure 2 starting port 25 is opened by an opening / closing operation of the movable member 25b described later.
Note that the universal variation display game may be displayed on a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 50. In this case, as identification symbols (identification information), for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. Ordinary symbols are used, and this is performed by changing the display for a predetermined time and then stopping the display.

A special FIG. 1 start port 24 is provided below the center case 200, and a special FIG. 1 start port sensor 24a (see FIG. 3) is provided therein. The special figure 1 start right for starting the special figure 1 variable display game is generated based on the detection of the game ball by the special figure 1 opening sensor 24a.
A special figure 2 start opening 25 is provided below the special figure 1 start opening 24, and a special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a (see FIG. 3) is provided therein. Based on the detection of the game ball by the special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a, a special figure 2 start right for starting the special figure 2 variable display game is generated.
The special figure 2 starting port 25 includes a pair of left and right movable members (ordinary electric accessories) 25b and 25b. The pair of movable members 25b and 25b are normally kept closed with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball, and the upper portion is closed by the special figure 1 starting port 24, so that the special figure 2 is started. A game ball cannot be received in the mouth 25. On the other hand, in the case of hitting a normal figure, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) by a general electric power SOL 25c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device and accepts a game ball It becomes possible. This makes it easy for a game ball to win the special figure 2 starting port 25, and thus the special figure 2 variable display game can be easily started.

Thus, in the gaming machine 100, the game ball is won by the opening / closing operation of the first starting port (special figure 1 starting port 24) provided in the gaming area and the movable member (25b, 25b) as a normal electric accessory. There is provided a second starting port (special drawing 2 starting port 25) that is converted into a state where it is easy to play and a state where the game ball is difficult to win or does not win.
In addition, a third starting port (a general gate 21) that generates a third starting right different from the first starting right or the second starting right when the game ball wins or passes is provided.

The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are executed by the special figure 1 display 22A and the special figure 2 display 22B. By stopping and displaying the result mode, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed.
In the liquid crystal display device 50, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. That is, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays a variable display game with a plurality of symbols as the variable display means.

Then, in the special figure variation display game executed by the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B, when a special result mode (for example, “7”) is derived and hits the special figure (so-called big hit), A special gaming state (so-called jackpot state) occurs. Correspondingly, a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “777” in the case of 15R jackpot) is also derived in the special display variation display game executed on the liquid crystal display device 50.
Further, in the special figure variation display game, a small hitting result mode (for example, “8”) is derived, and when the small hitting is achieved, a small hitting state occurs. Correspondingly, a small hitting result mode (for example, “7 small 7”, “small” is a small winning symbol) is also derived in the decorative special figure variation display game.
In this embodiment, a part of the special result mode (result mode corresponding to 2R) and the small hit result mode in the decorative special figure variation display game have the same symbol configuration, and the result aspect of the decorative special map variable display game It is made impossible to recognize which win was won. In addition, the game machine 100 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 22A and the special figure 2 display 22B, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the liquid crystal display device 50.

A special first prize opening 26 is provided below the special figure 2 starting opening 25.
The first big prize opening 26 includes an attacker-type opening / closing door (special electric accessory) 26a that can be rotated in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The open / close door 26b is driven by, for example, a first grand prize opening SOL26c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device. Inside the first grand prize opening 26 (winning area), a first big prize opening sensor 26c (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 26 is disposed.
During the special game state, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 26b converts the first grand prize winning opening 26 from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous for the player), and a game ball Inflow becomes easier.

The general winning opening 27 is provided with a general winning opening sensor 27a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.
A game ball driven into the game area 1a by starting the game is a general winning opening 27, ..., special figure 2 starting opening 25, special figure 1 starting opening 24, first big winning opening 26, second When a prize is entered in any of the prize winning openings 61 or the like, information regarding the winning ball corresponding to each prize winning opening is output to a discharge control device (not shown). The discharge control device controls the discharge device to discharge (pay out) a predetermined number of game balls.

In the gaming machine 100, the special figure 1 start right (first start right) or the special figure 2 start right (second start right) for starting the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game is respectively an upper limit number (for example, 4) and can be stored as special figure 1 start memory or special figure 2 start memory. In addition, the right to start a general map (third start right) for starting the normal map display game can be stored as a general map start memory within the upper limit (for example, four).
The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. That is, when there is both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed when the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed.

Therefore, at the start of the game, that is, when the special figure 1 / special figure 2 start memory number is 0 (hold 0) and the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed, When the game ball wins, the special figure 1 start memory number is incremented by 1 with the generation of the special figure 1 start right. The special figure 1 variation display game is immediately started based on the special figure 1 start right related to the special figure 1 start memory, and at this time, the special figure 1 start memory number is subtracted by one.
At the start of the game, that is, when the special figure 1 / special figure 2 start memory number is 0 (hold 0) and the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed, When the game ball wins, the special figure 2 start memory number is incremented by 1 with the generation of the special figure 2 start right. Then, the special figure 2 variation display game is immediately started based on the special figure 2 start right related to the special figure 2 start memory, and at this time, the special figure 2 start memory number is subtracted by one.

On the other hand, in the state where the special figure 1 variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as during the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game or during the special game state, The starting memory number is incremented by one up to the upper limit number, and the special figure 1 starting right is stored. And in the state where the special figure 1 start memory number is 1 or more (holding 1-4 of special figure 1), the special figure 1 variable display game can be started (the previous special figure variable display game is finished, Or, when the special gaming state ends and there is no special figure 2 start memory), the special figure 1 start memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure 1 variable display is based on the stored special figure 1 start right. The game starts.
Further, when a game ball is won at the special figure 2 starting port 25 in a state where the special figure 2 variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as during the special figure 1 / special figure 2 variable display game or in the special game state, the special figure 2 The starting memory number is incremented by one up to the upper limit number, and the special figure 2 starting right is stored. And in the state where the special figure 2 start memory number is 1 or more (holding 1-4 of special figure 2), the special figure 2 variable display game can be started (the previous special figure variable display game is finished, When the special game state is completed), the special figure 2 start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 2 variable display game is started based on the stored special figure 2 start right.

The special figure 1 start memory number is displayed on the special figure 1 memory display 12 and is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as a decorative special figure start memory display. Further, the special figure 2 start memory number is displayed on the special figure 2 memory display 13 and also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as a decorative special figure start memory display.
The start right for starting the usual figure variation table game can be stored as the usual figure start memory within the upper limit number (for example, four) in the same manner as the special figure start right. The number of memory for starting the normal map is displayed on the general memory display 20, but it may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50.
Each start memory display 12, 13, 20 is configured to include, for example, two upper and lower LEDs. When the starting memory number is “1”, the upper LED is lit, and when the starting memory number is “2”, the lower LED is also lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks. The number of start memories can be determined by lighting / blinking the two LEDs in this way.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 has a game control device 30 as a main control device that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and sub-controls that control various effects under the control of the game control device 30. And an effect control device 40 as a device.

The game control device 30 includes a game microcomputer 31 having a CPU 31a, a RAM 31b, a ROM 31c, etc., a clock (oscillator: CLK) 32, an input / output I / F 33, and the like.
Among these, the CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers related to a special figure or a usual variable display game.
For each random number, a random number for special figure determination for determining whether or not a special figure per game (big hit) in the special figure fluctuation display game is used. Random number for judgment, symbol determination random number used for symbol determination at the time of special figure jackpot (probable jackpot / normal jackpot), fluctuation pattern in special figure fluctuation display game (variable display game execution time in various reach and non-reach fluctuation display) For example, a random number for determining a variation pattern used for the determination.

The RAM 31b stores a storage area for storing an ON signal of the special figure 1 start opening sensor 24a provided in the special figure 1 start opening 24, a special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a provided in the special figure 2 start opening 25, and the like. The figure includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of a normal gate sensor 21a provided in the start gate 21, a storage area for various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like.
In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31c, a special figure determination table having a special figure determination value for determining whether or not the big win or the small win of the special figure variation display game is determined. A universal figure determination table having a universal figure determination value for determining whether or not the variable display game is normal is stored.

The input / output I / F 33 has a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown) through a special figure 1 start opening sensor 24a, a special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a, a general figure gate sensor 21a, a general winning opening sensor 27a, and a first large Various signals are input from the winning opening sensor 26a, the second large winning opening sensor 61a, and the like. These various signals are relayed by the input / output I / F 33 and output to the CPU 31a.
Various control signals output from the CPU 31a are sent to the special figure 1 display 22A, the special figure 2 display 22B, the special figure 1 storage display 12, and the special figure 2 storage display via the input / output I / F 33. 13, the decision round number display 14, the general map display 23, the general map storage display 20, the special electricity SOL 25c as a driving means of the movable members 25b, 25b of the start port 25, the first grand prize winning port 26 The information is output to the first big prize opening SOL26c as driving means for opening and closing, the second big prize opening SOL61c as driving means for opening and closing the second second winning prize opening 61, the external information terminal 611, the effect control device 40, and the like.

  The game control device 30 is supplied with electric power from a power supply device (not shown), and other devices are also supplied with electric power from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

The effect control device 40 includes a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, a clock (oscillator: CLK) 43, an input / output I / F 44, and the like.
The CPU 41 a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, receives the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 30, distributes the effect control command, controls the output of sound effects from the speaker 145, and emits the decoration lamp / LED 161. Control, lower peach motor 441a drive control, first upper peach solenoid (SOL) 431a drive control, second upper peach solenoid (SOL) 431b drive control, first upper peach motor 433a drive control, Drive control of the second upper peach motor 433b, image display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, and the like are performed.

The RAM 41b includes a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU 41a, and the like.
The ROM 41c stores various control programs and control data executed by the CPU 41a. In addition, sound data relating to sound effects and the like output from the speaker 145 is stored as an audio ROM. Further, image data relating to an image or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 is stored as a symbol ROM.
In FIG. 3, the RAM 41b and the ROM 41c are provided as separate members. However, they may be provided integrally as a first memory (not shown). Further, a chip in which the first memory and the CPU 41a are integrated may be provided.

  The input / output I / F 43 includes a speaker 145, a decoration lamp / LED 161, a lower peach motor 441a, a first upper peach SOL 431a, a second upper peach SOL 431b, a first upper peach motor 433a, and a second upper peach motor. 433b, first upper peach position detection sensor 423a, second upper peach position detection sensor 423b, lower peach position detection sensor 441q, effect button sensor 157a, SELECT button sensor 157b, liquid crystal display device 50, board side continuous notice display device 71 The frame side continuous notice display device 72 is connected. The control signal output from the CPU 41a is output to these blocks via the input / output I / F 43.

Next, game control processing by the game control device 30 will be described. This game control process includes a main process that controls the game in an integrated manner and a timer interrupt process that is performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 mSec).
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the main process. This main process is realized by the CPU 31a of the game control device 30 reading and executing the main process program stored in the ROM 31b immediately after the activation.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the main process, as a process at the start of the program, an initialization process at power-on is performed (step S1) and a power failure recovery process is performed (step S2).
Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, an interrupt timer is started, and a CTC (counter / timer circuit) is started (step S3). Next, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed (step S4), and an initial value random number update process for breaking the temporal regularity of the random number by updating the initial value of a random number such as a random number for hit determination is performed (step S5). ). Thereafter, processing for permitting an interrupt is performed (step S6).

Then, the power failure inspection area of the RAM 31b is checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7). In the power failure inspection area, check data is set when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure, and the check data is not stored in normal times. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of the check data.
If it is determined in step S7 that no power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S4, and the processes in steps S4 to S7 are repeated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that a power failure has occurred, processing is performed when a power failure occurs (step S8). Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

In the process when a power failure occurs, first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. And the process which turns off all the output ports is performed, and the process which clears a power failure inspection area | region is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 31b is cut off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 31b Wait for the power to turn off.
Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 31b before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt process. This timer interrupt process is executed when an interrupt is permitted in step S6 of the main process.
As shown in FIG. 5, in step S11, when a timer interrupt request is generated (when interrupt is permitted), the data stored in the register is saved in the RAM 31b.
In step S12, various sensors (Special Figure 1 Start Port Sensor 24a, Special Figure 2 Start Port Sensor 25a, General Gate Sensor 21a, General Winner Port Sensor 27a, First Grand Prize Port Sensor 26a, Second Grand Prize Port Sensor 61a. Etc.) is input. In addition, output data set in various processes is output to solenoids (first big prize opening SOL26c, second big prize opening SOL61c, general electric power SOL25c), indicators 22A, 22B, 23, and the like.

In step S13, the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes is output to the effect control device 40 or the like (command transmission process).
In step S14, the random number for determination per special figure, the random number for symbol determination, and the random number for determination per universal figure are updated (random number update process 1).
In step S15, the initial value of the random number is updated in order to destroy the temporal regularity of the random number (initial value random number update process).

In step S16, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game for a decoration related to the special figure fluctuation display game, and a random number for table determination for setting the fluctuation pattern determination table are updated (random numbers). Update process 2).
In step S17, it is detected from the special figure 1 start opening sensor 24a, the special figure 2 start opening sensor 25a, the ordinary figure gate sensor 21a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, the first big winning opening sensor 26a, the second big winning opening sensor 61a and the like. It is monitored whether or not a signal is input (winning mouth SW monitoring process).
In step S18, an abnormal state is detected based on detection signals from sensors, ball breakage sensors, payout ball detection sensors, overflow sensors, frame opening detection sensors (none of which are not shown) provided corresponding to each winning opening. Monitor for occurrence (error monitoring process).

In step S19, processing relating to the special figure variation display game is performed (special figure game processing). The details of this special game process will be described later.
In step S20, a process related to the normal map display game is performed (normal game process). In this ordinary game process, a lottery per ordinary figure is executed. The effect control command transmitted to the effect control device 40 or the like in step S13 is generated mainly by the special game process in step S19 or the ordinary game process in step S20.
In step S21, processing related to a display (segment LED) that displays various information related to the game is performed (segment LED editing processing).

In step S22, processing for setting a signal to be output to the external management apparatus in the output buffer is performed (external information editing processing).
In step S23, a process for declaring that the timer interrupt process has ended is performed.
In step S24, a process of restoring the register data saved in the RAM 31b in step S11 is performed.
In step S25, a process for setting that the timer interrupt process is completed and the interrupt request can be accepted is performed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure game process (step S19 in FIG. 5).
In step S101 of FIG. 6, there is a prize (special figure 1 start prize) to the special figure 1 start port 24 based on the monitoring result (presence / absence of detection signal) in step S17 (winning prize SW monitoring process) of FIG. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 24, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is determined that there is no winning at the special figure 1 starting port 24, the process proceeds to step S107.
In step S102, the current special figure 1 start memory number (holding number) is acquired.
In step S103, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 starting storage number is 4 or more. When it is determined that the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 or more, that is, when the upper limit number of the special figure 1 start memory is exceeded (hold 4), the process proceeds to step S107, and the special figure 1 start memory number is obtained. Is determined to be not 4 or more (holding 0 to 3), the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, the special figure 1 start memory number is incremented by 1 and updated.

In step S105, various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 1 start memory are extracted and stored. Here, the various random numbers corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory are a random number for special figure determination, a random number for determining symbols, a random number for determining variation patterns, and the like.
In step S106, the hold number command indicating the updated hold number and the continuous notice command for controlling the execution of the hold prefetch notice are set as the effect control command related to the special figure 1 start memory. This effect control command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 in step S13 of FIG.

  Here, the continuous notice command is a result of determining whether or not the random number for determination per special figure related to the start-up memory coincides with the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (lottery result per special figure), and the fluctuation pattern This is information about prefetching including the result of determining the variation pattern corresponding to the random number for determination. For example, the effect control device 40 is instructed in advance to be “losing normal reach or less” or “big hit” in the variable display game related to the reserved starting right. Note that the game control device 30 does not hold information regarding prefetching after transmitting the continuous notice command to the effect control device 40, and executes lottery per special drawing and determination of the variation pattern in the special drawing game branching process described later. To do.

In step S107, based on the monitoring result in step S17 of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not there is a prize (special figure 2 start prize) to the special figure 2 start opening 25. When it is determined that there is a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 25, the process proceeds to step S108, and when it is determined that there is no winning at the special figure 2 starting port 25, the process proceeds to step S113.
In step S108, the current special figure 2 start memory number is acquired.
In step S109, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is 4 or more. When it is determined that the special figure 2 start memory number is 4 or more, that is, when the upper limit number of the special figure 2 start memory is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S113, and the special figure 2 start memory number is not 4 or more. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S110.
In step S110, the special figure 2 start memory number is incremented by 1 and updated.

In step S111, various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 2 start memory are extracted and stored. Here, the various random numbers corresponding to the special figure 2 start-up memory are a random number for special figure determination, a random number for determining symbols, a random number for determining variation patterns, and the like.
In step S112, the hold number command indicating the updated hold number and the continuous notice command for controlling execution of the hold prefetch notice are set as the effect control command related to the special figure 2 start memory. This effect control command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 in step S13 of FIG.

In step S113, a special figure game process number is acquired.
In step S114, a special figure game branching process is performed based on the special figure game process number acquired in step S113. Details of this special game branching process will be described later.
In step S115, a special figure variation control process for updating a special figure timer, which will be described later, is executed. Then, the special figure game process is terminated.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure game branching process (step S114 in FIG. 6).
This special figure game branching process is a process for controlling the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory (start right), and is common to both the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. It is processing.

In step S121, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “0”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S122. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S123.
In step S122, a special figure routine process for performing lottery per special figure is executed. In the gaming machine 100, the variable display game based on the special figure 2 start right is executed in preference to the variable display game based on the special figure 1 start right. That is, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory. When it is determined that there is a special figure 2 start memory, a random number for determination per special figure related to this special figure 2 start memory is determined. A lottery will be performed per special figure 2. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “1”, and the process returns to the original process (step S115 in FIG. 6).
Also, if there is no special figure 2 start memory, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 1 start memory. A lottery is performed per special figure 1 using random numbers. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “2” and the process returns to the original process.
If there is no special figure 1 start memory or special figure 2 start memory, a special waiting game command for instructing display control of the customer waiting demo image on the liquid crystal display device 50 is set in the effect control device 40, and the special drawing game is set. The process returns to the original process while the process number remains “0”.

In step S123, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is "1". When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “1”, the process proceeds to step S124. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S125.
In step S124, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process for setting information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed. In this special figure 2 variation start process, for example, when the lottery result per special figure 2 is a big win, the big hit symbol (big hit type) is determined based on the random number for symbol determination stored in step S111 of FIG. Further, referring to a preset variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number stored in step S111 of FIG.
After determining the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern, the variation control time related to the start memory is set in the special diagram timer, and the production control command (variation start command, variation pattern command, hold number command, etc.) to be transmitted to the production control device 40 Set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “3”, and the process returns to the original process.

In step S125, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “2”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “2”, the process proceeds to step S126. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “2”, the process proceeds to step S127.
In step S126, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process for setting information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed. In the special figure 1 variation start process, for example, when the lottery result per special figure 1 is a big hit, the big hit symbol (big hit type) is determined based on the random number for symbol determination stored in step S105 of FIG. Further, referring to a preset variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number stored in step S105 of FIG.
After determining the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern, the variation control time related to the start memory is set in the special diagram timer, and the production control command (variation start command, variation pattern command, hold number command, etc.) to be transmitted to the production control device 40 Set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “3”, and the process returns to the original process.

In step S127, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “3”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “3”, the process proceeds to step S128. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “3”, the process proceeds to step S129.
In step S128, a special figure changing process for monitoring the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. When the special figure timer (fluctuation time) becomes 0, the time for stopping and displaying the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (stop symbol display time) is set in the special figure timer. Then, the special game process number is changed to “4” and the process returns to the original process. Until the special figure timer (fluctuation time) becomes 0, the process returns to the original process with the special figure game process number set to “3”.

In step S129, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “4”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “4”, the process proceeds to step S130, and when it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “4”, the process proceeds to step S131.
In step S130, a special symbol display process is performed to control the variable display game after the symbol stops. When the special figure timer (stop symbol display time) becomes 0, it is determined whether the lottery result per special figure is a big hit or a small hit. When it is determined that the lottery result per special figure is a big hit or a small win, the special figure timer is set with a time (big hit / small hit start demo time) to notify that a big hit or a small win starts. Then, an effect control command (big hit / small hit start demo command) to be transmitted to the effect control device 40 is set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “5” and the process returns to the original process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result per special figure is lost, the special figure game process number is changed to “0” and the process returns to the original process. Until the special figure timer (stop symbol display time) becomes 0, the special figure game process number remains “4” and the process returns to the original process.

In step S131, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “5”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “5”, the process proceeds to step S132, and when it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “5”, the process proceeds to step S133.
In step S132, processing during fanfare / interval is performed to perform initialization when a big hit or a small hit occurs. When the special figure timer (big hit / small hit start demo time) becomes 0, a specified number of rounds (for example, 15R or 2R) is set according to the type of big hit or small hit, and the big winning opening opening time (for example, 25 Second or 1 second) is set in the special timer. Also, the number of rounds and the winning counter for the big prize opening are initialized, and an effect control command (such as a round start command) to be transmitted to the effect control device 40 is set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “6” and the process returns to the original process. Until the special figure timer (big hit / small start demo time) becomes 0, the special figure game process number remains “5” and the process returns to the original process.

In step S133, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “6”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “6”, the process proceeds to step S134. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “6”, the process proceeds to step S135.
In step S134, the opening / closing door 26b or the movable member 61b is opened / closed to execute a process for opening the big prize opening for opening the first big prize 26 or the second big prize opening 61. When the prize winning counter of the big prize opening becomes 10 or more or the special figure timer (large prize opening time) becomes 0, the special prize timer closing time is set in the special figure timer. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “7” and the process returns to the original process. Until the winning counter is 10 or more, or until the special figure timer (large winning opening release time) becomes 0, the process returns to the original process with the special game process number set to “6”.

In step S135, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “7”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “7”, the process proceeds to step S136, and when it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “7”, the process proceeds to step S137.
In step S136, after the first big prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61 is closed, a certain period of time is required to allow all the game balls remaining in the first big prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61 to flow down. The waiting ball winning ball remaining ball processing is executed. When the special figure timer (large winning opening closing time) becomes 0, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached the specified number of rounds. When the specified number of rounds has been reached, a time for notifying that the big hit or the small win has ended with the effect (a jackpot end demonstration time) is set in the special timer and an effect control command ( After setting the jackpot end demo command, etc., the special figure game process number is changed to “8” to return to the original process. On the other hand, if the specified number of rounds has not been reached, the special prize opening time is set in the special timer. Then, the number of rounds is incremented by 1 and updated, the prize counter of the big prize opening is initialized to 0, and an effect control command (such as a round start command) to be transmitted to the effect control device 40 is set. Change the number to "6" and return to the original process. Until the special figure timer (large winning opening closing time) reaches 0, the process returns to the original process with the special figure game process number set to “7”.

In step S137, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “8”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “8”, the process proceeds to step S138. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “8”, the process returns to the original process.
In step S138, a jackpot end process is executed to change the probability state after the jackpot or jackpot ends according to the type of jackpot or jackpot. When the special figure timer (big hit end demo time) reaches 0, the probability state is set according to the big win lottery result or the small hit lottery result, and a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to after the next special figure fluctuation display game is set. An effect control command (probability state command, transition destination mode command, etc.) to be transmitted to the effect control device 40 is set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “0” and the process returns to the original process.
The special figure game branching process is executed as described above.

As described above, the game control device 30 extracts the random number for determination per special figure of the variable display game based on the start winning in the special figure game process (step S19 in FIG. 5), and stores it in association with the start memory. To do. Further, the random number value for determination per special figure is compared with the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 31c to determine whether or not the big hit or small hit is appropriate (lottery per special figure).
Then, based on the start right related to the special figure start memory, the special figure change display game is executed on the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B. When the lottery result per special figure is a big prize, the special result mode is displayed on the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B and a special gaming state is generated. When the lottery result per special figure is a small hit, the small hit result mode is displayed on the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B and a small hit state is generated. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a loss, the result form of the loss is displayed on the special figure 1 display 22A or the special figure 2 display 22B.

In the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 26b is opened by the first grand prize opening SOL26c, and the inflow of game balls to the first big prize opening 26 is made possible. Alternatively, the movable member 61 b is rotated by the second grand prize opening SOL 61 c to allow the game ball to flow into the second big prize opening 61. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61, or a predetermined time from the opening of the first big prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61 Until one of the conditions (e.g., 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses, one round is set, and control is performed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15R or 2R) (cycle game).
In the small hit state, for example, the movable member 61 b is rotated by the second big prize opening SOL 61 c to allow the game ball to flow into the second big prize opening 61. Then, control is performed so that a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 61 as one round, and this is continued for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 2R).
In the special gaming state, which one of the first grand prize opening 26 or the second big prize opening 61 is to be opened is determined by, for example, the result mode of the special figure variation display game (the winning jackpot Type).

In addition, the game control device 30 extracts a random number for determining the normal figure based on the passing of the game ball through the normal figure start gate 21 in the normal figure game process (step S20 in FIG. 5). The determination random number value is compared with the determination value per common figure stored in the ROM 31c, and the success / failure per common figure is determined (lottery per common figure). Then, based on the start right related to the general map start memory, the general map display 23 executes the general map change display game.
When the lottery result for the common figure is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general figure display 23, and the movable members 25b and 25b are opened for a predetermined time by the ordinary electric SOL 25c, and the game ball to the normal fluctuation winning device 25 is displayed. Inflow. On the other hand, when the lottery result per common figure is a loss, the result form of the loss is displayed on the common figure display 23.

In the special figure game process and the general figure game process described above, an effect control command for controlling the effect device (for example, the liquid crystal display device 50 or the like) is generated in accordance with the special image change display game or the normal view change display game. It is output to the production control device 40.
Based on the effect control command from the game control device 30, the effect control device 40 displays, for example, a decoration special map variable display game corresponding to the special map variable display game on the liquid crystal display device 50, or corresponds to the start memory number. To display the decoration special figure start memory to be displayed. Also, processing for controlling sound output from the speaker 145, light emission of the decoration lamp / LED 161, processing for controlling the rotational driving of the lower peach motor 441a, processing for controlling the driving of the first upper peach solenoid, second upper A process for controlling the drive of the peach solenoid, a process for controlling the rotational drive of the first upper peach motor 433a, a process for controlling the rotational drive of the second upper peach motor 433b, and the like are performed.

Further, for example, the production control device 40 draws a lottery whether or not to execute the hold prefetching notice based on the continuous notice command set in step S106 or S112 in FIG. Execute. Here, in the lottery for determining whether or not to hold the pre-reading notice, the winning probability when the lottery result per special figure is a big win or a small hit is set higher than the winning probability when the game is lost. Therefore, when the hold prefetching notice is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit or the small hit increases.
Note that the lottery for determining whether or not to hold the pre-reading notice may be executed by the game control device 30 instead of the effect control device 40. In this case, information instructing execution of the hold prefetching notice is transmitted to the effect control device 40 as a continuous notice command.
Furthermore, the production control device 40 controls the stage mode production that clearly or unclearly informs the current probability state based on the probability state command.

In this manner, the gaming machine 100 determines whether or not the winning combination with the operation of the condition device or the small winning combination without the operation of the condition device is won based on the starting right generated by the start winning (game). The control device 30) includes a profit granting means (game control device 30) for giving a profit to the player by opening the big winning openings 26 and 61 in a predetermined manner when the lottery result is a big win or a small win. ing.
Also, a fluctuation pattern setting means (game control device 30) for setting a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) for executing the fluctuation display game corresponding to the lottery result, a fluctuation display means for executing the fluctuation display game according to the set fluctuation pattern. (Produce control device 40, liquid crystal display device 50, etc.), holding means (game control device 30) for holding start right up to a predetermined upper limit number as start memory, sequentially instructing execution of variable display game with change pattern related to start memory There is provided a variable display instruction means (game control device 30).
Here, the variation pattern related to the startup memory is a variation pattern determined based on a variation pattern determination random number stored in association with the startup memory.

FIG. 8 is a state transition diagram for explaining the operating state of the gaming machine 100.
In FIG. 8, the customer waiting state ST1 is a state in which the special figure variation display game is not executed and is left for a predetermined time, and is a state waiting for the start right to be generated based on the start winning. At this time, a customer waiting demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. In this customer waiting state ST1, when a game ball is won at the special figure 1 start port 24 or the special figure 2 start port 25 and a start right is generated, the state shifts to the variable state ST2.

  The fluctuation state ST2 is a state in which a special figure fluctuation display game is being executed. When the lottery per special figure is won in the fluctuation state ST2, a special result mode is derived in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the state shifts to the big hit state ST3. When the lottery is not selected per lottery in the variation state ST2, a result mode corresponding to the loss in the special diagram variation display game is derived. Thereafter, if there is a special figure start memory (special figure 1 start memories 1 to 4 or special figure 2 start memories 1 to 4), the next special figure variation display game is started. On the other hand, if there is no special figure start memory (both special figure 1 start memory and special figure 2 start memory are 0), it shifts to the customer waiting state ST1 with the elapse of a predetermined time.

  The jackpot state ST3 is a state in which a special gaming state in which the first grand prize winning opening 26 or the second big winning prize opening 61 is opened a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) and a predetermined game value can be given to the player is generated. It is. When the big hit state ST3 is finished, if there is a special figure start memory, the next special figure variation display game is started.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type in the gaming machine 100, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a breakdown when the jackpot is won.
In FIG. 9, 2R normal win is the first winning probability (relatively low jackpot probability after the jackpot is ended) when the second jackpot 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R by the opening / closing operation of the movable member 61b when the jackpot occurs. For example, the jackpot is set to 1/316).
The 2R probability change is a second winning probability (for example, the winning probability after the big hit is higher than the first winning probability (for example, The jackpot is set to about 10 times the first winning probability.

The 15R normal win is a jackpot in which the first big winning opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 26b when the big hit occurs, and the jackpot probability after the jackpot ends is set to the first winning probability It is.
The 15R probability change win is a jackpot in which the first big winning opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 26b when the big hit occurs, and the jackpot probability after the big hit ends is set to the second winning probability It is.

  Electric power support is to increase the winning probability per general drawing in the special map fluctuation display game until the special figure fluctuation display game is consumed a predetermined number of times, and shorten the fluctuation display time of the general map fluctuation display game. This is an electric support support state in which the movable members 25b and 25b as ordinary electric accessories are frequently opened and closed to make it easy for a game ball to win the special figure 2 starting opening 25, which is also called a time reduction.

  Here, after the jackpot is over, the power support that is continued until the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times is distinguished from the power support 1, and the power support that is continued until the next jackpot is distinguished from the power support 2. Therefore, for example, NO. The game state after 2R normal hit of 2 is expressed as a normal state (electric support 1), and NO. The game state after hitting 2R probability change of 7 is expressed as a probability change state (electric support 2).

In the gaming machine 100, the variation display time of the normal variation display game in a state without electric support (for example, a normal state) is set to a relatively long time (for example, 30 seconds). Then, the opening time of the special figure 2 starting port 25 when the normal figure is changed in the normal figure display game is set to a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the special figure 2 for one normal figure is set. The number of opening of the start port 25 is also set small (for example, 1R).
On the other hand, the fluctuation display time of the general-purpose fluctuation display game in the state with the electric support (for example, the normal state (electric support 1)) is shorter than the case without the electric support (for example, 2 to 5 seconds). ) Is set. Then, the opening time of the special figure 2 start opening 25 when the normal figure change display game is hit is set to a long time (for example, 1 second) as compared with the case without electric support, The number of times of opening of the special figure 2 starting port 25 with respect to the usual figure is also set larger than in the case of no electric support (for example, 3R).

  Thus, in the state with the electric support (so-called electric support), the number of times the special figure 2 start opening 25 is opened is increased more than the state without the electric support, and the game ball can easily win the special figure 2 start opening 25. Therefore, the special figure 2 start display memory is almost uninterrupted, and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly executed until the state with the electric support is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the opening time of the big prize opening is shortened with a number of rounds less than 15R (for example, 1 second), and as an example per so-called short-time opening per 2R (per 2R normal per 2R probability variation). Although it is adopted, it may be possible to employ a short-time opening per opening where the opening round of the grand prize opening is other than 2R.

The breakdown of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), when winning the jackpot in the special figure 2 variable display game, compared to when winning the big win in the special figure 1 variable display game, No. 2 is shown. 4 is set to a low ratio per 2R probability variation (no electric support). The ratio of 8 to 15R probability variation (with electric support until the next big hit) is set high.
In other words, in the jackpot symbol determination process executed in steps S124 and S126 of FIG. 7, the winner in the winning lottery based on the special figure 2 starting right is won more than in the winning lottery based on the special figure 1 starting right. The proportion of 15R jackpots is increasing. Since the special figure 2 variable display game is easy to be executed during the electric support, the No. with the largest profit given to the player is shown. Eight jackpots are likely to occur.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100, a small hit determination value different from the big hit determination value (a winning probability for the small hit is 1/220, for example) is compared with a special random number for determination per special figure. It is configured to generate hits. When the small hit occurs, the second big prize winning opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R by the opening / closing operation of the movable member 61b as in the case of 2R. Strictly speaking, the behavior at the time of occurrence of the small hit may not be the same as the behavior at the time of occurrence of 2R, and may be similar. Unlike the big win, there is no game state transition when the small win.

As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot accompanied by the operation of the condition device is set to No. in FIG. No. 3 in FIG. The second per unit (per 2R) corresponding to 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 is configured.
Then, the profit granting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 has a first prize opening in the first mode in which a game ball can be easily won when the first winning (per 15R) is won in the winning lottery ( The first profit granting means for giving the player the first profit by opening the first grand prize opening 26), and when winning the second winning (per 2R) in the winning lottery than the first aspect Second profit granting means for giving the player a second profit having a value lower than the first profit by opening the grand prize opening (second big prize opening 61) in the second mode with a short opening time; The small profit granting means for granting a small profit to the player by opening the large winning opening (second large winning opening 61) in the same or similar manner as the second mode when winning a small lot in the winning lottery And have.

Or, when 2R normal hit (No. 1, 2 in FIG. 9) and 2R probability change (No. 4, 5, 7 in FIG. 9) are distinguished, they are expressed as follows.
That is, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot accompanied by the operation of the condition device is set to No. No. 3 in FIG. No. 4 in FIG. It is comprised with the 3rd per 1 and 2 (per 2R normal).
Then, the profit granting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 has a first prize opening in the first mode in which a game ball can be easily won when the first winning (per 15R) is won in the winning lottery ( The first profit granting means for giving the player a first profit by opening the first grand prize opening 26), and the winning probability changing means when winning the second winning (per 2R probability variation) in the winning lottery (Game control device 30) changes to the second gaming state (probability change state), and opens the big prize opening (second big prize opening 61) in the second mode having a shorter opening time than the first mode. By means of a second profit granting means for giving the player a second profit having a value lower than the first profit, and a winning probability changing means when winning the third per win (per 2R normal) in the winning lottery First play By changing to the state (normal state) and opening the grand prize opening (second big prize opening 61) in the second mode having a shorter opening time than the first mode, the player can obtain the first profit from the first profit. The third profit granting means for granting the third profit with low value and the same as the second mode without changing the gaming state by the winning probability changing means when winning a small win in the winning lottery or And a small profit granting means for giving a small profit to the player by opening the large winning opening (second large winning opening 61) in a similar manner.

  Further, the profit granting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 is provided when the first profit is given by the first profit granting means or the second profit is given by the second profit granting means. There is an electric support control means for generating an electric support state in which the movable member (25b, 25b) is operated more frequently than the normal state to make it easier for the game ball to win a prize at the second start opening (special figure 2 start opening). Yes.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state that shifts after the winning is over. The circled numbers in FIG. 11 correspond to the numbers indicating the jackpot type in FIG. Note that FIG. 11 shows the case where the lottery per special figure is won in the normal state D, but the same is true when the lottery per special figure is won in the gaming states E to H.
The transition of the gaming state triggered by winning the jackpot is controlled by the gaming control device 30. Specifically, it is performed within the special figure game process (step S19 in FIG. 5).

In normal state D, no. When winning for 2R normal per 1 (no electric support), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. And it shifts to the normal state D after the end of jackpot.
No. When winning 2R normal per 2 (with 100 electric support), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. And it shifts to a normal state (electric support 1) F after the end of jackpot. When the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times, the normal state (electric support 1) F shifts to the normal state D.

No. When the player wins the 3R 15R normal (with 100 electric support), a state C per 15R occurs, and the first big prize opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 wins × 15R. And it shifts to a normal state (electric support 1) F after the end of jackpot. When the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times, the normal state (electric support 1) F shifts to the normal state D.
No. When winning per 2R probability change of 4 (without electric support), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. And it shifts to the probable change state E after the end of the jackpot.

No. When winning 5R with 2R probability change (with 100 electric supports), a state B per 2R occurs and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to a probable change state (electric support 1) G. When the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times, the probability variation state (electric support 1) G shifts to the probability variation state E.
No. When winning 6 per 15R probability change (with 100 electric supports), state C per 15R occurs, and the first big prize opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 wins × 15R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to a probable change state (electric support 1) G. When the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times, the probability variation state (electric support 1) G shifts to the probability variation state E.

No. When winning the 7R 2R probability change (with electric support until the next big hit), a state B per 2R occurs, and the second big prize opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to the probability variation state (electric support 2) H. This state H is continued until the next jackpot occurs.
No. When winning the 15R probability change of 8 (with electric support until the next big hit), a state C per 15R occurs, and the first big prize opening 26 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 wins × 15R. Then, after the jackpot ends, the state shifts to the probability variation state (electric support 2) H. This state H is continued until the next jackpot occurs.

In addition, when a small win is won in the normal state D, a small hit state A is generated, and the second big prize winning opening 61 is opened for 1 second × 2R as in the state 2B per 2R. And it returns to the normal state D after the end of the small hit.
In addition, when winning a small winning lottery in any of the gaming states E to H different from the normal state D, the original gaming state is returned after the small winning is completed. That is, for example, in the case where the winning lottery is won in the probability changing state E, the probability changing state E is continued even after the end of the small hitting.

In this way, the gaming machine 100 has a first gaming state (normal state) in which the jackpot winning probability is set relatively low, and a second gaming state (in which the jackpot winning probability is set higher than the first gaming state ( Probability state setting means (game control device 30) that can be changed on the condition that the jackpot has been won.
That is, after the big hit or the small hit, the normal state D, the probability variation state E, the normal state (electric support 1) F, the probability variation state (electric support 1) G, or the probability variation state (electric support 2) H stays. It will be. And in order to make a player recognize whether it is staying in a normal state (D, F) or a probability variation state (E, G, H), the gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to execute a stage mode effect. Yes. For example, a stage corresponding to the normal state and a stage corresponding to the probability variation state are provided, and the player can recognize the game state in which the user stays by the background display in the liquid crystal display device 50. Since the presence / absence of the electric support is obvious from the behavior of the special figure 2 starting port 25, if the player is notified of the normal state or the probability variation state, the player can distinguish the above-described gaming states D to H.

Also, in this stage mode production, it is not clearly informed whether the normal state (D, F) or the probability variation state (E, G, H) is staying, that is, one stage is put into a plurality of gaming states. By making it correspond, it is also possible to notify unclearly that there is a possibility of staying in any gaming state.
For example, the transition destination state indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 11, that is, the normal state D after the end of the small hit, the normal state D after the end of the 2R normal hit (no electric support), the probability change after the end of the per 2R probability change (no electric support) The state E cannot be determined from the behavior of the second big prize opening 61 when the hit occurs and the behavior of the special figure 2 starting port 25 after the hit.
Therefore, after these hits are completed, the same stage mode effect (unclear stage 1, FIG. 12 (b)) is executed so as not to clearly notify which game state the user is in. . Thereby, since it is not completely denied that the 2R probability change was made, the player can be expected to be in the probability change state E.

Further, for example, the state of the transition destination indicated by a bold line in FIG. 11, that is, after the normal state (electric support 1) F after the end of 2R normal hit (with electric support 100 times) F, after the end of 2R probability change (with electric support 100 times) The probability variation state (electric support 1) G cannot be determined from the behavior of the second big prize winning opening 61 at the time of hitting and the behavior of the special figure 2 starting opening 25 after the winning.
Therefore, after these hits are completed, the same stage mode effect (unclear stage 2, FIG. 12 (c)) is executed, so that it is not clearly notified which game state the user is in. . As a result, since it is not completely denied that the 2R probability change has occurred, it is possible to make the player expect that the player may have shifted to the probability change state (electric support 1) G.
It should be noted that after the special figure variation display game has been digested 100 times, the process may shift to the above-described ambiguity stage 1 so as not to completely deny that the game is still in a probable variation state.

  On the other hand, the state of the transition destination indicated by a thin line in FIG. 11, that is, after the end of the 2R probability change (with electric support until the next big hit), the probability change state (electric support 2) H, after the end of 15R probability change (with 100 electric support) Probability change state (electric support 1) G and the probability change state E after the completion of this electric support, and the probability change state (electric support 2) H after the end of 15R probability change (with electric support until the next big hit), clearly state those states The stage mode effect to be notified (probability change confirmation stage, FIG. 12D) is executed. Further, in the normal state (electric support 1) F after 15R normal hit (with electric support 100 times) and the normal state D after completion of this electric support, stage mode effects (normally confirmed) are clearly notified of those states. The stage, FIG. 12 (a)) is executed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 includes game state notification means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) that can definitely notify whether the player is in the first game state or the second game state. Yes. This gaming state notification means can unambiguously notify that there is a possibility of staying in either the first gaming state (normal state) or the second gaming state (probability changing state) (gaming state) Is not clearly notified).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation display game according to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is referred to in the special diagram variation start process (step S124 or S126 in FIG. 7), and the variation pattern determination random number (random value) extracted and stored in step S111 in FIG. : 1 to 100) are used to determine which fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) corresponds.

  In the variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 13A, when the variation pattern determination random number is 1 to 30, a variation pattern with a variation time of 10 seconds is selected (selection rate 30%), and the variation pattern determination random number is selected. Is a variation pattern with a variation time of 15 seconds (selection rate 10%), and when the variation pattern determination random number is 41 to 50, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected. (Selectivity 10%). Although not shown, when the variation pattern determining random number is 51 to 51, a variation pattern having a variation time longer than 30 seconds is selected. Hereinafter, the effect mode in which the variation pattern is determined according to the variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG.

Here, the variation pattern having a variation time of 10 seconds is, for example, a pattern in which three symbols are stopped and displayed one by one at a predetermined time interval on the liquid crystal display device 50. Or, it is either normal reach / win (see FIG. 14A).
The fluctuation pattern with a fluctuating time of 15 seconds is, for example, that the two symbols on the left and right are stopped and displayed one by one at predetermined time intervals in the liquid crystal display device 50, and a reach pattern occurs, and the middle symbol fluctuates longer than in normal reach. This is a pattern that is stopped and displayed, and is either so-called long reach / losing or long reach / winning.
In the liquid crystal display device 50, for example, the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed one by one at a predetermined time interval and a reach pattern occurs, and the middle symbol fluctuates longer than in the long reach. This is a pattern that is stopped and displayed (often accompanied by a flashy effect display), and is either so-called super reach / losing or super reach / win.

In the variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 13B, when the variation pattern determination random number is 1 to 90, a variation pattern with a variation time of 3 seconds is selected (selection rate 90%), and the variation pattern determination random number is selected. Is a variation pattern with a variation time of 15 seconds (selectivity 1%), and when the variation pattern determination random number is 92, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected (selectivity 1%). ). Although not shown in the figure, when the random number for determining the variation pattern is 93 to, a variation pattern having a variation time longer than 30 seconds is selected. Hereinafter, the effect mode in which the variation pattern is determined according to the variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG.
Here, the variation pattern with a variation time of 3 seconds is a pattern in which, for example, after the three symbols have changed for a predetermined time on the liquid crystal display device 50, the three symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed regardless of the lottery result per special figure. Yes (see FIG. 14B). The fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 15 seconds and 30 seconds is the same as in the normal mode. In the beckoning cat mode, the reach development rate is lower than that in the normal mode, and a short variation pattern is selected with a high probability, so that the variation display game is digested in a short time. In addition, after the probable big hit, the beckoning cat mode is always entered.

In the variation pattern determination table 3 shown in FIG. 13C, when the variation pattern determination random number is 1 to 90, a variation pattern with a variation time of 10 seconds is selected (selection rate 90%), and the variation pattern determination random number is selected. Is a variation pattern with a variation time of 15 seconds (selectivity 1%), and when the variation pattern determination random number is 92, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected (selectivity 1%). ). Although not shown in the figure, when the random number for determining the variation pattern is 93 to, a variation pattern having a variation time longer than 30 seconds is selected. Hereinafter, the effect mode in which the variation pattern is determined according to the variation pattern determination table 3 shown in FIG.
Here, the variation patterns with the variation times of 10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 30 seconds are all the same as in the normal mode. In this Ebsan mode, since the reach development rate is lower than in the normal mode, the variable display game is indifferently digested.

It should be noted that the variation pattern determination tables 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 13 are referred to when the lottery per special drawing is lost, and another variation pattern determination is performed when the big win or the small win is won in the lottery per special drawing. Make sure that the table is referenced.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when a lottery per special drawing is won in the normal mode.
In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 for a special figure, a long variation pattern is compared with the variation pattern determination table 1 (FIG. 13A) that is referred to when the lottery per special figure is not selected. The proportion that becomes larger. In other words, it can be said that the table has a high reach rate and reach development rate.
In this way, when a lottery per special drawing is won, a variation display game with a long variation pattern is likely to occur, and the player's expectation increases when the variation display game with a long variation pattern is executed Like to do.
Similarly, the variation pattern determination table referred to when the lottery per special figure is won in the beckoning cat mode or the Ebetsu mode is also set so that the ratio of the long fluctuation pattern is larger than that at the time of special figure loss. As shown in FIG. 13, in the beckoning cat mode and the Ebezsan mode, since there is a low possibility of a long fluctuation pattern when a special figure is lost, when a fluctuation display game with a long fluctuation pattern is executed, the player's expectation for the special figure A feeling increases further.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a change pattern determination table changing process executed when a big win or a small win is won in the special drawing lottery. This process is performed in the jackpot end process (step S138 in FIG. 7).
In step S201 in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the hit is a big hit. If it is determined that the jackpot is big, the big hit table change process is executed (step S202). If it is not big, the small hit table change process is executed (step S203).

The big hit table changing process of step S202 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
That is, in step S211 in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a hit with electric support (No. 2, 3, 5 to 8 in FIG. 9). And when it determines with it being hit with electric support, it transfers to step S213, and when it determines with not being hit with electric support (No. 1, 4 of FIG. 9), it transfers to step S212.
In step S212, it is determined whether the jackpot is a probable hit. Then, if it is determined that the probability change is (No. 4 in FIG. 9), the process proceeds to step S213. If it is determined that the probability change is not (No. 1 in FIG. 9), the process proceeds to step S214.
In step S213, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set.
In step S214, a table determination random number is extracted.
In step S215, a variation pattern determination table set based on the extracted table determination random number is determined. The process branches according to the determination result, and the variation pattern determination table 2 is set in step S216, or the variation pattern determination table 3 is set in step S217.

  Therefore, when a big win is won in a lottery per special figure, the beckoning cat mode is surely given if there is an electric support or a probable change, and if it is a normal win (no electric support), the beckoning cat mode or the Ebetsu mode is selected by lottery.

The small hitting time table changing process in step S203 of FIG. 16 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
That is, in step S221 in FIG. 18, a table determination random number is extracted.
In step S222, a variation pattern determination table to be set is determined based on the extracted table determination random number. The process branches according to the determination result, and the variation pattern determination table 1 is set in step S223, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set in step S224, or the variation pattern determination table 3 is set in step S225. To do.
In other words, when a small win is won in the lottery per special drawing, a normal mode, a beckoning cat mode, or an Ebezsan mode is selected by lottery. Note that when the player wins a small win in the state with the electric support (the beckoning cat mode), the beckoning cat mode may be continued without a lottery.

  When the variation pattern determination table after the big hit or the small hit is set by the variation pattern determination table changing process of FIGS. 16 to 18, the transition destination mode for instructing the effect control device 40 to the corresponding transition destination mode. The command is set as an effect control command. The effect control device 40 executes effect display for notifying the effect mode of the transition destination based on the transition destination mode command.

FIG. 19 is a screen display showing an example of mode transition when a small hit occurs in the normal mode. There is a possibility that the beckoning cat mode may shift when a big win or a small win is won in the lottery per special drawing. Although FIG. 19 shows a case where a small win is won, a similar screen display is also obtained when a 2R win is won.
In the normal mode, the special figure variation display game is executed according to the variation pattern determined with reference to the winning variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. At this time, if the winning per lottery is won per 2R or small hits, as shown in FIG. 19A, a reach form of “7” is formed by the left and right symbols.
Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, the “small” symbol indicating that the medium symbol is 2R or small hit is stopped and displayed, and the 2R or small hit is determined. The player cannot recognize which of the winners has been won from the result mode of the special figure variation display game.

In FIG. 19 (c), it is notified that the medium symbol has changed from “small” to “beckoning cat” symbol, and the rushing cat mode is entered. After the next special figure variation display game, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2.
As shown in FIG. 19D, in the beckoning cat mode, the image of the beckoning cat occupies most of the display area, and the special figure variation display game is displayed small in the upper left corner. Since the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2, the result mode is stopped and displayed after a short variation display of 3 seconds in most special figure variation display games.
In addition, when the first hit is per 2R probability change (with electric support), electric support is given, and when the first hit is per 2R probability change (without electric support) or small hit, no electric support is given.

  As described above, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) provided in the gaming machine 100 is a variation pattern determination table (any one of the variation pattern determination tables 1, 2 and 3) in which a plurality of variation patterns are set. , The variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random value acquired in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition (for example, start winning) is determined from the plurality of variation patterns. Then, based on the fact that the small profit is given to the player by the small profit granting means (game control device 30) (occurrence of small hit), the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is changed.

  According to the gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment, not only the change pattern determination table is changed with the end of jackpot or the end of the electric support, but also the change pattern determination table is changed with a small hit. It is possible to provide a variable display game that is rich in changes during normal games.

In particular, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) determines the variation pattern determination table to be referred to as the second game based on the fact that the small profit is given to the player by the small profit granting means (occurrence of a small hit). It can be changed to the second variation pattern determination table (variation pattern determination table 2) that is the same as the first variation pattern determination table referred to in the state (probability variation state). That is, it is possible to shift to the beckoning cat mode that shifts when a probability hit occurs, even when a small hit occurs.
Here, the “second variation pattern determination table that is the same as the first variation pattern determination table” is not limited to the completely same case, but the variation time and the selectivity are partially different. Also included is a table where the special figure variation display game cannot be distinguished from the experience.

In a variation display game in a conventional gaming machine, the variation time in the probability variation state is set shorter than the variation time in the normal state, and different effect display is performed. However, since the probability change state is not frequently changed, the player rarely sees the change display game that is being changed. Moreover, since the jackpot probability is set to be high in the probability variation state, the next jackpot may occur immediately and the normal state may be entered. That is, the player can rarely enjoy the fluctuation display game that is being changed.
On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment, when a small hit occurs, the player may shift to the beckoning cat mode. It is possible to enjoy a variation display game with a variation pattern during probability variation (a production mode during probability variation). In addition, by making it possible to shift to the beckoning cat mode when a small hit occurs, it is possible to cause the player to expect that the probability state after the small hit is in a probabilistic state.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol sequence in the special figure variation display game.
In the normal mode or the Ebetsu-san mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, a special figure variation display game with seven types of identification symbols “1” to “7” is executed. On the other hand, in the beckoning cat mode, as shown in FIG. 20B, a special figure variation display game with three types of identification symbols “1” to “3” is executed.

As described above, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 determines the variation pattern to be referenced based on the fact that the small profit is given to the player by the small profit granting means (occurrence of a small hit). When the table is changed to the second variation pattern determination table (the beckoning cat mode referring to the variation pattern determination table 2), the variation display means (the effect control device 40 and the liquid crystal display device 50) varies in the variation display game. The number of symbols in the symbol row to be reduced is reduced (in FIG. 20, 7 types → 3 types).
This not only changes to the same variation pattern determination table as the probability variation state when a small hit occurs, but also reduces the number of symbols in the symbol sequence to be variably displayed, making it easier for the player to expect the probability variation state. .

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the change pattern determination table changing process at the time of starting winning. This process is executed in, for example, step S105 or step S111 in FIG. That is, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is changed at the time of start winning.
In step S241 in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not a lottery per special figure related to the start memory generated by the start winning is won. When it is determined that the lottery per special drawing is won, the process proceeds to step S242, and when it is determined that the lottery per special drawing is not won, the processing ends.
In step S242, it is determined whether the hit is per 2R or small hit. If it is determined that 2R or small hit, the process proceeds to step S243. If it is determined that 2R or small hit (that is, per 15R), the process ends.
In step S243, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set. Instead of the variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 13, a variation pattern determination table with a short variation time (for example, a table in which the variation time is 3 seconds regardless of the random value) is provided. Also good.

In the variation display game related to the start memory (hold) before the winning, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2, so that the variation pattern of 3 seconds is easily selected, and the time is short. The result mode will be displayed. In other words, the pre-reading advance notice is performed by executing the variable display game for the amount that is on hold in a short time.
At the end of 2R hit or small hit, the change pattern determination table changing process is executed again in the big hit end process (see FIG. 16).

As described above, when the lottery result is per second (per 2R) or small hit, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 can select a variation pattern determination table to be referred to at that time. Change to a third variation pattern determination table (for example, variation pattern setting table 2) having a relatively short variation time.
As a result, a low-value hit per 2R or small hit per 15R is generated in a short time without accompanying a long-time effect, and a transition is quickly made to an effect mode that expects a probable change state thereafter. It is possible to effectively reduce the player's disappointment with respect to not being around 15R.

[Modification of First Embodiment]
In the modification, the small hitting table changing process in step S203 of FIG. 16 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
That is, in step S231 in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not a button operation (operation of the effect button 157) is performed by the player based on an input from the effect button sensor 157a. When it is determined that there is a button operation, the process proceeds to step S232, and when it is determined that there is no button operation, the process proceeds to step S235.
In step S232, it is determined whether the operation is the selection operation in the beckoning cat mode or the selection operation in the Ebetsu mode. Specifically, the effect mode selected on the liquid crystal display device 50 when the effect button 157 is operated is determined as the effect mode selected as the transition destination. If it is determined that the operation is the beckoning cat mode selection operation, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set in step S233, and if it is determined that the operation is the Ebsan mode selection operation, the variation pattern determination table 3 is set in step S234. To do. In other words, when a special winning lottery is won, a beckoning cat mode or an Ebetsu mode is set by a mode selection operation by the player.
On the other hand, in step S235, the small hitting table changing process 1 similar to that shown in FIG.

FIG. 23 is a screen display showing another example of mode transition when a small hit occurs in the normal mode.
In the normal mode, the special figure variation display game is executed according to the variation pattern determined with reference to the winning variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. At this time, if a special winning lottery is selected and a small win is won, as shown in FIG.
Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the “small” symbol indicating that the medium symbol is a small hit is stopped and displayed, and the small hit is determined.

As shown in FIG. 23C, a mode selection screen is displayed at the end of the small hit, and a button operation is prompted to select a transition destination production mode within a predetermined time. On this mode selection screen, for example, cursors indicating the respective transition destinations are alternately selected and displayed at predetermined time intervals. In FIG. 23 (c), the cursor for shifting to the Ebsan mode is shaded and selected. Then, when the player depresses the effect button 157 in a state where the desired transfer destination mode is selected, the effect mode is determined as the transfer destination mode.
When the beckoning cat mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 23D, the image of the beckoning cat occupies most of the display area, and the special figure variation display game is displayed small in the upper left corner. Since the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2, the result mode is stopped and displayed after a short variation display of 3 seconds in most special figure variation display games.
On the other hand, when the Ebetsu mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), the image of Ebisu occupies most of the display area, and the special figure variation display game is displayed small in the upper left corner. Since the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 3, the result mode is stopped and displayed through a normal variation display of 10 seconds without developing more than the long reach in most special figure variation display games. It will be.
In addition, in the mode selection screen at the end of the small hit shown in FIG. 23 (c), if there is no button operation within a predetermined time, it is determined that there is no button operation, and a normal mode, a beckoning cat mode or an Ebsan mode is selected by lottery. . Or you may make it transfer to the mode (for example, normal mode) set beforehand.

As described above, the gaming machine 100 includes the operation unit (the effect button 157) for allowing the player to select the variation pattern determination table to be referred to on the front surface of the gaming machine, and the variation pattern setting means (
The game control device 30) sets a variation pattern determination table to be referred to based on an input from the operation unit when a small profit is given to the player by the small profit granting means (when a small hit occurs).

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that changes the effect mode on the effect display by causing the player to operate the effect button, but the actual change pattern (change time) is not changed.
On the other hand, in the gaming machine 100 according to the modified example, at the end of the small hit, the player is made to select the transition destination production mode, and for the variation pattern determination to be referred to in the subsequent special figure variation display game according to the selection operation. Since the tail is actually changed, the player can change the production mode (fluctuation pattern determination table) by his / her own intention, and can create a new game characteristic that has never existed before.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, when winning a jackpot with electric support in a lottery per special figure, the variation pattern is determined with a variation time shorter than the variation pattern determination table 2 (beckoning cat mode) in the first embodiment. The table can be changed. The basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table according to the second embodiment.
The variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is referred to in the special diagram variation start process (step S124 or S126 in FIG. 7), and the variation pattern determination random number (random number value) extracted and stored in step S111 in FIG. : 1 to 100) are used to determine which fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) corresponds.
The variation pattern determination tables 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C are the same as the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) described in the first embodiment, and the variation shown in FIG. The pattern determination table 4 is a variation pattern determination table unique to the second embodiment.

In the variation pattern determination table 4 shown in FIG. 24D, when the variation pattern determination random number is 1 to 90, a variation pattern with a variation time of 1 second is selected (selection rate 90%), and the variation pattern determination random number is selected. Is a variation pattern with a variation time of 15 seconds (selectivity 1%), and when the variation pattern determination random number is 92, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected (selectivity 1%). ). Although not shown in the figure, when the random number for determining the variation pattern is 93 to, a variation pattern having a variation time longer than 30 seconds is selected. Hereinafter, the effect mode in which the variation pattern is determined in accordance with the variation pattern determination table 4 shown in FIG.
Here, the variation pattern with a variation time of 1 second is a pattern in which, for example, after the three symbols fluctuate for a predetermined time on the liquid crystal display device 50, the three symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time regardless of the lottery result per special diagram. is there. The fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 15 seconds and 30 seconds is the same as in the normal mode. In the ultra-short mode, the reach development rate is low compared to the normal mode, and even shorter variation patterns than the beckoning cat mode are selected with high probability, so the variation display game is indefinitely very short. It will be digested. In addition, after winning a jackpot with electric support other than in the super-short mode, or after winning a 15R jackpot in the super-short mode, the mode is shifted to the super-short mode.

  As in the first embodiment, the variation pattern determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 24 are referred to when the lottery per special drawing is lost, and the big win or the small win is won in the lottery per special drawing. In this case, another variation pattern determination table is referred to.

  The variation pattern determination table changing process in the second embodiment is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15 as in the first embodiment. However, the big hit table changing process in step S202 of FIG. 15 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. 25, and the small hitting table changing process of step S203 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a jackpot table changing process according to the second embodiment.
In step S301 in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the current performance mode that has been a big hit in the lottery per special drawing is the super-short time mode. If it is determined that the mode is the super-short time mode, the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the mode is not the super-short time mode (any one of the normal mode, the beckoning cat mode, and the Ebetsu mode), the process proceeds to step S306.
In step S302, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a hit with electric support (No. 2, 3, 5 to 8 in FIG. 9). If it is determined that the electric support is provided, the process proceeds to step S303, and if it is determined that the electric support is not provided (No. 1, 4 in FIG. 9), the process proceeds to step S307.
In step S303, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is per 2R (Nos. 2, 5, and 7 in FIG. 9). If it is determined that it is per 2R, the process proceeds to step S304, and if it is not per 2R (No. 3, 6, 8 in FIG. 9), the process proceeds to step S305.
In step S304, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set.
In step S305, the variation pattern determination table 4 is set.
That is, if the player wins with 2R electric support in the super-short mode, the beckoning cat mode which is the normal time-short mode is selected, and if the player wins with 15R electric support in the super-short mode, the super-short mode is continued.

In step S306, it is determined whether or not there is a power support. Then, if it is determined that there is a power support (No. 2, 3, 5-8 in FIG. 9), the process proceeds to step S305 to set the variation pattern determination table 4 and not a power support (FIG. 9). 9 No. 1, 4), the process proceeds to step S307.
In step S307, it is determined whether the jackpot is a probable hit. Then, if it is determined that the probability change is (No. 4 in FIG. 9), the process proceeds to step S308, and if it is determined not to be a probability change (No. 1 in FIG. 9), the process proceeds to step S309.
In step S308, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set.
In step S309, a table determination random number is extracted.
In step S310, a variation pattern determination table set based on the extracted table determination random number is determined. The process branches according to the determination result, and the variation pattern determination table 2 is set in step S311 or the variation pattern determination table 3 is set in step S312.
In other words, in modes other than the super-short-time mode, if you win with a power support, you will be in a super-short-time mode, if you win a positive change (no power support), you will be a beckoning cat mode, and you won a normal (no power support) In some cases, the lucky cat mode or the Ebetsu mode is selected by lottery.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the small hitting table changing process according to the second embodiment.
In step S321 in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the current performance mode that is a small hit in the lottery per special drawing is the super-short time mode. If it is determined that the mode is the super-short time mode, the process proceeds to step S327 and the fluctuation pattern determination table 2 is set. Control goes to step S322.
In step S322, a table determination random number is extracted.
In step S323, a variation pattern determination table to be set is determined based on the extracted table determination random number. The process branches according to the determination result, and the variation pattern determination table 1 is set in step S324, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set in step S325, or the variation pattern determination table 3 is set in step S326. To do.
In other words, when the player wins a small hit in the super-short time mode, the beckoning cat mode, which is the normal short time mode, is set. On the other hand, when a win is made in a mode other than the super-short-time mode, a normal mode, a beckoning cat mode, or an Ebezsan mode is selected by lottery. In addition, when a small win is won in the beckoning cat mode, the beckoning cat mode may be continued without lottery.

As described above, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment refers to the variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set, and a predetermined condition is satisfied ( The variation pattern corresponding to the random number value for variation pattern determination acquired in association with the start prize is determined from a plurality of variation patterns.
For determining a variation pattern to be referred to when a lottery result is a first hit (per 15R) or a second hit (per 2R) in a mode other than the super-short-time mode and an electric support state is generated by the electric support control means. The table is changed to a first variation pattern determination table (variation pattern determination table 4) in which the first variation pattern (for example, variation time 1 second) is selected with high probability.
In addition, when the lottery result becomes the second hit or small hit in the electric support state (super time mode) in which the first variation pattern determination table is referenced, and the electric support state is continued by the electric support control means, As the reference variation pattern determination table, a second variation pattern determination table (variation pattern determination table 2) in which a second variation pattern longer than the first variation pattern (for example, variation time 3 seconds) is selected with high probability. Change to
That is, when 2R or small hits occur in the super-short time mode, the variation pattern determination table in which the variation time is set longer than the variation pattern determination table referred to in the super-short time mode is referred to. It has become.

  Further, the change display instructing means (game control device 30) provided in the gaming machine 100 changes the change display game (special figure 2 change display game) according to the change pattern related to the second start memory to the change pattern related to the first start memory. It is instructed to run preferentially over the variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game), and the lottery means that the lottery based on the second starting right is the first winning (15R) than the lottery based on the first starting right. It is configured so that the percentage of winning will be larger.

According to the gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment, since the variation pattern determination table is changed in response to an electric support, a variation display game rich in variation can be provided even during a normal game.
In the ultra-short time mode, it is difficult to maintain the special figure 2 starting memory, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are executed evenly. It is a game that is rich in change without being biased to win. In addition, even if the game is continued with patience during the toilet break, the special figure 2 variable display game cannot always be maintained, so that the player can easily stop the game.
Furthermore, in the super-short time mode, when the winning value is lower than 15R, such as 2R or small hit, it shifts to the normal time-short mode (beckoning cat mode), so the special figure 2 starting memory is maintained. This makes it easier to win per 15R. Therefore, it is possible to effectively reduce the player's disappointment that the player did not hit 15R.

  In the above description, in the super-short-time mode, the variation pattern related to the special figure 1 start memory and the variation pattern related to the special figure 2 start memory are referred to the same variation pattern determination table 4. The decision table can be set separately. For example, the fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 2 start memory is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table 4, and the fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 1 start memory is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table 2. To do.

That is, in the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) provided in the gaming machine 100, the lottery result becomes the first hit (per 15R) or the second hit (per 2R), and the electric support state is generated by the electric support control means. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to for determining the variation pattern related to the second startup memory is changed to the first variation pattern determination table (variation pattern determination table 4) and The variation pattern determination table referred to for determining such a variation pattern is changed to a second variation pattern determination table (variation pattern determination table 2). Then, in the electric support state (super short mode) in which the first variation pattern determination table is referenced, the lottery result is the second hit or the small hit, and the electric support state is continued by the electric support control means. 2. Change the variation pattern determination table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern related to the start-up memory to the second variation pattern determination table.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the situation that the variable display game is not executed on the liquid crystal display device 50 because the special figure 2 start memory as well as the special figure 2 start memory is digested at an early stage.

In addition, according to the flowchart of FIG. 25, if the winning time is 15R in the super-short time mode ("NO" in step S303), the super-short time mode is continued. When it becomes, you may make it transfer to normal time-saving mode (beckoning cat mode).
Also, for example, regardless of whether or not it is in the super-short-time mode, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is won per 15R probability change (with electric support until the next jackpot) (for example, “777” is the result) (Displayed as a mode) may be a normal time-saving mode.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the change pattern determination table changing process at the time of starting winning. This process is executed in, for example, step S105 or step S111 in FIG. That is, in the second embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is changed at the time of start winning.
In step S331 of FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not a lottery per special figure related to the start memory generated by the start winning is won. When it is determined that the lottery per special drawing is won, the process proceeds to step S332, and when it is determined that the lottery per special drawing is not won, the processing is terminated.
In step S332, it is determined whether or not the current performance mode that has been won (including the small win) in the lottery per special drawing is the super-short time mode. If it is determined that the mode is the super-short time mode, the process proceeds to step S333. If it is determined that the mode is not the super-short time mode (any one of the normal mode, the beckoning cat mode, and the Ebez-san mode), the process ends.
In step S333, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set. Instead of the variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 24, a variation pattern determination table with a short variation time (for example, a table in which the variation time is 3 seconds regardless of the random value) is provided. Also good.

In the variation display game related to the start memory (hold) before the winning, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2, so that the variation pattern of 3 seconds is easily selected, and 1 second. The fluctuation time is obviously longer than that of the fluctuation display game executed so far according to the fluctuation pattern. In other words, the pre-reading advance notice is performed by setting the variable display game for the amount held for a short time to a time longer than that.
At the end of winning, the variation pattern determining table changing process is executed again in the jackpot ending process (see FIGS. 16, 25, and 26).

As described above, the lottery means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 executes the lottery at the time of starting winning (prefetching), and the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) is the first variation pattern determination table. When the lottery result is per 1st (per 15R), 2nd (per 2R) or small hits in the power support state (super-short time mode referring to the variation pattern determination table 4), At that time, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is changed to the second variation pattern determination table (variation pattern determination table 2).
As a result, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display game is obviously extended, so that it is possible to notify the player that the lottery per special figure has been won as a pre-reading notice. Further, since the possibility that the special figure 2 start memory can be increased before the hit occurs is increased, it is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the variation pattern determination table changing process. This process is executed by, for example, a special figure routine process (step S122 in FIG. 7). That is, in the second embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is changed when a considerable number of variation display games are executed in the super-short time mode.
In step S341 in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the super-short time mode. If it is determined that the mode is the super-short time mode, the process proceeds to step S342, and if it is determined that the mode is not the super-short time mode (any one of the normal mode, the beckoning cat mode, and the Ebez-san mode), the process ends.
In step S342, it is determined whether the number of games executed in the super-short time mode has exceeded 50 games. Then, if it is determined that the number of games executed in the super-short time mode exceeds 50 games, the process proceeds to step S343, and if it is determined that the number of games does not exceed 50 games, the process ends.
In step S343, the variation pattern determination table 2 is set.

In this way, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) provided in the gaming machine 100 is in a power support state in which the first variation pattern determination table is referred to (super-short mode in which the variation pattern determination table 4 is referenced). , The reference variation pattern determination table is changed to the second variation pattern determination table based on the execution of a predetermined number (for example, 50 games) of the variation display game (see variation pattern determination table 2). To shift to beckoning cat mode).
As a result, even if it is not won per 2R or small hit in the super-short time mode, the mode is switched to the normal electric support state (beckoning cat mode). FIG. 1 start memory or special figure 2 start memory is digested early, and the player's anxiety and distrust about the situation that the variable display game is not executed on the liquid crystal display device 50 occurs, and a sense of security is given. be able to.

Further, in the second embodiment, the special figure 2 starting memory is easily increased by opening the movable members 25b, 25b for a long time when winning in the super-short-time mode when winning a normal figure.
That is, the electric support control means (game control device 30) provided in the gaming machine 100 refers to the second variation pattern determination table in the electric support state (super-short mode) in which the first variation pattern determination table is referenced. The opening time of the movable members (25b, 25b) is made longer than the electric support state (beckoning cat mode).
As a result, despite the fact that it is advantageous for the player in the electric support state, the special figure 1 start memory or the special figure 2 start memory is digested early, and the variable display game is not executed on the liquid crystal display device 50. The player's anxiety and distrust of the situation can be eliminated and a sense of security can be given.

As described above, if the variable display game is digested in the super-short time mode in the gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment, a situation may occur if the variable display game is not executed on the liquid crystal display device 50.
Therefore, when such a situation occurs, a premium apology image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 also as an apology.
FIG. 29 is a timing chart when a premium apology image is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 29, the special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the special figure 1 start prize or the special figure 2 start prize (timing t1). When the special figure variation display game is finished, if there is neither special figure 1 start memory nor special figure 2 start memory, a premium apology image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 (timing t2). Thereafter, the premium apology image is not displayed with the special figure 1 start prize or the special figure 2 start prize, and the special figure variation display game is executed (timing t3).
FIG. 30 is a screen example showing an example of a premium apology image.
In the screen example shown in FIG. 30, “high probability confirmed!” Is highlighted in the text displays “high probability?” “High probability is high” “high probability confirmed!”. By this display, the player can know that the current probability state is the probability variation state.
As the premium apology image, various forms such as a step-by-step notification of a text display “high probability state at a rate of XX%” every time the special figure variation display game is interrupted are conceivable.

In this way, the gaming machine 100 can be used when a situation occurs in which the variation display game is not executed by the variation display means in the power support state (super low speed mode) in which the first variation pattern determination table is referenced. Informing means (game control device 30, effect control device 40, liquid crystal display device 50) for notifying information that is advantageous to the user (for example, information on the probability state) is provided.
Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied with the fact that the special figure variation display game is not executed even for a short time.

[Third Embodiment]
In FIG. 11, the transition destination state indicated by the dotted line, that is, the normal state D after the end of the small hit, the normal state D after the end of the 2R normal hit (no electric support), the probability change state E after the end of the 2R probability change (no electric support) Then, it becomes the unclear stage 1 (refer FIG.12 (b)). Further, the transition destination state indicated by a thick line in FIG. 11, that is, the normal state (electric support 1) F after the end of 2R normal hit (with electric support 100 times), the probability change after the end of 2R probability change (with electric support 100 times) ends. In the state (electric support 1) G, the stage is unclear (see FIG. 12C).
In the third embodiment, a specific variation pattern determination table for notifying a gaming state (probability state) is referred to in a specific variation display game with a predetermined number of games in the unclear stages 1 and 2. The basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment or the second embodiment.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a variation pattern determination table referred to in the third embodiment. In order to simplify the explanation, a case will be described in which a winning per 2R probability change (with electric support 100 times) is won in a lottery per special drawing and stays in the probability change state (electric support 1) G after the jackpot ends.
As shown in FIG. 31, immediately after 2R probability variation (with 100 electric supports), the stage 2 is unclear due to the stage mode effect. Then, when 100 games are digested in the indistinct stage 2, the electric support is ended, and the state is shifted to the probability change state E to become the indistinct stage 1.

  In the 200 games after the end of the 2R probability variation (with 100 electric supports), the variation pattern is determined with reference to the normal variation pattern determination table. Here, the normal variation pattern determination table is a variation pattern determination table set according to the flowchart shown in FIG. For example, when the jackpot table changing process in step S202 of FIG. 16 is executed according to FIG. 17, the variation pattern determining table 2 is set after the 2R probability change (with 100 electric supports) (the beckoning cat) mode). In other words, the background is the indistinct stage 2, and the special figure variation display game is executed in the foreground in the beckoning cat mode. Further, after 100 games have been digested in the indistinct stage 2, the background shifts to the indistinct stage 1, but the variation pattern determination table 2 is continuously referred to.

  As described above, the variation pattern determination table referred to in the subsequent ambiguity stage 1 or ambiguity stage 2 is determined according to the type of big hit or small hit. In the third embodiment, for example, at 10 game intervals. A specific variation pattern determination table for notifying the gaming state (probability state) is referred to. At this time, the effect control device 40 suggests a gaming state that provides a hint as to whether the user stays in the probability variation state or the normal state according to the variation pattern determined with reference to the specific variation pattern determination table. Production is performed. In order to perform an effect suggesting this gaming state, a relatively long variation pattern (for example, a variation time longer than the main variation time (3 seconds) of the variation pattern determination table 2) is set in the specific variation pattern determination table. Yes.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern determination process according to the third embodiment. This variation pattern determination process is performed, for example, in a special figure variation start process (step S124 or S126 in FIG. 7).
In step S411 in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the current stage is an unclear stage. If it is determined that the stage is unclear, the process proceeds to step S412. If it is determined that the stage is not unclear (in the case of a definite stage), the process proceeds to step S414.
In step S412, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games, 20 games, 30 games,...) In the obscured stage. If it is determined that the game is a predetermined number of games in the ambiguity stage, the process proceeds to step S413. If it is determined that the game is not a predetermined number of games, the process proceeds to step S414.

In step S413, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table (specific variation pattern determination table) when the probability state is notified.
In step S414, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table set in the variation pattern determination table change process in the jackpot end process (for example, the variation pattern determination table 2 in the beckoning cat mode).
The variation pattern determined in step S413 or step S414 is transmitted to the effect control device 40 as a variation pattern command.

  FIG. 33 is a screen display showing an example of a mountain climbing effect for notifying the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 33, the effect for notifying the gaming state is, for example, an effect of definitely notifying the gaming state while gradually suggesting the gaming state every time the number of games increases. FIG. 33 shows, for example, a mountain climbing effect that, when the number of games in the variable display game increases, climbs the mountain aiming at the top of the mountain and finally reaches the top of the mountain and becomes a confirmation notification of the probability variation state.

As shown in FIG. 33, the entire picture of the mountain to be climbed is displayed in the tenth game. FIG. 33 (a) shows that the first half is a gentle mountain and the second half is a steep mountain, so the possibility of reaching the top is low, that is, the current gaming state is likely to be a normal state. ing. On the other hand, in FIG. 33 (b), since the first half is a steep mountain and the second half is a hill with a gentle slope, it is highly possible to reach the top if climbing the first half, that is, the current gaming state is a probabilistic state. This indicates a high possibility.
In the 30th game, the effect of climbing the third station is displayed, and in the 70th game, the effect of climbing the seventh station is displayed. The climber's facial expression (for example, a generous expression or exhausted expression) indicates the possibility of climbing. And if it can climb at the 100th game, a certain change state will be decided. In addition, you may make it alert | report a game state definitely before 100 games.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the probability state notification process according to the third embodiment. This probability state notification process is performed, for example, in a special figure change start process (step S124 or S126 in FIG. 7).
In step S421 in FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not the current stage is an unclear stage. If it is determined that the stage is unclear, the process proceeds to step S422. If it is determined that the stage is not unclear (in the case of a definite stage), the process ends.
In step S422, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is a specific variation display game for a predetermined number of games (for example, the 10th game, the 20th game, the 30th game,...) In the obscured stage. To do. And when it determines with it being a specific fluctuation display game, it transfers to step S423, and when it determines with it not being a specific fluctuation display game, a process is complete | finished.

In step S423, it is determined whether to notify the probability state. And when it determines with alerting | reporting a probability state, it transfers to step S424 and sets a fixed alert command, and when it determines with not reporting a probability state, it transfers to step S425 and sets an unclear alert command.
The confirmation notification command set in step S424 or the unclear notification command set in step S425 is transmitted to the effect control device 40 as a variation pattern command. When the confirmation notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 40, an effect of definite notification of the gaming state is performed in the liquid crystal display device 50, and when the unclear notification command is transmitted, the gaming state is unclear in the liquid crystal display device 50. An effect to notify is performed.

FIG. 35 is a screen display showing an example of a mountain climbing effect when notifying the normal state. FIG. 35 shows the mountain climbing effect executed in the 30th game of the indistinct stage.
In this mountain climbing effect, the state shifts from the state where the third station shown in FIG. 35 (a) is climbed to the state where the climber shown in FIG. 35 (b) slides on the slope. Then, when the game state is confirmed and notified, it is definitely notified that the climber is staying in the normal state by the effect that the climber falls as shown in FIG. After it is determined that the user is staying in the normal state, the background shifts from the unclear stage 1 or the unclear stage 2 to the normal determination stage (see FIG. 12A). On the other hand, when the game state is not clearly notified, an effect is provided in which the climber continues to climb and climb as shown in FIG.

FIG. 36 is a screen display showing an example of a mountain climbing effect when notifying the probability variation state. FIG. 36 shows a mountain climbing effect that is executed in the 30th game of the indistinct stage.
In this mountain climbing effect, the mountain climbing state shown in FIG. 36 (a) shifts to the state where the mountain climber shown in FIG. 36 (b) flies by rocket injection. When the game state is confirmed and notified, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), it is definitely notified that the climber stays in the promiscuous state by the effect of flying to the summit and landing. After it is determined that the user is staying in the probability variation state, the background is shifted from the unclear stage 1 or the unclear stage 2 to the probability variation determination stage (see FIG. 12D). On the other hand, when the game state is not clearly notified, an effect is produced in which the rocket injection ends unsuccessfully and climbing continues as shown in FIG.

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, when the effect of notifying the game state is performed, the special figure variation display game is displayed small on the upper right of the screen. In this special figure variation display game, three symbols on the left and right are stopped and displayed at the same time, regardless of whether or not a lottery result or reach per special figure is reached.

Thus, the gaming machine 100 according to the third embodiment is capable of notifying the player of whether the player is staying in the first gaming state (normal state) or the second gaming state (probability variation state). (Game control device 30, production control device 40), and this gaming state notification means, when one of the second hit (per 2R probability variation), third per (2R normal per) or small hit occurs, It is configured such that the possibility of staying in either the first game state or the second game state can be indistinctly notified (not clearly informing the game state) by the indefinite stage.
Then, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 determines a specific variation pattern for notifying the gaming state (probability state) for each predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) in the indistinct stage. The variation pattern is determined by referring to the table for use.

  Further, the variation display means (the effect control device 40 and the liquid crystal display device 50) of the gaming machine 100 performs an effect of simultaneously stopping the variation display of a plurality of identification symbols in the variation display game with the predetermined number of games in the indefinite stage. Specifically, even if it is a reach, the reach action is not developed.

  According to the gaming machine 100 according to the third embodiment, the variation pattern (variation time) of the variation display game in the indistinct stage is diversified, and a notification effect that suggests a gaming state (probability state) is executed for each predetermined game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, the interest of the variable display game is further improved. In addition, it is possible to notify the player mainly on whether or not the state is a probability change state rather than showing reach.

In the third embodiment, there may be a case where a lottery per special figure is won in a special figure fluctuation display game that produces an effect for notifying the gaming state. In this case, in the special figure variation display game, the winning result mode (special result mode or small hitting result mode) is derived, and the staying game state is notified by the effect.
FIG. 37 is a screen display showing an example of a mountain climbing effect when a gaming state is notified when a lottery per special drawing is won. FIG. 37 shows a mountain climbing effect that is executed when the lottery per special figure is won in the 30th game of the obscured stage.
In this mountain climbing effect, the state shifts from the state of climbing the third station shown in FIG. 37 (a) to the state where the climber shown in FIG. 37 (b) flies by rocket injection. If the current gaming state is a probable change state, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), a climber performs an effect of flying to the summit at a stretch and landing, and a hit result mode (for example, a special figure variation display game) , “555”). On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the normal state, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the rocket injection ends without a climb and the climbing is finished without climbing, and the win result is displayed in the special figure variation display game. An aspect (eg, “555”) is derived.

As described above, the variable display means (the effect control device 40 and the liquid crystal display device 50) included in the gaming machine 100 stays at present when the winning game is won by a big win or a small win with a predetermined number of games in an unclear stage. The production is performed according to the gaming state.
Thereby, even if it is an indistinct stage, if a lottery per special figure is won in a specific game, the player is informed of the game state he / she has stayed in, so the fun of the game is improved.

  According to the flowchart of FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not the game state is notified by lottery, but it is requested that the directing button 157 be repeatedly hit with a predetermined number of games on the unclear stage, and the number of consecutive hits is equal to or more than the predetermined number. When it becomes, you may make it alert | report a game state. For example, in the specific variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern (for example, a variation time of 60 seconds) that takes into account the time for the player to operate the effect button 157 is set. Then, when this variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination process, an effect of causing the player to repeatedly press the effect button 157 is executed.

FIG. 38 is a screen display showing an example of a mountain climbing effect when notifying the gaming state according to the player's operation. FIG. 38 shows a mountain climbing effect executed in the 30th game of the indistinct stage.
In this mountain climbing effect, the contents for requesting the player to repeatedly hit the effect button in the state where the third climb shown in FIG. 38A is climbed are displayed. When the effect button 157 is operated by the player, a command indicating that the effect button 157 has been operated is transmitted to the effect control device 40. As shown in FIG. 38B, the effect button 157 is displayed. The rocket jets according to the number of operations and the climber gradually flies.
If the number of consecutive hits is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the current staying state (for example, staying in a promiscuous state) by the effect that the climber flies to the summit at once and landings as shown in FIG. 38 (c). Is definitely notified. On the other hand, if the number of consecutive hits does not reach the predetermined number, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), an effect is produced in which the rocket injection ends unsuccessfully and climbing continues.

  It should be noted that when the number of times of directing the effect button 157 reaches or exceeds a predetermined number, the confirmation notification may be performed without fail, or it may be determined whether or not the confirmation notification is made by lottery. Further, when the staying game state is the normal state, the climbing effect may be continued up to a predetermined number of games without immediately performing the confirmation notification by the climber's fall effect.

As described above, the variable display means (the effect control device 40 and the liquid crystal display device 50) provided in the gaming machine 100 has a predetermined number of games on the obscured stage, and the player operates the operation unit (the effect button 157). On the condition of the above, an effect to notify the current gaming state is performed.
Since it is determined whether or not to notify the game state based on the actual operation of the effect button 157 by the player, it becomes a significant effect for the player, and the interest of the game is further improved.

In the above description, the mountain climbing effect is performed only for one game corresponding to the predetermined number of games (for example, the 10th game, the 20th game,...) In the indistinct stage. You may make it perform.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the probability state continuous notification process. This process is executed in, for example, step S105 or step S111 in FIG. That is, in the third embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is changed at the time of start winning.

In step S431 in FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not the current stage is an unclear stage. If it is determined that the stage is unclear, the process proceeds to step S432. If it is determined that the stage is not unclear (in the case of a definite stage), the process ends.
In step S432, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is a specific variation display game of a predetermined number of games (for example, the 10th game, the 20th game,...) In the unclear stage. And when it determines with it being a specific fluctuation display game, it transfers to step S433, and when it determines with it not being a specific fluctuation display game, a process is complete | finished.
In step S433, it is determined whether or not a lottery per special drawing related to the start memory prior to the start memory is won. If it is determined that the lottery per special figure is not won in the start memory, the process proceeds to step S435. If it is determined that the lottery per special figure is won in the start memory, the process is terminated.

In step S435, a variation pattern determination table (specific variation pattern determination table) at the time of notification of the probability state is set.
In step S436, a probability state continuous notification command is set. The effect control device 40 executes the effect of notifying the probability state over a plurality of games related to the current start memory in accordance with the probability state continuous notification command.
For example, when the start right by the start winning corresponding to the 30th game special figure variation display game is stored as the start memory 3 (hold 3), the specific variation pattern determination table is referred to for 28 to 30 games. Become. For example, in the 28th game, the effect shown in FIG. 36A is performed, in the 29th game, the effect shown in FIG. 36B is performed, and in the 30th game, the effect shown in FIG. 36C or FIG. An effect is shown. If the lottery per special drawing is won in the 30th game, for example, the effect shown in FIG. 37 is executed over three games.

As described above, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 has a first lottery result related to the start memory at the time when there is a start winning corresponding to the predetermined number of games in the unclear stage (first win ( When it is not per 15R), per second (per 2R probability change), or small hit, at that time, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is changed to the specific variation pattern determination table.
Thereby, since the effect for notifying the current gaming state can be executed over a plurality of games, the interest of the game is improved.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to in the variation pattern determination process is changed in accordance with the usual figure start memory number. That is, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to each mode shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 40 shows the variation pattern determination table 2 for the beckoning cat mode in FIGS. 13 and 24.
The variation pattern determination table 2-1 shown in FIG. 40 (a) is a table that is referred to when the normal chart start memory number is 3 or 4, and is the same as the variation pattern determination table 2 in FIGS. is there. That is, in the fluctuation pattern determination table 2-1, the reach development rate is lower than that in the normal mode, and a short fluctuation pattern is selected with high probability.

The variation pattern determination table 2-2 shown in FIG. 40 (b) is a table that is referred to when the usual figure start memory number is 1 or 2. In the variation pattern determination table 2-2, a variation pattern having a variation time of 10 seconds is selected when the variation pattern determination random number is 1 to 30 (selectivity 30%), and the variation pattern determination random number is 31 to 40. Sometimes a variation pattern with a variation time of 15 seconds is selected (selectivity 10%), and when a variation pattern determination random number is 41 to 50, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected (selectivity 10%). . Although not shown, when the variation pattern determining random number is 51 to 51, a variation pattern having a variation time longer than 30 seconds is selected. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 2-2, a longer variation pattern is selected with a higher probability than the variation pattern determination table 2-1.
A variation pattern determination table 2-3 shown in FIG. 40C is a table that is referred to when the usual start memory number is zero. In the variation pattern determination table 2-3, when the variation pattern determination random number is 1 to 50, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected (selection rate 50%), and the variation pattern determination random number is 51 to 60. Sometimes a variation pattern with a variation time of 40 seconds is selected (selectivity 10%), and when a variation pattern determination random number is 61 to 70, a variation pattern with a variation time of 50 seconds is selected (selectivity 10%). . Although not shown, when the random number for determining the variation pattern is 71 to 1, a variation pattern having a variation time longer than 50 seconds is selected. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 2-3, a longer variation pattern is selected with higher probability than the variation pattern determination table 2-2.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern determination process according to the fourth embodiment. This variation pattern determination process is performed, for example, in a special figure variation start process (step S124 or S126 in FIG. 7).
In step S501 of FIG. 41, it is determined whether or not the usual figure start storage number is zero. If it is determined that the usual starting memory number is 0, the process proceeds to step S502, and the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2-3. When the normal figure start memory number is 0, the special figure 2 start memory is not suspended and is only digested. When the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed with a short fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 fluctuation is immediately changed. The display game is executed. If you do so, the lottery per Special Figure 2 is more likely to give the player a greater profit, but you will not be able to benefit from it. When the number of memories is 0, the special figure 2 variation display game is executed with a relatively long variation pattern.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the usual figure start memory number is not 0, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the ordinary figure start memory number is 1 or 2. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure start memory number is 1 or 2, the process proceeds to step S504, and the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2-2. When the normal figure start memory number is 1 or 2, the special figure 2 start memory is suspended and digested, but when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed with a short fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 fluctuation memory is executed. There is a risk that the variable display game will be executed. If you do so, the lottery per Special Figure 2 is more likely to give the player a greater profit, but you will not be able to benefit from it. When the memory number is 1 or 2, the special figure 2 variation display game is executed with a variation pattern (variation time 10 seconds) which is similar to the normal time.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the usual figure start memory number is not 1 or 2, the process proceeds to step S505, and the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2-1. That is, when the normal figure start memory number is 3 or 4, it can be said that the special figure 2 start memory is likely to occur one after another, so that the special figure 2 variable display game is digested in a short time.

  As described above, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 according to the fourth embodiment refers to the variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set, and a predetermined condition is satisfied ( A variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random value acquired in association with the start prize is determined from the plurality of variation patterns. Then, the second variation pattern (variation pattern of the special diagram 2 variation display game) is set based on the third number of start memories (the number of ordinary diagram start memories) held in the third holding means (ordinary diagram start memory). To set a variation pattern determination table.

According to the gaming machine 100 according to the fourth embodiment, the variation pattern (variation time) of the variation display game in the electric support state is diversified, and is changed according to the number of normal start memories, so the variation display game is monotonous. Can be prevented. Therefore, the interest of the variable display game is further improved.
For example, a variation pattern determination table (for example, variation pattern determination table 2-3 or 2-2) is set so that a long variation time can be easily selected when the number of normal chart start memories is small. Since the time becomes longer, a normal start prize is generated during that time, and the normal start memory is likely to increase. As a result, the movable members 25b and 25b are opened in accordance with the usual figure, and the game ball wins the special figure 2 start opening 25, so that the special figure 2 start memory can be maintained.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the variation pattern determination process according to the fourth embodiment. This variation pattern determination process is performed, for example, in a special figure variation start process (step S124 or S126 in FIG. 7).
In step S511 of FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not it is the first game after the end of the jackpot. If it is determined that the game is the first game after the end of the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S512. If it is determined that the game is not the first game after the end of the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S514.
In step S512, it is determined whether it is a big hit with electric support. And when it determines with it being a big hit with electric support, it transfers to step S513, and when it determines with it not being a big hit with electric support, it transfers to step S514.
In step S513, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table 2-3.
In step S514, the variation pattern is determined according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
That is, in the first rotation after the end of the jackpot with electric support, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed for a long time so that the normal figure start memory and the special figure start memory are secured during that time.

In this way, the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 is a variation in which a relatively long variation time is easily selected when the electric support state occurs after the end of the special gaming state. The variation pattern is set with reference to the pattern setting table.
As a result, even if there is no special figure start memory at the end of the special game state, the normal figure start memory is likely to occur in the first special figure variation display game at the time of entering the electric support state. As a result, special figure 2 start-up memory is also likely to occur, so that a state advantageous to the player can be maintained.

Moreover, you may make it generate an electric support state from the special game state which generate | occur | produced by the hit with electric support. That is, the electric support control means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 generates an electric support state during the special game state.
Thus, since the special figure 2 start memory is surely generated during the special game state, it is possible to avoid a disadvantageous situation for the player that the special figure 1 variable display game is executed immediately after the special game state ends. Can do.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the universal variation pattern determination process according to the fourth embodiment. This normal pattern variation pattern determination process is performed, for example, in a general game process (S20 in FIG. 5).
In step S521 of FIG. 43, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is 0-2. When it is determined that the special figure 2 starting memory number is 0 to 2, the routine proceeds to step S522, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern 1 (for example, fluctuation time 1 second) is selected. When the special figure 2 start memory number is 0 to 2, when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed with a short fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is immediately executed. In that case, the lottery per Special Figure 2 is more likely to give the player a greater profit, but it will not be able to receive the benefit. The display game is executed in a very short time so that the special figure 2 start memory is easily maintained.

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure 2 start memory number is not 0 to 2, the process proceeds to step S523 to determine whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is three. Then, if it is determined that the special figure 2 starting memory number is 3, the process proceeds to step S524, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern 2 (for example, the fluctuation time of 5 seconds) is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S523 that the special figure 2 starting storage number is not 3, the process proceeds to step S524, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern 3 (for example, fluctuation time 10 seconds) is selected.
When the special figure 2 start memory number is 3 or 4, even if the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed with a short fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 start will be started if the per figure is derived with the same fluctuation time Since it is difficult to lose the memory, an appropriate fluctuation time is selected so that such a state is maintained.

Thus, the electric support control means (game control device 30) included in the gaming machine 100 is based on the second start memory number (Special Figure 2 start memory number) held in the second reservation means. 25b, 25b) is adjusted for a predetermined period of time.
Thus, it is possible to prevent the special figure 2 start memory from being lost while maintaining the number of normal start memories, so that it is possible to maintain a state advantageous to the player.
In addition, instead of adjusting the fluctuation time of the normal map display game, the period of opening the movable members 25b, 25b is adjusted by increasing / decreasing the number of times and the time of opening each general map. You may do it.

As mentioned above, although the invention made by this inventor was concretely demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, It can change in the range which does not deviate from the summary.
For example, in the first to fourth embodiments, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is determined with reference to the same fluctuation pattern determination table regardless of the number of special figure memories at the start of fluctuation. For example, different variation pattern determination tables may be referred to according to the number of special figure memories at the start of variation.
FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in accordance with the number of special figure starting memories in the normal mode.
As shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), when the special figure start memory number is 3 or 4, the ratio of the short fluctuation pattern is larger than when the special figure start memory number is 0 to 2. It has become. According to such a table, when the special figure start memory number is small, the variable display game can be lengthened so that the variable display game is not interrupted, and a new special figure start memory can be easily generated. When there are many, it is possible to digest the variable display game in a short time with emphasis on the progress of the game.

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

  This application is a divisional application. For the convenience of the Patent Office and third parties, the original problem of the original application, the claims, and the effects of the invention are described here.

≪Original problem of original application≫
As described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the change pattern determination table is changed at the occurrence or end of the electric support state triggered by the occurrence of a big hit, etc., but if the game state does not change, the change pattern determination table Since the change is not changed, the change in the normal state is scarce and the variable display game tends to be monotonous.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the variation display game from becoming monotonous and improving the fun by diversifying the variation pattern of the variation display game in an unclear state.

≪Scope of original claims of original application≫
[Claim 1]
A lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won based on the starting right generated by the starting prize;
When the lottery result is the jackpot, a profit granting means for granting a profit to the player by opening a big winning opening in a predetermined manner;
A variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern for executing the variation display game corresponding to the lottery result based on a variation pattern determination table;
Fluctuation display means for executing a fluctuation display game according to the fluctuation pattern set by the fluctuation pattern setting means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The variation pattern setting means includes:
A gaming machine characterized by changing a variation pattern determination table after a predetermined number of games have passed regardless of the presence or absence of an electric support state after the jackpot.
[Claim 2]
On condition that the jackpot is won in the first gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set relatively low and the second gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set higher than the first gaming state. Providing changeable probability state setting means,
The variation pattern setting means includes:
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein for each predetermined number of games, a variation pattern is determined with reference to a specific variation pattern determination table for notifying a gaming state.
[Claim 3]
A gaming state notifying means capable of notifying a player whether the player is in the first gaming state or the second gaming state;
The lottery means
It is also determined whether or not you have won the small hits that do not involve the operation of the condition device,
The profit granting means is
A first profit granting means for providing a first profit to a player by opening the big winning opening in a first mode in which a game ball can easily win a prize when winning the first hit constituting the jackpot When,
A second mode in which, when winning the second win constituting the jackpot, the winning probability changing means changes to the second gaming state and the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than the first mode. And a second profit granting means for giving the player a second profit having a value lower than the first profit by opening the big winning opening.
When winning the small win, the game state is not changed by the winning probability changing means, and a small profit is made to the player by opening the big winning opening in the same or similar mode as the second mode. A small profit granting means for granting
The gaming state notifying means may unclearly indicate that there is a possibility of staying in either the first gaming state or the second gaming state when either the second hit or the small hit occurs. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is configured so as to be able to notify indefinitely.
[Claim 4]
The profit granting means is
When winning the third win constituting the jackpot, the winning probability changing means changes to the first gaming state and opens the big winning opening in the second mode to the player. A third profit granting means for granting a third profit having a value lower than that of the first profit;
The gaming state notifying means may be staying in either the first gaming state or the second gaming state when either the second winning, the third winning or the small winning occurs. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is configured to be indistinctly informed by an indistinct stage.
[Claim 5]
Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the electric ball is provided with a normal electric accessory as the start winning opening that can be changed between a first state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which the game ball can win,
The profit granting means is
When the first profit is given by the first profit granting means or the second profit is given by the second profit granting means, the movable member is operated more frequently than in the normal state to cause the normal electric role Electric support control means for generating an electric support state that makes it easy for a game ball to win a thing,
The gaming state notification means includes
The electric power support state is shifted to an indistinct stage capable of indistinctly informing that there is a possibility of staying in either the first game state or the second game state. 4. The gaming machine according to 4.
[Claim 6]
The variation pattern setting means includes:
During the power support state, based on a variation time table with a high rate of occurrence of the shortest variation pattern, select the variation pattern,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a variation pattern is selected based on a variation time table having a high rate of occurrence of the shortest variation pattern at a predetermined rate even in a state other than the power support state.

≪Effect of original invention of original application≫
According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the variable display game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, the interest of the variable display game is further improved.

24 Special Figure 1 Start Port (First Start Port)
25 Special Figure 2 Start Port (Second Start Port)
25b, 25b Movable member 21 Multi-purpose gate (3rd starting port)
26 First Grand Prize Exit (Greatest Prize Exit)
61 2nd prize opening (big prize opening)
30 Game control device (lottery means, profit granting means, fluctuation pattern setting means, fluctuation display means, hold means, fluctuation display instruction means, probability state setting means, gaming state notification means)
40 effect control device (variation display means, gaming state notification means)
50 Liquid crystal display device (variable display means)
100 gaming machines

Claims (1)

A lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won based on a start right generated by a start winning to the start winning prize port;
When the result of the jackpot lottery becomes the jackpot, a profit granting means for granting a profit to the player by opening a jackpot in a predetermined manner;
A variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern for executing the variation display game corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery based on a variation pattern determination table;
Fluctuation display means for executing a fluctuation display game according to the fluctuation pattern set by the fluctuation pattern setting means;
A gaming machine equipped with
A normal electric motor having a movable member capable of changing the state between a first state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which a game ball can be won based on establishment of a predetermined condition and functions as the starting winning port It has an accessory,
The variation pattern setting means includes:
After the jackpot ends, when the predetermined number of games have elapsed, the change pattern determination table is changed,
The profit granting means is
It is provided with an electric support control means for generating an electric support state that makes it easier for a game ball to win a prize in the ordinary electric accessory by operating the movable member more frequently than a normal state when a profit is given. To play.

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