JP2013099620A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which improves control efficiency and presents various symbol performances.SOLUTION: In the game machine, a selection condition setting means sets a selection condition and a duration to continue the selection condition in association with the type of a special game state on condition that the special game state occurs, and sets a new selection condition and a new duration on condition that the set duration ends.

Description

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

  As a conventional gaming machine, for example, one that sequentially changes a pattern selection table referred to by a variation pattern determination unit of a main control board between a normal pattern selection table and a plurality of types of special pattern selection tables is known (described below). Patent Document 1). According to this pachinko machine, how to select the variation pattern can be freely changed depending on how the correspondence between the variation pattern and the lottery value in the special pattern selection table is designed for each table. In addition, since the pattern selection table is changed according to the selection result of the variation pattern, it is possible to change the selection method of the variation pattern triggered by an event other than the occurrence of winning, that is, while the normal game continues.

  Specifically, FIG. 4 of Patent Document 1 is a table schematically showing a relationship such as a reference order for each pattern selection table. In the reference order table, the correspondence relation between the reference order of the normal pattern selection table and the plurality of types of special pattern selection tables, the trigger pattern, and the background image is defined. The first reference order is a “normal pattern selection table”, and the second to fifth are four “special pattern selection table A” to “special pattern selection table D”. When the special pattern selection table A is referred to the “normal pattern selection table” that is the previous reference order, the change pattern “super reach e” that is the trigger pattern has been selected. And Also, the special pattern selection table A is changed to B when the trigger pattern “super reach f” in the special pattern selection table B is selected. Furthermore, the special pattern selection table B is changed to C when the “super reach g” is selected, and the special pattern selection table C is changed to D when the “super reach h” is selected. . Finally, when “Super Reach i” is selected, the special pattern selection table D returns to the normal pattern selection table.

JP 2010-110362 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the correspondence relationship between the trigger pattern and the various pattern selection tables is specified in the table diagram. Further, in another table diagram, the relationship between the variation pattern and the lottery value is defined for each pattern selection table. An arbitrary symbol effect is specified using all these table diagrams. For this reason, when the trigger pattern is selected, the pattern selection table is switched according to the reference order. However, since the trigger pattern changes depending on the current pattern selection table, the control becomes complicated and the processing load on the gaming machine increases. It was. In addition, since the trigger pattern is selected by random number lottery, there is a possibility that the production becomes monotonous without switching the pattern selection table.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the efficiency of control and realizing a variety of symbol effects.

  The present invention relates to a lottery means for executing a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the game information acquired due to a predetermined start condition, With reference to a selection condition setting means for setting a selection condition and a variation mode selection table corresponding to the selection condition, a plurality of types of predetermined variations of game symbols based on a lottery result by the lottery means are selected. A variation mode selection means for selecting from among the variation modes, a symbol display control means for controlling a variation display operation of the game symbol in the symbol display means based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection means, and the game Special game control means for controlling the transition from the normal game state to the special game state after the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in a specific display mode; The selection condition setting means continues the selection condition and the selection condition in correspondence with the type of the special gaming state on the condition that the special gaming state occurs. A period is set, and the new selection condition and the duration period are set on condition that the set duration period ends.

  In this case, the continuation period is defined by the number of times of the game symbol variation display operation, and the selection condition setting means counts the number of times as a count value every time the game symbol variation display operation is performed, It is preferable that the new selection condition and the duration are set on condition that the count value reaches the number of end times of the duration.

  In this case, it is preferable that the information set as the duration includes specific information indicating that the new selection condition and the duration are not set.

  In this case, the specific information is information indicating that there is no number of times of the game symbol variable display operation, and the selection condition setting unit is configured to display the specific information when the information set as the duration is the specific information. It is preferable not to count the number of times of the game symbol variation display operation.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, efficiency of control can be achieved and diversification of a design effect can be implement | achieved.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the system control system of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol management process of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the starting port check process 1 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the starting port check process 2 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol confirmation time process of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table at the time of disconnection of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table at the time of the big hit or the small hit of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern selection table 0 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern selection table 1 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern selection table 2 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern selection table 3 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern selection table 4 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern selection table 5 of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol table selection table of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol table of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the lose symbol table of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the small hit symbol table of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st selection condition setting table of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd selection condition setting table of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart figure which shows transfer of selection conditions and continuation information in the gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory management process of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention.

[First Embodiment]
A pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. The configuration of the pachinko machine shown below is only an example to which the present invention is applied, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. For example, the slot machine It is also applicable to.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 1 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 2 is detachably attached to the island structure (not shown) in a state where the not shown is sandwiched. A game board 4 is detachably mounted from the front side of the front frame 3, and an openable / closable door 5 is provided corresponding to the front side of the game board 4. On the front face of the open / close door 5, a window portion 6 made of a transparent window glass covering the front side of the game area 16 of the game board 4, a plurality of decorative lamps 7, a plurality of speakers 8, and a launching game ball P And a storage tray 9 for storing winning balls and a firing handle 10 are provided.

  On the front surface of the storage tray 9, a ball lending button 11 for instructing lending of a predetermined amount of balls, a card return button 12 for instructing to return a prepaid card at the end of the game, and a so-called chance button operable by the player are called. An elliptical operation button 13 in front view and a ball removal button 14 for removing a stored ball overflowing from the storage tray 9 at the end of the game are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 forming a vertical board surface is provided with a guide rail 15 in a substantially annular shape, a game area 16 is formed inside the guide rail 15, and the player's launch handle 10 is rotated. The game ball P launched by the dynamic operation is guided to the game area 16. The game area 16 includes a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a windmill 17, a center case 18, a liquid crystal display 19 and a movable light emitting device 20 provided integrally with the center case 18, and a gate-type normal symbol start port 21. A special symbol start winning port having a normal winning port 22, a special symbol display unit 23, a normal symbol display unit 24, a plurality of normal symbol start holding lamps 25, a first start port 26 and an openable second start port 27. 28, an openable large winning opening 29, a ball discharge opening 30, and the like are provided.

  The game ball P launched to the upper part of the game area 16 hits a plurality of obstacle nails and the windmill 17 and falls while changing its direction, and the first of the normal symbol starting port 21, the normal winning port 22, and the special symbol starting winning port 28. Either the first starting port 26, 27 or the second winning port 29 is won, or the ball is dropped to the lowest end and discharged from the ball outlet 30. When the game ball P wins any of the normal winning port 22, the special symbol start winning port 28, and the big winning port 29, a predetermined game ball P corresponding to each winning port 22, 28, 29 is won. It is paid out as a ball.

  When the game ball P won in the special symbol start winning opening 28 is detected, the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 23 is variably displayed. The special symbol is composed of numerals and characters or symbols other than numerals (for example, “3”, “−”, etc.) that are variably displayed by a 7-segment LED display. In conjunction with this special symbol variation display, there is an effect design (decorative design) composed of a plurality of design sequences displayed for the purpose of production in order to evoke the player's expectation for reach or jackpot on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 19. In addition, it is variably displayed in a scrolling manner.

  Then, since the effect symbol also fluctuates and stops in synchronization with the special symbol variation stop timing, the player recognizes whether or not the special symbol stop mode of the special symbol display unit 23 is hit by looking at the effect symbol stop mode. be able to. For example, when the special symbol stops in the big hit mode, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed in the big hit mode (for example, “777”). If the game ball P wins the special symbol start winning opening 28 during the special symbol change, the number of winning balls is stored as a maximum of four balls, and the number of balls held is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 19. Is done.

  When a game ball P that has entered the normal symbol starting port 21 is detected, the hit lamp display unit 24a of the normal symbol display unit 24 and the lamp of the release lamp display unit 24b are alternately lit and flashing to indicate whether the game ball P is hit / miss. Based on the lottery result, when the winning lamp display portion 24a is lit up, the opening / closing member 27a of the second starting opening 27 of the special symbol starting winning opening 28 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. In addition, when the game ball P enters the normal symbol start port 21 while the hit / off lamp display portions 24a and 24b are lit and blinking, the number of the balls that are entered is stored as up to four balls, and the normal symbol start is started. Displayed on the hold lamp 25 in accordance with the number of balls held.

  Here, when the game ball P won in the special symbol start winning opening 28 is detected, not only a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 19, but also characters (for example, humans and animals). , Etc.) is used to display a specific effect image such as a reach effect image or a jackpot notice effect image for enhancing the player's reach or expectation of a big hit by giving a story to the symbol variation display.

Next, the control system of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1, control means for controlling the pachinko machine 1 (main control means 45a, payout control means 46a, effect control means 47a, liquid crystal display control means 48a, A main control board 45, a payout control board 46, an effect control board 47, a liquid crystal display control board 48, and a power supply board 49 are arranged at predetermined positions as boards equipped with power supply means). These control boards 45 to 49 are configured separately and electrically connected to each other, and each control board 45 to 48 is provided with a one-chip microcomputer comprising a CPU, ROM and RAM, and an input / output interface. ing. The configuration is not limited to the one-chip microcomputer, and for example, a configuration in which a separate and independent CPU and ROM are provided may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 45 includes a normal symbol opening SW50, a special symbol 1 starting winning port SW51a for the special symbol 1, a special symbol 2 starting winning port SW51b for the special symbol 2, and a normal symbol starting port SW52. , Opening / closing SOL 54 of the opening / closing member 27a of the special symbol starting winning port 28, opening / closing SOL 55 of the special winning port 29, payout control board 46, effect control board 47, special symbol display board 56, normal symbol display board 57, etc. Is connected. In addition, SW means a switch and SOL is a solenoid actuator.

  The main control means 45a mounted on the main control board 45 controls the entire game in an integrated manner, and based on the SW signals from the SWs 50 to 53, the opening / closing SOL 54 of the opening / closing member 27a of the special symbol start winning opening 28, The open / close SOL 55 of the special winning opening 29, the special symbol display part 23 of the special symbol display board 56, the normal symbol display part 24 of the normal symbol display board 57 and the normal symbol start hold lamp 25 are directly controlled, and the payout control board 46 A plurality of control commands are transmitted according to the gaming state to the payout control means 46a and the effect control means 47a of the effect control board 47, and other control devices are connected via the control means 46a and 47a of the control boards 46 and 47. Control indirectly.

  The effect control board 47 is connected with a decorative lamp 7, a speaker 8, a liquid crystal display control board 48, and the like. The effect control means 47a equipped on the effect control board 47 drives and controls the sound output to the speaker 8 and the lighting / flashing output of the decoration lamp 7 based on a plurality of control commands received from the main control means 45a. A drive control signal is output to the liquid crystal display unit having the liquid crystal display 19 via the liquid crystal display control means 48a provided on the liquid crystal display control board 48 based on the control command related to the effect from the main control means 45a.

  To the payout control board 46, a payout mechanism 64, a launch control board 62, and the like are connected. The payout mechanism 64 is provided with a payout motor 65, a payout count SW58, and the like. The payout mechanism 64 is for paying out a winning ball according to the winning of the game ball P to the normal winning port 22, the special symbol starting winning port 28, and the big winning port 29. The payout control means 46a of the payout control board 46 inputs a control command relating to the prize ball received from the main control means 45a, outputs a drive control signal to the payout motor 65 of the payout mechanism 64, and from the payout count SW58 of the payout mechanism 64. Input the detection signal.

  A launch mechanism 60 that launches the game ball P to the game area 16 is connected to the launch control board 62. The launch mechanism 60 is provided with a launch SOL 63. When the player holds the launch handle 10 and the launch SW 61 is detected, the launch mechanism 60 is driven to the launch SOL 63 of the launch mechanism 60 via the launch control means of the launch control board 62. A control signal is output. Here, in the launch mechanism 60, output of the drive control signal to the launch SOL 63 is permitted only when the launch control permission signal is input from the launch control means.

[Special symbol management process]
Next, the special symbol management process in the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described. The special symbol management process is a process in the main control board 45.

  As shown in FIG. 5, first, the start port check process 1 is executed (S100). Next, after the start port check process 1 ends, the start port check process 2 is executed (S110).

  Next, after the start port check process 2 is completed, the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 determines whether the small hitting flag is ON or OFF (S120). Note that the small winning means that the condition device does not operate and the big winning opening 29 opens and closes a predetermined number of times. If the small hit is won, the small hit medium flag is turned ON, and if the small hit is not won, the small hit medium flag remains OFF. Note that the small hit game means a game involving an operation in which the special winning opening 29 is opened and closed only twice for about 0.5 seconds.

  If it is determined that the small hitting flag is OFF (S120: NO), in other words, if the small hit is not won, it is determined whether the condition device operation flag is ON or OFF. The determination is made by the CPU 45a1 of 45 (S130). The case where the condition device operation flag is determined to be ON is a case where a big hit is won. In the present embodiment, the big hit means that the condition device is activated and, for example, the non-probability 15R (15 rounds) big hit 1, the probability change 15R (15 rounds) big hit 2, the probability change 15R (15 rounds) big hit 3, and the probability change 15R (15 rounds) big hit of 4 and 2R (2 rounds) big hit of probability variation are set.

  When it is determined that the condition device operation flag is OFF (S130: NO), in other words, when the big win is not won, the special symbol operation status determination is executed by the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 (S140). ). In the present embodiment, the special symbol operation status is determined by any one of “00H” or “01H” indicating waiting for change, “02H” indicating changing, and “03H” indicating confirmation time.

  When the special symbol is waiting for fluctuation, in other words, when the operation status is “00H” or “01H”, special symbol fluctuation start processing is executed (S150). If the special symbol is changing, in other words, if the operation status is “02H”, the special symbol changing process is executed (S160). If it is during the special symbol confirmation time, in other words, if the operation status is “03H”, the special symbol confirmation time processing is executed (S170).

  After the special symbol change start process in S150, the special symbol change process in S160, or the special symbol check time process in S170, the special symbol display data is updated (S180), and the special symbol management in the current 4 mS timer interrupt is performed. The process ends.

  If it is determined in S120 that the small hitting flag is ON (S120: YES), in other words, if the small hit is won, the process goes to S180 without going through steps S130 to S170. Transition.

  If it is determined in S130 that the condition device operation flag is ON (S130: YES), in other words, if a big win is won, the process proceeds to S180 without going through steps S140 to S170. To do.

(Starter check process 1)
Next, the start port check process 1 in S100 of FIG. 5 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, first, the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 26 (S200). Specifically, when the special symbol 1 start winning opening SW51a for the first starting opening 26 detects a game ball and a detection signal is output from the special symbol 1 starting winning opening SW51a to the main control board 45, the main control board. The CPU 45 a 1 of 45 determines that the game ball has won the first start opening 26. If the game ball has not won the first start opening 26 (S200: NO), the start opening check process 1 in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends.

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 26 (S200: YES), the number of the reserved balls of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1” or “special symbol 1” as appropriate) is maximum reserved. It is determined whether or not the number of balls is reached (S210). If it is determined that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is the maximum number of reserved balls (S210: YES), the start port check process 1 in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends.

  When the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is not the maximum number of reserved balls (S210: NO), the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is counted by “+1” (S230).

  Next, in S240, a big hit determination random number, a special symbol random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and the acquired random number values are stored in the RAM 45a3 of the main control board 45.

  In addition, after the end of S240, the start port check process 1 in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends.

(Starter check process 2)
Next, the start port check process 2 in S110 of FIG. 5 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, first, the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second starting port 27 (S300). Specifically, when the special symbol 2 start winning opening SW51b for the second starting opening 27 detects a game ball and a detection signal is output from the special symbol 2 starting winning opening SW51b to the main control board 45, the main control board. The CPU 45 a 1 of 45 determines that the game ball has won the second start port 27. If the game ball has not won the second start opening 27 (S300: NO), the start opening check process 2 in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends.

  When a game ball wins the second start opening 27 (S300: YES), the number of held balls of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2” or “special symbol 2” as appropriate) is the maximum reserve. It is determined whether or not the number of balls is reached (S310). If it is determined that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is the maximum number of reserved balls (S310: YES), the start port check process 2 in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends.

  When the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is not the maximum number of reserved balls (S310: NO), the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is counted by “+1” (S320).

  Next, in S330, a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and the acquired random number values are stored in the RAM 45a3 of the main control board 45.

  In addition, after completion | finish of S330, the starting port check process 2 in this 4 mS timer interruption is complete | finished.

(Special symbol variation start processing)
Next, the special symbol variation start process in S150 of FIG. 5 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is 0 (S400). If it is determined that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is 0 (zero) (S400: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is 0 (zero). The determination is made by the CPU 45a1 (S410). When it is determined that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is 0 (zero) (S410: YES), the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 determines whether or not the operation status is “00H” ( S420). When the operation status is not “00H” (S420: NO), a customer waiting demo command is transmitted from the main control board 45 to the effect control board 47 (S430). Then, the operation status is set to “00H” (S440), and the special symbol variation start process in the current 4 mS timer interrupt is completed.

  If it is determined in S420 that the operation status is “00H” (S420: YES), the special symbol variation start process in the current 4 mS timer interrupt is terminated without passing through steps S430 and S440.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of special symbol 2 is not 0 (zero) in S400 (S400: NO), or if the number of reserved balls of special symbol 1 is not 0 (zero) in S410 (S410: NO) The number of reserved balls of special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 is subtracted to “−1” (S450).

  Then, after the end of S450, the hold subtraction command is transmitted from the main control board 45 to the effect control board 47 (S460).

  Next, in S470, the special symbol operation confirmation data is set at a predetermined address in the RAM 45a3 of the main control board 45. Specifically, “00H” is set for the variation start of the special symbol 1, and “01H” is set for the variation start of the special symbol 2. The “special symbol operation confirmation data” is data indicating which of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is fluctuating. By using it as an offset value at the time of data setting, the capacity of the program can be reduced compared to referring to the changing flag.

  Next, the storage area (storage areas 1 to 4) of the reserved ball of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is shifted (S480). Then, the storage area 4 of the reserved ball of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is set to “0 (zero)” (S490). Then, if the remaining short time count is not 0 (zero), the remaining short time number command is transmitted from the main control board 45 to the effect control board 47 (S500).

  Next, a random determination process for determining the operation of the special electric accessory is executed (S510). In the special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process, the big hit determination random number is used to execute a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game state (a big hit game or a small hit game state) for the current game. Depending on the lottery result, one of big hit, small hit, and off is determined. In the case of big hit, the big hit determination flag is turned ON, and in the case of small hit, the small hit determination flag is turned ON.

  Next, a special stop symbol creation process is executed (S520). Here, each symbol table will be described below.

(Design table selection table)
Next, the symbol table selection table will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, a symbol table selection table 180 related to the special symbol 1 and a symbol table selection table 190 related to the special symbol 2 are prepared.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the symbol selection table 180 related to the special symbol 1 includes a jackpot symbol table address corresponding to the jackpot, a lose symbol selection table corresponding to the loss, a small hit symbol table address corresponding to the bonus, Is set.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the symbol selection table 190 related to the special symbol 2, a big hit symbol table address corresponding to the big hit and a lost symbol selection table corresponding to the loss are set.

(Big hit design table)
Next, the jackpot symbol table will be described.
The jackpot symbol table 200 shown in FIG. 20 is stored in the jackpot symbol table address shown in FIG.

  First, the hit type and special symbol determination data are specified based on the random number value and determination value of the special symbol random number. That is, as shown in FIG. 20, when the random number of the acquired special symbol random number belongs to the determination value “0 to 59”, the uncertain 15R big hit 1 and the special symbol determination data 01 are specified.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, when the random number value of the acquired special symbol random number belongs to the determination value “60 to 79”, the probable 15R big hit 2 and the special symbol determination data 02 are specified.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the random number value of the acquired special symbol random number belongs to the determination value “80 to 119”, the probability variation 15R big hit 3 and the special symbol determination data 03 are specified.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the random number value of the acquired special symbol random number belongs to the determination value “120 to 179”, the probabilistic 15R big hit 4 and the special symbol determination data 04 are specified.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the random number value of the acquired special symbol random number belongs to the determination value “180 to 199”, the probabilistic 2R big hit and the special symbol determination data 05 are specified.

(Loose design table)
Next, the lost symbol table will be described. The lost symbol table 210 shown in FIG. 21 is stored in the lost symbol table address shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the lost symbol table, when the random number value of the acquired special symbol random number belongs to the determination value “0 to 199”, the loss and special symbol determination data 00 are specified.

(Small hit design table)
Next, the small hit symbol table will be described. The small hit symbol table 220 shown in FIG. 22 is stored in the small hit symbol table address shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the small hit symbol table, the small hit and special symbol determination data 00 are specified when the random number value of the acquired special symbol random number belongs to the determination value “0 to 199”.

  Next, a game state transition preparation process is executed (S530). In the game state transition preparation process, as a setting for transitioning the game state, a setting necessary for designating a game state to be transitioned after the special game state (big hit game or small hit game state) is performed. . Based on the data set here, the game state after the big hit game is determined. In addition, using the first selection condition setting table, the selection condition after the big hit game and the continuation information (meaning duration information: the same applies hereinafter) are determined. Details of a selection condition and continuation information determination method using the first selection condition setting table will be described later.

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern creation process is executed (S540). The special symbol variation pattern creation process will be described later. Details of the case where the variation pattern is determined using the lottery result of the random determination process for special electric utility operation determination, the lottery result of the special stop symbol creation process, and the random number for variation pattern will be described later.

  Next, the changing flag of special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 is set to ON (S550).

  Next, a decorative design designation command is created (S560), and the decorative design designation command is transmitted from the main control board 45 to the effect control board 47 (S570). The “decorative symbol” means an effect symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 19, for example, a symbol such as “777”.

  Next, various settings at the start of fluctuation are executed (S580). In S580, the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” indicating that it is changing.

  After the end of S580, the special symbol variation start process in the current 4 mS timer interrupt ends.

(Special variation pattern creation process)
Next, the special symbol variation pattern creation process in S540 of FIG. 8 will be described.

  In the special symbol variation pattern creation process, the following table is referred to create a special symbol variation pattern. Various tables shown below are stored in advance in the ROM 45a2 of the main control board 45.

  FIG. 11 is a table 100 showing a fluctuation pattern at the time of loss. As shown in the table 100 of FIG. 11, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss includes a normal reach shift 1, a normal reach shift 2, a normal reach shift 3, a super reach shift 1, a super reach shift 2, a super reach shift 3, a super reach shift 4, Super-reaching deviation 5, super-reaching deviation 6, normal fluctuation 1, normal fluctuation 2, normal fluctuation 3, and normal fluctuation 4 are set.

  FIG. 12 is a table 110 showing a variation pattern at the time of big hit or small hit. As shown in the table 110 of FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit or small hit includes, as a fluctuation pattern belonging to 15R big hit, 1 per normal reach, 2 per normal reach, 3 per normal reach, 1 per super reach, 2 per super reach. , 3 per super reach, 4 per super reach, 5 per super reach, 6 per super reach, and 1 per special, 2 per special, and 3 per special as a variation pattern belonging to 2R big hit or small hit Has been.

  The “15R big hit” of the variation pattern belonging to 15R big hit in FIG. 12 includes 15R big hit 1, 15R big hit 2, 15R big hit 3, and 15R big hit 4 shown in FIG.

  Next, the correspondence relationship between the random number of the variation pattern random number for each selection condition and the variation pattern will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a variation pattern selection table 0, a variation pattern selection table 1, a variation pattern selection table 2, a variation pattern selection table 3, a variation pattern selection table 4, and a variation pattern selection table 5 are prepared as types of selection conditions. Yes. When the RAM is cleared (at initialization), the selection condition is set to 0 (variation pattern selection table 0).

(Variation pattern selection table 0)
When the selection condition is the variation pattern selection table 0, the correspondence relationship (variation pattern distribution) between the random number of the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern is as follows. FIG. 13 shows various variation pattern distribution tables 120 of the variation pattern selection table 0.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 4, the normal reach is distributed to the fluctuation pattern of deviation 1 as the fluctuation pattern distribution table 120 a at the time of loss. When the random number of the variation pattern random number is 5 to 9, the normal reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 2. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 10 to 14, the normal reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 3. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 15 to 17, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 1. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 18 to 20, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 2. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 21 to 23, they are assigned to the variation pattern of superreach 3 deviation. When the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 24 to 25, it is distributed to the variation pattern of the deviation of super reach 4. When the random number for the variation pattern random number is 26 to 240, the random number is distributed to the variation pattern of normal variation 1. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 241 to 246, they are distributed to the variation pattern of normal variation 2. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 247 to 250, they are distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 3.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 9, the fluctuation pattern sorting table 120b at the time of 15R big hit is sorted into one fluctuation pattern per normal reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 10 to 19, the variation patterns are distributed into two variation patterns per normal reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 20 to 29, the variation patterns are distributed into three variation patterns per normal reach. When the random number for the variation pattern random number is 30 to 79, the variation pattern is assigned to one variation pattern per super reach. When the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 80 to 129, it is distributed to two fluctuation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 130 to 179, the variation patterns are sorted into three variation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 180 to 250, the fluctuation patterns are assigned to four fluctuation patterns per super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 50 as the fluctuation pattern distribution table 120c at the time of 2R big hit or small hit, the fluctuation pattern is assigned to one special fluctuation pattern. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 51 to 151, the variation pattern random numbers are distributed into two variation patterns. When the random number for the variation pattern random number is 152 to 250, it is distributed to three variation patterns per special.

(Variation pattern selection table 1)
The correspondence (variation pattern distribution) between the random number of the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern when the selection condition is the variation pattern selection table 1 is as follows. FIG. 14 shows various variation pattern distribution tables 130 of the variation pattern selection table 1.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 2, the normal reach is distributed to the variation pattern of deviation 1, as shown in FIG. When the random number for the variation pattern random number is 3 to 5, the normal reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 2. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 6 to 8, the normal reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 3. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 9 to 12, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 1. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 13 to 15, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 2. When the random numbers for the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 16 to 18, the super reach is shifted to the fluctuation pattern of 3. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 19 to 22, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 4. When the random number for the variation pattern random number is 23 to 230, the random number is normally assigned to the variation pattern of variation 1. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 231 to 240, they are distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 2. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 241 to 250, they are distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 3.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 19, the variation pattern distribution table 130b at the time of 15R big hit is distributed to one variation pattern per normal reach. When the random numbers for the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 20 to 39, the fluctuation patterns are distributed into two fluctuation patterns per normal reach. When the random number values of the variation pattern random numbers are 40 to 59, the variation patterns are distributed into three variation patterns per normal reach. When the random number for the variation pattern random number is 60 to 89, it is distributed to one variation pattern per super reach. When the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 90 to 119, it is distributed to two fluctuation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 120 to 169, the random numbers are distributed into three fluctuation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 170 to 250, the variation patterns are sorted into four variation patterns per super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 30, the variation pattern distribution table 130c at the time of 2R big hit or small hit is distributed to one special variation pattern. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 31 to 100, the variation patterns are distributed into two variation patterns per special. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 101 to 250, the variation patterns are sorted into three variation patterns per special.

(Variation pattern selection table 2)
The correspondence (variation pattern distribution) between the random number of the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern when the selection condition is the variation pattern selection table 2 is as follows. FIG. 15 shows various variation pattern distribution tables 140 of the variation pattern selection table 2.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 2, the normal reach is distributed to the variation pattern of deviation 3 as the variation pattern distribution table 140 a at the time of failure. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 3 to 5, the super reach is distributed to the variation pattern of 3 out of reach. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 6 to 8, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 4. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 9 to 12, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 5. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 13 to 15, the super reach is distributed to 6 variation patterns. When the random number for the variation pattern random number is 16 to 20, the variation pattern is normally distributed to the variation pattern of variation 2. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 21 to 30, they are distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 3. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 31 to 250, they are distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 4.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 10, the fluctuation pattern sorting table 150b at the time of 15R big hit is sorted into three fluctuation patterns per normal reach. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 11 to 50, the variation patterns are distributed into three variation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 51 to 100, the variation patterns are distributed into four variation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 101 to 160, the variation patterns are distributed into five variation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 161 to 250, the variation patterns are distributed into six variation patterns per super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 200, the variation pattern distribution table 150 c at the time of 2R big hit or small hit is distributed to one variation pattern per special. When the random number values of the variation pattern random numbers are 201 to 250, the variation patterns are sorted into two variation patterns per special.

(Variation pattern selection table 3)
The correspondence (variation pattern distribution) between the random number of the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern when the selection condition is the variation pattern selection table 3 is as follows. FIG. 16 shows various variation pattern sorting tables 150 of the variation pattern selection table 3.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 1, the normal reach is distributed to the variation pattern of deviation 3 as the variation pattern distribution table 150 a at the time of failure. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 2 to 3, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern 3. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 4 to 5, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 4. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 6 to 7, the super reach is shifted to the variation pattern of 5. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 8 to 9, the super reach is distributed to the variation pattern of 6. When the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 10 to 12, it is distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 2. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 13 to 30, they are distributed to the variation pattern of normal variation 3. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 31 to 250, they are distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 4.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 10, the fluctuation pattern distribution table 150b at the time of 15R big hit is distributed into three fluctuation patterns per normal reach. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 11 to 50, the variation patterns are distributed into three variation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 51 to 100, the variation patterns are distributed into four variation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 101 to 160, the variation patterns are distributed into five variation patterns per super reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 161 to 250, the variation patterns are distributed into six variation patterns per super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 200, the variation pattern distribution table 150c at the time of 2R big hit or small hit is distributed to one special variation pattern. When the random number values of the variation pattern random numbers are 201 to 250, the variation patterns are sorted into two variation patterns per special.

(Variation pattern selection table 4)
The correspondence (variation pattern distribution) between the random number of the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern when the selection condition is the variation pattern selection table 4 is as follows. FIG. 17 shows various variation pattern sorting tables 160 of the variation pattern selection table 4.

  As shown in FIG. 17, as the fluctuation pattern distribution table 160 a at the time of loss, when the random number for the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 3, the normal reach is distributed to the fluctuation pattern of deviation 5. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 4 to 7, the super reach is distributed to the variation pattern of 6 deviations. When the random numbers of the variation pattern random numbers are 8 to 11, they are distributed to the variation pattern of normal variation 3. When the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 12 to 250, it is distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 4.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 100, the fluctuation pattern distribution table 160b at the time of 15R big hit is distributed to five fluctuation patterns per normal reach. When the random numbers for the variation pattern random numbers are 101 to 250, the variation patterns are distributed into six variation patterns per super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 200, the variation pattern distribution table 160 c at the time of 2R big hit or small hit is distributed to one special variation pattern. When the random number values of the variation pattern random numbers are 201 to 250, the variation patterns are sorted into two variation patterns per special.

(Variation pattern selection table 5)
The correspondence (variation pattern distribution) between the random number of the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern when the selection condition is the variation pattern selection table 5 is as follows. FIG. 18 shows various variation pattern distribution tables 170 of the variation pattern selection table 5.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 1, the normal reach is distributed to the fluctuation pattern of deviation 1 as the fluctuation pattern distribution table 170 a at the time of loss. When the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 2 to 250, it is distributed to a variation pattern of normal variation 4.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 250, the fluctuation pattern sorting table 170b at the time of 15R big hit is sorted into one fluctuation pattern per normal reach.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the random number value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 250, the variation pattern distribution table 170c at the time of 2R big hit or small hit is distributed to one special variation pattern.

(First selection condition setting table)
Next, the first selection condition setting table will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the first selection condition setting table 230, “selection conditions” and “continuation information” are associated with each other according to the hit type and the current gaming state.

(In case of non-probable 15R big hit 1)
Specifically, the non-probable 15R jackpot 1 has the symbol determination data “01”, the current gaming state is “low probability (the jackpot winning probability is not high probability)” and “no fluctuation reduction ( If the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function is not activated) ”, the“ selection condition ”is“ 2 (variation pattern selection table 2) ”and the“ continuation information ”is“ 0 (variation count Not specified): Specific information ”.

  If the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning a big hit is not high probability)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)”, The “selection condition” is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, and the “continuation information” is “0 (no variation number is specified): specific information”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “no variation reduction (the special symbol variation reduction function (time reduction function) is not activated)” The “selection condition” is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, and the “continuation information” is “0 (no variation number is specified): specific information”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)” The “selection condition” is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, and the “continuation information” is “0 (no variation number is specified): specific information”.

  For this reason, if a 15R big hit 1 with a non-probable change is won, the game lottery result (big hit or miss information and the big win) will be determined by the variation pattern selection table 2 (see FIG. 15) in the game after the big hit. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the lottery result including information on how many rounds and the random number for the variation pattern. This distribution is repeated until the next special game state (a game state including a big hit game or a small hit game) is started.

(In the case of 2 for 15R big hit of probability change)
Specifically, the probability variation 15R jackpot 2 has the symbol determination data “02”, the current gaming state is “low probability (the jackpot winning probability is not high probability)” and “no fluctuation reduction (special If the symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function is not activated) ”, the“ selection condition ”is“ 2 (variation pattern selection table 2) ”, and the“ continuation information ”is“ 30 (the number of variations is 30). Times) ”.

  If the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning a big hit is not high probability)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)”, The “selection condition” is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, and the “continuation information” is “30 (variation count is 30)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “no variation reduction (the special symbol variation reduction function (time reduction function) is not activated)” The “selection condition” is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, and the “continuation information” is “30 (variation count is 30)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)” The “selection condition” is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, and the “continuation information” is “30 (variation count is 30)”.

  For this reason, when winning 15R big hit 2 of probability change, in the game after the end of the big hit, according to the variation pattern selection table 2 (see FIG. 15), the lottery result of the game (whether the big hit or miss information and the big win The variation pattern is determined based on the lottery result including information on how many rounds and the random number for the variation pattern. Then, the value of the special symbol variation counter on the main control board 45 is set to “30”, and the variation pattern selection table 2 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined on the basis of (a lottery result including information on whether or not the big hit and information on how many rounds in the case of the big hit) and the random number for the variation pattern.

(In case of 3 15R big hit of probability change)
Specifically, 15R jackpot 3 of probability variation has a symbol determination data of “03”, the current gaming state is “low probability (the winning probability of jackpot is not high probability)” and “no fluctuation reduction (special If the symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function is not activated) ”, the“ selection condition ”is“ 3 (variation pattern selection table 3) ”, and the“ continuation information ”is“ 40 (variation count is 40). Times) ”.

  If the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning a big hit is not high probability)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)”, The “selection condition” is “3 (variation pattern selection table 3)”, and the “continuation information” is “40 (variation count is 40 times)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “no variation reduction (the special symbol variation reduction function (time reduction function) is not activated)” The “selection condition” is “3 (variation pattern selection table 3)”, and the “continuation information” is “40 (variation count is 40 times)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)” The “selection condition” is “3 (variation pattern selection table 3)”, and the “continuation information” is “40 (variation count is 40 times)”.

  For this reason, when winning 15R big hit 3 of probability change, in the game after the end of the big hit, according to the variation pattern selection table 3 (see FIG. 16), the lottery result of the game (whether the big hit or miss information and the big win The variation pattern is determined based on the lottery result including information on how many rounds and the random number for the variation pattern. Then, the value of the special symbol variation number counter of the main control board 45 is set to “40”, and until the number of variations of the special symbol reaches 40 times, the variation pattern selection table 3 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined on the basis of (a lottery result including information on whether or not the big hit and information on how many rounds in the case of the big hit) and the random number for the variation pattern.

(In the case of a probable 15R big hit 4)
Specifically, the 15R big hit 4 of probability variation has the symbol determination data “04”, the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning the big hit is not high probability)” and “no fluctuation reduction (special When the symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function is not activated) ”, the“ selection condition ”is“ 4 (variation pattern selection table 4) ”, and the“ continuation information ”is“ 50 (the number of variations is 50). Times) ”.

  If the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning a big hit is not high probability)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)”, The “selection condition” is “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)”, and the “continuation information” is “50 (variation count is 50)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “no variation reduction (the special symbol variation reduction function (time reduction function) is not activated)” The “selection condition” is “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)”, and the “continuation information” is “50 (variation count is 50)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)” The “selection condition” is “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)”, and the “continuation information” is “50 (variation count is 50)”.

  For this reason, when winning 15R big hit 4 of probability change, in the game after the end of the big hit, according to the variation pattern selection table 4 (see FIG. 17), the lottery result of the game (whether the big hit or miss information and the big win The variation pattern is determined based on the lottery result including information on how many rounds and the random number for the variation pattern. Then, the value of the special symbol variation number counter of the main control board 45 is set to “50”, and until the number of variation of the special symbol reaches 50 times, the variation pattern selection table 4 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined on the basis of (a lottery result including information on whether or not the big hit and information on how many rounds in the case of the big hit) and the random number for the variation pattern.

(In case of 2R big hit of probability change)
Specifically, the 2R jackpot of probability variation has the symbol determination data “05”, the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning the jackpot is not high probability)” and “no fluctuation reduction (special symbol) ”Fluctuation reduction function (time reduction function is not activated)”), “selection condition” is “1 (variation pattern selection table 1)”, and “continuation information” is “20 (variation frequency is 20 times). )"become.

  If the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning a big hit is not high probability)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)”, The “selection condition” is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)”, and the “continuation information” is “0 (no variation number is specified): specific information”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “no variation reduction (the special symbol variation reduction function (time reduction function) is not activated)” The “selection condition” is “1 (variation pattern selection table 1)”, and the “continuation information” is “20 (variation count is 20 times)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)” The “selection condition” is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)”, and the “continuation information” is “0 (no variation number is specified): specific information”.

  Therefore, regardless of the probability state, in the case of the probability variation 2R big hit when there is no fluctuation shortening, in the game after the big hit operation ends, the game lottery result (big hit or The variation pattern is determined on the basis of the lottery information and the random number for variation pattern including information on the loss, the number of rounds in the case of a big win. Also, until the value of the special symbol variation counter on the main control board 45 is set to “20” and the variation number of the special symbol reaches 20, the game lottery result is obtained by the variation pattern selection table 1 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined on the basis of (a lottery result including information on whether or not the big hit and information on how many rounds in the case of the big hit) and the random number for the variation pattern.

  In addition, regardless of the probability state, in the case of the probability variation 2R big hit when there is fluctuation reduction, in the game after the big hit operation is finished, the game lottery result (big hit or missed) is determined by the fluctuation pattern selection table 5 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined on the basis of such information, a lottery result including the number of rounds in the case of a big win, and a random number for variation pattern. This distribution is repeated until the next special game state (a game state including a big hit game or a small hit game) is started.

(For small hits)
Specifically, for small hits, the symbol determination data is “00”, the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning a big hit is not high probability)” and “no fluctuation reduction (variation of special symbols) "Shortening function (time reduction function is not activated)"), "selection condition" is "1 (variation pattern selection table 1)", and "continuation information" is "20 (variation count is 20 times)" become.

  If the current gaming state is “low probability (the probability of winning a big hit is not high probability)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)”, The “selection condition” is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, and the “continuation information” is “0 (no variation number is specified): specific information”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “no variation reduction (the special symbol variation reduction function (time reduction function) is not activated)” The “selection condition” is “1 (variation pattern selection table 1)”, and the “continuation information” is “20 (variation count is 20 times)”.

  If the current gaming state is “high probability (the probability of winning a big hit is high)” and “variation shortening (the special symbol variation shortening function (time shortening function) is activated)” The “selection condition” is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)”, and the “continuation information” is “0 (no variation number is specified): specific information”.

  For this reason, regardless of the probability state, in the case of a small hit when there is no fluctuation shortening, in the game after the end of the small hit operation, according to the fluctuation pattern selection table 1 (see FIG. 14), Alternatively, the variation pattern is determined based on the lottery result including the information on the difference or the number of rounds in the case of the big hit, and the random number for the variation pattern. Also, until the value of the special symbol variation counter on the main control board 45 is set to “20” and the variation number of the special symbol reaches 20, the game lottery result is obtained by the variation pattern selection table 1 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined on the basis of (a lottery result including information on whether or not the big hit and information on how many rounds in the case of the big hit) and the random number for the variation pattern.

  Also, in the case of a small hit in the case of low probability state and fluctuation shortening, in the game after the end of the small hit operation, according to the variation pattern selection table 2 (see FIG. 15), the lottery result of the game (whether big hit or missed) And a variation pattern random number based on the random number for variation pattern). This distribution is repeated until the next special game state (a game state including a big hit game or a small hit game) is started.

  Further, in the case of a small hit in the case of a high probability state and fluctuation shortening, in the game after the small hit operation is finished, the lottery result (big hit or missed) is determined by the variation pattern selection table 5 (see FIG. 18). And a variation pattern random number based on the random number for variation pattern). This distribution is repeated until the next special game state (a game state including a big hit game or a small hit game) is started.

(Second selection condition setting table)
Next, the second selection condition setting table will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the second selection condition setting table 240, the selection condition to be transferred next time and the continuation information are associated with each other according to the current selection condition.

  If the current selection condition is “1”, the selection condition is “0 (when the duration of the current selection condition“ 1 ”(the number of changes set by the continuation information: the same applies below) has elapsed. The “variation pattern selection table 0)” and “continuation information” shift to “0 (no regulation of the number of fluctuations): specific information”.

  If the current selection condition is “2”, the selection condition is “3 (variation pattern selection table 3)” and “continuation information” is displayed when the duration of the current selection condition “2” has elapsed. Move to “40 (40 fluctuations)”.

  If the current selection condition is “3”, the selection condition is “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)” and “continuation information” is displayed when the duration of the current selection condition “3” has elapsed. Move to “50 (50 fluctuations)”.

  When the current selection condition is “4”, the selection condition is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)” and “continuation information” is displayed when the duration of the current selection condition “4” elapses. Moves to “0 (no change number specified): specific information”.

  In the special symbol variation pattern creation process in S540 of FIG. 8, the variation pattern of the special symbol that is variably displayed is created based on the variation pattern selection table specified as described above.

(Special symbol change processing)
Next, the special symbol changing process in S160 of FIG. 5 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 determines whether or not the value of the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (S600). The special symbol accessory operation timer is a timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol.

  When the value of the special symbol accessory operation timer is not 0 (zero) (S600: NO), the special symbol changing process in the current 4 mS timer interrupt is terminated.

  When the value of the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (S600: YES), a special symbol variation stop command for stopping the variation of the special symbol is sent from the main control board 45 to the effect control board 47. Is transmitted (S610).

  Next, various settings at the time of the special symbol fluctuation stop are executed (S620). Specifically, the value of the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to “500 mS”, and the special symbol operation status is set to “03H”. In addition, the changing flag of special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 is set to “OFF”.

  After the completion of S620, the special symbol changing process in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends.

(Processing during special symbol confirmation time)
Next, the special symbol confirmation time process in S170 of FIG. 5 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 45a1 of the main control board 45 determines whether or not the value of the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (S700). When it is determined that it is not (zero) (S700: NO), the processing during the special symbol confirmation time in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends. Note that the initial value of the special symbol accessory operation timer in S700 is “500 mS” set in step S620 in FIG.

  If it is determined that the value of the special symbol accessory action timer is 0 (S700: YES), the special symbol action status is set to “01H” (S710).

  Next, a game state determination number corresponding to each game state flag is stored in the RAM 45a3 of the main control board 45 (S720).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination flag is ON (S730). When it is determined that the big hit determination flag is ON (S720: YES), various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped are executed (S740). Specifically, the big hit determination flag is set to “OFF”, the condition device operation flag is set to “ON”, the power train open extension state flag is set to “OFF”, The probability variation state flag is set to “OFF”, and the variation pattern distribution designation number is set to “00H”.

  After the completion of S740, the special symbol confirmation time processing in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends. At this time, after the process during the special symbol confirmation time is completed, each process associated with the big hit game is executed in the special electric utility management process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S730 that the big hit determination flag is OFF (S730: NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit determination flag is ON (S750). When it is determined that the small hit determination flag is ON (S750: YES), various settings when the small hit symbol is stopped are executed (S760). Specifically, the small hit determination flag is set to “OFF”, and the small hit determination flag is set to “ON”.

  After the end of S760 or when it is determined in S750 that the small hit determination flag is OFF (S750: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the special variation number counter is 0 (zero) ( S770).

  If it is determined that the value of the special fluctuation counter is 0 (zero) (S770: YES), the special symbol confirmation time processing in the current 4 mS timer interruption is terminated.

  Here, the initial value of the special variation number counter is set based on the continuation information in the first selection condition setting table or the second selection condition setting table. That is, if the continuation information is “20 (number of fluctuations: 20 times)”, the initial value of the special fluctuation number counter is set to “20”. If the continuation information is “30 (number of changes: 30 times)”, the initial value of the special change number counter is set to “30”. If the continuation information is “40 (number of changes: 40 times)”, the initial value of the special change number counter is set to “40”. If the continuation information is “50 (number of fluctuations: 50 times)”, the initial value of the special fluctuation number counter is set to “50”. Also, if the continuation information is “0 (no change number specified): specific information”, the initial value of the special change number counter is set to “0 (zero)”. When the RAM is cleared (at initialization), the special variation counter is set to “0”. Further, when the special fluctuation number counter is not 0 and a big hit or a small hit is made, a value is set based on the continuation information set in the first selection condition setting table.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S770 that the value of the special variation number counter is not 0 (zero) (S770: NO), the value of the special symbol variation number counter is counted down by “−1” (S780). Note that the value of the special symbol variation number counter that has been counted down by “−1” in S780 is used as a determination criterion in S770 of the special symbol confirmation time processing in the next 4 mS timer interruption.

  For this reason, in S780, when “−1” is counted down and finally the value of the special fluctuation number counter becomes “0 (zero)”, the current selection condition currently being executed is set. The distribution of the special symbol variation pattern based on the variation pattern selection table is completed.

  After the value of the special symbol variation counter is counted down to “−1”, it is determined whether or not the value of the special variation counter is 0 (S790). When it is determined that the value of the special variation counter is not 0 (zero) (S790: NO), the special symbol confirmation time processing in the current 4 mS timer interruption ends.

  Note that after the value of the special symbol variation counter is counted down to “−1”, it is determined whether or not the value of the special variation counter is 0 (zero), and the value of the special variation counter is 0 ( If it is determined that it is not (zero) (S790: NO), the special symbol change start process (S150 in FIG. 5) of the special symbol management process (see FIG. 5) in the next 4 mS timer interruption continues with the current selection. Using the variation pattern selection table set in the conditions, the variation pattern of the special symbol is newly allocated. Then, a special symbol variation pattern is newly specified, and the special symbol variation pattern is created.

  If it is determined that the value of the special variation counter is 0 (zero) (S790: YES), “selection condition” and “continuation information” for selecting the variation pattern of the next special symbol are set to the second. The determination is made based on the selection condition setting table (S800).

  Here, a method of determining “selection condition” and “continuation information” for selecting the next special symbol variation pattern in S800 will be described.

(Determination method of selection condition and continuation information using second selection condition setting table)
As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the current (for example, Nth) selection condition (meaning the selection condition until the value of the special variation counter is 0 (zero) in S790 of FIG. 10) is “0. (Variation pattern selection table 0) "," 1 (variation pattern selection table 1) "," 2 (variation pattern selection table 2) "," 3 (variation pattern selection table 3) "," 4 (variation pattern selection table 4) ) ”Or“ 5 (variation pattern selection table 5) ”, the next (for example, (N + 1) th) selection condition to be determined is different.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the current (for example, the first) selection is made in the game after the big hit operation of 15R big hit 2 with a low probability and no fluctuation shortening and with a positive variation of 15R big hit. When the condition is “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, when the continuation information (30 (number of fluctuations: 30 times)) has elapsed, the next (for example, second) selection condition is “3 ( In the variation pattern selection table 3) ”, the continuation information is set to“ 40 (number of variations: 40 times) ”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the current (for example, first) selection is made in the game after the big hit operation of 15R big hit 3 with a low probability and no fluctuation shortening and with a positive variation of 15R big hit. When the condition is “3 (variation pattern selection table 3)”, when the continuation information (40 (number of variations: 40 times)) has elapsed, the next (for example, second) selection condition is “4 ( In the “variation pattern selection table 4)”, the continuation information is set to “50 (number of variations: 50 times)”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the current (for example, the first) selection is made in the game after the big hit operation of 15R big hit 4 with a low probability and no fluctuation shortening and with a positive variation of 15R big hit. When the condition is “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)”, when the continuation information (50 (number of variations: 50 times)) has elapsed, the next (for example, second) selection condition is “5 ( In the “variation pattern selection table 5)”, the continuation information is set to “0 (no number of variations specified): specific information”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, in the game after the end of the big hit operation of 2R big hit with a low probability and no fluctuation reduction, the hit type is probabilistic, the current (for example, the first) selection condition Is “1 (variation pattern selection table 1)”, when the continuation information (20 (number of fluctuations: 20 times)) has elapsed, the next (for example, second) selection condition is “0 (fluctuation). In the pattern selection table 0) ", the continuation information is set to" 0 (no number of fluctuations specified): specific information ".

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, in a game after a small hit operation with a low probability and no fluctuation reduction, the current selection condition (for example, the first time) is In the case of “1 (variation pattern selection table 1)”, when the continuation information (20 (number of variations: 20 times)) has elapsed, the next (for example, second) selection condition is “0 (variation pattern). In the selection table 0), the continuation information is set to “0 (no number of fluctuations specified): specific information”.

  As shown in (a) of FIG. 25, in the game after the big hit operation of 15R big hit 1 with a low probability and no fluctuation shortening and the hit type is non-probable change, the current (for example, the first) selection condition is In “2 (variation pattern selection table 2)”, 0 is set in the continuation information. In this case, since it is specific information indicating that the next selection condition (for example, the second time) and continuation information are not set, the selection condition continues until a new special gaming state is started. Details regarding the specific information will be described later.

  Here, the variation pattern creation process for the special symbol based on the selection condition and the continuation information for the next time (for example, the second time) is similar to the previous time (for example, the first time), and S150 in the special symbol management process shown in FIG. This is executed in the special symbol fluctuation start process. Then, after the special symbol changing process of S160, the special symbol confirmation time process of S170 is executed. Further, in S790 of the special symbol confirmation time process in FIG. 10, based on the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the next (for example, second) selection condition until the value of the special symbol variation number counter becomes 0 (zero). The variation pattern of the special symbol is distributed, and the variation display of the special symbol based on the distributed variation pattern of the special symbol is continued.

  As described above, in S800 of FIG. 10, the selection conditions and the continuation information after the second time (for example, the third time) are similarly determined based on the immediately preceding selection conditions and the second selection condition setting table. Go.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 25B and 25C, when the next (for example, second) selection condition is “3 (variation pattern selection table 3)”, continuation information (40 (variation Number of times: 40))), the selection condition for the second time (for example, the third time) is set to “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)”, and the continuation information is set to “50 (number of times of variation: 50 times)”. Is done.

  As shown in FIGS. 25B and 25C, if the next (for example, second) selection condition is “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)”, the continuation information (50 (variation) When the number of times: 50)) has elapsed, the selection condition for the second time (for example, the third time) is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)”, and the continuation information is set to “0 (specific information)”.

  As shown in FIG. 25B, the next (for example, second) selection condition is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)”, and 0 is set in the continuation information. In this case, since it is specific information indicating that the selection condition and the continuation information are not set one after another (for example, the third time), the selection condition continues until a new special gaming state is started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, the next (for example, second) selection condition is “0 (variation pattern selection table 0)”, and 0 is set in the continuation information. In this case, since it is specific information indicating that the selection condition and the continuation information are not set one after another (for example, the third time), the selection condition continues until a new special gaming state is started.

  Furthermore, as shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. 25, when the selection condition for the second time (for example, the third time) is “4 (variation pattern selection table 4)”, the continuation information (50 (variation) Number of times: 50)), the selection condition of the next (for example, the third) next (for example, the fourth) is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)”, and the continuation information is “0 (specific) Information) ”.

  As shown in FIG. 25C, the selection condition for the second time (for example, the third time) is “5 (variation pattern selection table 5)”, and 0 is set in the continuation information. In this case, since the selection condition and the continuation information are not set after the next (for example, the third) selection condition (for example, the third time), the selection condition is a new special gaming state. Continue until is started.

  As described above, based on the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the first selection condition and continuation information specified in the first selection condition setting table, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the determined variation pattern The special symbol is variably displayed on the basis of. Then, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern selection table for the number of variations corresponding to the continuation information, and the variation display of the special symbol is repeated. When the number of fluctuations corresponding to the first continuation information is completed, the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the second selection condition specified in the second selection condition setting table and the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the continuation information Is determined, and the special symbol is variably displayed based on the determined variation pattern. Then, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern selection table for the number of variations corresponding to the continuation information, and the variation display of the special symbol is repeated. Thereafter, the selection conditions and continuation information for the third and subsequent times are also specified in the second selection condition setting table, and the special symbols are variably displayed based on a predetermined fluctuation pattern.

(Special electric equipment management process)
Next, the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the small hitting flag is ON (S900). When it is determined that the small hitting flag is ON (S900: YES), the small hit processing is executed (S910). After the end of the small hit process, the current special electric accessory management process at 4 mS ends.

  When it is not determined that the small hitting flag is ON, in other words, when it is determined that the small hitting flag is OFF (S900: NO), it is determined whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (S920). . When it is determined that the condition device operation flag is not ON, in other words, when it is determined that the condition device operation flag is OFF (S920: NO), the special electric accessory management process at this 4 mS is finished.

  When it is determined that the condition device operation flag is ON (S920: YES), the operation status of the special electric accessory is determined (S930).

  When the operation status of the special electric accessory is “00H”, a big hit start process is executed (S940).

  If the operation status of the special electric accessory is “01H”, the special electric accessory operation start process is executed (S950).

  When the operation status of the special electric accessory is “02H”, the special electric accessory operating process is executed (S960).

  When the operation status of the special electric accessory is “03H”, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is executed (S970).

  When the operation status of the special electric accessory is “04H”, a big hit end process is executed (S980).

  In the present embodiment, settings of various flags such as probability change games or normal games that start after the end of the big hit game are stored in the RAM 45a3 of the main control board 45 in the big hit end process. At this time, for example, information on the first selection condition and the continuation information determined by the first selection condition setting table is stored in the RAM 45a3. Then, after the big hit game is over, the special symbol variation display determined based on the first selection condition and the continuation information is executed. Thereafter, the special symbol variation display continues based on the second and subsequent selection conditions determined by the second selection condition setting table and the continuation information.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first selection condition and continuation information are determined based on the first selection condition setting table. Then, the change display of the special symbol determined based on the change pattern selection table specified by the first selection condition is executed for the number of times specified by the first continuation information.

  Subsequently, when the special symbol variation display is executed for the number of times specified by the first continuation information, the second selection condition and continuation information are determined based on the second selection condition setting table. . Then, the variation display of the special symbol determined based on the variation pattern selection table specified by the second selection condition is executed for the number of times specified by the second continuation information.

  Subsequently, when the special symbol variation display is executed for the number of times specified by the second continuation information, the third selection condition and continuation information are determined based on the second selection condition setting table. . Then, the variation display of the special symbol determined based on the variation pattern selection table specified by the third selection condition is executed for the number of times specified by the third continuation information.

  Thereafter, even when the special symbol variation display is executed for the number of times specified in the third and subsequent continuation information, the selection condition and the continuation information are similarly determined based on the second selection condition setting table. The Then, the variation display of the special symbol determined based on the variation pattern selection table specified by the selection condition is executed for the number of times specified by the continuation information.

  In this way, selection conditions and continuation information are determined based on the first selection condition setting table and the second selection condition setting table in the game after the end of the special game state (a game state including a big hit game or a small hit game). Is done. In particular, the second and subsequent selection conditions and continuation information are also determined based on the second selection condition setting table. Therefore, by storing the second selection condition setting table in the ROM 45a2 of the main control board 45, the selection conditions and continuation information for the third and subsequent times are also determined based on the second selection condition setting table. Can do. Thus, the second and subsequent selection conditions and continuation information can be determined based on a common table called a second selection condition setting table. As a result, by storing only the first selection condition setting table and the second selection condition setting table in the ROM 45a2 of the main control board 45, the special game state (the game state including the big hit game or the small hit game) is ended. It is possible to easily control the change display of special symbols executed during the period from the start of the next special game state (a game state including a big hit game or a small hit game).

  In particular, in the first selection condition setting table and the second selection condition setting table, since the variation display time of the special symbol is defined by the number of times of the special symbol variation display operation, the first selection condition setting table or the second selection condition Each time the special symbol variation display operation determined by the setting table is performed, the number of times is counted as a count value (count value of the counter). Thus, since the number of times of switching is set in advance, switching of the selection conditions can be easily controlled and managed regardless of uncertain factors such as random number lottery.

  In particular, the continuation period information in the first selection condition setting table and / or the second selection condition setting table includes specific information indicating that the next selection condition and continuation period are not set. Specifically, the specific information is information indicating that the number of times of the special symbol variable display operation does not exist (“continuation information: 0 (zero)” in FIGS. 23 and 24). In this case, the countdown of the special symbol variation number counter is not executed during the variation of the special symbol. Thereby, since the next selection condition and duration are not set, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the control associated with the determination of the special symbol variation pattern.

  Further, the various variation pattern selection tables are set so that the variation pattern of the special symbol and the range of the random number value correspond to each other, and are defined so that the range of the random number value varies depending on the selection condition. For this reason, even when the range of random number values is the same in various variation pattern selection tables, it is possible to select variation patterns with different special symbols. As a result, even if the same random number value is acquired in various variation pattern selection tables, the variation pattern of the special symbol can be made different, so that the variation of the display of the special symbol can be increased substantially, and the game is monotonous. Can be reduced.

  Further, the various variation pattern selection tables are defined so that the types of variation patterns of special symbols to be selected differ depending on the selection conditions. For this reason, the variation of the variation pattern of a special symbol can be changed. As a result, the variation display of the special symbol can be set in a complicated manner, and as a result, the monotony of the game can be reduced.

(Correspondence between terms of the present invention and embodiments)
The “special game state” in the present invention corresponds to “big hit or small hit”. The “lottery means” of the present invention corresponds to “lottery for big hit or small hit”. The “variation mode” of the present invention corresponds to “a variation pattern (for example, special symbol)”. The “game symbol” of the present invention corresponds to a “special symbol”. The “symbol display means” of the present invention corresponds to the “liquid crystal display 19”. The “variation mode selection table” of the present invention corresponds to a “variation pattern selection table”. The “variation mode selection means” of the present invention corresponds to “variation pattern lottery processing”. In addition, the “selection condition setting means” of the present invention includes “a process for setting the variation pattern and the number of variations of the special symbol based on the first and subsequent selection conditions based on the first selection condition setting table and continuation information” and “ This process corresponds to “a process for setting the variation pattern and the number of variations based on the second and subsequent selection conditions and the continuation information based on the second selection condition setting table”. The “symbol display control means” of the present invention corresponds to the “production control board 47 or the liquid crystal display control board 48”. The “special game control means” of the present invention corresponds to “big hit or small hit control processing”. The “first selection condition setting table” of the present invention is a “data table set after big hit or small hit”. The “second selection condition setting table” of the present invention is a “data table set when the number of changes set as continuation information becomes zero”. The “first setting means” of the present invention is “a process that is set after the big hit or the small hit”, and corresponds to, for example, “a process for setting the first selection condition and continuation information”. The “second setting means” of the present invention is “a process that is set when the number of times of change (switching frequency) of the special symbol set by the continuation information” becomes “0”. This corresponds to “a process for setting continuation information”.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
19 Liquid crystal display (design display means)
26 first start port 27 second start port 45 main control board 45a1 CPU
45a2 ROM
45a3 RAM
47 Production control board (design display control means)
48 Liquid crystal display control board (design display control means)

Claims (4)

Lottery means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, based on the gaming information acquired due to a predetermined starting condition;
Selection condition setting means for setting a predetermined selection condition;
Referring to a variation mode selection table corresponding to the selection condition, a variation mode selection unit that selects a variation mode of a game symbol based on a lottery result by the lottery means from among a plurality of predetermined variation modes. When,
Based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit, a symbol display control unit that controls a variation display operation of the game symbol in the symbol display unit;
Special game control means for controlling the transition from the normal game state to the special game state after the game symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in a specific display mode;
A gaming machine equipped with
The selection condition setting means includes:
On the condition that the special gaming state occurs, corresponding to the type of the special gaming state, and setting a duration for continuing the selection condition and the selection condition,
On the condition that the set duration period ends, a new selection condition and the duration period are set.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The duration is defined by the number of times of the game symbol variation display operation,
The selection condition setting means counts the number of times as a count value every time the game symbol variation display operation is performed, and sets the new selection condition as a condition that the count value reaches the end count of the duration period. Set the duration,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The information set as the duration includes specific information indicating that the new selection condition and the duration are not set.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The specific information is information indicating that the number of times of the game symbol variation display operation does not exist,
The selection condition setting means does not count the number of times of the game symbol variation display operation when the information set as the duration is the specific information;
The gaming machine according to claim 3.

Images