JP2013248199A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest of a player expecting continuation of a game state having a large profit.SOLUTION: When a determination result of a step Sh1 is affirmative (in input of a special reservation designation command for specifying that a game ball has entered respective start winning openings 24, 25 over the maximum holding storage number) and a determination result of a step Sh2 is affirmative (when execution of a first special performance has been determined), a performance control CPU controls a performance display device based on content patterns Ya1 to Ya4 selected in a step Sh5, conditionally on an executable period where execution of the first special performance is permitted, and executes the first special performance for reporting a degree of expectation toward maintenance of a state showing a possibility that a game states (a varied probability state and a variation-time-reduced state) having a large profit can be maintained.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling a gaming state between a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the first gaming state.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed based on a determination result of a jackpot determination that is triggered by detection of a ball entering the starting port, and various types of game related to the symbol variation game are performed. By performing the game production, the interest of the player is improved.

  As such a game effect, when the value of the random number for determining the big hit is acquired in response to the detection of the entrance to the start opening, the determination result of the big hit determination using the acquired value of the random number for determining the big hit is In some cases, it is determined in advance whether or not it is affirmative and executed according to the contents of the effect according to the determination result (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-11-342245

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, among the first gaming state and the second gaming state where the profit is greater than the first gaming state, the second gaming state is granted after the end of the big hit game, There are also cases in which two gaming states are terminated on condition that an affirmative determination is made in a transition determination using a predetermined determination random number. Here, as the second gaming state, for example, a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is changed from a low probability to a high probability, or a state in which the entrance rate of the game ball to the start port is improved (so-called, The fluctuation time shortened state) can be considered. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in addition to the determination result of the jackpot determination being affirmative, even if the determination result of the jackpot determination is not affirmative, the player is determined to be affirmative in the transition determination. Without expectation, the second gaming state will continue.

  However, the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 executes a game effect based on a prior determination result of jackpot determination. Therefore, as described above, a game effect that focuses on the characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine that terminates the second gaming state based on the determination result of the transition determination is executed, and the player's interest that is expected to continue the second gaming state is further increased. It is expected to increase.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems existing in the above prior art, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the player who expects to continue the gaming state with a large profit. There is.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a jackpot game that opens a special prize opening after the symbol variation game is over when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment whether or not the jackpot is positive. In the gaming machine that can be controlled to give the second gaming state that is more profitable to the player than the first gaming state after the big hit game is over, the gaming state is used as gaming state information that can specify the gaming state. State information storage means capable of storing first state information capable of specifying the first gaming state and second state information capable of specifying the gaming state as the second gaming state, and a start port A random number value is acquired in response to detection of a game ball entered by the incoming ball detection means, and a random number value is stored in the random number storage means. Random number acquisition means A jackpot determining means for executing the jackpot determination using a value of a random number for jackpot determination among random number values stored in the random number storage means when starting the symbol variation game; and the state information storage means In the state where the second state information is stored, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination, the same value as the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination in the symbol variation game When transitioning the gaming state from the second gaming state to the first gaming state using the transition determination random number value among the random number values acquired upon detection of entry, the state information storage means stores the first A state information control unit capable of executing state transition control for storing state information, and whether or not the state information control unit executes the state transition control. Control is possible to control the means and execute a notification effect for notifying the state maintenance expectation indicating the level of possibility that the gaming state will be maintained in the second gaming state without shifting to the first gaming state. The execution execution control means, and the execution execution control means detects the entrance of a game ball to the start opening newly made after the symbol variation game is started, or the start is newly made. The gist is that the notification effect is executed in response to detection of a game ball entering a different entrance from the entrance.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the symbol variation game is started in a state where the second state information is stored in the state information storage unit, Whether or not to allow the state information control means to execute the state transition control using the same value as the transition determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the same hitting as the value of the big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination in the symbol variation game A start period transition determination unit capable of executing the start period transition determination, wherein the state information control unit executes the state transition control when the determination result of the start period transition determination is affirmative, and executes the effect The gist of the control means is to cause the notification effect to be executed based on the determination result of the start period transition determination.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the content of the notification effect includes a first effect content and a second effect content different from the first effect content. In other words, the first production content and the second production content have different state maintenance expectation levels.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the second gaming state has a jackpot probability that is positively determined in the jackpot determination in the first gaming state. At least one of a probability variation state that is varied with a probability higher than the big hit probability and a state in which the entrance rate of the game ball to the start port is improved from the entrance rate in the first game state is improved. The first gaming state is a non-probability variation state in which the probability variation state is not imparted and a non-entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate improvement state is not imparted. It is a summary.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the random number acquisition unit stores the random number value in the random number storage unit up to a predetermined storage upper limit number. The effect execution control means, when the random number of the storage upper limit number is stored in the random number storage means, the notification is triggered by the detection of a game ball entering the start port. The gist is to execute the production.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the contents of the effect determining means for determining the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination; Display effect control means capable of controlling the display device based on the effect content determined by the effect content determining means and executing a display effect associated with the symbol variation game, and further comprising the effect of the display effect The contents include a first display effect content and a second display effect content different from the first display effect content, and the second display effect content has a higher jackpot expectation than the first display effect content. It is set, and the gist execution control means executes the notification effect on the condition that it is in an allowable period in the execution period of the display effect based on the content of the second display effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of a player who expects to continue a gaming state with a large profit.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of big hit (big hit symbol). Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition mode of effect mode and effect mode. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 1st special production and a 2nd special production. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 1st special production and a 2nd special production. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern distribution table. The flowchart which shows the special symbol input process which CPU for main control performs. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a prefetch command. The flowchart which shows the special symbol start process which CPU for main control performs. The flowchart which shows the special symbol start process which CPU for main control performs. The flowchart which shows the operation flag setting process which CPU for main control performs. The flowchart which shows the frequency trigger change shortening process which CPU for main control performs. The flowchart which shows the lottery opportunity change process which the CPU for main control performs. The flowchart which shows the normal symbol start process which CPU for main control performs. The flowchart which shows the game start process which CPU for production control performs. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a special effect distribution table. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a production pattern. The flowchart which shows the special effect execution process which CPU for effect control performs. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pattern table for 1st special effects, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pattern table for 2nd special effects. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution aspect of a 1st special production, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution aspect of a 2nd special production.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine”) 10 has a vertical rectangular shape in which various game components are set on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outer frame of the machine body. The frame 12 is assembled so as to be open and detachable, and a front frame 13 is assembled on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable.

  A counter 13a is formed in the central portion of the front frame 13 when viewed from the front, and an upper plate (storage tray) 14 that can store a game ball as a game medium of the gaming machine 10 is provided below the counter 13a. Are integrally formed. Further, on the back side of the front frame 13, a protective glass of a size that protects the game board 15 disposed inside the machine and covers the window 13a is assembled. The game board 15 is mounted on the middle frame 12. On the front side of the front frame 13, there is a decoration lamp 16 as an effect execution means (light emission effect execution means) for executing a light emission effect as a game effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). Is provided. In addition, a speaker 17 is provided as an effect executing means (sound effect executing means) for outputting various sounds and executing a sound effect as a game effect based on the sound output.

  In addition, a lower tray (storage tray) 18 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 14 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower portion of the front frame 13. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launching device 19 that is turned (launched) by a player when the game ball is fired on the game board 15 is mounted. Yes. In the gaming machine 10, when the player holds the launching handle 19 a of the launching device 19 and rotates it, the game balls stored in the upper plate 14 are taken into the machine one by one and directed toward the game board 15. Fired.

Next, the configuration of the game board 15 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board 15, a guide rail 20 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 19a and forms a substantially circular game area 15a that is the main body of the game is circular. It is laid in a spiral. By this guide rail 20, a game ball guide path 15 b extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board 15 is formed on the game board 15, and a substantially circular game area 15 a is formed inside the guide rail 20. It is formed. Further, the outside of the game area 15a which is the front surface of the game board 15 and outside the guide rail 20 is a non-game area 15c which is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  At the most downstream side of the guide path 15b, a reverse prevention valve 20a for preventing the game ball launched from the guide path 15b to the game area 15a from returning to the guide path 15b is provided. The reverse return prevention valve 20a is fixed to the tip end of the guide rail 20 located on the most downstream side of the guide path 15b.

  In the center of the game board 15 of the gaming machine 10, an effect execution means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH and an effect display device 21 as a display device are arranged. The effect display device 21 includes a symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), as various game effects executed in relation to the symbol variation game. The display effect is displayed as an image. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 21, a symbol combination (display result) including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. The symbol variation game of the effect display device 21 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. In the following description, the decorative pattern is simply indicated as “decorative diagram”.

  In addition, an 8-segment special symbol display device 22 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 21. In the special symbol display device 22, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the following description, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 22 is referred to as “special symbol variation game”, and the special symbol used in the special symbol variation game is denoted as “special symbol”.

  On the special symbol display device 22, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special symbol variation game is completed. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result capable of recognizing a jackpot and an outlier symbol as a loss display result capable of recognizing a slippage. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player. Therefore, the special figure variation game of the present embodiment can be grasped as a result derivation effect for deriving a big hit lottery result.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the special figure variation game is started, the special symbol start process that is executed when the special figure variation game is started is executed (executed on the internal processing of the gaming machine 10). When it is viewed from the player, it will be the time when the special figure (and decoration) starts to change. The special symbol start process will be described in detail later. Strictly speaking, there is very little time between the start of the special symbol start process executed internally in the gaming machine 10 and the start of the fluctuation of the special figure (and decoration drawing) visually recognized by the player. There is a time difference. In this specification, “simultaneous” and “same time” are intended to include cases where there is a time difference within the range that a player can recognize as “simultaneous” and “same time” including such a time difference. doing.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special figure variation game ends, when the variation time of the special figure variation game determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed in the internal processing of the gaming machine 10. Thus, when viewed from the player, the special figure (and decorative drawing) is displayed at a fixed stop. The special figure variation game of the present embodiment is executed once from the special figure variation start (start of the special symbol start process) to the fixed stop display (elapse of variation time).

  The effect display device 21 displays a plurality of types of decorations for each symbol row. In each symbol row, when the symbol variation game starts, symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll variation) starts in a predetermined variation direction. The symbol variation (variable display) is a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the type of symbol in the effect display device 21 and the special symbol display device 22.

  The effect display device 21 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. More specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed in a special stoppage game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 21. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination (for example, [222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure variation game, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In addition, in this embodiment, the symbols that are different from the decorative symbols are all symbol combinations in which the symbols in all the rows are different (for example, [135]), or the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows. Is a symbol combination (for example, [767]).

  Further, in the effect display device 21, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. Note that the temporary stop display is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state, and the fixed stop display is a state in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  In the effect display device 21 of the present embodiment, after the reach is formed in the decorative symbol design variation game, the display effect (the jackpot symbol or the off symbol) is finally derived until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or outlier symbol) is derived. As one of the game effects, a reach effect is performed. In the present embodiment, a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that is performed by developing the contents of the effect after deriving the middle row of symbols in the normal reach effect or during the change of the middle row are prepared as the reach effect. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. In addition, the effect display device 21 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 22, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the decoration drawing exclusively displayed on the effect display device 21.

  Above the special symbol display device 22, a special symbol hold display device 22a having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 22a notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of stored start balls for a special figure variation game (special figure) is indicated as “the number of reserved memories”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) each start winning port 24, 25 arranged on the game board 15, while it is decremented by 1 when the special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters each start winning opening 24, 25 during the special figure variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined memory upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of special figure variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the above-described reserved memory number is also notified on the effect display device 21. In the image display unit GH of the effect display device 21, a reserved image G as hold display information is stored in correspondence with each of the special drawing start holding balls stored in the machine (pending special figure variation game). Hold display areas 21a to 21d for display are set.

  The hold image G displayed in the hold display area 21a is used as a special drawing start holding ball (holding storage number = 1) stored most quickly among the special drawing start holding balls stored inside the aircraft. Correspondingly, the hold image G displayed in the hold display area 21b corresponds to the special drawing start hold ball (holding storage number = 2) stored second fastest. In addition, the hold image G displayed in the hold display area 21c is a special drawing start hold ball (the number of hold storages) stored third fastest among the special start start balls stored in the machine. = 3), the hold image G displayed in the hold display area 21d corresponds to a special drawing start hold ball (hold storage number = 4) stored fourth fastest (latest).

  A normal symbol display device 26 is disposed below the special symbol display device 22. In the normal symbol display device 26, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “general symbols”) are displayed in a variable manner. In the case of the usual figure, the opening / closing blade 27 of the second starting prize opening 25, which will be described later, is opened, so that the rate of entering the second starting prize opening 25 is improved. It is a design for information which shows the result of internal lottery (lottery per common figure) of no.

  On the right side of the normal symbol display device 26, a normal symbol hold display device 26a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 26a informs the player of the stored number of start-up hold balls for general symbols stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the usual game is referred to as “usually reserved memory number”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) to each of the operation gates 28a and 28b, which will be described later, disposed on the game board 15, while “ 1 "is subtracted. Accordingly, when the game ball passes through each of the operation gates 28a and 28b during the ordinary game, the ordinary figure storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number of memory (“4” in the present embodiment). . The number-of-usual-game-holding memory indicates the number of times of the usual-game game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the special figure variation game and the ordinary figure game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 21, a first start winning port 24 as a starting port having a first winning port 24a as a game ball entrance is disposed. A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning port 24. The first start winning opening 24 detects the entered game ball with the first start opening switch SW1, thereby the game ball as the start condition of the special figure variation game and a predetermined number (for example, three) award balls. The payout conditions can be assigned. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first start port switch SW1 functions as a ball entry detection unit and a start detection unit that detect a game ball that has entered the first start prize port 24.

  In addition to the first start prize opening 24, a second start prize opening 25 as a start opening having a second prize opening 25a as a game ball entry opening is provided below the first start prize opening 24. It is arranged. The second start winning opening 25 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 27 as an opening / closing device that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 7). The open / close blade 27 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 25 and a closed state in which it is difficult (or impossible) to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 25. .

  A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 25. The number of the second start winning holes 25 is the same as the number of the start condition of the special figure variation game (for example, the same number as the first start winning holes 24) by detecting the game balls entered by the second start port switch SW2. The game ball payout condition as three prize balls or one less than the first start winning opening 24 may be given. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second start port switch SW2 functions as a ball entry detection unit and a start detection unit that detect a game ball that has entered the second start prize port 25.

  A first operation gate 28 a is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 21. A first gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) is disposed in the back of the first operation gate 28a. The first actuating gate 28a can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the first gate switch SW4. A second operation gate 28b is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 21. A second gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 7) is disposed in the back of the second operation gate 28b as normal entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered). The second operation gate 28b can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the second gate switch SW5.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 25, there is arranged a large winning opening 29 as a special winning opening provided with a large winning opening door 29a that opens and closes by the operation of the large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 7). It is installed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 29a during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. Details of the big hit game will be described later.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) is given as an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is finished. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability (hit probability, winning probability) of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability and a big hit is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot. In the following description, a state where the probability variation state is not given may be indicated as “non-probability variation state”, and the end of the probability variation state may be denoted as “transition from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state (falling)”. .

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, whether to shift (fall) from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state is determined by the probability variation drop lottery, and the probability variation state described above is given the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game. Is awarded until winning the odd variation lottery or until a big hit is generated before winning the odd variation falling lottery. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fall probability for winning the probability variation drop lottery is set to be lower than the big hit probability in the probability variation state.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, a fluctuation shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) is given as an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player. In the variable state, when the fluctuation time of the general game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state, hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”) It is shortened in comparison. Also, in the variable state, the winning probability of the lottery per normal drawing (ordinary winning probability) varies from a low probability to a high probability. In the variable state, when the lottery per normal map is won, the opening time of the open / close blade 27 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state.

  In this way, the variable state can be advantageous to the player because the opening / closing blade 27 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 25 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blade 27, and is also a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time. In the following explanation, a state where the variable state is not given is indicated as “non-variable state”, and the termination of the variable state is “transition from the variable state to the non-variable state (falling)” May be shown.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is given until any one of a plurality of types of variable end conditions predetermined as conditions for ending the variable state is satisfied. Here, the variable end condition in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, four variable end conditions are set: “number-of-times end condition”, “branch number end condition”, “lottery end condition”, and “big hit end condition”.

  The “number-of-times cut end condition” is a variable end condition that is satisfied by executing a special variation game of a predetermined maximum number of variable times (in this embodiment, 100 times) after the big hit game ends. . When this number cut end condition is satisfied, the variable state is ended when the above-mentioned special variable game is over.

  In addition, the “branch count end condition” is a win-winning lottery between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special variation game with the predetermined number of branches (100 in this embodiment). This is a variable end condition that is established by falling to an indeterminate variable state. When the branch number end condition is satisfied, the variable state ends when the above-described special figure change game for the number of branches ends. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the branch count end condition is not satisfied if the odd variation falling lottery is not won between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special number fluctuation game of the branch count. In this case, the variable state is continued without being triggered by the end of the special number variation game of the number of branches, and is given beyond the number of branches.

  The “lottery end condition” is a variable end condition that is satisfied by winning a chance change lottery when a variable state is given beyond the number of branches when the branch number end condition is not satisfied. . When the lottery end condition is satisfied, the variable state ends together with the probable change state when the probable change falling lottery is won.

  Further, the “hit end condition” is a change end condition that is established by winning a big hit lottery in a variable state and being awarded a big hit game. When the jackpot end condition is satisfied, the variable state ends when the jackpot game (opening effect) is started.

  Therefore, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a “non-changeable non-changeable state (normal state)” that is a non-changeable state and a non-probable change state, a non-changeable state and a positive change state “ There is a “probable state without change”, a “non-changeable state with change” that is a change state and a non-changeable state, and a “probable change state with change” that is a change state and a change state. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, based on the viewpoint of whether or not a probability variation state having a large profit for the player is given, a non-probability variation state (an uncertain variation state with variation and an uncertain variation state without variation). It becomes the first gaming state, and the probability variation state (the probability variation state with variation and the certain variation state without variation) can be grasped as the second gaming state in which the profit is greater for the player than the first gaming state. In addition, based on whether or not a variable state with a large profit for the player is given, the non-variable state (non-changeable state and non-changeable state) is the first gaming state, It is possible to grasp the change state (change / probability change state and change / non-probability change state) as the second game state, which is more profitable for the player than the first game state.

  Next, the jackpot defined in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows a big hit in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment and game benefits (special conditions of the big hit game and grant conditions for the variable state) given by the hit.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the two types of big hits shown in FIG. 3, and a big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the two types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, one type of losing symbol and 100 types of jackpot symbols are set as special symbols. These jackpot symbols are classified for each special figure.

  In special figure A, 75 symbols are assigned as special jackpot symbols, and in special figure B, 25 symbols are assigned as special jackpot symbols. In the special symbol starting process for starting the special symbol variation game, the special symbol jackpot symbol ratio determined when the special symbol jackpot lottery is won is “75%” for the special symbol A, “25%” is set. This ratio is set according to the distribution mode of special figure distribution random numbers.

  And the big hit A of the special figure A and the big hit B of the special figure B give the big hit game as a game privilege. The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the grand prize opening door 29a is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 29 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). The number of game balls is released until either the first end condition for entering the ball or the second end condition for the specified time (round game time) to be satisfied is satisfied. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to 10 and the prescribed time is set to 25 seconds.

  Note that the round game time is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended. In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the opening effect and the ending effect time are both set to 10 seconds, and the interval time between round games is set to 2 seconds.

  The jackpots A and B both give a probability change state after the jackpot game ends as the game bonus. Therefore, in the big hits A and B, the probability variation state continues after the big hit game is over until the winning of the odd variation falling lottery or until the winning of the positive variation falling lottery.

  In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the big hit A is changed by setting either the number cut end condition or the big hit end condition as the change end condition, and setting the change upper limit number of times as “100 times”. Grants a short state. Therefore, in the big hit A, after the big hit game is finished, until 100 special figure change games are finished, or until 100 big special figure change games are finished, until the big hit is generated, The variable state continues.

  In addition, after winning the big hit game, the big hit B sets any of the branch number end condition, the lottery end condition, and the big hit end condition as the variable end condition, and sets “100 times” as the branch number. It gives the changed state. Therefore, in the big hit B, after the big hit game is over, until at least 100 special figure change games are finished, or until the big hit is generated between the end of 100 special figure change games. The variable state is continued. In addition, in the big hit B, a special figure with 100 times of short-and-short state has been obtained on condition that the probability variation falling lottery has not been won until the end of 100 special-figure fluctuation games (the branch number termination condition is not satisfied). Continue beyond the fluctuating game. In this case, the short-running state continues until winning the odd variation falling lottery (indicated by “+ α” in FIG. 3) or until the big hit is generated before winning the positive variation falling lottery. .

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a big hit game is given, the probability variation state is given regardless of the type of the big hit, and the shortage state is given. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a bonus that is given to a player with a jackpot is configured from the jackpot game, the probability variation state, and the shortage state. And in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, from the viewpoint of the length of the variable state period given after the end of the big hit game (the number of special-figure variable games), there is a privilege with a large profit in the order of big hit A <big hit B It will be a big hit.

  In the following description, the period from the end of the big hit game to the end of the special figure variation game of the number of branches (100 times) and the special figure change of the upper limit number of times of change (100 times) after the big hit game ends. A period until the game ends is indicated as a first variable period T1. In addition, when the branch number end condition is not satisfied, the period until the lottery end condition is satisfied after the period until the execution of the special number fluctuation game of the branch number ends is defined as a second variable period T2. Show.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute various game effects along with the special figure variation game. Hereinafter, game effects prepared in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a mode effect that suggests to the player whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. . This mode effect is executed in such a manner that the effect mode is shifted in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition, and indicates the possibility that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is in a probabilistic state according to the type of the effect mode in which it stays. Inform the player of the expected probability of change.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, multiple types (four in the present embodiment) of production modes are prepared as the production modes used for the mode production. More specifically, the production mode in the non-variable state includes the first non-variable mode M1 and the second non-variable mode M2, and the production mode in the variable state includes the first variable mode M3, And a second variable mode M4. In each effect mode M1 to M4, different background images are displayed on the effect display device 21. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can recognize the type of effect mode in which the user is currently staying from the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. In addition, the background image of each effect mode M1-M4 is an image displayed by superimposing on the back side of the decorative drawing of each row | line | column separately from the decorative drawing used for the symbol variation game in the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  The first non-variable mode M1 is an effect mode in which the user stays in a non-probable non-probable state (normal state). In the present embodiment, the first non-variable mode M1 is an effect mode having the lowest probability of expected change compared to other effect modes.

  The first speed change mode M3 is an effect mode in which the user stays when the speed is changed and is in a probable state. Regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 (the type of effect mode during the stay), the game proceeds to the first variable mode M3 by winning the big hits A and B. Since the first variable mode M3 of the present embodiment can stay only when it is in the probability variation state, the first variation mode M3 is a probability variation confirmation effect mode that can definitely recognize that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the probability variation state. Become.

  In addition, the second variable mode M4 is an effect mode in which the user stays in any of the variable / non-probable change state and the change / probable change state. Transition to the second variable mode M4 is made by winning the probability variable falling lottery in the variable state with probability change (while staying in the first variable mode M3). In addition, transition to the second variable mode M4 is also made by winning a mode transition lottery described later in the variable state with certain variable state (while the first variable mode M3 is staying).

  The second non-variable mode M2 is an effect mode in which the user stays in any of the non-changeable non-changeable state and the non-changeable-changeable state. In the second non-variable mode M2, the variable state is terminated in accordance with the establishment of other variable end conditions except for the jackpot end condition in either the variable state with variable state or the non-probable state with variable state. I will make a transition.

  In addition, the first non-changeable mode M1 is shifted to the first non-changeable mode M1 by winning the probability change drop lottery in the non-changeable probability change state (while staying in the second non-changeable mode M2). In addition, the first non-variable mode M1 is also shifted by winning a mode transition lottery described later in the non-deterministic non-probable state (while staying in the second non-variable mode M2).

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a notification effect (special specific effect) for notifying the state maintenance expectation indicating the level of possibility that the game state is maintained in the probability change state without shifting to the non-probability change state. The first special effect is configured to be executable. When the first special performance is executed in the second variable period T2, the state maintenance expectation indicating the level of possibility that the gaming state is maintained in the variable state without shifting to the non-variable state is notified. This is also a notification effect (special specific effect).

  The first special effect of the present embodiment is executed for one special figure variation game triggered by the detection of the entrance to each start winning opening 24, 25, and the gaming state is in the one special figure variation game. The state maintenance expectation indicating the level of the possibility of being maintained in an advantageous game state (probability change state and change state) without shifting to an unfavorable game state (non-probability change state and non-change state) is notified. The first special effect of the present embodiment includes a first introduction effect that informs the player that the first special effect is started, and a first result that derives the result of the first special effect following the first introduction effect. It consists of a result production.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the first introduction effect is displayed on the effect information display area GHa set as a part of the display area of the image display unit GH, for example, “first special effect is being activated!” This is executed in such a manner that an image imitating a column is displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG.5 (c), a 1st result effect is performed by the aspect which displays the various result images imitating a predetermined character etc. on the image display part GH. As shown in FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D, in the first result effect of the present embodiment, the first result image G <b> 1 simulating “the egg”, the second simulating “the egg with cracks”. One of the result image G2, the third result image G3 imitating “chick”, and the fourth result image G4 imitating “chicken” is displayed on the effect display device 21. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, different state maintenance expectation levels are set for each type of the result images G1 to G4 derived by the first result effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment provides a specific effect (special notification effect) for notifying the state maintenance expectation indicating the level of possibility that the game state is maintained in the probability variation state without being shifted to the non-probability variation state. The second special effect is configured to be executable. When the second special performance is executed during the second variable period T2, the state maintenance expectation indicating the level of possibility that the gaming state is maintained in the variable state without shifting to the non-variable state is notified. It also becomes a specific effect (special notification effect).

  The second special effect of the present embodiment is executed for a special-figure variation game for a plurality of times triggered by detection of entering the start winning ports 24 and 25, and is disadvantageous in a special-figure variation game in which the game state is on hold. The state maintenance expectation indicating the level of possibility of being maintained in an advantageous game state (probability change state and change state) without transitioning to a different game state (non-probability change state and non-change state) is notified. The second special effect of the present embodiment is a second introduction effect that informs the player that the second special effect is to be started, and a second that derives the result of the second special effect following the second introduction effect. It consists of a result production.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the second introduction effect is displayed on the effect information display area GHa set as a part of the display area of the image display unit GH, for example, “second special effect is being activated!” This is executed in such a manner that an image imitating a column is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the second result effect is executed by displaying various result images imitating a predetermined character on the image display unit GH. As shown in FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D, the second result effect according to the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that any one of the result images G <b> 1 to G <b> 4 is displayed on the effect display device 21. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, different state maintenance expectation levels are set for each type of the result images G1 to G4 derived by the second result effect.

Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 serving as main control means (main control means) for controlling the entire machine of the gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine 10 (inner frame 12). The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine 10 and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results. Here, “controlling the entire machine of the gaming machine” is not only directly controlled by a control command output by the main control board 30 but also controlled by another control device by a control command output by the main control board 30. Indirect control is also included, as in the case of the control. In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 10 (inner frame 12), an effect control board 31 is attached as sub-control means (sub-control means). The effect control board 31 controls the execution of various game effects according to control commands (control commands) as information output from the main control board 30. That is, the effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 21 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and the light emission of the decoration lamp 16. The mode and the sound output mode of the speaker 17 are controlled. Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.

First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, on the main control board 30, a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing and reading of necessary data Main control RAM 30c and random number generator 30d as a random number generating means are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, the main control RAM 30c, and the random number generator 30d are integrated on one chip to constitute a microprocessor.

  Various switches SW1 to SW5 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so as to be able to input detection signals output by detecting the game balls. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special symbol display device 22, a special symbol hold display device 22a, a normal symbol display device 26, a normal symbol hold display device 26a, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and a big prize opening solenoid SOL2. ing.

  The random number generator 30d is provided with a first random number generation circuit for generating a first hardware random number and a second random number generation circuit for generating a second hardware random number separately from the first random number generation circuit. . The first random number generation circuit generates a first hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The second random number generation circuit generates a second hardware random number by updating the value by one for each cycle of the internal system clock supplied from the clock circuit. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the numerical values that the first and second hardware random numbers can take are 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a setting is made such that the value of the first hardware random number generated by the first random number generation circuit and the value of the second hardware random number generated by the second random number generation circuit are not synchronized. . In order to make the values of the first and second hardware random numbers asynchronous, for example, each random number generation circuit can be set to have different start values (initial values) of the generated hardware random numbers. In order to make the values of the first and second hardware random numbers asynchronous, for example, a random number to be generated at each update cycle in which each hardware random number value is updated from 0 to 65535 once. You can also change the order of the columns. For this reason, the first and second hardware random numbers of the present embodiment may temporarily become the same value, but are not completely synchronized.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first hardware random number is a jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination to be a jackpot lottery and a base figure determination to be used for a base map determination to be a lottery per base map. On the other hand, the second hardware random number is used as a fall determination random number used in the probability variation fall determination used in the probability variation fall lottery.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the control cycle of the main control CPU 30a is, for example, 4 ms, and is set to a time longer than the time for which the first and second hardware random number values are updated by one. . In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c stores a first software random number, a second software random number, and a third software random number as the software random numbers, and each software random number has a range of possible values. Is different. The first software random number is used as a special symbol distribution random number used when determining the type of jackpot (the jackpot symbol of the special figure) when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination. Note that the random numbers for special symbol distribution are all 100 integer values from 0 to 99, and are individually associated with the big hit symbols of all the 100 types of special symbols described above. Further, the second software random number is used as a reach determination random number used for reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not the reach effect can be executed when a negative determination is made in the big hit determination. The third software random number is used as a variation pattern distribution random number used when selecting a later-described variation pattern (main variation pattern).

  In addition to the random number value, a timer value, a control flag, and the like are stored (set) in the main control RAM 30c as various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10. Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, various control flags (information) set in the main control RAM 30c will be described.

  The main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a probability change state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “0” when not in the probability variation state, and is set to “1” in the probability variation state. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability variation flag is gaming state information that can specify the gaming state. Then, the value of “0” as information set in the probability variation flag becomes first state information (low probability information) that can specify that the gaming state is the non-probability variation state (first gaming state), and the probability variation flag. The value of “1” as information set in the item is second state information (high probability information) that can specify that the gaming state is the probability variation state (second gaming state). The main control RAM 30c functions as state information storage means.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the probability variation state is started by setting “1” in the probability variation flag, and the probability variation state is ended by setting “0” in the probability variation flag. That is, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, shifting to the non-probability changing state is rewriting (updating) the value of the probability changing flag from “1” to “0”. In the present embodiment, in a state where the probability variation flag is set to “1” (probability variation state), control (process) for setting the probability variation flag to “0” when the gaming state is shifted from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. Is the state transition control for the probability variation flag.

  In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a variable state is set. The operation flag is set to “0” when in the non-changed state, and is set to “1” when in the changed state. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation flag becomes gaming state information that can specify the gaming state. The value “0” as information set in the operation flag becomes first state information that can specify that the gaming state is the non-change state (first gaming state), and is set in the operation flag. The value of “1” as information is second state information that can specify that the gaming state is changed to the changed state (second gaming state).

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable state is started by setting “1” in the operation flag, and the variable state is ended by setting “0” in the operation flag. That is, in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, shifting to the non-variable state is rewriting (updating) the value of the variable flag from “1” to “0”. In the present embodiment, when the operation flag is set to “1” (variable state), the operation flag is set to “0” when the gaming state is shifted from the variable state to the non-variable state. Control (processing) is state transition control related to the operation flag.

  In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores an alpha flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the variable end condition is a lottery end condition is set. In the alpha flag, “0” is set when the variable end condition is not the lottery end condition, while “1” is set when the variable end condition is the lottery end condition. In other words, the alpha flag is set to “0” when the variable end condition is the number cut end condition or the branch number end condition, while the variable end condition is set as the number stop end condition or the branch number end condition. If not, “1” is set. For this reason, when the operation flag is set to “1” and the alpha flag is set to “0”, the variable end condition is specified as the count-off end condition or the branch count end condition. Is possible.

  Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability variation fall flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the probability variation fall lottery has been won is set. The probability change fall flag is set to “0” when the probability change fall lottery is not won and when the probability change fall lottery is not executed, while “1” is set when the probability change fall lottery is won. Is set. The main control RAM 30c stores an operation number counter in which the above-described number of times of change upper limit or branch number is set. The operation number counter is set with the change upper limit number of times or the number of branching when the end of the big hit game is triggered, and the operation number counter is decremented by 1 every time the special figure variation game is executed (terminated). It is like that.

  In addition to the main control program and table, various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a fall determination value, a reach determination value, and a normal figure determination value) are stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (first hardware random number) (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535). Yes. In this embodiment, 289 values as the first number are set as the jackpot determination value for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is 289/53636 (about 1 / 226.77). Become. On the other hand, in this embodiment, 1093 values are set as jackpot determination values for the probability variation state, and the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is 1093/65536 (about 1 / 59.96).

  In the present embodiment, the non-probability change determination values are set to 289 from 0 to 288, while the probability change determination values are set to 289 values from 0 to 288 to 289 to 1092. A total of 1093 values including 804 values is set. The total number of the non-probability variation determination value and the probability variation determination value is different, but some of the set values (0 to 288 in the present embodiment) are either the non-probability variation determination value or the probability variation determination value. Is also a common value. On the other hand, in the determination values for probability variation, the other values (804 numbers from 289 to 1092) other than the common values (289 from 0 to 288) are different from the non-probability variation determination values (common values). Common value. That is, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the determination value for probability variation includes a part or all of the determination values constituting the non-probability variation determination value (all in this embodiment) and the determination constituting the non-probability variation determination value. The determination value includes 1093 determination values as a second number that is greater than 289 non-probability change determination values. Therefore, the value of the random number for jackpot determination that matches the common value matches the jackpot determination value in either the probability change state or the non-probability change state, but does not match the common value and matches the non-common value. The value of the jackpot determination random number to be matched matches the jackpot determination value only in the probability variation state, and does not match the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state.

  The falling determination value is a determination value used in the probability variation falling lottery (probability variation falling determination), and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random number for falling determination (second hardware random number) (all 0,65535 integers). It has been. In this embodiment, 1001 values are set as the fall determination value, and the probability of winning the probability variation fall lottery is 1001/65536 (about 1 / 65.47).

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery (reach determination), and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by reach determination random numbers (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 230). In the present embodiment, two values are set as reach determination values, and according to such settings, the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 2/241.

  The decision value per common figure is a decision value used in the lottery per common figure (judgment per common figure) to determine whether or not it is per common figure, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for first figure decision (first hardware random number). ˜65535 (total 65536 integers)). In the present embodiment, 8192 values are set as the per-normal figure determination values for the non-changeable state, and the probability of winning the lottery per common figure is 8192/65536 (1/8). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 65535 values are set as the standard value per map for the variable state, and the probability of winning the lottery per general map is 65535/65536 (about one-tenth). .

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for an effect (display effect, light-emitting effect, sound effect) from the start to the end of the special figure change game, and the change contents (effect contents) of the special figure change game. In addition, the variation time (direction time) can be specified. The variation patterns can be classified for each variation content including large hit variation, outlier reach variation, and outlier normal variation.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. In the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a definite stop manner through reach effect in the symbol variation game using the decorative drawing. The big hit variation can be executed regardless of whether the winning change lottery is won or the winning change falling lottery is not won.

  The loss reach fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when the big win lottery is not won and the reach lottery is won. In the outlier reach variation, in the special symbol variation game, the deviating symbol is finally stopped and displayed, while in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the deviating symbol is finally determinated and displayed through the reach effect. The loss reach fluctuation can be executed regardless of whether the winning change lottery is won or the winning change falling lottery is not won.

  The normal fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when the big hit lottery and the reach lottery are not won. In the normal variation, the final symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game, while the final symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game based on the decoration without passing the reach effect. The off-normal fluctuation can be executed regardless of whether the probability variation falling lottery is won or the probability variation falling lottery is not won.

  Here, the variation pattern prescribed | regulated to the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated according to FIG. In the variation patterns P1 to P8 of this embodiment, as shown in the “variation time (seconds)” column in the figure, the variation time of the special figure variation game is specified, and “variation contents” As shown in the column “”, the variation contents of the special figure variation game (and the decorative pattern symbol variation game) are specified. These variation patterns P1 to P8 are stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 are classified as the fluctuation patterns for the normal fluctuation. In the change patterns P1 and P2, the effect display device 21 can specify the change contents for deriving the symbol without passing the reach effect 12 seconds after the start of the special figure change game.

In addition, variation patterns P3 to P6 are classified as variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns P7 and P8 are classified as variation patterns for big hit variation.
In the variation patterns P3, P4, and P7, the effect display device 21 specifies a variation content that forms a reach 12 seconds after the start of the special figure variation game and further executes a normal reach effect (NR effect) from 12 seconds to 25 seconds. Is possible.

  In the variation patterns P5, P6, and P8, in the effect display device 21, a reach is formed 12 seconds after the start of the special figure variation game, and further, a variation content for executing a normal reach effect (NR effect) from 12 seconds to 25 seconds is specified. Is possible. Further, in the variation patterns P5, P6, and P8, it is possible to specify the variation content for executing the super reach effect (SR effect) in the effect display device 21 from 25 seconds to 45 seconds from the start of the special figure variation game.

  In the variation patterns P1, P3, and P5 that can be selected when the probability variation falling lottery is not won, in the effect display device 21, as a rule, the game state of the gaming machine 10 is not shifted to the non-probability variation state. It is possible to specify the content of the change that develops the symbol change game. On the other hand, in the variation patterns P2, P4, and P6 that can be selected when the probability variation falling lottery is won, the effect display device 21 suggests that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is shifted to the non-probability variation state. It is possible to specify the content of the change that develops the decorative pattern design change game.

  Note that the variation patterns P7 and P8 for the big hit variation can be selected in common when the winning variation lottery is won and when it is not won, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is non- It is possible to specify the content of the change that develops the decorative pattern design change game so as to suggest that it is not shifted to the certain change state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal reach effect is the first display effect content, and the super reach effect is the second display effect content different from the normal reach effect. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree indicating the level of the possibility of big hit becomes higher in the order of normal reach production <super reach production. In addition, in order to set a big hit expectation degree in a specific game effect (reach effect), in the case of jackpot, which occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of jackpot and the ratio selected in the case of a loss It is sufficient to increase the ratio selected for.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. An effect display device 21 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, the decoration lamp 16 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. A speaker 17 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) in which various software random numbers are updated every predetermined control period (interrupt period) and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The values of various random numbers stored in the effect control RAM 31c will be described each time, together with descriptions of various controls executed by the effect control CPU 31a.

  Various information (software random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The various flags stored in the effect control RAM 31c will be described each time, together with the description of the various controls executed by the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.), various light emission data, and various audio data.

  Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment) according to the control program stored in the main control ROM 30b will be described. The main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment performs command output processing, special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, jackpot processing, operation flag setting processing, normal symbol input processing, and normal electric utility for each predetermined control cycle. Processes are executed in this order. Details will be described below.

  First, command output processing will be described. In the command output process, the main control CPU 30a outputs various control commands set in an output buffer (not shown) to the effect control board 31.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a enters a game ball into each start winning port 24, 25 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from each start port switch SW1, SW2. It is determined whether or not the ball has been made (step Sa1). When the determination result of step Sa1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sa1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of storage (step Sa2).

  When the determination result of step Sa2 is affirmative (when the number of reserved memories <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories and rewrites the number of reserved memories (step Sa3). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game balls detected by the start winning ports 24 and 25 as start reserved balls for special drawings. In step Sa3, the main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol display device 22 so as to display the updated number of stored memories (after addition).

  Further, in step Sa3, the main control CPU 30a generates a hold designation command for instructing the updated hold memory number and sets it in the output buffer. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates a hold 1 designation command when the updated number of held memories is “1”, and generates a hold 2 designation command when it is “2”. If it is “3”, a hold 3 designation command is generated, and if it is “4”, a hold 4 designation command is generated. The hold 1 to hold 4 designation command is a control command as information that can specify information (ordinary hold number information) related to the updated hold memory number that is less than the upper limit number of the hold memory number. In the following description, the hold 1 to hold 4 designation commands may be collectively referred to as “hold designation commands”.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and associates the acquired various random number values with the number of reserved memories in the main control RAM 30c. A storage area is set (step Sa4). More specifically, in step Sa4, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the jackpot determination random number (first hardware random number) from the first random number generation circuit, and falls from the second random number generation circuit (second fall determination random number). Get hardware random value. Similarly, in step Sa4, the main control CPU 30a sends a special symbol distribution random number (first software random number) value, a reach determination random number (second software random number) value, and a variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 30c. The value of the random number for use (third software random number) is acquired. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores in the storage area corresponding to the updated reserved storage number obtained by adding 1 in step Sa3 among the four storage areas associated with the reserved storage number = 1 to 4 in the main control RAM 30c. Store the acquired random number values.

  For example, when the number of reserved storage after update is 4, the main control CPU 30a stores the value of each random number acquired in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = 4. For this reason, in this embodiment, the number of reserved memories is the value of the random number stored in the main control RAM 30c (the falling determination random number, the big hit determination random number It can also be said that it indicates the number of values, a reach determination random number, a special symbol distribution random value, and a variation pattern distribution random value.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment uses various random numbers (fall determination random number, jackpot determination random number, reach determination random number, special random number acquired when triggered entry of the game ball by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 is triggered. It functions as random number acquisition means for storing the values of the random numbers for design distribution and random numbers for variation pattern distribution) in the main control RAM 30c up to a predetermined upper limit number of storage. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c functions as a random number storage unit.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a certain change state (step Sa5). In step Sa5, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c is set to “1” as information that can identify the probability variation state. A negative determination is made when “0” is set as information that can identify the probability variation state.

  If the determination result in step Sa5 is affirmative (when the gaming state is a probabilistic state), the main control CPU 30a compares the fall determination random number obtained in step Sa4 with the fall determination value, and both values. Pre-falling determination of whether or not matches is executed (step Sa6). That is, in step Sa6, the main control CPU 30a uses the fall determination random number value acquired in step Sa4 to make a positive determination in the probability change fall determination executed when starting the special figure variation game. (Whether or not to win the probability change fall lottery) is determined in advance prior to the probability change fall determination. Therefore, the processing of step Sa6 is used for determining the big hit in the special figure variation game before the game ball is detected at each start winning opening 24, 25, that is, before the special figure variation game is started. The pre-start transition determination is made as to whether or not the above-described state transition control is executed by using the value of the fall determination random number acquired in response to the same ball detection as the value of the big hit determination random number. The main control CPU 30a that executes the process of step Sa6 functions as a pre-start transition determination unit.

  Next, when the process of step Sa6 is completed, or when the determination result of step Sa5 is negative (when the gaming state is not a probabilistic state), the main control CPU 30a acquires the jackpot determination random number acquired at step Sa4. And a big hit determination value are compared, and a prior big hit determination (pre-start big hit determination) as to whether or not both values match is executed (step Sa7). That is, in step Sa7, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step Sa4 to determine whether or not a positive determination is made in the jackpot determination executed when starting the special figure variation game ( Whether or not to win the jackpot lottery is determined in advance prior to the jackpot determination. At this time, when the determination result of step Sa5 is negative, and when the determination result of the pre-falling determination (step Sa6) is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a uses a non-probable change determination value (common value) among the big hit determination values. If the judgment result of step Sa5 is affirmative and the judgment result of the pre-falling judgment (step Sa6) is negative, the preliminary jackpot determination is performed using the probability variation judgment value among the jackpot judgment values. Make a decision. As described above, the main control CPU 30a that executes the process of step Sa7 functions as a prior jackpot determining means (pre-start big hit determining means).

  When the determination result of step Sa7 is affirmative (when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative), the main control CPU 30a determines the determination result of the prior jackpot determination (step Sa7) and the updated pending storage updated at step Sa3. A prefetch command (preliminary determination command) is generated based on the number and set in the output buffer (step Sa8).

  Here, the prefetch command prescribed | regulated to the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated according to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the prefetch command is composed of a prefetch upper command and a prefetch lower command composed of 1-byte (8 bits) numerical values.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, three types of E1H to E3H are prepared as values of the prefetch upper command. In each of the prefetch upper commands E1H to E3H, whether or not the judgment result of the judgment result of the pre-falling determination is affirmative is specified as information related to the judgment result of the pre-falling judgment (pre-falling information). The judgment result of the pre-falling judgment can be specified from the value of. In each of the prefetch upper commands E1H to E3H, whether or not the judgment result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative is specified as information on the determination result of the prior jackpot determination (preliminary jackpot information). The judgment result of the prior jackpot judgment can be specified from the value.

  Specifically, in the prefetch upper command E1H, it is possible to specify that the judgment result of the pre-falling judgment is affirmative (falling) or negative (maintenance), and that the judgment result of the pre-hit determination is affirmative (big hit) It is. Further, in the prefetch upper command E2H, it is possible to specify that the determination result of the pre-falling determination is affirmative (falling) and the determination result of the pre-hit determination is negative (missing). Further, in the prefetch upper command E3H, it is possible to specify that the determination result of the pre-falling determination is negative (maintained) and that the determination result of the pre-hit determination is negative (missing).

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, four types from 01H to 04H are prepared as prefetch lower commands. In each of the prefetch lower commands 01H to 04H, the hold memory number is specified as information on the hold memory number (hold memory number information), and the hold memory number can be specified from the value of each prefetch lower command. Specifically, the number of reserved memories = 1 in the prefetch lower command 01H, the number of reserved memories = 2 in the prefetch lower command 02H, and the number of reserved memories = 3 in the prefetch lower command 03H. In the prefetch lower command 04H, it can be specified that the number of stored storages = 4. Therefore, for example, from the prefetch command E104H, the judgment result of the pre-falling judgment is affirmative (falling) or negative (maintaining), the judgment result of the pre-hit determination is affirmative (big hit), and the number of reserved memories = 4. Can be specified.

  Returning to the description of the special symbol input process, as shown in FIG. 9, in step Sa8, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command E1xxH and sets it in the output buffer. In the following description, it is assumed that “xxH” indicated in the prefetch lower command is set to a value corresponding to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a which has set the prefetch command then ends the special symbol input process. The various control commands generated in the special symbol input process are sequentially output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) by executing the command output process in the next and subsequent control cycles.

  When the determination result of step Sa7 is negative (when the determination result of the advance jackpot determination is negative), the main control CPU 30a determines the determination result of the advance fall determination (step Sa6) and the advance jackpot determination (step Sa7). A prefetch command is generated based on the result and the number of reserved storages updated in step Sa3 and set in the output buffer (step Sa9).

  Specifically, in step Sa9, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command E2xxH and sets it in the output buffer when the determination result of the preliminary fall determination (step Sa6) is affirmative (fall). On the other hand, if the determination result of the pre-falling determination (step Sa6) is negative (maintained) in step Sa9, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command E3xxH and sets it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a which has set the prefetch command then ends the special symbol input process.

  Further, when the determination result of step Sa2 is negative (when the number of stored storages = 4), the main control CPU 30a exceeds the upper limit number of stored storage numbers (random number values), and each start winning award 24, 25 A special hold designation command is generated as information that can specify that a game ball has entered (excess ball entry information), and is set in the output buffer (step Sa10). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special symbol variation game or a big hit game is being played (step Sb1). When the determination result of step Sb1 is affirmative (when the special figure variation game or the big hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sb1 is negative (when the special figure variation game is not being played and the big hit game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories from the main control RAM 30c (step Sb2).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reserved storage number read in step Sb2 is larger than 0 (zero) (step Sb3). When the determination result of step Sb3 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sb3 is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main control CPU 30a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of stored storages (step Sb4). The main control CPU 30a that has updated (subtracted 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol display device 22 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction). In step Sb4, the main control CPU 30a generates a hold designation command for instructing the number of hold memories after the update, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates a hold 0 designation command when the updated number of pending storages is “0”, and generates a hold 1 designation command when the number is “1”. If it is “2”, a hold 2 designation command is generated, and if it is “3”, a hold 3 designation command is generated.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers (fall determination random number, jackpot determination random number, reach determination random number, and random number for reach determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. The value of the special figure distribution random number) is read (step Sb5). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a correlates with the stored memory number stored earliest among the four storage areas respectively associated with the reserved memory number = 1 to 4 in the main control RAM 30c. The values of various random numbers stored in the stored storage area are read out. In step Sb5, the main control CPU 30a sets the values of various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the reserved memory number = n (where n = 2 to 4) to the reserved memory number = n−1. Update storage processing (so-called shift processing) to be stored in the associated storage area is executed.

  That is, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 2 in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 1. The main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 3 in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 2. The main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 4 in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 3. In addition, the value of various random numbers read in this step Sb5 becomes the value of the random number acquired with the same (same) entrance detection as a trigger in the special symbol input process.

  As shown in FIG. 12, next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a certain probability change state (step Sb6). In step Sb6, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when “1” is set in the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 30c as information capable of specifying the probability change state. If “0” is set as information that can identify the indeterminate change state, a negative determination is made.

  When the determination result of step Sb6 is affirmative (when it is in a probable variation state), the main control CPU 30a compares the fall determination random number value read in the process of step Sb5 with the fall determination value, and both values are Probability fall determination (fall lottery) of whether or not they match is executed (step Sb7). The probability change fall determination (step Sb7) of the present embodiment uses the value of the fall determination random number when the special figure variation game is started in a state where the probability change flag is set to “1” (probability change state). Thus, it is determined whether or not to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state, that is, whether or not to execute the state transition control described above. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a that executes the process of step Sb7 functions as a start period transition determining unit.

  When the determination result in step Sb7 is affirmative (when the fall determination random number value and the fall determination value match), the main control CPU 30a causes the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 to transition from the probability change state to the non-probability change state. In addition, “0” is set as information indicating the non-probability change state in the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 30c (step Sb8). In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the process of step Sb8 is the state transition control related to the probability change flag described above, and the main control CPU 30a that executes the process of step Sb8 functions as a state information control unit. In step Sb8, the main control CPU 30a generates a probability change end command that can specify that the probability change state has ended, and sets it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation fall flag stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that the affirmative determination is made in the probability variation fall determination (winning the probability variation fall lottery). Is set (step Sb9). As described above, the probability variation fall flag is a flag that can specify the result of probability variation fall determination (probability variation fall lottery) in the special symbol start process.

  When the processing of step Sb9 is completed, when the determination result of step Sb7 is negative (when the fall determination random number value does not match the fall determination value), and when the determination result of step Sb6 is negative (non-probability change) If it is, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step Sb10. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the value of the probability change flag when the gaming state is a non-probability change state, or when the game state is a probability change state and the determination result of the probability change fall determination is negative. .

  In step Sb10, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value read in step Sb5 with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination as a start period jackpot determination as to whether or not both values match. . At this time, when “1” is set in the probability variation flag (when the probability variation state is set), the main control CPU 30a executes the jackpot determination using the probability variation determination value among the jackpot determination values. On the other hand, when “0” is set in the probability variation flag (when the probability variation state is in the non-probability variation state), the main control CPU 30a uses the non-probability variation determination value (= common value) among the large-decision determination values. Make a decision. That is, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment executes a big hit determination (big hit lottery) with a big hit probability that can be specified from the value of the probability variation flag (state information, probability information) stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  If the determination result in step Sb10 is affirmative (if the value of the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 30a determines that the big hit is to be made, and the special symbol pattern read in step Sb5. Based on the value of the random number for distribution, one jackpot symbol is determined from the jackpot symbols based on the special chart (step Sb11). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol based on a special symbol associated with the value of the special symbol distribution random number read in step Sb5. As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the type of jackpot is associated with the jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a big hit type determining means for determining the big hit type.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a uses FIG. 8 based on the determination results of the probable change fall determination (step Sb7) and the big hit determination (step Sb10), and the variation pattern distribution random number read in step Sb5. A variation pattern for jackpot variation is selected and determined with reference to the variation pattern distribution table TA shown (step Sb12). This variation pattern distribution table TA is stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the variation pattern distribution table TA, each variation pattern is divided into a variation pattern distribution for each variation pattern according to a determination result of probability variation fall determination, a determination result of jackpot determination, and a determination result of reach determination. Random numbers are assigned to a predetermined number of numerical values (all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) that can be taken by the random number. According to the variation pattern distribution table TA, for example, when the determination result of the probability variation fall determination is negative (maintained) and the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (big hit), the fluctuation pattern P7 has a probability of 25/100. However, the variation pattern P8 can be selected with a probability of 75/100.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the execution of the special figure variation game (step Sb13). In step Sb13, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation pattern designation command (variation information) for specifying the variation pattern and instructing the start of the decorative symbol design variation game, and sets it in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a special figure designation command capable of specifying the determined special figure (special figure type) and sets it in the output buffer.

  In step Sb13, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 22 so as to start the special symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time (effect time) of the special figure variation game that can be specified from the determined variation pattern. The various control commands set in the output buffer in the special symbol start process are sequentially output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) by executing the command output process in the next and subsequent control cycles.

  When the determination result at step Sb10 is negative (when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the value of the jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 30a determines the detachment and the reach determination random number read out at step Sb5. And the reach determination value are compared, and reach determination (reach lottery) is performed to determine whether or not both values match (step Sb14).

  When the determination result of step Sb14 is affirmative (when the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value match), the main control CPU 30a determines a dissociation symbol by a special figure (step Sb15). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the probability variation fall determination (step Sb7), the big hit determination (step Sb10), the reach determination (step Sb14), and the variation pattern distribution random number read in step Sb5. Referring to the variation pattern distribution table TA based on the above, the variation pattern is selected and determined in the same manner as in step Sb12 (step Sb16). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step Sb13.

  If the determination result in step Sb14 is negative (if the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main control CPU 30a determines a dissociation symbol based on the special figure (step Sb17). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the probability variation fall determination (step Sb7), the big hit determination (step Sb10), the reach determination (step Sb14), and the variation pattern distribution random number read in step Sb5. The variation pattern distribution table TA is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected and determined in the same manner as in step Sb12 (step Sb18). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step Sb13.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a uses a variation time (effect) determined in the determined variation pattern in a special symbol variation process (not shown) different from the special symbol start process described above. When the time) elapses, the display content of the special symbol display device 22 is controlled so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a game end command for ending the decorative pattern symbol variation game and sets it in the output buffer when the variation time (direction time) determined in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. The production control board 31 (production control CPU 31a) outputs the result. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the variation pattern functions as an effect content determination unit that determines the effect content of the special figure variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  As described above, the special symbol input process is a process that is executed at the time of detection of a ball entering each start winning opening 24, 25, and is based on a special symbol start process when starting a special symbol variation game based on the ball detection. Will also be executed before.

  And in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, in the advance fall determination executed in the special symbol input process, the fall determination random number value used for the probability variation fall determination executed in the special symbol start process, the fall determination value, and Is pre-determined. Therefore, the determination result of the prior fall determination and the determination result of the probability variation fall determination match as long as the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 does not change.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the preliminary jackpot determination executed in the special symbol input process, the value of the big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination executed in the special symbol start process and the jackpot determination value are It is determined in advance whether or not they match. Therefore, the determination result of the prior jackpot determination and the determination result of the jackpot determination match as long as the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 does not change.

  Next, the big hit processing will be described. As for the big hit process, the operation performed by the main control CPU 30a to give a big hit game by executing various processes included in the big hit process will be briefly described.

  The main control CPU 30a, upon completion of the big hit variation special figure variation game, first generates a big hit game opening command instructing execution of the opening effect, and sets it in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time (10 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, and sets the round command in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening solenoid SOL2, thereby opening the big prize opening door 29a with the start of the round game and opening the big prize opening 29, and the first end described above. In response to the establishment of the condition or the second end condition, the special winning opening door 29a is closed to close the special winning opening 29. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a generates a jackpot game ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect and sets it in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed. The various control commands set in the output buffer in the big hit processing are sequentially output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) by executing the command output process in the next and subsequent control cycles.

Next, the operation flag setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the operation flag setting process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game has started (step Sc1). Specifically, in step Sc1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a big hit game opening command is generated and set in the output buffer in the big hit middle processing performed in the same control cycle. . When the determination result in step Sc1 is affirmative (when the big hit game is started), the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit determined in the special symbol start process of the special figure variation game executed immediately before the current big hit game. The jackpot information (for example, a control flag) is stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify the type of jackpot (big jackpot symbol) (step Sc2). Next, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag (step Sc3). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the operation flag setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sc1 is negative (when the big hit game is not started), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game has ended (step Sc4). Specifically, in step Sc4, the main control CPU 30a generates a big hit game ending command by executing the aforementioned big hit middle processing and sets it in the output buffer. ) Has passed.

  When the determination result of step Sc4 is affirmative (when the big hit game is finished), the above-mentioned alpha flag stored in the main control RAM 30c is information that can specify that the variable termination condition is not set as the lottery termination condition. “0” is set (step Sc5). As described above, the alpha flag is set to “0” when the variable end condition is the number cut end condition or the branch number end condition, and is set to “1” when the lottery end condition. .

  Next, the main control CPU 30a sets the change upper limit number of times or the number of branches set to the type of jackpot that can be specified from the jackpot information stored in step Sc2 in the operation number counter stored in the main control RAM 30c. Set (step Sc6). More specifically, when the big hit A is specified from the big hit information, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” set as the upper limit number of times of change to the operation number counter. When the big hit B is specified from the big hit information, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” set as the number of branches to the operation number counter.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” as information that can identify the variable state in the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c (step Sc7). Further, the main control CPU 30a having the operation flag set to “1” generates a variable speed operation command that can specify the variable state, and sets it in the output buffer. In step Sc7, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “1”, generates a probability variation start command that can specify that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the certain probability variation state, and sets it in the output buffer. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the operation flag setting process.

  When the determination result of step Sc4 is negative (when the big hit game is not terminated), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not “0” is set in the alpha flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. (Step Sc8). When the determination result in step Sc8 is affirmative (when the variable end condition is the number cut end condition or the branch number end condition), the main control CPU 30a executes the number-of-times triggered change process (step Sc9). This number-of-times trigger change process will be described later. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the operation flag setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sc8 is negative (when the change end condition is a lottery end condition), the main control CPU 30a executes a lottery opportunity change process (step Sc10). This lottery opportunity change shortening process will be described later. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the operation flag setting process.

Next, the number-of-times triggered change shortening process (step Sc9) executed as a subroutine for the operation flag setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, the main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not the special figure variation game has ended in the number-of-times triggered change process (step Sd1). Specifically, in step Sd1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game end command is generated and set in the output buffer in the current control cycle. If the determination result in step Sd1 is negative (when the special figure variation game is not terminated), the main control CPU 30a terminates the number-of-times trigger change process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sd1 is affirmative (when the special figure variation game is ended), the main control CPU 30a counts the special figure variation game set in the operation number counter stored in the main control RAM 30c. Is determined to be 1 or more (step Sd2). In addition, when the determination result of step Sd2 is affirmative, it is when the special figure variation game of the number of branches or the number of times of change upper and lower has not ended after the end of the big hit game.

  When the determination result in step Sd2 is negative (when the operation number counter = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the number-of-times trigger change process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sd2 is affirmative (when the operation number counter ≧ 1), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special figure variable games set in the operation number counter, and the operation number counter The value set in is updated (step Sd3).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special figure variation games set in the operation counter after subtraction is 0 (zero) (step Sd4). That is, in step Sd4, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special variation game for the number of change upper limit or branch number set in the operation number counter has been completed. When the determination result of step Sd4 is negative (when the operation number counter ≧ 1), the main control CPU 30a ends the number-of-times trigger change process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sd4 is affirmative (when the operation counter is 0), the main control CPU 30a has a big hit type B that is specified from the big hit information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Is determined (step Sd5). That is, in step Sd5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the type of big hit (last hit big hit) given last time is big hit B, thereby determining the branch count end condition and the count cut end condition. It is determined which is used as the variable termination condition.

  When the determination result in step Sd5 is affirmative (when the most recently awarded big hit is big hit B), the main control CPU 30a specifies that the probability change state is in the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not “1” is set as possible information (step Sd6). That is, in step Sd6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is in a probable change state when the special figure variation game for the number of branches is completed after the big hit game based on the big hit B is completed. By determining, it is determined whether or not the branch count end condition is satisfied.

  When the determination result of step Sd6 is affirmative (when the branch count end condition is not satisfied), the main control CPU 30a sets “1” as information that can specify that the variable end condition is the lottery end condition. The alpha flag stored in the control RAM 30c is set (step Sd7). That is, in step Sd7, the main control CPU 30a updates the value of the alpha flag from “0” to “1” to switch the variable speed end condition from the branch count end condition to the lottery end condition. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the number-of-times trigger change process.

  Similarly, when the determination result of step Sd6 is negative (when the branch count end condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 30a is in an unchangeable state in the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. "0" is set as information that can specify this (step Sd8). That is, in step Sd8, the main control CPU 30a updates the value of the operation flag from “1” to “0” when the branch count end condition is satisfied, thereby changing from the variable state to the non-variable state. Transition (fall), and end the variable state. As described above, when the condition for ending the number of branches is satisfied, the variable state ends when the special figure variation game for the number of branches ends (when finished). In addition, the main control CPU 30a having the operation flag set to “0” generates a speed change end command that can specify that the speed change state is not changed, and sets it in the output buffer. This variable end command can be grasped as a control command that can specify that the variable state is ended. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the number-of-times trigger change process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sd5 is negative (when the last big hit is not big hit B), the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag (step Sd8). If the determination result in step Sd5 is negative, the most recent big hit is a big hit A, and the special figure variation game for the number of times set in the operation number counter ends, that is, the number of times is cut off. This is when the end condition is satisfied. In this case, the main control CPU 30a updates (changes) the value of the operation flag from “1” to “0” to shift (fall) from the variable state to the non-variable state, and ends the variable state. In this way, when the number cut end condition is satisfied, the variable state ends when the special figure variation game ends (at the end). In addition, the main control CPU 30a having set the operation flag to “0” generates a change end command and sets it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the number-of-times trigger change process. Various control commands set in the output buffer in the number-of-times change process are sequentially output to the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a) by executing the command output process in the next and subsequent control cycles.

  Next, the lottery opportunity change process (step Sc10) executed as a subroutine of the operation flag setting process will be described with reference to FIG. This lottery opportunity change shortening process is a process executed only when the determination result of step Sc8 in the operation flag setting process is negative (when the lottery end condition is set as the change end condition).

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the lottery opportunity change shortening process, the main control CPU 30a affirms the determination result of the probability change fall determination (step Sb6) in the special symbol start process to the probability change fall flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not “1” is set as information that can be identified as having become (step Se1). That is, in step Se1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the lottery end condition is satisfied when the determination result of the probability variation fall determination in the special symbol start process is affirmed in the current control cycle. When the determination result of step Se1 is negative (when the determination result of the probability change fall determination in the current control cycle is negative), the main control CPU 30a ends the lottery trigger change / shortening process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Se1 is affirmative (when the determination result of the probability variation fall determination in the current control cycle is affirmative), the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation fall flag to “0” and clears it ( Step Se2). Next, the main control CPU 30a sets the alpha flag to “0” and clears it (step Se3). Next, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag (step Se4). That is, in step Se4, when the lottery end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a updates the operation flag value from “1” to “0” to shift from the variable state to the non-variable state ( Tumbling) to end the variable state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a having the operation flag set to “0” generates a speed change end command that can specify that the speed change state is not changed, and sets it in the output buffer. Thus, when the lottery end condition is satisfied, the variable state ends when the special figure variation game is started (at the start time).

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the process of step Se4 is the state transition control related to the operation flag described above, and the main control CPU 30a that executes the process of step Se4 functions as a state information control unit. In the second variable period T2, the special symbol start process (step Sb7) is executed in the state where the variable flag is set to “1” (variable state) and the special figure variation game is started. As a start period transition determination whether to shift from the variable state to the non-variable state using the fall determination random number value, that is, whether to execute the state transition control related to the operation flag described above. I can grasp. Note that the various control commands set in the output buffer in the lottery trigger change process are sequentially output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) by executing the command output process in the next and subsequent control cycles.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gates 28a and 28b based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate switches SW4 and SW5. (Entry check) is executed. When the determination result of the passage determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the passage determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of four. Execute. When the determination result of the hold number determination is negative (when the general figure hold memory number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold number determination is affirmative (when the general figure hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the general figure hold memory number and rewrites the general figure hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the normal figure reserved memory number controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 26a so as to display the updated (after addition) normal figure reserved memory number. Next, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the random number for determining the common figure (first hardware random number) from the random number generator 30d, and the obtained value of the random number for determining the universal figure in the main control RAM 30c. It is set in the storage area associated with the number of ordinary reserved storage. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game is being played and whether or not a normal game is being played (step Sf1). If the determination result of step Sf1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sf1 is negative (when the game is not in a normal game and is not in a game per normal game), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of stored general map hold (step Sf2).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of stored universal map readings read in step Sf2 is greater than 0 (zero) (step Sf3). When the determination result of step Sf3 is negative (when the number of stored common figure reservations = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sf3 is affirmative (the number of stored customary maps> 0), the main control CPU 30a updates the number of stored general map by subtracting 1 (step Sf4). The main control CPU 30a that has updated (subtracted 1) the number of stored general symbols holds controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 26a so as to display the updated number of stored general symbols (after subtraction).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for determination per map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved maps (step Sf5). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a stores the earliest stored map number in the main control RAM 30c among the four storage areas respectively associated with the stored map numbers = 1 to 4. The random number value for determination per common figure stored in the storage area associated with 1 is read.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a compares the universal figure determination random number read in step Sf5 with the universal figure determination value, and determines whether or not the two values match (general figure). The winning lottery is executed (step Sf6). At this time, when the value of the operation flag is “1” (in the case of the variable speed state), the main control CPU 30a executes the normal map hit determination using the variable hit state determination value. On the other hand, when the value of the operation flag is “0” (in the case of the non-variable state), the main control CPU 30a performs the normal figure hit determination using the non-variable state normal hit value. Run.

  When the determination result in step Sf6 is affirmative (when the random number value for the normal map and the determination value for the normal map match), the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal map is to be reached, A normal winning symbol is determined as a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 26 with a fixed stop (step Sf7). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation time of the usual game (step Sf8). In step Sf8, the main control CPU 30a determines that the value of the operation flag is “1” (in the case of a variable state), the value of the operation flag is “0” (in the case of a non-variable state). In comparison, the short time is determined as the fluctuation time of the usual game. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the ordinary game in the variable state is 0.52 (seconds), and the variation time of the ordinary game in the non-variable state is 12 ( Sec). Then, the main control CPU 30a that has executed the process of step Sf8 proceeds to the process of step Sf9.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sf6 is negative (when the random number value for the normal map and the determination value for the normal map do not match), the main control CPU 30a decides to deviate from the normal map, An ordinary off-line symbol is determined as a normal symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 26 (step Sf10). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation time of the usual game in the same manner as the process of step Sf8 (step Sf11). The main control CPU 30a that has executed the process of step Sf11 proceeds to the process of step Sf9.

  In step Sf9, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the usual game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 26 so as to start the normal symbol variation display (common game). Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time (effect time) of the usual game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines the determined normal figure when the variable time of the determined normal game has elapsed in the normal symbol change process (not shown) different from the normal symbol start process described above. The display content of the normal symbol display device 26 is controlled so as to stop display.

  Next, normal electric accessory processing will be described. In the following description, an operation that the main control CPU 30a performs to give a game per normal game by executing various processes included in the ordinary electric accessory process will be briefly described.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 according to whether or not it is in a variable state after the normal game per normal game is finished, and an open pattern corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 The opening / closing blade 27 is opened by (open mode). Specifically, when “0” is set in the operation flag (in the non-changing state), the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 27 a first number of times (in this embodiment, once). In addition, the opening / closing blade 27 is opened until a predetermined first opening time (0.1 second in this embodiment) elapses.

  On the other hand, when “1” is set in the operation flag (when the state is variable), the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 27 a second number (twice in the present embodiment) greater than the first number. In each opening, the opening and closing blades 27 are opened until a second opening time (2.7 seconds in the present embodiment) longer than the first opening time elapses. Note that the main control CPU 30a sets the number of game balls that have entered the second start winning opening 25 while the opening and closing blades 27 are open to a predetermined upper limit number (9 in this embodiment). When reaching, the opening / closing blade 27 is closed even before the opening time has elapsed. As described above, when “0” is set in the operation flag, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 to the non-entrance rate improvement state, while setting “1” in the operation flag. ”Is set, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the improved entry rate state.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program stored in the effect control ROM 31b will be described.
First, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.

  When the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to execute the opening effect of the predetermined effect content. Further, when the first round game start command is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs a round effect with a predetermined effect content until the last round game ends (until an ending command is input). The display content of the effect display device 21 is controlled so as to be executed. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so that the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance is executed. When the opening command, the ending command, and each round command are input, the effect control CPU 31 a controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 16 and the sound output mode of the speaker 17 in addition to the effect display device 21.

  Next, various control flags to be referred to when the presentation control CPU 31a determines (specifies) the gaming state of the gaming machine 10, and processing contents for setting the control flags in the presentation control RAM 31c will be described.

  In the effect control RAM 31c, a sub-operation flag for specifying whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a variable state is stored. When the change control start command is input from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a), the effect control CPU 31a uses “1” as information that can specify that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the changing state. Set to flag. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a change end command from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a), "0" is specified as information that can specify that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the non-change state. Is set as the secondary operation flag. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment can specify whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the variable state or the non-variable state by referring to the value of the secondary operation flag.

  In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag for specifying whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a probability change state. When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a probability change start command from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a), “1” is set as a sub-probability change flag as information that can specify that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a probability change state. Set. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a probability change end command from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a), “0” is added as information that can specify that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the non-probability changed state. Set to the probability variation flag. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a according to the present embodiment can specify whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state by referring to the value of the sub-probability variation flag.

Next, prefetch command input processing executed by the effect control CPU 31a every predetermined control cycle (for example, 16 ms) will be described.
In the prefetch command input process, the effect control CPU 31a first determines whether or not a prefetch command is input. When the prefetch command is not input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch command input process. On the other hand, when a prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the value of the input prefetch command in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the number of reserved memories that can be specified by the prefetch command. .

  More specifically, in the effect control RAM 31c, four storage areas associated with the number of reserved memories = 1 to 4 are set, and the effect control CPU 31a can specify the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the input prefetch command. The value of the prefetch command is stored in the storage area associated with. For example, when the prefetch command E104H is input, the effect control CPU 31a can specify that the number of reserved memories = 4 from the prefetch command. Therefore, the input prefetch command E104H is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. = 4 is stored in the storage area associated with 4.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31 a controls the display content of the effect display device 21 and displays the hold image G in the hold display areas 21 a to 21 d in the effect display device 21. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a displays the hold image G in the hold display area corresponding to the hold storage number specified from the hold designation command input together with the prefetch command. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch command input process.

  Next, a game start process executed by the effect control CPU 31a for each predetermined control cycle will be described. The effect control CPU 31a executes the game start process after the prefetch command input process in one control cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the game start process, the effect control CPU 31a first determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command and a special figure designation command have been input (step Sg1). When the determination result of step Sg1 is negative (when the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command are not input), the effect control CPU 31a ends the game start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sg1 is affirmative (when a variation pattern designation command and a special figure designation command are input), the effect control CPU 31a newly adds a reserved memory number obtained by subtracting 1 from the current reserved memory number. An update storage process (shift process) for storing the pre-read command in the effect control RAM 31c in association with is performed (step Sg2). Specifically, in step Sg2, the CPU 31a for effect control corresponds to the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2 to 4) corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. It is stored in the attached storage area. According to such a configuration, the value of the look-ahead command corresponding to the values of various random numbers (starting hold balls) stored in the main control RAM 30c triggered by the detection of the ball entering at each start winning opening 24, 25 is Until the special figure variation game based on the corresponding random number values (start-up holding balls) is started, it is stored and held in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In step Sg2, the effect control CPU 31a performs a shift display process for controlling the effect display device 21 so that the hold image G is displayed in the hold display area corresponding to the updated hold memory number updated by the update storage process. Run. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the hold image G displayed in the hold display area 21a corresponding to the hold storage number = 1. In step Sg2, the effect control CPU 31a associates the hold image G displayed in the hold display area corresponding to the hold memory number = n (n = 2 to 4) with the hold memory number = n−1. Move and display in the hold display area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the effect mode being executed (staying) is the first non-variable mode M1 (step Sg3). In step Sg3, the effect control CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination when the mode flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c is set to “1”, while any of the other values “2” to “4”. Negative determination is made when is set. Here, when the mode flag is set to “1”, it is possible to specify that the first non-variable mode M1 is to be executed. When the mode flag is set to “2”, It can be specified to execute the second non-variable mode M2. When the mode flag is set to “3”, it is possible to specify that the first variable mode M3 is to be executed. When the mode flag is set to “4”, the second variable mode is set. It can be specified to execute M4. The mode transition process for setting the mode flag will be described later.

  When the determination result of step Sg3 is negative (when the first non-variable mode M1 is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a reads the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and Based on the value of the random number and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the special effect distribution table TB shown in FIG. 18 is referred to and whether or not the first and second special effects are to be executed. An effect lottery is executed (step Sg4). The special effect distribution table TB is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special effect distribution table TB, the first and second special effects cannot be executed (none), the first special effect can be executed, and the second special effect, divided for each variation pattern. Can be executed, a predetermined number of random numbers for the first effect distribution are distributed among the numerical values (all 200 integer values from 0 to 199) that the random number can take. According to such special effect distribution table TB, for example, when the variation pattern P1 is specified, the non-execution (none) of the first and second special effects is 100/200 with a probability of 100/200. Execution of the second special effect can be determined with probability.

  According to the distribution mode of the first effect distribution random numbers in the special effect distribution table TB, when the variation patterns P5, P6, and P8 that can specify the super reach effect are specified as the variation contents, the first special effect is distributed. On the other hand, if the other variation patterns P1 to P4 and P7 are designated, the execution of the first special effect cannot be determined. Therefore, the 1st special effect of this embodiment can be performed only in the design variation game of a decoration drawing including a super reach effect.

  Further, according to the special performance distribution table TB, when the variation pattern P1, P3, P5 that can be selected when the determination result of the probability change fall determination is negative and the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, or the big hit When the change pattern P7 that can be selected when the determination result of determination is affirmative is designated, it can be determined that the second special effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the change pattern P2, P4, P6 that can be selected when the determination result of the probability change fall determination is affirmative and the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the second special effect can be executed. Cannot be determined. Therefore, the second special effect of the present embodiment is a special fluctuation game with a decorative pattern design game including the second special effect, which is a big hit fluctuation, or a normal fluctuation or a deviation that does not shift to an uncertain change state. It is positioned as a non-falling definite production that can be definitely recognized as reach fluctuation.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the effect control CPU 31 a determines that the execution of the first and second special effects is impossible in step Sg <b> 4, the effect flag stored in the effect control RAM 31 c includes the first and second special effects. “0” is set as information that can specify that the performance cannot be executed. In step Sg4, when determining that the first special effect can be executed, the CPU 31a for effect control sets “1” to the effect flag as information that can specify that the first special effect can be executed. When the execution of the 2 special effect is determined, “2” is set in the effect flag as information that can specify that the second special effect can be executed.

  When the determination result of step Sg3 is negative (when the first non-variable mode M1 is being executed) or when the process of step Sg4 is terminated, the effect control CPU 31a changes the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Based on the above, an effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) capable of specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol variation game by the decoration is selected (step Sg5). In addition, when the determination result of step Sg3 is negative (when the first non-variable mode M1 is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the process of step Sg4, and therefore determines whether each special effect can be executed. There is nothing to do. In other words, neither the first special effect nor the second special effect can be executed while the first non-variable mode M1 is being executed.

  Here, the production patterns p1 to p8 prepared in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The production patterns p1 to p8 are stored in the production control ROM 31b. In each effect pattern p1 to p8, the effect time (fluctuation time) shown in the column “time of effect pattern (seconds)” and the effect pattern as shown in the column “specific contents of effect” in the figure are specified. It is possible to specify the specific content (variation content) of the decorative pattern design variation game (game effect) executed within the effect time.

  As shown in FIG. 19, each variation pattern P1 to P8 is associated with one or more effect patterns from effect patterns p1 to p8. Explaining in detail, the production patterns p1, p3, and p6 specify the production content for the normal production that does not suggest that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is shifted to the uncertain variation state as the production content of the symbol variation game of the decorative drawing. This is a production pattern. In addition, the production patterns p2, p4, and p7 are effects for a fall suggesting production that suggests that there is a possibility that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 may be shifted to the uncertain variation state as the production content of the symbol variation game of the decorative drawing. This is an effect pattern that specifies the contents. Further, the effect patterns p5 and p8 are effect patterns that specify the effect content for the jackpot effect that informs that the jackpot symbol of the decoration drawing is derived as the effect content of the symbol variation game of the decoration diagram.

  Each effect pattern p1, p2 is an effect pattern to which the first (first) execution order is assigned, and the effect contents of the decorative pattern symbol variation game to be executed from 0 to 12 seconds after the special diagram variation game is started. Has been identified. In addition, each effect pattern p3 to p5 is an effect pattern to which the second execution order is assigned, and the effect contents of the decorative pattern symbol variation game to be executed for 12 to 25 seconds after the special diagram variation game is started. I have identified. Further, the effect patterns p6 to p8 are effect patterns to which the last (third) execution order is assigned, and the effect of the decorative pattern symbol variation game to be executed from 25 to 45 seconds after the special diagram variation game is started. The contents are specified.

  The effect pattern p1 specifies the contents of the effect of the normal effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a moving image (image) that imitates “looking for enemy characters” over 12 seconds. The effect pattern p2 specifies the contents of the effect of the fall suggestion effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a moving image (image) imitating “defeating the battle with the enemy character X” over 12 seconds.

  In addition, the effect pattern p3 specifies the contents of the effect of the normal effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a video (image) imitating “the state of drawing in the battle with the enemy character Y” over 13 seconds. The effect pattern p4 specifies the contents of the effect of the fall suggestion effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a video (image) simulating “defeating the battle with the enemy character Y” over 13 seconds. The effect pattern p5 specifies the effect contents of the jackpot effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a moving image (image) imitating “a state of winning the battle against the enemy character Y” over 13 seconds.

  The effect pattern p6 specifies the contents of the effect of the normal effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a moving image (image) imitating “a state of drawing in a battle with the enemy character Z” over 20 seconds. The effect pattern p7 specifies the contents of the effect of the fall suggestion effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a video (image) simulating “defeating the enemy character Z against the enemy character Z” over 20 seconds. The effect pattern p8 specifies the effect contents of the jackpot effect that displays on the effect display device 21 a moving image (image) that simulates “a state of winning the battle against the enemy character Z” over 20 seconds.

  The effect control CPU 31a then outputs one or more effect patterns from the effect patterns associated with the designated variation pattern for the variation time that can be specified by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Select and confirm. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a selects the effect pattern to which the first execution order is assigned when the variation patterns P1 and P2 are designated. In addition, when the variation patterns P3, P4, and P7 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a selects and determines the effect pattern to which the first execution order is assigned and the effect pattern to which the second execution order is assigned. . In addition, when the variation patterns P5, P6, and P8 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a has the effect pattern assigned the first execution order, the effect pattern assigned the second execution order, and the last execution order. Select and determine the assigned production pattern. For example, when the variation pattern P6 is specified, the effect control CPU 31a selects and determines the effect pattern p1 in the first execution order, the effect pattern p3 in the second execution order, and the effect pattern p7 in the last execution order. To do.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 21 in a definite stop (step Sg6). In step Sg6, the effect control CPU 31a determines the decoration based on the contents of the change pattern designation command and the special figure designation command. Specifically, in step Sg6, when the jackpot symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs a decorative stoppage display (big jackpot display) from the jackpot symbol combination (for example, [222] or [777]). Result). In addition, when the outlier design is specified and the variation pattern for outlier reach variation is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [424]). Decide the decorative drawing (out-of-order display result) to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal variation is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach symbol combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) (Decision display result) to be confirmed and stopped. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the game start process.

Next, a mode transition process for causing the effect display device 21 to execute the mode effect described above will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a sets “3” in the mode flag when the jackpot game ends, triggered by the input of a probability change start command (or a change start command). In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the variation state are given even after the big hit game based on either of the big hits A and B is completed. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the game machine 10 always stays in the first variable speed mode M3.

  When the mode flag is set to “3”, the effect control CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designation command for designating any one of the variation patterns P2, P4, P6, and the variation patterns P2, P4. , P6, the mode flag is set to “4” at the end of the special figure change game based on P6 (input of the game end command). When the mode flag is set to “3” and the variation patterns P2, P4, and P6 are designated, the probability variation end command is issued in accordance with the positive result of the probability variation fall determination. It is also a case of entering.

  Further, when “3” is set in the mode flag, the effect control CPU 31a determines the aforementioned effect mode determination random number when any of the variation patterns P1, P3, and P5 is designated in the game start process. A mode transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the second variable speed mode M4 is executed using the value of. When this mode transition lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a produces the effect for the normal effect to which the last execution order is assigned within the change time of the specified change pattern among the effect patterns determined in the game start process. Rewrite the pattern to a production pattern for a fall suggestion production. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets “4” in the mode flag in response to the end of the special figure variation game (input of the game end command) based on the variation patterns P1, P3, and P5. In this case, since the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is shifted to the second variable mode M4 with the probability changing state, the second variable mode M4 is an effect mode that may be in the probability changing state.

  When the mode flag is set to “4”, the effect control CPU 31a is one in which any of the variation patterns P1, P3, P5 is designated in the game start process, and the gaming state is In the case of the probability variation state, a mode transition lottery is executed as to whether or not to transition to the first variation mode M3 using the value of the random number for determining the production mode. When this mode transition lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a sets “3” in the mode flag triggered by the end of the special figure variation game (input of the game end command) based on the variation patterns P1, P3, and P5. To do. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the transition from the first variable mode M3 to the second variable mode M4 (fall) is made via the fall suggestive effect, the normal effect is passed. Therefore, there is a possibility of re-transition to the first variable speed mode M3.

  Further, when the mode flag is set to “3” or “4”, the presentation control CPU 31a sets the mode flag to “2” when the variable speed end command is input. In this case, since there is a possibility that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is shifted to the second non-variable mode M2 with the probability changing state, the second non-variable mode M2 may be in the probability varying state. It becomes a certain production mode.

  Further, when the mode flag is set to “2”, the effect control CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P2, P4, and P6 in the game start process. The mode flag is set to “1” in response to the end of the special figure variation game based on P4 and P6 (input of the game end command). When the mode flag is set to “2” and the fluctuation patterns P2, P4, and P6 are input, the determination result of the probability change fall determination (start period fall determination) is positive. Along with this, a probability change end command is also input.

  In addition, when the mode flag is set to “2”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the value of the effect mode determination random number when any of the variation patterns P1, P3, and P5 is designated in the game start process. Is used to execute a mode transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the first non-variable mode M1.

  When this mode transition lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a produces the effect for the normal effect to which the last execution order is assigned within the change time of the specified change pattern among the effect patterns determined in the game start process. Rewrite the pattern to a production pattern for a fall suggestion production. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the mode flag in response to the end of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1, P3, and P5 (input of a game end command). As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is the non-probable change state or when the determination result of the positive change fall determination is affirmative, the first non-variable mode M1 is entered. Since the transition is made, the first non-variable mode M1 is an effect mode that is unlikely to be in the probability variation state.

  Next, the effect display device 21 is controlled based on the determination content (decision items) determined in the game start process and the value (effect mode) set in the mode flag by the mode transition process, and the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing The control to execute is described.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the change display of the decorative drawing of each row, and controls the effect display device 21 so as to start the symbol change game by the decorative drawing. At this time, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the effect mode based on the value set in the mode flag, and controls the display content of the effect display device 21 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 21 so that the symbol variation game of the decorative drawing is developed with the effect contents that can be specified from the effect pattern (sub variation pattern) selected in the game start process. At this time, when the production control CPU 31a has determined a plurality of production patterns, the execution sequence of the second and last (third) execution sequence is in order from the production pattern assigned the first (first) execution sequence. The decorative pattern design variation game is executed with the contents of the performance that can be specified from the assigned performance patterns.

  When the game control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 21 to confirm and stop the symbol combination (display result) of the ornaments determined as the ornament to be confirmed and stopped. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” to the effect flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c and clears it, with the end of the special figure variation game (input of the game end command) as a trigger. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment controls the effect display device 21 based on the change pattern (effect contents) determined by the main control CPU 30a, and the display effect (decorative pattern design) accompanying the special figure change game. It functions as a display effect control means capable of performing control to execute a (variable game).

  Next, the special effect execution process performed by the effect control CPU 31a for executing the first special effect and the second special effect with the input of the special hold designation command will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the special effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a first determines whether or not a special hold designation command has been input (step Sh1). That is, in step Sh1, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning ports 24 and 25 exceeding the storage upper limit of the number of reserved memories. When the determination result of step Sh1 is negative (when the special hold designation command is not input), the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sh1 is affirmative (when a special hold designation command is input), is the production control CPU 31a set to “1” in the production flag stored in the production control CPU 31a? It is determined whether or not (step Sh2). That is, in step Sh1, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not execution of the first special effect is determined. When the determination result of step Sh2 is affirmative (when “1” is set in the effect flag), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is in the executable period as the allowable period of the first special effect. (Step Sh3). Specifically, in step Sh3, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is a period of 25 to 45 seconds from the start of the special figure variation game (input of the variation pattern designation command). In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the super reach effect is being performed in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5, P6, and P8.

  When the determination result of step Sh3 is negative (when it is not during the executable period), the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect execution process. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first special effect on the condition that it is in the executable period in the execution period of the super reach effect, but is not in the executable period in the execution period of the super reach effect. In this case, the first special effect is not executed. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the entire period of the super reach effect execution period is the executable period (allowable period) of the first special effect.

  When the determination result of step Sh3 is affirmative (when it is in the executable period), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first special effect is not being executed (step Sh4). Specifically, in step Sh4, the CPU 31a for effect control uses “0” as information that can specify that the first special effect is not being executed, in the first special effect flag stored in the RAM 31c for effect control. "Is set. When “1” is set in the first special effect flag, it can be specified that the first special effect is being executed. When the determination result of step Sh4 is negative (when the first special effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect execution process. That is, when the first special effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a does not duplicate the first special effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sh4 is affirmative (when the first special effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a selects and determines a content pattern that can specify the effect content of the first special effect. (Step Sh5). More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the second effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and starts the acquired random number value and the symbol variation game of this decoration drawing. A content pattern is selected with reference to the first special effect pattern table TC shown in FIG. The first special effect pattern table TC is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the first special effect pattern table TC, a plurality of types (four types in the present embodiment) of content patterns that can specify the content of the effect of the first special effect for each variation pattern. Ya1 to Ya4 are associated with each other. The content pattern Ya1 uses the first introduction effect and the first result effect using the first result image G1, and the content pattern Ya2 uses the first introduction effect and the second result image G2. It is specified to execute the first result effect. The content pattern Ya3 is caused to execute the first introduction effect and the first result effect using the third result image G3, and the content pattern Ya4 has the first introduction effect and the fourth result image G4. It is specified that the used first result effect is executed.

  Then, in the first special effect pattern table TC, for each content pattern Ya1 to Ya4, the value of the second effect distribution random number is a numerical value that can be taken by the random number value. A predetermined number is distributed among (all 100 integer values from 0 to 99). According to the first special effect pattern table TC, for example, when the variation pattern P6 is specified, the content pattern Ya1 is obtained with a probability of 34/100, the content pattern Ya2 with a probability of 33/100, The content pattern Ya3 can be selected with a probability of 33. However, if the effect control CPU 31a is inputting the variation pattern P5 and has won the aforementioned mode transition lottery, selecting the content pattern Ya4 forcibly selects the selected content pattern. Rewrite to Ya3.

  According to the distribution mode of the values of the second effect distribution random numbers in the first special effect pattern table TC, in the order of the content patterns Ya1 <Ya2 <Ya3 <Ya4, the ratio selected in the case of big hit is out of place The ratio selected in the case of jackpot in the combined ratio with the ratio selected in the above becomes higher. Therefore, in the first special effect of the present embodiment, the result image displayed as the first result effect is the first result image G1 (egg) <second result image G2 (cracked egg) <third result image. The jackpot expectation increases in the order of G3 (chick) <fourth result image G4 (chicken).

  Further, according to the distribution mode of the second effect distribution random numbers in the first special effect pattern table TC, the result of the probability change fall determination is positive (fall) in the order of the content pattern Ya1 <Ya2 <Ya3 <Ya4. The ratio selected in the case of negative (maintenance) in the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of negative and the ratio selected in the case of negative (maintenance) becomes high. Therefore, each content pattern Ya1 to Ya4 has a different state maintenance expectation, and the result image displayed as the first result effect is the first result image G1 (egg) <the second result image G2. The state maintenance expectation increases in the order of (cracked egg) <third result image G3 (chick) <fourth result image G4 (chicken). In the present embodiment, the content pattern Ya1 becomes the first effect content, and the content patterns Ya2 and Ya3 become the second effect content.

  In particular, in the first special effect pattern table TC, when the variation pattern P6 is designated, the content pattern Ya4 cannot be selected. Therefore, the first special effect in which the first result effect by the fourth result image G4 (chicken chicken) is executed is definitively recognized that the gaming state is not shifted to the non-probable change state in the symbol variation game of the decorative drawing being executed. It can be a game production.

  When the content pattern is selected in step Sh5, the effect control CPU 31a sets the first special effect flag to “1” and starts measuring the effect time of the first special effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect execution process. The effect control CPU 31a sets the first special effect flag to “0” and clears it when the effect time being measured reaches the effect time of the special effect (3 seconds in the present embodiment). It has become.

  When the determination result in step Sh2 is negative (when “1” is not set in the effect flag), the effect control CPU 31a sets “2” in the effect flag stored in the effect control CPU 31a. It is determined whether or not (step Sh6). That is, in step Sh6, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not execution of the second special effect is determined. When the determination result of step Sh6 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect execution process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sh6 is affirmative (when the effect flag is set to “2”), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second special effect is not being executed (step S1). Sh7). Specifically, in step Sh7, the effect control CPU 31a uses the second special effect flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c as “0” as information that can specify that the second special effect is not being executed. "Is set. When “1” is set in the second special effect flag, it can be specified that the second special effect is being executed. When the determination result of step Sh7 is negative (when the first special effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect execution process. In other words, when the second special effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a does not duplicate the second special effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sh7 is affirmative (when the second special effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines (confirms) the change contents of the pending special figure change game (step Sh8). ). Specifically, in step Sh8, the CPU 31a for effect control stores the look-ahead command stored last and associated with the number of reserved memories = 4 from the look-ahead command associated with the number of reserved memories = 1. In order, it is determined whether or not the values of all the prefetch commands are E3xxH. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines which one of E1xxH and E2xxH is stored when the prefetch command different from E3xxH is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a adopts a prefetch command stored in advance and associated with a smaller reserved memory number when both values of the prefetch commands E1xxH and E2xxH are stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In other words, in step Sh8, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special figure variation game that shifts to the uncertain variation state is pending. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a, when the special figure change game that shifts to the non-probability change state and the special figure change game of the big hit are put on hold, the special figure change game that shifts to the non-probability change state first. It is determined whether or not to be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a selects and determines a content pattern that can specify the effect content of the second special effect (step Sh9). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the second effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and based on the acquired random number value and the determination result of step Sh8, A content pattern is selected with reference to the second special effect pattern table TD shown in FIG. The second special effect pattern table TD is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, in the second special effect pattern table TD, a plurality of types (four types in the present embodiment) that can specify the contents of the second special effect for each determination result in step Sh8. Content patterns Yb1 to Yb4 are associated with each other. For the content pattern Yb1, the second introduction effect and the second result effect using the first result image G1 are executed. For the content pattern Yb2, the second introduction effect and the second result image G2 are used. It is specified to execute the second result effect. The content pattern Yb3 causes the second introduction effect and the second result effect using the third result image G3 to be executed. The content pattern Yb4 includes the second introduction effect and the fourth result image G4. It is specified that the used second result effect is executed.

  In the second special effect pattern table TD, the value of the second effect distribution random number is the value of the random number for each content pattern Yb1 to Yb4, divided for each determination result of step Sh8. A predetermined number is assigned among possible numerical values (all 100 integer values from 0 to 99). According to the second special effect pattern table TD, for example, when only the prefetching command E3xxH is stored, the content pattern Yb1 has a probability of 20/100, the content pattern Yb2 has a probability of 30/100, and 100 minutes. The content pattern Yb3 can be selected with a probability of 40, and the content pattern Yb4 can be selected with a probability of 10/100.

  According to the second special effect pattern table TD, in the order of the content pattern Yb1 <Yb2 <Yb3 <Yb4, the ratio selected when the special bonus game for big hits is on hold and the special game for changing special game are out. The ratio selected when the big bonus special figure variation game occupies the total ratio with the ratio selected when the game is on hold is higher. Therefore, in the second special effect of the present embodiment, the result images displayed as the second result effect are in the order of first result image G1 <second result image G2 <third result image G3 <fourth result image G4. The expectation of jackpot is high.

  Further, according to the second special effect pattern table TD, when the special figure variation game that is shifted to the non-probability change state (falls) in the order of the content pattern Yb1 <Yb2 <Yb3 <Yb4 is pending, and non- Only the off-specimen variable game that does not transition to the non-probable state occupies the combined ratio of the ratio selected when only the off-specimen variable game that is not shifted to the probabilistic state is on hold. The percentage chosen in case becomes higher. Therefore, each content pattern Yb1 to Yb4 has a different state maintenance expectation, and the result image displayed as the second result effect is the first result image G1 (egg) <the second result image G2. The state maintenance expectation increases in the order of (cracked egg) <third result image G3 (chick) <fourth result image G4 (chicken). In the present embodiment, the content pattern Yb1 becomes the first effect content, and the content patterns Yb2 and Yb3 become the second effect content.

  In particular, in the second special effect pattern table TD, the content pattern Yb4 cannot be selected when a special figure variation game that shifts (falls) to the uncertain change state is on hold. Therefore, in the second special effect in which the second result effect by the fourth result image G4 (chicken chicken) is executed, the game state is in an uncertain change state in the special figure variation game (decoration pattern variation game) that is suspended. It becomes a game effect that can be definitely recognized that it is not transferred to.

  When the content pattern is determined in step Sh9, the effect control CPU 31a sets “2” in the second special effect flag and starts measuring the effect time of the second special effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect execution process. The effect control CPU 31a sets the second special effect flag to “0” and clears it when the effect time being measured reaches the effect time of the special effect (3 seconds in the present embodiment). It has become.

  Then, in the special effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a that determines any of the content patterns Ya1 to Ya4 of the first special effect or the content patterns Yb1 to Yb4 of the second special effect is the special effect execution process. In another process, the display content of the effect display device 21 is controlled so that the special effect is executed with the effect content that can be specified by the determined content pattern.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can control the effect display device 21 based on the determination result of the probability change fall determination, and can perform control to execute the first special effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the effect display device 21 based on the determination result of the pre-falling determination and execute the second special effect. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a obtains the jackpot determination random number value from among the obtained random number values after various random number values are obtained by the main control CPU 30a (that is, after a prefetch command is input). It is possible to perform control to execute the second special effect in at least a part of the period until the special figure changing game for executing the jackpot determination is completed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment plays a game to each of the start winning awards 24 and 25 in a state where a special hold designation command is input, that is, a storage number (random number value) of the upper limit number of storage is stored. It functions as an effect execution control means for executing the first and second special effects in response to the detection of the entry of the ball.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the first special effect or the second special effect can be executed in the game start process, and is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The state where the number becomes the storage upper limit number (= 4) is the specific effect state in which the execution of the first special effect and the second special effect is allowed. The main control CPU 30a and the effect control CPU 31a can be grasped as specific effect state generating means for generating the specific effect state.

  Next, in the gaming machine 10 configured as described above, an example in which the first special effect and the second special effect are executed will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, In1 to In11 shown in FIG. 22A and FIG. 22B indicate winnings (winning balls) to the respective start winning ports 24 and 25, and the numbers surrounded by “◯” are the number of reserved memories. Is shown.

  In FIG. 22A, when the first special figure fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern P1 is started, the number of reserved memories = 2, and two winnings In1 during the first special figure fluctuation game. , In2 is made, and three wins In3 to In5 are made during the second special figure variation game based on the variation pattern P6. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 22A, execution of the first and second special effects in the first special figure changing game is determined to be impossible, and the first special effect in the second special figure changing game is determined. Assume that execution is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 22A, it is assumed that the mode transition lottery in each special figure variation game is not won.

  In the first special figure variation game based on the variation pattern P1, in the effect display device 21, the number of reserved memories after update triggered by a winning In1 is 3, and the number of reserved memories updated after a winning In2 is triggered. Therefore, the first special effect is not executed with the winnings In1 and In2.

  In the second special figure variation game based on the variation pattern P6, the effect display device 21 reaches the storage upper limit number by the winning In3 during the normal reach effect, and further exceeds the storage upper limit number of the reserved memory number. Even if the winning In4 is made, the first special effect is not executed in response to the winning In4 because it is not during the execution period of the first special effect.

  Next, in the effect display device 21, when the winning In5 is made exceeding the storage upper limit number of the reserved storage number during the super reach effect, the first one based on any of the content patterns Ya1 to Ya4 selected by the effect control CPU 31a. 1 Special performance is executed. When the first special effect is executed, the player wins a big hit in the current special symbol variation game (decorative symbol design variable game) according to the type of the result image forming the first result effect of the first special effect. The degree of expectation and state maintenance expectation can be recognized. In the effect display device 21, the first special effect is being executed, even if a winning is made for each start winning opening 24, 25 exceeding the storage upper limit number of reserved memory numbers, 1 Special effects are not executed. Thereafter, in the second special-figure variation game (decorative symbol variation game) based on the variation pattern P6, a fall suggestion effect based on the effect pattern p7 may have been executed, and the gaming state may have shifted to the uncertain variation state. Is notified.

  In FIG. 22B, when the first special figure fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern P1 is started, the number of reserved memories = 1, and two times during the first special figure fluctuation game. This shows a situation where winnings In6 and In7 are made, and four winnings In8 to In11 are made during the second special figure changing game based on the changing pattern P5. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 22B, the situation is executed based on the fluctuation pattern P2 selected when the third special figure fluctuation game is affirmatively determined by the probability change fall determination and the negative determination is made by the big hit determination. Indicates. In the example shown in FIG. 22B, the execution of the second special effect in the first and second special figure changing games is determined, and the first and second special effects in the third special figure changing game are determined. It is assumed that execution is impossible. In the example shown in FIG. 22B, it is assumed that the mode transition lottery in each special figure variation game is not won.

  In the first special figure variation game based on the variation pattern P1, in the effect display device 21, the number of reserved memories after update triggered by the winning In2 is 2, and the number of reserved memories updated after triggered by the winning In3. Therefore, the second special effect is not executed at the time of each winning In2, In3.

  Further, in the second special figure variation game based on the variation pattern P5, in the effect display device 21, the winning In8 during the normal variation and the winning In9 during the normal reach production are not winnings exceeding the storage upper limit number of the reserved memory number. Therefore, the second special effect is not executed. Then, in the effect display device 21, when a winning In10 is made exceeding the storage upper limit number of the reserved memory number during the normal reach effect, the second special based on any of the content patterns Yb1 to Yb4 selected by the effect control CPU 31a. Production is performed. Further, in the effect display device 21, when the winning In11 is made exceeding the storage upper limit number of the reserved memory number during the super reach effect, the second based on any of the content patterns Yb1 to Yb4 selected by the effect control CPU 31a. A special performance is performed. In this way, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second special effect can be executed regardless of whether or not the super-reach effect is being performed if it is a special figure variation game that is determined to be executable.

  From the situation in which the second special effect is executed, the player can recognize that the gaming state is not shifted to the non-probable variation state in the special symbol variation game (decorative symbol variation game) this time (second time). Further, at this time, the player can recognize the jackpot expectation degree and the state maintenance expectation degree in the pending special figure variation game according to the type of the result image that forms the second result effect of the second special effect. In the second special effect of the present embodiment, the start hold ball that is the target of the second special effect is not notified, and therefore, when a plurality of special figure variation games are on hold, the second special effect is notified. It is difficult to recognize which special figure variation game is targeted for the big hit expectation degree and state maintenance expectation degree.

  In the effect display device 21, the second special effect is executed, even if the start winning ports 24 and 25 are awarded more than the storage upper limit of the number of reserved memories, 2 Special effects are not executed. Thereafter, in the third special-figure variation game (decorative symbol variation game) based on the variation pattern P2, a fall suggestion effect based on the effect pattern p2 may be executed, and the gaming state may have been shifted to the non-probable variation state. Is notified.

  As described above, in the first variable period T1 (while staying in the first variable mode M3 or the second variable mode M4), if the determination result of the positive variable fall determination is affirmative, the variable state is not changed. The game state is shifted from the probability change state to the non-probability change state without shifting to the state. Therefore, in the first special effect and the second special effect that are executed in the first variable period T1, there is a possibility that the game state is maintained in the probability change state without shifting to the non-probability change state as the state maintenance expectation degree. High and low are informed.

  Further, in the second variable period T2 (while staying in the first variable mode M3 or the second variable mode M4), when the determination result of the probability change fall determination is affirmative, the gaming state is changed from the probability change state to the non-probability change state. Simultaneously with the transition, the gaming state is transitioned from the variable state to the non-variable state. Therefore, in the first special effect and the second special effect that are executed in the second variable period T2, there is a high possibility that the game state will be maintained in the probability change state without shifting to the non-probability change state as the state maintenance expectation. Is notified of the possibility of the game state being maintained in the variable state without shifting to the non-variable state.

  Also, after the end of the variable state (while staying in the second non-variable mode M2), if the determination result of the probability change fall determination is affirmative, the gaming state is maintained from the positive variable state while being maintained in the non-variable state. Transition to non-probable state. Therefore, the first special effect and the second special effect that are executed during the stay in the second non-variable short mode M2 are maintained in the probable state without changing the gaming state to the non-probable state as the state maintenance expectation. The level of the possibility of being notified is notified.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the state maintenance expectation is notified by detecting the entrance of a game ball into each of the start winning ports 24 and 25 newly made after the special figure variation game is started. The first special effect is executed. For this reason, in order to execute the first special effect, it is necessary to continuously launch game balls and enter the game balls into the start winning ports 24 and 25. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest of the player who expects to continue the gaming state with a large profit while keeping the player to continuously launch the game ball.

  (2) The state transition control for setting the probability variation flag and the operation flag to “0” is executed according to the determination result of the probability variation fall determination executed using the value of the fall determination random number, and the probability variation fall determination is performed. The first special effect can be executed based on the determination result. Therefore, the first special effect based on whether or not the state transition control is executed can be executed more accurately.

  (3) The first special effect can be executed by the content patterns Ya1 to Ya4 in which different state maintenance expectation degrees are set. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of the state maintenance expectation according to the content of the first special effect, and to increase the player's expectation.

  (4) As a gaming state having a large profit (second gaming state), a gaming state to which at least one of a probability variation state and a shortage state (entrance rate improvement state) is given is set. Since both the probable change state and the change state are game states that have a large profit for the player, the player can play the game by notifying the state maintenance expectation regarding the game state by the first and second special effects. You can have a willingness to continue to launch the ball.

  (5) In the state where the reserved storage number (random number value) of the upper limit number of storage is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the first and second triggers are triggered by the detection of the entrance to each start winning opening 24, 25. The second special effect is executed. In general, in a state where the storage upper limit storage number is stored, even if the player enters the starting winning ports 24 and 25, the new storage number (random value) is not stored, Since the starting condition of the symbol variation game cannot be obtained, the game ball is often stopped. However, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game ball is made to be played by the player by causing the player to execute the first and second special effects in response to the detection of the ball entering each start winning opening 24, 25 exceeding the upper limit of storage. Can be motivated to continue.

  (6) The first special effect can be executed on condition that the super-reach effect execution period (= executable period) with a high degree of expectation of jackpot is in effect. In general, a player often stops launching a game ball when a super reach production with a high expectation level for a big hit is started. However, in the present invention, the player is motivated to continuously launch the game ball by executing the first special effect on the condition that the super reach effect is being executed (= executable period). Can do.

  (7) After the pre-fall determination is executed, the special figure variation game based on the value of the jackpot determination random number obtained with the same ball detection as the fall determination random number used for the pre-fall determination is ended During at least a part of the period until the start, a second special effect for informing the state maintenance expectation is executed triggered by the newly detected entry of the game ball into each of the start winning openings 24 and 25. The For this reason, in order to execute the second special effect, it is necessary to continuously launch a game ball and cause the game ball to enter the start winning ports 24 and 25. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest of the player who expects to continue the gaming state with a large profit while keeping the player to continuously launch the game ball.

  (8) By executing the pre-fall determination at the time of detecting the entrance to each start winning opening 24, 25, the execution period of the second special effect based on the determination result of the pre-fall determination is lengthened, and the player Can be improved for a long time.

  (9) By executing the pre-fall determination using the fall determination random number used for the probability change fall determination, the game state is changed from a gaming state with a large profit (probability change state or short change state) in the future. It is possible to accurately determine whether or not the game state is shifted to a small game state (non-probability change state or non-change state).

  (10) The second special effect is executed by the content patterns Yb1 to Yb4 in which different state maintenance expectation degrees are set. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player of the state maintenance expectation according to the content of the second special effect, and to increase the player's sense of expectation.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the game start process, the effect control CPU 31a always determines that the second special effect cannot be executed until the four special figure change games are completed, including the special figure change game in which the probability change end command is input. It may be.

  The main control CPU 30a may always end the variable state as well as the positive variable state at the same time when the determination result of the positive variable fall determination is affirmative. In this case, the game state to which the probability change state and the change state are given can be regarded as the second game state, and the game state to which the probability change state and the change state are not given can be grasped as the first game state.

The CPU 31a for effect control may set a part of the execution period of the super reach effect as the executable period (allowable period) of the first special effect.
The effect control CPU 31a may execute the first special effect during a period other than the execution period of the super reach effect, or may execute the first special effect in a special figure variation game that does not include the super reach effect. .

  The CPU 31a for effect control may set the executable period (allowable period) of the second special effect, and may execute the second special effect on the condition that it is during the period. For example, the executable period of the second special effect can be set to a part or all of the execution period of the super reach effect.

  The CPU 31a for effect control uses the first special effect and the second special effect in response to detection of entering the winning prize port 29 or each of the operation gates 28a and 28b in addition to or instead of the start winning ports 24 and 25. May be executed. Further, the production control CPU 31a is arranged on the game board 15, and detects entry to an out-port for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the award ports to the outside of the machine or a normal award port. As a trigger, the first special effect or the second special effect may be executed.

  The CPU 31a for effect control may cause the first special effect and the second special effect to be executed in response to an input of a hold designation command for designating a predetermined number or more of hold storage numbers. As the predetermined number of reserved storage numbers, for example, “2” or “3” smaller than the upper limit number of storage may be set.

  The effect control CPU 31a detects the entrance of a game ball to each newly started start winning port 24, 25 after the start of the special figure variation game, or each newly started start winning port 24, 25. The first special effect and the second special effect may be executed in response to detection of a game ball entering a different entrance (such as the big winning entrance 29 or the normal winning entrance).

  The effect control CPU 31a receives at least a part of the period from the time when each random number value is acquired in response to the detection of entering to the end of the special figure variation game based on the acquired random number value. The second special effect may be executed in response to the detection of the entry of a game ball into each of the start winning ports 24 and 25 newly made. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a may cause the second special effect to be executed in response to detection of a game ball entering a different entrance from the newly-started winning prize openings 24 and 25.

  The effect control CPU 31a refers to the values of all the prefetch commands stored in the effect control RAM 31c each time a special hold designation command is input, and whether or not the second special effect can be executed based on the reference result, and The content pattern may be determined and the second special effect may be executed. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a performs the second special effect during the interval time set between the special figure fluctuation game and the special figure fluctuation game when a plurality of special figure fluctuation games are continuously executed. May be executed.

The second special effect may be executed as one or more effects of an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect in a big hit game.
-You may change the production aspect of a 1st special production and a 2nd special production. For example, the first special effect and the second special effect may be executed by displaying on the effect display device 21 a video imitating “a shooting star is flowing” or a video imitating “a flower is opening”. Moreover, you may change the number of the content patterns of each special effect.

  The second special effect may be executed by changing the display mode of the hold image G displayed in the hold display areas 21a to 21d. In this case, the second special effect is a start hold that is a target for notifying the big hit expectation degree or the state maintenance expectation degree by changing only the hold image G corresponding to the start hold ball that is the target of the second special effect. You may perform by the aspect which alert | reports a ball | bowl to a player.

  The first special effect and the second special effect may be executed instead of or in addition to the effect display device 21 by outputting sound from the speaker 17 or emitting or blinking the decoration lamp 16. In this case, the decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17 function as effect execution means.

  When the special hold designation command is input during execution of the first special effect, the CPU 31a for effect control may start the first special effect overlapping with the first special effect being executed. The second special effect can be similarly changed.

  -The main control CPU 30a performs a pre-hit type determination to pre-determine a type of big hit (a special big hit symbol) based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution if the result of the pre-hit determination is positive. It is possible to generate a prefetch command that can be executed to identify the determination result. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a may cause the first special effect and the second special effect to be executed with the effect content corresponding to the type of jackpot (special jackpot symbol) that can be specified from the prefetch command.

-The mode of the mode effect may be changed. In addition, the number of effect modes may be changed, and may be embodied as a gaming machine 10 that does not execute a mode effect.
-You may change the type of jackpot. For example, you may provide the big hit which benefits the big hit game which set the prescribed number of rounds to 8, 12, and 16. In addition, in addition to or instead of the jackpot A with the maximum number of times of change being 100, the jackpot with the maximum number of times of change being 80 or 50 is provided as the number of times of change to be granted after the end of the jackpot game. May be. Moreover, you may provide the big hit which set 50 times or 80 times as the frequency | count of a branch. In addition, a jackpot that does not give a change state after the end of the big hit game may be provided, and after the big hit game ends, without setting the number of branches, the lottery end condition is set as the change end condition from the beginning and the change state is given. A big hit may be provided. Moreover, you may provide the non-probability change big hit which does not give a probability change state after completion | finish of a big hit game.

  -In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a may execute the probability change fall determination after the big hit determination. Further, the main control CPU 30a may always execute the probability change fall determination regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a sets the operation flag to “0” at the start of the special figure variation game instead of the end of the special figure variation game where the branch number termination condition or the number cut termination condition is satisfied. The state may be terminated. That is, the main control CPU 30a may set the operation flag to “0” in accordance with the execution of the special figure variation game with the upper limit number of times of change or the special figure change game with the number of times of branching, and end the variable state. .

  When the determination result of the probability change fall determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability change flag at the end of the special figure fluctuation game where the determination result of the probability change fall determination is affirmative (when the variation time has elapsed). “0” may be set. Further, “0” may be set to the probability variation flag in the special symbol start process in the next special symbol variation game.

-When the value of the operation flag is changed from “1” to “0” during a game per game, the main control CPU 30a may close the opening / closing blade 27 to end the game per game. .
・ In the variable state, compared to the non-variable state, the control to improve the winning probability of the lottery per base drawing from low probability to high probability, the fluctuation time of the base drawing game that derives the lottery result of lottery per base drawing ( One of control for shortening the average fluctuation time), control for increasing the number of times of opening and closing the blade 27 based on one winning in the lottery per common figure, and control for increasing the time for opening the one time of the opening and closing blade 27 You may comprise by control or the combination of several control.

The main control CPU 30a may execute the special figure variation game with a variation pattern that can specify a shorter variation time in the variable state than in the non-variable state.
The effect display device 21 may be embodied in the gaming machine 10 that derives the determination result of the jackpot determination (the lottery result of the jackpot lottery) based on the content of the display image, instead of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. In this case, an image imitating a character string such as “Big hit! Congratulations” can be used as the jackpot display result, and an image imitating a character string such as “Sorry!

  -The production control board 31 is a sub-control board, and separately from the production control board 31, the display control board that specially controls the production display device 21, the lamp control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and the speaker 17 An audio control board to be controlled may be provided. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a outputs the effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) selected in the game start process to the display control board, the lamp control board, and the sound control board so that each control board can be controlled in an integrated manner. Good. In this example, the sub control board, the display control board, the lamp control board, and the sound control board constitute sub control means.

-You may actualize to the gaming machine 10 which does not perform either a 1st special production and a 2nd special production.
The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine 10 that uses only special drawings.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) Before the start of the symbol variation game, the transition determination random number value acquired by using the same ball detection as the jackpot determination random number value used for the jackpot determination in the symbol variation game The state information control means further includes a pre-start transition determination means for executing a transition determination before start whether or not to execute the state transition control, and the effect execution control means determines the transition determination before the start. Based on the result, the effect execution means is controlled, and after the random number value is acquired by the random number acquisition means, the jackpot determination is executed using the value of the jackpot determination random number among the acquired random number values. A special notification effect for notifying the state maintenance expectation level is detected in at least a part of the period until the symbol variation game is finished, and a game ball entering the start opening is newly detected. Alternatively, it is possible to perform control that is triggered by the detection of a game ball entering a ball entrance different from the newly started entrance. Gaming machine.

  SW1... First start opening switch (entrance detection means, start detection means), SW2... Second start opening switch (entrance detection means, start detection means), 10... Pachinko machine (game machine), 21. Device (production execution means, display device), 24 ... first start winning port (starting port), 25 ... second starting winning port (starting port), 29 ... large winning port (special winning port), 30a ... for main control CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, state information control means, start period transition determination means, pre-start transition determination means, effect content determination means, specific effect state occurrence means), 30c ... main control RAM (state information storage means) , Random number storage means), 30d ... random number generator (random number generation means), 31a ... effect control CPU (effect execution control means, display effect control means, specific effect state generation means).

Claims (6)

If the result of the big hit determination whether or not the big hit is affirmative, a big hit game that opens the special winning opening is given after the end of the symbol variation game, and after the big hit game ends, the player is more than the first gaming state. In a gaming machine capable of controlling to give a second gaming state with a large profit,
As game state information that can specify a gaming state, first state information that can specify that the gaming state is the first gaming state, and a first state that can specify that the gaming state is the second gaming state. State information storage means capable of storing two-state information;
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere entering the start opening,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number value triggered by the incoming detection of the game ball by the incoming detection means, and storing the acquired random number value in a random number storage means;
A jackpot determination means for executing the jackpot determination using a value of a big hit determination random number among random numbers stored in the random number storage means when starting the symbol variation game;
In the state where the second state information is stored in the state information storage means, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination, the jackpot determination used for the jackpot determination in the symbol variation game When the game state is shifted from the second gaming state to the first gaming state using the random number value for transition determination among the random number values obtained by the same entrance detection as the random number value, the state information storage is performed. State information control means capable of executing state transition control for storing the first state information in the means;
The effect execution means is controlled based on whether or not the state information control means executes the state transition control, and the gaming state is maintained in the second gaming state without being shifted to the first gaming state. Production execution control means capable of performing a notification production to notify the state maintenance expectation degree indicating the level of possibility,
The effect execution control means detects the entrance of a game ball to the start port newly made after the start of the symbol variation game, or plays a game to a different entrance from the start port newly made. A game machine, wherein the notification effect is executed in response to detection of a ball entering. In the state where the second state information is stored in the state information storage means, when the symbol variation game is started, the same entrance as the value of the big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination in the symbol variation game It further includes a start period transition determination unit capable of executing a start period transition determination as to whether or not to cause the state information control unit to execute the state transition control using a value of a transition determination random number acquired upon detection.
The state information control means executes the state transition control when the determination result of the start period transition determination is affirmative;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect execution control unit causes the notification effect to be executed based on a determination result of the start period transition determination. The effect contents of the notification effect include a first effect content and a second effect content different from the first effect content,
The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein different state maintenance expectation degrees are set for the first effect content and the second effect content, respectively. The second gaming state includes a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability that is positively determined in the jackpot determination is changed to a higher probability than the jackpot probability in the first gaming state, and the entrance rate of the game ball to the start opening Is a gaming state to which at least one of the entrance rate improvement states that are improved than the entrance rate in the first gaming state is given,
The first game state is a non-probability variation state to which the probability variation state is not given and is a non-entry rate improvement state to which the entry rate improvement state is not given. The game machine of any one of 1-3. The random number acquisition means stores the random number value in the random number storage means up to a predetermined storage upper limit number,
The production execution control means, when the random number of the storage upper limit number is stored in the random number storage means, the notification effect is triggered by the detection of a game ball entering the start port. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is executed. Effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination;
Display effect control means capable of controlling the display device based on the effect content determined by the effect content determination means, and capable of performing control to execute a display effect associated with the symbol variation game,
The display content of the display effect includes a first display effect content and a second display effect content different from the first display effect content, and the second display effect content is more than the first display effect content. A high jackpot expectation is set,
The said effect execution control means performs the said notification effect on condition that it is in the permissible period in the execution period of the display effect by the said 2nd display effect content, The any one of Claims 1-5 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described in 1.