JP2014104245A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a limiter function to limit continuous occurrence of an advantageous state and creating a new game property.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: pattern variation game executing means for performing a drawing pattern variable game to stop and display a drawing pattern after the pattern was variably displayed; winning game executing means for performing a winning game when the result of the pattern variation game wins; advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, in which a pattern variable game can be advanced under an advantageous condition at each end of the winning game till the execution frequency of the winning game reaches a predetermined limit number; execution mode determining means for determining the execution mode of the winning game corresponding to that win, in the case where the result of the pattern variation game wins; and condition fixing means for fixing a predetermined condition for deciding the execution mode of the winning game, which is performed till the execution number of the winning game reaches a limit number, when a first win occurs.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, an advantageous state (a state in which an open time extension function, a probability variation function, or the like is activated) in which a symbol variation game can be advantageously advanced after a winning game has been performed has been generated. In addition, among gaming machines that generate an advantageous state after the winning game is completed, an advantageous state is generated after the end of each winning game until the predetermined multiple winning games are executed, Is known to have a “limiter function” that limits the continuous occurrence of the advantageous state over a long period of time (see Patent Document 1). For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to operate the limiter function based on the total number of rounds of all big hit games in the advantageous state (during the probability variation state).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-9116

  However, the limiter function as described above is well known by being installed in many gaming machines, and it is difficult to further improve the gaming fun of gaming machines with the same configuration as before.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to create a new game characteristic and enhance a game entertainment interest with respect to a gaming machine having a limiter function for restricting continuous occurrence of advantageous states.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A symbol variable game execution means for performing a symbol variable game to stop display after the symbol display is variably displayed on the symbol display device;
When the result of the symbol variation game is a hit, a hit game execution means for performing a hit game advantageous to the player;
Advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state in which the symbol-variable game can be progressed on a condition more advantageous than the normal state every time the winning game is completed until the number of executions of the winning game reaches a predetermined limit number When,
Execution mode determining means for determining, when a result of the symbol variation game is a win, an execution mode of the hit game related to the hit based on a predetermined condition;
The predetermined condition for the execution mode determination means to determine the execution mode of the winning game that is performed until the number of times of execution of the winning game reaches the limit number of times is determined. A condition confirmation means for confirming when an initial hit is triggered,
It is characterized by having.

  As a result, in a gaming machine having a limiter function that restricts the continuous generation of advantageous states, the conditions for determining the execution mode of the hit game until the “last hit” that triggers the operation of the limiter function is the continuous generation of advantageous states. It is possible to create a new game characteristic that is finalized at the “first hit” stage that is the start opportunity of the game. In other words, when the “first win” occurs, the expected profit amount (scheduled profit amount) to be given to the player is determined by the end of the “continuous period of advantageous state” triggered by the “first hit” Therefore, it is possible to create a game characteristic in which “first hit” is the main point in favoring the game.

In the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The condition determining means determines the predetermined condition for each winning game until the number of executions of the winning game reaches the limit number.

  As a result, the conditions for determining the mode of execution of the winning game from the “first hit” that triggers the continuous occurrence of the advantageous state to the “last hit” that triggers the operation of the limiter function are Since it can be determined individually for each game unit, it is possible to vary the execution mode of each hit game performed from “first win” to “last win”. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the execution mode of each winning game from “first hit” to “final hit” (until the end of the continuous occurrence period of the advantageous state). In addition, by diversifying the execution mode of each winning game in this way, it is possible to prevent the game from “first hit” to “last hit” from becoming monotonous.

In the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the result of the symbol variation game is a win, a plurality of types of hit symbols are provided as symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device,
A symbol determining means for determining the winning symbol based on a symbol table selected from a plurality of symbol tables having different allocation rates of the plurality of symbol winning symbols;
The symbol variable game execution means is configured to stop and display the winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means on the symbol display device when the result of the symbol variable game is a win.
The execution mode determining means is configured to determine the execution mode of the winning game based on the type of winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
The condition determining means uses the symbol table used by the symbol determining means to determine the winning symbol with respect to hits that occur until the number of executions of the winning game reaches the limit number of times. It is characterized in that the predetermined condition is determined by selecting from among them.

  In a configuration in which a winning symbol is determined using a symbol table selected from a plurality of symbol tables having different winning symbol distribution rates, a limiter is generated when the first hit that triggers the continuous occurrence of an advantageous state occurs. By determining the symbol table used until the last time when the function is activated, a predetermined condition for determining the execution mode of the winning game can be determined. This makes it possible to create a new game characteristic of a gaming machine having a limiter function by using a basic configuration (control) in which the execution mode of the winning game is determined based on the type of winning symbol.

In the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the result of the symbol variation game is a win, a plurality of types of hit symbols are provided as symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device,
A symbol determining means for determining the winning symbol based on a symbol table in which a distribution rate of the multiple types of winning symbols is defined by associating each of the multiple types of winning symbols with a predetermined symbol determination value;
The symbol variable game execution means is configured to stop and display the winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means on the symbol display device when the result of the symbol variable game is a win.
The execution mode determining means is configured to determine the execution mode of the winning game based on the type of winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
The condition determining means obtains the symbol determination value used by the symbol determining means to determine the winning symbol with respect to hits that occur until the number of executions of the winning game reaches the limit number of times, The predetermined condition is determined.

  In a configuration in which a winning symbol is determined using a symbol table in which each symbol of a plurality of types of symbols is associated with a predetermined symbol determination value and a distribution rate of the multiple types of winning symbols is defined, continuous occurrence of advantageous states starts. When the “first hit” that triggers the occurrence, the predetermined condition for determining the execution mode of the hit game can be determined by determining the symbol judgment value used until the last hit that triggers the operation of the limiter function. it can. This makes it possible to create a new game characteristic of a gaming machine having a limiter function by using a basic configuration (control) in which the execution mode of the winning game is determined based on the type of winning symbol.

In the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention is
After the predetermined condition is determined by the condition determining means, there is provided an effect execution means for executing an effect according to the predetermined condition until the number of times of execution of the winning game reaches the limit number of times.

  As a result, in a gaming machine having a limiter function that restricts the continuous occurrence of advantageous states, at least the “first hit” effect that reflects the execution mode of the big hit game scheduled to be executed by the end of the continuous occurrence period of the advantageous state. It can be performed from the time of occurrence, and by using such an effect, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest until the limiter function is activated.

  According to the above configuration of the present invention, it is possible to create a new game characteristic of a gaming machine having a limiter function that restricts the continuous occurrence of advantageous states, and as a result, enhances the gaming interest of the gaming machine having the limiter function. be able to.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit symbol determination table. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit symbol selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a design fluctuation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol determination table of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation display process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit symbol selection process of 2nd Example.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 3a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 3b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 3a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit. Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. A first effect button 8 is provided at the center of the upper surface of the upper plate part 6, and a CR operation part 9 is provided on the right side. The effect button 8 includes a middle button 8a, a left button 8b provided on the left side of the middle button 8a, and a right button 8c provided on the right side of the middle button 8a.

  The CR operation unit 9 is used to operate the prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 9a for requesting the return of the prepaid card and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card. Is displayed, and a ball lending button 9c for requesting lending of game balls is provided.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a launching handle 10 is provided for a player to operate a launching unit (not shown). The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 11a to 11d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 11 a to 11 d include upper speakers 11 a and 11 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 11 c and 11 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, a big winning device 33, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, a first decorative member 50, and a second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In this embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 28a, and a game ball entering the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 4) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 4) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 4), and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display device 61 and a second special symbol display device 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display device 51 is composed of one LED, and the normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display device 51, normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display device 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after the predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits in the normal symbol display mode or the dismissed normal symbol display mode. Stopped display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a first opening pattern (short-time opening pattern) in which a first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. ) Is set, and when the open time extension function is activated, a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, and whether or not to activate the second start port 28b. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display device 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display device 62 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description refers to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following description, when “special symbol reserve number” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to both “first special symbol reserve number” and “second special symbol reserve number”. To do.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 is composed of seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are respectively displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display device 61 and the 2nd special symbol display device 62, a specific combination is set as a jackpot symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 28a, the first special symbol display device 61 starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has passed, the first special symbol is either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. In addition, when the game ball enters the second start port 28b, the second special symbol starts to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 62, and after the predetermined time elapses, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or an off symbol. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a, and the second value acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 28b. Special symbol determination values are provided. The first special symbol judgment value includes a first special symbol success / failure judgment value used for the first special symbol success / failure judgment as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a jackpot symbol judgment for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol. And a first reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. A second symbol determination value used for jackpot symbol determination and a second reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect are included.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, a first special symbol success / failure determination value, a first symbol determination value, and a first reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is a main control. Is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the unit 200. In addition, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, and a second reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is It is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value, symbol judgment value, reach judgment value) is generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a software random number counter. can do.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start opening 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value). In the present embodiment, since the first symbol determination value and the first reach determination value are obtained together with the first special symbol determination value based on the game ball entering the first start port 28a, the first special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored first symbol determination values and first reach determination values. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value). In the present embodiment, since the second symbol determination value and the second reach determination value are acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure determination value based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored second symbol determination values and second reach determination values. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol variable game is completed, the next symbol variable game can be executed. Then, in a state where the symbol variable game can be executed, the presence of one or more first special symbol hold satisfies the execution condition of the symbol variable game of the first special symbol, and one or more second special symbol hold By being present, the execution condition of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is established.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a second special symbol priority variation process in which the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are “1 or more”, the second special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner over the first special symbol. The reservation of the symbol is preferentially consumed. When the first special symbol reservation count is “1 or more” and the second special symbol reservation count is “zero”, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determining whether or not the special symbol is obtained, and the special symbol success / failure acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the judgment value matches the big hit value, it becomes “big hit”, and when it does not match, it becomes “out”. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 61 is determined as the big hit symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be off, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is determined as the off symbol. Similarly, if it is determined that the second special symbol is determined to be a big win, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is determined to be a big hit symbol, and the second special symbol is determined to be incorrect. When it is determined that the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is stopped, the symbol is determined to be removed.

  The jackpot symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is determined by the “hit symbol determination” executed using a jackpot symbol determination table in which the symbol determination value and the jackpot type (the jackpot symbol) are associated in advance. It is determined. FIG. 3 shows a jackpot symbol determination table. In this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbol determination tables A to C having different types of jackpot symbol allocation rates are provided. FIG. 3A shows the jackpot symbol determination table A, and FIG. The jackpot symbol determination table B is shown, and FIG. 3C shows the jackpot symbol determination table C.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, there are provided four types of big hits including “5R probability big hit”, “15R probability big hit”, “5R normal big hit”, and “15R normal big hit”. “5R Probable Big Hit” corresponds to “5R Probable Big Hit”, “15R Probable Big Win” corresponds to “15R Probable Big Win”, “5R Normal Big Win” corresponds to “5R Normal Big”, and “15R “Normal big hit” corresponds to “15R normal big hit symbol”.

  When either “5R probability variable big hit” or “5R normal big hit” occurs, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the big hit game is 5 rounds, and either “15R positive variable big hit” or “15R normal big hit” occurs. In this case, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the big hit game is 15 rounds. In addition, when either “5R probability big hit” or “15R probability big hit” occurs, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game ends, and either “5R normal big hit” or “15R normal big hit” occurs. In such a case, the probability variation function does not operate after the big hit game ends. The maximum number of consecutive rounds and the probability variation function of the jackpot game will be described later.

  In the big hit symbol determination performed when the big hit occurs, the symbol determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28 using one big hit symbol determination table selected from the big hit symbol determination tables A to C is used. Which jackpot type (big hit symbol) is determined is determined, and the big hit symbol is determined based on the determination result. In the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs in an uncertain change state in which the probability variation function is not activated, the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A. And, if the big hit that occurred in the non-probability change state is the probability change big hit (5R probability change big hit or 15R probability change big hit), the big hit symbol judgment table used for each big hit during the extended period where the probability change big hit can be generated continuously Is determined in advance from the jackpot symbol determination tables A to C. This point will be described later.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table A (FIG. 3 (a)), “0-29” is “5R probability variation big hit” and “30-59” is “0-99” out of 100 symbol determination values (symbols). “15R probability variable big hit”, “60 to 89” are assigned to “5R normal big hit”, and “90 to 99” are assigned to “15R normal big hit”, respectively. The distribution rate of “probable big hit” is set to 30%, the distribution rate of “5R normal big hit” is set to 20%, and the distribution rate of “15R normal big hit” is set to 20%. In the big hit symbol determination table B (FIG. 3B), “0 to 59” of “0 to 99” of 100 symbol determination values (symbol random numbers) are “15R probability variable big hit” and “60 to 99”. Are assigned to “15R normal big hit”, the distribution rate of “15R probable big hit” is set to 60%, and the distribution rate of “15R normal big hit” is set to 40%. Also, in the big hit symbol determination table C (FIG. 3C), “0 to 59” out of 100 symbol determination values (symbol random numbers) “0 to 99” are “5R probability variable big hit” and “60 to 99”. Are assigned to “5R normal big hit”, the distribution rate of “5R probability big hit” is set to 60%, and the distribution rate of “5R normal big hit” is set to 40%. For this reason, when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A, the big hit of any of “5R probability variable big hit”, “15R probability variable big hit”, “5R normal big hit” and “15R normal big hit” When the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table B, either of the big hits of “15R probability variation big hit” or “15R normal big hit” occurs, and the big hit symbol is determined using the big hit symbol determination table C When the symbol determination is performed, either of “5R probability variation big hit” and “5R normal big hit” will occur.

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by variation pattern determination using a variation pattern determination value from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol validity determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected and used according to the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, and when the special symbol success / failure determination result is out of the range. And a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” that does not involve reach variation and a “reach variation pattern with reach” that involves reach variation. The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence or absence of reach variation is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop of first special symbol Determination of symbol, determination of stop symbol of second special symbol, change display and stop display of first special symbol, change display and stop display of second special symbol, priority change of second special symbol will be described later. 200.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 Starts a big hit game (special game) that is relatively advantageous to the player. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning device 33 is operated, in other words, the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed a plurality of times, so that the game balls to the big winning opening 33a are opened. It gives a player a profit (prize ball) for entering the ball. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out in accordance with the game balls entering the big prize opening 33a. In other words, the game ball that has entered the grand prize winning port 33a is detected by passing the game ball with the big winning port entrance ball detection switch 33s (not shown) disposed in the big prize winning port 33a. Will be paid out.

  Then, with the start of the big hit game, the big winning device 33 is continuously operated, and the big winning opening / closing operation for switching the big winning port 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times. Due to the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). In the case where one round game is performed from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the maximum number of consecutive rounds in which the big hit game can be continued is set.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games having different maximum number of consecutive rounds are provided. Specifically, a “5R jackpot game” with a maximum continuation round number of 5 rounds and a “15R jackpot game” with a maximum continuation round number of 15 rounds are provided. In these jackpot games, the execution mode of the jackpot game differs depending on the maximum number of consecutive rounds.

  As described above, the type of jackpot is determined based on the result of jackpot symbol determination (type of jackpot symbol) using the symbol determination values (first symbol determination value, second symbol determination value). Specifically, when either “5R probability variable big hit symbol” or “5R normal big hit symbol” is set as the special symbol stop symbol, “5R big hit game” is executed, and “15R probability variable big hit symbol” is executed. When either of “15R normal jackpot symbol” is set, “15R jackpot game” is executed. Thus, the execution mode of the jackpot game (the maximum number of consecutive rounds) is determined based on the result of jackpot symbol determination (type of jackpot symbol).

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A shown in FIG. 3A, either “5R big hit game” or “15R big hit game” is executed. When the jackpot symbol determination is performed using the jackpot symbol determination table B shown in (b), only “15R jackpot game” is executed, and the jackpot symbol determination table C shown in FIG. When the determination is made, only “5R big hit game” is executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol determination using the jackpot symbol determination table B is most advantageous for the player. Subsequently, the jackpot symbol determination using the jackpot symbol determination table A, the jackpot symbol determination In the order of jackpot symbol determination using the table C, the advantage for the player is low.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated to be in an advantageous state (the “non-probable state with electric support” or “the positive change with electric support” described later) Status "etc.) is started. In the advantageous state in which the variable time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated, the symbol variation game can be advanced under conditions that are more advantageous than the normal state in which these functions are not activated. Here, as advantageous states, (a) a state in which all of the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated (an electric power support with a certain variation state), (b) the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function Among the probability variation functions, only the probability variation function is activated (the probability variation state without electric support), (c) only the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function among the variation time shortening function, the opening time extending function and the probability varying function. Can be exemplified (a state of electric support and a non-probable change state). The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. Further, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the probability variation function is activated after the end of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, when either “5R normal big hit symbol” or “15R normal big hit symbol” is set as the special symbol stop symbol, “normal big hit” that does not activate the probability variation function after the big hit game ends. When “5R probability variation big hit symbol” and “15R probability variation big hit symbol” are set, “probability big hit” that activates the probability variation function after the big hit game ends is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each jackpot symbol determination table A to C includes both a probability variation jackpot symbol and a normal jackpot symbol, and even if the jackpot symbol determination is performed using any jackpot symbol determination table, Usually, either a big hit or a probable big hit occurs. In each of the jackpot symbol determination tables A to C, the symbol determination value of “0 to 59” is assigned to the probability variation jackpot symbol, and the symbol determination value of “60 to 99” is allocated to the normal jackpot symbol. For this reason, in this embodiment, the probability (probability change entry rate) that the probability variation function is activated after the end of the big hit game is 60%.

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a normal jackpot symbol (5R normal jackpot symbol or 15R normal jackpot symbol), after the jackpot game is over, without changing the probability variation function, The open time extension function is activated, and the “non-probable change state with electric support” is started. The uncertain change state with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds), which is the normal setting time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). The non-probable change state with electric support is configured to continue until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 in this example) after the big hit game ends.

  Also, if the special symbol stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol (5R probable big hit symbol or 15R probable big hit symbol), after the big hit game is over, activate the probability variation function, variation time shortening function and open time extension function. , “Electric support and reliable change state” is started. A jackpot game started by a probable jackpot game is also referred to as a “probable jackpot game”. The probability variation state with the electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this state, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, that is, a special bonus, together with the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function. The probability variation function is activated to increase the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The probability variation state with the electric support is configured to continue until the next jackpot game is started after the jackpot game ends.

  During the operation of the probability variation function, the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased increases the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is successful will be a jackpot. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not in operation, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low (in this embodiment, 1/200). When the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is high (in this embodiment, 1/20). )

  In this embodiment, when a “probability big hit” occurs in a non-probability change state, a probabilistic state is generated after each big hit game is completed until a predetermined plurality of big hit games are executed, and the predetermined multiple big hit games are completed. After that, a “probability change limiter function (advantageous state limiting means)” for limiting the occurrence of the probability change state is provided. The probability variation limiter function is activated when the number of continuous executions of the probability variation big hit game reaches a predetermined limit number (5 times in this embodiment). In other words, in this embodiment, the period from the start of the first probability variation big hit game, which becomes the trigger for the probability variation function, to the end of the fifth probability variation big hit game, which becomes the trigger for the probability variation limiter function, is the probability variation big hit. It is a “long-span period” that can occur continuously.

  In the consecutive villa period, if the result of jackpot symbol determination during the non-probability variation state is the probability variation jackpot symbol (5R probability variation jackpot symbol, 15R probability variation jackpot symbol), if the probability variation jackpot game is executed, including that Until the bonus game is executed multiple times (5 times in this embodiment), the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the probabilistic bonus game every time the result of the special symbol success / failure determination results in the jackpot game. Repeatedly generate a probabilistic state with support. When the probability variation big hit game is executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probability variation big hit symbol in the non-probability variation state, the probability variation limiter count (number of consecutive occurrences per probability variation big hit) is started, and after the probability variation big hit game When a big hit game is newly executed in the probability variation state with the electric support generated, the probability variation limiter count is updated (in this embodiment, “+1”). Until the probability variation limiter reaches the limit number (5 in this embodiment), the probability variation state with electric support is generated after each big hit game is over.

  The probability variation limiter function is activated when the probability variation limiter reaches the limit number, and it is prohibited to generate a certain variation state with electric support after the big hit game ends. Specifically, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit after the probability variation limiter reaches the limit number, the special symbol is stopped with the normal big hit symbol (5R normal big hit symbol, 15R normal big hit symbol). In addition, there is an electric support after the big hit game ends, and an uncertain change state is generated.

  In this embodiment, in the jackpot symbol determination performed during the non-probability change state (the jackpot symbol determination performed in the first jackpot), the stop symbol of the special symbol is based on the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination or the normal bonus symbol Set to symbol. In the jackpot symbol determination performed during the probability change state (the jackpot symbol determination performed in the second or subsequent jackpot during the consecutive resort period), it is related to the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination until the probability variation limiter reaches the limit number. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is set to the probability variation jackpot symbol and the probability variation limiter reaches the limit number, the stop symbol of the special symbol is set to the normal jackpot symbol regardless of the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination. It should be noted that the maximum number of consecutive rounds of jackpot game that is performed until the probability variation limiter reaches the limit number is set based on the result of jackpot symbol determination.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbol determination tables A to C are provided, and a jackpot symbol determination table is selected using the jackpot symbol determination table selected from these jackpot symbol determination tables A to C. Is done. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol determination table used for the first jackpot is fixed to the jackpot symbol determination table A. When the first probability variation big hit (first hit) that triggers the operation of the probability variation function occurs, each big hit (2-5 times) including the final big hit (final hit) that acts as the trigger of the probability variation limiter function The jackpot symbol determination table that is set corresponding to the jackpot symbol determination table A to C is selected in advance and determined.

  In the selection process of the big hit symbol determination table that is performed when the first probability change big hit occurs, the big hit symbol determination table A → the big hit symbol determination table B → the big hit symbol determination table C → the big hit symbol determination table A →... The jackpot symbol determination tables A to C may be selected in turn, or a lottery using a determination value (hardware random number, software random number) acquired from a random number counter is used for each jackpot symbol determination table. You may select at random.

  As described above, when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A, either the 5R big hit game or the 15R big hit game is executed, and the big hit symbol determination table B is used to perform the big hit symbol determination. In the case where only the 15R jackpot game is executed, only the 5R jackpot game is executed when the jackpot symbol determination is performed using the jackpot symbol determination table C. In other words, since the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the jackpot game is specified by the type of the jackpot symbol determination table, the jackpot symbol determination table is a condition used to determine the execution mode (maximum number of consecutive rounds) of the jackpot game. Therefore, in order to determine the execution mode of each big hit game until the probability variation limiter function is activated by determining the big hit symbol determination table corresponding to each big hit until the probability variation limiter function is activated when the first probability variation big hit occurs. These conditions will be determined when the first probability change big hit occurs.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a symbol change effect is provided on the effect display device 25 in association with the symbol change game of the special symbol performed using the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62. Done. As the symbol variation effect, for example, the effect symbol consisting of a number symbol is varied in conjunction with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display device 62. Examples thereof include a variable display effect to be displayed and a reach effect performed during variable display of the effect symbol. Note that there are a plurality of types of such effects, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect symbol display unit 25a for displaying effect symbols. This effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 62. Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the part excluding the effect symbol display unit 25a is a background display area in which various background images including characters, figures, symbols, characters, and the like are displayed. The effect symbol display unit 25a and the background display area constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In the present embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting of “1” to “9” is used as the effect symbol, and the effect symbol display unit 25a displays the right symbol display unit on which the left symbol is displayed and the middle symbol. The middle symbol display area and the left symbol display area on which the right symbol is displayed are composed of three symbol display areas. The effect symbol display unit 25a has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display unit, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  The effect symbol starts when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display, and when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the symbols, the effect symbol Is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the effect symbol, a symbol combination having the same three digits corresponds to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and the other symbol combinations correspond to the special symbol missing symbol.

  The determination of the variation pattern (variation pattern) and stop symbol of the effect symbol is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. . Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 randomly determines the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. Based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. The special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop pattern of is decided at random. Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 260 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a.

  Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, a hold display effect for displaying the number of special symbols held and a jackpot game effect accompanying the progress of the jackpot game during the jackpot game are performed. The jackpot game effect includes a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect executed during the jackpot game, a jackpot game end effect (ending effect) executed at the end of the jackpot game, etc. . These jackpot game effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit occurs in the non-probability change state (when the first probability variation big hit occurs), the big hit symbol determination table corresponding to each big hit during the extended period is fixed, The conditions for determining the execution mode (the maximum number of consecutive rounds) of each jackpot game during the villa period are determined when the first probability change jackpot occurs. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the confirmed jackpot symbol determination table can be reflected in the effect contents of the symbol variation effect and the jackpot game effect executed during the consecutive resort period. For example, when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A, since either the 5R big hit game or the 15R big hit game is executed, the execution mode of the big hit game started by the stop display of the big hit symbol Can be performed. Further, when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table B, only the 15R big hit game is executed, so the execution mode of the big hit game started by the stop display of the big hit symbol becomes the 15R big hit game. It is possible to perform a design variation effect that suggests that. Further, when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table C, only the 5R big hit game is executed, so the execution mode of the big hit game started by the stop display of the big hit symbol becomes the 5R big hit game. It is possible to perform a design variation effect that suggests that.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the extended villa period, the extended villa related effects are executed based on the confirmed jackpot symbol determination table. The recreation related effects include the “Achievable Prize Ball Amount Notification Notification Effect” for notifying the amount of award balls that a player can acquire before the end of the extended period, and the time required for the end of the extended period. A “rensou period notice notice effect” to be notified is executed. The acquirable prize ball amount notice notification effect can be realized, for example, by displaying on the display area V of the effect display device 25 such that “Award winning balls can be acquired by the end of the retreat”! In addition, the extended period notice notification effect can be realized by displaying, for example, “until the extended range ends *** seconds” in the display area V of the effect display device 25. The acquirable award ball amount notice notification effect and the extended villa period notice notification effect can be executed in the symbol variation effect and the jackpot game effect.

  The contents of the award winning ball notice announcement effect and the extended villa period notice announcement effect are determined based on the jackpot symbol determination table set for each jackpot. For example, in the jackpot for which the jackpot symbol determination table B is set, the maximum continuation round number of the jackpot game is 15 rounds, and in the jackpot for which the jackpot symbol determination table C is set, the maximum continuation round number of the jackpot game is 5 rounds. . For this reason, the acquirable prize ball amount in the big hit game can be calculated by multiplying the acquirable prize ball amount per round by the maximum number of consecutive rounds. Then, by calculating the amount of winning balls that can be obtained in each jackpot game executed during the consecutive resort period, the amount of winning balls that can be acquired during the consecutive resort period can be calculated. Further, the time required for the big hit game can be calculated by multiplying the time required for the game per round by the maximum number of continuous rounds. Then, by calculating the time required for each jackpot game executed during the extended game period, the time required for the extended game period to end can be calculated. Based on these calculation results, it is necessary for the “Achievable Prize Ball Amount Notification Notification Effect” to notify the player of the amount of award balls that can be acquired before the end of the extended period, or until the extended period ends. A “renso-so period notice notice effect” for notifying the time is realized.

  The sub-control unit 260 determines the contents of the awardable ball amount notice notification effect and the extended villa period notice notification effect. Specifically, the main control unit 200 determines a jackpot symbol determination table to be set for each jackpot during the extended game period when the first probability variation jackpot occurs, and then designates the jackpot symbol determination table. A table designation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260. Then, based on the jackpot symbol determination table designated by the symbol determination table designation command received from the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 produces the acquirable winning ball amount notice notification effect and the extended villa period notice notification effect. Determine the content.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main body to determine whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is determined by the determination program stored in the ROM. . Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, start-port entrance detection switches 28 s and 28 t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33 s, and these signals are input to the main control unit 200. Is configured to do. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51, special symbol display devices 61 and 62, a start port solenoid 28c, and a big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is output. .

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 11a to 11d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 11a to 11d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, a first effect button 8 (middle button 8a, left button 8b, right button 8c) and a second effect button 9 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via an effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 receives various commands from the main control unit 200, the first effect button 8 (the middle button 8a, the left button 8b, the right button 8c) and the second effect button 9 (reception of a variation pattern designation command, the first effect). Based on button operation signal input, second effect button operation signal input, etc., selection / execution processing of various LED / lamp lighting / flashing patterns, and selection of sound effect data output from the speakers 11a to 11d An output process, a process for selecting a symbol variation effect execution pattern (effect pattern) on the effect display device 25, a symbol variation effect execution process based on the execution pattern, and the like are performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 4 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 4 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), various switch states are detected, various determination values (random number counters) are updated, prize ball payout control and the like are performed. In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, a normal symbol success / failure determination is performed. The normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 2) determines whether the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the normal symbol display mode or whether it is stopped and displayed in the off-normal symbol display mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 28b is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed, and if the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won at the second starting port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 6A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first start port 28a has been won (a game ball has entered) (S501a). If it is determined that the first start port 28a has not been won (S501a: NO), The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start port 28a has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol determination value, a first symbol determination value, a first reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 28b has been won (S501d). If it is determined that the second start port 28b has not been won (S501d: NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port 28b has been won (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501e: YES), the second special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501f). The second special symbol determination value includes a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, a second reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 8 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, the special symbol success / failure determination value stored in the predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 in the processing of S501c and S501f (FIG. 7) is read out (S540). Then, the special symbol determination is made (S541). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol determination (S541) is a big hit (S542). As a result, if it is determined that the game is a big hit (S542: YES), a big hit variation pattern is selected from the big hit variation pattern table (S543), and a big hit symbol selection process is executed (S544). Here, the jackpot symbol selection process (S544) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, among the symbol determination values (first symbol determination value, second symbol determination value) stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 in the processing of S501c and S501f (FIG. 7). The previously stored one is read (S544a), and the jackpot symbol determination is performed based on the read symbol determination value and the jackpot symbol determination table (S544b). In the processing of S544b, when a big hit occurs in a non-probable change state, the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A. When the second and subsequent big hits following the first probability change big hit occur, the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table set in the processing of S544f described later when the first probability change big hit occurs.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to OFF (whether or not the probability variation function is inactive) (S544c). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (the probability variation function is in operation) (S544c: NO), it is determined that the second or subsequent big hit following the first probability variation big hit. Since this is possible, the process proceeds to S544h. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to OFF (the probability variation function is inactive) (S544c: NO), the determination result of the big hit symbol determination performed in S544b is the probability variation big hit symbol. It is determined whether or not (S544d).

  As a result, when it is determined that the determination result of the big hit symbol determination is not the probability variation big hit symbol (S544d: NO), the special symbol stop symbol is determined as the normal big hit symbol (S544e). On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit symbol determination result is a probability variation big hit symbol (S544d: YES), it can be determined that it is the first probability variation big hit, so for each big hit until the probability variation limiter function is activated. The jackpot symbol determination table set in the above is selected from the jackpot symbol determination tables A to C and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S544f). As a result, when the first probability change big hit occurs, the big hit symbol determination table used for the second to fifth big hits during the consecutive resort period is fixed. Then, a symbol determination table designation command for designating a jackpot symbol determination table used for each of the second to fifth jackpots during the consecutive resort period is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S544g).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation limiter counter is less than 5 (S544h). The counter for probability variation limiter is a counter for counting the number of probability variation limiters (the number of consecutive occurrences per probability variation large). The counter for probability variation limiter of this embodiment has an initial value of “0”, and is configured as an addition type counter that is incremented by “1” every time a big hit occurs.

  As a result of the determination processing in S544h, if it is determined that the probability variation limiter counter is less than 5 (S544h: YES), the number of consecutive occurrences per probability variation large has not reached 5, so the probability variation limiter counter is “1” is added (S544i), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined as the probability variation big hit symbol (S544j). As a result, in the first probability variation big hit, the probability variation big hit occurs according to the result of the big hit symbol determination, and in the second and subsequent big hits, the probability variation big hit occurs regardless of the result of the big hit symbol determination.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation limiter counter is not less than 5 (5) (S544h: NO), the probability variation limiter function is activated, so the probability variation limiter counter is reset (S544k) and the special symbol is displayed. The stop symbol is determined to be a normal jackpot symbol (S544l). As a result, when the probability variation limiter function is activated, a big hit usually occurs regardless of the result of the big hit symbol determination.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8, if it is determined that the result of the determination processing in S542 is not a big hit (S542: NO), a deviation variation pattern is selected (S545), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is changed to a symbol that is out of place. Determine (S546).

  Next, according to the variation pattern determined by the processing of S543 and S545 and the stop symbol determined by the processing of S544 and S546, the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 displays the special symbol variation display. Start (S547). Then, the special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 (S548), and a symbol change start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S549). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the processing of S543 or S545, and the special symbol information designation command is for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol determined in the processing of S544 or S546. It is a command to do. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is a big hit symbol (FIG. 6 ( b) S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S515: YES), the gaming state at the start of the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S516). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S521: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S525).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S525 is “zero” (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S526: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S526). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S527), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S528).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S529). Upon receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state) on the effect display device 25. Processing to display in area V is performed.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, if the big hit game being executed is “5R big hit game”, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached the maximum number of consecutive rounds “5 rounds”. Determines whether the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds”, which is the maximum number of consecutive rounds. When the number of rounds reaches “5 rounds” or “15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608), and a round number designation command for designating the number of round games to be newly started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S610). Here, the big hit game end process (S610) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the jackpot game flag is set to OFF (S610a), and a jackpot game end designation command indicating the end of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S610b).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S610c). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S610c: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S610d). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S610e). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit (S610c: NO), “100” is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S610f).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S610g), and the open extension flag is set to ON (S610h). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a game state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S610i).

  Next, various effect processes executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the CPU 260b mounted on the sub-control board 260a is based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub-control board 260a). And a process executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). It is.

  In the symbol variation effect process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12, first, a symbol variation start command (a variation pattern designation command and a stop information designation command) transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the process of S549 (see FIG. 8). ) Is received (S700).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S700: NO), the process proceeds to S705. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S700: YES), it is determined whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S701). The result of the special symbol success / failure determination can be determined based on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the type of stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the stop information designation command.

  As a result, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S701: YES), the jackpot effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is selected based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, Based on the stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command, the winning symbol hit stop symbol is selected (S702). On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit (S701: NO), a symbol variation effect off-effect pattern is selected based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the stop symbol is selected. Based on the stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the designation command, the stop symbol of the off-stage effect symbol is selected (S703).

  In the effect variation pattern selection processing in S702 and S703, if the jackpot symbol determination table during the consecutive resort period has been confirmed, the sub-control unit 260 sets an effect pattern that reflects the confirmed jackpot symbol determination table. To do. Specifically, if the sub control unit 260 receives the symbol determination table designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S544g (FIG. 9), the sub control unit 260 is designated by the symbol determination table designation command. The effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is selected based on the jackpot symbol determination table. For example, when the jackpot symbol determination table A is designated, either the 15R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game can be executed. Therefore, the effect effect pattern in which the execution mode of the jackpot game to be started next is unknown. When the jackpot symbol determination table B is selected, only the 15R jackpot game can be executed. Therefore, an effect suggesting that the execution mode of the next jackpot game to be started is the 15R jackpot game. When the pattern is selected and the jackpot symbol determination table C is designated, only the 5R jackpot game can be executed, which suggests that the execution mode of the next jackpot game to be started is the 5R jackpot game. A production pattern can be selected.

  In the present embodiment, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is displayed during the extended game period from the start of the first probability change big hit game to the end of the final big hit game that triggers the operation of the probability change limiter function. As a recreational home related effect, an acquirable prize ball amount notice notification effect and a recreational period notice notification effect are performed. For this reason, if the sub-control unit 260 has received the symbol determination table designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S544h (FIG. 9), the winning ball amount advance notice is obtained as the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. An effect pattern accompanying execution of the notification effect and the extended period notice notification effect is selected. As described above, the contents of the winable ball amount notice notification effect and the extended period notice notification effect are determined based on the jackpot symbol determination table specified by the symbol determination table specification command.

  Next, the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the display area V of the effect display device 25, and the symbol variation effect is started (S704). The “symbol variation effect” by the process of S704 is a sub-control of a command (effect display pattern specifying command) for specifying the effect display pattern determined by the processes of S702 and S703 and a command for specifying the stop symbol (stop symbol specifying command). This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 when the unit 260 transmits the effect to the effect display control unit 280 and the effect display control unit 280 receives these commands.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S512 (see FIG. 6A) (S705). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S705: NO), the symbol variation effect process is terminated, and when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S705: YES), the effect symbol that is variably displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol (pseudo symbol) set in S702 and S703, and the symbol variation effect is ended (S706). In “end of symbol variation effect” by the processing of S706, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the symbol stop command from the main control unit 200 designates the end of symbol variation effect (determination display of effect symbol stop symbol). The command (production stop command) is transmitted to the production display control unit 280, and the command is received by the production display control unit 280. This is realized under the control of the production display control unit 280. It should be noted that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 may be transferred to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260 at the time of “end of the symbol variation effect”.

  Next, the jackpot game effect processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S518 (FIG. 6B) (S800). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received (S800: NO), the process proceeds to S803. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has been received (S800: YES), the effect pattern of the jackpot game effect (the jackpot game start effect, the round effect, the jackpot game end effect) is selected (S801). .

  Further, in the effect pattern selection process of the big hit game effect in S801, if the sub control unit 260 receives the symbol determination table designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S544h (FIG. 9), that symbol determination table. Based on the jackpot symbol determination table specified by the designation command, an effect pattern accompanied by the execution of the acquirable winning ball amount notice notification effect and the extended villa period notice notification effect is selected as an effect pattern of the jackpot game effect.

  Next, a big hit game start effect (fanfare effect) is executed according to the effect pattern selected in S801 (S802). Next, it is determined whether or not the round number designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S609 (FIG. 10) (S803). As a result, when it is determined that the round number designation command has not been received (S803: NO), the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round number designation command is received (S803: YES), a round effect corresponding to the round game designated by the round number designation command is executed (S804).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S610b (FIG. 11) (S805). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game end command has not been received (S805: NO), the jackpot game effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received (S805: YES), the jackpot game end effect (ending effect) is executed (S806).

  In the present embodiment described above, a plurality of jackpot symbol determination tables, which are conditions for determining the mode of execution of the jackpot game (the maximum number of consecutive rounds), are provided, and the probability variation limiter function is activated when the first probability variation jackpot (first hit) occurs. The jackpot symbol determination table is determined for each jackpot up to the jackpot (final hit) of the final round that becomes an operation trigger. As a result, in gaming machines with a probability variation limiter function, a new game characteristic that conditions for determining the execution mode (maximum number of continuous rounds) of each big hit game from the first hit to the last hit is decided at the first hit stage. In other words, when the “first win” occurs, the amount of prize balls (scheduled) to be given to the player by the end of the extended period (continuous generation period of advantageous state) triggered by the “first hit” It is possible to create a game characteristic in which (profit amount) is fixed. Such game characteristics in which “first win” is an important point in the progress of the game cannot be obtained with a conventional gaming machine having a probability variation limiter function, and the game characteristics can provide new interest. It becomes possible.

  In addition, by determining the conditions for determining the execution mode (the maximum number of consecutive rounds) of each jackpot game from “first win” to “final hit” that triggers the operation of the probability variation limiter function at the initial hit stage, During the period until the probability variation limiter function is activated, it is possible to execute effects (symbol variation effects, jackpot game effects) according to the confirmed conditions, and as a result, create new game characteristics for gaming machines with limiter functions can do. For example, by determining the conditions for determining the execution mode (the maximum number of consecutive rounds) of the big hit game at the time of the first hit, the amount of prize balls that can be acquired during the extended game period and the time required for the extended game period to end Can be calculated in advance. For this reason, based on the conditions for determining the execution mode (maximum number of consecutive rounds) of the big hit game determined at the time of the first hit, the amount of winning balls that can be obtained during the consecutive resort period is notified in advance. It is possible to execute a “notice notification effect” or a “rensou period report notice effect” for notifying the time required for the consecutive house period to end. Thereby, in the gaming machine provided with the probability variation limiter function, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest during the consecutive resort period.

  Here, the correspondence between this embodiment and each means of the present invention will be described. The “main control unit 200” is the “symbol changing game executing means”, “hit game executing means”, “advantageous state” of the present invention. The “sub-control unit 260 and the production display control unit 280” correspond to the “production execution unit” of the present invention. ing.

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the description of the same parts as in the first embodiment is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 14 shows a jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in the second embodiment, three types of jackpot symbol determination tables A to C are provided as in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the big hit is not normally set, and the probability variation state is generated with a probability of 100% after the big hit game ends. Specifically, in the jackpot symbol determination table A (FIG. 14A), “0-49” out of 100 symbol determination values (symbol random numbers) “0-99” are “5R probability variation big hit”, “ “50 to 99” are assigned to “15R probability variation big hit”, respectively, the distribution rate of “5R probability variation big hit” is 50%, and the distribution rate of “15R probability variation big hit” is 50%. In the big hit symbol determination table B (FIG. 14B), all of the 100 symbol determination values (symbol random numbers) of “0 to 99” are assigned to “15R probability variable big hit” and “15R probability variable big hit” The distribution rate is 100%. In the big hit symbol determination table C (FIG. 14C), all of the 100 symbol determination values (symbol random numbers) of “0 to 99” are assigned to “5R probability variable big hit”, and “5R probability variable big hit” The distribution rate is 100%. Therefore, when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A, either of the big hits of “5R probability variation big hit” or “15R probability variation big hit” occurs, and the big hit symbol determination table B is used. When the symbol determination is performed, only “15R probability variation big hit” occurs, and when the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table C, only “5R probability variation big hit” occurs. In the second embodiment having such a table structure, the jackpot symbol determination using the jackpot symbol determination table B is most advantageous for the player, and subsequently, the jackpot symbol determination using the jackpot symbol determination table A is performed. In the order of symbol determination and jackpot symbol determination using the jackpot symbol determination table C, the advantage for the player is low.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when a big hit occurs in a non-probable change state (when the first big hit occurs), the big hit symbol determination is performed using the big hit symbol determination table A, and as a result, When a big hit occurs, the big hit symbol determination table for each big hit (the second big hit for the second to fifth rounds excluding the first) is determined until the final big hit that triggers the operation of the probability variation limiter function. It was configured as follows. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the probability variation big hit occurs in the non-probability variation state (when the first probability variation big hit occurs), it is used for the first to fifth big hits including the first probability variation big hit. The jackpot symbol determination table is determined.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation display process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 8 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, in the second embodiment, after the big hit variation pattern selection process of S543, whether or not the probability variation flag is set to OFF (whether the probability variation function is inactive). ) Is determined (S550).

  As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to OFF (the probability variation function is not in operation) (S550: YES), it can be determined that the first probability variation big hit has occurred in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, one big hit symbol determination table set for each big hit including the final big hit that triggers the operation of the probability variation limiter function from the first positive change big hit in the non-probable change state, among the big hit symbol determination tables A to C The jackpot symbol determination table is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S551). As a result, one big hit symbol determination table used for the first to fifth big hits including the first chance big hit is determined. Then, a symbol determination table designation command for designating a jackpot symbol determination table used for each jackpot is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S552), and the process proceeds to a jackpot symbol selection process in S544.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to OFF (the probability variation function is in operation) (S550: NO), the operation trigger of the probability variation limiter function is performed in S551 performed earlier. Since it can be determined that the big hit symbol determination table for each big hit up to the final big hit is determined, the process proceeds to the big hit symbol selection process of S544.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the jackpot symbol selection process (S544) of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 9 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, in the second embodiment, each process of S544c to S544g (see FIG. 9) is not provided.

  In the big hit symbol selection process (S544) of the second embodiment, the first stored symbol determination value stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 in the processing of S501c and S501f (FIG. 7) is read. (S544a) The jackpot symbol determination is performed based on the read symbol determination value and the jackpot symbol determination table (S544b). In the process of S544b, the jackpot symbol determination is performed using the jackpot symbol determination table determined in the selection process of the jackpot symbol determination table in S551 (FIG. 15). Since each process of S544h to S544l is the same as that in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the second embodiment described above, the probability variation limiter function is triggered when the probability variation big hit occurs in the non-probability variation state (when the first probability variation big hit occurs), including the first big hit that triggers the probability variation state. The jackpot symbol determination table used for all jackpots up to the last jackpot is configured. Even with such a configuration, in a gaming machine having a probability variation limiter function, the condition for determining the execution mode (the maximum number of continuous rounds) of each big hit game from the first hit to the last hit is determined at the first hit stage. New game characteristics can be created.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the execution mode of the jackpot game determined by the jackpot symbol determination using the jackpot symbol determination table is configured as the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the jackpot game (5 rounds, 15 rounds). The execution mode of the jackpot game determined by is not limited to the maximum number of consecutive rounds. For example, a plurality of types of jackpot games having different opening / closing modes (opening time, number of times of opening, etc.) of the big winning opening 33a can be provided, and a specific jackpot game can be determined by jackpot symbol determination. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of jackpot games with different maximum number of consecutive rounds and open / close modes of the jackpot 33a, and to determine a specific jackpot game by jackpot symbol determination.

  In each of the above embodiments, a gaming machine having a probability variation limiter function (advantageous state limiting means) that restricts the continuous occurrence of a probability variation state has been described. However, it is possible to advance a symbol variation game in an advantageous condition over the normal state. Any game machine having a limiter function (advantageous state limiting means) that restricts the continuous occurrence of advantageous states that can be performed, for example, a limiter function that restricts the continuous occurrence of an unfavorable change state (short-time state) with an electric support that is an advantageous state. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine equipped with (electric sapolimeter, short-time limiter).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a plurality of types of big hit symbol determination tables are provided, and when the probability change big hit occurs in the non-probability change state (when the first probability change big hit occurs), the final hit hit that triggers the operation of the probability change limiter function The big hit symbol determination table for each big hit is determined, but in the configuration with the big hit symbol determination table with multiple types of big hits (big hit symbols), until the final big hit that triggers the operation of the probability variation limiter function The symbol determination value used for each big hit may be determined when the first probability variation big hit occurs. As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 14, in the jackpot symbol determination table, the symbol determination value and the jackpot type are associated with each other, and the symbol determination value is also a condition for determining the execution mode of the jackpot game. For this reason, the execution mode of the jackpot game until the probability change limiter function is activated also by determining the symbol judgment value used for each jackpot until the final jackpot that triggers the activation of the probability variation limiter function when the first probability change jackpot occurs The conditions for determining the can be determined. For example, when the jackpot symbol determination table A shown in FIG. 3A is provided, if “40” of “0 to 99” is acquired when the first jackpot occurs, the “40” is calculated until the last jackpot. The symbol determination value used for each jackpot is fixed, and the “15R jackpot game” is played until the final jackpot game. When “20” of “0 to 99” is acquired when the first jackpot occurs, the “ 20 ”is determined as the symbol determination value used for each big hit until the final big hit, and the“ 5R big hit game ”will be played until the final big hit game. Even in such a configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the probability variation big hit occurs in the non-probability change state (when the first probability variation big hit occurs), all the big hit games from the first probability variation big hit to the final big hit that triggers the operation of the probability variation limiter function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but it is not limited to this. When the first probability variation big hit occurs, the final probability that triggers the probability variation limiter function from the first probability variation big hit occurs. You may comprise so that the conditions for determining the execution aspect of the 1 or more jackpot game to the jackpot of times may be decided.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 33a ... Grand prize opening, 61 ... 1st special symbol display apparatus, 62 ... 2nd special symbol display apparatus, 200 ... Main control part (symbol fluctuation game execution means, hit game execution means, advantageous state generation means , Execution mode determination means, condition determination means, symbol determination means), 260... Sub-control section (effect execution means), 280... Display display control section (effect execution means).

Claims (5)

A symbol variable game execution means for performing a symbol variable game to stop display after the symbol display is variably displayed on the symbol display device;
When the result of the symbol variation game is a hit, a hit game execution means for performing a hit game advantageous to the player;
Advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state in which the symbol-variable game can be progressed on a condition more advantageous than the normal state every time the winning game is completed until the number of executions of the winning game reaches a predetermined limit number When,
Execution mode determining means for determining, when a result of the symbol variation game is a win, an execution mode of the hit game related to the hit based on a predetermined condition;
The predetermined condition for the execution mode determination means to determine the execution mode of the winning game that is performed until the number of times of execution of the winning game reaches the limit number of times is determined. A condition confirmation means for confirming when an initial hit is triggered,
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the condition determining unit determines the predetermined condition for each winning game until the number of times of execution of the winning game reaches the limit number. When the result of the symbol variation game is a win, a plurality of types of hit symbols are provided as symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device,
A symbol determining means for determining the winning symbol based on a symbol table selected from a plurality of symbol tables having different allocation rates of the plurality of symbol winning symbols;
The symbol variable game execution means is configured to stop and display the winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means on the symbol display device when the result of the symbol variable game is a win.
The execution mode determining means is configured to determine the execution mode of the winning game based on the type of winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
The condition determining means uses the symbol table used by the symbol determining means to determine the winning symbol with respect to hits that occur until the number of executions of the winning game reaches the limit number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined condition is determined by selecting from among them. When the result of the symbol variation game is a win, a plurality of types of hit symbols are provided as symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device,
A symbol determining means for determining the winning symbol based on a symbol table in which a distribution rate of the multiple types of winning symbols is defined by associating each of the multiple types of winning symbols with a predetermined symbol determination value;
The symbol variable game execution means is configured to stop and display the winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means on the symbol display device when the result of the symbol variable game is a win.
The execution mode determining means is configured to determine the execution mode of the winning game based on the type of winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
The condition determining means obtains the symbol determination value used by the symbol determining means to determine the winning symbol with respect to hits that occur until the number of executions of the winning game reaches the limit number of times, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined condition is determined. The performance execution means for executing the performance according to the predetermined condition until the predetermined number of executions of the winning game reaches the limit number of times after the predetermined condition is determined by the condition determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 4.

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